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16Mar/113

Can someone please help me with acne/blackhead problems?

So basically, I have been having problems with acne especially blackheads for the past 6 months. I've never had problems like this before. And, I know that stress probably has a little bit to do with it. My acne isn't severe. And for the most part I've been able to get rid of pimples but I cannot find anything that will get rid of blackheads and smooth all the bumps on my skin. Basically, I just want my skin to get back to normal and only have the occasional pimple instead of daily looking in the mirror and just seeing blackheads. I've head about Clinique Acne solutions and I'm thinking this might help. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Well I did use the clean and clear blackhead cleansing thing to smooth blackheads. It worked for a while but it isn't working anymore.

27Feb/115

What are some facial products that are really effective on acne?

I have dry combination skin. My T-zones are oily. I have a acne problem when I eat a lot of junk. I'm 14 so I'm going through puberty still. I got my first period already and everything.

When I break out,which is pretty frequently, the pimples always get big and red and they hurt. I have a lot of post-acne marks and I mean A LOT. I hate breaking out because I used to get teased a lot.

The problem is I love clinique's acne solutions but it's expensive (sad face).
I hate the proactive. The only thing I like from proactive is the refining mask.
I have already tried neutrogena's acne system.
I've tried St. Ives
I need something without parabens or any other bad ingredients.
My skin is somewhat sensitive. It needs moisture but it's oily in the T-zone.

So I need a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and spot treatment.
I want something that you or somebody you know has tried. And something that is not some unheard-of generic product because I don't trust them and I want something easy to find.

1Jan/115

Which acne product should I use?

Which acne product should I use for acne on my cheeks? I don't get any at all on my forehead or chin and very rarely on my nose. I also don't get blackheads or whiteheads. Right now I'm using Clinique Acne Solutions, and it works all right, but I'd like to see better results. Any suggestions? Please and thank you :)

21Dec/105

Blackhead clearing?!?!!??!?

Alright...So, I have had ance since i was like, 8. I recently started using ProActive, and it got rid of the acne on my forehead, but not my blackheads. I have tried soooo many products on my face, bu tthey won't go away. Here's what I've been using for the past 5 o6 years, not at the same time of course, but you know;
ProActive
Clean and clear advantage acne solutions
clean and clear deep cleansing wash
Differin
Clindagel
those Biore clearing strips
various mud masks
clean and clear morning burst
Purpose (gel wash and bar)
Basis bar
a few st.Ives face scubs

What will really take them away? The stuff I used to use made my face burn even when it touched my pillow, and it still never helped? Does the ProActive blackhead stuff work (do they even have any?)? Do those vibrating things work?
thank you!
I've been to a dermatoligist, twice. They just put me on Differin, which i used for 4 used. It u=just made me cry everytime something touched my face, thats it.
lol, sorry:
they put me on Differin, which i used for 4 years. It just hurt.

1Dec/104

Acne care on a Budget [tea tree oil?]?

K, im 17 and yea the ugly acne. I dont have it heavily, i just get it around.. that time of the month.
Anywho, ive also got some acne scars from in my younger years picking. BAD IDEA. dont pick D:
So. what can i use?
I know about the aspirin mask, which i love<3 its so easy and natural..ish?
I also use Oxy daily face wash, and Biore warming anti-blackhead cream cleanser.
I prefer acne solutions that i can make here at home, considering i have no job and cash is severely tight.
Ive been told NOT to do toothpaste?
Also, and ways to get blackheads gone would be nice too.
School starts soon and i dont want scars and acne.
Please and a big big big big thank you<3.

25Oct/104

What are some solutions for acne scarring? Blackheads?

I used to struggle with some moderate to severe acne when I was younger. I had blackheads, white/yellowheads, and just plan acne... not only on my face, but on my back and chest as well. Now, I tend to break out around once a month along with the occasional zit here and there. However, my back and chest acne is completely eliminated (excluding the rare, mild, zit that pops up once every few months.)

After trial and failure, and a little growing up, my acne has subsided greatly. I now use both the Equate (Walmart) Medicated Apricot Scrub as an exfoliant and the Clean and Clear Advanced Acne Solutions Kit (Cleanser, Lotion, and Spot Treatment). I also use the Nutrogena Wave (as of Friday) and I am pleased with the results. I never use all products at once, except in the case of a special event, etc. I may go days at a time without using one of the cleansers.

I find that the combination of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid helps a lot. My routine usually combats the acne fairly quickly and size, etc is reduced overnight. However, the redness/marks remain for a while and it makes it look like I still have acne. I'm really not sure what to do about this... or the blackheads that won't go away (and trust me, I've tried just about everything for the blackheads).

I have very oily skin... especially during the summer months (wearing sunscreen on my face causes me to break out even more than usual). In the winter, it's not nearly as oily, but it still never gets dry/sensitive. I eat a relatively healthy diet (I am trying to lose weight), and I try my best to drink plenty of water or unsweetened tea a day. I know that drinking more water makes a difference in my acne, but so far it doesn't do much for the marks left behind. (I also have hair, skin, and nail vitamins that I frequently forget to take haha)

So, if anyone has any advice for me it would be greatly appreciated.

22Oct/102

How to use Burt's Bees Acne Soultions?

How to use Burt's Bees Acne Soultions?
I'M REALLY CONFUSED
i just got burt's bees acne solutions spot treatment and i don't know how to use it...
do i use it after cleansing, toning, & moisturizing?
or do i use it before toning and moisturizing?
HELP.
BTW IT'S IN LIQUID FORM**
and comes in a small container thing...

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