https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:43:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-592337 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:18 +0000 Mrs.VW 592337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Cetaphil and also a Clarisonic with the delicate brush head. The clarisonic is a little pricey but I saw a HUGE change in my skin after I started using it. I only used it at night in the beginning to make sure I wasn't irritating my already irritated acne. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-592329 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:14:59 +0000 ShootingStar 592329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like Clinique's face wash. It's super mild and really gentle. I don't have acne, but my face can tend to be oily/blackhead-y. <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1572/8279/3_step/Step_1_Cleanse/Liquid-Facial-Soap/index.tmpl" rel="nofollow">http://www.clinique.com/product/1572/8279/3_step/Step_1_Cleanse/Liquid-Facial-Soap/index.tmpl</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-592288 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:56:33 +0000 LazyLightning 592288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had teenager acne that morphed in to adult acne and now pregnancy acne. </p> <p>I was told by a dermatologist that all that harsh stuff was just drying out my face and making it worse. She suggested I use either Cetaphil face wash, or Purpose face wash. You can find either at Target or the drug store. </p> <p>If you have or can get a Clarisonic or one of the similar things to that (I think Olay makes one, and a few others), dermatologists seem to recommend those. I use mine with the Purpose soap -- not the weird soap that comes with the product. </p> <p>Then, moisturize with a good oil-free/fragrance-free/sunscreen moisturizer (I use one of those two brands of that, too). </p> <p>Spot treat your zits with one of the OTC medicines. I like the Acne Free one with sulfur in it. It's actually a 'mask' but I just go to bed with the dots all over my face.</p> <p>My face isn't zit free but it never has been, and I no longer experience the dryness and the 'chemical burn' feelings you get from the really harsh stuff. Also, who wants to be putting prescription-grade chemicals on their skin their whole life? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591849 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:45:21 +0000 KissMeCait 591849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Proactive and have had decent results. I still get breakouts but for the most part, my skin has definitely improved. I receive all sorts of extras with my package but I mostly just stick to the 3 step process. It's very simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591755 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:25:30 +0000 anbanan15 591755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband uses the products and follows the washing recommendations from <a href="http://www.acne.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.acne.org/</a> with really good results. He never had luck the anything from the drugstore or the other brands mentioned above like Murad etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591733 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:18:55 +0000 avivoca 591733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Burt's Bees soap bark cleanser and YesToCucumbers sensitive skin moisturizer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591694 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:05:57 +0000 pelikila 591694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cetaphil. I wish I had known about it as a teenager. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591691 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:04:40 +0000 aprk 591691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use this black soap cleanser and it is AMAZING. My face cleared up and always feels clean and smooth. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003B2FMMK" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003B2FMMK</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591604 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:29:12 +0000 Alivoo01 591604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Cetaphil once a day (usually in the evenings), and use St. Ive's Green Tea exfoliator once a week. It's a nice balance. I still have breakouts, but this routine seems to help maintain it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591465 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:50:40 +0000 Boheme 591465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Usually I do, but I back off some in the winter and in the morning I just use a hot wet washcloth on my face followed by their spot treatment and moisturizer. Warmer months I use the whole routine twice a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591448 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:44:44 +0000 MrsBrewer 591448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Do you use it twice a day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591442 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:43:43 +0000 Boheme 591442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I love it! The salesperson at Ulta where I first purchased it told me to be patient and give it a month to work. I saw a big difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591394 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:33:09 +0000 MrsBrewer 591394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I just looked up Dermalogica and I can get the kit off Amazon for $28! That's a really reasonable price also! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591382 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:30:52 +0000 Boheme 591382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also - you can buy their washes separately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591375 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:29:36 +0000 Boheme 591375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I REALLY love Dermalogica and Murad kits. My skin does best if I go through all the steps - cleanser, moisturizer, toner, etc. and both brands sell 30 day kits. They last me more like 45 days, and the price is comparable to ProActiv. I just find them to be much gentler. I'm acne prone but also pretty sensitive to drying, peeling, flaking, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-adult-acne-face-wash#post-591347 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:23:51 +0000 MrsBrewer 591347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have adult acne :-( It makes me feel like a teenager....I get more breakouts than my 16 year old brother and sister! Ugh!</p> <p>I have really sensitive skin, and I've gone to a dermatologist before, but all the stuff they prescribe is too harsh for me. I have tried Proactiv, but I never followed it well enough.</p> <p>Can anyone reccomend just a good face wash to use in the shower, and at night before bed that really helps? I also have pretty oily skin.</p> <p>Or what kind of face wash do you use and like? </p>