back to basics take 1

My name is Jason... and I suffer from adult acne. It's sad but true! So in an effort to tame the outbreaking beast (and curb my spending), I decided to take things back to basics. Instead of reaching for those pricey but fantastic products that I'm drawn to at every department store cosmetic counter and Sephora, I went to the drug store. And who doesn't love the drug store? Rite Aid, CVS, select Bed Bath & Beyonds, and Target... (btw -it's kind of a favorite pastime Jess and I to roam the aisles, usually on a Friday or Saturday night -I know!- buying up many a miracle stain remover, the latest in dental hygiene and hair care, or wrinkle remover.)

Anyhow, back to basics!, I started with face wash - Cetaphil (the Gentle Skin Cleanser not the Daily Facial Cleanser version. The packaging is similar so careful!). I've been using is for over a year now with ah-maz-ing results. It's affordable, non comedogenic, friend, dermatologist and internet recommended. (Also, in my head drug store bought products have less "exotic" ingredients that can clog and irritate pores and I'm testing the theory that for products, they can be just as effective as the fancy stuff.)

After using Cetaphil, which goes on like a lotion and can be applied on dry skin, my face feels supple and clean. Although, I love a squeaky-clean feeling, I've learned that it's no good for people "my age". Cleansers that leave the skin squeaky-clean, actually do so by over-stripping it. Doing such dehydrates the skin, causing wrinkles and fine lines. And another result of the dehydration is that it causes the skin to produce oil. And who wants a wrinkled, dry and oily face!?

Results:
-Less breakouts (I still get them, but not as bad as the pre-Cetaphil days)
-Clean and supple skin
-Money saved (Target has the larger 16 oz. version for $8.94! and the last time I bought it , it came with a sample of their new Facial 50 spf Moisturizer. I've been using it and it's great stuff!)