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Acne Products
The good news is that with more research devoted to skin care and acne than ever before, a great variety of acne products have become available. The tough part is figuring out which acne product is best for you. Acne products come with a variety of benefits, some more tailored to your particular needs than others.
The Right Acne Product for You
You want a safe and effective acne product that is easy to apply, has manageable side effects, isn't messy, won't stain and won't make you look worse while you're trying to look better.
Keep in mind that what might be a right acne product for one person, may not be the right product for everyone. With such a variety of products available you need to consider different forms of products. Topical antimicrobials and topical retinoids have been popular active ingredients in acne products for decades. More recently, combination products have become popular. An alternative to traditional acne products is hormone therapy.
Finding the Right Acne Product
It's a tall order, but together with a dermatologist you can probably find a product that is right for you. Some of the issues the two of you will want to consider when selecting an acne product include:
- Can an over-the-counter (OTC) product do the trick or would a prescription acne medication work better in your case?
- What are some of the more effective medications available?
- Can you treat the multiple causes of acne without multiple acne products?
- Which topical delivery vehicle is best for your skin type? Is it cream, gel, lotion or foam? What are the cosmetic benefits of different delivery vehicles?
