Acne product for my skin??

Question

now i am feeling very overwhelmed with all these acne products so i may need a little help.

My skin type is oily and shiny with blackheads (bad ones at that) with occasionally acne (several per month) so my main problem isn't the acne but the blackheads and oil. currently i use stridex pads, and st ives apricot scrub. my skin is soft after i use the scrub but it doesn't help the oil problem for more than an hour and a half. i guess the stridex works for my acne but i think i need something stronger.

so my question is?

how many products can a person use? (scrubs, cleansers, pads, too many!)

which products should i use?

I'm under the impression that i have to use a face scrub (2 different ones), cleanser, pads, and the blackhead eraser from clean and clear.

now my main question is:

what product (or products) should i use for my oily, blackhead, occasional acne skin?

and does the clean and clear advantage kit work? as well as the blackhead eraser?

sorry if this is confusing but im not good with wording :\

Answer 1

try proactiv........it worked for me ..im happy with the product...

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Answer 2

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 3

Make sure your not like using 5 different brands of products.  Neutrogena works great for me and they have a product for like every problem you with your face. lol I would switch to Neutrogena if I was you! :-))

Answer 4

Often fewer products are better.  People often make acne work by using too many products.  

There is no quick fix for acne.  Your doctor may recommend some prescription medication.  Keep your face very clean.  Drink plenty of water.  Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep.  Try to reduce the stress in your life.  Probably the most useful and effective things you can do are to apply hot compresses to pustules and cysts and never to pick or squeeze pimples. Playing with or popping pimples, no matter how careful and clean you are, nearly always makes bumps stay redder and bumpier longer.   Here are a few informative links with additional home treatment ideas.

http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article....

http://www.acne.com/cause_effects/causes...

http://www.acnerecovery.com/acne-informa...

Answer 5

Oh my goodness. I have the samee type of skin. I can tell you right now: stop using St. Ives apricot scrub.

I hate the oily feeling so I kept on buying products that feel rough, scrubby, etc. but I found out it just makes it worse. Not only does it make your skin dry and forces it to produce moreee natural oil, but it also creates huge pores.

I recommend you use facewash that's really bubbly= preferably gel. The clean and clear adv. kit is statistically proven to cure acne better than pro-active. For blackheads.. wash wherever they are frequently, and use a toner afterwards to tighten the pores. I don't know if the blackhead eraser works.

Answer 6

get this: http://beauty.hsn.com/continuously-clear...

all of the products are great & the mask can help draw out the blackheads & oil and all that gunk

Answer 7

ok i sorta had a similar problem to u

but i got rid of it.

i used to use nuetrogena but it didn't help

so i moved onto

Nivea Visage Oxygen Power and i brought the cleansing gel, the day cream and the night cream.

u just gotta remember before u use the cleansing gel u have to rinse your face in cold water then apply the gel and then rinse it with hot water or it wont work

then u dry ur face and use the night or day cream

hope this helps:)

Answer 8

Dermatologist is best !

Answer 9

you should seriously see a dermatologist, they are the only ones who can help clear up ur skin, and give u products that wont damage ur skin.