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1. 

   eriiiin
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   i use proactive.

   it cleared my acne very fast!!
2. 

   Blitz
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   Can’t get rid of it fast.
3. 

   originalblonde43
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   Havent had acne in a year because of this!!!!( i ocasionally get a small pimple…but hey thats normal!!!)

   My skincare routine:

   Cleanser: Basis….this is just a bar of soap that matches your pH level of your skin….so it wont dry out your face(if you don’t use moisturizer though it will) This cleanser seems simple and it is not meant to fight acne…but in a sense it does…it really cleans your face well without drying out your face…i didnt believe my mom when she recomended it…but man does it work wonders

   Toner: Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner…really any toner you prefer is ok…but this it the one i use. Start from the top of your face and go towards the temples…aslo with cheeks…go towards the temples…then on chin go in circular motions only(not making it up…this is what you are supposed to do whenever applying anything to your face) This will take off the dead skin and make your pores smaller(helps with the dirt getting in) It also leaves face really smooth and nice looking!!!!

   Moisturizer : Sheer Cover Oil Free Moisturizer…again any moisturizer will be good…just as long as it is oil free, made for the face, does not have any acne fighting agents in it. Dot it all over face then apply just like i said with the toner. Moisturizing can really halp fighting the acne. Did you know that dry skin is actually a cause for acne and pimples? The dry skin will actually clog your pores and therefore cause a breakout. Dont listen to people saying you just need to dry your face out…its a lie.

   Facial scrub: Oatmeal and Sugar….seriously…this is the BEST scrub i have ever had….just take oatmeal and grind it into a powder and the add Sugar( more Sugar if you want more of a scrub…less if you just want something soothing) then add a little water and make like a paste( not too thick and not too thin) Rub on your face for like 3 minutes then rinse with warm water…put moisturizer on right afterward and your face will feel so refreshed and soft!!!!! Do it about once a week. Dont rub too hard or you will damage face. The oatmeal is for sootheing for face of redness and dry skin. The sugar is for exfoliation.

   Steam your face for about 5 to 10 minutes a week. Mousturize right after you steam. This will open your pores and get all the dirt and grim out. It also helps with dryness. Dont steam and use the scrub on the same day. It is best to use it on seperate days. Dont ask me why…just figured it out. =)

   I suffer a little more from dry skin…but yet it can get oily at times…but with this routine has been great….and now i don’t have a single blemish or patch of dry skin!!!!! It is amazing!!!!! Do this routine( excluding the scrub and steam) twice a day. Your skin will clear up…but in about a week or two your face will break out and that is a good sigh. This is because all of the dirt is getting out of your skin. Just keep with it and it will pay off in the long run…i have great skin right now(used to have horrible skin…i could have seriously been on one of those acne comercials it was so bad)…but now i have stuck with this routine and my skin is now soft and smooth!!!!!!!

   Tips:

   Vitamin E(taking it and also rubing on face) is really good for your skin

   Olive oil is also good(rubbing on face…wamred…rinsed with warm water

   Taking fish oil is also good

   Try not to touch your face….it pushes the dirt into your face
4. 

   Nathans Van Reborn
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   Acid on your face
5. 

   timeofmylifex3
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   Preparation H cream works wonders !
   I find it to be effective, && it works fairly rapidly.
6. 

   Joseph O
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   tooth past works overnight for me
7. 

   QT Pie
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   How to cure a pimple

   1. Wash you skin thoroughly and pat it dry with clean towel.
   2. Wrap an ice cube in a washcloth and hold it over the spot for a minute or two; it’ll help bring down the swelling.
   3. Dip the end of a cotton swab into some diluted tea tree oil (available at any pharmacy, and trust me, this oil was meant for the skin!) and dot a tiny amount directly into the pimple.
   4. Leave it alone to heal. Don’t pop, pinch, or squeeze pimples, it will only make it worse.
8. 

   Hallie.
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   Try Clearasil, or maybe Cetaphil. I don’t know how fast that will work.
   You could also use some Tea Tree oil.
9. 

   mikebraves93
   February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

   Do not use Pro Activ, it is horrible. Your best bet is going to a dermatologist and getting Duac and Differin…if it’s more severe, along with the gels get Doryx or Minocycline.
10. 

    Devon
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    Clean and Clear Acne Control. Don’t do proactive because it makes you get more acne and it doesn’t help.
11. 

    destiny
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    clearasil face pad things, they work pretty good. they burn at first but when you keep using them it does improve your acne.
    drink water
    wash your face when you wake up and before you go to bed
12. 

    Shs H
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    Currently im using Lift SP cream .. which is working very good till date to remove wrinkles .. i think you can get them very cheap from http://healthdietstores.com/lift-sp.html
13. 

    Jen
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    I’ve heard honey mixed with generic asprin works very well.

    http://www.xanga.com/RiceBunny/567728185/aspririn–beautiful-skin/
14. 

    gossiptalk
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    You can lessen the apperence of the acne by one of the following. You need to try them all to find which one works best for you!
    -calimine lotion (the pink stuff)
    -mild toothpaste (non minty)
    -benzoyl peroxide (a product with at least 5%)
    -Mud mask (try Ahava)

    the first products you should have onhand…the others can be purchased for under 15$ at a drugstore
15. 

    vthefinalbattle
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    Clearisil Ultra. Its the only thing that keeps my skin clear.
16. 

    me
    February 27th, 2011 - 00:37

    i have been battling acne for 12, going on 13, years now =( and i have tried almost everything there is– short of going on accutane. pro-activ was the worst move i ever made. i broke out in areas that i didnt have acne before, and scarred tremendously. the thing that has worked best for me is getting on birth control, but that may not be as price conscious, or as quick with results as you are looking for.

    i also like cleaners with benzoyl peroxide in them as opposed to salicylic acid.

    but another thing that has worked for me as of recently, and my reason for this answer, is black soap. you can find it in the ethnic beauty section of most stores (i found it at walmart). it is a simple bar of soap that is solid black. i think it also comes in liquid form, but the one i use is a bar. my skin has never felt cleaner than it does after washing with it. there are a ton of benefits from using black soap other than treating acne. i put a link down for you to read up on how great it is. i highly reccomend it!

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