Adults and teenagers alike struggle with acne. Breakouts and pimples always seem to crop up at the most inconvenient times. Millions of dollars are spent each year by people looking to control acne and blemishes. Companies that make these products advertise relentlessly to corner the market, but quality and effectiveness are what pay dividends. Take control of your acne with these tried-and-true products.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil
Sold as part of the chain's Tea Tree line, this 10-milliliter vial of oil could be mistaken for the Body Shop's similarly shaped line of home fragrance oils. The store recommends using a cotton swab to dab the highly concentrated oil on blemishes to reduce size and inflammation.
Dermalogica mediBac Sebum Clearing Masque
Skin-care products in the Dermalogica line are preferred by adults for their ability to control sebum, or skin oil, that clogs pores and creates pimples. The mask opens pores without causing dryness.
Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion
Hormonal imbalance is one of the leading causes of acne breakouts. Sold at department store cosmetic counters, the Clinique lotion has a formula that offsets acne caused by hormones.
Dr. Hauschka Normalizing Day Oil
The plant-based treatment made by Dr. Hauschka Skin Care uses various extracts to repair the connective tissue in the face. The result is elastic pores that do not clog and produce pimples.
Beauty Society Blemish 911
Blemish 911 is a salicylic acid-based gel that uses algae and green tea to relieve dryness and irritation. A glycerin additive acts as a seal, making it more difficult for pimples to form.
Merle Norman LUXIVA Clear Complexion Gel Cleanser
Another gel, Merle Norman's LUXIVA is also made with salicylic acid. Fragrance- and oil-free, the gel claims to reduce redness while eliminating acne.
Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Complexion Correction Pads
The Peter Thomas Roth line mixes 10 percent glycolic acid and 0.5 percent salicylic acid to form the active ingredient. The double-sided pads exfoliate and clean pores. Natural extracts of chamomile, green tea and aloe vera moisturize the skin.
Patricia Wexler M.D. 2-Step Glyco Peel
Sold through the Bath & Body Works chain of stores, the two-step peel works to reduce acne and rejuvenate skin. The glycolic acid micropeel is applied to strip the skin of sebum and surface blemishes. A second layer of acne lotion balances skin tone and moisturizes.
Prescriptives Acne Defense
Prescriptives' boutique line of skin-care products combines nature and medication. Algae, oatmeal and green tea moisturize the skin, while salicylic acid clears and opens pores.
PanOxyl
PanOxyl cleansers and bars are some of the most powerful over-the-counter acne treatments available. Containing 10 percent benzoyl peroxide, the soap clears and opens pores. PanOxyl is available in facial and body treatments.
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