Acne
Acne is a major cause of rough, uneven skin. If you have acne, you should be using an acne treatment program including multiple elements. First, you need a product to effectively cleanse your skin and remove surface oil and dirt. Next, acne spot treatments and all-over face solutions address the problem of acne-causing bacteria and irritation. Finally, you'll want a product that exfoliates your skin. Exfoliating removes dead skin, can help prevent build-up causing blackheads and help get your skin soft and smooth.
Unlike other skin types, acne-prone skin doesn't tend to respond well to harsh exfoliation products. Very grainy scrubs that scrape the skin can actually worsen acne because they irritate the skin's surface. Instead, aim for mild exfoliants to gently loosen dead skin.
Neutrogena's Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub ($7.99) contains gentle, clear exfoliating beads to help get your skin super-clean and free of acne-causing oils. It contains natural ingredients to soothe irritated skin and prevent dryness.
Salicylic acid is the best exfoliant for acne-prone skin because it's designed to attack bacteria-causing acne. Olay Daily Facials Clarity Scrub uses salicylic acid microcrystals paired with a soothing aloe vera/green tea complex to attack acne and calm skin prone to breakouts.
