How do I get rid of acne?

Question

My mom thinks that proactiv and other acne products doesn't work and she lets me use aloa vera for acne. Aloa vera doesn't work for me, so what should I do?

Answer 1

apply lemon juice and honey

Answer 2

Not all acne 'miracle potions' like proactive work. The best thing to do is find a consistent regimine that works for you. You should probably set up a system that incluedes a gentle morning cleanser, a sacyllic acid or benzoyl face wash, a toner, a oil free moisturizer and a spot treatment for those stubborn pimples. The best way to set one up is to see a dermatologist (they might even prescribe an antibiotic which really help!). Places like Clinique can also get you on a skin care routine thats consistent and programmed fo your skin! Be sure to drink lots of water as well as get plenty of sleep (to relieve stress, and therefore relieve acne).

Answer 3

For my acne, I use Proactive. It works very well for me, but I don't know about other people, it usually varies.

I suggest that every night, you wash your face with a face wash made for your skin type (Neutrogena has tons) and apply a acne spot treatment. (Once again, Neutrogena) Always apply moisturizer or else your skin will be all dry and icky! In the mornings, wash your face with a less strong face wash.

Always remove makeup before you go to sleep, or else it'll clog your pores and that can cause acne.

I don't know if this is true, but diet can also affect acne. Try not to eat oily, fatty foods.

Honey and ice can reduce redness and swelling.

Every week, exfoliate your skin. You can do this by either buying face wash with micro beads in it, or taking a cloth with bumps on it. Apply cleanser and then rub the cloth on your face. It removes dead skin cells.

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Answer 4

I do think that if used correctly that Proactiv does work and you need to keep on it as instructions say. Nothing keeps your face cleaner than washing it morning and night and keeping your pores clean so that junk doesn't get trapped in there. I went to and Estee Lauder counter looking for facial stuff and told the lady that I was oil in the T zone and that I get some blemishes still and she says that is a good thing because you are less likely to have many wrinkles later on in life. Good Luck

Answer 5

Definitely make sure you are following a generally healthy diet and that there are no underlying conditions, such as hormonal imbalances.

Exfoliating the skin
This can be done either mechanically, using an abrasive cloth or a liquid scrub, or chemically. Common chemical exfoliating agents include salicylic acid and glycolic acid, which encourage the peeling of the top layer of skin to prevent a build-up of dead skin cells which combine with skin oil to block pores. It also helps to unblock already clogged pores.[citation needed] Note that the word "peeling" is not meant in the visible sense of shedding, but rather as the destruction of the top layer of skin cells at the microscopic level. Depending on the type of exfoliation used, some visible flaking is possible. Moisturizers and anti-acne topicals containing chemical exfoliating agents are commonly available over-the-counter. Mechanical exfoliation is less commonly used as many benefits derived from the exfoliation are negated by the act of mechanically rubbing and irritating the skin.

Topical bactericidals
Widely available OTC bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide may be used in mild to moderate acne. The gel or cream containing benzoyl peroxide is rubbed, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region. Bar soaps or washes may also be used and vary from 2 to 10% in strength. In addition to its therapeutic effect as a keratolytic (a chemical that dissolves the keratin plugging the pores) benzoyl peroxide also prevents new lesions by killing P.acnes. Unlike antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide has the advantage of being a strong oxidizer (essentially a mild bleach) and thus does not appear to generate bacterial resistance. However, it routinely causes dryness, local irritation and redness. A sensible regimen may include the daily use of low-concentration (2.5%) benzoyl peroxide preparations, combined with suitable non-comedogenic moisturisers to help avoid overdrying the skin.[13] This has occasioned widespread editorial comment.[14]

Blue and red light
It has long been known that short term improvement can be achieved with sunlight. However, studies have shown that sunlight worsens acne long-term, as the skin's natural reaction is to produce more oils.[citation needed] More recently, visible light has been successfully employed to treat acne (Phototherapy) - in particular intense blue light generated by purpose-built fluorescent lighting, dichroic bulbs, LEDs or lasers. Used twice weekly, this has been shown to reduce the number of acne lesions by about 64%;[15] and is even more effective when applied daily. The mechanism appears to be that a porphyrin (Coproporphyrin III) produced within P. acnes generates free radicals when irradiated by blue light.[16] Particularly when applied over several days, these free radicals ultimately kill the bacteria.[17] Since porphyrins are not otherwise present in skin, and no UV light is employed, it appears to be safe, and has been licensed by the U.S. FDA.[18] The treatment apparently works even better if used with red visible light (660 nanometer) resulting in a 76% reduction of lesions after 3 months of daily treatment for 80% of the patients;[19] and overall clearance was similar or better than benzoyl peroxide. Unlike most of the other treatments few if any negative side effects are typically experienced, and the development of bacterial resistance to the treatment seems very unlikely. After treatment, clearance can be longer lived than is typical with topical or oral antibiotic treatments; several months is not uncommon. The equipment or treatment, however, is relatively new and reasonably expensive.

Answer 6

You can try to use a mild washing foam eg. Miho bio foam and try to do the face mask using Miho Facial Pack Mask once a week and apply Miho Spots Touch daily to dry up the acne areas.

Product is exclusively available online and not sold in any departmental or drug store. The product works well when you use it as a set.

Answer 7

Drink lots of water, eat healthy foods, use a gentle pore-cleansing scrub that clears your skin and use Clean & Clear products - they work great!

Quick fix: Dab a little Colgate Total Original toothpaste on the acne before bed, let it dry, and in the morning the pimple will be dry!

Answer 8

do not use proactiv..........i have heard and seen a lot about this stuff it will work but if u ever stop using it it will come back with a vengeance....something in it that makes your skin need it to keep the acne away...and so they can make lots of money..........my friend uses baking soda and makes a paste it will dry out the lil boogers.....i hope this helps

Answer 9

Proactive is a WONDERFUL product line. It can get expensive though. Search for it on eBay!

Outside of that, I've found that thoroughly cleansing your face and using astringent is good. If that is too strong for your skin try witch hazel.

Answer 10

I suggest you to go for natural one; others definitely have side effects. A good face pack of neem leaves with a pinch of turmeric is very good for acne prone skin. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html

Answer 11

Proactiv is good for ridding acne-however, it damages your skin. I would recommend using a good skin care program that is designed for You. For instance, do you have oily or dry skin? Do you have regular breakouts or just occassionally? I can help you with your acne-permanently! Please check out www.marykay.com/rpankey