When you want to take care of your face, you quickly learn the importance of finding the right facial wash. One product I strongly recommend for washing your face is the Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser (see my review on this product). The Daily Pore Cleanser works great to keep your skin oil free without over-drying it. But what do you do when the inevitable time comes when you get a pimple? Washing your face definitely helps prevent outbreaks, but doesn't accelerate treatment of pimples once they've arrived. That's where Oxy Spot Treatment comes along.

Benefits Of Oxy Spot Treatment
Oxy Spot Treatment is a highly medicated cream that can be applied right to pimples. It contains the active ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide (10%), which is why the product used to be known as "Oxy 10". The Oxy Spot Treatment is scientifically shown to:

- unblock pores
- fight blemishes
- absorb oil
- soothe irritated skin

Tips For Use
Unlike facial washes, you do not want to apply the Oxy Spot Treatment to your whole face. It is designed to be applied directly to the pimples. If too much is applied to normal skin it can over-dry it and cause irritation.

I like to put just a dab of the cream on my index finger. You can also use a cotton swab. Then, apply the cream to your face, trying to completely cover the pimple or pimples. Try not to use an excess that will cover normal skin. After about 5 minutes, the cream hardens into sort of a gel and begins its medicating action. Note: Although the cream hardens, it will still come off your skin if touched. Try your best not to touch your face or you might smear the cream.

The product can be applied 1-3 times a day. I like to apply it before bed and sleep with it on. This might not be suitable for you (especially because sometimes the cream will make streaks on my pillow), but you can find a time that is best for you.

Its important to remember that everyone's skin is different. Applying the cream more than once a day can speed up the removal of your acne, but it can also irritate your skin. If you find that your skin becomes overly dry, reduce applications or contact your doctor.

Duration
The medicated cream comes in a small tapered bottle with the cap at the bottom. I love products that are built to stand on their cap. This allows you to store the bottle upright so that the cream will come out easier.

If you use the product sparingly several times a week, it should last you at least 3 months. These days I have less outbreaks than I did in my teenage years so one bottle will last me over a year! Its a great value.

Results
I have been very happy with my results from using Oxy Spot Treatment. It quickly speeds up the normal process your pimples take to be removed from your skin. And it makes your acne less noticeable by soothing irritated skin and reducing redness.

When compared with just washing your face alone, your skin will be much clearer and more presentable if you add Oxy Spot Treatment to the mix. I feel less panicked when I find a pimple a few nights before an important event because I know it will be cleared up faster with my spot treatment cream.

Summary
I've been using the Oxy Spot Treatment for over 10 years and I highly recommend it. It is an excellent supplement to Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser to help fight pimples that show up. When I was in my teens it significantly speed up the removal of pimples I acquired. I definitely recommend using this product in combination with Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser (see my review on this product) to treat keep pimples away before showing up.

Other Options
Other color variations are available on the market such as:

- Dark
- Light
- Clear

Dark is for darker skin tones, as light is for fairer skin. Clear is ideal for any skin type. It goes on white, and dries relatively clear.

Recommended: Yes