Thanks for the replies everyone! I think you guys are right, I need to try taking better care of myself. I think the food i have been eating lately might have something to do with it too.. And i stress about it everyday, there isn't a minute that goes by where i don't think about it.. i'll try to do some yoga and meditate more, i'll see how that works for me ^_^
Don't pop them. Rub your face with rubbing alchohal with a cotton ball. Then rub your face with Witchhazel with cotton balls until all dirt isn't visible on them(cotton balls). It'll dry out your face so use non-oily lotions. My brothers have skin conditions so this will help reduce size and "population" of the pipples.
Re: No more Acne spell By: changedcynic / Beginner
Post # 7 Apr 09, 2012
As a teenager and someone with dermatologists in the family I have to tell you to skip the rubbing alcohol. It dries out the skin horribly leading to more irritation and more acne, though some people do see improvement in the short term it's best to just avoid it.
i think it just depends. i have very oily skin. i used to have acne bad. my skin is clear and smooth now. it took me two years to figure out how to make it go away. i changed my diet,i dnt drink water but eat plenty detoxing fruits and dnt touch your face with dirty hands,phones,etc..do light exercise to relieve stress,...
acne is bacteria. so detox,eliminate the dirt and bacteria on ur face. use natural soaps.vegan soaps work well. dnt use dove becuase its just all moisture you need to disinfect. so when you wash your face,use some baking soda,gently scrub for 15 seconds,then use the alcohol,then witch hazel,then use face moisturizer with green t
or you can add tea tree oil in the moisturizer,a drop of mira tree oil,any oil that you like as long as it dsnt dilute the lotion and its a antiseptic oil. for calming, the witch hazel and the green tea shld take away the tightness and redness. but peppermint and sage works wonders. and it makes the skin soft.
if you have sensitive skin, dnt use the baking soda or alcohol too much,use twice a week to keep the pores fresh. to renew the skin cells quicker, use olive oil in ur lotion. and regardless do not use the baking soda everyday! it will have ur skin red and sore. but trust me it works. everyone gave u great tips tho!
Re: No more Acne spell By: WhiteRav3n / Knowledgeable
Post # 12 Apr 10, 2012
When I was a teenager, I went through everything imaginable to get rid of my acne. As I grew older, it didn't go away. Yes, I had even gone to dermatologists.
So I threw out everything, all face soaps, moisturizers, creams, topical medications etc. I thought to myself, what can I use naturally? After some trial and error I found what is best for me. For years now, I wash my face with pure green tea, I moisturize with pure organic sesame seed oil that I mix in my hand with a few drops of water before applying it. When I give myself a facial, I use real avacado as a mask for about 15 min. I have clear skin, small pores and not a single wrinkle. Go natural, trust me, it makes a huge difference. Eating whole foods is also important. Stay away from processed foods as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids.
Do you have to get all that stuff online? or is there a store you can get them at? If you gave me a link to the website where you got it, that would be awesome ^_^ All of you guys gave me such great advice.. the "all natural" sounds very appealing to me though so i think i'm going to try that first. i'm doing this thing where i don't look in mirrors for a whole month (besides the bathroom mirror) i'll let you guys know how it goes :)
From my experience, I've found that diet aspect is especially important. Things you really want to avoid are milk (the hormones can disrupt your own hormone levels) and refined sugars. Foods and drinks that are high in antioxidants (such as green tea and blueberries) are all good for combating acne. Other than that I would advise you stay away from harsh chemical skin products, all they seemed to do for me was dry my skin out.