You can also clean your face successfully with medicated products,which contain salicylic acid in them, benzoyl peroxide, alpha hydroxy acid etc.Salicylic acid clears blocked pores, by getting into sebum, dissolving and removing the keratin plug and speeding up the skin's repair. It also helps to the long term control of the mild acne.
Benzoyl peroxide helps by reducing bacteria responsible for acne and helps with the inflammatory breakouts.
Alpha hydroxy acid remove dead skin cells and make the pores look smaller.
Retinoids (derivatives of vitamin A) are another effective treatment for acne, reducing inflammation and treating and preventing the spots. If you already use acne treatment medication, ask a dermatologist before starting to use medicated products too. It is very important to always follow the instructions for applying any type of treatment. Don't use too much of anything, you will create yourself new problems.
And finally , a little tip: it's best to apply your acne treatment (cream or lotion) to the entire face, not only on the affected areas, preventing this way the development of new pimples in new areas.
