i need a dermatologist to help me! or just someone who knows about skin!!!?
ok so im 13 and my family cant afford to send me to a real dermatologist. and we cant really afford lots of expensive medications that might not even work. so here is a description of what my skin is like...
i have very oily skin. right after i wash my face its not too oily but about 5 minutes after its really oily again. i try not to touch my face a lot, and i try to buy oil free skin products. the acne on my forehead and chin is like so : some pimples and the rest (a lot) are small little skin colored bumps. and on my chin i have tons of little whiteheads. i also have whiteheads on my under eye area. i get those same little bumps (i guess their pimples) around the corners of my nose. i have blackheads on my nose and a couple acne scars from where i (foolishly) poped pimples. i have very large very dark purpley blue under eye circles and i also have eye bags. i have little red blotches on my cheeks. yes i do wear makeup. i wear oil free dermatologist tested liquid foundation that wont clog pores. i also wear a very thick layer of concealer (which doesnt even fully cover the circles). and i wear mascara and blush. but thats it. i have two small little red dots on the line of my bottom lip. they look like they could be really small red pimples. but theyve been there for a while and they havent changed.
this is my skin care routine...
i wash my face with clean&clear face wash. then i use witch hazel as an astrigent on my skin. then i use acne treatment moisturizer by clean&clear. my routine doesnt seem to be doing anything to my skin at all. i would really appreciate some tips. and maybe some home remedies. im kinda scared to try any home remedies right now because they might make my skin worse.
im making my skin sound really bad and ugly. it isnt too bad but i would never go out in public without my foundation and concealer. thanks for anything!
:)
August 31st, 2010 - 21:17
Are you moisturising properly & drinking 8-12 glasses of water a day?
There are lots of moisturizers that seem like they’d be proper for acne but aren’t. Sometimes you just have to experiment with different types of moisturizer. Also make sure to drink LOTS of water! A friend of mine has rosecea & she has to drink lots of water to keep her acne under any sort of control.
In any case, don’t worry- you’ll eventually grow out of this. It’s just puberty doing it’s oh-so-lovely thing. My skin was terrible at your age as well & it eventually evened out. If all else fails then you may want to use some of those over the counter treatments that include the pills that you swallow. They’re expensive, but most rarely go above $30 & they usually give you a month’s worth at a time. Those things work from the inside out.
I also recommend putting a warm, wet cloth on your face & leaving it on there so the heat & water can help bring the bad stuff out of your skin. It also helps you relax! Just be careful that you don’t make it TOO hot!
August 31st, 2010 - 21:17
you’re thirteen this is normal
girls your age will usually have pimples don’t worry
stress will only cause more pimples and oil free make up doesn’t make it any better
your skin needs to breathe, so make sure you don’t wear make up All the time and change your pillow case often because all the oil from your face rubs off onto your pillow also try not to pick or pop anymore because then you’ll have those scars forever.
make sure you keep your hair out of your face as well.
titi.N.jimbo♥
August 31st, 2010 - 21:17
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.