HEALTHY FOOD · MARCH 2018
You’ve
got acne? You poor
thing. Isn’t it the worst?
No, of course not. Relax. Everything is going
to be all right. You will get through this. Do
you know how we know it will be all right?
Well, because we’ve been there. We’ve seen
it for ourselves. Call us survivors or simply
consumers who figured out it’s not the end
of the world. Acne happens to the best of
us. Don’t waste your time worrying about it.
Trust us; there will be plenty of things that
happen to you in life that deserve your full
attention. Acne isn’t one of them.
So, what are you to do when you find acne?
For starters, don’t panic. Don’t rush out to
the dermatologist and stock up on expensive
acne treatments. Stay far away from the
overpriced pink drying lotion. Save your
money and save your sanity. The answer you
need is probably a lot closer to home. It’s the
drugstore. They’re everywhere. Practically
every block in America has at least one
drugstore on it. They’re there for a reason.
They’re convenient and often their products
on friendly to your budget. So, grab your bag,
your purse, your wallet and let’s go shopping:
By Vanessa Jackson
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Differin Gel, $11.39
We’re so excited
about this one-time only
available via a prescription
formula. This beauty is gentle
on the skin and can be used
daily. Give it a try!
OVER THE COUNTER
ACNE SOLUTIONS
01
Peach Slices Acne
Spot Dots, $4.49
These by far are the best
pimple care products
money can buy. We kid you
not. These hydrocolloid
bandages drain the goop out of your pimples
without having to get your hands dirty. Wear
them as directed and get rid of them when
their job is done. It generally takes a day or
two before you see results, but when you do,
you’ll be hooked.
02
Neosporin,
$6.37
Yes, we mean the germ
fighter. It only makes
sense that it would
work wonders on
your skin. It acts as an
occlusive barrier. Place a dab on your popped
pimple and let it work its magic.
03
Clean & Clear
Advantage Acne
Spot Treatment, $5.98
This spot treatment is filled
with 2% salicylic acid that will
reduce redness and swelling
and kill the germs within
the pores. Be careful after
applying. You’ll need to apply
lotion afterward because it
does have a drying agent, but that’s a risk you
should be willing to take to zap out zits.
04
Burt’s Bees Herbal
Complexion Stick, $8.49
This 99.9% all-natural gem has so
many all-natural healing powers
you’ll wonder what you ever did
without it.
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Desitin
Rapid
Relief, $5.99
You read that
right. We’re talking about diaper cream. It
might seem a little out there, but we can
guarantee you it works. Why you might
ask? Well, the answer is simple. It’s used to
combat rashes on babies. Zits are a blemish
on the skin. Why not use a paraben and
fragrance-free product that every parent
trusts enough to use on their baby?
07
CVS Health Tinted
Acne Treatment
Cream, $4.19
Here’s another superb
spot treatment. Instead of
drying out the blemish, this
treatment cream hydrates it and color-
corrects it to get rid of the unsightly redness.