A dermatologist explains how to treat sensitive acne around the mouth: use a gentler retinol eye cream there instead of stronger formulas, pick mandelic acid over glycolic acid for exfoliation, and try sulfur to control oil (fair warning: it smells).
Oh, my God. For all the sensitive girls out there, stop sitting like this when you're at your desk. Dermatologist. I'm here to help. If you are sensitive and you can't tolerate much in this area, number one, try using a retinol eye cream. Yes, eye cream for this area. Because it's going to be gentler, it's going to be less aggressive, and it's going to be what you want. Because retinols can be irritating around the mouth. And so an eye formulation is always on the gentler side. Number two, not everybody can tolerate glycolic acid, which is the tiniest one of the AHAs, and therefore it goes the deepest and the most aggressive. And not everybody's necessarily oily who has blackheads on their chin. So try mandelic acid instead. It is the gentlest one of the AHAs, and it gives a beautiful glow and it's less likely to be irritating. Number three, sulfur. You will lose your significant other. You're going to stink like an egg. But it's going to help regulate your sebum production so it doesn't clog as much. If they love you, they'll stick around. You know, if you guys have any questions below.
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