Acne Skin Care

Does anybody know good acne cream/facewash that really works?

Because im sick of using acne creams and facewash that don't work.

Public Comments

1. proactive really works... but if you're not wanting to spend the money, there is a spot treatment that sells at walmart, target and such... i believe it's by clean and clear. its like 6 dollars.
2. Great question! When you find something that works for you.....let me know. If I find something that works, I'll let you know. I'm trying Proactive and it doesn't seem to work. Bleh! Tired of this nonsense!!
3. Soap and water works well for me. Try washing your face with baby shampoo once a week!
4. All of my friends have proactive but don't use it cause they say it's a waste of money and doesn't work. Clean and Clear products have always worked for me.
5. pro-active my sis uses it it works real good
6. Yes!! I think your ganna love it. It is called ZapZyt, I suffered from acne on my shoulders and chest when i started using it they all started disappearing. They sell it at walmart etc...
7. Acne is a disorder of the skin that causes it to be spotted or even disfigured by pimples, blackheads, red swellings, or cysts. For many youths, it is a serious skin disorder, rather than merely a passing discomfort that lasts only a few months. People of all ages can be afflicted with it, but teenagers suffer the most. According to some experts, about 80 percent develop acne in varying degrees. Not surprisingly, when 2,000 teenagers were asked to say what they disliked most about themselves, problems with skin far outnumbered every other complaint. Recalls a youth named Sandra, who had a bad case of acne while still in high school: “I had such bad acne, I was always hiding my face from other people. I was shy because I was embarrassed about the way I looked. . . . I looked so bad.”—Co-Ed magazine. Why does this scourge appear during your teen years—at the very time you want to look your best? Because you are growing up. With the onset of puberty, skin glands increase their activity. What happens? The World Book Encyclopedia explains in simple terms: Each gland empties into a hair follicle—that is, the little bag surrounding each hair. Normally, the oil would drain out through a pore of the skin, but sometimes a pore gets clogged and the oil cannot get out quickly enough. The clogged pore now forms a blemish called a blackhead because the trapped oil oxidizes, dries, and turns black. A pimple develops when pus forms. Cysts are formed when germs breed in the backed-up oil. It is the cysts that leave permanent scars. Pimples do not scar unless they become infected, which often happens as a result of squeezing or picking—so don’t squeeze or pick! Interestingly, tension and emotional upsets can activate the skin glands. Some experience the blossoming of a large pimple just before an important event or before and during exams. Jesus’ words are thus practical: “Never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties.”—Matthew 6:34. Sad to say, no miracle cure exists. There are, however, over-the-counter medications available, such as gels, creams, lotions, washes, soaps, and facial masks, containing benzoyl peroxide (an antibacterial agent) that can help bring acne under control. (Your family doctor can be consulted if stronger measures are needed.) Many find that cleansing their skin thoroughly with a soap or wash containing benzoyl peroxide is helpful. However, avoid oily soaps or oil-based cosmetics. Some youths have also found that by taking care of their overall health—getting plenty of exercise, being out in the fresh air as much as possible, and getting enough sleep—their acne condition improves. And while the benefits of maintaining a fat-free diet are debated by some, avoiding junk food, as well as eating a balanced diet, obviously makes sense. In any event, patience is a must. Remember: The problem built up over quite a period of time, so it will not clear up overnight. Sandra, mentioned earlier, says: “I guess it took about a year for my skin to completely clear up, but I could see changes in my skin within six weeks.” By sticking to your treatment over a period of time, you may experience some relief. Meanwhile, do not let a few blemishes crush your self-esteem or inhibit your talking with others. While you may feel quite self-conscious about your skin, others probably notice it a lot less than you think. So try to keep a positive, happy spirit. And do what you can for your acne right now!
8. Stay away from the creams. Your best bet is to buy some Ivory soap. It has to be Ivory because it's 99% oil free. Scrub your face with the Ivory and make sure the water is as hot as you can stand it. This will open your pores. Then rinse with really hot water. Then take a cotton ball and rub some rubbing alcohol on the infected area. The alcohol will evaporate quickly. Then splash really cold water on your skin. That will close the pores. You should see a major difference in about 3 or 4 days. Those creams and ointments are useless.
9. What works for me is: use twice a day: Clean & Clear oil-free Continuous Control Acne Wash Benza Clin- it takes a month before results though but it really does work
10. A friend of mine had really bad acne and he used Proactive and it really worked. Also if that is too expensive you can use Noxema. If you have really bad acne you can see your dermatologist and maybe they might prescribe Retin A micro. This prescription drug works, however you have to stay out of excessive sunlight and it makes your face reaaly dry.
11. I use proactive and it works great, but it does cost a lot. if you dont want to spend that much money i would suggest clearasil ultra. It really helped my before I started proactive.
12. Proactive.
13. Trust me, It has taken me 5 years to find the perfect products to keep my skin clear and i have even been on perscriptions from a Dermatologist. Retin-A Micro gel really helps if you want to go to a Dermatologist BUT I have discovered somehting that is wonderful and keeps me pimple free! It is the whole pro-active routine. You can buy the same thing for cheaper at your local pharmacy. It is called AcneFree Clear skin treatments. It has a face wash, toner and a acne cream. It has the same ingrediants as pro-active and works just as good, if not better! Do it in the morning and at night and I can pretty much guarantee clearer skin in 2 weeks. It is about $15 and will last 2 months. Good Luck! You should also use a good mositerizer with this b/c it may dry your skin , my Dermatologist suggests for skin with acne either Purpose mositerizer or Neutrogena oil free moisterizer. Again, at your local pharmacy.
14. Use Dermalogica, it comes in a case with a face wash, a face spray, a face cream, and special tube for only the spots with puss. Its cheap aswell only 20 pounds in the UK It has helped me quite alot hope this helps you
15. Use Burt's Bees Orange Oil Cleanser. It's all natural and fairly cheap, it averages about $7 a bottle, if you use only a pea size amount the bottle should last for at least 3 months. It works great and Burt's Bees has a full line of facial care products and washes, they even have makeup.
16. Absolutly the best on the market is the "Clear Advantage" from Arbonne then depending on your age "Intelligence" line for daily use after skin is clear..it is really the best I have seen work for my clients!www.studio49bycorky.myarbonne.com