| Prescription acne treatments are not only harmful, | | | | record for me. Right now, I wouldn't use any |
| they can oftentimes cause birth defects, acne | | | | other cleansing system. |
| scars, chapped skin, and bloody lips. Gross! | | | | 2. Benzoyl peroxide: Almost any acne product |
| Unfortunately, there are not always good | | | | with benzoyl peroxide in it is bound to work in |
| over-the-counter acne treatments that seem to | | | | some fashion. Some products begin with a 2.5% |
| work quite as effectively in many respects as | | | | solution and then steadily increase to a 10% |
| their prescription counterparts. However, I've | | | | concentration of benzoyl peroxide. For spot |
| found three of the best over the counter acne | | | | treatments, I'm usually happy with 5%-10% |
| treatments are ones that I can order online for | | | | benzoyl peroxide concentrate. |
| cheap, or get at places like Wal-Mart or Target. | | | | 3. Salicylic acid: Products with salicylic acid, such as |
| Here's some of the best over the counter acne | | | | the sprays you can buy at the Clinique counter or |
| treatments that I always stock in my acne | | | | at Walmart and Target. Salicylic acid, unlike |
| cabinet. | | | | benzoyl peroxide, does not stain clothing, towels, |
| 1. Proactiv: Yes, Proactiv really does work as well | | | | or sheets, but it's not often used in high quantities |
| as they say it does. Mind you, everyone is | | | | on the face. Use it on places like your back, |
| different, so it's not a guarantee it will work for | | | | chest, and arms. |
| you, but I've used it for over a year, and that's a | | | | |