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Acne & breakouts
Gentle, evidence-led ways to manage breakouts and clogged pores.
Acne has many causes, including hormones, genetics, clogged pores and inflammation, so no single product fixes it for everyone. What skincare can do is keep pores clear, calm visible redness and avoid making things worse with harsh scrubs or stripping cleansers.
Korean and Japanese routines lean on gentle exfoliants like salicylic acid (BHA), soothing ingredients like centella and heartleaf, and lightweight moisturizers that don’t feel heavy on oily skin. Our acne guides explain how these fit together and where they’re sold in Canada.
For persistent, painful or cystic acne, talk to a doctor, pharmacist or dermatologist. Prescription treatments are often the fastest route, and skincare works best alongside them.
By Mizuki Editorial Team · Updated
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