Acne & Blemishes: skincare that fits

Both do the same job: cleansing. Bars are cheaper, like Starville soap at 50 EGP or Kolagra salicylic soap at 65 EGP. Gel cleansers often feel gentler on combination skin, such as Sebaclar at 223 EGP or Neutrogena Skin Clearing at 265 EGP. If your skin dries quickly, a mild gel cleanser is usually the better choice.

Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble exfoliant that may help keep pores clear. You'll find it in cleansers, soaps and the Derma Ten serum at 2%. Niacinamide is vitamin B3 and may support oil balance and pore appearance, as in the SkinSide 10% niacinamide + 1% zinc serum. You can use both, but introduce them gradually.

Yes. Active products can dry out the skin, and dry skin can become irritated. Choose a light moisturizer made for blemish-prone skin. Budget options include Starville cream at 85 EGP. Higher-end picks include Bioderma Sébium Global at 750 EGP and Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream at 980 EGP.

The shelf carries V Skin Vixia, which is vitamin B5 at 500 mg, 30 capsules for 395 EGP. Some people with oily skin look for it as inside-out support. Evidence for it is limited, and it doesn't replace a skincare routine. Ask the pharmacist first if you take other medicines or supplements.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a pharmacist or doctor before using salicylic acid or other actives. If you use prescription acne medication, such as retinoids or isotretinoin, adding exfoliants may increase irritation. Patch-test any new product on a small area of skin, and stop if you notice strong redness or burning.