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breakouts!
i break out alot, and i ALWAYS have pimples on my face. it's usually on my forehead, and i have bangs that go across my face. i never get to wear my bangs up, for i don't want people to see my acne.
i have used a variety of acne products, and havn't seen much of an improvement. i've used clean&clear fomaing facial cleanser, oxy daily cleansing pads, clearasil acne treament cream, and rareminerals blemish therapy. (i do not use them all at once. i know using more than one treatment can dry the skin and cause more breakouts.)
if anyone has any product suggestions, please tell me. and please don't recommend proactiv. i don't want to purchase any expensive products. the rareminerals blemish therapy was $20 or a tinytiny thing. and it did NOT work.
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My face is always clean & clear, I wash my face every night/day when I get out of the shower with clean & clear (the kind that's in the blue & green bottle) I leave it on there for about five to ten minutes, then wash it off with really hot water, & apply lotion to my face.
It's that simple, Try it out.
Keeping your bangs in your face can also cause your face to break out for many reasons.
Make sure your not wearing any heavy make-up & Don't change face cleaning products out of no where & to much, It can cause the skin to react & break out because it it not used to the newer product, or you could be allergic to something you use/used.
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i have the same problem as you (i break out on my forehead and nose, and i have bangs), so about a week or two ago i finally went to the dermatologist after 3 years of suffering with my acne. they said that since i'm a teenager, our medical insurance DOES cover acne prescriptions. i got this stuff called retin-a and it has been working really well so far and my face has almost cleared up. i think in another week or two it will be completely clear. so my recommendation to you is that if you can afford the...i believe it's called the co-payment on your prescription...then i would recommend doing that and getting the stronger stuff that you can only get from a doctor.
if you don't want to go that route, then i recommend buying the wave cleaner (it's that pink vibrating thing that comes with attachable pads). you can get it at walmart or cvs. i was using that before i went to the dermatologist and it was working better than most acne washes i have tried. just do that and follow it up with lotion and then some type of acne cream that has like salicylic acid in it or something. i still recommend a dermatologist the most, however.
hope that helps a little! =]
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Hey. I know this sounds weird, odd, strange, etc., but what I'm about to say to you ACTUALLY works:
Get some lemon juice. You got the lemon juice? Alright- now take the lemon juice- and take a Q-tip and dab some lemon juice onto your zit with the lemon juice. Just a thin layer- not the whole bottle, silly! =D
Alright- so doing this at night is the best thing to do- it will really reduce the size and shape of the zit- and you won't know it was there in a few days.
Make sure not to touch it with your fingers after you put on the lemon juice- the oils from your fingers will stop the effect.
Relax- everyone gets zits- so you're only normal =D.
And here's a forum discussion from one of my friends on here that talks a lot about acne:
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Acne pretty much sucks ass and we all hate them.
I'll pretty much share what I know and my experiences.
So, I used to have really bad acne for like 2 freaking years. It sucked and I hated it. But now I'm better and here are my views on stuff:
Dermatologists are hard to get an appointment with and very pricey. They don't do much except look at you once, then they have their assistants take care of you after the dermatologist her/himself prescribes you acne medicine. It's usually Differin [sp?] and Benzaclin [sp?].
OTC Medicine:
Not all medication work effectively on all people. I've learn that it doesn't work for me or for anyone with sensitive skin. It may work for some people but as soon as they stop the use, acne comes back. Whether it's a cream, gel, or oral medication, they all suck! They dry out your skin, irritate it, increase sunburns/tans, and enlarge your pores. Not your dream skin, huh? And ironically, they sometimes make it worse. And you know what the 'best' part is? They're freakishly expensive! And once you stop the medication, acne comes back and parties like there's not tomorrow. Oral medication also makes your insides bad =/
Acne Products:
Acne face wash, gel, cream, whatever. Proactive seems to be a big one, too. Anywhos, as I've mentioned above, some work for some people while it makes everything worse for other people. It all depends. But most of the time, all those products dry your skin out, irritate it, and/or makes your acne worse. And it enlarges your pores too. Again, not very dreamy. And if they do work, as soon as you stop using them, they come back. Same line second verse.
So what the hell are you suppose to do?
Go the natural, cheap way.
Washing your face:
Wash your face gently only twice a day. Once is okay, I guess. But washing your face when you get up and before you go to bed is a good idea. More than twice a day could irritate your skin. Also, do not scrub your face, wash it gently as if you were washing a baby. Use face friendly products, too. I recommend a brand called Cetaphile. It's gentle on your skin and softens it. PAT your face dry with a clean towel.
Towels and pillow cases:
Try and change them as much as you can. Every day would be PERFECT but hard to do sometimes.
Squeezing:
Not only does that sound disgusting, it is. And it leaves nasty scars. Don't touch your face at all unless you have a slight itch. Don't rest your chin/cheeks in your hands or your arm. Just leave it alone as if it was a $10,000,000 mask that if you touch, you'll get arrested for. Oh, and try to keep your hair out of your face.
Sleeping:
Sleeping plays a big, huge role. Your body starts to renew its skin starting around 10PM and ending around 2AM. So be sure to be sleeping somewhere in between or the entire time. Sleeping early helps, and getting adequate sleep improves your skin and its tone.
Eating:
Milk makes acne worse. It's scientifically proven. Junk foods, sweet, sugars. ALL BAD FOR YOU PERIOD. Avoid/limit them along with sodas even if they're diet. Sports drink contain loads of sugar. Juices, too. Instead, eat healthy foods like veggies and fruits! I've noticed that my skin improve immensely when I turned vegetarian. So maybe give a shot to eating lots of veggies and fruits and other healthy stuff and cut down on meat? Also try and drink green tea [tea bag with no added sugar] or green tea with aloe [again, tea bag with no added sugar].
Masks:
Home made masks are probably the best. Here are few that work and softens your skin:
1. Red ginseng syrupy liquid thing mixed with warm water and a bit of all purpose flour. Make a mask thing with that.
2. Green tea [tea bag] cooled down to room temperature. Splash it on your face for 5min or so. I know it sounds weird but it helps. Or mix it with a little bit of all purpose flour and make a mask.
3. Mix warm milk, honey, and all purpose flour. Make a mask with that.
Only do the mask right after you washed your face. Make sure you don't put on any lotion and what not. Do not leave it on for more than 10-15min because bacteria will become attracted to the mask. Do not laugh, squint, whatever. Just keep your face neutral or you'll get wrinklies. Do not peel the mask off. Slowly wash it off GENTLY with LUKEWARM water. Keyword: GENTLY.
Lotions and make ups and what not:
Lotions/Sunblocks have products that won't clog pores, are fragrance and oil free. I suggest you buy from either Neutrogena or...some other renown company. I use Neutrogena's Oil Free Moisturizing Face Lotion and Neutrogena's Oil Free 55 SPF Sunblock. And Aveeno's 50 SPF Sunblcok [oil free] sometimes.
Make up should be limited to only eye and lip make up. No foundation, no concealer, not blush, no powder. Get my drift? Good. If you MUST wear make up, limit it down to special occasions [School does NOT count] and take it off as soon as you can. Whatever you do, do NOT go to bed with make up on!
--Jack
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I can honestly say that i have the same problem and you ARE NOT ALONE...I use shampoo :D it makes my skin really soft...And quite honestly, in school i touched my face alot, and the greases and oils on your fingers transfer..So, dont touch your face! (Unless your washing it, lol).
PS- try the shampoo, you dont want too much because it will make your skin greasy, and you dont want too little because it will dry it out. But once you find the amount, you should be set.
Also, someone once told me that if its not poppable(gross) put toothpaste on it and you could pop it in the morning(dont rub it in)
Also, lemon juice directly on the pimple usually helps in a couple days.
Theres really not much more i can tell you...Sorry, I hope this little bit helped.
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i dont use any products, i just have a toner, or rubbing alcohol, but rubbing alcohol can dry your skin out, but i just use something simple get rid of the oil when i wake up and go to sleep.
you can see all the dirt that you've removed.
i hope it helps you too.
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