If you're in the market for acne treatment, you've probably noticed Neutrogena acne treatment products. The well-known skin care products manufacturer makes a wide array of different products with active ingredients designed to prevent, clear and conceal acne blemishes. Neutrogena also manufactures kits containing everything you need to treat your pimples.
Causes
Teenagers seem to suffer disproportionately from acne because hormones can promote oil generation in your skin, according to the website MayoClinic.com. But anyone can get pimples, and many adults find themselves fighting acne. Adult women often get them at the time of menstruation or while they're pregnant; again, you can blame hormones for that.
Function
Neutrogena's acne-fighting products include masks, gels, cleansers, scrubs, toners, pads and lotions. Many feature active acne-fighting ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Some of the products, such as Neutrogena's oil-free line, would suit people with especially oily, acne-prone skin. The company intends other products, such as the anti-wrinkle anti-blemish products, for adults with older skin who need anti-aging ingredients as well as anti-acne ingredients.
Ingredients
Neutrogena acne treatments such as Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel and Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot gel contain salicylic acid. Salicylic acid treats acne by causing the skin on your face to peel off, according to the website Drugs.com. When the skin peels, it loosens and clears whiteheads and blackheads, which helps to stop future breakouts.
More Ingredients
Meanwhile, Neutrogena's Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask product and the company's On The Spot Acne Treatment both contain benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many over-the-counter and prescription acne treatments, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Benzoyl peroxide can fight against the bacteria that causes and worsens cases of acne, and also can help to clear dead skin cells from your pores.
Systems
You may decide to purchase one of Neutrogena's acne systems. The company's Complete Acne Therapy System includes a cleanser with salicylic acid, a lotion with benzoyl peroxide, and an oil-free SPF 15 moisturizer, and sells for about $20. Neutrogena's Rapid Clear 7-Day Intervention Kit, meanwhile, includes a scrub cleanser and seven daily treatments with salicylic acid, and also sells for about $20.
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