BY Kelsey Malenchak
1. Cleanser
Begin your battle against acne with a cleanser to remove dirt and excess oils from your skin.
Try: Clean & Clear Deep Action Refreshing Gel Cleanser $6.50
2. Tools
Equip yourself with the right tools to help with the removal of troublesome blackheads and whiteheads.
Tweezerman No-Slip Skin Care Tool $17
3. Hi-Tech
Using a controlled amount of heat is believed to help kill bacteria that cause pimples. This over-the-counter acne-fighting device is recommended for mild to moderate acne and is easy and painless to use.
ZENO $225 [at] Shoppers Drug Mart
4. Leave Bacne Behind
So you’ve managed to keep your face clear, but neglected your backside. Substituting your normal soap with a medicated one should get you ready for bikini season in no time.
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing bar for face and back $15.50 (Available in June)
5. Complete Solutions
Treating pimples can lead to a build up of products in your bathroom. Reduce the number of bottles and tubes by sticking to one complete skin care line.
Aveda Outer Peace Acne Relief Skin care $33-$51
6. A Little Less Stress
The best acne is no acne. Get rid of the oil build up that causes breakouts with a skincare line designed to fight pimples and soothe sensitive skin.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control line $6.99 ea
