Zit remover?

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

Hey, this has probably been done before, but I missed it.

I don't have terrible acne or anything, but I do get lots of zits on my face. I was wondering if anyone had a good suggestion for an OTC product that works well?

Just about anything will be good if it does something (isoproply alcohol doesn't work well).

[supernova]

1. Pro Activ

is good stuff. You get a starter kit with cleanser, toner, and the acne med, and a moisterizer...

I got it this past winter and it does help, though I got a really itchy rash from the acne med part at first. I was using too much, now I just dab it on the break outs and don't use it like another all-over face moisterizer. This is common, I've learned.

But, yeah it works like a charm.

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

3. Yea, I've seen that (well, actually I saw Jessica Simpson in the commecial

didn't see what she was advertising), I didn't know it was an OTC product though

[supernova]

5. Yes, it's OTC. Here

http://www.proactiv.com/

I actually bought it from a stall at my local mall.

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

6. Cool thank you!

[supernova]

8. If you order it

just don't get sucked into the "club" until you're sure it works for you and you like it. :-)

[NewWaveChick1981]

2. If you have a benzoyl peroxide sensitivity, you might want to

see a dermatologist. Mine prescribed an EXCELLENT topical lotion (PM me if you want the details) a few years ago that I wish I'd had as a teenager! It's a relative newcomer to the market, and it's amazing. I don't have adult acne problems like I used to, which is a blessing, but it was a miracle when I needed it. :)

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

4. As far as I know, I'm not allergic/sensitive to any chemicals.

Now pollen and cashews is a different story.

[joneschick]

7. my daughters tried the ProActiv stuff but prefer

good old fashioned witchhazel. none of the over drying. you can get it at the drugstore --- we get a nice rose petal variation at a local co-op.

[supernova]

9. I like witchhazel but it wasn't enough

for me.

I also use plain glycerin soap on my nonProactiv days that I make myself .

[xmas74]

10. I just use toothpaste as a spot treatment

and splash vinegar on my face a couple times a month. Apple cidar vinegar works wonders for acne too-just splash on (be careful of eyes-also spot test and possibly dilute if needed). Speaking of vinegar: white vinegar works wonders for build up on hair.