how can i improve my complexion and remove my acne on my skin?i dont want stupid ans from stupid people.?

Answer 1

Sounds simple - but don't use soap. No cleansers, no lotions - nothing - just plain clean simple water.Once it's cleared up - use a gentle shower lotion, face cleaner etc for sensitive skin if you want - one that has the minimum of chemicals, colours, scents etc. Also, drink a lot of water too and avoid junk food. I'm 35 and have never had acne in my life thanks to a healthy diet and avoiding soap - lol.

Answer 2

1. Buy a cream containing benzoyle peroxide (i use oxy on the spot). Don't get any concentration higher than 2.5% else it will dry your skin out.

2. Wash your face with gentle cleanser or soap and warm water twice a day.

3. After dabbing dry, apply cream to all affected areas. Be generous, about 1 finger full for each affected area.

4. Rub in gently, it should feel like you are barely touching the skin and the skin should not move beneath your finger. It will take a while to rub in, but rub until it has all disappeared.

5. You may want to moisturise afterwards, its up to you, as BP (benzoyle peroxide) cream does dry out the skin a little.

6. During the first few weeks, BP may dry out the skin, cause it to flake and peel and may cause redness and a slight burning sensation. This is completely normal and is just your skin adapting to the cream. Don't give up, after a couple of weeks this should die down.

7. Do this every day, twice a day.

8. Also drink LOTS of water, this really helps hydrate the skin.

9. You may want to visit www.acne.org. This is a site with a great message board where people with acne can share their ideas on how to cure it. You will find lots of tried and tested methods on acne curing on there, and it is a great place to go where you can discuss your skin etc.

Good luck, I have found the method above really helps get rid of my spots.

Answer 3

It's vital to wash your face twice a day. Exfoliate once or twice a week. Anymore than that can cause you to dry out and make your skin work twice as hard to ecxreet oil. Perhaps use a face wash with salicylic acid in it. I believe that is a type of acne medication found in certain face washes. Use a toner after you wash and follow up with a moisturizer that has at least 15 spf in it. All year round. Just because it's not 80 degrees out, doesn't mean the sun won't harm your skin. Also, not smoking, eating healthy, and regular excerise helps. This is my regimen. I am however a woman who wears make up daily and smokes. But my skin gets many compliments for being flawless and radiant. I must be doing something right! Hope this helps. Good luck! If all else fails, try Proactive. It seems to have helped many celebrities.

Answer 4

Sleep on a clean pillow case every few days, you can put tea tree oil on it at night, use the mint julep mask twice a week. That really helps. Also make sure you exfoliate twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells. Make sure your cleanser has acne medicine and most importantly drink plenty of water. That will help the most. I used to have problem skin, but now it is smooth and clear. I also put baking soda mixed with water on my face and take a shower. it helps to exfoliate. That is what makes it baby soft. Good luck. What works for one person might not work for others. Using witch hazel as an astringent also helps some people. I know the baking soda will get your skin noticeably smooth right after you do it.

I do the baking soda thing right after work on MWF. I do the Mary Kay micro dermobrasion twice a week and Loreal Adult Acne Peel twice a week. My skin was breaking out like everyday, but now it is looking great and the spots are almost gone!

Answer 5

Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and cut down on dairy products. Drink bucket loads of water (ok, not that much but a decent amount). Don't wash your face to often as it'll make it worse because you'll dry it out and your skin will make more oil to compensate. Someone mentioned the head over hot water thing, that works really well, just be careful not to scold yourself-I accidentally put the end of my nose in it once.

However, saying all that....

there is only so much you can do. And despite doing all off these things I still get spots pretty bad and have tried numerous things from the doctor and over the counter. Unfortunately there is little one can do to alter the hormone imbalances that often cause spots, hence why they are at their most prominent during the teen years.

The best solution perhaps is to go on the pill.

Answer 6

As a holistic therapist, I'd recommend exfoliating with himalayan salts mixed in with your normal cream cleanser (not soap!) and using lavender gel or tea tree gel on the actual spots. A good cleanser which moisturises too is one by 'The Sanctuary' at Boots, called hydrating cleaner or something to that effect.
I had awful skin after having my last baby and that was the only thing that worked for me, i even tried those oxy creams and they were useless! I honestly looked like a 15 year old with a part time job at the local chippy, now I only get the occassional little thing, exfoliating regularly though has helped tremendously.
Hope this helps!

Answer 7

Umm....
I used to have pretty bad acne as a kid.
My experience was that chemicals didn't really achieve the desired result.
My recipe would be eating sun-ripened uncooked food, drinking plenty of fresh water and spending your days having fun in a natural rockpool. Shave off any white-heads you see and wash your face with a very mild non-irritating, no-fat soap. And make sure you live in a pollution free environment and sleep on clean bedding.
Of course, if you can't do this all day everyday, try to do as much as you can. They will go eventually but these methods will quicken the process.
Good Luck.

Answer 8

I had really bad acne when I was just starting high school - that was so bad as I thought that I'd be ridiculed. So I went to the doctors: they can prescribe drugs to get rid of it. Soon enough you learn everyone has it so it's no biggie. I still get it now in my 20s, and I've come to learn that there's 3 easy ways to reduce it: eat well, drink well, and get catch some rays! Either sunbeds or the real thing works wonders, and it's easier than changing an entire diet! And as for what I said before about everyone having it - I know it still sucks having acne, regardless whether you're the only one or one of hundreds.

Answer 9

I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!

Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:

1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.

There is a great website: http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure/... that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.

Answer 10

Well my friend, this is what I do and I have really good skin but I'm not bragging........
FOOD: Lots of green veg, fruit, water (loads of that coz it flushes out impurities). Not too much salt, sugar, fat.
HYGIENE: Wash face with water only in the morning. In the evening, wash face with a soap or gel that is only for facial washing. Only use moisuriser if you need it (like in deep winter or if your skin is visibly tight or dry) because I think too much gunk clogs the pores and produces spots.
ADDITIONALLY: Use clean flannels/towels to prevent spreading. Try not to touch your face too much and don't squeeze! I should add that while your body is adjusting to the new regime it's quite normal to get more spots, but when the body balances, boy will your skin and body love you!

If after a month this doesn't yeild any change, maybe a trip to the docs is worthwhile to check out hormone levels are 'normal'. Good luck. Things WILL change.