A teenager who tried every available acne cream without success has seen remarkable results after using a £16.45 serum from Amazon. The Clarol Silver Serum, which features a patented silver-based ingredient, has been praised by shoppers as a 'magic potion' for clearing persistent breakouts.
How the Serum Works
The serum is designed to restore balance to the skin microbiome, reducing spots and redness within weeks. Its parent company, Skin Shop, notes that gym-related acne, often called 'workout acne', is becoming increasingly common due to sweating, friction from clothing, and shared equipment. The NHS recommends showering promptly after exercise to minimise skin irritation.
Dermatologist Dr Melegh explains: 'A better option for controlling adult acne while making sure skin doesn't become dry and flaky is to let sebum flow freely but use a product that helps purify sebum so that it does not oxidise on the skin's surface which can then lead to pore blockages and spots.' The non-greasy formula fits easily into skincare routines and works well under makeup.
Customer Testimonials
One shopper shared: 'I saw an article recently in the paper where a woman had used this and it had cured her acne. My 14 year old daughter has acne and we tried every thing we could over the counter but nothing worked. We had been to the doctors and was prescribed a topical lotion - this failed to work. She was then prescribed long term antibiotics - this too didn't work. My daughter's self esteem hit rock bottom and I thought I'll try this, it's worth a go. She applies twice a day and in the space of two weeks it has cleared her skin completely. My daughter now has once again beautiful skin and more importantly her confidence back.'
Another customer said: 'I have suffered with adult acne for the past two years and I have had countless creams, gels and antibiotics off the doctor that do not help. I'm wearing makeup to cover my skin (or trying to) which doesn't help and only makes it worse so I was it was catch 22. I'm currently pregnant so the doctor has told me there is nothing else I can take. Feeling self conscious I got to the point I would not leave the house due to everyone commenting on my face. One day I came across an article about this serum and although sceptical as I've tried absolutely everything on the market that claims to be good for acne but isn't, I ordered this. After two weeks the difference in my skin is amazing. I still have the odd outbreak but nothing near as bad as it was and they don't burn like they used to. Even people are commenting about how clear my face has got. Will definitely be buying more.'
Mixed Reviews and Alternatives
One reviewer noted a minor improvement, stating: 'Has made a difference to my chin area but still getting the odd spot coming through. But not nearly as bad as before. Silver Serum has helped and will get buying again.' However, others were highly satisfied: 'Very good! My daughter had large acne bumps that looked almost cyst like but under the skin. Within a week of using this; a huge improvement in her acne chin. She's 17. Best acne cream ever. Thoroughly recommend for our self conscious teens. No more spots. And we had used everything! Worth the money.'
For those seeking alternatives, the INKEY List's 360 Clearing Serum is priced at £16 from Space NK, and Boots stocks the £16.95 Dermacare Acne Balancing Serum featuring Microcyn® technology with hypochlorous acid, a molecule naturally produced by the immune system.
