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BIB's Favorite Topical Acne Treatments

Acne treatment products are usually topical disinfectants that can either be obtained over the counter or by prescription as an antibiotic.

Good over the counter acne treatments usually contain benzoyl peroxide to help kill bacteria in the skin that causes blemishes. They come in concentrations from 2% - for mild cases of acne - to 10% - for more problematic conditions.

BIB's Favorite over the counter Acne Treatments:

• Mild to Moderate Acne
• Moderate to Severe Acne
  
  

Mild to Moderate Acne Treatments

Clinique Acne Solutions Emergency Gel Lotion ($13.50, Macys.com) Clinique's medicated troubleshooter with benzoyl peroxide helps clear stubborn, recurring blemishes by helping to unclogs bacteria-filled pores and controlling excess oil production. The lotion also helps reduce redness while it treats. Read/Write a Review>>

DDF 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel with Tea Tree Oil ($20.00, DDFSkincare.com) A 5%, benzoyl peroxide, water-based gel with the added advantage of tea tree oil. Antiseptic and healing properties make this gel ideal for oily skin conditions. Actively works to control pimples, blackheads, and other forms of acne. Read/Write a Review>>

Peter Thomas Roth BPO Gel 5% ($22.00, Beauty.com) This topical gel treats and controls mild to moderate acne. It contains 5% benzoyl peroxide, to help clear up acne blemishes and also help prevent the appearance of new blemishes. Read/Write a Review>>

Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment ($5.99, Drugstore.com) Neutrogena's on-the-spot acne treatment stocks Benzoyl Peroxide, in a moderate, 2.5-percent solution. It is just enough to clear up your blemishes, but not so much that skin is left red, dry or irritated. Read/Write a Review>>

Moderate to Severe Acne Treatments

ZAPZYT Acne Treatment Gel ($4.58, Drugstore.com) ZAPZYT Acne Treatment Gel is one of the strongest over the counter Benzoyl Peroxide gels available. The 10% benzoyl peroxide, water based gel penetrates deep into pores where oil and bacteria live, killing bacteria and zapping zits, delivering the fastest results possible. Read/Write a Review>>

MD Formulations Benzoyl Peroxide 10 ($20.00, Skinstore.com) This fast absorbing formula minimizes skin dryness and irritation as it moisturizes, treats and heals acne blemishes. Read/Write a Review>>

Peter Thomas Roth BPO Gel 10% and Sulphur ($30.00, Beauty.com) This topical gel treats and controls moderate to severe acne. With 10% benzoyl peroxide, this gel clears up the toughest acne blemishes, helps prevent the appearance of new blemishes, and exfoliates dead skin cells. Read/Write a Review>>

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