Arithmetic's Acne Control Complex targets adult acne

SAN FRANCISCO — Premium skin care company Arithmetic has officially launched its Acne Control Complex.



"It's the one pimple treatment everyone over 20 needs to know," said founder Andy Bosselman, who himself struggled with acne as an adult.



Arithmetic is aiming to set a new standard for the skincare industry. Optimized to help adults achieve clear, healthy skin, each product includes premium ingredients and natural moisturizers, making Arithmetic the first prestige brand specifically for adults with skin prone to blemishes and acne, the company stated.



Conventional topical treatments are designed to blast teen skin with harsh chemicals that dry the complexion. But this approach actually hurts adults more than it helps because the complexion becomes thinner, dryer, and more sensitive as people mature, starting at around age 20 years, according to the company.


Today, more than half of women in their 20s and 43% of men experience acne — and a high rate of prevalence continues throughout the 30s, 40s and even 50s, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.



Quietly released in 2013, thousands of adults have purchased the Acne Control Complex prior to Friday’s official launch.