I have Oily and Acne Prone skin what can I use?

Question

What is a good face wash that I can use. I tried to use St. Ives Apricot Scrub but all the scrubbing hurts my face and I hate how exfoliating products leave my skin plus its hard to rinse off. So I need a product that I can get at my local CVS, RIte Aid or Kmart type of store. Because I'm low on cash so I need a good face wash thats under $10. Also do anybody know any mud cleanser type because I've notice those work on my face really well.

Answer 1

Cetaphil is good -- and it is gentle. It's under $10, comes in a bottle bigger than competitors, and is available at CVS, WalMart, KMart, Target, Rite-Aid, etc. If you have one of these stores near you (or can order online), The Body Shop has a line of tea tree oil products, which are fantastic for oily and acne-prone skin. The St. Ives scrub is really harsh; you should use an exfoliator that is much gentler. You can look up some recipes online for exfoliators that use sugar. Sugar is much gentler on the skin and does basically the same thing. Good luck!

Answer 2

Lemon juice is great for acne & acne scars and it brightens the skin perfect for acne and oily prone skin I love it my skin looks so good and i was always struggling.

1 to 2 tsp Dead Sea Mud
1/2 tsp Honey
3-4 drops of tea tree and/or lavender essential oil

Combine Dead Sea Mud and honey in a small dish and add essential oil. Apply to face and leave on for at least 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. This is a very simple recipe that is excellent for oily, acne-prone skin. Use at least once a week for clear, glowing skin.

Apple Zinger Facial Mask
(oily skin that is acne prone)
1 medium size apple (grated)
5 tablespoons of honey
Mix the grated apple and mix with honey to make a mask. Smooth over skin then let sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water.

Bay Clay Facial Mask
(for acne prone skin)
4 tablespoons French clay
5 dried bay leaves
1 cup distilled water

Place the bay leaves into a cup of boiled water, let cool. Strain but keep the liquid. Slowly add the bay liquid to the clay until it is a fairly thick mixture. Dab onto your skin then allow to dry for about 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

1 bottle Milk of Magnesia
PREPARATION:
Apply the Milk of Magnesia to face.
Wash with cool washcloth after 10-15 minutes

Milk of Magnesia is actually liquid magnesium. Like clay, it's from the earth, but has disinfecting qualities and absorbs oil better than clay.


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Answer 3

Try this and scroll down to read customer reviews:

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=16673&catid=21234

They have it at CVS, just make sure you get the Acne Prone formula because they have different formulas and the boxes look the same. Also, use a moisturizer afterwards, it tends to be a little drying. :)

Answer 4

Neutrogena or the off-brand oil free wash works good.

Answer 5

ProActiv is the best!