I have struggled with break outs for years, and until the last year or so couldn't find a cleanser and moisturizer that really worked for me. My biggest issue was finding a product that combatted acne while being suitable for extremely sensitive and dry skin.
Long story short, and a TON of experimenting with products later, I have finally found a combination of products that work very well for my skin type and that have *finally* beat the breakouts.
First off, in order to find a suitable cleanser you really need to identify your skin type, i.e. oily, dry, normal, combination, sensitive. What was so hard for me was that almost all acne cleansers and products assume you have oily skin, therefore were really harsh and stripped all the oil from my face leaving it feel so dry it might crack into a thousand pieces. This is not good! Eventually I figured out that I needed to go with the dry/sensitive aspect of my skin type in order to find the right cleanser.
Enter Boscia Purifying Gel Cleanser. I highly doubt I will ever use another cleanser, ever. It's absolutely perfect for sensitive skin. No scent, no dyes, nada.
At about the same time I discovered Boscia, a good friend suggested getting a Clarisonic Mia, insisting it wouldn't aggravate breakouts and that basically, it's amazing. Seriously amazing- I won't travel anywhere with out it. It's kind of like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist, everyday, but for your face. Love. It.
After washing my face with the Boscia cleanser and the Mia, I apply a light layer of benzoyl peroxide cream on my trouble areas and then follow with CeraVe PM moisturizer- again, no scents or dyes. If I have a monster of a zit, I'll dab a q-tip into the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion and apply it directly on top of it, before bed.
If you've been having issues with breakouts, try these products. I swear you'll see a difference in your skin!
