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When it comes to getting rid of acne, there is an abundance of products available over the counter that pledge to do just that. With so many choices available at your local shop, it can be extremely difficult to select the right acne fighting product. Some products may irritate your skin or be less effective than others for your specific skin type. Some contain similar ingredients and most make similar claims. This article will help you choose the most effective product for your acne and help you avoid wasting your money on an inappropriate treatment.

Acne creams that are applied topically up to three times per day are among the most popular and widely available acne products. They are sold under various brand names such as Clearasil, they usually contain benzoyl peroxide and they are generally effective at treating existing pimples or acne.

Soap specially formulated to fight acne is another line of products that are quite popular. Other forms include acne rinses or washes. Acne soaps usually contain active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide. These products are effective for removing surface dirt and oil, but they are generally not as effective against pimples as an acne cream. The reason being that people typically apply the soap then quickly rinse it right off.

Exfoliation is a type of treatment that removes dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Exfoliants are products such as scrubs or hard sponges that when used properly get rid of dead skin cells. Some exfoliants claim to help prevent breakouts, but they can be harsh and irritate your skin so beware if your skin is sensitive.

Yet another type of product often used to remove dead skin cells and clear up the skin are facial masks. Medicated or all natural facial masks are available from a variety of cosmetic and skin care product makers including Clinique and Neutrogena. While facial masks can effectively cleanse your skin and are quite relaxing, they make a better supplement to your skin care routine than a cornerstone due to their generally higher prices and the time it takes to use them.

So called pore strips that are stuck to the face then pulled off are another type of skin care product available in most drugstores. They claim to lift dirt, dead skin and unclog pores. While you can see the results in the form of dead skin and blackheads stuck to the adhesive strip after use, whether or not they are more effective than a bar of soap or a simple acne cream is debatable.

The selection of over-the-counter acne products for home use is dizzying. The easiest and often less expensive option is to avoid products that seem too good to be true, make excessive claims or carry an exceedingly high price tag. If you intend to fight acne yourself without the aid of a dermatologist, then buy a product containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, both of which have been proven effective over time. Consult your pharmacist or doctor for a product recommendation or if you are unsure about a particular product's suitability for you.

Shop for brand name skin care products below:

	Murad Acne & Wrinkle Reducer 2 oz List Price: $58.00 Sale Price: $35.68
	What it is:An advanced formula that's clinically proven to reduce acne while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.What it is formulated to do:This multi-active treatment rapidly improves skin's appearance by alleviating existing adult acne, preventing the development of new acne, and restoring collagen to more youthful levels...

	Elicina Crema de Caracol Snail Cream Eliminates & Softens Wrinkles, Acne, Rosacea, Scars, Burns, Age Spots & Stretch Marks Sale Price: $22.49
	Be one of those to enjoy the great and real benefits that only can be offered by the inventors and creators of the Snail Cream. Your skin deserves the Original.

	RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, 1-Ounce Tube List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $10.47
	RoC RETINOL CORREXION Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is a moisturizer that's clinically proven to give 10 years back to the look of your skin*. This exclusive combination contains pure RoC RETINOL plus an essential mineral complex and is clinically proven to visibly reduce wrinkles while you sleep...

	Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream, 1.4 Ounce List Price: $19.47 Sale Price: $9.88
	Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream Night is a dermatologist recommended Retinol anti-wrinkle cream clinically proven to visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging. This patented formula contains Retinol, Vitamin A in its purest form, to work deep within skin's surface where wrinkles develop...

	Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Treatment, Clear Skin Cream, 1 Ounce List Price: $19.47 Sale Price: $10.39
	Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cream is the only anti-aging treatment that combines the #1 wrinkle fighter with the #1 blemish fighter in one easy-to-use formula. Retinol, the purest form of Vitamin A, works deep within skin's surface where wrinkles develop...

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