Let’s start with the basics.
C. acnes—short for Cutibacterium acnes—is a type of bacteria that naturally lives on your skin. In small amounts, it’s harmless. But when it becomes trapped in a pore that’s low in oxygen (a common condition in acne-prone skin), it starts to multiply fast.

As it grows, C. acnes triggers your immune system, causing inflammation, clogged pores, and eventually—you guessed it—acne.

Here’s the thing most acne products don’t talk about:
C. acnes is anaerobic, which means it thrives in environments without oxygen.

That’s why AO2 Clear is so different. Instead of fighting acne with harsh chemicals like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, it delivers billions of oxygen nanobubbles straight into your pores—making it nearly impossible for C. acnes to survive.

🌬️ Oxygen = C. acnes’ worst enemy.
By flooding the skin with oxygen, you’re not just treating breakouts—you’re creating a healthy environment where they can’t form in the first place.

📖 Here’s a deeper look at how oxygen benefits your skin, according to dermatologists.

AO2 Clear is made with just two ingredients: distilled water + oxygen nanobubbles. These tiny bubbles are small enough to penetrate deep into the pores, delivering a burst of pure oxygen that:

• Kills C. acnes bacteria on contact

• Reduces inflammation almost instantly

• Supports natural skin turnover and healing

All without the dryness, irritation, or purging that come with traditional acne treatments.

• C. acnes is a bacteria that thrives in low-oxygen pores

• It’s a major cause of inflammatory acne

• Oxygen is the most effective, gentle way to stop it

• AO2 Clear delivers billions of oxygen nanobubbles deep into your skin

• Clear skin = less inflammation, fewer breakouts, no irritation

It’s time to stop attacking your skin—and start supporting it.
This Acne Awareness Month, we’re focused on education over hype. And now that you know the real science behind breakouts, you can take smarter steps toward calm, clear skin.