Complexion?

Question

I am so frustrated. My entire life I have always had clear, clear skin, but in the last year or so, I get at least one blemish a month, and it's the kind that really hurts.

I clean my face each evening with Yonka products, and each morning, I "sometimes" cleanse. I'm 39 years old so this is what is so confusing. I should not get these kinds of blemishes.

Plus, I get a facial each month. We are startting micorderma brasia next month (six in a row), and then we are going to look into collagen tretments, but I'm about to say "forget" those, I just want smooth, flawless skin. Do I have Adult Acne? Any suggestions? I read where models are using only soap and water; if they do then what is it that they use, I wonder. All suggestoins welcomed! :)

I have to add this because I'm in a strange mood: For those posters who think I need to get a "friggin" life (friggin? how old are you?), well, this is a skin condition question placed in the appropriate section of YA, and it's somewhat normal. It could be something nasty like a yeast infection or even silly things about toenails, but it is about a topic that I had a question about and these nice folks are posting nice suggestions - thanks you all for helping out with my question... :)

I thought Microdermabrashia (sp) was suppose to be great. Michael (poster who warned me), can you email me to explain why. I can google it, would like your direct opinion though. THNAKS.

Answer 1

I got adult onset acne in my mid 20's am now well will be 32 on Thurs. anyways... Macrodermabasion spread the bacteria on your face is horribly irritable to your skin cells very very bad stuff... here ya go::::::::::
THIS WORKS FAST & CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.
This has worked for me and many many other happy people. Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart,
buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson & Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing
to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction...DONT over
use this or put anywhere else on your face.. It will cause drying and make you look worse. Also, If need
which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works
great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are
frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues.... DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the
dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring
DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals
such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE
PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but
will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also
things such as Accutane but have serious side effects.... THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no
longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL
DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3 ----addition related to your specific question I USED MACRODermabraison when I was having this issue and my whole face got a rash... was so inflammed... looked horrid.. the dermatologist said not to do this either....;-P .. whatever you do best of luck .. i sympathize.. but honestly I would try what I have told ya.. and just see... you will more than likely be SOOOO HAPPY AGAIN!! --AND lol something else.. I NEVER had acne as a teenage... great skin...PSSSSSS---still thinking about this......OK MACRODERMABRASION used a combination of both chemicals and rubbing to actually remove a few surface layers of your face.... MY doctor... and others DONT rec. this if you are having any type of outbreak (have even 1 pimple present) this will cause not only it to be irritated and red but spread any bacteria to other areas... the chemicals are very strong acid based products... they probably do remove some scars.. and wrinkles.. if your skin can actually handle this process as strong as it is... If your skin is sensative... easy to break out.. easy to get oily & dry both....at the same time... or if you have breakouts again dont get this done... never get a facial or other type of exfoliation prior to this .. cause you have then already removed skin cells... and the chance of you getting a red inflammed face is much greater..... again if you are sensative to break outs... anytype of harsh scrubbing ISNT the answer.....

Answer 2

Please don't do the microdermabrasia !!! Have you ever seen the immediate results ?? ie.: healing process?? Yikes !! I can't even begin to imagine the pain, it would have to be totally insufferable and then what if it doesn't work.

No,no, what you have is a simple vitamin A deficiency !! Surprise !! Really, that's all this is. Have you been eating properly lately?? If you are deficient in Vitamin A no skincare will solve the problem. You need to focus on foods rich in Vitamin A i.e.: fish liver oil, liver, carrots, dark green and yellow vegies, eggs, milk and dairy products, margarine and yellow fruits. The color intensity of a fruit or vegetable is not necessarily a reliable indicator of its beta-crotene (Vit.A.) content.

Vitamin A will keep the outer layers of your tissues and organs healthy, help in the removal of age spots if you have any, promote growth, strong bones, healthy skin, hair, teeth and gums, help treat acne, superficial wrinkles, immpetigo, boils, carbuncles and open ulcers when applied externally.

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and requires fats as well as minerals to be properly absorbed by your digestive tract. It can be stored in your body and need not be replenished every day.

The RDI for females is 4,000IU (International Units). Maybe just go to the chemist and ask the pharmacist to recommend a good brand of a hair skin and nails tablet for you to purchase???

If you choose to follow my advice I'm sure that you will be leaping with joy within 1 - 2 days!! That's all it will take to regenerate your tired skin cells.

Also try juicing 3 - 4 carrotts in the morning for a nice fresh wake up juice !! I try do it most days and it definitely gives your skin a fresh rosy glow...... :0)


PEACE




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Geez, Benzoyl peroxide Cream !! Chemicals applied to the skin can be absorbed into the body. Benzoyl Peroxide causes extreme dryness and premature aging of skin (yikes !!) irritation, stinging, burning and peeling too !! It can also cause bleaching of hair and clothing and if you use it with suncreen containing PABA temporary skin discoloration could occur. They even recommend not to be used in pregnancy, lactation or for children because it's effects aren't documented for mothers and children !! Wonder why !! It induced skin cancer in animal studies they did on rats too. Scariest one though was the other chemicals contained therein:-

Glycolic acid is a photosensitizer and maye toxic to gastrointestinal system andkidneys.

Triethanolamine can form carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds on the skin or in the body after absorption. it may also elicit immune reaction in form of allergic dermatitis or asthmatic attacks;

Diisopropanolmine may release carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds.

i don't know bout you but I tend to think we're already exposed to enough toxins already without adding more to the mix. Gosh, don't touch the stuff !! Go natural, BTW, 2 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar stirred in with 1 teaspoon baking soda until fizzing stops and then applied to your face with cotton balls as you would a moisturiser is a wonderfull remedy to cleanse/tone your face morning and night. When you've cleansed simply wash off with warm water and face cloth......... I do it every day and my skin is really healthy and glowing and I've got three very energetic little children ............. try it, what have you got to lose?? After all, its a natural foodstuff, organic - not chemical, that you could ingest !!!


PEACE & LIGHT

Answer 3

Have you thought that it might be all those things that you are doing to your face that is causing the problem. Good soap and water and some aloe Vera on the skin are often enough to do the trick. I would back off all those facials, even for a while and see what happens.

Answer 4

Could be your diet, are you eating lots of sweet/fried/carbo foods. Do you drink alcohol. Do you smoke. Are you stressed. All these will give you spots and blemishes and I don't know what else. Now if you've been doing one or all of these things, time is simply catching up with you. If you don't do any, must be a hormone imbalance somewhere
Good luck

Answer 5

HI, im Lorraine a 39 yr old with adult acne,the best treatment . . and believe me ive tried LOTS,is an anti biotic gel named Duac, Its a godsend,trust me when i tell you dermabrasien (mis spelt i know)is NOT a good choice lazy G.P.s advice it it ruins the top 2 layers of your skin . . forever.if i can help just one person by telling you this then my job is done!! Dont do it honey and good luck