acne, ew. Options

[LittleMissSunshi...]

anywho, so today, I saw my cousin after a while. She always had acne problems all her life, she finally got ProActiv, and it actually worked. I never had huge acne problems, I just usually wash my face with water and soap, and drink a lot of water. That always helped me.

So my question is, what's your way of getting rid of acne?

[sixfive]

oil soak

[nikx618]

i've been using proactiv too [: &it works well.
my face isn't full of acne, but there are occasional breakouts /:

[superstitious]

I've never had a big acne problem. I'll spot some blemishes occasionally, usually when I'm on the monthly devastation, but that's it. Or if it's really humid.

I religiously wash my face morning and night though. I've never worn face makeup (foundation) and have always used non oil based spf something or rather moisturizer. I also drink a TON of water and stay away from greasy foods (on a regular basis, sometimes you just can't deny the power of an Arby's beef-n-cheddar).

[Teesa]

i used to have acne in middle school, but after seeing a dermatologist, i started using differin. i still use it every night after washing my face.

[emberfly]

aspirin

[iExquisite]

i currently use Clean && clear Gel && wash- it helps ... a little i won't say its the best product out there
but recently i went to the dermatologist and she prescribed some products
which costs about 200 bucks....

[drinksmokefuck]

reidars blood

[dosomethin888]

I had bad acne in high school. I used doxycycline and it worked wonders. Its a pill that I took once a day cause I hate putting creams on my face.


It isnt so bad now and I use Velocity face wash and moisturizer by Mary Kay. I love it.

[drinksmokefuck]

lol didnt you say you were never coming back

[Just_Dream]

Mary Kay Blemish Control Toner Formula 3 did wonders for my face. ;D

[-DressYourEyelid...]

i've been blessed with acne-free skin... i get the occasional pimple around that time of the month, but it's rare.

tea tree oil is a good natural way of controlling acne: my boyfriend uses it.

[mifff]

Be waaary of ProActiv.. I've heard from a lot of people that it can work miracles at first, but stops working after a few months. Anyway, if that doesn't work for you there's tea tree oil, jojoba oil (in place of moisturizer), clay masks for oily skin (whether umbrian clay or the classic Queen Helene's from Walgreens), DDF sulfur masks.. there are a lot of alternatives if one way doesn't work out for you but keep in mind that it takes 4-5 weeks or so for skin cells to renew itself (new dead cells work itself up from the dermis and become the epidermis.) That means when trying out a new product you have to wait at least that long to know if it actually works. Another thing to keep in mind is that a lot of products work by pushing the gunk out of your pores, which at the surface can cause breakouts until all the gunk completely clear your pores. After that initial breakout though, everything should be clear (a lot of people understandably freak out and stop use.) Of course there are tons of other factors like pollutants in the air, how much you touch your skin, diet, and even how you dry your face (pat or blot the towel, don't rub cause it can aggravate it.) Definitely exfoliate (you can use a little bit of baking soda mixed with water) to help speed up the skin's renewal process.

Oh! And don't use any cheapo stuff with mineral oil on your face cause it blocks your pores, unless you have amazing genes.

[nosylilme]

I used to break out really bad on my forehead in middle school. At first, I used ProActive, but it dried my skin out a lot. Eventually, my acne lessened. Now I use AcneFree and it works great.

[Maccabee]

I used to use these dove wash pads every night but now that I'm getting older its harder to control, so now I use proactive every night. And if I ever get a big pimple I just dip a qtip in alcohol and rub it on. It burns like heck, but by morning anywhere I put it is clear.

But I have never had noticable acne. Hygiene is extremely important to me.

[tokyo-rose]

You're not supposed to wash your face with soap since it dries your skin out. Use Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, or a product similar to one of those.

[sixfive]

i use soap all the time if I don't have anything else, I'd rather have dry skin than oily skin

Not going to lie though, I've had prescription acne face washes since 2005 and can count on two hands the amount of days I've missed a wash.

[livwho]

Acne has never been a huge problem for me, but I get zits every once in awhile. Tea tree oil usually clears them up.

[lojay]

I never had really bad acne, but I had noticable acne and I tried so many creams and medicines and to be completely honest, the only thing that worked for me was going on birth control pills. My skin has been so clear ever since I started it.

[Maccabee]

hmmm... maybe I should go on birth control pills.

[datass]

i dont do anything to it actually. and if the urge comes i'll pop it D:
ive used the toothpaste remedy before haha. basically put toothpaste all over your pimple and let it stay there for like, 15-30 minutes.

[Maccabee]

I constantly have the urge to start brushing my forehead as im brushing my teeth. I have been breaking out up there. Thankfully my bangs cover it up.

[datass]

your bangs will make them worse

[emberfly]

your bangs will make them worse

qft

[res8zenith]

how can bangs make it worse?
thats the strangest thing

[emberfly]

makes your forehead more oily + greasy.

[Maccabee]

your bangs will make them worse

Ya, thats what I thought. Should I just keep them up when I'm at home?

[emberfly]

Ya, thats what I thought. Should I just keep them up when I'm at home?

I don't.. and I don't have acne..... up there at least.

[res8zenith]

makes your forehead more oily + greasy.

i didn't know that, thats very interstng,
that might explain why i get acne there

[Maccabee]

Its cause there is oil/grease in your hair.

[res8zenith]

my hairs straight, thin, and dry, and i don't use anything on it except shampoo. thats really odd, i should look into this now

[FreshPrincess]

I go on an acne site here it has helped me beyond anything.
What I do for acne is drink tons of water, avoid soda, and take 50mg zinc once a day. I struggled with mild acne for a while, but finally got around to doing this. I wash my face regularly and also exercise.
Water helps -
-Improves Energy
- Increases Mental/Physical Performance
- Flushes Toxins Out Of Body
- Keeps Skin Healthy
- Helps Lose Weight
- Reduces Headaches & Dizziness
- Allows for Proper Digestion
- Helps you Keep More Alkaline

So it does more than help with skin. Exercise increases the blood flow and circulation so it tightens the skin. It also helps promote oxygen and nutrients needed to produce collagen. And, the zinc reduces inflammation. Although after taking the 50mg I now cut the pills in half after constantly being tired, the inability to focus, charley horses in my leg, and headaches.

As for the hair thing, it's a good idea to keep it out of your face, especially after sweating a lot. With sweat comes sebum, which is the oily substance that is released through your pores.

[Just_Dream]

In addition, if you're always touching your hair (i.e. fixing your bangs), your hands transfer oil onto your hair.

I do occasionally get pimples on my forehead, but they are usually closer to my hairline, so most of the time I just pop them and they scar, but the scar goes away after a week. They're almost never noticeable though, since they're so close to my hairline.

Hmm... most of my pimples occur on my chin. It sucks, even though I usually keep it clean. Whenever I'm on my period or I'm going through a lot of stress, there's always a single large blemish that pops up on my chin. D;

[sixfive]

i remember seeing lots of zits last summer xtina

[Just_Dream]

i remember seeing lots of zits last summer xtina

Yea it got pretty bad last summer. ;'[ Now it's much better ;P Except I still have thus HUGE ONE since I had my period last week. EW.

[sixfive]

dude i've gotten like 3 in my eyebrows in the past week wtfux ive never got them there before.

[Just_Dream]

The giant one that popped up during my period scarred and it's still on my face. AUGH. It'll take a month to disappear

p.s. using new face wash. Upgraded from Shiseido Pureness face wash to Shiseido The Skincare face wash and DAMN, it definitely makes my face feel softer ;O

[Nickfury]

i nver had a big acne problem. mine was minor, and lasted for about a year..

[heyo-captain-jac...]

I've got one zit, and it's in my nose. f*cking painful.

[tokyo-rose]

Whenever I'm on my period or I'm going through a lot of stress, there's always a single large blemish that pops up on my chin. D;

That's happening to me right now, only I haven't gotten my period yet. I just know it's coming since I only ever break out on my chin or nose when I have PMS.

[rappingpotat0]

Hi, I've been having acne problems and how, its getting worse.
I tried clinique, clarins, and stuff but it seems to be not working. which brand would be good for men's facial acne problem?
(currently using lab series with partial clinique of anti blemish step 2 and 3 and its working very slowly - oily face)

[Maccabee]

I've got one zit, and it's in my nose. f*cking painful.

My bro has one. And i have head them before.

I keep getting a masive zit right under my right nostril. But it is one of those zits under the skin. So you cant see it but it is SO painful!