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By Angela Palmer, Acne Guide

Choosing an OTC Product

Friday July 30, 2010

Most of us head straight for the skin care aisle when acne rears its head. And fortunately, there are some fairly effective OTC treatment options on the market.

But choosing one can seem overwhelming. Who hasn't compared acne treatment cleansers, lotions, scrubs and solutions, wondering which one would be the best choice?

For OTC products, the most effective ingredients will be benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, (and sulfur to a lesser extent) or a combination of these. Start your search by focusing on products that contain these ingredients.

Products that contain the same active ingredients will work in generally the same way, so feel free t choose whichever brand you like best. If you don't notice an improvement after several weeks, you may want to switch products.

Do try one with a different active ingredient. Because benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid work in different ways, one might give you better results than the other.

Not all acne can be treated with OTC products, so if you don't see improvement don't hesitate to give your doctor a call.

Treating Acne Over the Counter:

Comments
August 1, 2010 at 11:31 am
(1) Katrine says:

Zits are just bills which can easily be paid if you agree to pay for the creation of your soul. If you do, please feel free to use Gods paying system. Plenty of soap and water, massages and combing your hair.

“All you have to do, to become healthy again, is fairly simple and cheep. If you are happy with yourself, your stay and would like to continue your stay here on planet Earth, please agree to paying for the creation of your souls. Do not worry. Everything has been lined up for everybody.

When you have decided to pay, feel free to use our paying system. All you have to do is wash up with soap, massage yourselves and comb your hair. Your bills comes in forms of bodyhairs, cellulites, spots on your skin, deseases, and so on. All you have to do is use our paying system, as much as you would like, and you will see changes for the better.

In my perfect world we have the sollution for everything.

Lots of love, my children.

God.”

August 13, 2010 at 12:50 am
(2) westleybus says:

depends degree program

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