I've used several prescription and drugstore remedies, including products from Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, and Proactiv. The drugstore products had almost no effect whatsoever. The topical prescription gels completely eliminated my acne, but oftentimes they also dried my skin out so badly that I was prone to blotchy redness and peeling - a condition worse than the acne I had to begin with. I came to realize that I'd much rather have healthy skin with mild acne than have spotless skin without any natural moisture or a healthy, balanced tone.
After years, I finally ended up using
this anti-aging moisturizing cream from Elizabeth Arden. It's quite pricey, but I swear by it. It's well worth the price and should last a number of months. Each time I run out of it I race to get another. It does
not eliminate my acne. It does, however, make my look and feel so much healthier, it drastically reduces redness and inflammation from acne, and it helps with scarring and discoloration. On several occasions I've applied it generously all over my face at night, and received compliments on my complexion the very next day. Also beneficial is the built-in SPF 30 which is essential for skin health and acne treatment. In 10 years of having acne this is the only product I've ever been completely satisfied with.