Best Facial Clenser out there!?

Question

What is the best facial clenser/face wash out there? is proactiv really that good? what about neutrogena?

Answer 1

I would say from a lifetime of dealing with  my skin issues. there is no BEST Product.. its more like what works for you. Basically, if you use a pump soap from a bottle its better , cause a bar soap can have bacteria form on it while sitting around, and it gets on your skin and causes acne. Keeping your hands off your face, keeping your pillow cases clean, drinking lots of water all help your skin.

If you have acne. dont use stuff with lots of moisturizers in it,and get an astringent to use after you wash to remove the excess soap and stuff from your face. Dont lend your make up to anyone and dont borrow anyone elses make up.

Eat healthy foods.  YOu dont have to spend alot on skin products, you need to change something about what you are doing now.

greasy food and chocolate can contribute to break outs too.

Drink water to cleanse your body naturally. and wash your face a couple times of day to get started.

Answer 2

If i were you i would use the wave by neutrogena or a regular clean and clear bottle works very efficiently!

Answer 3

neutrogena is the best. The full acne treatment, got rid of mine very quickly and continues to work!

Answer 4

don't use proactive pls

Answer 5

I just started using the Garnier Pure line, and for some people they said "it's great! works wonders!" I think it's just making my skin break out more, or maybe that's because it's summer...

I like spectroderm, it keeps your skin moist even when you clean it, and makes your skin soft. The smell is kinda strong at first, but you get used to it. I also use tea tree oil to stop the reddening, just dab on the pimples.

Answer 6

MK is the best!

Answer 7

Cleanser For Acne: Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser$6

Cleanser For Dry Skin: St. Ives Elements Olive Cleanser$7

Cleanser For Oily Skin: Neutrogena Rapid Clear Oil-Control Foaming Cleanser$7

Cleanser For All Of The Above skin: Mark That's Deep Purifying Gel Cleanser $7

Answer 8

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

I dont believe in over the counter products or ones you can buy in a cart at the malls. THEY ALMOST NEVER WORK!

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?

If you are wanting to prevent acne, you should first know what acne is all about.

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 9

Good old fashioned Noxema  

Answer 10

neutrogena is amazing, i use it everyday. try it, its only aroud £4

Answer 11

I use clean & clear products like these:

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Answer 12

I really like the stuff from the Aveda Outer Peace collection. It's sort of expensive, but uses good ingredients and smells great.