Bumps And Uneven Texture

[SkincareNiki]

I started using “The Ordinary Salicylic Acid” serum. I need another affordable product for acne and bumps/uneven texture. This product hasn’t helped with acne well and now i have uneven texture/bumps. Help! (something for teen) #The ordinary salicylic acid 2% solution

[Joliedub]

I had some acne and bumps that would not go away no matter what I used. A dermatologist told me to try a drugstore product called Panoxyl cleansing wash and it was a game changer for me. Cleared me up and did it fast.

they sell a 4% and a 10%, if you are very sensitive try the 4%.

you can also invest in a BHAs product. They work underneath the surface to unclog pores and heal acne, Sephora has lots of great options 

[WinglessOne]

@SkincareNiki   Couple questions for you:

1. Which one of The Ordinary’s salicylic acid serums have you used? They make two: #The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution 1 oz / 30 mL and The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Pore Clearing Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL . 
   
   
2. How long have you been using it? 

No matter what you use on your skin, results take time. And some acne-fighting ingredients, like salicylic acid, can cause a sudden increase of acne (“purging”) that usually calms down within a month; think of it as crud being evicted from your pores. Also, there are different types of acne and they don’t all respond well to the same ingredients. You’ll need a dermatologist or primary care doctor to diagnose which type of acne you have. 

Without knowing your acne type, I’ll list a few acne-fighting ingredients and products you might wanna consider trying—with a caveat that your best bet is to see a derm or other doctor for treatment options for your particular skin. 

• Benzoyl peroxide - seeks and destroys acne-causing bacteria. PanOxyl Face Wash, available at your local drugstore or (if you’re in the US) Target. Comes in 4% and 10% strength; try the lower strength. Also consider The INKEY List SuperSolutions 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser Acne Solution 5 oz / 150 mL or CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser (contains 4% benzoyl peroxide). 
  
  
• Azelaic acid - targets acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce dark marks left by acne. My favorite is Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster 1 oz/ 30 mL , but less expensive options are Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum (available at Ulta and direct from the brand), The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution 1 oz / 30 mL , and The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension Brightening Cream 1 oz/ 30 mL . 
  
  
• Adapalene - a retinoid that primarily targets acne. Before going this route, I recommend you talk with a doctor about side effects and changes you might need to make to your usual skincare routine. Differin Gel and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel are 2 options to consider. 

There are a few other anti-acne ingredients, but those 3 immediately spring to mind. 

[SkincareNiki]

I’ve been using the exfoliating one for about a month or so now.