Breakout solution help

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Jan 30, 2014

Emilyn L.

My skin has been breaking out a ton lately I use the clean and clear morning burst in the orange bottle and their oil free gel moisterizer
So what do you suggest I do / drugstore products to use

Jan 30, 2014

Lauren L.

Following to know the answer I have this problem too :(

Jan 30, 2014

Dee D.

Even know morning burst has beads in it, you want to actually go and buy an exfoliator scrub and use that once a week. you can also try a toner you can get the really cheap stuff I don't really know what brand off hand but its not necessary to buy an expensive one. you would clean with the morning burst then put the toner on which will help remove extra dirt that the cleanser couldn't get and help balance out the pH in your skin. then no matter what you have to apply moisturizer... don't worry if it is something that is a little bit oily because it's actually good to have a little oil while even though you think that's what you're trying to get rid of. this is not going to be an instant fix but it will help in the long run.

Jan 30, 2014

Dee D.

I should have specifically mentioned that the cleanser and toner are everyday use.

Jan 30, 2014

Pink E.

Honestly I use to break out so much in the past.. And one day I just stopped everything. I threw away the cleaners the creams the medications and instead just wash my face with a mild soap specifically made for just cleaning the face and just moisturizer and now I can honestly say my skin has never looked or felt better...I would definitly try it. Sometimes the best care for your skin is the most minimal.

To get rid of acne, benzoyl peroxide is your best bet. It is by far the most researched and best working ingredient for fighting acne and getting rid of pimples, it works by drying them out and killing the bacteria.
Find a cleanser and toner with benzoyl peroxide in it, and use it twice a day. This will help you keep your skin free of bacteria to prevent acne while working to fight it aswell. It will dry out your skin though so make sure you find a good oil free moisturizer to replenish your skins nutrients and avoid excess oil production, which may clog your pores and counteract the acne fighting agents you're using.
Tea tree oil is an absolutely amazing acne fighter, and I love using it as a spot treatment. I suggest getting an actual tea tree oil spot treatment as apposed to just using the oil because it has other ingredients which will help it be more effective. I love grease lightning by the body shop! Using this after your toner and before your moisturizer is great to speed up the process in getting rid of acne.
You can also be sure to keep your hair out of your face and keep it clean, the grease from your hair can sometimes clog your pores.
Make sure you're using oil free makeup, or even better mineral powder only, and clean your brushes in between uses.
Basically just keep everything clean!
I would also suggest trying RED LIGHT, if you'd like more info on it.