Can you recommend product for getting rid of spots?

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I bought Dermalogica Clear Start™ Breakout Clearing Booster for my daughter before as she has teen spotty skin, someone else recommended NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Spot Zap.

Just wondering if anyone has tried it or even better tried both and can advise which one is best?

Or if you could suggest any other spot treatments which work well?

Also my daughter has back acne so any suggestions for that?

None of the products really work for proper acne as its hormonal

My daughter only has a couple of spots on her face so I don't think that is acne, only her back is

Take her to the GP, they have better treatment options and it's free. Don't underestimate the impact bad skin cam have on teen's mental health. My ds used Duac cream and the difference was amazing; it can be a bit harsh for some skins though.

Zineryt from gp may help if other products are too irritating/drying

Acnecide, over the counter at Boots. It contains Benzoyl Peroxide and is really good.

Niacinamide and Zinc from The Ordinary is good.

My teenager uses OY! Products. There was a noticeable difference in her skin after she started using them.

Both you and your daughter should see your Gp's! Both acnes are likely hormonal, and can be treated with the pill and/or antibiotics. Trying over the counter things for back acne and you for adult acne is rather useless! Has yours just started, or always been there? How old is your daughter? I'd get her seen asap before she gets scars! Are you peri-menopausal?

Natural skincare routine like Neal's Yard for sensitive skin, low sugar diet as insulin disrupts hormone balance, ensure omega 3 is sufficient (oily fish, nuts, seeds and supplement if needed), this is anti-inflammatory and needed for healthy skin. Manage stress with the Calm App or Teen Breathe magazine. Encourage them to find exercise they enjoy and support them in making time to do it so their life is balanced not just academic study. Encourage plenty of fibre rich plant foods for antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Freederm gel is very good and also completely clear. And the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is excellent at shrinking spots so they are not noticeable (overnight as it is very visible).

Another vote for Acnecide, it's a type of bleach though so careful with clothes, sheets, etc. It can cause skin irritation too, but it does work.

Also I would recommend a salicylic acid face wash, The Inkey List have a perfect cheap one.

Both of these products will help with hormonal and adult acne, they won't eliminate the problem but they will reduce it.

I swear by the boots tea tree and witch hazel own brand range for spots and I know several people it's worked for.

They do a back spray which has made a big difference for dp and he now uses it religiously.

I have used the cleanser for 18 years but it's been impossible to get hold of for the last year and I really miss it.

Instead I'm using the serum which I mix with my face moisturiser for an overall gentle treatment or use undiluted on specific spots over night.

It works really well and isn't expensive so would be worth giving a go in my opinion.

(I promise I don't work for them but if anyone does, please can you tell me when the cleanser will be back in stock??)

Another vote for acnecide. It was recommended to me by the dermo who does my Botox and it's fucking amazing

My dd had some success with acnecide but not as much as with Sudocrem! it has cleared up very stubborn spots

I swore by freederm as a teen, it was the only thing that worked. As an adult I use LA Roche posay effaclar

For the odd spot Sudocrem.

For pimples, my sons have had good results with the Neutrogena Grapefruit face wash.

For real Acne the doctor.

Origins Super Spot Remover is pretty good. It’s a tiny bottle but it goes a long way. It smells quite medicinal, which I like.

Another vote for 'Niacinamide and Zinc' from The Ordinary.

I liked tea tree oil on a cotton wool pad with Liz Earle toner. Clean top and pillow case every night.
Dianette cleared mine up, it’s a contraceptive pill though so may not be suitable.

Doctors appointment. All acne’s hormonal which is why pre-pubescent children aren’t affected. The cause doesn’t matter though as the treatments the same regardless.

A topical treatment would likely knock it all on the head.

Any spot is acne. Same as all nerve pain is neuralgia. It’s just a technical term for a common problem eg no ones going to rock up to a pharmacist saying they’ve got tinea pedis their going to say it’s athletes foot.