What works best for ur acne?

Question

ok here's a list of everything i've used (and non of them have wroked)

Clearasil

Clearasile Ultra

Clearasile Advantage kit

St. Ives Apricot Black Head and Blemish Control

St. Ives Apricot Invigorating Scrub

St. Ives Apricot Cleanser

St. Ives Apricot Face Wash

Nature's Cure Papaya kit

Stridix pads

Noxema Foaming Citrus Cleanser

Noxema pads

Equate Medicated Acne Gel

Velocity Cleanser (sold by Mary Kay)

my nose is oily and my skin is sensitive. what else is there?

P.S.anything over $6 a peice is out. and so is Proactive. (i'm a teen who's not allowed to get a job and parents r very testy about this stuff) (plz don't ask y i can't get a job)

Answer 1

why is your limit 6 dollars? you have to spend a little to get good results.. i use gel that i get prescribed by the doctor its 140 dollars but it lasts for 3 months it comes with a lot.. theres a lot more options tho. it really depends on how bad your acne is.

Answer 2

cetaphil cleanser

its great for sensative skin

and cheap

Answer 3

Neutrogena! I have the most sensitve skin ever, and the only products that dont irritate my skin are neutrogena. xD  

Answer 4

try something buy neutrogena. Their products are great :)

Answer 5

Neutragenia works the best for me, there spot treatment. And it's under 6 dollars :)

Answer 6

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

I suggest you read this with your parents. I have some recommendations for you and I hope it will help you.

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.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 7

Well this is more of a $7-$9 investment, but it works so well... one word: Neutrogena. It's amazing. I come from a family of acne(both parents' sides) and almost everyone has it. I just use the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash and I have clear skin. The best way to not have acne is to prevent it. Wash your face every day and every night. Do not touch your face(unless you really need to). Use a good moisturizer, such as Baby Lotion or Clean & Clear Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer. =) I've provided links of the products I suggested below. Good luck to clear skin!

http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetail...

(Sorry couldn't find the Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer by Clean & Clear, but it should be sold at your local drugstore(such as CVS Pharmacy.)

http://www.amazon.com/Johnsons-Baby-Loti...

Answer 8

Try Cetaphil.

Pretty cheap and works wonders.

Sometimes the cheaper things work the best.

Also (im not sure how much it costs because i get the pack) but the proactive mask is great for over night healing.

Andd if you want to go to extremes the doctor can prescribe a gel or an acne pill. I tried the pill and it worked but i got heartburn with it

and my sister uses it.  but the gel is amazing :]

Answer 9

id say anything from neutrogena..works for me  

Answer 10

Try Oxy wipes or stuff like that.

I have tried oxy and it helped me.

BUt right now, i use Cetaphil Gentle SKin Cleanser. Its been really helpful and after its finished, i will get more oxy or neutrogena or clean and clear cus they are great as well from what ive heard.

Answer 11

Use clean and clear stuff and before you buy clean and clear stuff, wash your face with COLD water, to shrink-en the pores, the colder the better

Answer 12

oh yaaa! neutrogena  works awesome!

the spot treatment works good to!!! well just use neutrogena! please. lol

:)))))) hope i helped!

Answer 13

I've also tried all sorts of Clearasil, Acne Free Three Step, and I've tried Mary Kay Velocity Exfoliating & Moisturizing stuff. They haven't worked. I just bought St. Ives Apricot Black Head and Blemish Control, and I hope it works! My skin sounds the same as yous.