Bad acne, can you recommend a good face cleaner?

I have bad acne. what is a good face cleaner for my whole body b/c I have it on my face and on my back and on my chest and on the sholders and on the arms?? what should I use

I have tried many different acne medications. I tried proactive and it worked when I was younger but now I am not happy with it. My skin seems to have regulated itself though wich is great and I don't use anything now. If you have acne all over then prehaps you should consult a dermatologist. Sometimes what you eat also triggers acne so keep an eye on when break outs happen.

I am a big fan of Mary Kay makeup and facial cleansers and lotion. I have been using the combination for the last 2 years and I love it. I've noticed so many improvements in my skin. You should look into it because if you consistanly use the same brand product they combine to make skin healthier and more radiant. If you aren't familiar with Mary Kay you should look into it, there's a lot of different options for different skin types, using all the harsh products for severe acne sometimes causes more harm. Mary Kay stuff is somewhat spendy, but last a long time. As for your back and shoulders, I tried using Apricot scrub lighly and it really helped plus it clearned away dead skin so my skin felt healthier.

me and my mum have been experimentin with bio yogurt, like danone, just a little bit on the worst areas, then rincing off with water be4 we go to bed. it seems to help with my worst outbreaks. please, if you cood try it, just once a day before you go 2 bed, for a fortnite, I wood luv to hear if it helps you too. we have a theory that the friendly bacteria in the yougurt kills the bacteria that cause spots, so helpin your skin feel healthier. however, after a time, the friendly bacteria may mutate, to cause spots again, so ud have use the yogurt on a regular basis to kill the mutatin bacteria. if you give it a go, fun mail me through this website for the results, please.

oh, and as well as that, use a gentle face cleaner twice a day- or watever cleaner suits your skin, you have to experiment, I use olay, as my skin is v sensitive

Proactive worked very good for me. I had very bad acne too. hope that helps =]

Also, I don't know if this worked for anyone else, but I know it works for me, when I get a zit, I put toothpaste on it overnight, and by the morning, it's gone.

the best one I tried so far in my whole entire life was Oripan Soap which is made in Korea, If you goto nearest Korean market and ask for it, they may have it. they used to have that around sydney but I can't seem to find that anymore

It withdraws all the oil off the skin and works within 2-3 days. I honestly recommend you that soap.
ww.oripan.com

and if anyone knows who sells this product in Sydney can you let me know? I'm trying to get my cousin to send me this over since I can't find it here..

There are two man categories, topical or systemic.

Keratolytic (Exfoliating) Agents: These products affect the comedogenesis (see table above) process by normalizing desquamation (the exfoliation process). This makes it easier for the proper exfoliation and softening of the follicle epithelium, the tiny tissue covering pore openings. The two most commonly available items in this category are alpha-hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide.

Alpha hydroxy acids: Glycolic acid, the most well-known of the bunch is a useful adjuvant therapy for mild acne. Mandelic acid, a lesser known one, but one that combines the keratolytic properties of glycolic acid with natural antibacterial properties that help reduce the presence of P. acnes, may be considered a more effective alpha hydroxy acid in treating acne lesions. It is also much less irritating than glycolic acid, a factor that may be very important to those with sensitive skin who are unable to use other agents such as Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, or salicylic acid. It is effective in treating mild cases of acne on its own, and can be used successfully with other therapies on moderate acne.

Salicylic Acid: Salicylic Acid is a Beta-hydroxy acid. It's exfoliating action is similar to that of glycolic acid, but it remains on the top of the skin, cleansing out pores. Salicylic acid is particularly effective at decreasing the number of noninflammatory lesions such as blackheads and whiteheads.

Sulfur and resorcinol: These older medications tend to work mostly on the surface of your skin to help heal existing blemishes by unclogging pores.

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
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hey dont worry about acne its pretty easy to get rid of I used to have it real bad to a couple of years what I would do is take a napkin or somthing like that and put ubing achole on it it stings really bad but it drys up your pours and closes them then so my face didnt get two dry I would wach my face with clean and clear the one with the tiney micro beads and once I got it under controle I stoped using the rubing achole my skins been clear for about a year and a half now

There is a new product called "perfect skin" created by: Genuine Health. It's an all natural internal supplement that provides you with the right nutrients to clear up your skin everywhere! This product has personally worked for me and a few people I know. It can also be taken with any medication or topical (external) acne wash. It is supposed to take up to six months to fully work, but it worked much faster for me. It does, however work differently for different people. The approximate cost of this product is $22.00 for 60 pills, or $40.00 for 120 pills. This is an excellent product for everyone! And it's all natural! If you have any other questions about you skin please do not hesitate to write me

Firstly using substances derived from vitamin A like retin-a or tazarotene, to reduce inflammation of the skin and to unplug pores. Retin-A can cause skin reddening at first but this is quite normal as the skin's blood supply is improved and younger looking skin begins to appear presenting a youthful complexion. Using a product that includes zinc will also help the vitamin a function better.
you can find more information at
http://www.nutrition4yourskin.co.uk/

I've used Proactiv since I was 9 and it's always worked for me. What I usually do is when I'm in the shower, use the proactive that need water, rub it on my face, then pour water on my face. Once I get out, I use the refining mask for any zits and once I'm done with that, that clear stuff (forgot what it is called) and then the repairing lotion
another face cleaner is neutrogena citrus scrub. Rub it on your face, let it sit, and then wash it off, and put lotion on your face. So those are what I used. Hope this helped!