Acne I have no clue what to do 😢

Mar 24, 2013

Makenna T.

So I have acne it's not that bad but it's pretty much everywhere on my forehead and it won't go away - I've tried everything I drink lots of water I eat right (mostly) and I exercise I also have tried products like proactive and chlaracil (sorry for spelling) ect. I also have tried just using plain dove soap and NOTHING I just don't know what to do anymore... Any suggestions??

Mar 24, 2013

Makenna T.

Thanks :) I've never thought of changing pillow covers

Mar 24, 2013

Makenna T.

Really? Cuz like everywhere I go people have clear skin and not like putting on half a thing of foundation to make their face look clear but clear clear.

Mar 24, 2013

Cynthia H.

Try The Body Shops tea tree oil Facial cleanser, toner, and skin clearing lotion... All amazing stuff. Best of luck xoxo

Mar 24, 2013

Makenna T.

K thanks for the help!!

Mar 24, 2013

Kim M.

I use Biore Warming face wash! When cleansing your face, start with hot water. This opens your pores. Wash face with whatever facial cleanser of your choice, then rinse with cold water. This closes your pores, not allowing dirt n all that back in. Pat your face dry. This works for me keeping the pimples down, especially with my skin being oily, and I wear my hair down (which also contains oil)!! Hope this helps!!

Mar 24, 2013

Ruby P.

Go see a dermatologist. They are skin specialists and they know what they're doing. I had acne and went to see one, they are very expensive but they give very effective solutions like antibiotics xx

Mar 24, 2013

Kerry-ann P.

I started developing acne at 21, I am now 27 and have tried everything!! Visit your GP and ask for medication and I found the best products were bare minerals cleanser, foam wash and there daily exfoliating scrub. Also dermalogica has amazing products to clear skin. Never pick your spots, you will end up with scars! And make sure you take your make up off throughly EVERY night without fail. Hope this helps... I know how you feel :-(

Mar 24, 2013

Kerry-ann P.

I agree with Mic S also. Don't use fabric conditioner when washing bed sheets the softener really irritates acne prone skin.

Mar 24, 2013

Shahira R.

You can use jus 2 products as your daily skin care product
1) OXY 10 just on the affected areas
2) Cetaphil daily cleanser as your face wash..cetaphil s very moisturizing plus it'll help the dryness of your acne that can occur after using OXY 10...
I'm not a dermatologist BT I used this method on my acne and really helped me a lot...
I saw this method on YouTube @gossmakeup artist..could b wrong about the spelling :P you can also check out the video as well... you can give it a try if you feel comfortable... hope this helped :)

Mar 24, 2013

Brooke S.

Or just put toothpaste on the zit and if you do it each night and wait till it's dry then use water to wash off it goes away around two to four days for me. It cleans out the Ick and if it stings for a bit it's working don't worry.

Mar 24, 2013

Kat F.

Don't stress too much. Most people have some breakout issues. That's why there are so many posts and responses to acne topics. Do not pop them or you could end up with scars.

Mar 24, 2013

Cindy Reid S.

Use Mary-Kay cleanser.

Mar 24, 2013

Makenna T.

Thanks you guys!! Ill be sure to try these!!

Mar 24, 2013

Trish F.

I feel like cleansers or any skin regimen is on a trial by trial basis what can work for someone might not work for an other. Trial & error.

Mar 25, 2013

Julie Q.

Whatever you do don't go and extract them yourself if you do not know what to do you will on spread them around. In my line of work I use Clinical care skin Solutions and the acne line works great.

Mar 25, 2013

Brandi E.

What's your daily skin care routine and what products are you using?? :)

Mar 25, 2013

Makenna T.

I use dove soap bar and equate moisturizer and @steph thanks I'm trying that right now :)

Mar 25, 2013

Brandi E.

Stop using soap on your face. Nasty. By the sounds of it I'd say your excessive use of soap and other damaging products are making this worse. For acne skin a foaming cleanser is recommended to get rid of excess oil. However in your case I'm thinking try a gentle good cream cleanser which will help with the oil but won't strip and dry out your skin. So your face won't be producing excess oil to make up for the stripping. I'd try gentle cleanser and exfoliating 2/3 times a week. And it should help regulate your skin. But just remember your skin needs a little time to adjust to new products for some ppl and break outs can appear just from the change

Mar 25, 2013

Eightletters J.

You could try dermalogica's special cleansing gel if you have combination to dry (sensitive too) skin. It thoroughly cleans your skin. (so that your pores are not clogged).

Mar 25, 2013

Lucy M.

I was going to say dermalogica too!! Try that out x

Mar 25, 2013

Lolli S.

My brother was sayg eating melons help with skin issues.

Mar 26, 2013

Makenna T.

Does using soap really make it worse??