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Over the Counter Acne Meds

posted 2 years ago in Beauty

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artbee February 28, 2010

My wedding is coming up fast.... and of course I'm breaking out like crazy! It's not really normal for me so I don't know what to do about it, and I don't have time to see a doctor. Any ideas of acne meds that work super fast that I can easily get somewhere like Walgreens? Thanks!

2 years ago

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lilyfaith June 23, 2012 Lakeview, Chicago

#1 thing I'd look at is your diet. Are you eating unhealthy? That will exacerbate acne within a few days, but within about a week of healthy eating your skin should start glowing.

#2 is stress, which I'm guessing your wedding and life is causing! Stress always makes me break out, so try to spend more time relaxing.

#3 make sure you're washing your face twice a day. I love the Clinique 3 step system, and because I have sensitive skin, I swap out the cleanser (step 1) once a day every other day with Clean and Clear Acne Scrub.

Good luck!

2 years ago

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MissAsB June 6, 2009 Married in CO, Living in AL

You should try the Neutrogena Acne Solutions line. It worked really well at clearing my skin (a little too drying for me though).

2 years ago

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SeeingStars July 27, 2010

Also helps to drink more water. Cleanse from the inside too!

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Bamboo June 2010 Midwest

I use a benzoyl peroxide cream and it works well. You could also try a salycylic spot cream. I've also heard that using an anti aging cream with retinol helps acne. I would just like to point out that a good diet and water do not really do a lot when it comes to certain kinds of acne (like mine!). It requires addtl treatment.

2 years ago