Fighting acne can be a tricky balancing act. Between knowing when to go hard and realizing when you should scale back, it's tough to anticipate what your skin needs and how it'll react — especially if you veer on the sensitive side.

To simplify the entire process and make clearer skin attainable for everyone, Vichy Laboratoires developed a highly effective protocol called Normaderm that only consists of three (very affordable) products. The dermatologist-recommended brand is known for delivering clinically proven results in an ultragentle way. Its products feature dermatological active ingredients and hypoallergenic formulas that are safe to use on all skin types, even sensitive skin.

The acne line includes a purifying cleansing gel, an anti-acne moisturizer, and a spot-treatment paste. Each one is designed to help clear acne while regenerating healthy skin. Its goal is to limit the impact of hormonal acne and overall stress on your skin, which in turn leaves your skin feeling healthy and hydrated. Ahead, learn more about Normaderm's three-product treatment protocol and discover why it deserves a spot in your skin-care routine.

The Cleanser

Step 1: Cleanse with Normaderm Purifying Gel Cleanser

Active Ingredients: 0.5% salicylic acid to gently exfoliate skin, and zinc to purify skin

Cleansing is important to remove dirt, sweat, and other impurities, but first, wipe your face with micellar water to remove any makeup. Next, use this nonirritating, soap-free cleanser that, just like every Normaderm product, is oil-free and paraben-free, which means it cleans without stripping your skin of its natural oils. At the same time, it targets pimples, acne breakouts, pores, and oily skin, all while helping to reinforce your skin's natural barrier. You'll end up feeling clean and hydrated.

The Moisturizer

Step 2: Treat with Normaderm Double-Action Anti-Acne Lotion

Active Ingredients: 2% salicylic acid to gently exfoliate skin, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate

The best moisturizer for acne-prone skin is one that contains antibacterial ingredients like salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps reduce acne inflammation, limit oily skin that triggers acne, and clear out clogged pores — all while treating acne and preventing further breakouts. This moisturizer, which should be used after cleansing, contains two percent salicylic acid, making it highly effective at treating pimples, pores, and shine. But in addition to evening out skin tone and discoloration, salicylic acid also acts as an exfoliant, meaning this moisturizer helps your skin shed unhealthy buildup of dead skin due to sun damage, aging, and acne. It even offers 24-hour hydration, which is essential for a glowing complexion.

The Treatment

Step 3: Target with Normaderm Sulfur Spot Treatment

Active Ingredients: 10% sulfur to absorb excess sebum, glycolic acid to exfoliate, and niacinamide to calm and soothe

For extra help with specific areas, this acne spot treatment is formulated to reduce and dry out pimples overnight. As the last step in your nightly routine, dab it on any pimple problem areas and let it get to work soothing and diminishing. The glycolic acid will help provide a gentle peeling effect to remove dead cells and stimulate cell renewal. Meanwhile, niacinamide will help reduce itchy skin and shrink the size, height, and redness of your pimple. Consider it your secret weapon for stubborn spots.