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Milica Boskovic

Novice I

What are the best products to cure acne?

December 05, 2011 9:48 AM PST · Flag · 5 answers

Sean Hill

Professional I

Proactiv Solution 3 Step System Kit, 2 Month Supply

Our basic clear skin kit includes full-size bottles of the essential Proactiv® Solution system. This system, developed by dermatologists, uses Combination TherapyTM to help heal and stop breakouts at their source. Includes: Renewing Cleanser to ... read more...

Have you tried Proactive?
My girlfriend has very mild, occasional acne, so she thought she would try this and see what all the fuss was about.
In both of our opinions, her face cleared up dramatically and was over-all softer and clearer.
It worked for her, so I think it's worth a shot for you.

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Reply · Send thanks · posted 167 days ago · 6 people agree

1 points posted by Abigail Miller

I don't have chronic Acne, but I do have breakouts every now and then and Proactive has always worked for me. It burns a little bit, but not any worse than other strong face washes. It is tough when it comes to things like Acne treatments because what works for one person doesn't work at all for the next. I guess all you can do is give it a try. I hope it works for you.

1 points posted by Sean Hill

Yeah that seems to be true.... what works for one person may not work at all for someone else.

1 points posted by Courtney Dunlap

This stuff does work really well. I find that I can use it for a few months and then need to use something else for a time other wise it dries me out. It works quickly and efficiently, though and what could be easier than 3 products. I can't stand some of the other systems out there that require you to use 5-6 for each thing that might ail you. It also doesn't have an unpleasant odor...different but not unpleasant. I love their body soap/scrub too. Sometimes I get back breakouts (gross) and it helps tremendously!

Gretchen Lasly

Specialist III

Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

The outside layer of your skin is covered in oil, and being oil soluble, the Salicylic acid is able to penetrate this outer layer. Salicylic/20 peel breaks down the protein bonds between the layers of skin, which is why a much quicker peel can be ... read more...

You could try something like this, I have found that face peels help me a lot, although I have never tried this one in particular.
Another thing I would recommend is going to an Aveda salon or a similarly high quality salon and getting a facial treatment there. They have specialized skin people that can do extractions for you and will give you an amazing facial cleanse... your skin will feel better than it ever has before, I guarantee it! I recommend Aveda because they use all natural ingredients, which I prefer because they are gentle but work as well as chemical or processed products.

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Skye Davis

Practitioner I

Neosporin Original First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, 1-Ounce Tube

First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Neosporin helps to minimize the appearance of scars, based on a clinical study comparing the appearance of treated and untreated minor abrasions. read more...

You may have not heard this trick! :) But I starting taking this new medicine, one of the side effects is pimples, and sure enough I got them! I asked my doctor what to do, and she suggested getting Neosporin. So I started researching - It will help them heal faster, and will help with scars. It is a very strong antibacterial, and so there are a few warnings such as you should not cover your face with it, so only use it for spot treatments, and occasionally take a day or two break. They say to take breaks just incase you have a few bacteria strains that become resistant. But this is a miracle treatment, and works the same if not better then the spot on treatments, except it is half the price! good luck!

Reply · Send thanks · posted 165 days ago

1 points posted by Skye Davis

By the way their is no cure to acne, but I consider this the closet thing to it.

Lindsay Stidham

Professional I

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)

Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...

Washing daily with this face wash really helped me. It is gentle but cleansing all at once.

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Tami Lynn

Professional II

Exposed Acne Treatment - Get Clear Skin in 30 days or less, Guarant...

Exposed Acne Treatment - Get Clear Skin in 30 days or less, Guaranteed! Natural Scientific Acne Products

Voting Summary

1.	Proactiv Solution 3 Step System Kit, 2 Month Su...	58% agree
2.	Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)	16% agree
3.	Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to o...	8% agree
4.	Exposed Acne Treatment - Get Clear Skin in 30 d...	8% agree
5.	Neosporin Original First Aid Antibiotic Ointmen...	8% agree