You may have thought you outgrew acne, or that it’s something only teenagers and people with oily skin get. Unfortunately, the belief that acne is a teenage issue is a myth.

The truth is that acne is the most common skin condition in America. Tens of millions of people deal with it every day. Without proper treatment, even mild acne can cause varying degrees of stress and anxiety, which can perpetuate the cycle.

Even if you aren’t typically acne prone, mild acne can be frustrating. Thankfully, mild acne treatment is pretty straightforward. And it’s important to remember that using an acne-fighting skincare system is beneficial for your overall skin health and appearance, even if you just have a few pimples.

Is proactiv® only for people with stubborn acne?

In short, no. Proactiv treatments use combination therapy, a comprehensive preventative strategy, to target acne from multiple different angles. Because combination therapy is preventative, it helps limit the factors that lead to acne both before and after acne appears. Even in cases of mild acne, pimples begin forming beneath the surface of your skin weeks before you actually see them. Proactiv systems can help you prevent this acne from reaching the surface.

What does mild acne look like?

Just dealing with just a few pimples? Mild acne usually appears in areas near your body’s highest concentration of sebaceous glands. The t-zone of your face (forehead, nose, and chin) is one such place, and it can even display clusters of pimples. Those oil glands produce your skin’s natural hydrating oil. However, excess oil can mix with dead skin cells to clog your pores, leading to acne formation.

Treating mild acne with proactive

The dermatologist-developed Proactiv+® Acne Treatment System is great for tackling mild acne because its three comprehensive steps gently yet effectively support healthy looking and feeling skin, even in between breakouts. It’s carefully balanced so it doesn’t overload your skin with tons of extra products that can dry your skin or clog your pores. Healthy-looking skin is only a few, comprehensive products away! And this system is ideal for treating people that have acne or sensitive skin.

The bottom line

Mild acne doesn’t have to be frustrating, nor does it have to provoke anxiety. Simply find the proactiv acne treatment system that’s right for your unique skin today.