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Acne
I'm a 15 year old girl who has a little problem with acne and oil. I wear foundation but it doesn't seem to help too much. I don't want something that looks cakey, but something that will cover the redness and acne and still look natural.
Can someone help me in any way? (whether it's a good face cleanser/toner, a good foundation, or tips on makeup... anything will help.)
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I was a 15 year old girl once who had a little problem with acne and oil. I wore foundation and it didn't seem to help too much.
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I was a 15 year girl once whose acne was so frequent, you could play connect the dots for HOURS on my forehead. There was more crap on my forehead than stars in the sky. It was. Disgusting. Gross. Awful.
....and then...
I found Tea Tree Oil.
The Body Shop. (order it online if there are no Body Shops by you, but they seem to have a store in every mall in America)
It was the greatest thing I had ever found. I would still use it now except that I don't have acne problems anymore because I FINALLY grew up. I think you can get a bottle of cleanser for 10-15 bucks. It's amazing. And believe me, I tried everything from those stupid Oxy Pads at the drug store to the Clinique 3 Step System (huge rip off), to prescription meds that my doc gave me. Tea Tree Oil was the *only* thing that worked for me.
Try it.
You'll be sending me a thank you card with a pic of your totally awesome face, I'm sure.
oh oh oh, I almost forgot!
There are a zillion types of foundation out there.
Oil based, water based, thick, thin, etc.
Go to a MAKEUP COUNTER in a mall, and have someone show you the differences. They can tell you which ones look best. If you have acne, you CAN wear foundation, but you need a foundation that isn't going to look cakey or make you break out even more. Almost every makeup counter in every mall will give you a FREE consultation, just look up their phone numbers and call first.
Definitely consider Clinique and Origins, two brands that are very good for the skin.
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To help with the acne and redness, go to a dermatologist. I also had VERY oily/acne prone skin until I started going to a dermatologist. Minocin (prescription antibiotic) worked GREAT for the acne. I also get cortisone injections in a pimple if it is very big (it drastically shrinks the pimple in no time). If these medications sound too extreme, try using a over the counter product that contains 10% benzoyl peroxide (Clearsil Ultra). I use Lancome Teint Idole Ultra foundation, Lancome concealer, and Lancome Powder.
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foundation will only make your face look EVEN MORE oily then it already is. instead, use a powder cover up. the cover girl powders work great.
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Here are some tips!: 1.Drink lots of water ! 2.Don't use to much foundation!or make-up! 3.I recomend neutroge oil free acne wash! is the best and a daily lotion !{avon solutions!}dont use oily ones!!!! 4.Also try proactive is great! www.orderproactive.com
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I really like mary kay face cleanser. If you can try to buy the kind in the orange bottle It works really good for me. Also you actully should try not to wear foundation. It just makes you break out even more. Wash your face everynight. And when you are done washing your face put a type of face lotion on after words it also helps. Go to walgreens and buy the DOVE face lotion. Try this and i hope it works for you. Just lay off some of the foundation and try to wash your face more often and put face lotion on and it should work .
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Makeup is the worst thing for acne. If you have it real bad then you might want to consider seeing a dermatologist but if it is just semi then get a cleanser for your face and were as little makeup when you can at all times. When you do have to wear it, put concealer on your pimples then, put a small coat of powder foundation on your face! hope this helps
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The first thing you need to do is remove the foundation!! You don't want to block your pores, which is realising the oil, you need to let your pores breathe. Foundation clogs them up and can cause acne.
Secondly, if you feel your acne is getting bad, go see your GP who can refer you to a dermotologist or prescribe you some medicationto treat your spots.
In the meantime, here's some MUST FOLLOW tips:
- Drink plenty of water! We should be drinking about 8 glasses a day as we're made up of 70% water! Water flushes out the bodies toxins and is a must have for clear skin,
- Avoiding using thick, caked on foundation. I actually very rarely use the stuff as I know it can block pores, but you can get some good brands, such as Almay and max Factor. If you must still use foundation DON'T use it everyday. Let your skin breathe.
- Make sure you remove ALL make up at the end of the day. There's sooo many facial wipes around now, however, the best in my opinion and the one's I use is baby wipes! It could be Johnson's baby wipes or even huggies baby wipes! It doesn't matter. They're better because they're designed for babies' skin, so they're going to be more kind and sensitive to skin. I'm currently using Huggies Aloe Vera baby wipes, which are brilliant at clearing up the make up, and you get loads in one pack.
- Try using a Tea Tree oil facial scrub, preferably with scrubbing beads in them. Tea tree is a natural antiseptic and the beads are great for unblocking pores and clearing black heads, which log up the oil and dirt in your face.
-Unblock your pores with a warm towel or flannel before using and facial scrubs, heat opens the pores.
- Buy a good cleanser and toner. They're a must have! I use Clarins cleansing milk and toner. Clarins is just amazing! Although it's a little pricey, the bottle's big and lasts long and the ingredients are perfume free and made from natural plants and products, and smell gorgeous. It leaves your skin feeling smooth, soft and supple and you actually see the dirt come off your face and feel oil free! Apply the cleansing milk on your face with your fingers, leave for a bit then wipe off with cotton wool and voila! The use the Clarins toner to go with, which is briliant for hydrating your skin and further removing dirt and grime.
Go to a big store like John Lewis or House of Fraser, so that you can get expert advice onwhich Clarins product you need for your skin. Trust me, it's a god send!
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more queries!
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