Good advice for bad skin?

Question

I'm at the end of my tether with skin! I've got blackheads on my nose, cheeks, forehead and chin; lots of little pimples on my forehead and cheeks and the ghost of red spots that went down months ago but won't go away. I've tried natural & unnatural face masks, which don't seem to help at all. I had some success with my blackheads using Biore Pore Perfect warming wash but to the detriment of the rest of my face which erupted in pimples after a month or so. I have very sensitive skin and so can't use things like Clearasil which burn my face. I exfoliate every 3 days with St. Ives Apricot Scrub which has made my skin very soft but not made it look any better. I currently wash my face with cold water, tone it with natural lavendar water & then moisturise with Simple. I have a super-healthy diet, drink loads of water and don't eat chocolate or wear makeup (which aggrevate my skin problems) but nothing seems to help! I am in desperate need of some advice!

Answer 1

Try Aloe vera based remedies.

Answer 2

How to Have Perfect Skin
Want to have beautiful skin, as flawless as it was when you were a baby? Do you want to see people looking at you and admiring how pretty is your skin? Here's how!

Steps
Steam your face when you wake up. This will open up your pores.
Cleanse your face gently with a mild baby facial soap or proactiv with luke warm water. These do not contain harsh chemicals that damage your skin.
A healthy lifestyle is essential. This means 1. Have a balanced diet full of vegetables and fruits 2. Drink 8 glasses of water per day 3. Excersize- try 30 minutes of yoga and a quick walk around the block with your iPod or mp3 player 4. Don't stress out. It might seem impossible, but it's easy! Try a foot massage, yoga, luxurious bubble bath or listen to your favourite music.
Use sunscreen with SPF 15 and re-apply every 2 hours if you are out in the sun. Choose one that does not contain harsh chemicals.
At night massage your face with olive oil. Then wash off with your soap and lukewarm water.
Sleep at least 8 hours a day.
Avoid caffein and sugar, as well as greasy, fatty foods.



Tips
Moisturise your lips with a lipbalm containing SPF 15.
If you have acne or pimples, use tea tree oil. Dab some tea tree oil on the area and leave it there.



Warnings
If you have severe problems with acne or pimples, such that you are extremely self-conscious, you should consult a doctor. There are medications available that may considerably reduce or cure acne.
Eating chocolate or fried foods will not increase your pimples/acne. Recently, it has been scientifically proven.
It might take some time before you notice the results, but be patient!

Answer 3

Go buy St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish and Blackhead Control for Oily Acne prone skin. Even though your skin is sensitive it is medicated with salicylic acid which helps to unclog pores and in your case with blackheads and whiteheads or even bumpy skin.
There are 5 Swiss botanticals
Oil Free
2% Salicylic Acid
Medicated Formula deep cleanses your pores leaving skin clear smooth and radiant.
I used this for 2 months now I have no bumps on my cheeks and almost all the bumps on my forehead are gone. My blackheads on my nose and forehead just vanished within 1 week. I use this everyday in the morning before shower and sometimes 3 times a day. I never had a problem. Im darker skin like medium toned. I hope it works for you because it works wonders for me

Answer 4

I would recommend a product called All Clear. It has cleared up my son's face. He had similar problems. The All Clear line from BeautiControl offers several items for specific problems. First I would cleans both morning and night and scrub only 3 times per week. My son also uses the MicroDerm Abrasion from the same company every 2 weeks. It is a skin resurfacer. It helps with any scarring, discoloration, pour size, etc. It has done wonders. The products last 4 months. When you start using new products you can expect for your face to seem as it is getting worse. New products can pull toxions to the surface. I would give any product 2 weeks to get the real results.

Answer 5

The exfoliating might be a bit much, over exfoliation can aggravate the problem. I use a cream called Quinoderm it is very good but it is quite strong so I'm not sure your skin will like it, but you could give it a ago. I buy mine from the chemist counter in Tesco. Have you tried using a sunbed? i find this cures all my skin problems, a few sessions and my skin clears up perfectly and because you will tan slightly the red marks go down aswell. Other than that your doctor will be able to prescribe something.

Answer 6

Take vitamin c supplements every day with retard release it builds up the protective skin immune against bacteries avoid for a while yeast and milk products,instead of water drink loads of green tea it purifies and illuminates the skin.
Don't use cold water but warm.Dab some liquid clay( cosmetic mudd) directly on spots before you go to bed it will reduce inflammation and stop it spreading.
Never exfoliate when there are spots because you will just spread them more.
The more serious cure is Retinol A treatment which your doctor prescribes under guidance and precautions .It works after couple of months never to return again.

Answer 7

Arbonne does offer a wonderful skin care regime and it also has a daily supplement that works the inside out.

You are doing the exfoliating to much - cut back to once or twice a week.

Be kind to your face. Find a great product that washes and helps acne (that doesn't contain mineral oil)
a Toner, and then a nice solid day/night cream.
Do a mask once a week and exfoliate only twice (not on the day of the mask)!

Answer 8

If you have a Meijers store around where you live you should use Clear Effects 3 Step System, it is just like Proactiv but it is only $13.00, which lasts for 1 to 2 months. If you don't have Meijers around you then look for Acne Free which is the same. You can find it at Wal-Mart or some drug stores, it is about $20.00. All of these products are about the same and work really great! Good Luck!

Answer 9

As one that went thru this when younger, one thing I learned is to keep your hands away from your face!!!!!! That is number one! You would be surprised to find out how many times you lean into your hands (if bored) or touch face from being nervous or self-conscience.

Also, forget about most OTC products......use plain soap and water!!!!! The only thing topical is an oxy 5%-10% to get your zits under control. Use this cream sparingly and only on the worst areas. Once the blemishes fade use a less % of the cream.

Water is good. Do not believe the myths about how blemishes are caused......it is all about keeping your skin clean!

Answer 10

I wonder if the Pro-Activ products would work for you?
I am usually skeptical of products offered on infomercials, but my grandson's acne got so bad that I decided to buy it for him. It has been really, really helpful in clearing up his skin. He uses it as directed and faithfully. Within 1 week his skin started looking better. ( He does have the odd breakout periodically, but not as bad and it clears up quicker now. )
Maybe it will work for you, too. You could also consult with a dermatologist. When my 2 youngest daughters had bad acne(they had cystic acne which is just about the worst kind) they were put on Diane 35 birth control pills. Sounds weird, but it is specially formulated to fight acne. They were each around 17 at the time and it worked like a miracle for them.
Hope this info is helpful to you, Violet.

Answer 11

I do medical research. I don't believe in creams or other useless products like gels or lotions. Cellulite is not a skin problem, it's an underlying structural issue. Check out this site http://nocellulite.toptips.org
It has a lot of useful tips about natural remedies to treat cellulite.