Best products to clear acne? ?

Question

i don't have severe acne, actually it's really not that bad at all - i have a couple of pimples on my chin, and by my eye brows, but i have a really oily t-zone, and nose & chin blackheads.

i've tried proactiv, which didn't work.

i've been using murad - it hasn't worked.

i've gone to a dermatologist but whatever they prescribed just dried out my skin, leaving it red and irritated.

has anyone had any luck with dermalogica or clinique?

if not, what works for you?

Answer 1

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 2

apricot scrub

Answer 3

st. ives apricot scrub- it's great! and a lot cheaper than proactive!

also, i got stuff from my dermatologist too

the thing is, it dries out ur skin, leaving it red and irritated at first- but if u continue using it, it works! believe me it really does!

Answer 4

Acne products that contain either Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid.

Answer 5

CeraVe. It takes about 2 wks to see the full effect, but it works great on my skin.

Answer 6

Try asking your dermatologist about a product called Tazorac. Just so you know it may not be covered by insurance and it costs about $200-$430 but it is totally worth it!

Answer 7

Tea Tree Oil Face cleanser and toner works excellent!

I bought mine from the body shop, and it works wonderfully!

Anything tea tree is really good though, because it's an antioxident...it clears your face up and makes it feel so fresh.

I love it. It doesn't irritate my skin, but I can feel that it's deep cleaning.

Stay away from Cream based cleansers. They feel nice when you wash your face, but they leave behind a residue, blocking your pores.

It's also a good idea to use a good toner as well, as this clears away any excess impurities after cleansing and tightens your pores.

Everyone is different though... This is just my personal experience.

Answer 8

Go to a regular doctor and ask for a pill called Minocyclene.

I've been taking it for a long time and its worked really well.

Also, any gel with salicylic acid in it works wonders.

Answer 9

for the oily skin try Morning Burst- oil control wash as well as the oil sheets. I used to use that and it was great!

I now use Biore Ice Cleanser and it's good but I have to use a moisturizer with it so I use biore shine control moisturizer.

Either of these are great in my opinion, I rarely get zits though because I'm on the pill. Have you considered going on the pill for it? The pill won't help with blackheads but it will definitely help with zits. If I get a it it's before/during my period and that's it and it's never big so I just pop it, wash it and leave it alone.

Anyway if you try the pill, I found that only ones that have the same hormones the entire month then placebo for period. When you switch hormones every week it gave me really bad acne.

For blackheads Biore has strips that should do the job! (my bf uses them).

Just remember that it takes time for any sort of acne treatment to start working. Proactiv apparently takes up to 6 months to start showing a difference.

Some make your skin really bad but then clear it up really well.

Answer 10

clean and clear advanced acne control kit!

it is amazing and nothing has ever cleared my acne as fast as this stuff did

Answer 11

i use neutrogena soups and they really work.. for oily skin and for the pimples.. on the first time u use it ur face will be really soft and nice.. i think it will work for u

Answer 12

biore worked for me..and it keeps my skin clear too.

i think it's the ice fighting cleanser...

you should try it and it's only like 7 bucks.

Answer 13

clearasil ultra

Answer 14

clearasil ultra