Here is what helped my acne almost 15 years ago. It’s low cost/ low effort and may be worth trying.

I learned this in the skin/dermatology business. I think many times adults with acne have a combination of oily and dry skin and they often treat too aggressively, which dries out the skin, which then causes your skin to kick oil production into overdrive:

In the morning, or when you shower, cleanse your face with Cetaphil gentle cleanser. I buy the Equate brand at Walmart. It’s very gentle and will not overdry your face.

To moisturize, use a dab of plain aloe gel (aloe with Vit E is good too). Note that aloe also has some anti-acne properties as well.

Before bed, I use a little more aggressive face wash, with benzoyl peroxide. But a maximum of once per day.

Here is what helped my acne almost 15 years ago. It’s low cost/ low effort and may be worth trying.

I learned this in the skin/dermatology business. I think many times adults with acne have a combination of oily and dry skin and they often treat too aggressively, which dries out the skin, which then causes your skin to kick oil production into overdrive:

In the morning, or when you shower, cleanse your face with Cetaphil gentle cleanser. I buy the Equate brand at Walmart. It’s very gentle and will not overdry your face.

To moisturize, use a dab of plain aloe gel (aloe with Vit E is good too).

Before bed, I use a little more aggressive face wash, with benzoyl peroxide. But a maximum of once per day.