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5 Lifelong Acne Sufferers Share the ONE Thing That Finally Worked

From acne systems to diet changes, these are the treatments real women swear by

by Lindsay Tigar | COMMENT

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"I Started Using MD Complete Acne Clearing System." Amber Knight labels her skin as extremely sensitive from her pre-teen days, causing her to constantly treat breakouts. As soon as one would clear up, another one would form. "The other challenge with my skin is that some parts are dry while others are oily, which triggers my acne because products typically treat one or the other," she explained. She went after anything she could find — Neutrogena, Proactiv, PCA Skin, Philosophy and derm-prescribed products. Some of them actually made her skin worse, while others would cease effectiveness after a week. That's why discovering MD Complete Acne Clearing System, $49.99, was a game changer.

"The products are gentle and refreshing, but they work. I have noticed my skin has a much more smooth appearance and my breakouts have decreased. When I do have a breakout from eating a bunch of junk food or getting sweaty and not being able to rinse off my face, this product line quickly gets my skin back on track," she says. Another helpful part of this regimen is the probiotic. "It seems to counteract the stress in my life, which prevents my acne and gives my skin a smooth appearance. From someone who has struggled with acne for 14 years and tried too many products to remember them all, I am happy to recommend this system to anyone trying to address their breakouts."

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