use pro-active it works my friend had really bad pimples i mean really bad he used pro-active and know all the pimples /red spots are gone he looks really good so try dat
2006-12-09 12:22:35
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answered by gigglez 1
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OK. Here is what you do. Try the following things:
1. Hot compress
Use a steamy hot damp towel (ring it out) and gently apply it repeatedly to your face, keeping it hot for 15 minutes per day. Do not scrub. Just lay the towel against your face and relax. You can add epsom salt to the hot water for your compress for even better results. Or for an easy compress, just run hot tap water and do it. Just gently apply the towel - do not wipe or scrub.
2. Use 10% benzoyl peroxide gel or cream over night. Start out with small amounts. If you get dry and have peeling, use a lightweight moistrizer.
3. Take a good multi vitamin with zinc and vitamin A - - not too much vitamin A.
4. Drink enough water, exercise and get plenty of sleep. Relax and don't stress. You'll look normal again soon.
5. Remember that you are more than what you look like right now.
6. You can use a home peel of glycolic or lactic acid. but I don't recommend this for people under 21 years of age, and its better to have this done at a dermatolgist or aesthetician.
I swear that the hot compress and benzoyl peroxide work! you'll see improvement by the next day! Do not overwash your face. Only wash your face 2-3 times per day. If you have cystic acne or deep large acnes that don't come to the surphace, you need different treatment. If your acne does not clear up, go see a dermatolgist. Do not pick at your skin. You don't want scars.
Feel better, your face will clear up with time! Good luck
2006-12-09 18:07:47
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answered by Cynthia W 4
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If you are a girl or guy with long hair keep it back from your face. The oils in it makes your face break out. Also wash your hair more often if you can't put your hair back. Here's some professional advice:
Introduction to 14 Ways to Get Rid of Acne
Whether you're a teen or an adult with acne, you don't have to simply put up with it. Here are 14 ways to get rid of acne.
1. Don't pick, press, rub, or otherwise manipulate your pimples. If you do, you risk spreading the bacteria and increasing the chances of scarring.
2. Use an over-the-counter product containing benzoyl peroxide once or twice a day. It helps break up the plug of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil that clogs the pore and forms an acne blemish. And it cuts down on the bacteria, too. Start with the lowest concentration, and work your way up.
3. Try over-the-counter products containing sulfur or resorcinol, which help unplug oil glands by irritating the skin. However, most dermatologists believe that benzoyl peroxide is the most effective over-the-counter ingredient for acne.
4. Don't just spot-treat acne; put the product on acne-prone areas, too. That can include your entire face (avoid the lips and eyes), back, and chest.
5. Go easy on your face. Washing removes oils from the surface of the skin, not from within the plugged ducts. In fact, if you're too aggressive in your quest for cleanliness, you may end up drying out or irritating the sensitive skin on your face.
6. Wash properly once or twice a day, using a mild soap, and rub lightly with your fingertips and warm water. If your skin is oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide for its drying properties.
7. Don't use brushes, rough sponges, cleansers with granules or walnut hulls, or anything similar on the delicate facial skin.
8. Don't use oily products, such as hair pomades, heavy oil-based facial moisturizers, or oily cleansers.
9. Use water-based make-up.
10. Don't get a facial. You may end up doing more harm than good.
11. Don't rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face.
12. Protect your skin from cancer and wrinkles without aggravating your acne by choosing an oil- free sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
13. Don't worry about what you eat, unless you notice a correlation between a particular food and your skin breaking out.
14. Watch out for iodine, which can be found in multiple vitamins and iodized salt. Some doctors believe iodine may encourage acne.
2006-12-09 12:23:38
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answered by smarty_pants 3
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If you're female, you may want to try a mineral based make-up like Bare Essentual. I'm 38 years old and I hate to tell you this but I STILL break out...and I've tried it all! The only thing that really works is a really good diet low on junk, a really good facial at least once a monthy (I personally like Aveda products- they don't break me out) and don't mess with the blemish!
If you're a guy- you can find a mineral based drying lotion simliar to Bare Essentuals -just wear it at night and a facial once a month won't kill you...no one has to know but you!
2006-12-09 12:33:14
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answered by preciouspinkla 2
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There is a product called Acne Fre. It looks and applies like Proactiv. I have used both and have had better results with Acne Free. It costs alot less than Proactiv too. Available at pharmacies and Wal Mart.
2006-12-09 14:42:40
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answered by miso1cat 5
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For me there are 2 products that work.
You can use clearasil (daily wash) 2 times a day
Also Saint Ives Apricot Scrub medicated. It specifically says for acne prone skin. (1 time a day)
2006-12-09 12:22:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Carley's Clear & Smooth!!! It is CHEAP and works a LOT better than Proactiv!! Read their feedback and reviews at their eBay store and their website....
eBay: http://myworld.ebay.com/clearandsmooth
site: http://www.clearandsmoothSkin.com
Carley's Clear & Smooth is the BEST!! I think this thing cures everything!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-12-10 10:22:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Ance Free works.It's a 3 step face wash but it works.And the whole thing is only like $20.00.Pretty afordable!It isn't as expensive as pro-active.that's like $30.00 or $40.00.
2006-12-09 12:51:25
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answered by brettbear 3
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try this:
Dr Murads Acne Complex
http://acne-treatment-4-all.blogspot.com/2006/09/dr-murads-acne-complex.html
Acne light therapy
http://acne-treatment-4-all.blogspot.com/2006/09/acne-light-therapy.html
2006-12-09 17:26:30
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answered by Anonymous
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Proactiv (99.9% Accurate)
2006-12-09 12:29:09
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answered by detroitmurray07 1
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