I started to have pimples when I was on 3rd Yr. High School (how did my acne start? read my last post). And now, I'm already 3rd Yr. College. For more than 4 years of suffering from acne, I've used a lot of products that says "helps prevent pimples", "dries out pimples fast",and many more. But only few really prevent and dries out pimples.. these are the products that I have used for the past 4 years:
1. Clean & Clear Deep Cleaning Facial Wash - I bought it because it says that it helps prevent pimples. But after using it, my acne got worst. Rating - 2/10
2. Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser - this product is good because it keeps my skin oil free for a long time. Rating - 6/10
3. Clean & Clear Blackheads Scrub - my acne got worst after using this product. Rating - 1/10
4. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash - it really dries out the pimples but made my skin really really dry. Rating - 7/10
5. Eskinol Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash - it helps prevent pimples but after 3 weeks of using it, it's not that effective anymore. Rating - 7/10
6.Proactiv - so far, this is the best product I've used. I really see a big improvement on my face after using it. But I didn't continue using it because it's too expensive. Rating - 9/10
7. PanOxyl 2.5% & 5% - a good over-the-counter product. I also see a big improvement on my face after using it. I recommend 2.5% because it doesn't dry the skin too much. It's a lot cheaper than Proactiv. Rating - 9/10
8. Eskinol with Dalacin C, Affaxine, Squalene, Myra 300 E - this has been famous here in the Philippines. My friend told me to use this because it's really effetive so I decided to try it. And it works great! But I didn't continue using it after a month because it's becoming less effective. Rating - 8/10
9. Sensa Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash - I'm using this product now. It helps prevent my pimples from coming. Doesn't dry the skin too much. Rating - 8/10
10. Tea Tree Oil (The Body Shop) - pure tea tree oil helps combat pimples. It's really effective for me. When I see a pimple forming, I'll just put a little tea tree oil on it and when I wake up, its gone. The problem is, it's too expensive. 10mL for about 8$ / P390.00. Rating - 9/10
11. Baking Soda - I know some of you didn't know that baking soda can be used to treat pimples (there are so many natural products that can be used to treat pimples, and I'll post it next time). I just used this last December 2008 for about 2 weeks and I've seen an improvement on my face. How to use this? Mix 2 tbsp of baking soda and a little water until you form a thick paste and scrub it gently on your face for about 1 minute and leave it on your face for about 1 minute and rinse with warm water. Rating - 8/10
12. Lemon/Lime as a toner - I'm currently using this together with my Sensa Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash. It made my pores smaller and my acne marks is fading fast. How to make Lemon/Lime Toner? Squeeze the lemon/lime and put it in a bottle and store in the refrigerator. Put a little water if it stings when you're applying it on your face. Rating - 9/10
There you have it! But there are still products that I have used but I forgot their names, I'll just post it next time if I remember their names. By the way, since I'm a guy, most of this products are bought secretly. I don't want my mom or my sister or my girlfriend to know what I am using. I'm just shy to tell them. What are the products that I bought and used secretly? Clean & Clear Facial wash, Clean & Clear Blackheads Scrub, Proactiv, PanOxyl, Eskinol with Dalacin C - Affaxine - Squalene - Myra 300 E, Tea Tree Oil, Baking Soda. It's really hard to be a guy. lol! Before I'm just using water to clean my face, and look what happened?! I became metrosexual now. lol! But it's fine, it's better to take care of your face than just let pimples conquer your whole face.
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