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Old 07-26-2008, 07:44 PM
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everyone has a different skin tone so everyone creme works different on your skin. you can get peoples opionions on which one works better because they work different on different people.
maybe you should try one for a month then try the other for a month and see which one had a bigger affect on your skin & acne.
if non of those didnt work here is some tips on how to get rid of acne
Do not touch or pop the pimple. It will only make the pimple more obvious and risk infection and scarring. Instead, take up the following routine, twice a day, until it disappears.
Wash your hands thoroughly before you begin to touch your face.
Wash your face gently but thoroughly with a mild, medicated soap and warm water.
The water shouldn't feel hot, and lukewarm is a little too cool.
Calamansi (sliced) rubbed on the pimple also helps it dry out faster.
Also, get a washcloth and lay it under hot/ very warm water and put it on your face, to open pores, then rub an ice cube all over your face to close the pores, this helps if you wake up during the night and you find your face to be oily, do this however many times you want.

Do not use a washcloth, as the scrubbing action could pick up and distribute bacteria to other parts of your face. It is best to use your hands.
Wash for about 30 seconds.
Pat your skin dry with a towel.
Apply a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid topical cream on the pimple. If the spot is under the surface of the skin and hurts to the touch, use benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic Acid should work well for all other acne spots.
After topical treatment is dry, apply a basic face moisturizer (preferably allergy-tested, fragrance free, and oil free). Without moisturizing, the skin around the pimple can dry and irritate your skin, possibly making the pimple more inflamed and noticeable. Some contain a mild sunscreen, which is often recommended with some acne washes and medications.
Cover the pimple with medicated concealer (optional).
Learn how to prevent acne in the first place, so that you stop that next monster pimple before it even starts.



[edit] TipsWear sunblock (oil-free) when you go out on a sunny day. Since pimples are raw skin, sunburn will only make it worse.
Hands off your face! Do not touch or pick at your spot, this will not help it to go away faster.
Homeopathic alternatives include tea tree oil, baking soda paste (mix with a little water, apply and let dry), and witchhazel.
You should try putting ice on it for like 20 minutes to help shrink it or go in a chlorine filled pool it will dry out the pimple.
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