Reddit mentions of Clean & Clear, Persa-Gel 10 Acne Spot Treatment, Maximum Strength, 1 Oz

Clean and Clear makes a pretty good OTC BP in my experience, won't fade it in time but should help some. If you haven't used this kind of BP before, only use it tonight, not tomorrow morning. BP can be drying and cause irritation.

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When picking something with salicylic acid in it you'll want to start out gentle if you haven't really used it in the past. Don't go over something that claims to contain more than 2% salicylic acid.

These ones by Stridex are popular and easy to get: https://www.amazon.ca/Stridex-Salicylic-Maximum-Strength-Packaging/dp/B000NUN8BK/ref=pd_sim_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3WTHS1W2HEMFG7D9K8SR

I have also used these by First Aid Beauty: https://www.sephora.com/product/clear-complexion-pads-P411873?skuId=1856939&icid2=first_aid_beauty_lp_whatsnew_carousel_ca:p411873

And I've heard great things about these ones by COSRX, a Korean skincare brand: http://jolse.com/product/cosrx-one-step-original-clear-pad-70ea/4363/?cate_no=371&display_group=1

Use these products after cleansing, but before moisturizing (and you absolutely should moisturize every time you cleanse, and especially if you are using products like these!). Do not use any of these everyday. At first it might feel like you're not getting anything done by not using them often, but in the long run it is way better to respect your skins moisture barrier by being gentle with chemical exfoliation than to dry your skin out. Start out by using them just every two days and then maybe move on to every other day if your skin does not seem to be getting dry. Again, really focus it on your problem area if the rest of your face is happy and clear.


Moving on to spot treatments, here are the two I've found to work for me.
Clean & Clear (contains benzoyl peroxid): https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Clear-Persa-Gel-Treatment-Medication/dp/B00KZ22ED4/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511920947&sr=8-3&keywords=clean+and+clear+benzoyl

LUSH Grease Lightning (contains tea tree oil): https://www.lush.ca/en/face/cleansers/grease-lightning/02896.html

Put a generous amount right the zit after moisturizing. Some people put a thin layer and leave it on during the day, but I've always found it ends up looking flaky and weird.

Pimple patches have also started to gain popularity recently. They started out mostly as an Asian Beauty thing I believe and now their making their way over to some western stores as well. They're basically these packages that contain some sort of something (science) that draws the gunk out of your skin. Put them on before bed and in the morning you wake up with a lumpy yuck-filled sticker! Here are some options for those as well.
COSRX: http://jolse.com/product/cosrx-acne-pimple-master-patch-24-patches-10-sheets/7765/?cate_no=371&display_group=1

Nexcare (I've started seeing these ones in North American pharmacies): https://www.amazon.ca/Nexcare-Absorbing-Covers-Sizes-Count/dp/B00ISN35OO/ref=pd_sim_194_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J2TMQDKY2PFRHGETPNEQ

If you want more resources and ideas check out /r/SkincareAddiction and /r/AsianBeauty. I would also highly recommend the YouTuber Liah Yoo if you care to look more into skincare. She's all about taking a gentle approach to healing your skin.


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Don't get discouraged if takes some trial and error, everyone's face reacts differently to different products. Above all else remember to start slow and gentle with new skincare products. Good luck!

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Put it on after washing your face. It's worked really well for me.

Okay, so it's possible that BP isn't going to be the magic solution for you, and it can certainly be very drying. But before giving up on it... the product you linked is a BP face wash. There are some people for whom that delivery method of BP isn't super effective, because it doesn't give the product enough time in contact with your face. I'd suggest getting a BP spot treatment product like this, which is meant to be put on (before bed, for instance) and left on your skin for a longer period of time. Again, BP can be drying and irritating, so you'll have to see if it (a) clears up your problem and (b) has side effects you're willing to tolerate in terms of irritation. But before calling it quits with BP altogether, I'd try a spot treatment product for a few days.

As for your headgear, are you able to clean it well each night before putting it on? Not sure what it's made of, but if it's sitting on your skin for long stretches, you'll want to be make sure it's clean when you put it on every day.

Ur skin story sounds exactly like mine! Until about a year ago I had given up because I just couldn't win with my skin. After I found a combination of products I finally was able to conquer my Oil and reduce it up to 50%! Other then the skin care kit these links are to just slow the product, u can get them almost anywhere if u have a Walmart, target, cvs, Ulta, etc. you will find something that works soon enough!

This kit was the holy grail for my skin, I use every products in there regularly and my skin has never been easier to control:

http://www.oliviasorganics.co/product-page/76a516a9-44dd-b736-1c2a-fa0f7cff79f4

Favorite primer hands down because it still gives you flawless foundation but I don't have new acne at the end of the day:

http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/blemish-control-primer?dept=face-faceprimer

I put this on before the primer/ when I don't plan on wearing foundation depending on what your plan is for the day:

http://m.sephora.com/product/P405169?om_mmc=ppc-GG_704370388_36229712789_aud-89368447817:dsa-114458062611__161946791274_9005442_m&publisher_id=255779&sub_publisher=g&is_mobile=m&sub_campaign=704370388&sub_placement=&gdevice=m&gclid=Cj0KEQiA5IHEBRCLr_PZvq2_6qcBEiQAL4cQ05WwIaAQ2bj5x7WQjYarM_GoYTzgruqtu4JK7RzQ68caAhUi8P8HAQ&site=_search&gmodel=&country_switch=&lang=en&sub_ad=161946791274&skuId=1789122

My oil production is at a high at night so right before I go to bed I put a light layer all over my acne prone areas:

Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength, 1 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KZ22ED4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k3nGybF2FHVHA