There are various over the counter acne products that are very affective for the treatment of acne. The treatments include creams, lotions cleansers, and moisturizers, cleansing pads, face masks and topical creams. These items are available in most supermarkets local store and chemists. Be careful of astringent creams as some of them can make be very abrasive on sensitive skin. Benzoyl Peroxide as the name suggests is a form of bleach treatment. Using harsh chemicals on the skin can cause severe dryness itching and general discomfort to the sensitive areas of the skin. If you have sensitive skin you should cease using it.



Salicylic acid is an exfoliant which clears the sebaceous glands and gets rid of dead skin cells that cause a blockage in the skin and causes bacteria. Benzoyl Peroxide is a periodic topical treatment, but Salicylic Acid can be used for long periods of time for the treatment of acne. Each person will react differently to products used on the skin. A good tip is to use a very small amount on a small are of the skin to see if an irritation develops. The difficulty with choosing the correct product is determining the kind of skin you have from dry to normal to oily and combination skin. For combination skin you will need a product that works well with the oily skin without irritating the dry or normal parts of the skin. Acne that causes scarring
may need special treatment with a dermatologist.



An acne treatment with benzoyl and tea tree oil in the form of lotions creams or gels can be very affective in the treatment of acne. The top medicated treatments for acne are) Neutrogena, Johnson and Johnson, Clearasil Oxy 10 to name but a few. A daily routine of cleansing with a wash with cleansers and toners combined with medicated moisturizers is a good way to combat troubled skin .Acne scrubs is one way of getting rid of dead skin cells, but be careful not to spread the problem across the face. Antibacterial scrubs with gentle exfoliant beads clears dead skin cells making room for new skin growth. For deep cleansing and exfoliation for troubled skin the range varies.



Facial masks should be used sparingly once a week as they can dry out the skin striping it of it natural oils. Natural products in conjunction with medicated over the counter products are very affective. Vitamins E, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Oatmeal, Cider Vinegar and Essential oils are just a few. Natural ingredients don’t usually affect sensitive skin while helping to dry up the areas affected. Essential oils and organic products help to cleanse the skin without drying and help restore the skins natural PH balance. Te choice of product will depend on the effectiveness of the particular product. A process of trial and error is what is needed to establish the correct over the counter products for the treatment of your acne.