Dr. Amy Wechsler, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Spotless, the acne-focused clinic chain in New York, is introducing her first skin care brand.
Launching on Nov. 19, the Dr. Amy Wechsler Skin Care line debuts with its first product, The Spot Gel, priced at $34. Formulated with 2 percent salicylic acid, green tea extract and niacinamide, The Spot Gel is a non-comedogenic, cruelty-free pimple treatment designed to hydrate the skin around a single spot while reducing its appearance and redness.
“We started creating this before we even opened our first clinic,” Wechsler said. “When we created Spotless, we were also developing the skin care line. Our goal has always been to reach as many people with acne as possible. This is for the person in Ohio who has no access to a clinician to take care of their acne, so they’re stuck with Amazon or the drugstore and makeup.”
Unlike existing pimple treatments on the market, The Spot Gel doesn’t dry the skin, according to Wechsler. The active ingredient — 2 percent salicylic acid (which is the strongest concentration that can be in an over-the-counter product) — is released slowly over time, preventing the area from drying up. The p...