Acne Magazine : Skin Care, Tips, Treatment Reviews

I am trying out a new cleanser (well, new to me) by Aveeno.  It is a very reasonably priced facial cleanser that comes in one of my favorite forms – the foaming face wash, that comes out of the pump already foamed up and lathered for you, so you don’t have to really do any of the “work” to get it foaming and deep cleansing on your face. 

So far, I really like the way it’s making my face feel, but I’m also concerned because I seem to be breaking out for no apparent reason.  I do think  the breaking out part is due to nerves and stress from certain things I’m going through in my life right now, and it’s not the cleanser, but I’m also trying to lay off of it for a bit to figure out if that’s it.  I like the fact that Aveeno uses lots of the best natural acne treatment ingredients though. 

I was going to stop using it for a few days and start using the Neutrogena acne face wash again which I’m not a huge fan of because it feels like it’s drying out my skin, so I think I’ll do that and see if it’s the wash or my nerves.  I have a feeling it’s my nerves though.  By my age, you just get to know your skin so well that you can tell what brings on certain breakouts, and I’m pretty sure this is the type of breakout that is characterized by a stressful time in my life. 

The thing I really like about the Aveeno Clear Complexion foaming cleanser is that is uses salicylic acid as opposed to benzoyl peroxide, which I personally feel is more irritating to the skin and not as therapeutic an over the counter medicine for acne as salicylic acid.  Plus I like the fact that salicylic acid also performs double duty by providing some light exfoliation and can make the skin appear brighter and more alive on top of helping to combat acne. 

The Aveeno Clear Complexion foaming cleanser also smells great and leaves your face feeling clean, refreshed, and baby soft.  Overally, I’d say to give it a try if you’re in the market for a new acne cleanser.  If not, and you already have an effective cleanser that you like, by all means, stick with it!  Or you can wait til I figure out if this is what’s breaking me out or not….that might be good too!