Effective Acne Creams

Effective Acne Creams
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Acne is caused by excess oil, clogged pores and bacteria. Inflammation in your oil glands and hair follicles is what determines how severe your acne will be, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Genetics or an increase in hormones may be your acne triggers. If you are suffering mild or severe acne, there are effective acne creams available without a prescription.

Clearasil Stay Clear Adult Tinted Treatment Cream

Clearasil Stay Clear Adult Tinted Treatment Cream contains sulfur and resorcinol. These ingredients help to heal existing acne and prevent future break-outs, without over-drying your skin. It's light beige tint help conceal any redness. The sulfur and resorcinol combination removes dead skin cells, dirt and oil without being harsh on your skin.

Clearasil Stay Clear Tinted or Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream

Clearasil Stay Clear Tinted or Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream contains the highest amount of benzoyl peroxide you can buy without a prescription. Benzoyl Peroxide destroys acne-causing bacteria, and removes dead skin cells and oil that can clog your pores. An absorbent agent called bentonite also helps to absorb excess oil for shine-free skin.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control contains salicylic acid, which slows down the shedding to prevent pores from clogging. It can break down whiteheads and blackheads. Unlike many acne creams that have salicylic acid, this one does not contain alcohol. Acne creams containing alcohol can over-dry your skin.

Murad Acne and Wrinkle Reducer

Murad Acne and Wrinkle Reducer fights off acne and minimizes lines and wrinkles. Salicylic acid, willow bark extract, and silver are combined eliminate and prevent acne. Collagen and marine kelp extract both work to stimulate your skin's collagen production, to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment contains salicylic acid, and it works by immediately reducing the size of a pimple. Redness on your skin is also reduced. The pus from your pimple is drawn to the surface skin through the pore. This strong acne fighting formula will not over-dry your skin.

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Article reviewed by V. Mac Last updated on: Jun 30, 2010

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