best cleanser for acne..

Pareezay · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:16 PM

..which you have used?

sweetpip · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:05 PM

My beautician gave me MD formulations cleanser, in conjunction with the face and body scrub to use and I find that this has really helped.

It is a little bit expensive here in the UK, but you'll find it is cheaper in America/website. However, you do get a lot of use from one bottle.

maroush · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:13 PM

I would say any products from:

MD
Skinceuticals
Jan Marini
DDF

Also, if your acne is cystic, you may ask your Dr to prescribe you a benzoyl peroxide cleanser.

sanadubai · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:25 PM

bst 1 is loreal...n avon.....

sahar2008 · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:13 PM

i use Healthy Cleanse Foaming Cleanser and Toner in One from COSMEDICINE. It removes all the makeup and leaves my skin refreshed.

Pareezay · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:15 PM

My face has been breaking out every few months since the last couple of years. Usually it clears up within a week or so but it hasn't in the past 7 weeks. My skin has always been very clear so now this is bothering me. That's why I need to know what can stop it from coming back. Every day, I see a few more breakouts.

maroush · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Ok, it could just be hormones flaring...but it's best to see your dermatologist... sounds like you could have dormant acne, which could be treated with tretinoin and/or antibiotics. I think this issue is deeper than the epedermis....so superficial cleansers/creams available in drugstores (especially if they don't have a product licence number on the back) won't do much.

sweetpip · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Sounds like you have exactly the same problem as me Pareezay. I get acne for a couple of months either during summer or when I've been stressed about exams, and it has been like this for the past 8 years, and mainly on my back.

This might not be a solution that is recommended or for everyone, but last year after more than 5 years I got fed up of being put on antibiotics and other acne drugs, that I just stopped taking them, because they weren't helping me at all. Instead, I get a microderm every month and use the MD cleanser. Alhumdulillah I haven't had any breakout for a year, depite the amount of stress I have been under for the last two months. However, I am hoping to be referred to a dermotologist soon to discuss removing the scars on my back by laser.

sparkle_dust786 · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:31 PM

try clearskin avon products...

WhateverFloatsUrBoat · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:33 PM

i like the biore scrub and the st.apricot scrub w/ salicylic acid

nadz123 · Jul 4th, 2009, 08:31 PM

whats MD

sumorani · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:13 PM

ive read a lot of good reviews about DDF but havent used any myself.

if its bothering you a lot and uve tried using a few things on ur own, u should see a derm.

AnjanaSaDil · Jul 5th, 2009, 12:43 AM

anything with either benzoyl peroxide or 2% salicylic acid is the best for oily skin and acne.

Gina~ · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pareezay

My face has been breaking out every few months since the last couple of years. Usually it clears up within a week or so but it hasn't in the past 7 weeks. My skin has always been very clear so now this is bothering me. That's why I need to know what can stop it from coming back. Every day, I see a few more breakouts.

Pareezay, most important is to stick to one product or product range. Most acne cleansers are very drying and it's important to use a oil-free moisturizer with it as well as a toner.

Like maroush said, it sounds hormone related and perhaps u shud get a simple test done.