The Best Skincare Products For Acne

If you have acne, you're just one of 17 million people in the United States who are afflicted with this skin condition, according to Brown University. The university says it's largely due to plugged pores that encourage bacteria growth. Clear out your pores with a variety of skin-care products designed to treat blemishes for a naturally clearer skin complexion.

ProActiv Daily Protection Plus Sunscreen SPF 15

Skin-care expert Paula Begoun tested ProActiv's daily moisturizing cream, part of its acne treatment kit, and found its efficacy to be "very good." The beauty editors of "InStyle" magazine also ranked it, along with the other acne products in ProActive's line, as 2009's best acne regimen for oily skin. Begoun liked its use of "helpful absorbent ingredients," which reduce the surface oil that contributes to acne while simultaneously reducing shine. It's also formulated with salicylic acid, an effective anti-acne chemical. Begoun concludes that its texture is lightweight and it's perfect for oily and normal skin.

Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum

Juice Beauty offers an all-natural solution for blemishes with its acne-clearing serum, which "Women's Health" magazine picked as one of the most "powerful pimple busters." The manufacturer makes the serum with natural alpha hydroxy acids such as citrus extract to help exfoliate your pores and keep your skin clear. It's also made with antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin A, helping to defend and repair your skin.

Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser

Don't let a buildup of oils, dead skin and dirt clog your pores and create a breakout of pimples. Neutrogena's cleanser received the much-coveted "Paula's Pick" award from Begoun, who only gives it to exceptional skin-care products. The cleanser also comes recommended by "Elle" magazine's beauty columnist. The cleanser exfoliates the surface of your skin, while glycolic and salicylic acids fight acne. Begoun reports that it's one of the company's least-abrasive scrubs, perfect for deep cleaning acne-prone skin without causing excessive irritation.

Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel

Murad formulates its gel with salicylic acid at a concentrated strength of 1 percent, Begoun says. She also notes its inclusion of anti-irritants, which may help to soothe your skin and reduce the inflamed redness that's commonly seen in a breakout. Regular exfoliation doesn't just treat existing acne, but it can also help stave off future breakouts.