AcnEase® 2.0 Leads Growth in OTC Acne Market as Consumers Shift Toward Natural Solutions

January 10 2026

Herborium® Group, Inc. (HBRM), a pioneer in scientifically validated botanical therapeutics®, is proud to announce six months of strong commercial performance for AcnEase® 2.0, the company’s next‑generation, all‑botanical systemic treatment for acne and oily skin.

Launched in May 2025, AcnEase® 2.0 represents a major advancement to the globally recognized AcnEase® formula, trusted by customers on five continents and previously ranked the #1 all‑natural acne treatment in France by Cosmopolitan Magazine. It remains one of the most frequently recommended botanical acne solutions by dermatologists across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

A Major Advancement in Botanical Therapeutics®

AcnEase® is the first and only Botanical Therapeutic® that combines the centuries‑old knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the rigorous standards of modern Western pharmacology. AcnEase® 2.0 elevates this scientific foundation with significant formulation improvements.

Key Enhancements of AcnEase® 2.0 Include:

  • A simplified, user‑friendly dosing schedule designed to enhance compliance and consistent use.
  • All-natural, toxins‑free ingredients ranked 1–2 on the international 10‑point toxicity scale.
  • Added skin‑supportive nutrients, including zinc, vitamin C, and B‑complex vitamins, delivering antioxidant protection, reinforcing the skin barrier, and supporting collagen renewal.

AcnEase® 2.0 offers a state‑of‑the‑art, all‑botanical systemic solution safe for use year‑round, with no sun‑exposure restrictions, suitable for men and women from early puberty through post‑menopause.

Targeting Acne at the Source

Acne is a complex inflammatory disease fundamentally driven by overstimulation of the sebaceous glands, resulting in excess sebum production. When combined with dead skin cells and impurities, this excess oil triggers pore blockage and initiates the acne cascade—leading to blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, cysts, and nodules.

More than 80% of individuals worldwide experience acne at some point in their lives. Hormonal fluctuations (puberty, pregnancy, menopause), stress, diet, medication, and lifestyle factors all play contributing roles.

AcnEase® 2.0 targets acne systemically, rebalancing sebaceous gland activity to both clear existing breakouts and prevent new acne from forming, addressing the root biological causes rather than symptoms alone.

Meeting Rising Consumer Demand in the Expanding OTC Acne Market

The U.S. Over‑the‑Counter (OTC) skincare market currently stands at $5.3 billion and is projected to reach $7.27 billion by 2030. With an estimated 50 million Americans seeking acne treatment annually, Herborium® is uniquely positioned at the intersection of two fast‑growing trends:
✔ natural skincare
✔ science‑backed botanical solutions

Herborium’s personalized, toxins‑free all‑botanical treatment regimens provide the fastest, most complete, and most cost‑efficient pathway to achieving and maintaining clear skin. By preventing the initiation of the acne cascade at the systemic level, AcnEase® 2.0 supports both immediate and long‑lasting results.