yeah, i know it's bad.
and now im paying for it by getting these pimples and i really don't know what to do.
I have NO idea what all these products do and what i need and if there's an order in washing my face.
so please help me here.
1] what is really the best when it comes to cleaning your face
2] what do i need?
3] is there suppose to be an order to what product i use first when i wash my face?
4] any tips for better, healthy looking skin?
I know that these are alot of questions, but I hope someone knows the answers because Iam really lost and I don't want pimples/acne and oil skin/dry skin.
Any little bit of advice helps!Best acne face wash and advice for first time-ers?
You poor thing. Are you tied to drugstore brands, or can you use something from a department store? Sometimes there is a difference.
If you can afford it, try the Murad acne system. It comes with a nice gentle cleanser, an oil-free moisturizer (which will keep your skin pH balanced and healthy), and a spot treatment (along with a few other goodies). I think a month's supply for everything is $30 at Sephora, so you can try it.
The order to do things is:
1- remove eye makeup
2- cleans skin
3- toner (IF you choose to use one... it's not necessary)
4- moisturize
The last step is very important. You might think that using a moisturizer will break you out, but that's not true. You break out because your skin does not have enough natural moisture, so it over-produces oil to make up for the lack of moisture.... this is when you break out! Does this make sense?
Don't use Stridex or Oxy. There is alcohol in them which will dry your skin out and produce MORE oil, leading you to more pimples, and causing you to continue using their products.
If you have a Sephora near you, go in there an ask for their skincare expert. He or she will help you and give you samples of things to try, if you want.
If you don't have a Sephora near you, you can always call their 800# and talk to a skincare expert over the phone.
Tips for healthy skin:
- Don't smoke
- Drink plenty of water
- Wash your face every night before bed %26amp; follow w/ moisturizer
- Find products that work for you. Different things work for different people, so it may require some experimenting on your end.
Best of luck!Best acne face wash and advice for first time-ers?
lots of good products out there, I personally like the clinique bar for washing my face, and I regularly use st Ives apricot scrub, it really cleans out the pores and for moisturizer, I have been using clinique dramatically different moisturizing cream for years. my daughter uses the same products and likes them too. Biore strips are good to clean out the pores around your nose.
-wash your face with DOVE.
-Then use STRIDEX maximum.
-your face will have tingly feeling.
-but it will shine.
-%26amp; it feels like it's breathing. Also you feel like you have botox, wich i never had LOL.
GOOOODLUCK! and it clears my pimples less than a week but you have to do it daily i say,
Acne is horrible we all hate having all of those bumps.
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Hi
This easy, effective method uses one kitchen-cupboard herbal ingredient, and calls upon the power of a warm compress to open pores and allow the healing benefits of the herb to work on blemished skin. The compress method is more comforting and quicker to use than a facial steam, but is every bit as effective.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: Here are the simple how-to instructions to help clear troubled skin:
INGREDIENTS
1 quart water
1/2 to 1 cup dried thyme leaves (for a VERY strong infusion)
1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove it from the heat and add the thyme. Cover the pan and steep the mixture for 20 minutes, then strain out the herbs and discard them. Let the infusion cool to warm. (You should be able to put your hand in the infusion and keep it there for several minutes without discomfort.)
2. Soak a clean washcloth with the infusion and wring the excess from it. With your eyes closed, place the washcloth on your face for 15 minutes. Remove the washcloth from your face and apply an astringent.
go to the web site below and do a search for acne articles..theres a great one about acne and diet etc.
good luck
peace
GG
Acne
This factsheet is for people who have acne.
Acne is a skin condition that causes spots. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25.1 However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition.
What is acne?
Acne is a skin condition that typically causes one or more of the following:
blackheads (comedones) 2,3
whiteheads2,3
red or yellow spots2,3
greasy skin2,3
scars2,3
Acne typically affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition can vary.1,4
Acne affects people of all skin colours. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same in people with black or brown skin but the impact is altered by the skin pigmentation.
Acne is very common and affects about 80 in 100 people aged 11-30 at some time.4
The skin
The surface of the skin has lots of small sebaceous glands just below the surface. These glands make an oily substance called sebum that keeps the skin smooth and supple.
Tiny pores (holes in the skin) allow the sebum to come to the skin surface. Hairs also grow through these pores.
Illustration showing the structure of skin
What causes acne?
Acne is caused by the overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin.
The sebaceous glands of people with acne are especially sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, found naturally in both men and women.
Testosterone in people prone to acne triggers the sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the openings of the hair follicles (the tubes that hold the hair) are not shed properly and clog up the follicles.
These two effects combined cause a build-up of oil in the hair follicles. This causes blackheads and whiteheads to form.
For some people, their acne does not progress beyond this stage.
However in other people, the build-up of oil in the hair follicles creates an ideal environment for a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes to grow.
These bacteria normally live harmlessly on your skin but when this ideal environment is created, they grow. They feed off the sebum and produce substances that cause a response from your body's immune system. This inflames the skin and creates the redness associated with spots.
In more severe 'inflammatory acne', cysts develop beneath the skin's surface. These acne cysts can rupture, spreading the infection into nearby skin tissue. This can result in scarring.
Acne myths
Contrary to popular belief acne is not caused by:
eating fatty food or chocolate1
dirt - blackheads get their dark colour through excess skin pigment - not dirt so washing more does not help, although if you do not wash your skin at all, bacteria will be able to multiply1,5
Acne is not contagious, so you cannot catch it.1
What makes acne worse?
There are a number of things that can make your acne worse. These include the following:
picking and squeezing the spots may cause further inflammation and scarring1
stress can make acne worse in some people, although it is not clear why1,5
in women, outbreaks may be affected by the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle1,5
excessive production of male hormones such as testosterone from conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome may be another cause.5 For more information, please see the separate BUPA factsheet Polycystic ovary syndrome
some contraceptive pills may make acne worse. This is due to the type of progestogen hormone in some pills whereas some other types of contraceptive pills can improve acne - see Treatments section below. Your GP will advise you which contraceptive pill to take1,5
some medicines can make acne worse. For example, some medicines taken for epilepsy, and steroid creams and ointments that are used for eczema. Do not stop a prescribed medicine if you suspect it is making your acne worse, but tell your GP. An alternative may be an option1,5
steroids can cause acne as a side-effect1,5
Diagnosing acne
Acne is easily recognised by the appearance of the spots, and by their distribution on the body.
There are several varieties of acne and your doctor will be able to tell you which type you have after examining your skin.
Treatment
Acne may cause you considerable emotional distress but there is a range of treatment options to help you tackle the problem. No treatment will completely 'cure' your acne. The aims of treatment are to prevent new spots forming, to improve those already present, and to prevent scarring.3
Home treatment
It is important to keep spot-prone areas clean, so wash the affected area twice a day with an unperfumed cleanser.1,6 The skin needs a certain amount of oil to maintain its natural condition, so avoid aggressive washing with strong soaps.
There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat mild acne. These usually contain antibacterial agents such as benzoyl peroxide (eg Oxy and Clearasil Max).
As well as its antibacterial effects, benzoyl peroxide can dry out the skin and encourage it to shed the surface layer of dead skin. Together, these effects make it harder for pores to become blocked and for infection to develop.
Benzoyl peroxide can cause redness and peeling, especially to start with. This tends to settle down if you reduce the number of times you use it. You can then build up your use gradually.7
No home treatments for acne will work immediately. It can take weeks, if not months, for significant effects to be noticeable. If home treatments have not worked after two months, or you have severe acne, you should visit your GP.7
Prescription medicines
Your GP may start your treatment by prescribing a preparation containing benzoyl peroxide. If this does not work, or if you have more severe acne, there are a range of other treatment options that you can either rub onto your skin (topical) or take in tablet form (oral).
Topical treatments
There are several topical treatments you may be prescribed including those listed below:
azelaic acid (Skinoren) is an alternative to benzoyl peroxide and may not make your skin as sore as benzoyl peroxide7
topical retinoids (eg Adapalene) are medicines based on vitamin A, which are rubbed into the skin once or twice a day.7 They work by encouraging the outer layer of skin to flake off
a topical antibiotic lotion applied to the skin can be used to control the P. acnes bacteria (eg Dalacin T). Treatment needs to continue for at least six months. Preparations that combine an antibiotic with other acne medication are available (eg Benzamycin which combines an antibiotic with benzoyl peroxide)7
Oral treatments
There are several oral treatments you may be prescribed including those listed below:
oral antibiotics (tablets), such as tetracycline, can be prescribed for inflammatory acne. They should be taken daily for around three months, although it might take four to six months for the benefits to be seen.7 The success of this treatment can be limited because the strains of bacteria are often resistant to the common antibiotics. Antibiotics do not prevent pores from becoming blocked so treatment to prevent blackheads, such as benzoyl peroxide, is often also prescribed at the same time
some types of oral contraceptive tablets help women who have acne. A combination of the usual pill hormone called ethinylestradiol with cyproterone acetate (eg Dianette) suppresses male hormone activity so is often used in women with acne4,7
isotretinoin (eg Roaccutane) is a medicine known as an oral retinoid, which also exists in a topical form (see above). Isotretinoin works by drying up oily secretions. It tends to be prescribed to people with severe forms of acne that have proved resistant to other treatments. There a number of serious side-effects of this drug, such as liver disorders and depresssion.3,7 You should not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant, as it is very dangerous to an unborn baby.7 For safety reasons, isotretinoin is only prescribed under the supervision of dermatology specialists
This is what I use.
Aloe vera gel mixed with 2 drops of tea tree essential oil works really well and has been shown in studys to improve acne. Doing scrubs is not good for acne at all because it irritates acne so I use warm oatmeal with a little bit of honey to exfoliate which is more gently. A french ';green'; clay mask works very well also. It removes impurities from deep within and your acne may get worse before it gets better using the french clay. You should try an organic cleanser. (You can get them at a health food store.) I use a herbal astringent recipe from ';The herbal body book'; by Stephanie Tourles which you can get cheap on half.com. Works really good and is so soothing. Use a oil free moisturizer at might on your face, neck and chest. Try taking vitamins A, E, D, C, B5 vitamin %26amp; Zinc. Also eat healthy lean meats, fresh fruits and vegtables. Boxed foods and fast food will make it so much worse!
Hope this helps!!!
Acne and pimples is one of the most distressing and depressing problem. Soak cotton wool in mint juice, and apply every day. Mix cinnamon powder with lime juice to make a fine paste, Apply on the spots and wash when dry .Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
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