Acne

Clearasil Total Control Gentle Cleansing Wipes sold in the United States contain sodium methylparaben, which has been banned in cosmetics by the European Union, as well as ceteareth-20 and ceteareth-12, two ingredients that are not safe for use on injured or damaged skin (including acne, ironically). Other ingredients in Clearasil products have been linked to cancer, allergies and skin and nervous system toxicity.

Clearasil is not alone at the bottom of the class. Neutrogena, Oxy and Clean & Clear are also failing as Safe Personal Care Products.

Breakouts a Problem for You or Someone You Love?
Here are some tried and true ways to help prevent acne:

• Change your pillowcases frequently: flip to the other side after two days and change at least every four days.
• If you have long hair, tie it up loosely before going to bed to keep it off your face.
• Avoid getting hair products on your skin.
• Use products that are actually “gentle” and for “sensitive skin,” not those that are only marketed as such. Truly gentle products usually have few or no synthetic chemicals and a shorter list of ingredients than the harsher products do.
• Exercise, eat well, stress less.
• Keep your hands off your face.