is my acne treatment to much?
okay so i've developed an all natural acne treatment for myself since i cant find stuff that works for me.
first
i use a facewash in the shower. (its off brand idk if that will effect me. its from rite aid)
then i started useing witch hazel with cotton to wipe off dirt i guess.
then i put an overnight mask on called mint Julep Masque
do you think doing this would help clear my skin.? I really dont want to do my last year of high school with pimples on my face. that would look so bad in my graduation picture. :[
if you have a better treatment tell me please
Anyone have an acne system that may work for me?
I've always had bad skin and nothing seems to work. I've tried Proactive (that crap doesn't work for everybody!!!), Murad, IQ Derma, Natures Cure, Clearasil, Neutrogena, Acne Free (got that from Costco), Garnier, just plain Witch hazel, and probably a couple more that I can't think of.
A coworker, who's an esthetician, says that my skin seems to build up, not getting rid of the old skin. She says I should stick with a system that has a 2% salicylic acid treatment as part of it. (She told me to try a system from Avon, which I just started using about a week ago). The only problem is that my skin is so sensitive. Gels seems to make me break out more. The salicylic treatment in IQ Derma was the first one that made my skin feel healthy but it won't get rid of this beard of zits I seems to have right around my mouth nor my onslaught of blackheads.
Any ideas?
(oh and as a side note I drink about 64 oz of water a day and my diet is relatively good.)
Help with adult acne?
I've had acne since teens, am 23 now. It's ranged from light to severe, but I've never been acne free. Recently went to my family doctor when I was sick, as a side note he prescribed Tetracycline to help with the acne. After reading the effects, I'm not interested in taking it long term. However, I only have an issue with facial acne, not anywhere else. Over the last year I've cut back on makeup more and more, now only use concealer and Physician's Formula talc-free face powder. Could the makeup be the issue? I never go to bed with it on, wash my face every night, twice a day apply benzoyl peroxide cream, I drink lots of water and eat lots of fruits/veggies/fiber. I DON'T GET IT! It feels like I'm doing everything I can with no results. I don't want to stop wearing makeup yet--I'll feel like a troll--but do you think it would help that much? Does anyone have any tips/tricks/ideas?
Note: I use witch hazel everyday as a toner. I've tried going all natural, using a face wash of EVOO and castor oil. I would love an all natural approach, but alas have gotten no results when I've used it.
Natural acne treatments?
The harsh over the counter medications are simply not working for me. I've been on several for a long time and see little improvement. Not only that, but recently one medication has caused my mouth to tighten up and cause puffiness in my cheeks. I'm already using witch hazel and I am going to try dropping my over the counter meds altogether. Does anyone know of a natural supplement or remedy that I could try in addtion to the witch hazel?
Sorry, I didn't mean over the counter medications, I meant prescription medications.
PLEASE HELP!!! I need to get rid of acne in a week!?
I'm in a wedding next Saturday (just over a week from now) and it's the week before my period and as usual, I'm starting to break out horribly! I know from experience that it won't go away on its own before next Saturday, and I just can't seem to figure out what to do!
I'm looking for advice on spot treatments, masks, etc that I can try. I'm unable to get a facial or see a dermatologist, so any at-home solutions would be greatly appreciated!
I currently wash with Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask (3.5% benzoyl peroxide) in the morning and Noxzema Clean Blemish Control foaming wash (1% salicylic acid) in the evening.
I use the Neutrogena Cleanser/Mask as a Mask about once or twice a week.
It's the best combination I've ever tried.....but NOTHING prevents the pizza-face that happens once a month. :(
I sleep plenty, follow a healthy vegetarian diet, drink enough water, and I smile a lot. It's worked well for me so far, but I'm looking for a quicker fix ;)
I haven't heard about using calamine lotion before, but I'll definitely try it! Between that and the steaming, hopefully my skin will improve soon. :)
I used witch hazel for a couple of months, and it didn't seem to do anything extra for my skin, but I'll try it again! I totally remember what it's like to live in a humid climate....I grew up in one. I live in a dry place now, which I think helps, it's just an awful transition when I have to go to a humid place because it messes with my skin AND hair! Which reminds me, the wedding's in a humid place..... I hope all this advice works!
heat bumps?!? what?!?!?
I have these bumps on my forehead
and there not acne because they won't
go away when I use acne medicine and they
won't pop. So, how do i know if their heat bumps
or not? and what will make them go away?
I don't have money to go to the doctors
so, home treatment would be nice :)
I've tried using proactive but it didn't help at all.
and yes, because I'm such a witch.
What are the best astringents for the treatment of acne?
I'm using witch hazel right now, but it doesn't seem to be doing much. The harsh prescription meds don't work for me. If I can't find anything soon, I think I might have to resort to acutane. Help!
will a normal facewash and moisturizer help treat my acne?
ok will this help: if i get a salicylic acid face wash.( BUT ITS GANNA DRY MY SKIN IS THAT OK?) i have combo to dry skin
then a moisturizer- but witch one prevents acne
or should i get a mild moisturizer and a preventative moisturizer??
im so confused on what i should do
Which product would work best for bad body acne?
I have had bad acne on my bad, shoulders and chest for a looong time and and it wont go away! which of these products would be best for getting rid of it?
Dickinson's Witch Hazel Natural Astringent
or Avon Clearskin Immediate Response Spot Treatment 2%
thanks for your help!
What is the best skin care facial product for severe acne?
Im am a teenager with severe acne/blackheads and oily skin type. For daily use, I wash my face with a light foam cleanser but it isnt doing much help for my acne. (I also use witch hazel toner) I have heard from many people that nutregena and proactive work realy well. But I have also heard that proactive has alot of chemicals in it that can OVER dry your skin. I usually wear makeup to school to hide my hideous face full of acnes. If any of you out there has had this experience and/or know a few things about treating acne, PLEAAAASE give me suggestions and any skin care products you recomend. Thank you so much and all your help is appreciated!