Around TikTok and in various stores, you may have seen a gray cream, which has the form of a thick ointment and is called Sudocream. This cream is being widely used on TikTok, especially by the chicks, who are using it to rebuild the skin barrier (according to them), as well as to treat acne and their scars. TikTok is promoting Sudocream a lot, because it costs very little compared to other expensive products.
But what do the experts say about it?
Aesthetic medicine Dr. Chandni Rajani told Popsugar that the effectiveness of Sudocream in treating acne is debatable, as the famous cream does not have a specific formula for treating acne.
“Sudocream contains ingredients like zinc oxide, which can help reduce redness and absorb excess oil, but may not be as effective at treating acne and acne scars. Creams and serums containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are effective and specifically designed to eliminate acne-causing bacteria."
Sudocream is highly praised for its benefits in reducing redness and inflammation, as well as providing a protective layer to the skin, but according to Dr. Rajani, you should consider that there are some potential risks. "Some people may experience skin irritation and various allergic reactions to the ingredients of Sudocrem. In addition, using Sudocream as an acne treatment may not be as effective as using a specific acne treatment."
But the beauty expert at Doctors Cosmeceutical Skincare Formula, Diane Ackers, has shared some recommendations for acne treatment and says that salicylic acid and niacinamides are recommended for acne treatment. So, next time, look for these ingredients in the creams and serums you use to fight acne.
