For almost two weeks, I have been using AcneFree 3-step treatment, because Googling shows that it's better, and it's more accessible, while ProActiv is only available through ordering and shipping. I can't honestly say it's too effective.
Just minutes ago, my mom came back with a tiny bottle of tea tree oil. It should be used on that "hole" after the spots get properly squeezed.
Is it a good idea to use the two treatments at the same time?
Just some details on what AcneFree contains.
AcneFree Renewing Toner (Step 2):
Removes dead skin cells and excess oils to keep pores clean.
SD Alcohol 40, 'Witch Hazel', Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), MSM, Lactic Acid, Chamonilla Recuita Extract, Sodium Borate, Methylisothiazolinone, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Copper PCA, Disodium EDTA, Menzethonium Chlorate
Step 3: BP Liquid
Penetrates pores to dry up blackhead blemishes and existing acne
3.7% Benzoyl Peroxide
I left step one out because I didn't think it would be that important for details. It's basically the apply and rinse cleaner.
Step 1
Purifying Cleanser
This oil-free formula gently exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities to cleanse away dirt and remove oil that can clog pores. Leaves the skin feeling fresh and clean.
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Oleamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramide DEA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, NaCl (salt. just salt), Panthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
what are the best drugstore:
gentle face wash that cleans skin without stripping away moisture
morning face product
mask containing sulfur that will dry up deep-down, pore-clogging oil
once a week acne product
blackhead product
spot treatment with glycolic and salicylic acids that exfoliates the dead skin cells and absorbs oil
medicated primer
translucent powder
p.s. - any you can answer would be soo helpful! especially whitehead treatment. thanks soo much (:
I have a little acne and blackheads that I wanna get rid of, but all of the things that i use don't help and sometimes make it worse. Is there something that I can mix up at home that works better than over the counter stuff or is there an over the counter thing that actually works? I use an apricot scrub that is medicated, buit it almost seems like the scrub is bad for your skin and tears it up worse than taking off the dead skin cells and dirt. Any advice would be obliged Ü
i've heard that pro active is good...but it is too expensive for me. if you know of anything else that is easier on the wallet that would be good Ü