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We asked dermatologists all about the trendy skin care ingredient.

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Theres an entire fleet of acne treatments to choose from.

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What is Succinic Acid?

It clears, balances, and soothes all at once.

Plus, succinic actually boosts both cellular renewal and the metabolic cell rate to help heal of acne.

Its antimicrobial agent also controls bacteria while its acidity balanced sebum production on the skin.

Another major benefit is that it has calming and anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin and redness.

Here are some of our favorite options featuring this acne-busting ingredient.