An Acne Face Wash that Works??
Posted on April 21, 2009 with
I’m the proud father of a 15 year old girl and 13 year old boy - a 7 year old, too, but that’s another story. So…as you can imagine acne has become quite an issue in our house.
My son doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal, and my wife and I spend a lot (a lot) of time trying to keep his hands off his face. He’s chronically scratching, picking and popping…generally making the problem worse. My daughter on the other hand thinks the world has come to an end. Being in High School she would prefer to wear a sheet over her head some days and panics at periodic bad outbreaks - especially when they’re on her forehead.
Both have lobbied for the best acne products they see online or on TV. While we’ve tried most, results have been “bla” at best. My daughter has resorted to all types of make-up to cover up the blemishes, but - as I told her - that will only make the matter worse.
Hmmmm…well let’s see here. I am the managing partner of a large skin care manufacturing firm and we make a whole line of acne products. Will they use ours?? NO! “Your’s are not on TV!”…”our favorite Disney stars don’t use them”…”you make them - not a big company”?? The responses have gone on for over a year. Interestingly, my neighbor has the same problem. Signing-up for a monthly, auto-bill delivery of ProActiv is no problem, but the seem embarassed to try the few well-sold products we make.
Well, the story changed a few months ago. Finally I pulled my wife to the said and said “I need a little help here. If you support me (and pitch the products) maybe the will try them.” She did and reluctantly I got both started on an Acne Face Wash. Days went by and no change. Hmmm…I’m getting worried -we sell a lot of these (a lot) and I’m starting to think I’ve been selling snake oil. Ha, but alas, the next week blemishes and pimples started clearing-up. The next week, their complexion was smooth with only a small, normal pimple or two.
I wanted to blog this not as a pitch, but to show that some products actually work. And with teens in the house, a little encouragement, consistency and force can go a long way.
With that said, I’m writing about acne and several products for general daily care, spot treatment, and options for severe breakouts in a post in the next couple of weeks. But, it goes without saying simply keeping your face clean with a wash or cleanser designed to fight acne may be all you and your kids need. Thx.