If i'm using the acne free three step system, will it still work if i'm wearing make up every day?
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Hi,\n\nI totally know where you're coming from.  I struggled with really, really bad acne about 2 years ago.  Intially I tried tetra-cyclin and retin-a.  However, my skin got freakishly dry and I started getting a weird rash on my face.  \n\nI quickly stopped taking them and tried Proactive.  That sure was a waste of money.  I finally started showering directly after the gym and found that this helped tremendously.  I also tried a free product I got on the net called Beautiful Skin.  Believe it or not, it worked way better than the prescription stuff!  I only paid $4.95 for shipping for a month supply.  I re-ordered and I use it to make sure I don't get back my zits.  It also has tea tree oil which feels really good on my skin.\n\nHere's the link if you want to get it, I think it's the best thing I've ever bought for the price $4.95\nhttp://www.alllsite.info/beautiful-skin.php\n\nGood Luck!
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the advice of curiouslyinlove7 is nice, but don't overdo it. i'd say once a day would be enough. i like sea-soaps. if you dont have a LOT of zits, just a few annoying ones, use different soaps. don't use the same product for too long, they tend to loose their effect. if you're a teen, which i'm assuming you are, do NOT use chemical crap of any sort! BAD, trust me on this! herbal stuff, and soaps, might take a bit longer (like a week instead of a day), but they won't cause you to develop a sort of dependency, which is awful.
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It works for me.  I don't have severe acne, but when acne appears I apply it and small pimples are gone the next day, larger ones in a few days.
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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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No, thats something alot of people misconstrue. Using a gentle exfoliator can be very beneficial to your skin but using every day when you have mild acne can only spread the bacteria to other parts of your face. See the microbeads in the exfoliants trap your oil and dirt from your face and smear it to other open pores. Using an exfoliator is good once every week and a half or 2 weeks, I'd prefer. Wash your face in the shower with a Neutrogena cleanser. Use a cottonball to apply toner to your face, wait til it dries and apply a light moisturizer. I use Clean&Clear. You should see results in a few weeks. ALSO, Never wear your make up to bed! It really really affects your face. Always use baby oil to remove eye make up and the same toner to remove foundations, blush, powder, etc. This is what I did to get rid of my mild pimples & left over scars. Good luck!♥\n\n\nOh, and do this everyday!!
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Proactive is the greatest invention I have ever come across. My brother had horrible acne and in a few weeks it cleared it up almost completely. He's tried all the commercial face washes, the poor decloggers, the oil removing wipes...everything. He tried 7 different typed of antibiotics. NOTHING worked. Eventually my mum thought "this can't hurt since nothing else has worked" and it worked wonders. Not the cheapest solution but definitely the best!
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The key to skin care for acne is consistency. An overnight cure has not been found. But using good skin care methods aids in the daily, steady improvement of follicle health. Since acne is not caused by eating certain foods, restricting the diet is not helpful. Since it is also not caused by "dirty" skin, excessively scrubbing does not help and can even make the skin more irritated. The best skin care for comedones consists of once-a-day cleansing with a mild soap or facial scrub to aid in the removal of excess sebum and dead skin cells. Oil-based makeup should not be used since these can contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles. Water-based makeup labeled as non-comedogenic can be used safely.
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Yes, please be careful what you put on your face. Check the cosmetic labels and buy those that will not irritate your skin.
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My kids were on it for 12 months and their acne was gradually better starting at about 6 months and on, even getting better when they stopped.  It has been 4 years now, and they still look great.  It is well worth it if you can afford it and can stand the side effects, such as achiness/tired feeling.  Try to stick with it.  It is hard when it gets worse at first, but it is due to your pores cleaning themselves out and closing up.  \n\nGood luck!
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If you cant use mary kay because its abrasive you were probably using our Timewise 3 in 1 cleanser.  Try our classic basic line its great for sensitive skin and the exfoliating step is separate.  This way if that is too much for your skin you can simply skip it or do it once a week instead of every day.  \n\nAlso try the Timewise day and night solution they are great for reducing pore size and have vitamins A C and E in it.  If you are allergic to SPF you cannot use the day solution.  go to www.MaryKay.com and type in your zip to find a consultant near you who will let you try before you buy.  \n\nMegan\nwww.MaryKay.com/MeganHill
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Each person has a differnt type of skin.  So whether it works or not really depends what type of skin you have.  The over the counter medication that you can get usually works for most skin types.\n\nThere is a good article about the different types of acne creams and how there work here: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-4.html
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This is a website that I found that had things that may aggravate and had myths about acne and things that can help.  It is actually for parents with kids with acne, but I think you might find it helpful too.  I am an adult and I still get acne on certain parts of my face.  For me, it is my hormones.  Food cannot cure your acne nor does it cause it.  Your dermatologist is the best person to see for your type of skin and how it reacts to what he/she may have available.  Rememeber that each persons skin is different and reacts differently to things.  Your skin is not who you are, it is just an irritating factor to your body.  Don't let it bring your self-confidence down.  Believe it or not, Almost everyone gets it.  It can be embarassing if you let it. \n\nThings that may aggravate acne:\nIrritants such as pollutions, hair products, and makeup that is not labeled noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic.\nFriction caused by touching or rubbing the face.\nPressure from hats or headbands.\nChanging hormone levels.\nOverzealous scrubbing.\nPopping pimples.\nSun exposure.\n\nAccording to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), almost 100% of kids and teens between the ages of 12 and 17 get whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples at one time or another. And 17 million people in the United States - including adults, teens, and preteens - have acne, which is considered a common part of puberty.\n\nBut dispelling the many myths about acne is half the battle in the quest for clear skin. Help your child separate acne fact from acne fiction.\n\nMyth: Getting a tan helps to clear up skin.\n\nFact: Even though a tan may temporarily cover the redness of acne, there's no evidence that having tanned skin helps to clear up acne. People who tan in the sun or in tanning booths or beds run the risk of developing dry, irritated, or even burned skin. They're also at increased risk of premature aging and developing skin cancer.\n\nEncourage your child to keep skin safe by wearing protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses when outdoors. Your child should also wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (or SPF) of at least 15 that's labeled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic," which means the product won't clog pores. Discourage the use of tanning beds or booths, even for special occasions such as proms or vacations. Ask your child's doctor whether a sunless tanning product would be a better alternative.\n\nIf your child is using prescription acne medications (including oral contraceptives, which are often prescribed to help clear up acne), it's especially important to stay out of the sun and away from tanning beds. These drugs can make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight and the rays from ultraviolet tanning booths.\n\nMyth: Eating greasy, fried foods or chocolate can cause acne.\n\nFact: Numerous scientific studies have come to the same conclusion: There's no connection between diet and acne. Although you may be tempted to use this myth to encourage your child to eat more fruits and vegetables, blaming zits on pizza, soda, french fries, and candy bars just isn't accurate.\n\nMyth: The more you wash your face, the fewer breakouts you'll have.\n\nFact: Hygiene isn't related to the development of acne, either. Washing the face each day gets rid of dead skin cells, excess oil, and surface dirt, but too much cleansing or washing too vigorously can lead to dryness and irritation - which can actually make acne worse.\n\nDermatologists usually recommend gently washing - not scrubbing or rubbing - the face no more than twice a day with a mild cleanser and patting the skin dry. Your child should steer clear of harsh exfoliants or scrubs, which can actually irritate blemishes. In addition, toners containing high concentrations of alcohol can dry out the skin and should be avoided.\n\nMyth: Popping pimples will help them go away faster.\n\nFact: Though popping a pimple may make it seem less noticeable tempora
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Nope.\nthere r many types of pimples some due to age(during teen years as the hormones change and all) and u continue to get them like once a month (pms).\nits said its related to genes.\ni advice u to use PROACTIVE. many have tried it. including me and jessica simpson as u may already know. it's the best.
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Wash face at least twice a day. Immediately apply moisturizer. Do NOT use cosmetics to "cover" the acne.
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Not really... proactive is more effective and it works as long as you use it correctly and use it everyday until you finish the bottles. It comes with a full treatment package and there's only 3 steps to clearing your face.
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It works pretty well.  I use it - it's good for clearing up whatever breakouts you might be having, but unless you use another medicine with it, like Differin or Retin-A, the acne will keep coming back.
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It's going to be completely dependent upon your body's chemistry. Proactiv helped, but didn't clear me up either, so I know what you're going through. Have you tried using masks before? There are tons of different type, from fruit enzymes to muds, etc. You could go to a dermatologist or try asking your regular doctor for prescription medication - don't be discouraged if that doesn't work, either. Just let them know and they'll try another type. There will be something out there that will work for you!