Acne Treatments -- Help?

[shootout]

I don't have severe acne, but it's enough to annoy me.
I'm allergic to salicylic acid AND benzoyl peroxide.
Are there any acne treatments that don't have either of those?

 

[caffn8me]

Go see your doctor. There are treatments based on things like retin-A and there are also oral tablets such as minocycline.

Good luck!

 

[mizuki~]

I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide too and my acne is HELL until I tried Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick & St Ives Apricot Scrub (unfortunately this contains 2% salicylic acid.) But I heard from a lovely lady on here that Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Complexion soap is good too. HTH!

 

[shootout]

Thanks!

I know friends that have had really bad experiences with retin-A and the oral medications. I don't think mine is bad enough to really require those anyway. But thanks for your help! =]

I'm definitely going to have to check out the Burt's Bees stuff. Thanks!

 

[caffn8me]

I've used oral medications and Retin-A in the past and have had absolutely no trouble whatsoever. It's worth speaking to your doctor if nothing works over the counter.

 

[KristyVictoria]

I'd recommend a glycolic acid product - I have a hard time with Benzoyl Peroxide (on my face, great for my body) and Salicylic acid too and this is what I use - there's a day and a night time version. Helps keep my pores small and my oil reduced. Can be purchased at most drug stores:

 

[shootout]

Wow that seems perfect! Thanks! I'm definitely going to check that out.

caffn8me: If nothing else works, I'll definitely consider those, thanks! =]

 

[marvlgrl2]

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Originally Posted by mizuki~ I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide too and my acne is HELL until I tried Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick & St Ives Apricot Scrub (unfortunately this contains 2% salicylic acid.) But I heard from a lovely lady on here that Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Complexion soap is good too. HTH!

I'm currently using Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick and it's actually making quite a difference. It works better on blemishes that are just beginning to start though I've noticed it heals ones that are already in progress. My boyfriend likes it, too.

 

[widdershins]

Have you tried Tea Tree Oil?

 

[User35]

like widdershins said try Tea Tree Oil, I believe that might be an ingredient in that burt bees blemish thingy, but dont quote me.

sulfur based masks work great on some people, you can use them as a mask or an overnight spot treatment.Proactiv Solution has a "refining mask" that is sulfur based..it smells kinda funny but works well

witch hazel for an astringent can help as well. plus its cheap

 

[shootout]

Thanks everyone!

I'm definitely going to try the Tea Tree Oil as well.

I've tried everything Proactiv has, it completely burned my face. I still have a red spot on my cheek from where it was completely raw. I will never try that again.

Again, thanks for your help everyone! =]

 

[KristyVictoria]

Tea tree oil really helps me with redness and inflammation but unfortunately doesn't seem to do much to prevent pimples.... but it will really help with redness.

 

[mizuki~]

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Originally Posted by NatalieR429 like widdershins said try Tea Tree Oil, I believe that might be an ingredient in that burt bees blemish thingy, but dont quote me witch hazel for an astringent can help as well. plus its cheap

I just checked the ingredients on the burts bee blemish stick and tea tree oil is one of the ingredients

btw, do you know where I can get witch hazel?

 

[shootout]

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Originally Posted by mizuki~ I just checked the ingredients on the burts bee blemish stick and tea tree oil is one of the ingredients btw, do you know where I can get witch hazel?

I think Rite Aid has a pre-made witch hazel astringent.
And I know you can buy witch hazel extract at any vitamin store, but I'm not sure what else is available.