Looking
For An Acne Medication Solution? Here's A Quick OTC Acne
Treatment Comparison
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If you are looking for an acne medication
solution, there are many over the counter treatments to choose
from. But what is the best acne treatment? This gives you a
quick OTC acne treatment comparison, so you can choose the OTC
acne skin care product that works best for you.
Over the counter acne products should be
used for mild, or Grade I acne. If you treat acne during this
stage, you have a better chance of controlling it before it
progresses to the next stage.
It is typical to find blackheads and
whiteheads with mild acne. There may be some papules and
pustules at this stage, but they are more infrequent. Mild acne
can improve quite a bit by the application of over the counter
topical treatments.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide is probably the most common
acne medication. It works by killing the bacteria that causes
breakouts. It also unclogs pores and can reduce inflammation.
You can purchase Benzoyl Peroxide over the counter in strengths
from 2.5% to 10%. It is the main ingredient in many popular
acne treatments, including Proactiv.
Benzoyl Peroxide is extremely drying to the
skin, so you should always use it along with acne face
moisturizer. It is always best to get your skin used to it
gradually by using lower strengths, and applying very small
amounts to begin with. You may even want to only use it every
other day in beginning. Over a few weeks time, you should be
able to build up to using it more frequently and can opt for a
strength that is stronger, if you think you need it.
Resorcinol and
Sulfer
Recorcinol and sulfer are typically found
together in acne products. Resorcinol helps remove dead skin
cell buildup. Sulfer has been used for a number of years to
prevent acne. Resorcinol usually comes in strengths of 2% and
surfer usually comes in strengths of 5% to 8%. These
ingredients are found in some Clearasil products.
Salicylic
Acid
Salicylic Acid corrects abnormal shedding of
skin cells that block pore openings to reduce breakouts. This
product works very well for those who have blackheads and
whiteheads. The typical strength is .5 to 2%. Some Oxy, Noxema
and Stridex products contain salicylic acid.
Alcohol and
Acetone
Alcohol and acetone are typically found
together in many treatments for oily skin. Alcohol helps reduce
bacteria and acetone removes excess oil in your skin. You
typically will find these two ingredients in astringents,
toners and cleansers.
Now when you are looking for an acne
medication solution, you will be better prepared with this
quick OTC acne treatment comparison.
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