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Acne Treatments |
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Ingredient |
Pros |
Cons |
Pricier Options |
Cheaper Options |
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Benzoyl Peroxide
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Kills bacteria, dries out pimple, easily found in stores,
Available in 2.5%, 5%, and 10%
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Can irritate skin (redness, dryness, peeling skin), some are
allergic, bleaches hair and clothing
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DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel
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Daniel Kern’s Acne.org BP gel
Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persal-gel 10
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BHA
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Exfoliates pores from the inside, good for clogged pores and
blackheads
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Can make you purge; can be hard to find one at the right pH
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Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid
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Stridex Maximum
Strength 2% BHA Alcohol-Free Pads
Clean & Clean Invisible Blemish Treatment
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AHA
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Fades red marks and light wrinkles, may help with clogged
pores and acne
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Can irritate your skin, makes your more sensitive to the
sun, *some* people experience purging
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DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel
Peter Thomas Roth Glycoilc Acid 10% Clarifying Gel
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Alpha Hydrox 10% AHA Gel
Paula’s Choice 8% AHA Gel
Reviva Labs Glycolic Acid Toner
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Sulfur
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Dries up pimples
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Can be too drying, smells bad
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DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask
Mario Badesco Drying Lotion
Mario Badesco Drying Cream
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Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask
Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion
Aura Science Disappear Acne Treatment
Prosacea
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Tea Tree Oil
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Antibacterial and antiseptic, not as irritating as benzoyl
peroxide
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Stinnnnkkksssss, may burn your skin if you use it full
strength
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Burt’s Bees Herbal Blemish Stick
Gowoonsesang Oil
Control Intensa
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100% tea tree oil from the store
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Retinoids
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Check here for available options
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