Combining Over The Counter Acne Treatment Products With Natural Products

The over the counter acne treatment products on the market today make use of three ingredients: sulphur, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide. The strength of these three ingredients varies from product to product and can be used for a wide range of acne. In addition to these medicines, one can still use natural products in addition to over the counter medications to help the skin become more supple, less dry, and healthier looking.

Some of the problems associated with over the counter products are concerns about:

Benzoyl peroxide works very well as an over the counter acne treatment. It comes in a variety of strengths from 2.5% to 10% of the active ingredient. The problem with benzoyl peroxide is that it is very drying to the skin. This can be almost as embarrassing a problem as the acne itself. To keep your skin from drying out, you can combine benzoyl peroxide with moisturizers that use natural, non-comedogenic oils like the ingredients in Skin So Silky products. Great natural moisturizers are almond, olive, and avocado oils.

Salicylic acid is not as drying as benzoyl peroxide but it can cause skin irritation and redness. As an over the counter acne treatment it has been found to be quite effective but with some problems for sensitive skin. To soothe the skin one can try some natural remedies like rose water or chamomile compresses if redness appears. These are great skin toners and relaxing aromatherapy treatments. Aloe Vera also makes a wonderful healing gel that is great for the skin.

Sulphur soaps are great acne fighters, particularly for the hard to reach spots like the back. The problem is they smell quite bad. In this situation, using a natural product that has a nicer scent to mask the sulphur would work well. Natural moisturizing products with a lemon or lavender scent can be great for the skin while helping to mask that sulphur odor.

There are single products that come out as an effective over the counter acne treatment and there are entire systems built on good skincare routines. Proactive uses proactive acne medication and a detailed skin care routine with multiple products to help combat dryness, irritation, and multiple skin types and needs. Whether you develop your own or take your cue from companies like Proactive, you will eventually find a combination of products that works for you.

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