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5 Top Tips to Finding the Best Acne Skin Care

There are so many acne skin care products on the market – which should you choose? It is frustrating sorting through the good ones and the ones that are just watered down.

The following is a short list of what to look for in the best acne skin care to help guide you in making your selection.

1. One Product Won’t Cut It – All acne skin care must involve more than one product. Getting a toner that is supposed to zap your acne just isn’t enough.

2. Acne Medication – The most effective ingredient in an acne product is benzoyl peroxide. It can be more concentrated for severe acne (up to 10%) – but be careful, it is very drying in this form. Or, it can be less concentrated for long term, continued use with little side effects (as low as 2.5%).

3. See A Doctor – If your acne is severe, you may have to go to a dermatologist to get a prescription to zap the acne quickly to prevent scarring, then use an over the counter product that isn’t as concentrated to keep up with your newly found clear skin. (more…)