Adult acne is very different from teen acne. Instead of getting pimples on your forehead & cheeks, adult acne sufferers tend to get acne on their chin & around the mouth. See this WebMD article on the difference between adult & teen acne
So how to fight it? We've done the research & found the best 'tried & true' acne products that will help dry up your pimples.
Try a spot treatment If you have a just a couple pimples that you want to dry up fast, your best bet might be a spot treatment. These products work by delivering a concentrated dose of medicine to your pimple and the best ones contain moisturizing agents that won't dry up the area you're treating.
The best products are: Proactiv Advanced Blemish Treatment (call 800-950-4695)
Sonya Dakar's drying potion (call 800-72-SONYA).
Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel
Benefit Boo Boo Zap Acne Medication
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Treat the entire area A new product just out on the market, IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum ($110 at isclinical.com), helps battle aging (by urging on collagen production) while preventing breakouts. Ingredients include a potent mix of vitamin E, vitamin C, retinol & olive-leaf extract. Proactiv Solution 3-step System ($40 at proactiv.com) is a classic kit that has worked wonders on many. L'Oreal Acne Response Daily Adult Acne Regimen is a 3-step program that is also highly recommended.
