I have acne and am a teen. It's not mild but it's not totally covering my face with big red zits either. I've tried Neutrogena and something my dermatologist gave me but neither really worked. I'm using Clean & Clear Advantage but my acne doesn't seem to be getting any better. I mostly get zits on my forehead and nose. But I have some red spots on my cheeks and eyebrow area. I can't afford a $30 acne medication. Nothing more than $20. I don't know what to do and I don't want to go back to school with acne again.
2007-08-07 09:22:23 · 7 answers · asked by Bella Swan 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
The products you are using, are they Salsylic Acid or Benzoyl peroxide? BP can be VERY drying. I personally like SA better. Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! Try finding a face lotion with SA in it. Clean and Clear has a good moisturizer with SA and it helps keep pimples at bay. It is only about $5 a bottle and lasts about 2 months and you can get it at your local store. I have used this in the past and it works well. Personally, I use Biore products (which you get over the counter. Their products range from $5-$10). They are harsh on pimples, but not on your face.
Personally, Proactive didn't work for me. I have been using Biore products for over a year and I hardly ever break out! Occasionally I will get one or two, but nothing bad. I use Biore Ice Cleanser for acne and Biore warming facial scrub every morning for blackheads (This stuff works. I notcied a DRASTIC diffrence in my blackeads being GONE within 2 weeks) . And then 3-4 day s a week I use Biore purging pore cream scrub. For body acne I use Neutrogena acne body wash I never break out on my body. It gets 110 in summer so sweat in inevitably, yet I never break out. Give it a try. All of it is cheap too. About $5-10 depending on what you buy! Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! I think you will just need to experiment with products until you find what works for you. Remember, it can take 1 month for products to fully begin working! Good Luck!
2007-08-08 06:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-27 00:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-07 09:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by kimandandyjennings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever tried to see the doctor for this?
If you have insurance I would definitely see a doctor. They can prescribe you some antibiotics or creams (like Retin A). I only have a $10 copay for my prescriptions, so they are pretty cheap.
Over the counter medications never worked for me. I tried all kinds of creams, peals, and scrubs. I tried proactive, antibiotics, injections (ouch!) and finally got on Accutane which worked VERY well.
Good luck to you! I know how much of a pain it can be!
2007-08-07 21:17:21 · answer #4 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You said you tried Neutogena but Neutrogena rapid clear treatment pads and oil-free acne wash work great for me.the pads are only $7 and the acne wash is $4-5. just dont use one after the othe though. it will dry out your skin.
2007-08-07 09:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by David Fleury 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactive is the only thing that has ever really cleared up my skin for me. its awesome.
2007-08-07 09:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by nicole_marie8201 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to use proactive I just ordered that stuff last week and it's only $20.00
2007-08-07 09:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋