I'm a 25 year-old with not so great skin and need help. I don't get huge zits, just clusters of really little ones and some ruddiness. I need a treatment that is effective, overdrying, and safe (i'm wary of accutane)!
2007-04-17 07:46:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
To get rid of acne. Try a gentle cleanser. One that is glycerin or sorbitol based will be good and it does not need to be expensive. Cetaphil and Neutrogena has some pretty good ones. Try Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser.
Proactiv works for some people it clears up for a while but acne may come back. It is also very harsh on your skin and may dry it all up, definitely not for people with sensitive skin. My friend said it corroded and bleached her metal sink so if it can do that to the sink, think of what it is doing to your face. So Proactiv is a no no.
Wash your face at least twice a day and everytime after you perspire. If your skin is the oily kind, you do not need to apply any moisturizer, your skin oils are enough to keep it hydrated. If you really must apply a gentle light oil free one. Cetaphil® Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 or Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is quite good
Apply pimple cream to the acne area. Try benzoyl peroxide low strength(2.5%) first. Don't pick poke scrub or pop your pimples unless you want scars which are really ugly. Scrubbing cleansers or washes are also no-nos because it equals picking and poking and makes acne worse Treated pimples gently.
Eat healthy. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Cut down on sugar and carb intake. Foods like chocolates, coffee, soda drinks, bread, rice potatoes or anything starchy and sugary are no-nos. Cut down on oily and fried foods also. Go for grilled, steamed or baked food. Make sure you eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Ensure that your diet is rich in vitamin A, C, E and Omega-3 which are important for the skin. Less stress and sleeping enough is also important. Not having enough sleep is like putting stress on your body. Makes sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day.
If you are a smoker. Try to quit. Smoking causes a lot of damage to your skin because it introduces toxins to it. These toxins can clog the pores or make the skin harder to breathe and that’s when the acne bacteria set in. The toxins also cause longer healing of the acne as well as the marks and scars left behind by acne.
If all else fails and your acne is still very bad, it is time to see a dermatologist. The pills and medications do work but you may have to take them long term to suppress the acne as it is not a cure and acne is a chronic disease. However the pills are not miracles and you won’t see results in 2-3 days. It normally takes about 2 weeks to see the difference. However not all dermatologists prescribe pills unless your acne is really bad. The pills will include antibiotics, accutane and contraceptives. If your acne isn’t that bad, dermatologists will prescribe topical creams first. If you are really going to a dermatologist, I suggest asking about a product known as Retin-A that treats acne and acne marks and heals the scars.
2007-04-17 08:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by madeline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WATER! You need to stop putting soap or any chemicals on your face ... just 'scrub thorougly' with HOT water and an 'relatively inexpensive' wash cloth (the expensive ones are too 'cushy' and you need a bit of 'scrub' power in those little loops in the terry cloth) ... then 'rinse' your face THREE TIMES using 'slightly cooler' water each time until it's 'cold' on the last rinse. Do this 'thorough washing' AT LEAST three times a day. If you can do it five or six times a day it's even 'better' for you 'skin' ... it will take about 2-4 weeks for all of the 'zits' to clear up, but once they're gone if you don't use anything but PLAIN HOT WATER to clean your face (you may use a moisturizing make-up remover first, but you must 'wash everything with plain water' after) you'll have a 'good face' for life ...
2007-04-17 07:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?
2016-05-16 11:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should just invest in a reliable and effective acne skin care system such as Proactiv, or use some scrubs/cleansers like Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Cleanser, Oxy Daily Wash, or Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub.
2007-04-17 07:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son uses Clear Advantage by Arbonne.
It's easy to use and a lot better for you then most brands (meaning it has botanicals in the regime too).
His skin is very healthy and his doctor has since endorsed this product - (it is a 3 step regime and a daily supplement)
Affordable ? That I don't know what to say, but it's worth every dime.
2007-04-17 08:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by kelly e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An excellent remedy for pimples or acne-prone skin can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon ground cloves with 2 tablespoons fullers earth and ice water. When you wash your face, use sugar to scrub it, at least once a day, for two weeks to rid yourself of acne. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
2007-04-18 03:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that Tea Tree Oil really helped my acne. Yes. It is the oil from a Tea Tree. You can buy it at most pharmaceutical
stores and places like the Body Shop and Boots and it's not expensive. It smells great too!
2007-04-17 08:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by calum_rfc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is going to sound like a commercial, but I LOVE proactive.
everyone I have had try it loves it too. I am 30 and have the same skin as you, but not with proactive.
It costs about $30/month...not bad.
2007-04-17 07:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by CBJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea Tree Oil. Use a q-tip and dab it on. Leave it on. Don't put too much. It'll burn if too close to your eyes. You can wash your face about 5 minutes after you apply it. And at night, put a little on your most troubled spots, and sleep on it. They will dry and go away, like magic. Great Australian cure!
2007-04-17 07:56:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
proactive works like wonders.... you will be suprise...its only $19 a month and trust me i had my face bad bad bad and tried literally everything and spent so much money on neutrogena, aveeno, and at the end i had to try proactive and the money is totally worth it. in about 2 to three weeks my face cleared up and i get like one bcuz of my period but thats it
2007-04-17 08:17:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋