Acne, also known as pimples, appear on your skin surface and can destroy the smooth surface of your skin and result in scars and emotional distress, warns the Mayo Clinic staff. Acne treatments come in many forms, including fluid products like creams and serums. The most effective treatments, as chosen by skincare experts, help keep your complexion clear while simultaneously moisturizing and conditioning your skin for a healthy, natural glow.
Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Night Treatment
Nu Skin's night acne cream won top marks from cosmetics and skincare expert Paula Begoun in her product review book, "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." She named it as one of the top beta hydroxy acid products on the market, and she also gave it her rare "Paula's Pick" award that's reserved for only the truly outstanding products. It's formulated with salicylic acid to help clear your pores of blemishes while alpha lipoic acid and retinol help to smooth and brighten your skin. Basic moisturizers and vitamin E also hydrate and condition the skin.
Clearasil Ultra Pimple Blocker Pen
Elle magazine rated Clearasil's pen-dispensed blemish serum as one of the most popular acne treatments. Its active ingredient, salicylic acid, keeps pores clear to avoid the inflammation and infection that leads to pimples. The stick applicator lets you can carry it with you for convenient, discreet blemish control whenever you feel a pimple coming up.
Tretinoin
Tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A, is only available as a prescription from your dermatologist but is ideal for severe acne that can't be resolved with over-the-counter treatments. Common drug trade names include Renova, Avita and Retin-A. It's an effective topical cream for controlling acne and works by enhancing your skin cell's turnover rate while unclogging your pores and hair follicles, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Olay Total Effects + Blemish Control
Begoun loved Olay's anti-aging fluid with blemish control powers. She notes that its salicylic acid active ingredient can effectively penetrate the pores' follicle lining to "dislodging blackheads while soothing the skin." Basic moisturizers and anti-aging treatments like niacinamide may also help to recondition the skin and guard against signs of aging, such as skin discolorations.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2009
- Elle Magazine: Best Acne Treatments
- Mayo Clinic: Acne Treatments
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