The first product we will take a short look at is called Proactiv. I am absolutely sure you have seen this product hawked by everyone from Jessica Simpson to your local Avon representative. They utilize a three part system which I have briefly outlined below for your viewing pleasure.

Step one will be the obligatory Renewing cleanser they boast:

• A unique, oil-free formulated acne cleanser
• Smooth tiny beads exfoliate dead skin cells and other impurities
• Deep cleaning, prescription-grade peroxide – a grade not available in store-bought brands –penetrates pores, attacks and heals blemishes fast

Step two in this system includes revitalizing toner:

• Refreshing, alcohol-free toner
• Removes plug to eliminate clogged pores
• Helps remove excess oil for refreshed, clear skin, while soothing botanicals gently balance your skin tone

Step three is a repairing lotion:

• A light, oil-free skin-clearing lotion
• Prescription-grade peroxide lotion heals blemishes, and helps prevent new one

If you are to believe the hype than this product surely will make a dent in the war on acne, but before you run out to buy it their are still two more products to take a look at first!

If you were a child of the 80’s like me then you certainly remember the next product. OXY pads. These have changed over the years from just generic alcho pads to something much more sophisticated. They boast the following:

• Aggressively treats and helps prevent pimples
• No. 1 pharmacist recommended brand
• Oxy Maximum Pads have a patented formula, which aggressively penetrates deep into the pores where pimples start
• They work continuously between washings to help prevent and eliminate blemishes
• Experience immediate results as they instantly start to unclog pores by removing dirt and oil, providing long-lasting protection against pimples

• Treats and helps prevent acne pimples
• 2% Salicylic acid acne medication

Now these are an inexpensive daily and easy to acess approach to acne treatment. As you probably remember sometimes they worked better and sometimes they didnt work at all.

The next item is most certainly obligatory as we have already mentioned oxy pads, we must absolutely mention their fierce competitor Clearasel.
Clearasil Ultra® Deep Pore Cleansing Pads fight pimples fast and prevent their return without the mess. Clearasil Ultra® is the next generation cleansing pad that deep cleans pores to clear existing pimples fast and help prevent new ones from forming. Visibly Clearer Skin.

Benefits

• Deep cleans pores, controls oil, and reduces shine
• Reduces breakouts and redness

Active Ingredient

• Salicylic acid 2%, a proven antibacterial agent and exfoliate

As you can tell many of these products use mostly the same ingredients to achieve the same goal, less or no acne. For some of us though this may be impossible without a dermatologist and some prescription help from them. Do not fret and stay vigilant. The first step to winning the war on acne is being informed. Good Luck.