Ok, I've always had acne but for the past 1-2 weeks it started to get really bad. I'm not sure if it's because of the weather change and stuff but I have never broken out this bad and it's really making me depressed. Along with pimples, my face gets really red and dry. And when it's dry I can't wear make-up because it looks all cracked up and makes my pimples more noticeable. I have used many pimple creams and remedies but they all burn my skin and make my skin more dry, more red, and cause me to break out even more. I'm on my last year of High School so you can imagine how hard it is for me to even walk down the halls with big bumps all over my face. I want to see a dermatologist but knowing my parents they think it'd be silly since this is normal for teens; however, my acne is getting worse and worse! I just don't know what to do anymore- I've never been more depressed in my life.
Currently using ProActiv, Mac SPF15 Foundation, and Clinque makeup remover #2 for dry skin
PLEASE HELP
2007-09-24 03:51:43 · 9 answers · asked by tracey 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
I have really, really sensitive skin and Clinque no matter how sensitive it is irritates it.. So, I would say try a more mild skin cleanser.. I like Cetaphil. It's available at the drug store.. It's NOT expensive and it's dematologist tested. I like the creamy formula.. You might want to try applying it and NOT using water to remove.. Leaving it on as a moisturizer. I use it in the shower and rinse with warm water... Also, it's a good idea to exfoliate.. I like to use plain baking soda for this.. It's cheap/gentle and everybody has a box in the kitchen. Just mix in with your facial cleanser and gently scrub skin. It will slough off any dead skin cells and leave healthy glowing skin... Also, it will help dry out pimple/acne.. I like to use if necessary witch hazel as a toner once again found in the drugstore... It's cheap, and alcohol-free and lastly find a NON Communigenic moisturizer and use that to keep your skin moist ... That should help.. Try this for at least a month and if you don't see an improvement than go and see a dermatologist....Good luck
2007-09-24 04:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food Wise: Stay away from dairy and greasy foods, eat a ton of fruits and veggies with water as you are, and that should detoxify your body. ALso avoid processed sugars. Cleansing Wise: I like Dove face washes because they are gentle and leave your skin feeling moist, wash face in shower so that your face gets a little moisture after, and only wash once a day or your skin will really dry out. If your body skin is dry and irritated take a few days off from soap, it's good to give your skin a break, I'd say like 1-2 weeks so all your natural body oils resotre. Just try that for now and see how it goes, good luck. Oh and just try organic lotions made with ingrediants you recognize maybe you are allergic to one of the chemicals in other lotions
2016-04-05 22:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same problem for a long time but I got it under control ... I tried everything, I bought proactive and all the different creams and cleaning things. NOTHING worked. Now I am using baby wash and saltwater to clean my face. And I don't use the acne creams anymore cause they made my skin too dry, now I'm using baby cream (not lotion) and I got clear skin now. And when you have some breakouts crush up some aspirin, add a little water and put it on your face before you go to bad.
2007-09-24 04:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me that u have a a sensitive skin and that's why ur skins fells like it burning when u use these creams, as they r mostly for a oily skin with congestion and they work by drying the skin up and striping a layer of it. the best thing for u to do is to go see a dermatologist and hep u out also try going to a beauty salon they could also give u some support but dont b down harted if they say they cant do nothing for u as many treatment r contraindicated to active acne
2007-09-24 04:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lyndsay M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...
Get Rid Of Acne Permanently?
2016-05-16 08:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok so this stuff is a little more expensive but it lasts a really long time. l also have really badly dry skin to where it hurts and this stuff really helps...it also cleared up my moms sun spots...Best of luck!
2007-09-24 04:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com/
Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
2007-09-24 03:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
theres this thing that arabs use its sold in arabic stores and its for acne etc its so good i tried it and it works in a minute seriously arabs have good skin i hardly see them wit bad skin
2007-09-24 04:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by consumer math help me 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like maybe youre developing seborrheic Dermatitis. good luck, there is no cure for it.
2007-09-24 04:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by SamVS77 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋