If your acne problem is not severe but you still need acne control to an extent, there are many over-the-counter (OTC) products you can use. These include soaps, creams, scrubs and various other medications. For better acne control, you may wish to use an astringent lotion, which typically has a base of rubbing alcohol. This helps to break up the oils that cause acne, as well as removing the dirt that is blocking your pores and causing acne to form. Some soaps that contain astringents would be Neutrogena glycerin soap, as well as some acne control soaps like Clearasil and Oxy.