I am now 47 and since childhood I have always cleaned my face with listerine and cottonballs, especially over and around the nose and forehead area. You would not believe the dirt that comes off. With it being antiseptic you have an additional benefit. I have always had a clear but light complexion, my teachers even commented on this throughout highschool. Though now I use a moisturizer after my face drys and bronzer for added color. I do not and very few times have used foundation, I always had breakouts when I did this. My bronzer does the trick. It looks like I have been in the sun.
As for a breakout, clean with the Listerine, if really red, hold an icecube on it and before bedtime, put white toothpaste a dab will do. You don't have to rub it in, but make sure it's covered. by morning most of the red should be gone. Try to keep your fingers off your face. Always use cotton balls, q-tips, something sanitary
The Listerine should start drying alot of it over night.
When using a foundation, it should be the color of your true skin type. A foundation is only meant for making you skin a even tone all over. Bronzer and cheek blushes are for the added color.
Both my daughters do this, and have very few breakouts.
2007-03-13 10:25:42
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answered by bluedove1978getty 2
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Ok so
1) Wash your face 2 times a day. Wash, tone, moisturize, and treat. (( I use Persagel-10 which is by clean&clear i believe))
2) Keep your hair up so the oils on your hair dont get on your face
3) DO NOT touch your face no matter what
4) Try Loreal true color match that has 24 different colors or Avon's color smart foundation, which is a foundation that blends in with any skin tone. ( in this case ud get the Fair kind)KEEP THE RECEIPT, cuz if it doesnt match ur skin color usually u can return it
5) Use concealer to cover up any little blemishes
*Note: if all makeup fails, try a makeup counter where they can match perfecty*
2007-03-13 10:37:23
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answered by Anonymous
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Okay the achne well what really achne is is a disease of the skin that has to do with horemones and stuff like that and you sthould try proactive that has been the best for me and my friends and if it doesent work ask your dermotoligist hell subscribe medicene (sp) foundation . . . . . use loreal stuff it works the best and if your makeup looks orange try a different kind or try to rub it in really good and i may go away.
2007-03-13 10:08:46
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answered by whats crackin? 1
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Try this for acne:
Accutane-an antibiotic and Ziana- a new acne gel. See your dermotologist. Also wash face with cool or cold water, never hot. And never use scrubs or toners, they aggravate acne. Use a mild cleanser and mositurizer like Cetaphil.
If you want to try an acne system, try Patricia Wexler MD acne line at Bath & Body. Its costs $50.00 for the starter kit, but you can return it if you dont like it. I love her products.
Try Lumine foundation,or Loreal Mineral makeup which can be found at drugstores.
Best Wishes
2007-03-13 10:05:50
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answered by Anonymous
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I am 13 also and i am also obssesed with my skin
i tried Procative and that didn't work
so i went to the Dermatologist and they gave me medication
i saw a difference in my skin in like 2 days
2007-03-13 10:35:38
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answered by jwlovebasketball 1
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Every person is different and the cause of their acne may also be different. So this means that for you to get rid of your acne you would need to try many different creams and techniques, unless you knew exactly what was causing your acne. Then you could buy exactly the product or service that could eliminate your skin problem.
Look Here, How to Get Rid of Acne with Natural Remedies
http://alittlebitabout.com/Articles/health/How-to-Get-Rid-of-Acne.html
or
http://alittlebitabout.com/pictures/Makeup.html
2007-03-14 05:47:12
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answered by Zoe D 1
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Arbonne has a proven acne product called Beyond Basics Clear Advantage. It's all natural, no mineral oil which irritates skin and blemishes, no harsh chemicals, and not tested on animals.
www.arbonne.com
#16873267
Click on Shop Online; then click Beyond Basics.
Check with your Mom before you buy; she might like the NutriMIncC line for herself :).
2007-03-13 10:06:34
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answered by Anonymous
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use toner from clean and clear morning night dont touch ur face and wash it too
neutrogena or clean and clear are the best i a
i am 12
just get in to the habit and it will start to clear up
theres also stuff in a little tube that dries oils in ur skin but u have to use that often to get it in regular pattern
2007-03-13 10:27:51
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answered by ~mormon~gurl~ 3
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Acne
18 Remedies for Smoother Skin
As you wipe the steam off your bathroom mirror, you find yourself face-to-face with a huge pink dot on the end of your nose. This is not a good way to begin the week.
You give the mirror another wipe with your hand, then get up on your toes and lean over the sink to get a better look. It's there all right. But what's this? When you move your chin up to get a better view, you happen to glimpse a couple of whiteheads sprouting under your bottom lip.
You don't like this at all. You place one knee up on the sink and press your face close to the mirror, and there, in the gully between your nose and cheek, you find a lone blackhead staring back at you.
Stunned, you stumble back from the mirror. Sitting on the edge of the bathtub, you place your newly blemished face in your hands. Your thoughts drift back eons to a time of pimples and proms. Rocking back and forth, you wonder: What's going on here?
The answer is simple enough: You have acne. Acne may be the scourge of the adolescent years, but it can follow some people into middle age and beyond. "Women can have flare-ups at 25 or 35 years old and even older. In fact, my mother was still breaking out when she was 62," says dermatologist James E. Fulton, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., founder of the Acne Research Institute in Newport Beach, California.
Acne is really a catchall term for a variety of symptoms such as pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads, says Peter E. Pochi, M.D., professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine. "It's a condition where the pores of the skin become clogged and the person gets inflamed and noninflamed lesions."
So what's the cause of all the clogging?
"Chocolate doesn't cause acne," says Dr. Fulton. "Dirty hair or skin doesn't cause it. Sex, either too much of it or a lack of it, doesn't cause it either."
So what does? Heredity—at least for the most part.
"Acne is genetic; it tends to run in families," says Dr. Fulton. "It is an inherited defect of your pores."
MEDICAL ALERT
Accutane to the Rescue
A huge pimple on the end of a nose can seem like a serious problem to the person connected to that nose. It may even seem serious to the people who find themselves staring at it when they talk to him. But acne can get much more serious than a simple blemish.
Acne is classified in four grades, the first being a mild bout with a few whiteheads and blackheads. The fourth and most serious grade consists of many whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Grade four acne is often accompanied by severe inflammation that becomes red or purple. And it's a sign that you should see a dermatologist.
Severe acne can result in permanent scarring if it isn't treated properly, says Peter E. Pochi, M.D. "The prescription drug Accutane will take care of severe acne very well."
If both of your parents had acne, three out of four of your brothers and sisters will get it, too. But if your sister is pimple-free while your face is a war zone, be aware that other factors can aggravate an acne outbreak. "Stress, sun exposure, seasonal changes, and climate can precipitate an acne attack," says Dr. Fulton. Certain types of makeup and taking birth control pills can also cause a breakout.
"Working women are especially vulnerable," adds Dr. Fulton. "They're prone to lots of stress, plus they tend to wear makeup a lot."
So here's some blemish-free advice, keeping in mind those who need it the most.
Change your makeup. In adult women, makeup is the major factor in acne outbreaks. "Oil-based makeup is the problem," says Dr. Fulton. "The pigments in foundation makeups, rouges, cleansing creams, or night moisturizers aren't the problem, and neither is the water in the products. It's just the oil. The oil is usually a derivative of fatty acids that are more potent than your own fatty acids. Use a non-oil-based makeup if you are prone to acne
Go under cover. you can totally block out the discoloration, whether it's pink, red, or purple, according to Stein. To do that, "a person should look for a foundation makeup that has a high pigment level," he says. The more pigment per ounce, the better chance there is of putting the product on thin and still getting good coverage. "When I cover a pimple on an entertainer's face, I look for a pigment level of 50 to 70 percent. The normal range for most foundations is around 15 to 18 percent."
Do a swatch test. You can't really tell the pigment level by looking at a product, but you can tell by sampling it. "Take a drop of it and rub it on your skin," suggests Stein. "If it's so solid in color that you can't see your own skin underneath it, then you know it has a high pigment level and will do well in covering your blemish."
Read the labels. Cosmetic products that contain lanolins, isopropyl myristate, sodium lauryl sulfate, laureth-4, and D & C red dyes should also be avoided. Like oil, these ingredients are too rich for the skin.
Rinse that rouge. "Wash your makeup off thoroughly every night," says Dr. Fulton. "Use a mild soap twice a day and make sure you rinse the soap entirely off your face. Rinsing six or seven times with fresh water should do it."
Fishing for a Cause?
It may sound fishy, but if you are prone to acne, there is at least one doctor who believes that seafood and other foods containing iodine could bring on an attack.
"Iodine is a factor in some people who are prone to acne," says James E. Fulton, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. " Iodine enters the body and mixes into the bloodstream, with the excess excreted through the oil glands. As it is excreted, it irritates the pores and brings on an acne flare-up."
2007-03-13 10:29:29
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answered by Anonymous
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proactives the best but it takes a week or two the best quick acting one is clearasil ultra it only takes a couple days there at walmart ........hope your skin clears up soon best of luck!
2007-03-13 10:05:14
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answered by Anonymous
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