Murad, Acne Control, Clarifying Cream Cleanser, 6.75 fl oz (200 ml)

Salicylic acid is perfect for acne treatment due to its ability to exfoliate skin, unclog pores, and reduce inflammation.

Aqua is water and essential for formulating skincare products. It serves as a solvent for other ingredients and helps hydrate and deliver active ingredients to the skin, making it perfect for acne treatments.

Butylene Glycol is a safe solvent that can help to improve the penetration of other active ingredients commonly used in acne treatments.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a gentle surfactant suitable for acne-prone skin, providing effective cleansing without drying out the skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is perfect for acne treatment products as it offers hydration without clogging pores and helps to maintain skin's moisture balance.

Salix Alba Bark Extract has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne effectively.

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a mild, non-irritating surfactant that helps cleanse the skin without stripping it of its natural oils, making it suitable for acne-prone skin.

Glycerin is a good ingredient for acne treatment products as it provides hydration without clogging pores, but it's not specifically targeting acne.

Cetyl Alcohol can help in acne treatments by serving as an emollient and helping to stabilize formulations, but it can be comedogenic for some individuals.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a mild surfactant that can help cleanse the skin without overly drying it, suitable for acne-prone skin but should not be the sole active ingredient for severe acne cases.

Glyceryl Stearate is good for acne treatment due to its ability to form a barrier on the skin, keeping moisture in and protecting the skin without clogging pores.

Tocopheryl Acetate, a form of Vitamin E, helps to hydrate and soothe the skin, which can be beneficial in acne treatments, however, it can be comedogenic for some people.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a lightweight and non-comedogenic moisturizing ingredient suitable for acne-prone skin, helping to hydrate and nourish the skin without clogging pores.

Retinol can help unclog pores, increase cell turnover, and improve acne scars, but it may cause initial skin irritation and sensitivity.

Vitamin C helps to brighten skin, reduce inflammation, and improve overall skin health, but it might not be the most potent ingredient for treating acne.

Sodium PCA is a humectant that helps to hydrate and replenish skin, which can be beneficial for acne-prone skin without causing excess oiliness.

Betaine is a gentle, hydrating ingredient that helps maintain skin's moisture balance without causing irritation, making it suitable for acne treatments.

Sorbitol is a humectant that helps to hydrate the skin without clogging pores, making it suitable for acne-prone skin.

Glycine has mild anti-inflammatory properties and may help in reducing redness and irritation associated with acne.

Alanine has skin-soothing properties that can help reduce inflammation associated with acne, making it a beneficial ingredient in acne treatments.

Proline is an amino acid that promotes collagen production and wound healing, therefore can be beneficial in acne treatments.

Serine is an amino acid that helps maintain skin moisture and strengthen the skin barrier, which can be beneficial for acne-prone skin.

Threonine is an amino acid that helps strengthen the skin's protective barrier and maintain hydration, which can be beneficial for acne-prone skin.

Arginine has wound healing properties and can help in reducing inflammation associated with acne, but it may not directly target acne-causing bacteria.

Lysine can help support skin healing and collagen production, but may not directly target acne.

Glutamic acid can help to exfoliate skin, improve skin texture, and reduce acne breakouts, making it a good ingredient for acne treatments.

Zinc gluconate is good for acne treatment due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to regulate oil production, helping to reduce breakouts.

Argan oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is non-comedogenic, making it suitable for acne-prone skin, helps to hydrate and balance skin without clogging pores.

Sesame seed oil is non-comedogenic and has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a good choice for acne-prone skin, but may not be sufficient as a standalone acne treatment.

Beta-sitosterol has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe inflammation associated with acne, making it a good choice for acne treatment products.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe and calm acne-prone skin, making it a good ingredient for acne treatment products.

Tea Tree Oil has natural antibacterial properties that can help treat acne without over-drying the skin, making it a good choice for acne treatment products.

Corn starch can help absorb excess oil and reduce shine in acne-prone skin, but it may not directly target acne itself.

Hydrolyzed corn starch can help absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin, making it a good ingredient for acne treatments.

Hydrolyzed corn starch can help absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin, making it a good ingredient for acne treatments.

Citric acid has exfoliating properties that can help improve acne-prone skin, but it may be too harsh for some individuals, especially in high concentrations.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that helps stabilize formulas and enhance the effectiveness of other active ingredients in acne treatments.

Polysorbate 80 can help improve the solubility and stabilization of the active ingredients in acne treatment products, enhancing their efficacy.

Caprylyl glycol has moisturizing properties and can help to improve the overall skin texture, making it suitable for acne treatments.

PPG-15 stearyl ether may be comedogenic and could potentially worsen acne-prone skin by clogging pores.

PEG-100 stearate has a high risk of clogging pores and exacerbating acne due to its potential to be comedogenic.

Sodium polyacrylate is not typically recommended for acne treatment products due to its potential to clog pores and exacerbate acne breakouts.

Propyl Gallate is not commonly used in acne treatments and may cause skin irritation or exacerbate acne breakouts.

Menthol can potentially irritate and dry out the skin, making it unsuitable for acne-prone skin.

Glycol distearate is a thickening agent commonly found in cosmetics, but it can be comedogenic and potentially clog pores, making it unsuitable for acne-prone skin.

PEG-150 distearate can potentially clog pores and aggravate acne-prone skin, it's best to avoid it in acne treatment products.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that can be irritating and drying, which can exacerbate acne-prone skin.

Chlorphenesin is not typically used in acne treatments due to its potential to cause irritation and contact dermatitis, especially in those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Avoid fragrance in acne treatment products as fragrances can irritate the skin, exacerbating acne outbreaks, especially in sensitive and acne-prone skin types.