Don’t waste time or money on ineffective acne treatments
You have committed to clearing your skin, have stopped picking and wash your face every night before bed. The third simple step is to, not waste time or money on ineffective acne treatments. Especially, ones that will make your skin worse. For example, using a toner pulls away all the good natural oils that keep your oil glands happy and sends them into overdrive. Therefore, you are oilier and more acne prone—not the desired result! Do not put things like coconut oil or other “natural” products on your face. Coconut oil has been shown to be acne and allergy forming, so keep it away from your skin. If it works for you then you are one of the lucky few! However, there are many superior products on the market with evidence proving their effectiveness. The over the counter market for acne is huge because there are hundreds of thousands of people struggling with acne and are not sure what to do. The marketers know this and take advantage of the poor consumer promising a “cure” and provide an ineffective acne treatment. Do not allow yourself to be taken advantage of by marketing and advertising and stop wasting your time and money! Get expert advice from a board certified dermatologist like Dr. Amanda Lloyd. There are legitimate treatments for acne out there, so why not take advantage of the proven treatment? Don’t waste time or money on ineffective acne treatments!
What you put on your skin is vitally important so make sure all the products you are using like your daily 
sunscreen and make up are non-comedogenic. This means they will not clog your pores and are not acne forming. My favorite anti-acne sunscreen is Elta MD clear, it provides excellent daily sun protection and it has anti-acne agents in it.
My favorite powder which I put on top of my sunscreen is the Jane Iredale pure pressed powder. It has titanium dioxide in it so I get a matte finish and some extra sun protection!
If you have made the commitment to all three steps and are still struggling with acne, it is in your best interest to see a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Amanda Lloyd for evaluation and treatment recommendations. Unfortunately, some acne is genetic and if you truly want to get rid of your acne, it is definitely worth it to go see Dr. Lloyd. Dr. Lloyd will work with you to put your best face forward in the most time efficient manner as she has numerous ways of improving your complexion and will certainly find one that fits with your lifestyle. This way you will Look Stunning. Always.
