how can i get rid of my acne if none of the store bought stuff works??

Question

ok now im not like full of blackheads and stuff i just have mild acne.
I am ashamed to show my face to other students at my school because i dont have as clear skin as them. This acne problem runs in the family and i want to find out if i can stop it of shall i just let nature take its course. I want to get rid of at soon as possible. So please , please help me with this!! :(

Answer 1

First thing I would say is the less you fiddle around with different creams and lotions and stuff, the better. Try and keep it simple. Swapping from one treatment to another, can actually cause breakouts. Try not to touch your face too much, and eat as fresh as you can. Stay away from chips, lollies, and fries and chocolate (if you can) They say that chocolate doesn't cause pimples but believe me it, does. Another factor is of course hormones, your doctor can control breakouts with medication.
So there is a whole heap of reasons why you get acne and not just one cure-all. Stress, and lack of exercise and too much sun, can be added to the list. I know it sounds overwhelming, but it's really not that bad. Look at it this way, with your skin type, You'll be one of those people who will stay looking much younger than most other people. Wash your face no more than twice a day and dilute what you use, and most importantly rinse and rinse again, and don't leave foundation on your face overnight.

Answer 2

Tea Tree oil works really well. You can either find it in a tube with swab at The Body Shop or go to an all natural store and buy the essential oil.

Answer 3

Is the acne just once in a while or all the time? Acne during menstrual period is normal. Sometimes, certain food in your diet also cause acne like junk food and oily food like peanuts. Acne is also a normal occurrence during puberty.

Answer 4

Try the Acne Treatment Gel and Facial Toner from Mary Kay, it worked for me.. Also try to wash your face with St.Ives Invigorating Scrub.. Also, worked great for me :)

Answer 5

one of the hard things about acne is that there's so many products to try. i've probably tried like 20 different products, until i settled on a product called beautiful skin. it's a whole regimen that, in my opinion, works better than proactiv.

Answer 6

that happened to me too and i kno it sux. maybe try and use proactive or another really good skin care set. try using nice soothing masks at night. u can find some for like a dollar at walgreens. and find some nice and easy make up thats oil free, light on the face and helps prevent acne (i think cover girl has one, almay is good too!) it sux i know, but i really hope this helps!

Answer 7

go to a dermatologist. you don't have to have horrible acne to go to one. tell them that you have tried all kinds of over the counter stuff and it didn't work. prescription stuff is the best.
it takes about a month to see results.
differin creme is good.
so is benzaclin, but ask for it in a pump

Answer 8

Believe me, pro-active works like a charm. I know a friend who used it and her acne cleared up like magic.

Also, remember to drink lots of water.

Good luck

Answer 9

pro active it does work at least it did for me back when i was in my twenty i used it and with in a few days i was cleared up and i had problems all my life so try it there is a site and it does work and to make mine last i used it every other good luck

Answer 10

alright now this is gonna sound wierd but put toothpaste on them overnight and wash it off the next day. keep doing this for a while and it dries them out.