Using Acne Creams
Many other acne skin care products have become available over the counter and on the internet; they don’t usually require a prescription. These include products like vanishing creams which extract the excess oil from the skin. Most of these are based on benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, both of which are the enemies of bacteria (and hence acne).
Generally it is best to start using this type of product with only a small amount of benzoyl peroxide; in fact no more than 5.5 percent is recommended just to see how the skin reacts. There are alternatives to this including products which contain alpha hydroxy acid. As with any type of acne creams, you may need to try a few products until you find one that will suit your skin. If this is proving difficult, your dermatologist should be able to help.