How do you get rid of acne and blackheads!? o:?
Hi, I've suffered from acne and blackheads from the time I started middle school. As soon as I hit 6th grade my face broke out, BIG. This year I'm going into 8th grade and for once I'd like to have clear skin.
My acne has gotten so bad that I don't feel comfortable in pictures. I can't look people in the eyes and people look at me like I'm a freak. I've tried proactive(still using) and it helps, but not much. I've tried using toothpaste, the lemon juice, and almost every other home remedy tricks out there. And I'm starting to feel like I'll never have clear skin. And I even have back-acne and some on my chest. So as you would see, I can't wear low cut tops, or things that expose my back. So I feel its becoming useless )': And I'm sorry this is so long... But please if anyone has any tips to help me get rid of blackheads and pimples THAT I DON'T HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING FOR please let me know. Thank you
August 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
Try using other acne treating products besides proactiv. You said you don’t want to buy anything, but you won’t know until you try other products. Olay Clarify and Cleanse Daily Scrub is good. Look on their website see their acne treatment products, and see which one is best for you.
If you say your acne is really bad, you have to see a dermatologist. They might give you an effective treatment for your acne.
Other tips: Wash your pillowcase every week. Oil and dirt build up and you get into contact with it every night. This will clog your pores.
Keep your hair your of your face. Again, oil from the hair can clog up pores.
Don’t touch your face with your fingers unless it’s necessary.
Drink lots of water.
Exercise.
Eat well.
August 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
Drink plenty of water, and DO NOT touch your face.
August 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
drink TONS of water, even if you have to pee every 5 minutes.
TONS AND TONS OF WATER
i can’t stress that enough! DRINK WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!
also make sure to get a good nights sleep and exercise regularly.
August 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
Drink water, eat well, exercise , get enough sleep, wash your face morning & night & dry off your face with a clean towel, etc… pretty much treat your self/ body well
August 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
Mix 1 TBS of milk (any kind) with 1 TBS of plain gelatin
Stir…
Microwave 10 sec.
Rub the mix on the area.
Let it cool and dry
August 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
1. ACNE MEDICATION OR DIET? Over the counter acne medication contains one of these active ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid). If acne still not improving after trying these, then see a dermatologist to get a stronger medication or try changing diet & lifestyle. Research has shown that there is a connection between certain kinds of food & acne. Read book The Clear Skin Diet by Alan C. Logan & Valori Treloar!
2. WASH, TONE, MOISTURIZE FACE: Try natural & gentle (not acne) products: Wash face with warm water & Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar by Johnson & Johnson, twice day, morning & night (possibly third time, midday). Apply toner Witch Hazel or make toner by mixing 1 part organic apple cider vinegar with the mother (Bragg Organic Apple Cider) with 5 parts pure water. (Caution! Test small area! If burns/to drying, use more water! Use at least 1 part water! Less Water = Stronger/More Drying Formula.) This vinegar kills bacteria, absorbs excess oil, helps dry out pimples, lightens scars, leaves skin tone more refined. Moisturize face with Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly. This aloe vera is 99% organic plus it contains vitamin A, C, E! Aloe vera helps stimulate cell renewal, heals skin blemishes/scars.
3. MAKEUP: Using a makeup finish will give you oil-free matte skin all day! Use Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish or Model In A Bottle Makeup Setting Spray. Apply makeup with clean hands! Only use oil free makeup that won’t clog pores! Old makeup & makeup tools harbor bacteria so use fresh makeup & wash/replace tools often! Wash makeup off face before going to bed!
4. FACE MASSAGE (done often) will help remove toxins, help regenerate skin cells, tone/firm skin, improve skin texture, encourages good blood supply, delivers nutrients, nourishes skin. Wash hands & face! Apply toner. Use aloe vera as massage gel. Do 10 minute massage before going to bed. Don’t wash face again, let aloe vera dry on face. Buy book on face massage techniques like the, Ten Minute Facelift by Jennie Harding.
5. FACE MASK: Do face mask once a week. Wash face with warm water, then apply mask. Leave it on for 20 minutes or until it dries. Buy face mask for oily acne skin or make mask by mixing plain oatmeal with water. Oatmeal is soothing, absorbs excess oil, exfoliates skin for a smoother complexion.
6. EAT HEALTHY FOOD: Eat variety & alot of fruits vegetables! OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS (sardines, salmon, fish oil supplement), LYCOPENE (tomato, tomato products), GREEN TEA (freshly brewed), ZINC (oyster, crab, beans, wholegrain cereal) all has the ability to reduce chemicals/hormones involved in acne & help acne inflammation. VITAMIN A (carrot, winter squash, spinach), VITAMIN C (orange, lemon, lime, kiwi), ANTHOCYANINS (purple grapes, blueberry, acai, dark cherries, pomegranate) provides antioxidant protection, improves skin quality, helps acne. Milk has strongly been linked to acne! Drink Rice Dream Rice Drink instead of milk! Read book The Clear Skin Diet for more information!!
7. WATER: Drinking pure water (approx. 64oz a day) gives you a radiant complexion, carries nutrients to every cell in your body, flushes out toxins, improves circulation & blood flow, helps constipation. You can also include 100% fruit juice as part of your daily total.
8. VITAMIN MINERAL SUPPLEMENT: It is hard to get all vitamins minerals skin needs on a daily basis, so take supplement each day. Overdosing on vitamins & minerals (whether from food or supplements) is toxic & dangerous!
9. AEROBIC EXERCISE (done often) reduces acne breakouts, helps clear the skin by increasing circulation & delivery of nutrients to skin cells, flushes out toxins, reduces the production of hormones related to acne, helps constipation. Drink water! Immediately take a shower to remove sweat & dirt!
10. DRY SKIN BRUSHING (done often) removes dead skin cells, stimulates blood circulation, maintains glowing supple skin, cleanses lymphatic system, helps carry away toxins, removes cellulite. Caution! Brushing must be done correctly & carefully, so read book, Dr. Berkowsky’s Vital Chi Skin Brushing System by Bruce Berkowsky! Take shower after brushing to wash off dead skin & impurities! Don’t brush face,Do face massage!
11. HANDS, HAIR, STUFF: Keep dirt & bacteria at bay to prevent more breakouts! Don’t touch face with hands, keep hair clean, don’t let dirty oily hair touch face, clean phone often or don’t let phone touch face, don’t lean face on objects, clean glasses often, wash pillowcase/sheets/blankets often.
12. BOW MOVEMENT: Skin eruptions can be caused or aggravated by constipation-excess waste in colon! Make sure bow movements are regular by eating enough fiber, fruits, vegetables, drink water, exercise.
13. SLEEPING: Getting enough sleep helps repair your body at cellular level, helps skin repair itself. Adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep.