People will try anything to treat acne. I’ve been recommended to steam my face over boiling water to cleanse the pores. Which I later read is a bad idea since heat and humidity actually makes acne worse. In researching the topic, I found a woman who used an egg white mask when she felt pimples coming on. She actually foamed up some egg whites, put them on her face, let them dry, and got on her computer to rave about her fantastic results. So that may work for some, but most people are interested in acne products that produce results.

There are tons of products out there to treat acne. You can get them at the grocery store, but if that’s not cutting it you can always get a prescription from a dermatologist for a stronger dose. Most acne products contain one of four chemicals: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur or resorcinol. You can find grocery store products containing any or all of these, and it may take some trial and error to find out which acne products will help you the most. If you go to a dermatologist they may prescribe a stronger solution of benzoyl peroxide or many other treatments including oral antibiotics, oral contraceptives, or accutane.