~~CLEAN & CLEAR~~AFFORDABLE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS FOR THOSE WITH OILY, ACNE PRONE SKIN TYPES
Aug 06 '02 (Updated May 05 '05)
The Bottom Line Clean & Clear offers a wide variety of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and acne treatments for teenagers and even young adults at an affordable price.
Clean & Clear is a line of affordably priced drug store brand skin care products designed specifically for teenage consumers who have problems with oily, breakout prone skin. Produced by Johnson & Johnson, this line of cleansers, moisturizers, toners, and acne treatments are used by millions of teenagers and even young adults around the globe. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to try many of these skin care products since I continue to suffer from hyperactive oil glands even though I am well into my thirties now. Some have been winners while others have provided disappointing results. Read on to learn more about what type of Clean & Clear products are available at a drugstore near you.
~~~Facial Cleansers~~~
Most everyone with skin care problems knows just how important it is to cleanse the face gently yet effectively every day and night to remove excess oil, dirt and make-up as such debris can easily clog pores, resulting in unattractive breakouts. Thorough cleansing with a medicated cleanser to remove excess oil and fight bacteria (whether it be with Salicylic Acid, Triclosan, or Benzoyl Peroxide) twice a day is recommended, so discover which particular Clean & Clear acne treatment works best for your skin without irritation or overdrying.
~Deep Action Cream Cleanser
~Deep Action Cleansing Wipes
~Deep Action Cleansing Mask
~Foaming Facial Cleanser
~Foaming Facial Cleanser (Sensitive Skin)
~Daily Pore Cleanser
~Daily Pore Cleansing Cloths
~Continuous Control Acne Cleanser
~Continuous Control Acne Wash*** (My personal favorite)
~~~Astringents & Toners~~~
Once your face is clean after using one of the above cleansers, using a toner or astringent to remove any remaining debris from facial pores is usually the next recommended step. These refreshing products often leave the skin feeling cool and refreshed while leaving acne fighting medication behind to continue working long after the product is applied. Containing varying strengths of Salicylic Acid along with alcohol, I personally find most of these medicinal fragranced Clean & Clear choices listed below to be too harsh for my adult skin, but your results may vary.
~Blackhead Clearing Astringent
~Oil Fighting Deep Cleansing Astringent
~Sensitive Skin Deep Cleansing Astringent
~Clarifying Toner
~~~Facial Moisturizers~~~
For a very long time, I avoided any type of moisturizer at all because I assumed that this would only make my acne-prone, oily skin type even worse. But this just isn't so as even oily skin needs moisture too! Excessively drying the skin out to control acne only signals the oil glands to produce even more oil, so the cycle only worsens and does not get better when all traces of moisture are stripped away. So Clean & Clear knows this and offers two moisturizers in their line of skin care products. The Dual Action Moisturizer is a good choice since it fights pimples with its mild Salicylic Acid ingredient while providing needed light, oil free moisturizing as well.
~Dual Action Moisturizer*** (My personal favorite)
~Mosturizing Mist
~~~Acne Treatments~~~
Along with cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, another important step in the management of acne is to apply an acne treatment to problem areas containing pimples and blackheads. Clean & Clear choices contain both Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide in varying strengths, from a minimal concentration of blemish fighting topical medications for those with mild acne to the maximum strength formulas for those with moderate or more stubborn acne. People suffering with moderate to severe acne may wish to seek the help of a dermatologist as stronger prescription medications may be necessary.
~Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10
~Concealing Treatment Sticks
~Invisible Blemish Treatment
~Overnight Acne Patches
~~~Facial Essentials~~~
To help control excess oil throughout the day between cleansing sessions or to conceal existing blemishes and dark eye circles as necessary, Clean & Clear offers several skin care essentials to maintain beautiful skin. These include:
~Oil Absorbing Sheets
~Invisible Shine Control Powder
~Under Eye Brightening Sticks
~Concealing Treatment Sticks
~~~Body Cleansers~~~
When stubborn acne isn't confined to the facial area only, Clean & Clear offers a body wash containing Salicylic Acid to help treat and prevent breakouts that sometime occur on the chest, back, and arms as well. Use this choice in the shower daily to control body acne when needed.
~Clear Skin Body Wash
Now that you know that Clean & Clear offers many cleansers, moisturizers, toners, and acne treatments to help control and manage oily, acne prone skin types, consider checking out a few of these affordably priced choices as you may be pleasantly surprised at the skin clearing results. There are a few that I still use today, but many of the stronger concentrations are just too harsh for my adult acne, but teenagers may find them to be just what they are looking for within the Clean & Clear line without breaking the bank in the process. And now that my 12 year old daughter is having skin care issues of her own, these skin care products will continue to be found in our household for many years to come.
For more information on specific Clean and Clear skin care products designed for oily, sensitive, and acne prone skin types, check out their website online at:
www.CleanandClear.com
While you are there, take their personal skincare advisor test to discover which products are recommended specifically for your own unique skin care needs.
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company
Attn: Information Center
199 Grandview Road
Skillman, NJ 08558-9418
Questions or comments?
1-888-638-5242
***If you are interested in more information including specific product reviews on a few of the above mentioned Clean & Clear choices, check out the following links listed below by coping and pasting them into your web browser:
Clean & Clear Persa Gel
Clean & Clear Invisible Blemish Treatment
Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Astringent
Clean & Clear Deep Action Cleansing Mask
Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Wash
Clean & Clear Sensitive Skin Deep Cleansing Astringent
Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser
Clean & Clear Continuous Control Daily Cleanser
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Dual Action Moisturizer
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub With Bursting Beads
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