askPeachgirly
advice column ask question view feedback favorite columnist advicenators

Q: does anybody know any at home ways to get rid of bags under eyes?
You should apply a cold compress. There are many things that you can do to reduce the puffiness under your eyes.

1. get a bowl of cold water and put in some ice. Then, get a washcloth, soak it in the bowl of water and put the washcloth over your eyes.
2.put a slice of cucumber on both of your eyes.
3.use two cold tea bags and put them on your eyes.
4.soak cotton wool pads in cold water then place them on your eyes
5.wash your face with cold water

Q: are there any creams or anything of that nature that will help of riding of scars from acne. theres not many scars.
i went to a dermatologist for the same problem and he recommended a skin bleaching cream such as dr. varon's skin bleaching system. you can buy it from any drug store and it is inexpensive

Q: how to get rid of pimples? i use clearasil:Daily face wash but it doesnt work and i have an oily face please help!
Try the Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser. It works really well for oily skin.

Q: I had really bad acne so I went to a dermatologist and they gave me some really good things to rid of the zits. I guess I used them too much and I completely dried out my face. My nose and cheeks are soo red because I irritated my face. I went back to the dermatologist and they said to just stop putting stuff on my face and wait for 2 or 3 days to see if the redness goes away. It's been like 4 days and my face is still soo dried out and the zits are still there. What can I do to stop the irritation on my face? I waited a couple of days and that didn't work.
I had the same problem and my dermatologist suggested that I should use a lotion or moisturizer such as Olay. The good thing about Olay is that it doesn't clog pores and it has an SPF of 15 or 30. Another alternative that my dermatologist suggested is to use apply hydrocortisone cream daily to the affected areas. What would also help is if you use the acne medication every other day instead of everyday.

Q: I'm addicted to soda. I'm average weight, and other then soda, I'm very healthy. My doctor says the soda is addding extra fat on my tummy and thighs, so I should stop drinking it so much. I drink about 2 cans a day, sometimes more. Its alot I know, I've tried stopping so many times. Cold turkey hasn't work, neither has slowly reducing how much I drink. Any other ideas?
I had the same situation and I was so addicted to soda that I would have a couple of cans per day. I really wanted to lose weight so I switched to diet sodas. Diet sodas may taste a little strange at first but eventually you won't really notice the difference between regular and diet. Also, make sure that you drink diet sodas when it is chilled or else, it just doesn't taste right. Then, you should change the amount of diet soda that you have per day and switch it to one can a day and then to one can a week. Instead of drinking soda, drink a lot of water. Ever since I switched to diet sodas, I lost 10 pounds. Another thing that would help is if you tell your parents to stop buying soda and you would have no choice but to drink something else.

If you think of all of the negative effects of drinking soda it might help you.

1)regular and diet sodas cause cavities. One time, I went to the dentist and I had so much cavities from drinking soda that the dentist had to give a bunch of filings. That was a horrible experience.

2) You are probably a caffeine addict. If you feel sluggish,act irritable or get a headache on days when you don't have soda then you are addicted to caffeine. Remember that one can of soda has 40 miligrams and make sure that you change the amount of soda that you have per day.

3) Take a look at the nutrition label at the back of the can of regular soda. One can of soda has about 210 calories. When you exercise to burn off those calories from that one can of soda, it would take about 45 minutes to an hour depending on the type of cardio. From that one workout, you would probably feel exhausted.

Q: Im 15/f and i just had a really bad breakout on my face and i have my birthday party tomorrow and i need to get rid of this asap! Please give me tips! i have a little bit of acne treatment and ive been using that but i was wondering if theres something better or a homemade something?!?thanks!
try the Neutrogena rapid clear acne eliminating gel and it makes acne less noticeable within 8 hours. Since you birthday party is tomorrow, I suggest that you should cover your acne with some makeup.

http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_181.asp

If you are not able to buy the neutrogena gel, here are some home remedies that you can try on this site. So far the only home remedy that I tried was the one with the toothpaste. The tooth paste remedy helps a little bit:

http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/HomeRemedies.html#1

Q: I have some scarring on my cheeks from acne ahile back. It's just on one side of my face. A dermatologist isn't an option, but I need a cream or something to get rid of the scarring. Can someone reccomend a cream/whatever that would be at like every grocery store, or CVS, so I can just go out and buy it tomorrow.
Try the Neurogena acne mark fading peel or the neutrogena dermabrasion kit. I read in a magazine that if you continue to use the dermabrasion kit, the scarring might not be as noticeable as before.

http://neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_306.asp?lProductLineID=1

http://neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails.asp?ID=308

Q: im a girl by the way...

i know this is like totally gross but ive tried all types of deoderants and i don'tknow if it's just me or the deoderant i use, but im always like feeling sweat(ew) under my arms...like it doesnt smell bad but it's just wet and sometimes it shows a lot when i lift my arms. does anyone know if it's me, or a good brand to try and stop wetness?

thx a bunch. =)
Try Certain Dri or Secret Platinum.

Q: What toothpaste works the best to get rid of pinples and zits?
you can use any type of toothpaste but don't use the ones with gel.

Q: So the whole day today, I kept getting bit by mosquitoes!!..they itch like CRAZY. But the crazy thing is...each bump is like QUARTER SIZE. I'm not even kidding/exagerrating. It's SO big..I have like a total of maybe 6 all over my upper body. Is this normal?! ..I've never had bites this big ever!..Please help. :)
I always get mosquito bites especially in the summer. Itz totally normal when it swells up and when it gets all huge. I suggest that you should apply some hydrocortisone cream to the affected areas. You can buy the hydrocortisone cream at any store that sells medication. I know that itz going to be hard but try not to scratch too much because it could get infected and it will swell up even more. I guarantee that it will stop itching in a few days. I hoped that I helped!

Q: Hi =)
What are good ways (natural, not products) for my hair to be smooth and healthy? Please suggests things/food that actually works..
I have long thick brown hair that is kind of curly/wavy and it tends to frizz some. My scalp can get greasy but the hair gets a little dry.. I just want some remedies for it to be more nourished and silky. Thanks a lot in advance
Try a avacado hair mask. It is a good moisturizer for dry hair.

In a small bowl, mash and combine:
1 avocado (1/2 for shorter hair)
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Apply to hair and allow to remain 30 minutes or longer, then shampoo and condition as usual.



Or you can try this even though I've never tried it:
Separate the white of an egg from the yolk, whip it to a peak. Add 1 Tbls. water to the yolk and blend until the mixture is creamy. Then mix the white and yolk together. Wet your hair with warm water, remove the excess moisture, and apply the mixture to your scalp with your fingertips. Massage gently until the froth is worked into your scalp, then rinse the hair with cool water. Keep applying the mixture until it is used up and then rinsed until all of the egg is washed away.

Q: I have been struggeling with mild acne for about two years. I have tried many different face creams, including pro active. And none of them work! About three days ago i went to a dirmotalogist and they put me on medician and they gave me face treatments. Does anyone know if the stuff you get will really work? And how long will it even take? Or is it even worth going through all the facial treatments and medican? Any Advice!
All the facial treatments and medicine is definitely worth going through. A year ago, I had really bad acne and I went to the dermatologist. At first, the medication made my acne worse and there were some side effects such as dryness. Overtime, my acne got better and there are less breakouts than before. I'm not sure if you have to use a retin A cream such as avita cream, but if you are using it then you won't notice the results until 6 weeks or longer. I hope that things will go well for you.

Q: okay, i feel really stupid asking this, but i thought i knew what dipping is, but now from how my almost boyfriends talks about how he tried it, i'm confused. what is it exactly?
Dipping is when you chew tobacco.

Q: Okay i know a part of this song that a girl sings that goes...

Can you look me in the eye and tell me that you love me now o o o o ....

Please help
Itz called Are You Happy Now? by Michelle Branch.

Q: My hair is really dry REALLY dry. I don't have alot of money to afford on all those expesnive hair treatments. Any natural ways to help get it back to the way it used to be?
Try a avacado hair mask. It is a good moisturizer for dry hair.

In a small bowl, mash and combine:
1 avocado (1/2 for shorter hair)
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Apply to hair and allow to remain 30 minutes or longer, then shampoo and condition as usual.

Q: I have some spots and abit of a rash on my shoulders and back... does anyone know maybe why i have them? i was thinking maybe im allergic to my shower gel or something. does anyone know what i can use to get rid of them?
It could be eczema or an allergic reaction. I think that you should apply some hydrocortisone cream to the affected area and it will get better. You can buy the hydrocortisone cream from any store and itz not expensive. If you used your shower gel for while and there were no problems before then you're probably not allergic to your shower gel. If you just started using the shower gel, that could of been the cause. There is a possiblity that your skin could also be reacting to the weather or your skin could be dry.

If itz eczema, it is probably caused by:
-Exposure to allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander, or molds.
-Exposure to irritants, such as using soaps, rubbing the skin, and wearing wool.
-Exposure to workplace irritants, such as fumes and chemicals.
-Climate factors, especially winter weather and low humidity. Cold air does not contain much moisture, which can result in drier skin and increased itchiness.
-Temperature changes. Sudden changes in temperature can result in increased itchiness. A suddenly higher temperature may bring on sweating, which can cause itching. Lying under blankets, entering a warm room, or going from a warm shower into colder air can all promote itching.
-Emotional stress. Emotions such as frustration or embarrassment may lead to increased itchiness and scratching.
-Exposure to certain foods, typically eggs, peanuts, milk, soy, or wheat products. Up to 40% of children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis also have some type of food allergy.2 However, experts do not agree on whether foods can cause atopic dermatitis.
-Excessive washing. Repeated washing dries out the top layer of skin, leading to drier skin and increased itchiness, especially in the winter months when humidity is low.

Hope that I helped!


Q: How to stop nose bleeding as of my 6 years old son often have it. He got it not regulary but he often had it when he is tired. Thanks


InThePink
http://www.inthepink.healthifica.com
Yeah, i have the same problem especially in the summer. And no offense to the person below me that said to tilt your head back, don't listen to what they said. When you get a bloody nose, you're supposed to lean forward and you should let all the blood out. If you tilt your head back, you'll choke on your blood and all the blood goes down your throat.

here is what you should do when your son gets a bloody nose:
1)Firmly pinch the entire soft part of the nose just above the nostrils for about 5 minutes. If the bleeding stops and then returns, hold your nose for 8 to 10 minutes. This will allow time for the blood to clot.


2)Sit and lean forward (this will ensure that blood and other secretions do not go down your throat).

3)Breathe through your mouth. also, applying an ice pack may help.

After the bleeding stops, stick a cotton swab up his nose to check the amount of blood. Then, put some vaseline up his nose. Hope that I helped!




Q: I was wondering what everyone's opinions were on contact solution...like which one is the best. I know Renu is bad because there's a pattern of eye infections among those who use it. I am currently using complete moisture plus...but someone told me that long periods of use could cause redness in the eye..They recommended opti-free--So I was wondering if it was good or not? If anyone else has other suggestions...Let me know! :) Thanks!
Opti-free works really well for me and I have been using it for a while now. So far I haven't had any problems with it. Hope that I helped!

Q: okay i have to get a filling tomorrow morning and i am so freaked out. i HATE needles more then anything in the world. can you tell me from your personal experience how bad the shot hurt for you??
argh, I seriously hate those shots but it mostly feels like a huge pinch on the cheek except itz a more painful than that. Also, you will might feel a lot of pressure and you may be tense. it mostly depends on how your dentist applies it. My advice to you is try to relax even though itz going to be really hard. The shot was one of those things that you get over with.

Q: what movies are rachel leigh cook in ?
Scorched
Blowdry
Shes all that
anti trust
Josie and the Pussycats
Babysitters Club

But, just go to imdb.com for her list of movies.

bio
Peachgirly



"Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest. laugh as much as you can, spend all your money, tell someone what they mean to you, tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someones hand, comfort a friend, pig out, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt, smile till your face hurts, dont be afraid to take chances or fall in love...& most of all live in the moment cause when you look back someday knowing you have no regrets it's gonna be what makes you smile."


Info
E-mail:
Gender:
Female

Location:
California

Occupation:
student :p

Age:
16

AIM:
Member Since:
July 5, 2004

Answers:
376

Last Update:
September 21, 2009

Visitors:
27418

Main Categories:





Favorite Columnists















layout by Adam Particka

<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>

eXTReMe Tracker