Neutrogena Body Wash: 8/10, a review

It's fairly common for people to suffer from acne on more than just their face, especially if you're like me and have overall oily skin. Blemishes on your back and chest can be embarrassing if you're self-conscious over it, and if you want to do something to change it, you should. For this is definitely recommend avoiding bar soaps, unless you're completely adamant about it. In which case, I recommend using a wash rag with the bar soap (who knows, some people don't), as this will help prevent the continued spread of germs from your body to the bar of soap, allowing the wash rag to act as a barrier between the two, to be easily cleaned and reusable for a fresh experience. But if you're looking for a quick, different way to reduce your body's over zealous natural oils, Neutrogena Body Wash is a sure deal for most people.

I've been using this product for about four months now, two months with the original orange citrus body wash, and two months with the pink grapefruit. Both seem to work on the same level for me, however there have been reports of the pink grapefruit being a bit rough on sensitive skin, probably due to a difference in the citric acid. On that note, I can also say as a person who tends to have allergic reactions to citric acid, the content is low enough that it does not affect me in any negative ways. This is especially worthwhile seeing as it's very hard to find any type of acne solution that is free of citric acid. However, the scent is a bit strong at first - though I've gotten used to it after use, it may be too much for some people. Within the four months of using this product there has been a clear difference in blemishes on my skin. Don't get me wrong, it's not 100% clear or a type of miracle solution, but there is a vast improvement, especially since other modifiers contribute to the production of acne other than just oil (a very common example - stress). I stopped using the product for about a week last month to see if there was any difference - and there was. Oil production in my skin was once again on the rise and I was almost back to where I was before I began using the product. After returning to the body wash, there was once again vast improvement. Price is also a factor that contributes to what I use, and I find even though Neutrogena is a name brand, you can get it for a reasonable price at supermarkets like Publix (Kroger, Meijer, etc.) and Target for around 6 dollars, and it lasts plenty of times. While the product is also available at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, I've found there's a price increase, most retailing around 9$, making it sensible just to pick some up while you're out grocery shopping. While anyone may experience something different, that's my general review for this product - worth the buy if you're struggling with oily skin/frequent skin blemishes, as well appropriate for it's price range and the time it takes to go through an entire bottle. Also recommended: any type of loofa, just remember to buy a new one every month or two, germs can easily find a home there and all your progress can be lost!