Acne products question...plz help me decide?

Question

okay which is better, skin i.d or proactive.

plz explain.

also, if neither are good in ur opinion,

which other acne product do u like?

and i dont have alot of money so plz keep them cheap.

my mom is ordering it for me and she said it cant be too expensive.

Answer 1

Beware of spending any money on acne products unless they have been prescribed or recommended by your doctor.  There is some research that suggests the hormones found in dairy products and a western diet in general may be a factor, but there are many others.  Hormones, heredity, greasy cosmetics, stress, humid polluted climates, irritation to the skin, chafing, and squeezing pimples all can contribute to acne.  

People make all kinds of suggestions about the best thing to do to cure acne.  Some cures I’ve heard include putting oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, tea tree oil, cucumber, vinegar, milk of magnesia or toothpaste on your face.  Practically every cosmetics company and company that makes personal care products makes something that is a “sure cure” for acne.  If we think about this, and use some common sense, we have to come to the conclusion that there is no quick or easy cure for acne, because if there was it would be well known and doctors would be telling everyone about it.  



Numerous companies make a lot of money persuading people to buy products that at worst will make the acne worse, and at best may help some people a little.  Often fewer products are better.  People often make their acne much worse by using too many products.  There really is no quick fix for acne.  Don’t spend a lot of money on products just because their ads say that they will cure acne.  Your doctor is the best person to ask for help, and he or she may recommend some prescription medication or non-prescription treatment that may be suitable for you..  



There are some very simple and basic things you can do that cost nothing.  Keep your face or any other area affected by acne very clean.  Any mild antibacterial soap will help with that.  Rinse the area well to remove all soap residue.   Drink plenty of water – it really does help to clear up acne.  Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep.  A healthy life style will make a difference.  Try to reduce the stress in your life – stress contributes to acne, so also probably the more you worry about the acne and focus on it, the worse it will be.  

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 ideas about preventing and treating acne.

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

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

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

Answer 2

most of the neutragena products are good i use them my brother used to use proactive and it worked alright

Answer 3

Proactive did nothing for my skin but make it red and swollen.

My acne was stubborn and i wouldn't go to events because of it.

Until I found duac, Its a topical gel. I LOVE it!

it makes my skin smooth and touchable.

I highly recomend it!

it's AMAZING stuff.

just rub a little on your face after washing it everday and your done.

:) i would talk to someone about it.

its well worth it!

I hope i helped.

Duac, a blue and white tube.

also acne complex works very well and is less expensive than the first.

Answer 4

I use the Oil Free Acne Cleanser with Microclear Technology by Neutrogena. It's in an Orange bottle and is about 8$ at Target or Walmart when I last bought it. Make sure it says "With Microclear Technology" on it. And always moisturize your skin if it feels tight. I use the Soft Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 by Clean and Clear, I think it’s about 8$ at Target, too.