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Acne Treatments Buying Guide

For taking care of acne-prone skin, or to ward off blemishes and keep your skin healthy and clean, a good skincare  regimen is the best policy. Putting a regimen in place will mean a cleaner visage daily, as well as guard against future breakouts. Naturally, breakouts do occur no matter how thorough the facial scrubbing so don't get disappointed if you get the odd pimple or breakout. Luckily, with a good regimen, you can speed up facial recovery time! Also, don't be afraid to try different brands. Sometimes one will work just fine, but another might work better; of course, if you're happy with your current products, don't change! Whatever works best for your skin! Also, look for products that work best with your skin type, and know that just because you have a few blemishes doesn't mean you have oily skin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You want to start off with a facial scrub  to remove any old skin, and leave younger fresher skin polished. Then, follow that up with a facial cleanser specifically designed for blemish-prone or acne-prone skin. This will leave your skin thoroughly cleansed, and free of oils. After a little face-drying action, a good toner  can help boost your skin by helping it stay cleaner, and shrink the appearance of pores. Choose one that works for your skin type; there are many without alcohol in them if you're worried about drying your face out. Then, to finish it all off, a facial moisturiser  for acne-prone skin can help seal in moisture.  Many come with ingredients that can ward off oils and acne throughout the day, plus SPF to keep your mug free of too much sun! Of course, for emergency situations, a serious acne cream  or vanisher can work wonders for a bad breakout, and many even help reverse some past damage to your skin! 

Exfoliate

St. Ives Apricot Scrub for Acne Prone Skin 

Clean & Clear Facial Scrub 

Neutrogena Facial Scrub 

Classic Facial Cleansers

Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser 

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash 

Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar 

For Sensitive Skin

pHisoderm Deep Cleaning Cleanser 

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash 

Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser Mask 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Face Wash 

Basis Sensitive Skin Bar 

Toners

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha Hydroxy 

DDF Glycolic Toner 

Thayers Rose Petal Alcohol Free Witch Hazel 

Kiehls Herbal Blue Astringent 

ProActiv Revitalising Toner 

Moisturisers

Alpha Hydrox AHA Lotion 

Neutrogena Visibly Firm Lift Serum Active Copper 

Complex 15 Therapeutic Moisturising Face Cream 

Eucerin Clear Skin Formula Daily Control & Care Moisture Creme 

Neutrogena Moisture Oil Free Formula, Combination Skin 

Harder Stuff

Clean and Clear Persagel 10 

Neutrogena On the Spot Acne Treatment Vanishing Formula 

Oxy Balance Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula 

Zapzyt Benzoyl Peroxide 


Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Anti-Blemish Moisturiser 

Bliss See Spots Run 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Correcting Treatment 

Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel 

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Face Scrubs

Facial Moisturisers

Facial Cleansers

Facial Toners

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