Differin, NeoStrata, ProActive...?? my poor skin!!?

I dont suffer with acne as such, mainly congested skin(blackheads, milia) on my T-zone and cheeks. I know if I use harsh products or products that are wrong for my skin type I break out in pimples. I have used ProActive for about 2years and I thought it was good for getting rid of pimples but it didnt do anything for the blackheads/milia. So I went to the dermatologist, she told me to use NeoStrata and Differin cream and lay off the mechanical scrubs. I've used them for 2weeks and my skin is peeling and it feels like it either needs to be exfoliated with a scrub or something is irritating my skin. I looked on the Differin website and it said not to use Differin with other skin products containing glycolic acid etc... but thats what's in NeoSrata!!? I'm so fed up with spending money on skincare products that dont work. I'm worried all these harsh chemicals are destroying my skin. Any advice? Do I continue with the Differin? Stop the NeoStrata? What elseshould I use? :(

Differin, NeoStrata, ProActive...?? my poor skin!!?
i have the same problem you do. I used to use acne and my blackheads where still there. And it's so expensive! But there's this stuff at like Costco and it's called Acne Free and it's like half as expensive as Proactive and it gets rid of EVERYTHING.


good luck :]
Reply:I'd stop both. It sounds like the medication is majorly harshing on your skin. I would just use a combination blackhead/whitehead cleanser.(I know you said you only really get blackheads, but it's good to prevent!)
Reply:i used to use differins and it worked great and i did use it with obagia[ how ever it is spelled] in the first two weeks your skin does get really dry and seems to be getting worse. but this is just because it is getting all the yuck out. in about three weeks my skin was the clearest it has been in months. but i got lazy and stopped. but i also discovered the new love of my life Pan Oxyl. there is a bar of soap and a cream. this really helps with the shiny in the t zone. wash your face twice a day with the soap and apply the cream at night. it is over the counter. people always ask me how i cleared my complexion up. a little girl i babysit asked me where my pimples went :). I've been using it for about a year and it is the best thing i have found.