Does anyone know any good over the counter acne products?

Question

My mom is putting off the dermatoligest for some time now and i RELE want to go. she says tat she'll take me some time after school starts. So in the meantime, does any1 know of any effective acne products that aren't perscirbed?

Answer 1

It depends on how bad your acne is.

If you have mild acne- Clearisil. [Did I spell that right?] Lol. It doesn't work great for moderate acne but for mild ance it is very good. My friend tried that and LOVED IT!!!!!!

For mild-moderate acne buy the mary-kay acne products.  They work really well- my sister uses them and has very nice skin.  I would recomend them!!!!  

For moderate acne I would highly recommend the clean & clear acne kit or w/e it's called. It is stronger than Clearisil- so will fight breakouts better. It comes with 3 treatments that work together fabulously to prevent and treat your acne.  The smallest tube is the best- it practically clears up acne overnight!

IF YOUR ACNE IS WORSE THAN MODERATE TELL YOUR MOM IT WOULD DEFINITLY BE FOR THE BEST IF SHE LET YOU SEE THE DERMETOLIGIST- IT REALLY ISN'T THAT EXPENSIVE IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE....

For moderate-severe acne- I am sorry but you might have to see a dermetologist. I'd see if he or she could subscribe DIFFERIN. I have only heard positive reviews of it.

If your acne is severe: Ask your dermetologist about Isotretioin[Accutane]. It supposivily works great. But, it has SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many serious side effects. For example- stroke, depression, etc. It will give you a serious breakout the first two weeks- but only because it is getting out everything under your skin. One session can last about 6 months. You can NOT get pregnant while on this pill for it causes seious birth defects. This is only for very severe acne[and partcially rosacea] so if your acne is only moderate don't do it. You lips will be chapped and your nose will be so dry it will bleed.  It is also quite expensive.

Whatever you do- DO NOT use zeno. It is extremly expensive for a device that only cures acne slightly and does not prevent it AT ALL.

And say NO to proactiv. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY! On the commercials they try to make it seem like a miracle- well NEWSFLASH its not. I def. wouldn't recommend it.

Well I hope I helped you and good luck! =]

Answer 2

The Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel ($7.00) ... and Blemish Control Toner ($13.00)  works great they have a wonder skin care program that is not to expensive either.  You can check out there web site at www.marykay.com and just click on skin care at the top then specific needs and then you should be able to find it from there under acne treatment... Good Luck :)