what is the best acne treatment for moderate/severe acne with oily skin?
I was on proactive years ago and i had seen results fairly quickly. my acne was mild tho. i had been off it for a while then decided to go back just weeks ago. Ive been on it again for 3 weeks and I have more severe acne. MY skin is very oily. And Im not so sure that proactive is a good treatment for me now. So I wonder what are other acne treatments for moderate/severe acne? Also that the price is within budget of under $40. As a returned user of proactive I was only charged $10 and some change, which I thought was great. Thanks for any help.
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dermatologist.
its the only way to get a treatment that will effectively work for severe acne.
Believe it or not, Proactiv is a legitimate acne system. It is not gentle on the skin, but it works well. You will find reviews to be mixed. Proactiv is a 3-step system, as you already know. Proactiv’s main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide, a widely used antimicrobial agent in the treatment for acne.
Give the Proactiv 4-6 weeks before deciding to switch. Your skin does not like change and may not adapt well to another system. Remember, do all three steps (Cleanse, Apply toner with a cotton ball or pad, and then apply repairing treatment lotion) TWICE daily. In addition, you need to moisturize your face with their lotion.. either the green tea moisturizer or oil-free moisture with spf 15. Three days a week, you need to apply the refining mask to your entire face for 10 minutes and immediately wash it off. Many neglect to read the material included with the kit, but it does state that the refining mask is crucial to your success. The refining mask should be used on damp skin after washing. Leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off gently with a wash cloth (if necessary) and continue to step two (toner) of the system.
If you don’t have better luck within a few weeks, consult a dermatologist for better guidance. Also, Proactiv has an extra strength version available for people who do not respond to the normal Proactiv. Good luck to you.
you can use AMBI® SKINCARE EVEN & CLEAR™ Exfoliating Wash 5 oz. I was told that is good
but it recommended for woman of color
you could see a dermatologist to see what treatments are specialized for you. together, you could find a treatment that works good for you skin and is effective.
theyre all the ideas i have at the moment 
good luck with finding that treatment! 
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but if you want to try some treatments:
i dont know if these are the best and will work for your skin, but it works great for me. mine sister has oily skin and these work pretty good. so you may want to give these products a shot:
(theyre not exactly treatments.. but theyre face washes that help. more like for in the meanwhile..)
neutrogena oil free acne wash, st ives green tea cleanser, clean & clear morning burst detoxifying cleaner, clean & clear morning burst oil free shine control, clean & clear oil free radiant moisturizer (brightens skin, oil free. just saying), neutrogena deep clean night relaxing cleanser, finishing pore cleanser from clean & clear, a loofah pad (really cheap from walmart. use to scrub your face getly in the shower. helps with breakouts), clean & clear (or whatever brand) oil control film/oil absorbing sheets (help absorb excess oil in your face to clear up oil when you dab). these work fairly well. if your looking for treatments – clean & clear have some really good ones. theres the Finishing line from Clean & clear as well as the Advantage line, and theres a couple others i cant remember the names of. (oh also, you could try clearisil pimple blocker or the Zeno hotspot). im pretty sure neutrogena has a couple and aveeno probably does. i think clearisil does too. you can find many of these at walmart, cvs pharmacy, any of those places. the face washes and stuff i suggested (not the treatments) are around $7 at walmart. you could also look on the web at the company’s websites for more information. im sure if you look in the health and beauty section (i know my walmart and cvs pharmacy has one with all the skin care products) you could take a look at all of them and compare. make sure you read the little writing with the description and stuff. hope this helps
Six things must be done EVERYDAY to reduce/prevent acne: 1)Wash, Tone, Moisturize Face 2 or 3 Times 2)Don’t Let Dirty Things Touch Face 3)Eat Healthy Food, Limit Junk Food 4)Take Multi Vitamin Mineral 5)Drink About 64 Oz Pure Water 6)Do 20 to 30 Min Aerobic Exercise. Doing 1 or a few of these will NOT keep skin clear as possible!
Must use 3 things on face: Wash, Toner, Moisturizer. Do this at least twice a day, morning & night (possibly 3rd time, midday, if super oily/sweating). Products that work for one person may not work for another person, so always do small patch test on face for a couple of days to see how skin will react to product! Don’t quickly jump from product to product! Give skin a break before trying new product to prevent irritation! Natural & gentle products are sometimes more effective than acne medicine!
NATURAL & GENTLE: Wash face with warm water & Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar by Johnson & Johnson. Tone face with Witch Hazel (Thayers or Dickinson’s) or Homemade Toner. Witch Hazel is gentle, reduces bacteria/swelling, minimizes size of skin pores, helps acne. Make toner by mixing 1 part Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With The Mother (Bragg Organic Apple Cider) with 5 parts pure water. Test small area! If burns/to drying, use more water! Use at least 1 part water! Less Water = Stronger, More Drying Formula. This vinegar kills bacteria, absorbs excess oil, dries out pimples, lightens scars, refines skin tone. Don’t use other types of vinegar, will damage skin! Moisturize face with Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly, its 99% organic, contains vitamin A, C, E! Aloe vera helps renew skin cells, heals blemishes/scars. Don’t use other brands of aloe, has very little aloe & to much junk in it which can irritate skin!
ACNE MEDICINE: Try one of these active ingredients for a period of time to see if skin improves: Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid. Try acid products by Skin Laboratory or Alpha Hydrox/Neoteric Cosmetics. Acid heals acne & scars! If over the counter acne medicine doesn’t work, then see a doctor to get a stronger medicine.
FACE PRODUCTS & MAKEUP: Only use oil free products that won’t clog pores! Using a Makeup Finish or Makeup Setting Spray (Skindinavia, Model In A Bottle, Sephora) will give you shine-free skin all day! Old makeup, makeup tools harbor bacteria, Use fresh makeup, wash/replace tools often! Wash makeup off face before going to bed!
FACE MASK can be done once a week. Make mask by mixing plain oatmeal with water. Oatmeal is soothing, absorbs excess oil, makes skin smoother. Wash face with warm water, apply mask. Leave on for 20 min or until it dries. Rinse off with warm water, Apply toner & moisturizer.
HANDS, HAIR, STUFF: Keep dirt & bacteria at bay to prevent more breakouts! Don’t touch face with hands, Don’t let phone nor dirty oily hair touch face, Don’t lean face on objects, Clean glasses often, Wash pillowcase, sheets, blanket, washcloth, towel often. Always wash hands before applying face products!
KEEP MOVING: Aerobic Exercise, Face Massage, Dry Skin Brushing increases circulation & delivery of nutrients to skin cells, encourages good blood supply, helps remove toxins, controls acne breakouts! Do 20 to 30 min of exercise, everyday or every other day! For outstanding results, do all 3 activities, everyday! When exercising, drink water & immediately take a shower to remove sweat & dirt! For face massage, wash hands & face, apply toner, use aloe vera as massage gel. Do 10 min massage before going to bed. Don’t wash face again, let aloe dry on face. Buy any book on face massage like the, Ten Minute Facelift by Jennie Harding. Dry Skin Brushing must be done correctly & carefully, read book, Dr. Berkowsky’s Vital Chi Skin Brushing System by Bruce Berkowsky! Never brush delicate face! Take shower after brushing to wash off dead skin & dirt!
DIET & LIFESTYLE: Research has shown that there is a connection between certain kinds of food & acne! Read book The Clear Skin Diet by Alan C. Logan & Valori Treloar! This book has detailed info on what to eat and not to eat to help reduce/prevent acne! Always eat healthy food – fruit, vegetables, lean meat, fish, fiber, beans, wholegrains, foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin A & C. Limit intake of frozen meals, dairy, milk, fat, oil, butter, greasy/fried foods, sugar, candy, salt, dessert, caffeine, coffee, pop, alcohol. Always avoid cigarettes, tobacco, illegal drugs! Its hard to get all vitamins minerals skin needs, so take supplement everyday! Overdosing on vitamins minerals from food or supplements is dangerous! Drinking about 64 oz of pure water everyday improves skin quality, flushes out toxins, delivers nutrients to skin! You can also include 100% Fruit Juice as part of your daily total. Acne can be caused or aggravated by constipation, make sure bow movements are regular! Getting enough sleep helps skin repair itself!