| There are several skin care programs or systems | | | | care lines do offer on-line support on their |
| designed to fight acne through the use of several | | | | websites to answer any questions about the |
| products. (Such programs include Proactiv, Obagi | | | | products or ordering. |
| and Jan Marini.) What is even more convenient in | | | | Since there are many skin care programs for |
| starting and maintaining a skin care regimen is that | | | | acne, finding the right one can take a few tries. |
| these skin care products are often combined in a | | | | Again, acne is caused by different factors in |
| kit. You just pay one price for several items that | | | | different people - what may work for some may |
| the skin care line has developed for your skin | | | | not work for others. Therefore the ingredients |
| needs. These include everything you will need to | | | | and formulas in the skin care lines differ from |
| have clean and clear skin, include cleanser, toner, | | | | others. Some use oxygen, others use high |
| moisturizer (day and night creams) and | | | | concentrations of glycolic acids or Retin A in their |
| sometimes a mask. These skin care programs | | | | products. It really becomes a personal choice as |
| are usually sold on the internet through their own | | | | to what you try or what your dermatologist |
| websites or through online skin care stores. | | | | recommends. The reputable skin care lines do |
| If the products work for you and you run out of | | | | extensive research on acne and the ingredients |
| one product before another they usually sell each | | | | that treat it successfully. If you are not sure |
| individually for easy reordering. It is important to | | | | what skin care line to try you can either see a |
| look for return policies. These skin care programs | | | | dermatologist (who will most likely offer one or |
| are more expensive than over the counter items | | | | two lines in his office) or visit your local reputable |
| and if a product does dry out your skin or if by | | | | Esthetician. A licensed esthetician can analyze your |
| chance there is a reaction that does not subside | | | | skin through a skin analysis. This is usually |
| you don't want to be stuck with products that | | | | performed with a lighted magnifying glass where |
| you can not use. A 30 day return policy is the | | | | the skin is studied by the trained eye along with |
| norm if you buy over the internet. These product | | | | touch. Some may even use a Wood's Lamp - a |
| lines can often be purchased in dermatologist's | | | | device that shows damage of the skin through |
| offices. This is often beneficial if you have | | | | ultraviolet light. The skin care professional will also |
| combination skin and need a more specific | | | | provide an in depth question and answer session. |
| individualized skin care routine because the doctor | | | | Through these methods they can determine what |
| can help you choose the right products instead of | | | | your skin needs and if you may have any |
| having to guess yourself. However, most skin | | | | sensitivity to certain products. |