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Clabane Organics Acne Control Cream
Clabane Kenya
Treat stepFor acne-prone skin
Oil-freeParaben-freeFragrance free

Clabane Organics Acne Control Cream

A gentle, oil-free daily cream that helps support clearer-looking, more balanced skin — without over-drying.

Recommended for

  • The Treat step of a routine for breakout-prone skin
  • Oily, combination or breakout-prone skin
  • Working on the look of breakouts and post-blemish marks
  • Wanting a gentle, oil-free daily cream that won't over-dry
  • Managing breakouts without stripping the skin
Sale priceKSh 2,520
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A 50ml clear plastic jar of Clabane Cosmetics Acne Control Cream with a white lid and white label featuring green text, set against a clean off-white background.
Clabane Organics Acne Control Cream Sale priceKSh 2,520

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What are you working on?
How does your skin behave?
Understanding

Why it works

"Why does this actually help my skin?"

Clabane Organics Acne Control Cream is a lightweight, oil-free daily cream — the Treat step of a routine for oily, breakout-prone skin. It suits oily, combination and breakout-prone skin, and can be used morning and night on the whole face.

On melanin-rich skin, the marks left behind by a breakout often outlast the breakout itself — and harsh, over-drying acne products can make that worse by irritating skin. This cream was designed to help skin look clearer and more balanced while staying gentle: oil-free so it won't add to congestion, and hydrating enough to avoid the over-drying that leaves marks behind.

Formulated with balanced breakout-support actives alongside soothing botanicals and hydrating, barrier-supporting ingredients, it was made to support clearer-looking skin without stripping it. Oil-free, fragrance-free and paraben-free.

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Pore refinement & oil balance

Salicylic Acid is a oil-soluble Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) derived naturally from willow bark, an exfoliant that helps keep pores feeling clear and skin looking refined.

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For oily, breakout-prone skin, keeping pores clear is what supports a clearer-looking, more balanced complexion — gently, without over-drying. Rather than just polishing the top layer of skin, it dives deep inside the pores. De-clogs Pores from the Inside Out: It breaks down the cellular "glue" holding dead skin cells and oily sebum together. By dissolving these internal plug-ups, it prevents blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples from forming in the first place. Regulates Oily Skin: It actively slows down excess sebum production, making it a life-saver for keeping an overly shiny complexion matte. Calms Inflammatory Acne: Salicylic acid is structurally related to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Because of this chemical lineage, it possesses natural anti-inflammatory properties that soothe red, angry, and swollen breakouts. Smooths Uneven Texture: By boosting cellular turnover inside the pore lining and on the skin's surface, it helps clear away rough patches and minimizes the appearance of stretched, large pores.
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis)

Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis)

Antioxidant & soothing

Green tea extract (Camellia sinensis) is a gold-standard ingredient in skincare, highly valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that helps skin look fresh and comfortable.

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It supports the skin's defence against daily environmental stress — pollution and heat — alongside the UV filters.
Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydration

A hydration-supporting molecule that helps attract and hold water at the skin surface.

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It works like a sponge to attract and hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, pulling moisture to the surface to plump, hydrate, and smooth the skin

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Understanding

Designed for African skin

On melanin-rich skin, the inflammation behind a breakout often leaves a post-blemish mark that lingers long after the spot clears. That is why a gentle, non-stripping approach — and daily sun protection — matters as much as managing the breakout itself: it helps keep marks from setting in.
Understanding

How to use it

"Where does it go, and how do I apply it?"

  1. Step 1

    Cleanse

  2. You are hereStep 2

    Treat

  3. Step 3

    Protect

Applying it

  • Apply once or twice daily to the whole face, after cleansing. 
  • If your skin feels over-dried, reduce to once a day. 
  • Pair with daily sunscreen — the actives can make skin more sensitive to the sun, and sun protection helps keep post-blemish marks from deepening.
  • Introduce gently, especially if you're new to acne actives.
Confidence

What to realistically expect

"Am I being told the truth about results?"

  1. First few days

    Introduce gently - once daily to start. Some dryness or mild tingling early on is common; if skin stings, peels, feels tight, or looks red, reduce frequency or stop and see how it responds.

  2. Early on

    In the first days, skin should feel comfortable and look calmer, not stripped or over-dried.

  3. Then

    With consistent use, oily, breakout-prone skin looks clearer and more balanced as pores stay clearer.

  4. With continued use

    Over months, gentle, consistent care supports clearer-looking skin - and, paired with daily sunscreen, helps improve the look of post-blemish marks.

  5. Long-term success depends on
    • Consistency
    • Gentle use, not over-applying
    • Pairing with a gentle cleanser + daily sunscreen
    • Time

What this does not promise

  • It does not clear breakouts overnight
  • It does not fade or remove marks — it supports their look over time, with sunscreen
  • If acne is severe, painful, or cystic, see a healthcare professional
Confidence

Safety Notice (Vitamin A - Retinyl Palmitate)

"What should I watch out for?"

Use with extra care alongside

This formula contains a vitamin A derivative (retinyl palmitate). If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding, do not use it without first checking with a healthcare professional. Introduce it gently and don't combine it with several other strong acne or exfoliating actives at once. The actives can increase sun sensitivity, so pair with daily sunscreen. Also check with a professional if you use prescription acne treatments.

When to stop

If you experience persistent stinging, burning, redness, peeling, or irritation, reduce frequency or stop use and seek professional guidance.

Confidence

From the dermatologist

"What does the expert behind this actually teach?"

For acne and the dark marks that follow it, consistency does more than intensity - and daily sunscreen is what keeps post-blemish marks from deepening. Gentle, steady care beats aggressive over-treatment on melanin-rich skin.
Dr. Malik SsemperezaDermatologist & Founder: Unity Skin Clinics · MBChB (MUK) · PgDip Derm (UK) · MSc Clinical Derm (UK) · STP - MBA Stanford (USA)
The mistake with acne-prone melanin-rich skin is over-treating it — strong, drying products irritate skin and leave marks that outlast the breakout. A gentle, oil-free daily cream that manages breakouts without stripping, paired with daily sunscreen, does more over months than any aggressive routine does in a week.
Commitment

What to use it with

"What pairs with this — or where else could I look?"

Pairs well with

ProtectSun protectionClabane Protect and Refine Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 Clabane Protect and Refine Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30KSh 3,100A lightweight daily moisturiser with broad-spectrum SPF 30 — comfortable sun protection for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Support

Questions people still ask

Can skincare remove dark spots?
Skincare can help improve the look of uneven tone and post-blemish marks over time, especially when paired with daily sunscreen. It cannot guarantee complete removal.

Do I need sunscreen every day?
Yes. Use sunscreen every morning as the last step in your skincare routine, especially when using exfoliating acids, retinoids, vitamin C, or tone-focused products.
What is skin purging?
Purging is a temporary increase in visible breakouts that may happen when starting some exfoliating or retinoid products. Not every breakout is purging. If skin feels painful, swollen, very itchy, or irritated, stop use and seek professional guidance.
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The full formula

Aqua, Retinyl Palmitate, Tea Tree, Salicylic Acid, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Leaf Extract, Cnidium Monnieri Extract, Green Tea Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol.

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