| Some of the most effective treatments for acne | | | | maybe a combination of the two? Those who |
| are over the counter acne products. These | | | | have dry skin will benefit most from over the |
| products are literally easily within reach that more | | | | counter acne products that are in cream or gel |
| and more people suffering from acne are giving | | | | form. These will treat acne and hydrate the skin |
| up their expensive prescription medicines for | | | | at the same time. Those who have oily skin |
| these more affordable acne solutions. Over the | | | | should stick with acne products that are in the |
| counter acne products are not only generally less | | | | form of a wash or liquid. Water-based products |
| expensive, but they are also usually just as | | | | will wash away excess oils and will not clog pores. |
| effective with minimal bad side effects. | | | | Combination skin types need to be spot-treated, |
| Before deciding on self-medication, there are a | | | | which means use water-based products for oily |
| number of things to consider before buying an | | | | skin and then moisturize the dry areas with |
| over the counter acne product. You will be | | | | cream or gel products. |
| choosing among hundreds of acne products, all | | | | The third and last step is to define your goals for |
| proclaiming that they are the best. It is not | | | | treating acne. Do you just want to prevent acne? |
| enough that you just go and buy the best-selling | | | | Then use the proper skin care products. Is your |
| product or the most expensive brand. Here are 3 | | | | objective to get rid of your current pimples? |
| simple steps to help you choose the right over | | | | There are mild over the counter acne products |
| the counter acne product for you. | | | | that are made specifically for that purpose. Do |
| First of all, evaluate the severity of your acne. Do | | | | you want to achieve smooth, crater-free, and |
| you have a few pimples and possibly a smattering | | | | scar-free skin? There are many acne treatments |
| of whiteheads and blackheads? Then you might | | | | that minimize scarring and clear away existing |
| have mild acne. Or maybe you have more than a | | | | acne scars. |
| few pimples, some red spots, and perhaps acne | | | | Regular usage of over the counter acne products |
| scarring in some areas of your face? You could | | | | may take a couple of weeks to a few months |
| be diagnosed with moderate acne. If you have a | | | | before they start showing any effects. It is |
| major breakout of pimples and lesions that are | | | | important to read the product's packaging first to |
| scattered all over your face, then you might be | | | | know the proper dosage and application. You |
| suffering from a severe case of acne. Knowing | | | | might have to go through a number of over the |
| how mild or how severe your acne is can help | | | | counter acne products before you find the right |
| you choose the right acne products that contain | | | | one that works for you. Just remember not use |
| the right ingredients to treat your acne. | | | | two products at the same time without the |
| The second step is to analyze your skin type. Is | | | | guidance of a doctor. |
| your skin dry and flaky, or clogged and oily, or | | | | |