Acne Moisturizers & Sunscreens
Common side-effects of acne products are excessive drying of the skin and increased sensitivity to the sun. Therefore, moisturizers and sunscreens are often an integral part of any acne regimen. More detailed information about the following products, including price, and in many cases, ingredients, warnings, and user reviews are accessible via the accompanying merchant links.
Salicylic Acid
This oil-free acne moisturizer contains 0.5% salicylic acid as its active ingredient to help prevent pores from clogging. It utilizes Clean & Clear's Acelera™ complex to dissolve and penetrate the skin's oils, while also containing botanical extracts to reduce the dryness and irritation that sometimes accompany use of acne treatments.
Marketed as an ultra-light, non-greasy, oil-free acne moisturizer, this medicated moisturizer from Neutrogena contains 0.5% salicylic acid. It is non-comedogenic, meaning it will not clog pores, and also utilizes Aloe and Chamomile extracts to sooth the skin.
Aveeno's Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer is an oil-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic acne moisturizer that contains 0.5% salicylic acid. This product includes soy, which is claimed to even skin tone, refine skin texture, and moisturize with Vitamin E.
Moisturizers with Sun Protection
This Neutrogena moisturizer provides SPF 45 UVA/UVB protection. It is a non-comedogenic, non-greasy product that uses Neutrogena's Helioplex™ technology to increase moisturization and prolong sun protection, while using Vitamin E to reduce damage to the skin.
This Aveeno moisturizer is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic, with SPF 30 UVA/UVB sun protection. This product is claimed to accelerate the skin's natural renewal process using Aveeno's Shiitake complex, which is a combination of Shiitake and Mannentake mushrooms, which block protiens that may break down collagen. It also contains a patented sun protection complex to lengthen the effectiveness of the product's sun protection.
Cetaphil's Daily Facial Moisturizer provides SPF 15 UVA/UVB sun protection. It is non-comedogenic and also fragrance-free and PABA free. It is marketed for all skin types and claimed to be suitable for use under makeup or after shaving.