i'm am fair complected and i break out very easily. i have tried almost every thing there is to clear up a broken-out face....What really works???
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2 ways:\n1) accutane. will clear you up, totally!\n2) Find a really good Dermatologist or esthetician. They have shots that go right into the pimple or cysts. In a day it is gone.
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you broke out after football season because your pores were clogged from the sweating, so during football season, wash your face after practice and in the morning and at night...\nproactive worked for me, though...\nand having clean pillowcases..\nalso, don't touch your face with your hands...or anything else....
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My sister had really bad acne and went to the dermatologist.  One of the things the doctor had her do - was to put hot compresses on her face.  So - i think you're on to something.\n\nIf you can - go and see a dermatologist.\n\nHave you tried Proactiv?  It seems to help a lot of people who have tried most everything else.
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Try the Mary Kay skin care line with customized skin care products for acne. The best thing to with your skin is always to keep it clean as well as treating the breakouts. This helps prevent breakouts. You can use the acne gel as needed.  The products are fragrance free and can be used by men or women.  \n\nThere are five steps to basic skin care not including the acne treatment gel I would have you try. \n\n1. Cleanse\n2. Exfoliate\n3. Tone/Freshen\n4. Moisturize\n5. Protect\n\nThe Mary Kay 3 in 1 cleanser can do the first three steps in one. The fifth step is protect. For a woman you want to use an oil free foundation. When your skin is protected with foundation you can wash off the impurities that your skin catches in the air. The foundation catches the irritants and impurities instead of them getting into your pores causing further breakouts. For him use a good SPF like in the day solution.  Mary Kay is satisfaction guaranteed. So if you try it and it doesnt work for you you can get different products or your money back. \n\nAlso it is so important that when you are using skin care you use one line be it Mary Kay or Avon or a Walmart brand. They are formulated to work with one another. Mixing products not designed to work together can cause reactions in some people. ;) Hope this was helpful!!\n\nMeganHill@MaryKay.com if you need anything else\nwww.MaryKay.com/MeganHill to check out the line\n\nMegan
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Sweetie?  Age is the only thing besides genetics and cleanliness that will make them go away.  If you get what appears to be a zit, and you wait until you think it is safe to pop it and nothing comes out except clear fluid, it is a growth homrmone thing.  Otherwise, don't use lotions or foundation or powders and what have you because it clogs your pores. I know that in Junior High School, my friends that got pimples and such would plaster on foundations and powders to cover it up and it only made the problem worse.\n\nDo you have a family doctor that you visit regularly?  Ask him/her to give you a referral to a dermatologist.   How about genetics?  Have you asked your Mom (if you don't have one, sorry for that question) if she had the same problem when your age?  Sweetie?  I wish I could stress enough to all young men and women that this too shall pass.  Those who like and/or love you will always like/love you regardless of your skin problems. The key is to not pick, poke or pop them unless they are like a huge cloud just waiting to burst with rainfall.  There is going to come a day when you will have no more pimples but if you don't heed what I say, you will have lots of scars.  See a dermatologist, please?  Store brand rememdies don't always work.  Good luck sweetie.  Your beauty shines through all of that because it comes from within.  Smart people who have good hearts will know that.  Those are the folks that won't care if you have one pimple or full blown acne.  Know what I mean?   Big Hugs, Sheri
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well, i don't know about ur body but if u put a little bit of honey and cover it up with a band-aid, it will eventually clear up. i know it works for ur face but i don't know about ur body. u might also want to ask a dermotalogist. \ndon't be afraid to ask because i have tons of acne on my face and i hate it...it stinks! i asked my doctor and he sent me three different things and it's starting to work!
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try some proactiv or something, i used to have acne like crazy, now i RARELY have zits, and i dont even wash my face (except when i shower, and water falls on my face)
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well i used proactiv and after 2 days all of my pimples were gone... well sleeping more could actually help your oily face...\none of my friend use tomato for her face and it works big time cause her face doesnt look or feel like sand paper anymore...\na facial from time to time could also work...\ncetaphyl is a cheap but good facial cleanser\npeanut is also not good...
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Put a warm washcloth on it for a while.  Then wash your hands and sqeeze untell they wight stuff gets out then stop.  Wash your face evrey day and go bye some acne wash or something.  If it is really sever then try Pro-active.  \n\nGood luck!!
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When I turned 25, the same thing started happening to me. My doc said it was due to hormones.?.. He gave me the same cream and it dried mine out too. I finally ordered the proactive kit and it cleared it up. OR do regular facial packs on your face. That also helped my acne! Good Luck \nAt Home Face Pack Recipe: Take one egg white, beat with blender on high for a minute. Will become like whip cream texture. Spread on face for 10 min. Rinse....     : 0
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How To ALWAYS have clear skin!!!\n\nPimples are a scourge. They come suddenly during the night attacking us in our sleep. Sometimes during the middle of the day they will come they come and you don't know until you have said good afternoon to an office full of people. You go in the bathroom and see it and you think to yourself I can't believe I was out in the public looking like this. Not anymore. Mother Nature is on your side. For every chemical there is a natural that is it's equal. Of course the natural way takes a little time, but usually it is cheaper and better for you. \n\nLemons, tomatoes and witch hazel are all proven to fight and keep acne at bay. Lemons and tomatoes are both fruits, yes fruits, with a second quality not known to all humankind. What you want to do is cut it open. Cutting it in fours goes a long way. Take each piece of lemon or tomato and rub it on your face. You may have a little something left on your face. Just leave it there. It's for your own good. They will make pimples disappear almost overnight. It they don't disappear they will be smaller the next time you check. Lemon is also good for removing scars. That means any pimples you popped in angst that left a scar will go away over time. Lemon contains acid so it's like having an acid peel thing going, but not. Your skin will be so clear you can set that makeup aside for special occasions. \n\nAnother thing that works is keeping your face wiped off. You don't really need soap. All you want is for your pores to stay closed. How you say. Water. Yes, water. Bottled or tap water. All it has to be is cold. Wet a face rag with cold water. I hate to have cold anything on me, but I hear pain is beauty. Wipe your face with a cold wet rag everyday before setting out for the day. Wipe it again went you get in and once more before bed. Your pores will stay closed. You will keep the irritation of the skin on your face down and it should be pretty clear. Also try to remember to keep your hands out of your face. Your fingertips and nails hold a lot of germs and touch a lot of dirt. Putting them in your face increases the chance of irritation thus creating those hideous pimples. \n\nWitch Hazel is a natural way to clear ones face, too. It is an astringent. Yes, an astringent, just like the other products claim to contain. Witch Hazel is also cold almost anywhere you store it so it's like using water only it pulls impurities up out of your skin. Your will apply this anywhere from two to three times a day. Before bed is really good. As you sleep your body goes through a lot of things I am not scientifically equipped to elaborate on or prove. I just notice that if you do your beauty regimens at night and go to bed when you wake up in the morning you should be very pleased with the results when you wake up in the morning. And it is very cheap because almost not one buys it. Hurry up before they figure it out! \n\n\n~Hope this helps!
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Try an over-the-counter non alcholic product made for adults, containing salicyclic (sp?) acid such as Neutrogena Anti wrinkle anti blemish. \nI am only 29, no wrinkles but really oily skin. It works pretty good for me to absorb the oils without over drying the skin like benzoyl Peroxide would, thus avoiding more breakouts!! I also like Biores products, they have a good clay mask and a warming cleanser (feels good on those cold winter dayz!!) I have struggled with acne for almost 20 years..I sympathize and empathize. It can be a self esteem downer!! If this suggestion doesn't work for you, try and try again. Keep trying until you find something that works for you. Don't give up girl, you are beautiful!!
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1. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap such as cetaphil.\n2. Rinse with warm water.\n3. Apply a benzoyl peroxide topical cream, such as Clearasil, BP or On -The-Spot, to affected areas only. Homeopathic alternatives include tea tree oil, baking soda paste (mix with a little water, apply and let dry), and witch hazel.\n4. After topical treatment is dry, apply a basic face moisturizer, unscented is best.\n5. Once a week, use a kaolin-clay-based mask and let dry to pull impurities from your skin.\n6. Rinse with warm water, then exfoliate with a scrub such as Swiss Valley Apricot Scrub or Neutrogena 60-Second Mask/Scrub.\n7. Be sure to moisturize well after your weekly treatment. \n\n* 2.5% to 5% Benzoyl-Peroxide Solutions are sufficient; 10% or higher can irritate the skin and exacerbate the problem.\n* Moisturizing is an important daily step, don't skip the moisturizer just because you think your skin is oily. Regular moisturizing will help keep your skin pimple free.\n* Pimple-fighting concealer can also be used for protection all day.\n* Don't use rubbing alcohol. It will sting like crazy and dry and irritate your skin\n* Taking vitamins regularly can also help your skin.\n* Avoid smoking or taking immuno-suppressants (such as steroids)\n* Some foods, like garlic and onions, are thought to improve skin conditions. \n\n* DON'T TOUCH: When you get a pimple, imagine that there is police tape around it. Your pimple is off limits to touch. The oils from your hands will make it harder for it to go away. Do NOT pop it. This will spread the bacteria (causing more pimples on other areas of your face) and may leave a scar (whether you use your fingernails or not). In general, don't touch your face unless you are actively washing it!\n* While you should always discuss any helth issues with your doctor, it's especially important to consult a dermatologist if your acne affects more than 30% of your skin, if breakouts increase after beginning treatment, or if you experience scarring.\n* When you start the treatment, your acne might appear to flare for a week or two, as your skin gets used to the new routine and impurities are drawn from your pores.
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Yes.. infact I went to the lake a couple of days ago and forgot repelent. I have 4 on my face right now. It's awful! It looks like I'm breaking out terribly!
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Biore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nI swear by it. My sister and I used to have horrible OILY and  acne prone skin and this stuff works. We tried everything from Noxema,Clearsil, Proactive to prescription medication. AND this stuff really works.\n\nTry this:\n\nMonday - Cleanse your face in the morning with Biore for acne proned skin, whether you have zits or not use the Biore for acne proned skin.  At night after you have cleansed with Biore, apply a biore face mask for oily skin, this stuff soaks up the oil like you wouldn't believe and you will notice results right away even the next day.\n\nTuesday - Cleanse your face with Biore in the morning and again at night. Before bed, after you have cleansed with Biore use a exfoilating scrub - I recommend St. Ives Apricot Srub, it is gentle and it feels gooooooooood. This sloughs away any dead skin cells and makes way for new healthy glowing skin (not oily) GLOWING.\n\nWednesday - Cleanse morning and night with Biore, before bed after you have cleansed with Biore fill the sink with HOT HOT water and put a towel over your head, stand over the sink - the steam from the hot water will open your pores and help to cleanse them.\n\nThurs/Fri/Sat/Sun - Wash your face morning and night with Biore. This 3 day routine will help keep your skin glowing and healthy and also reduce oiliness. During the day if you find your skin is oily buy a face powder or oil absorder sheets from your pharmacy and pat your skin with these during the day this will keep the oiliness down. I have to do it and honey there is no cure for oily skin - blame your genetics! Good luck!
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I would say to go to a dermatologist. I used Proactiv & It didn't work at all for me either. \n\nWash your face morning & night with just some water.  And drink plenty of water everyday, that clears it up good.
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i'm 23 years old and for the past 6 years, i have just been buying different stuff everytime it runs out. i have yet to find a "perfect" treatment. pro-activ did NOT work for me. biore stuff is HORRIBLE, like the blackhead scrub.... was like 7 bucks and it made them worse, for me and my sister. i used that ike 3 times and threw it away.\n\nwhat works for me at the moment:\n*clearisil ultra: the tinted cream. the tinted cream kind of covers everything up with a thin layer so it kind of acts like a foundation but it's strong enough to fight zits. careful though because it will bleach fabric! i put it on my face whenever, but when i put it on my back i only do it at night and with a crappy shirt on.\n*pure zone moisturizer by loreal: i just discovered this. it has the same kind of stuff as the clean and clear dual action moisturizer, but this works better for me and fights the hard undergrounder zits.\n*if you are in junior high or highschool you probably have greasy skin and small little zits. when i had those i found that oxy10 cleansing pads worked great. they have a scrubbing texture and an astringent with the zit medicine that will dry the zits up super fast!\nbest of luck!