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As a teenager, I had breakouts 24/7. Eventually, after trying every cleaner, every topical cream/ointment, etc. I pulled out the big guns and went on Accutane for 8 months or so. It made a big difference. When I get stressed, and lazy, I have the occasional zit. But as long as I follow my cleansing regimen, my skin is clear.
My biggest issue now is moisturizing my entire body, as Accutane dries you out like a raisin... :P
I'm not necessarily suggesting the use of Accutane to anyone though. I'd say its a last resort-type med. The one you take when NOTHING else works, and you're absolutely fed up with acne. Accutane gave me a mishmash of side effects, some I still experience today, years after stopping. I used Accutane long before Proactiv went on the market. I've never tried it out, but it looks like a good product line.
I used to use Neutrogena products, but found they weren't really doing anything...not particularly preventing breakouts, and not helping the ones I had.
So I switched back to Biore, and now use their cleansers. I love their astringent, I feel like theirs actually works, as opposed to some on the market. And I Love love LOVE their exfoliating facial product...whatever its called. It makes your skin so smooth after...for days and days. <3
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