Acne leaves its marks, physically and emotionally. It affects up to 95% of adolescents and 40% of adults*. Many people experience post-acne marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH for short) long after the acute acne has vanished. After tackling blemishes, they are still stuck fighting their post-acne marks, which can persist for several years or even a decade** with the sun aggravating the symptoms. Up to 87% of people experience post-acne marks. People are equally susceptible, and all skin types can get post-acne marks, although it is more prevalent in darker tones of skin***. Eucerin DermoPure Triple Effect Cleansing Gel with 2% Salicylic Acid helps you to finally beat blemishes and post-acne marks with 3 key factors: Anti-blemish: 2% anti-bacterial Salicylic Acid to reduce impurities and unclog pores. Anti-marks: Exfoliating AHA/BHA/PHA Acid Complex to remove dead skin cells and reduce marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). Anti-shine: Thoroughly cleanses to remove excess sebum, dirt and make-up. For an instantly clean and pure skin feeling, and visibly reduced post-acne marks over time. 96% confirm the product has an anti-blemish, anti-marks and anti-shine effect.**** The Triple Effect Cleansing Gel creates the ideal routine when used together with the Triple Effect Serum (with patented Thiamidol) and the Protective Fluid SPF 30. * Zouboulis, C. C., Hautarzt. 2014; 65(8):733–750. ** Abad-Casintahan, F. et al., “Frequency and Characteristics of Acne-Related Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.” J Dermatol. 2016; 43:826–828. *** Elbuluk N, Grimes P, Chien A et al. The pathogenesis and management of acne-induced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Am J Clin Dermatol 2021; 22:829–36. **** Beiersdorf AG, PiU, Thailand, Sep/Oct 2022, conducted with 119 people suffering from post-acne marks aged between 12 and 40.