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Spot Control Face Wash

Spot Control Face Wash

Acne Face Wash For Teens

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Enriched with Niacinamide and PHA Exfoliating Acid, our gentle acne face wash for teens deeply cleanses developing skin while helping to improve overall skin health. Allantoin and Hyaluronic Acid work together to hydrate and protect the skin's moisture barrier, leaving your skin clean, balanced and ready for the next steps in your routine.

Benefits

- Deeply cleanses spot-prone skin without stripping
- Helps calm and prevent spots, breakouts, pimples, and acne
- Protects the skin’s moisture barrier, ensuring a gentle acne treatment
- Hydrates while cleansing acne-prone skin
- Gentle enough for daily use, morning and evening
- Suitable for sensitive tween and teen skin

How to use

Mix a small amount of our gentle face cleanser with water in your palm and gently massage over face and neck for one minute, enough time for the PHA to gently exfoliate acne-prone skin and calm breakout-affected areas. Rinse with lukewarm water, then follow with your Anti-Blemish Toner. Use morning and evening for best results.

Active ingredients

Niacinamide : Improves skin health, calms teen breakouts, and supports the skin barrier

PHA (Gluconolactone) : A gentle exfoliating acid, ideal for breakout-prone skin

Hyaluronic Acid : Hydrates and helps maintain moisture

Allantoin : Soothes and protects teenage skin

Ingredients

AQUA, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BETAINE, NIACINAMIDE, ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-4, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALLANTOIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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Acne Face Wash - Frequently Asked Questions

We've compiled the most important information to help you get the most out of your Equals Even skincare experience. Still have questions about our made in the UK doctor-founded skincare brand for teens? Visit our full FAQs page for more on ingredients, routines and using Equals Even safely, or contact us directly.

Can I use this if I have sensitive skin?

Yes, our face wash for spots is dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin. It includes PHA acid, which is gentler than traditional AHAs or BHAs, while allantoin soothes while cleansing.

Will this face wash dry out my skin?

No. Our spot control face wash is enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Allantoin to maintain hydration while it cleanses. Skin should feel clean and balanced, never tight or dry. That said, this is a cleanser, not a moisturiser, so for lasting hydration, follow with our Soothing Repair Serum as the final step in your routine. If tightness occurs, reduce product amount or use cooler water.

How long should I massage it into my skin?

Ideally one minute for PHA exfoliation and Niacinamide to work. Thirty seconds minimum, but aim for a full minute when possible.

What age can my child start using an acne face wash?

Our Spot Control Face Wash is doctor-formulated for developing skin from age 10 and up, which is the age some children start experiencing their first breakouts. Because it uses gentle actives like PHA rather than harsher ingredients such as retinol or high-strength salicylic acid, it's suitable for younger, more sensitive skin as puberty begins, not just older teens.

How often should I use an acne face wash?

Use it twice a day, morning and evening, as the first step in your routine. Massage it in for around one minute to let the PHA exfoliate gently, then rinse with lukewarm water. Washing more than twice a day isn't recommended as over-cleansing can strip the skin's natural barrier and actually make breakouts worse.

Is an acne face wash enough on its own, or do I need more products?

A face wash alone can help keep skin clean, but it works best as step one of a complete routine. Our Spot Control Face Wash is formulated to work alongside the Anti-Blemish Toner, Spot Control Serum and Soothing Repair Serum. Each product targets a different part of the breakout cycle, so using them together gives more consistent results than cleansing alone.

Can washing your face too often make spots worse?

Yes, over-washing can strip the skin's protective barrier, triggering more oil production and irritation, which can worsen breakouts rather than improve them. That's why this face wash is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Allantoin to hydrate while it cleanses, so skin isn't left tight or stripped even with twice-daily use.

Can washing your face too often make spots worse?

Yes, over-washing can strip the skin's protective barrier, triggering more oil production and irritation, which can worsen breakouts rather than improve them. That's why this face wash is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Allantoin to hydrate while it cleanses, so skin isn't left tight or stripped even with twice-daily use.

Does this face wash foam?

Our Spot Control Face Wash is not a non-foaming formula entirely, rather it has a lightly foaming formula that gives a clean feeling. This gentler approach helps avoid stripping the skin's natural barrier, which matters for acne-prone, developing skin.

Does this acne face wash contain AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids)?

No, our acne control face wash uses PHA (Gluconolactone), a gentler alternative to traditional alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). PHA still helps unclog pores and clear away dead skin cells, but its larger molecular size means it's less likely to cause the irritation sometimes associated with AHAs, making it a good option for younger, more sensitive skin.

Will this help with acne scars?

Our spot control face wash is designed to help prevent new breakouts and support healthy, calm skin — but as a rinse-off cleanser, it isn't intended to treat existing acne scars, which typically need more targeted, leave-on treatments. The best way to reduce the risk of future scarring is consistent, gentle care from the first signs of breakouts, which is exactly what this routine is designed for.

Does this face wash help with blackheads and whiteheads?

Yes — the PHA in our Spot Control Face Wash works by clearing pores of the oil and dead skin cell buildup that leads to both whiteheads and blackheads. Used consistently as part of your daily routine, it helps keep pores clear before they become blocked, rather than treating breakouts after they've already formed.

What's the best face wash for acne-prone teenage skin?

The best facial cleanser for acne-prone teenage skin is a gentle, fragrance-free formula that removes excess oil and sebum without stripping the skin barrier. Our Spot Control Face Wash is doctor-formulated to do exactly that, offering a non-drying, non-foaming cleanser that gently cleanses the skin and unclogs pores, all designed to work alongside the rest of your skin care products rather than instead of them.

Created by doctors for developing skin

Created by two British doctors who saw the need for gentle, effective care formulated specifically for teenage and young adult skin.

Early Intervention Works

Prevention is better than correction. Our formulas help you start early, stay consistent, and support healthy skin for years to come.

Gentle Yet Effective

Clinically validated ingredients that work with your skin barrier, not against it. Dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin.

Made in Britain

Formulated and manufactured in the UK with high-quality ingredients. Doctor-developed care you can trust.

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Why This Face Wash Works

Cleanses Without Stripping

Removes oil, dirt and impurities while protecting your skin's natural moisture barrier. You're left feeling clean, never tight or dry.

Gentle Daily Exfoliation

PHA exfoliating acid works to prevent clogged pores without the harshness of traditional scrubs or stronger acids that can irritate developing skin.

Hydration While You Cleanse

Hyaluronic Acid and Allantoin ensure your skin stays hydrated throughout the cleansing process, supporting a healthy skin barrier from the very first step.

Sets Up Your Routine

The foundation of effective skincare. Clean skin absorbs your treatments better, making the rest of your teenage skincare routine work harder for you.

  • "We saw too many teenagers using harsh cleansers that damaged their skin barriers, making acne worse, not better. We created this cleanser to deeply clean without stripping, because good skincare starts with a gentle foundation that protects your moisture barrier while removing oil and impurities."

    Kathryn Hogg
    Kathryn Hogg
    Equals Even Founder