Best Treatment for Acne: Over the Counter Product Guide
I struggled with acne prone skin and frequent breakouts until age 27. After trying everything from prescription antibiotics to Retin-A to weird concoctions made out of brewers yeast and flax oil down to birth control, I eventually concluded that achieving a clear complexion was hopeless for me. So much time, effort and money put in only to see extremely minor results. Very disconcerting.
Fortunately, though, around my 27th birthday my skin managed to miraculously clear up for the most part on its own. Now 28, I still must maintain a regular acne cleansing routine and even with that I get the occasional outbreak or two but my skin overall is significantly less red, irritated and let’s face it, disgusting looking than it once was.
While I firmly believe that this acne free skin and overall complexion turnaround had mostly to do with less stress in myself in combination with a hormonal change, I can say that a few select acne over the counter products have helped me immensely to at least keep my skin in this fairly healthy condition. Here’s a detailed list of some over the counter acne treatment products I swear by:
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash This mild orange colored cleanser does not tingle like some of the other acne over the counter products but somehow you can still really feel it working. My face feels wonderful after I cleanse with this. The product comes in two variations, a bar of soap and a liquid soap in a pump container. I would suggest opting for the latter option, as soap bars are sometimes difficult to keep clean, especially if they are in the shower or in a bathroom that more than one person has access to. I also think the liquid soap lasts longer.
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