Can a face wash really cure my acne?
According to the British Association of Dermatologists’ (BAD) guide to acne, topical treatments such as face washes are usually the first choice for those with mild to moderate acne , and can genuinely help – although it may take a few weeks before you notice results.
The BAD advises that you use anti-acne washes on your whole face (and neck, back and chest, if affected) and not just on the spots you can see. This is because their acne-fighting properties get to work long before spots start to form, clearing your pores of excess sebum (oil), dead skin cells and other matter that encourages acne bacteria to multiply and trigger breakouts. So even if they can t cure acne, they can powerfully limit the formation of spots.