started having severe acne in my 20s, and after my pregnancy, which left my face full of crater like scars that are very hard to cover up, because I don't have a smooth face. All the redness is gone now but the scars remain.
2006-09-25 14:56:24 · 14 answers · asked by Dana N 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Ive got it! I bought a microderabrasion kit by neutrogena and it works great!!! its about 20-30 bucks. Youll pay more if you get it at Walgreens or CVS. try just getting it at somewhere like Walmart. Read the directions thoroughly bc youre going to need to wear a sunscreen. good luck
2006-09-25 15:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.
In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.
Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.
In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.
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2016-05-14 17:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try Clinique soap and astringent to start the day. Then put on a makeup that is light enough not to cause more problems but heavy enough to cover up. I like Mary Kay and it comes in light, medium, and heavy coverage. Matches skin types well also. I have a very cheap microdermabrasion trick that I use all the time... Lather your skin up with the Clinique soap and then take some baking soda and rub in circular motions. This really helps. I do it like 2-3 times a week. My skin is not perfect but these techniques seem to keep breakouts to a minimum. Happy Cleaning.
2006-09-25 16:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by pink flower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you just want to cover up those scars treat your skin and try a microdermabrasion. You can do it at home now and also Avon has a new product its suppose to help your skin its called Thermafirm.
Then get a full coverage makeup and also use a blemish control product.
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2006-09-25 20:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Bare Escentuals is the way to go. I have been using it for about 2 yrs now and i love it. It is so light you don't even feel like your wearing make up yet it covers well. It is made from the earths minerals so it is also good for your skin.
2006-09-28 04:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by bell1965 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airbrush foundation!!! That stuff is awesome. it covers up anything on your face including scars and freckles. You can try searching online for it, but i know some beauty counters do sell it. But it really is a great product and most models and celebrities use it. Check it out
2006-09-26 11:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bare minerals is different for everyone but, in my experience it didnt even cover my light freckles so i doubt it will do much for acne scars. i suggest clinique city base in the compact (very nice, buildable coverage) or the ultimate is max factor pan stick makeup, a little cakey but better when applied with a damp makeup sponge.
2006-09-25 15:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save up for a peel or microdermabrasion. The plastic surgeons have various tools at their disposal for situations like that. Try a free consult and then decide.
2006-09-25 15:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using the Neutrogena Pore Refining cleanser. It's got microbeads and AHA and ABA. It really helped me. Also, try Bare Escentuals! It feels really light but offers good coverage.
2006-09-25 15:03:52 · answer #9 · answered by Jenny N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revlon Age Defying Concealer covers anything!!!!!!!
2006-09-29 05:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋