Well my friends, there are many acne treatments and solutions out on the market today. Some have been around for a long time and some are brand new. Some have hip celebrities testifying about their effectiveness and others just rely on word-of-mouth. So how do you tell what the best acne solutions are? And, more importantly, how do you tell what’s the best one for you?

A good gauge of what you might need is a good honest look at the severity of your own acne. Do you suffer from minor or major breakouts? Does your acne show itself in a small area or across your whole face or even body? Are your breakouts mostly tiny whiteheads and blackheads, or do you get those deep bumps known as papules?

If your breakouts are small, then the best acne solution for you might just be a simple over-the-counter gel or cream. If your acne is more pronounced, you might still get by with one of non-prescription “acne systems” that most drugstores carry. And if you really battle the hard bumps and constant pervasive breakouts, then you seeing a dermatologist for prescription medications might be the best solution for you.

Whatever direction you choose, remember that you’ll need to be consistent and stick with it because it takes a long-term commitment to defeat acne. Without that commitment, no solution will work.