Over the Counter Drugs
Q: I’ve tried a million over the counter products for acne and they work for a while and then they stop. I’ve tried oil-free cleansers, gels, cover-ups, and makeup – all of which claim they help acne-prone skin. But they’re not; what am I doing wrong?
A: You’re not doing anything wrong except wasting your money. The products you’re buying don’t work. Even though they are labeled oil-free, they really aren’t oil-free. All products with the exception of water, are oil-based. Just like in the foods you eat, there are good oils and bad oils. The products that you have been using are full of bad oils and are producing new acne, not helping it. Over the counter eye shadows and lipsticks are fine, but when it comes to make-up and cleansers, the stuff you’ve been buying just isn’t helping.
Q: What about all the acne soaps and astringents I use? I wash and scrub my face constantly, but I still break out. Why?
A: You can scrub all you want but it won’t make a difference. Acne forms inside your hair follicles which are below the surface. The same thing goes for drying-out...