It’s not often that a product wins both the Allure Magazine Beauty Breakthrough and Popular Science Best of What’s New awards. In fact, I’m pretty sure it’s never happened before. So when I stumbled across the Zeno Acne Clearing Device in both magazines, I knew I had to order it.  Zeno clears acne by destroying the bacteria that cause the zit with a micro-processor controlled dose of precise heat. The consumer reviews at Amazon are polarized; it either works for people or not. Most, myself included, find it really works. Buy it for for $225 at Amazon.com and you’ll save an additional $10 when you click from that link and use code DERMA205 at checkout.

Now, if that’s a little extravagant for you, I have two other Zit clearing recommendations: Clearasil Ultra Acne Treatment Cream at $9.49 and Avon Clearskin Dual-Action Antibacterial Cleanser at $4.99, which features triclosan instead of salicylic acid, like most antibacterial cleansers. While antibacterial agents are generally unnecessary and not recommended for hand soaps and body washes, they can make a big difference in the treatment of acne.