how to get rid of acne scars, large pores, blemishes, blackheads, and red spots fast! please help me :(?
So there's a guy i like and he likes me back.
Although we don't actually go out yet, he wants to kiss me first but here's the problem.
I'm very self- conscious due to the fact that i have acne scars, huge pores, blackheads, and dry skin as well as oily oily skin A lovely combination, i know. While my skin is horrible, he has noticeably better skin than i do so it bothers me a bit.
I use makeup right now (maybelline's mineral power concealer).
Just that though, nothing else.
i've heard lemons are great for toners.
Can anyone give me detailed instructions on how to do it and how it will be like for the following couple of uses?
Please, my skin isn't doing me a favor and if we do get together, he'll be my first boyfriend.
I want to make it special and i don't want him to break up with me because of my skin.
August 3rd, 2010 - 06:25
Do this routine :] Especially the mask, OMG it is AMAZING! It will really, really help :]
1. Cleanse your face twice a day, everyday.
Use a gentle, hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic face wash. Cetaphil is really good for that :] Use lukewarm water, and then cold water once your done to close your pores. Then PAT dry with a gentle face cloth. Always keep the cloth clean, and use it for your face ONLY. Rubbing your face dry irritates it and makes acne worse.
2. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week
Exfoliating gets rid of excessive dead skin on your face. After exfoliating, your face should have a glow to it and feel softer. When you exfoliate, always make sure it’s a gentle exfoliator. A really good, all-natural exfoliator is sugar. Just simply wet your face after cleansing, apply the sugar on your face and gently massage in circular motions.
3. Facial mask twice a week :]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPhDkXCg3j8 Just do it, it’s AMAZING! :] It cleared a lot of my acne and it’s all-natural and inexpensive.
4. Moisturize!
Even if your skin is oily, it needs moisture. Why? Because when your skin is dehydrated, your skin makes an attempt to make it not dry by making more oil. Use a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer. It could be in a cream or liquid form :] This step is very important, you cannot ignore it. Moisturize after cleansing, toning, exfoliating, and masking.
Tips
Drink your 8 oz of water a day
Drink lots of green tea, it works wonders. It is amazing. Drink about 3 cups a day at each meal time :] Make sure it’s decaf or organic. The caffeinated one might make ya break out. If you want to sweeten it, add honey but that’s it. If you add any more, you’ll ruin the effect lol. Works best by itself though.
Green tea is not only good for your skin, but for your body as well.
It speeds up your metabolism, burns fat, has lots of antioxidants, reduces/prevents cancer, makes you appear more youthful, etc etc etc the list goes on :]
If caffeine makes you break out, then make sure it’s decaffeinated green tea or organic. It is very cheap.
Have a good exercise routine and a healthy diet.
Your diet is a huge part of your skin.
Have lots of fruit, veggies, etc.
And cut out all the bad stuff you don’t need like excessive sugar, coffee, and greasy foods.
Try to keep hair out of your face. Your hair has oils in it that could cause a breakout on your skin if it’s always in your face. So keep it clean and out of the way :]
NEVER touch your face unless your hands are clean. Don’t wanna spread bacteria or anything.
Keep your pillow case clean often or change it. Your hair and face has oils that get transferred to the pillow case, which get transferred to your face and break you out.
Wipe down your phone daily with clorox wipes. Phones touch your face and are touched a lot and could again, break you out if not disinfected.
Keep your makeup to a small amount. If you wear it, make sure it’s natural makeup, bare minerals, etc. Always wash it off thoroughly and moisturize :] Wearing too much makeup with bad chemicals in it can clog your pores and result in bad skin.
During the day, you can use oil absorbing sheets to keep the excessive oil off of your face and moisturize in the areas that are dry :]
Another thing you can try as a "spot treatment" is getting an uncoated aspirin(just white) and mixing it with an equal part of water and a little honey. Apply it on, put a bandaid over it and leave it on overnight. Take it off in the morning and rinse it off. There should be a huge reduction of redness and pore size :].
Good luck and Happy New Year! :]
I hope this was helpful to you! :]
August 3rd, 2010 - 06:25
If you have a body shop near you, pop in and ask for these products
Seaweed cleanser
Seaweed pore minimiser
Seaweed day cream
Seaweed night serum
dont use the face mask as it’ll bring up your spots more before getting rid of them.
clean your face with the cleanser in the morning and before bed.
Pop on the pore minimiser once a day to close up those big pores
Use the day cream in the day (it dries out any oils)
use the serum at night (again, it dries out oils but also keeps skin soft)
they have a seaweed moisturiser if you want as well though sometimes that can counter effects of the serums and cleansers.
Your skin should start to clear up within a few weeks if you keep doing that
Also, it may seem a bit extreme, but the contraceptive pill clears skin up usually within just a few days! Why not try it?