ive heard rubbing on lemon juice, toothpaste overnight, or baking soda and water paste overnight. How about good old fashioned twice a day cleaning with gentle facial soap?
2006-10-20 14:23:46
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answered by Anonymous
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To clear a pimple here or there, yes. Things like Tea Tree Oil, for example, are great for clearing up a single pimple. But for acne, no. And it is not something you should attempt, as the scars left behind from acne are permanent.
Firstly, you need to determine the cause of your acne in the first place. Is it 100% a bacterial cause? If so, an antibiotic (either pill or topical cream form) could clear up the acne. But you need to go to a dermatologist to discuss it. Or is it caused by an imbalance of hormones? If you are female, this is a common reason. If that is the cause of your acne, certain Birth Control Pills, like Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo are known to help with acne. But you would need to see your gynocologist for this. Could your acne be caused by another reason?
Until you can figure out the root cause of your acne, I highly recommend using Proactiv solution. I suffered with extremely resistant acne for years. I tried everything under the sun, including over-the-counter products, all natural products (like tea tree oil), home remedies (like toothpaste) and all the meds the dermatologist gave me and nothing helped. (I didn't realize at the time, my acne was due to a hormonal imbalance and the dermatologist didn't even think of that.) I saw the ad for the Proactiv and it had a full money back guarentee even after you used up the bottles, so I figured, why not. The stuff actually worked, which surprised me. Then I got put on the Ortho Tri-Cyclen, so I didn't need to keep using the Proactiv, fortunately. The only downside to the Proactiv, is it is a bit pricey. And to keep up paying that amount was a bit much. But on the short term, it is most definitely worth it.
2006-10-20 15:16:35
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answered by OranjTulip 3
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Getting acne help is not as far away as you might think. People who suffer from acne are desperate to get rid of this affliction. Those who have the money will spend it all to get the expensive facial treatment. For the rest of us, we are always on the look out for some good tips from either our friends or the internet. There’s no reason to look any further, because The Five Acne Help Tips are here!
Small Tips – Great Acne Help
The treatment of acne, whether through a doctor or through the million and one ads that keep popping up are usually very expensive. Many people do not know however, that there are sufficiently potent ingredients in your own kitchen that will get you all the acne help that you can possibly get. Below are the five top secret tips that skin care companies don’t want you to know.
1. Acne Help Tip # 1 - Plain old vinegar! Apple cider vinegar is used by a lot of people for the treatment of acne. Vinegar is very efficient in cleaning your skin of the extra oiliness and it kills off the facial bacteria which causes the infection. Use a solution ratio of 8:1 water. Apply the solution directly onto the face with cotton and leave it to dry. Rinse after ten minutes.
2. Acne Help Tip #2 – Lemons! The citrus in lemons is an excellent cleanser of the skin. Rub the lemon juice on the face and wipe clean by morning the next day. This will ensure that you have your skin totally oil-free and as healthy as it could possibly be.
3. Acne Help Tip #3 - Egg whites! Egg whites are mainly used as an instant face lift agent. It absorbs extra oiliness as well as helping in exfoliating the facial skin. Take the egg white, beat it until it is well mixed, and apply to the face. When it dries up, a maximum of 15 minutes, rinse it off.
4. Acne Help Tip #4 – Vitamin B5! This vitamin is exceptionally potent in controlling acne. You will need to take Vitamin B5 in dosage of about 10 grams once daily in order to make a big impact.
5. Acne Help Tip #5 – Oatmeal! Oatmeal is a very basic and simple way to have the oiliness on the face absorbed. First, you will need to boil it. When it cools off, apply to the affected area. Remove the oatmeal once it’s dry.
Getting rid of those pesky pimples doesn’t need to burn a hole in your pocket book. Just look to the kitchen!
There are also other great articles that you can find about acne at http://www.theknowguide.com/acne.html
2006-10-22 01:18:28
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answered by Anonymous
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OK lets be real, acne's a b**** and it's the worst thing to get over but its not impossible. The best thing out there for it right now is Acutane, but, it is not for everyone that's why it is only obtained by a Dr's prespription. Some people tend to be allergic to the medicine, for a few percentage it does not work for, but usually it does, for everyone, even though after you stop using it the acne comes back, like with every other medicine after the treatment is over. It is really harsh on your body though, for women they can't take contraceptives or have kids due to some serious problems that can occur while taking it, other people experience horrible peeling and dryness.
Apart from all this, i used to have acne, apparently not bad enough for Acutane (according to my dermatologist) but it was still bad (at least i thought it was), so i was recommended this over the counter medicine called "Nature's Cure". They have two medicines, one formulated for men, and another for women, and among these they have the topical creams and face washes as well as pills that work from the inside out. I personally tried the cream and face wash. Since i started using it i have yet gotten another pimple, seriously, my face is progressing miraculously, alot of the blemishes are gone, almost all. Smooth skin, it does dry it a little bit but barely, everyone's complimented on it. A few more weeks and my face will be completely clear. To help with this i also get facials done, everyonce in a while to help with the deep cleaning, which helps alot to remove stubborn clogs and blackheads and so forth.
I know not all of these over the counter medicines work for everyone, like myself that i've tried Proactive and Murad and all those things and i actually got my face worse due to them. But this one worked, see if you can find it in a neighborhood pharmacy or drugstore, or supermarket (which some of them also sell them), or online in their website.
About a diet, the main cause of acne is not your diet, eating chocolate or drinking too much soda, it's an old wife's tale, BUT a good diet will prevent excess oils in the skin which will clog pores and cause breakouts.
The main cause of acne are your body's hormones, we can't fix those with a change in diet. For me i go to the gym about 5 days a week, and excercise, this helps your metabolism break fatty acids that may affect your hormone production, as well as providing an overall well being for the body and get you nice and fit, a little blood to the old pump is sometimes the best remedy for current health problems as well as future undeveloped ones.
Stress is another factor that people a lot of the time don't consider, it does affect your acne because too much stress will trigger hormone production in the body and well you know the rest. Try to take life easily, i know sometimes it's hard but you gotta try, for my stress, excercise wipes it all out, and it usually does for a lot of people so think about it.
Well i hope this helps you and good luck with what ever you end up trying.
2006-10-20 17:10:35
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answered by Lexus-Nut 3
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Home remedies can go wrong especially if you come into contact with an ingredient that you didn't know you were allergic to. I once broke out with tiny bumps and rashes all over my face from making my own honey and milk facial mask. After that happened, I've never been cheap again when it comes to my skin--I always go buy my facial cleanser cream/astringent from the store. I've learned not to use any bar soap on my face too. The cleanser cream or the liquid astringent followed by a moisturizer do exactly what they are designed and perfected to do--keep my face clear like nothing else. I suggest you go to the store too. Take care of your skin the best that you can, it is better to be safe and effective than cheap and regretful.
2006-10-20 14:43:22
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answered by Anonymous
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Don't waste you time with exterior remedies. The problem comes from within. Acne is a build up of toxins in the body. You must flush out the toxins by drinking at least 8 big glasses of water a day, if you are a guy drink at least 10 glasses a day. Your skin is where the toxins will show up if your digestive system is messed up.
2006-10-20 14:34:00
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answered by ruthie 6
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Limejuice is widely used for treating pimples; it can be mixed with any of the following substances: cinnamon powder, water, groundnut oil, drumstick pods or boiled milk. These mixtures easily help you in the removal of blackheads, cracks, whiteheads and pimples. After maintaining it on the skin for about 20-30 minutes cleanse it with warm water.
Materials like orange peels; fresh garlic, and mint juice, juice of raw papaya can be applied directly around the areas of pimples. Fresh mint juice is usually suggested for treating pimples, insect stings and eczema. Ripe tomato pulp can be applied on the pimples. You can also make use of essential oils to relieve yourself from acne.
Add hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oils into it. Bring your face closer to the bowl and cover your face and the bowl with a towel. Remain at least 8 inches away from the bowl. Keep your eyes shut till the water cools down. Gently beat the face with a towel and later spray your face with a toner to clog the pores and to balance the skin’s pH factor.
Home remedies are relatively cheaper compared to other treatment and quick to prepare. It can be prepared at home with ease.
2006-10-20 17:39:30
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answered by stew w 2
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on an identical time because it took little below 2 months for me to truly see a difference, my zits, blackheads and total lot of alternative pores and skin issues I had which includes eczema had thoroughly cleared! It became completely stunning... do away with zits completely?
2016-10-02 12:30:24
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answered by alia 4
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2006-10-20 16:07:26
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answered by Anonymous
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