I'm breaking out and my skin and always been clear?

Question

I have no Idea whats going on. I am 17 and have been lucky coompared to my friends to not have acne. A pimple here and there, but nothing bad. But now I've had an outbreak on my chin. After I pop one another appears and they hurt. I don't eat chocolate and I haven't had any greasy foods. I'm actually losing weight for once so weight gain is not the problem. I don't know whats going on. I had been freaking out a little bit, could that be the problem? Also I haven't been sleeping well. Could this contribute to this outbreak? And does anyone have any home remedies for getting rid of them? I'm broke so going out for Proactiv or anything else is pretty impossible now. Thanks

Also I don't use make-up and I don't use alot of facial products just soap and water.

Answer 1

First of all don't ever pop pimples because it will spread bacteria and lead to more plus can leave scars. If they have a whitehead then apply a hot (not scalding) cloth (after a shower is a good time) until it drains itself out. Pure tea tree oil is a great spot treatment. Not to be used all over the face as it can be irritating and is quite drying. And I've noticed if I used it too often (more than 3 or 4 days) it can give me a headache.

Soap (pure) is actually one of the worst things you can wash your face with because it strips away your essential skin oils (yes you need some!) Plus chemical products can make you break out (so u break out, buy a chemical acne face wash, and keep breaking out, thus having a never ending cycle). My fave face soaps are Dr. Bronners (http://drbronner.com/index.html) They are mild and PH balanced with natural organic ingredients. I use their Baby Mild liquid soap and it's great for my sensitive skin. Plus they will keep you clear of body acne if you use them as a body wash. Aubrey Organic and Jason are good brands too. All of these you should be able to find in a health food store. Believe me, the best thing you can do for your skin (especially right now) is to STAY AWAY from chemicals.

Answer 2

As you age, your body changes and develops. I just turned 22 adnd was diagnosed with Rosacea. This will happen your whole life, your body will change and it will like certain things you do and don't do.
To be honest, chocolate and greasy foods have nothing to do with acne. Most of the time this is said because women and teens get cravings for these food around their period when their body is getting ready for their cycle and people automatically assume that one is connected to the other. They're not. If anything the greasy foods might be a factor it while you're eating potatoe chips you keep touching your face and you don't wash it off right away. That way the bacteria will sink in and you will get pimples.
But anyway, as I said, your body changes and the way general things in life happen to you can affect you physically as well as emotionally too. Meaning if you're overstressed right now, which can also affect your sleepping habits, this will too affect your skin condition. Many people who are overstressed are prone to breakouts more often and more severe than others. You're 17 so your probably thinking about colleges, SATs, boyfriends/girlfriends, and your senior year in general. This is a tough time for you and things may only get worse when it comes to stress. Make sure you're talking to your parents about not sleeping well and the stress you are going through right now. There might be more to what's going on and you may need to go see your regular Doctor, but your case sounds pretty general.
I don't want you to lose hope though. As for home remedies, there are none as far as I know. Just a little concealer here or there. I know that some companies make acne reducers such as Johnson & Johnson Clean and Clear line although I don't know how well they work.
You may want to look into getting a gentle facial cleanser. Nothing too major or too expensive. Since this is your first real breakout you don't want to go to the extreme. Probably look into buying a cleanser for sensitive skin, since you're used to soap and water, this will be like a step up. And if you really want to get in there, look for a gentle poor scrub that you can do once or twice a week.
Good Luck hun and don't be too worried!

Answer 3

It could be genetic. Does your mother or any aunts have acne break outs in the same areas as you? I get cystic acne bumps on my face that never come to a head, like a pimple, but essentially hurt like the devil, and eventually go away. Sometimes they leave a scar and some times they don't.

You may want to try a facial cleanser with salicylic acid in it. I also did not wear make up or use many face cleansing products when I was your age but found that using a product with salicylic acid to clean my face along with oil free moisturize afterwords really helped. And if you don't like the feel of foundation, you should try tinted moisturizer. Merle Norman has a great one you should try....Don't fret, I'm sure you're beautiful!

Answer 4

Dont use proactive please......i know two pll tha thave used it and their skin got even worst, it may work for u but i wouldnt take the chance of buying it.

Its porably jsut some hormones...just messing with ur body.

Sure its most likely to have another pimple on ur chin after u pop another one, the area around ur chin is most likey to do that, so i would sugesst...stop popping it! Leave it be or else it can be even worster and choclate doenst have anything to do with ur acne..its just a myth. ...TRUST me.

Answer 5

chocolate does not provoque acne hun!!!
hmmm drink lots of water helps you loose weight and clears you face in one week! well thats if u drink LOTS of water...
the other thing it might be puverty hun... go to a drug store and look up some products but make sure u don't get nutregena i had a bad experience were it made it worst rather than help me! plus it burnt my face big time! btw if ur face is greasy make a mascara out of apple and milk dip the apple in boiling milk and after it gets all soft take out and make a mascara out of it * blend it * and put it on it should get hard after a period of time then take it off and wash ur face its also good for eye bags!

Answer 6

puberty :)

try not to stress too much about it, that will make the outbreak worse. in the meantime, take plenty of fluids, always wash your face, never pop and touch the acne, eat plenty of vegetables and fruits :)

Answer 7

maybe its the fact ur losin weight? are u doin it in a healthy way? anoeorexics hav bad skin + bulimics have awful skin around there mouth- im not accusin u... jus a suggestion... and if ur not doin it in a healthi way- even if ur not either of those it could b the case.... otherwise its probabli hormones

Answer 8

Hormones they will pass, use some proactiv.

Answer 9

DONT POP THEM!!!! you do not and i repeat do not want black heads on your face. it's so not cool. go to your dermatologist. i did, and i was prescribed medicine