{"id":7916,"date":"2026-03-17T15:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/?p=7916"},"modified":"2026-10-22T18:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:20:54","slug":"closed-comedones-acne-cosmetica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/closed-comedones-acne-cosmetica\/","title":{"rendered":"Closed Comedones From Skincare: What Acne Cosmetica Is and How to Clear It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<nav class=\"ak-topics ak-topics--post\" aria-label=\"Blog topics\"><a class=\"ak-t-blog\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/\">All<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-tradzik\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/acne\/\">Acne<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-wrazliwa\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/sensitive-skin-eczema-rosacea\/\">Sensitive skin &amp; eczema<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-skladniki\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredients<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-porady\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/skincare-tips\/\">Skincare tips<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-bezp\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/cosmetic-safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Published: 17.03.2026 | Updated: 15.10.2026 | Reading time approx. 11 min.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiny bumps on your forehead that weren\u2019t there a month ago? Skin that feels congested, however carefully you look after it? The culprit may well be sitting on your bathroom shelf. Acne cosmetica \u2013 breakouts triggered by skincare and make-up \u2013 can appear at any age and on any skin type, often out of the blue. The irony is that it\u2019s caused by the very products that were meant to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Products that don\u2019t suit your skin, or simply too many of them, block the pores. Sebum can\u2019t escape, and closed comedones form, sometimes followed by spots and redness. The tell-tale sign: the bumps appear exactly where you apply your products \u2013 and settle once you stop using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s what sets acne cosmetica apart from other types of acne. It isn\u2019t driven by hormones or genetics; it\u2019s your skin\u2019s direct response to what you put on it. But contrary to what you\u2019ll often read, the problem is rarely one \u2018bad\u2019 ingredient. Pores become clogged by build-up: too many layers at once, products applied to skin that hasn\u2019t been properly cleansed, or residue left over from your previous routine. An ingredient that\u2019s perfectly fine in a small amount can become a problem once it\u2019s layered with three other products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I\u2019ll explain which habits lead to acne cosmetica, how to tell it apart from hormonal acne and other look-alikes, and how to bring your skin back into balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traadzik-kosmetyczny.jpg\" alt=\"Acne cosmetica \u2013 closed comedones caused by skincare\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Have a question about your own skin? Scroll to the end of this article \u2013 <strong>I\u2019m happy to advise you by email<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-771dd09\" data-block-id=\"771dd09\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#what-does-acne-cosmetica-look-like\">What does acne cosmetica look like?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-clogs-pores-the-real-cause-of-acne-cosmetica\">What clogs pores? The real cause of acne cosmetica<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-clear-closed-comedones-caused-by-skincare\">How to clear closed comedones caused by skincare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-acne-cosmetica-look-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does acne cosmetica look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acne cosmetica most often shows up as small comedones \u2013 both open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads, those tiny bumps beneath the skin). In more advanced cases, spots, red bumps and redness can follow. The giveaway is location: the bumps appear exactly where you apply your skincare or make-up \u2013 on the cheeks, forehead and chin, and sometimes on the neck or d\u00e9colletage, if that\u2019s where your moisturiser or foundation goes too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick note on terminology, because it causes plenty of confusion: a closed comedone is what most of us call a whitehead \u2013 a small, skin-coloured or whitish bump with the opening of the pore sealed over. It isn\u2019t the same as a spot with a yellow, pus-filled head; that\u2019s a pustule, which is already inflamed. You may read that closed comedones can\u2019t be popped \u2013 and that\u2019s a good reason not to try. Squeezing a sealed pore pushes its contents deeper and can leave a mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acne cosmetica usually doesn\u2019t involve deep inflammation. You won\u2019t typically get painful, hard lumps deep beneath the skin. The bumps are superficial and scattered, and they build up gradually \u2013 often so slowly that we don\u2019t connect them with our current routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acne cosmetica or hormonal acne?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where a common misdiagnosis creeps in. Acne cosmetica is often mistaken for hormonal acne, especially in women over 25. The difference matters. Hormonal acne tends to sit along the jawline, chin and neck, follows a cyclical pattern \u2013 flaring in the days before a period \u2013 and brings deep, painful, inflamed spots. Acne cosmetica has no monthly rhythm: it appears steadily rather than in waves, and it settles once you stop using the product that triggered it. I explain the hormonal side in detail in my <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/hormonal-acne-causes-symptoms-treatment-and-skincare\/\">guide to hormonal acne<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure which type you\u2019re dealing with, a GP or dermatologist can tell them apart and recommend the right treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fungal acne and other look-alikes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every crop of tiny bumps is acne. The most common look-alike is Malassezia folliculitis, often called \u2018fungal acne\u2019 \u2013 an overgrowth of a yeast that lives naturally on our skin, inside the hair follicles. Despite the name, it isn\u2019t acne at all, which is why it doesn\u2019t respond to typical blemish care. A few clues help tell it apart from acne cosmetica:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the bumps are strikingly uniform \u2013 all roughly the same size;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>they itch, sometimes noticeably;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>besides the forehead and hairline, they often appear on the chest, upper back and shoulders \u2013 places where you don\u2019t apply face products;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>they flare after sweating, in heat and humidity, or under tight clothing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acne cosmetica, by contrast, rarely itches and follows your products: it appears where you apply them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other conditions can look similar, too: milia (tiny, hard, pearly-white cysts, often around the eyes), keratosis pilaris (a rough, \u2018goosebump\u2019 texture, more typical of the upper arms) and bacterial folliculitis. If your bumps itch, spread, or don\u2019t improve after a few weeks of a simpler routine, get them checked \u2013 a fungal infection needs different care, and a simple skin scraping can confirm it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin purging or a breakout?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the bumps appeared after you introduced a new product, there\u2019s one more possibility: purging. Ingredients that speed up skin cell turnover \u2013 retinoids such as retinol, or exfoliating acids (AHAs and BHAs) \u2013 can bring to the surface the microcomedones that were already forming beneath the skin. It looks like a flare-up, but it doesn\u2019t mean the product doesn\u2019t suit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to tell them apart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only actives cause purging.<\/strong> A moisturiser, a face oil or a foundation can\u2019t make your skin purge \u2013 if bumps appear after one of these, it\u2019s a reaction to the product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purging shows up where you usually break out.<\/strong> Acne cosmetica can appear in new places \u2013 wherever the product goes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purging is temporary.<\/strong> It usually settles within around four to six weeks, as the skin completes its renewal cycle. Bumps that keep coming beyond that, or get worse, are a breakout \u2013 and the product needs to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-c828306 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"c828306\"><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-c828306-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7440\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/acne-prone-skin-care-cover.jpg\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Acne-prone skin \u2013 breakouts on the cheek and jawline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/acne-prone-skin-care-cover.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/acne-prone-skin-care-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/acne-prone-skin-care-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/acne-prone-skin-care-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/acne-prone-skin-care-cover-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c828306-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1daccac\" id=\"acne-prone-skin-care-routine\" data-block-id=\"1daccac\"><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">Acne-prone skin care routine \u2013 basic principles<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-08dc31d\" data-block-id=\"08dc31d\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, usually affecting people aged 12\u201324\u2026 Read the full article!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-94dbd55\" data-block-id=\"94dbd55\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, usually affecting people aged 12\u201324. Although it\u2019s often associated with puberty, it can persist or come back in adulthood.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b83b8de\" data-block-id=\"b83b8de\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-49d6452\" data-block-id=\"49d6452\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/acne-prone-skin-care-routine-basic-principles\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-clogs-pores-the-real-cause-of-acne-cosmetica\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What clogs pores? The real cause of acne cosmetica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve probably heard of comedogenic ingredients \u2013 mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin, certain silicones and waxes. They\u2019re flagged as pore-clogging ingredients, and plenty of people scan labels for them. But there\u2019s an important nuance that rarely gets mentioned: the problem isn\u2019t the ingredient itself, but how much of it ends up on your skin, and in what conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comedogenic ingredients: why the lists don\u2019t tell the whole story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term acne cosmetica was coined in the early 1970s by dermatologists Albert Kligman and Otto Mills, and the research behind comedogenicity lists was carried out under very particular conditions. In one of the most widely used models, products were applied to a rabbit\u2019s ear, where the follicles are much larger \u2013 and far more reactive \u2013 than ours. The product went on every day, without the skin being cleansed in between, for several weeks, and only then were the results measured. In another model, testing was done on the human back \u2013 where pores are also larger than on the face \u2013 with the product held under an occlusive patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s a world away from applying a moisturiser to your face every day. To a cleansed face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also worth knowing that \u2018non-comedogenic\u2019 on a label isn\u2019t backed by a single, legally defined test. It\u2019s a useful pointer, not a guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build-up, not one \u2018bad\u2019 ingredient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what really causes acne cosmetica? Most often, build-up. You apply a product to skin that hasn\u2019t been properly cleansed, with traces of sebum, sweat, dead skin cells and your previous product still on it. Then you add another layer on top, and another. Your skin sheds dead cells naturally, but instead of flaking away freely, they get trapped beneath the layers of product. The pore openings become blocked, <em>Cutibacterium acnes<\/em> \u2013 a bacterium that naturally lives in our follicles \u2013 multiplies in the trapped sebum, and blemishes appear. Not because one ingredient is \u2018bad\u2019, but because your skin had no chance to breathe*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Strictly speaking, skin doesn\u2019t breathe \u2013 gas exchange through it is minimal, so this is shorthand. In everyday language, \u2018letting skin breathe\u2019 means keeping the pores clear: sebum can reach the surface freely, dead cells shed naturally, and the skin regulates its moisture properly through transepidermal water loss (TEWL). When the openings of the sebaceous glands are clogged by layers of product, that natural process is disrupted \u2013 and that is exactly the mechanism behind acne cosmetica.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t forget your hair products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the bumps sit mainly along your hairline and across your forehead, look beyond your skincare. Hair oils, leave-in conditioners, serums, styling creams and dry shampoo all end up on your skin \u2013 via your pillow at night, your fingertips, or simply your fringe resting on your forehead. Dermatologists even have a name for this variant of acne cosmetica: pomade acne. The rule is the same as with face products: it\u2019s about build-up, not a single ingredient. Apply hair products away from the hairline, wash your face after styling, and change your pillowcase regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-clear-closed-comedones-caused-by-skincare\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to clear closed comedones caused by skincare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double cleansing, done properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper cleansing is the foundation \u2013 and it\u2019s where most of us make the first mistake. If you wear full make-up and sunscreen, a gentle cleansing emulsion on its own won\u2019t be enough. I always recommend gentle emulsions for everyday washing, because they\u2019re kind to the skin barrier, but with that many layers on your face, you need to start with micellar water. It dissolves make-up, even heavy foundation, and copes with sunscreen, which is designed to cling to the skin \u2013 so when you cleanse, always treat your SPF like make-up. Micelles work like magnets: they attract and surround oily particles (make-up and the grime that builds up through the day are oily), lifting away everything that has accumulated on your skin. But micellar water alone isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second step is washing with a gel, foam or emulsion for at least 60 seconds. That\u2019s not an arbitrary number: the cleanser needs time to reach all the residue and clean every contour of your face. A rushed ten-second wash only looks like cleansing. This is double cleansing at its most practical, and only after this step is your skin truly ready for the rest of your routine. As a bonus, washing doubles as a mini massage: it boosts circulation, which supports the skin\u2019s natural renewal and helps dead cells shed more readily. Every week or two, you can also add gentle ultrasonic exfoliation: an <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/ultrasonic-skin-scrubber\/\">ultrasonic skin scrubber<\/a> lifts surface build-up without rubbing \u2013 just don\u2019t use it on inflamed spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less product, one layer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After cleansing, apply a toner or thermal spring water and \u2013 this is important \u2013 follow straight away with your skincare, while your skin is still damp. The moisture helps the product spread evenly, so you need less of it. If you use more than one product, don\u2019t layer them one after another. Instead, measure out a small amount of each, mix them in your palm and only then apply to your face. That way, you naturally control how much goes on and don\u2019t overload your skin. One layer instead of several \u2013 it makes a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your routine, your skin should feel satin-smooth: neither sticky nor greasy, and it shouldn\u2019t drag under your fingertips. If it feels sticky, the formula was short on fatty acids, so add a touch of something richer, such as an oil serum. If it feels greasy, you\u2019ve used too much of an oil-based product. Three to four drops of a face oil or oil serum are plenty; combined with a cream, two drops will do. Less really is more: skin doesn\u2019t like being overloaded \u2013 neither with active ingredients nor with sheer quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It goes without saying that you should never go to bed without washing your face. In the same way, <strong>don\u2019t pile fresh sunscreen on top<\/strong> of what\u2019s already there \u2013 apply it <strong>to freshly cleansed skin<\/strong>. If you want to avoid breakouts in summer, wash your face before every application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know the right order to apply your skincare, so it works without weighing your skin down? Read my guide to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/skincare-correct-order-the-correct-way-of-applying-skincare-products\/\">skincare layering order<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the culprit: a simple elimination routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than throwing everything out, approach it like a detective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go back to basics for two to four weeks:<\/strong> a thorough cleanse morning and evening, one moisturiser, and sunscreen during the day. Put extra serums, masks and new launches aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch your skin.<\/strong> If no new bumps appear, your routine was simply overloading it. The ones that have already formed need a few weeks to settle \u2013 don\u2019t expect them to vanish overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reintroduce one product at a time,<\/strong> roughly every two weeks, and note any changes. Bumps reappearing where you apply it? You\u2019ve found your culprit \u2013 or you\u2019re using too much of it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remember what else touches your face:<\/strong> make-up brushes and sponges, pillowcases, your phone, hats and headbands.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products that support blemish-prone skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You now know what causes acne cosmetica and how to prevent it. But how do you help your skin settle faster? Here are a few products and ingredients I trust to help keep pores clear and support your skin while blemishes settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/smoothing-cleanser-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smoothing Cleanser<\/a><\/strong><br>A multitasking product that cleanses without disrupting the skin barrier. It works as a cream cleanser, make-up remover and gentle exfoliator in one. Its natural particles are smaller than 100 microns and rounded, with no sharp edges, so rather than scrubbing the skin, they polish it \u2013 lifting dead cells without irritation. In an instrumental test, it reduced the number of clogged pores by an average of 39.4% in just 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Azelaic acid<\/strong><br>One of the best-researched ingredients for blemish-prone skin. It helps calm redness, fades the marks blemishes leave behind, helps regulate sebum and limits the growth of acne-related bacteria \u2013 while being gentle enough for sensitive, reactive skin. In the UK, higher-strength azelaic acid (15\u201320%) is a prescription medicine, so speak to your GP or pharmacist; lower concentrations are available in cosmetic products. Use it in the evening, on cleansed skin. You\u2019ll find more in my <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/azelaic-acid-in-at-home-skincare-acne-rosacea-pigmentation-and-sensitive-skin\/\">guide to azelaic acid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/cream-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cream<\/a><\/strong><br>A hypoallergenic, deeply moisturising cream based on natural plant oils and butters \u2013 and yet it won\u2019t clog your pores. It\u2019s whipped, so it\u2019s remarkably light: its density is around 0.56 g\/ml, roughly half that of a typical cream. It also adheres to the skin very well, which means you need very little. Apply a pea-sized amount to freshly cleansed, still-damp skin \u2013 exactly as described above \u2013 and it will support your skin barrier and protect against dryness without weighing your skin down. The ideal base for a minimalist routine while your skin recovers from acne cosmetica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover Pure Raw Rich skincare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.ak-product-cards>.wp-block-column{align-self:stretch!important;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card{flex:1 1 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;margin-bottom:0}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card>.stk-container{flex:1 1 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card__content{flex:1 1 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card__content>.stk-inner-blocks{flex:1 1 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card__content .stk-block-button-group{margin-top:auto}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card .stk-block-card__image{height:auto!important;aspect-ratio:1\/1}.ak-product-cards .stk-block-card .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain!important;object-position:50% 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https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GENTLE-GEL_1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bda2545-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0550ee7\" id=\"crea\" data-block-id=\"0550ee7\"><style>.stk-0550ee7 {margin-bottom:6px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\"><strong>Gentle Gel<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">500 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-10df59e\" data-block-id=\"10df59e\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Gentle cleansing with prebiotics and a chelating agent<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d2cf991\" data-block-id=\"d2cf991\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-cb9af66\" data-block-id=\"cb9af66\"><a class=\"stk-link 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stk-9e2b2f7\" data-block-id=\"9e2b2f7\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Supports the skin\u2019s self-regeneration<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-7ffbc9a\" data-block-id=\"7ffbc9a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-23fcc61\" data-block-id=\"23fcc61\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/cream-en\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">  View Cream  <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-93cc3d0 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-25ba6a7\" data-block-id=\"25ba6a7\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Antioxidant serum with omega fatty acids and coenzyme Q10<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-70b7cc8\" data-block-id=\"70b7cc8\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-ed28f27\" data-block-id=\"ed28f27\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/serumq10\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">  View Serum  <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Aleksandra Kubas-Maliszewska<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wpo-gr-form-wrapper-v2\">\n            <div class=\"wpo-gr-form-inner-v2\">\n                <h3 class=\"wpo-gr-headline-v2\">Free email consultation<\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"wpo-gr-copy-v2\">\n                    <p>Not sure what\u2019s triggering your breakouts? Join the Pure Raw Rich newsletter and get a free email consultation with me.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpo-gr-panel-v2\">\n                    <p class=\"wpo-gr-note-v2\">I\u2019m a cosmetic scientist and the founder of Pure Raw Rich.<\/p>\n\n                    <form class=\"wpo-gr-form wpo-gr-form-v2\">\n                        <p class=\"wpo-gr-field wpo-gr-field-v2\">\n                            <input\n                                type=\"email\"\n                                name=\"email\"\n                                class=\"wpo-gr-input wpo-gr-input-v2\"\n                                placeholder=\"Sign up for the newsletter\"\n                                required\n                            >\n\n                            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"wpo-gr-button wpo-gr-button-v2\">\n                                JOIN US                            <\/button>\n                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"wpo-gr-field wpo-gr-checkbox wpo-gr-checkbox-v2\">\n                            <label>\n                                <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"consent\" required>\n                                <span>By continuing, you accept the privacy policy<\/span>\n                            <\/label>\n                        <\/p>\n\n                        <div class=\"wpo-gr-messages\"><\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792080000001\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you get rid of closed comedones caused by skincare?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Focus on thorough cleansing, morning and evening, without over-drying your skin. Then use less product: a small amount, in one layer, on damp skin. Bumps that have already formed need a few weeks to settle.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792080000002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does acne cosmetica look like?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Lots of small bumps, clogged pores and sometimes spots, mainly where you apply your products. The surface of the skin feels uneven.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792080000003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often should I wash my face if I have acne cosmetica?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">At least twice a day, and always before applying moisturiser, make-up or sunscreen.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792080000004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can make-up cause breakouts?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but rarely because of a single product. The problem is usually the amount, or applying it to skin that hasn\u2019t been cleansed. Make-up and sunscreen are the most common culprits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792080000005\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is my skincare breaking me out?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If the bumps appear where you apply a product and settle when you stop using it, very likely yes. If it\u2019s a new active ingredient, such as retinol or an exfoliating acid, it may be purging instead, which should settle within around four to six weeks.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published: 17.03.2026 | Updated: 15.10.2026 | Reading time approx. 11 min. Tiny bumps on your forehead that weren\u2019t there a month ago? Skin that feels congested, however carefully you look after it? The culprit may well be sitting on your bathroom shelf. 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