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11Jul/11Off

How can i quickly get rid of sun blisters?

I had a bad sunburn about 4 days ago and it is now turning into these blisters. They dont hurt so i dont need aloe vera. Does anyone know how i can get ride of these very quickly? Thank you all.

11Jan/11Off

Is there any topical treatment for acne scars?

After a long battle with acne, after years its finally subsiding. Thank God... However, there are still those light brown spots left behind from the pimples. I've continued to drink 2-3 cups of green and ginseng tea a day, take flax seed oil, drink lemon concentrate morning and night, use aloe vera, and rub ice on my face regularly. Maybe there has been no change in these spots or very minimal. Is there a quicker way to get rid of these spots besides laser treatment. For example, a topical cream or another home remedy? The spots are all clustered on my cheeks so it looks like I have freckles which sucks so any suggestions would be nice. Thanks!

7Dec/10Off

Stopping Hair Loss – Using Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera

Hey! This is a short video about natural ways to stop hair from falling out. If you suffer from this 90% of the time it's genentic, however if you suffer from oily hair or hair where hair strands randomly come out, it is due to b/c of excess sebum, which causes hair to go greasy. If you have this problem, you can reduce it dramatically by using Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera. Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera mixed together stop excess sebum production which can clog pores and cause hair to fall out.

22Nov/10Off

What order should I use these products in?

I have these acne products but I don't know which order to use them in, and which ones to use:
Apricot Scrub Blemish and Blackhead control
Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Cleanser
Clearasil stayclear, Daily pore cleansing pads
Cetaphil lotion
Ponds dry-skin cream
Clearasil pimple blocking pen
Aloe Vera lotion

Also can you write a review on some of these products, because I want to know if they help/work!

Thank you in advance!!!!

27Oct/10Off

2 questions in one!!!?

First question:
Does Aloe Vera really work for on spot acne treatment???

Second question:
I have really big thighs and i wanted to know if theres anyway to just slim those. I'm talking all natural and not pills or summtin.
First Question add-on:
I mean like reduce swelling, inflammation, and redness. I have a HUGE pimple on the tip of my nose and it makes me look like Rudolph :[

22Oct/10Off

How can I get rid of my acne?

I've tried castor oil which did nothing.

I tried Neutrogena which only made my face feel really tight after I washed, but other than that it did nothing. I've tried Proactiv, which did nothing. Antiseptic ointment, toothpaste, and various spot treatments that contain sacyllic acid, sulfur, or benzol peroxide that I've tried did nothing but dry it out, causing it to scab over.

I tried a homemade aloe vera mask which got rid of tiny bumps and made my skin very soft, but it did nothing for the main acne. Ditto with things like honey, lemon juice, grapes,

My diet is pretty healthy, I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and whole wheat and avoid fast food, fried food, dairy products (I'm lactose-intolerant), red meat, excessively salty foods, sugary foods; I drink plenty of water (about five cups per day, and I don't drink anything else besides soy milk)

I don't exercise much except for PE and occasionally walking home, but I'm not sure if that's contributing to my acne?

I wear sunblock everyday (Neutrogena.) I ice my face after I shower. I swear I've done everything I can but it's still pretty bad - on the tops of my cheeks, a few by my chin, a few on my forehead (but mainly just my cheeks.) I don't wear make up at all.

My parents suggested that maybe I had been putting too many things on my face, I about three weeks ago I stopped using all products and masks, and only used a mild, unscented facial wash by Clinique once a day. It didn't work.

My friends say it could be my lack of sleep (I have an "A" period and get up earlier than the rest of them) but I've been trying to go to bed by nine o'clock by each night, while waking up at 6:30 - 7:00.

I'm currently using the Clinique 3-Step Acne Remedy, but just wondering if there's anything else I should try if this doesn't work. If not, what could be causing the acne? I'm a freshmen in high school; could it be stress? I also have a side swept fringe, but my hair isn't anywhere near my acne, so it can't be oil from my hair.

Thanks in advance.
I am Schnitz: I change my pillowcase every week and change the towels I wrap around it every other day. (This was the first thing my dad suggested to me a while back)

chloe: My mom won't let me go to a dermatologist just yet because she claims that my skin can get a lot worse, and that nothing is getting infected. :/

13Sep/10Off

HELP ME PLEASE, I DONT HAVE MUCH TiME?

I have post acne brown spots on my face from picking pimples, and I have been trying to get rid of them for the past 4 months. Some of the products worked, but every time a brown spot gets erased, a new pimple pops up, and turns into a brown spot,(I don’t even pick them anymore) Right now, I have a basket full of products. I Have
1) Neutrogena at home microdermabrasion
2) Ambi skin discoloration cream
3) Neutrogena Acne mark fading cream
4) Proactiv
5) Palmers skin discoloration cream
6) Esoterica skin discoloration cream
7)100% aloe Vera
8) Bye Bye Blemish Wash
9) Palmers cocoa butter
10) Acne Free
11) Aveeno Clear Complexion Correcting Treatment
I would like to know what products (either that I own or have to buy) would help prevent pimples, and get rid of my existing spots. Not that it really matters, but I would like them to leave by summer. But it’s really not that important that they're gone by summer. People always tell me that proactiv helps with spots, but I want to know how long it takes.

12Sep/10Off

frankenmask!?!?! 0_o?

ok. i've been reading some answers on here for how to treat acne and home remedies. there are some popular answers, like: aspirin, honey, oatmeal, toothpaste, lemon, apple cider viniger, tea trea oil, aloe vera...yada yada yada; i was thinkin what if i mixed it all up into one mask, facial , spot treatment sorta thing. would that be more beneficial?? ya, i'm really desperate. any other remedies (crazy or not),sites, recipes would be appreciated = )

31Aug/10Off

Help! DRY IRRITATED skin Epiduo?

Ok, so i've been using Epiduo for about 2 weeks now. It's been clearing up my acne but leaving irritated, EXTREMELY dry skin. My dermatologists prescribed me to use epiduo once every night and Benza clin once every morning. I also use Neutragena Oil-free acne wash 2 times a day before i use the epiduo and benza clin. It leaves me with severe irritated and dry, flaky skin. I use a little bit of medication for my acne under my chin area and its also left a BIG red rash down my neck. it doesnt itch but feels alot like a sunburn. I've been using Aloe Vera 20-30 times a day on my face because im sick and tired of going to school and people staring at my face and asking "what's wrong with your face?" its embarassing and it bothers me. PLEASE HELP!
Foundation? Where can I get foundation (i'm a guy)

26Aug/10Off

Ugh chest acne…. =[?

I have it pretty bad on my chest and somewhat on my back. I don't mean to gross anyone out, but I'm just looking for some help. I just started using a Nuetrogeana body wash on my chest and back every day in the shower (using a bath puff) a couple weeks ago and it's not really helping. I also started applying Aloe Vera about a week ago because I read that that is supposed to help...and it might be too soon to tell but I really haven't noticed a difference. My main issue is not being able to be seen in a swim suit because of it. Please help!!
soap and water was what I first tried and definitely did NOT work.

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