5Nov/10Off
bad acne? what to do/use?
well i've had pimples since like 5th grade, and in almost 14 now. i've used soooo many products, some work a little but still not great. and i have oily sensitive skin, so i'm not sure if using harsh products make me break out more? and currently i'm using this avon salylic acid 2% wash and treatment, it works pretty well but i still break out sometimes. should i try using the avon stuff AND a gel benyzol peroxide cleanser? would that irritate my skin? i really dont know what to use people say so many differnt products!
oh, and my parents wont let me go to a derm :/
November 5th, 2010 - 10:08
1.STOP popping the spots, also known as pimples and zits. This may make the pimple look worse due to inflammation and irritation. Popping a zit can spread infection under the skin and produce even more pimples than before. If you do pop a spot then immediately clean it with soap and water or rubbing alcohol in order to prevent infection. If a pimple erupts in a particularly bothersome place, learn how to target a single pimple. And if you’re determined to pop, learn how to pop a pimple safely and properly. If you do pop a pimple, the best thing to do is put a mixture of honey and ground cinnamon on the spot. Put a band-aid on it also. You may also want to stay away from stress.
2.Remove any make-up you have on. Wearing make-up can clog pores, making them dirty and causing pimples.
3.Use a mild soap for sensitive skin but it doesn’t matter exactly what type of soap you use. It can be designed for acne-prone skin or not, but you will want to treat your skin gently. Harsh antibacterial soap may actually make your acne worse by irritating skin.
4.Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use a gentle scrub with natural defoliants like ground walnut shells, or use an over-the-counter chemical defoliant like salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Adding ground walnut shell to a thick moisturizer like cocoa butter can be effective too. Take caution, because over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of acne by irritating the skin. Pat dry, rather than rubbing, since rubbing can cause irritation to the fresh skin you’ve just revealed.
5.Use a good toner. Spray onto face or wipe on with a cotton ball and wipe off with a clean, dry cotton ball. This gets rid of excess cleanser and tightens pores. Good, inexpensive choices include plain witch hazel for normal to dry skin, lemon juice, or 3% hydrogen peroxide for oily skin. 70% ethyl rubbing alcohol can also be used for severe oiliness, but it can really dry out your skin and irritate it more. Some toners are medicated, and this stage is the best for using a medicated product if you’re only going to use one medication.
6.Bacteria in pores is one cause of spots. Reduce the amount of bacteria by using toners containing anti-bacterial agents like alcohol, peroxide and benzalkonium chloride, and by using creams that contain benzoyl peroxide (ask your doctor about benzaclin, with moisturizer if you have dry skin, as it works better than just plain benzoyl because benzoyl takes up to 8 weeks before improvement is seen) which kill bacteria as well as cause the skin to regenerate faster.
7.Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you’ve gotten your acne cleared up, it’s important to continue with the treatment that’s working so it does not return.
8.If all else fails, contact a doctor. Mild antibiotics that are available only by prescription can help reduce acne. Keep in mind though, that the widespread overuse (taking antibiotics when you really don’t need them or for something they don’t treat) and misuse (not taking medication for the specified amount of time) of antibiotics has led to the development of multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. That means that the antibiotics won’t work for the things they used to (including your acne).
9.Keep hair off of your face if at all possible. If you want to keep your bangs, then consider taking showers regularly or keeping your forehead clean with oil-dabbing cloths / clean tissues / etc.
10.Get good sleep. Stress increases your skin’s oiliness, which, combined with sweat and dirt, can clog pores and cause pimples. (Change your pillowcase frequently.)
11.Acne medications may cause your skin to initially break out worse than before because all FDA-approved acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur) are causing your skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface, which in turn causes a massive but fortunately temporary break out. Give the medications time to work — about one to two weeks — and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.
◦See a dermatologist if over the counter remedies do not work. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.
◦Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve, because the "waste management" control system in your body requires a lot of water to do its job. Without enough water, the body has difficulty removing some waste products efficiently.
◦Look for face washes which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. This is the key ingredient in some of the best face washes. use a 5-10% benzoyl peroxide of mild to moderate acne and 10% for severe.
November 5th, 2010 - 10:08
I know of a few products that consist of like 2 or three products combined and usually there is always a combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. So actually it could work for you if you combine both. I’ve had acne since I was like 12 too and I"m now 22, and I’ve tried EVERYTHING for acne too but you just need to find what is best for your skin. Currently I’m using the neutrogena 3step product that can be found at most drug stores and it’s been working for me. It’s pretty inexpensive and works well. Make sure you use a moisturizer if you do use the salycilic/benzoyl peroxide combination and it’s best if it has some spf in it and it is oil free. Hope that helps!
November 5th, 2010 - 10:08
First thing you should know is whenever you are using a new product it WILL break you out more in the beginning as it is cleaning your pores out, then it will start to work. You can try using Nuetrogena stress control acne products. The are about $7 each and work very well and smell really nice. They have the toner, face wash, scrub and acne treatment. It leaves my skin feeling soft and nice but not crazy dry. I have oily skin and acne as well and have been having this problem since 12. I am now a grown woman and after experimenting with all sorts of expensive things and the dermatologist nothing has worked as well as nuetrogena. Look for it at your local pharmacy, walmart or target.
Good Luck
November 5th, 2010 - 10:08
The best thing that has helped me is washing my face with Clearasil with the little blue micro-beads. That stuff really helps. Also, before I go to bed, I use a benzoyl peroxide solution that I dab on and it dries and helps get rid of the pimple during the night.
If this doesn’t help, you might need to try some prescription meds like Minocyclene or a Tetracycline type thing.
Hope this helps and good luck!
November 5th, 2010 - 10:08
well im only about 12, but i use this stuff called PONDS-skin cream.
they have it for face cleansers and make up removers etc.
you can get it at wal*mart, meijer, target, pretty much any store like that. get the one with the light green(minty green) top. rub it in like lotion until ur face is shiny, then rub it off with a steamy wash cloth. do it in the mornings and nights if possible!
November 5th, 2010 - 10:08
I’ve been in that situation and there is really nothing you can do about it. There are things you can do to try to reduce the blemishes and get rid of acne/pimples temporarily but you will always be finding yourself cleaning your face or your body depending on where it’s at.
I mean of course your acne should go away eventually but for some this is the case their whole life.
I’m 29 years old and have been suffering from these little pests since I was a teenager. I tried all sorts of face washes from the local grocery store and what not, but nothing seemed to work. If anything it would just make my skin dry and itchy.
Literally the best acne face wash I’ve ever used has been this stuff called clearpores. It has got rid of the acne to quickest and has been a success ever since I got it. It’s unique cause of it’s herbal supplement you take a long with it that helps your skin from the inside out. I saved money on it at skincleansingsystem.com at the time which was helpful.
You should really look into this stuff and if you can to assure the best results, get the 3 month supply because if it doesn’t work it will still save you butt on the return policy.
Well good luck and best wishes.