
Acne is a medical condition, not a hygiene problem. Over-the-counter washes and spot treatments manage symptoms — the best clinical-strength acne treatments target all four root causes. Our quality-verified protocols use the same ingredients used in clinical practice, delivered to your door.
Acne develops weeks before you see it, driven by four factors: excess sebum, abnormal cell shedding inside pores, C. acnes bacterial proliferation, and inflammatory immune response. OTC face washes contact skin for 30 seconds before rinsing — clinical-strength leave-on treatments work for hours at the cellular level, preventing blockages from forming.

Non-inflammatory blackheads and whiteheads caused by pore blockage. Best treated with retinoids that normalise cell shedding inside pores.

Red, swollen papules and pustules from bacterial proliferation and immune response. Requires antibacterial + anti-inflammatory treatment like azelaic acid.

Deep, painful cysts along jawline and chin, flares with menstrual cycle. Responds to retinoids + azelaic acid without oral hormones.

Dark spots left after breakouts — pigmentation changes, not scars. Tretinoin and azelaic acid fade marks while treating active acne.


The Truth:Face washes rinse off in seconds. Clinical-strength leave-on treatments work for hours at the cellular level.
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The gentlest clinical-strength acne protocol. Adapalene is the best-tolerated retinoid with built-in anti-inflammatory properties. Combined with salicylic acid for pore clearing and SPF for protection.

Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Normalises pore cell shedding, prevents comedones forming

Salicylic Acid Gel 2%
Penetrates pores to dissolve sebum plugs and blackheads

☀️ SPF 50 Sunscreen
Protects retinoid-sensitised skin from UV damage
Required — protects retinoid-sensitised skin
Complete protocol • 3 products
The comprehensive acne protocol combining a retinoid for prevention with azelaic acid for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action. Targets all 4 causes of acne simultaneously. Also fades post-acne dark marks.

Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Prevents pore blockages, normalises cell turnover

Aziderm Azelaic Acid 20% Cream
Kills C. acnes bacteria, reduces inflammation, fades dark marks

☀️ Sunroof SPF 50 Sunscreen
Prevents post-acne dark marks from UV exposure
Required — protects retinoid-sensitised skin
Complete protocol • 3 products
For stubborn or severe acne that hasn’t responded to gentler approaches. Tretinoin gel provides the strongest retinoid action in a non-comedogenic vehicle. Combined with azelaic acid for antibacterial/anti-inflammatory power and salicylic acid for deep pore clearing.

Tretinoin Gel 0.05%
Maximum-strength retinoid for stubborn acne

Aziderm Azelaic Acid 20% Cream
Antibacterial + anti-inflammatory + depigmenting

Sebogel Salicylic Acid 2% Gel
Deep pore clearing, dissolves sebum plugs

☀️ Sunroof SPF 50 Sunscreen
Essential protection for retinoid-sensitised skin
Required — protects retinoid-sensitised skin
Complete protocol • 4 products

87%
Clearance Rate
Adapalene 0.1% achieved 87% reduction in blackheads/whiteheads in 12 weeks.
Shalita et al., Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996

4 causes
Root Cause Targeting
Prescription protocols target all 4 pathological acne factors vs 1-2 for OTC products.
Zaenglein et al., Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2016

73%
Inflammatory Reduction
Azelaic acid 20% reduced inflammatory lesions by 73% without antibiotic resistance risk.
Graupe et al., Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 1996

0 seconds
Time Face Wash Works
Face washes rinse off in seconds — leave-on treatments work for hours.
SA clinical treatment guidelines

“Acne develops weeks before you see it, driven by four factors: excess sebum, abnormal cell shedding inside pores, C. acnes bacterial proliferation, and inflammatory immune response. OTC face washes contact skin for 30 seconds before rinsing — clinical-strength leave-on treatments work for hours at the cellular level, preventing blockages from forming.”
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Clinical-strength protocols that target the root cause of acne — not just the surface. Quality-verified. Clinically proven. Results in 8-12 weeks.