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Preventing Acne


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February 28, 2011

Preventing Acne, Young Woman washing her faceI wanted to share a tip I found out about for skin care and blackheads. I have a terrible problem with blackheads on my nose and chin, even though I exfoliate. It seems no matter what I use, I have trouble in this area. I'm a 54 year old female and have had hormonal blemishes since I was 30.

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I crushed 4 regular aspirin and mixed them with the juice of a quarter of a fresh lemon. It foamed a little and had a grainy texture. Then I scrubbed it on my clean face, concentrating on my t-zone. I rinsed my face and when I looked at my nose, my pores were clear and clean of blackheads. I don't understand what happened or how it worked. I don't know if they'll come back, but they were gone. My pores still showed of course, this didn't reduce my pore size at all. But my pores were clean for the first time in a long time. I've even gone for professional peels and had no luck with getting rid of blackheads. I don't know how long it will last either, but I was happy with the results.

I hope it works for you if you try it. It was easy and cheap. I think the lemon had a lot to do with it because I've used crushed aspirin by themselves mixed with water before and didn't have these results. Good luck!

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If you're allergic to aspirin, I would not use this scrub if I were you.

By metroplex from Houston, TX

 
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April 28, 2008

Are there any foods that cause pimples to flare up? Can anyone please give me a list of foods to avoid that cause acne to flare up? Thanks!

Kelly from Seattle

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By JenDiggity (Guest Post)
April 29, 20080 found this helpful

DAIRY FOODS can cause acne. notmilk.com/z.html
Give ALL dairy up for a week or two and see if that doesn't make a difference (it will).

 
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June 6, 2006

I've been in a battle with my skin and hair for years, and at last I've come to seek some advice. My face is covered in acne (I don't remember what I looked like without it), and so far nothing has helped. The sensitive skin solutions don't hit the acne hard enough, and stronger solutions make my skin itch and flake after a few days.

Proactiv brought the acne down to a slightly more manageable level, but after the first few months the price became a bit much. I also found myself slathering on facial moisturizers to get rid of the white, dry skin flakes which may have contributed to the longevity of a certain level of acne even after a few months on the program.
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As for the hair, I have long blonde hair that's technically straight, except for the frizz and ponytail holder kinks that never want to go away. I've had it chopped off a few times and used different conditioners and shampoos to help fight against frizz and split ends. Kind of like with my skin, my hair gets greasy fast but then freaks out when I use things to battle the grease. Conditioners that might help with the frizz leave my hair flat and greasy before noon. On the rare occasion that I wear it down (it's a little below shoulder length now), people say I should wear it down more often. I'd like to, but the frizz/grease battle makes it a mess and a constant hassle.

Is there anything out there that might get rid of the acne and the frizz without leading to dry skin and greasy-looking hair?

Anna from Cleveland, OH

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By Willem (Guest Post)
June 6, 20060 found this helpful

My daughter had a problem with acne for about the last 6 years - she is 20 now. I noticed that her skin improved when she was using antibiotics for other reasons, so her doctor prescribed an antibiotic for her skin. She also uses flaxseed oil tablets, which has really made a difference. It does take time however. It is ironic that one's skin plays up at a young age when it is so important to look well and when at an older age, one's skin is perfect!!

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I had terrible skin problems at 20; now, at 53, my skin is so healthy and beautiful that people do not believe me when I tell them the acne I had until well into my twenties! You could also change your face towel and pillowcase on a daily basis to avoid spreading the infection. Good Luck!

 
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

I'm not sure about the hair, but have you been to a dermatologist about the acne you have for years? Some acne medications still require a prescription. Also, other conditions could be contributing to the problem, such as exzema, contact dermatitis, or rosacea. A dermatologist could advise you on this.

 
By threeks3 (Guest Post)
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

As for the acne, I once read an article on how egg yolks can help. Yolks have retin A in them like some acne meds. The article was from Dear Abby many moons back. You put the yolk on your face until it dries, then rinse off.

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You do this once a day for a month then once a week. When I have breakouts I put some egg yolk on my face and it seems to work. Good luck!

 
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

about the acne, i used to have a lot of when i was 15 and 16 years old i am 28 now and i got rid of them, i used to rub half lemon on my face each night and it burns a little bit but it did work so good and i used to do earth mudd mask also i used to rub the mint leaves in my face to get rib of the scars and my face looks so nice noone beleive i will get a clean and clear face like now i used to think i will always have acne in my face

 
By kathy (Guest Post)
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

My daughters use a straightener to straighten their hair every morning. The ones from the beaty supply stores work the best.

 
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

Anna, I'm like you I have tried everything for my skin. The soap that has worked for me has sea buckthorn seed oil in it. I purchase it from www.bluesagenaturals.com. They also have shampoo and other items. All their items are reasonably priced.

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Ronda

 
By Marisa (Guest Post)
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

I just did a bunch of acne research for myself, and the trick I saw most often was 2.5% benzoyl peroxide treatments (Neutrogena makes one). It's supposed to be just as effective as the stronger (10%) treatments, but much gentler on your skin. I've only been using it a few weeks, but I am noticing a little improvement. **The trick is to use it all over your face every day, not just as a spot treatment. And use a GENTLE face wash and oil-free moisturizer every day (twice a day).

For the hair, have you tried a silicone-based serum? Frizz-ease is most popular, but there are MANY kinds out there (my sister is a stylist and I get lots of her hand-me-downs). It seems very greasy in your hands, but you only use a tiny amount (a few drops at first, then increase until you find the right amount) and rub it all over your hands and then lightly distribute it through your hair. Stay away from the roots, as that will promote the greasy feel. Just use it wherever you need "smoothing." Good luck...I have both these problems, too, and I know how frustrating it can be.

 
By Kathy (Guest Post)
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

I agree that you should go to the professionals for your skin and hair. I was always too cheap to pay to find help for my skin and hair and I was miserable for years. It is not worth it! Find someone really GOOD and recommended (doctor/hairstylist) and let them help you!
PS(Willem is right.... your balance will change as you grow older. And be careful too, I was allergic to benzol peroxide.)

 
By Laurie Laurie Laurie (Guest Post)
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

Although I've never had the acne I can and do sympathize with your hair! I never use the same conditioner for more than a week and I try to get one for moisture/color treated or permed hair. Below is a link for homemade products. This is my go-to page for just about everything. I hope you find a 'cure' soon and enjoy the remedies while trying :)

www.geocities.com/.../beauty.html

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Although I've never had the acne I can and do sympathize with your hair! I never use the same conditioner for more than a week and I try to get one for moisture/color treated or permed hair. Below is a link for homemade products. This is my go-to page for just about everything. I hope you find a 'cure' soon and enjoy the remedies while trying :)

www.geocities.com/.../beauty.html

 
By Dede (Guest Post)
June 7, 20060 found this helpful

I also had bad acne for years. Try Neutregena's Pore Refining Cleanser once a day, also have heard egg yolk works well. My dermatologist had me use Ivory soap for years, but the formula was changed, so he had me go to Dial, just regular bar soap. I also use a toner called clean and clear, has salicylic acid in it, which helps prevent acne in the near future. All these item are fairly reasonable in price. I also use Neutregena Healthy skin anti wrinkle cream for the spf, and doesn't upset me skin. Good Luck

 
By octoberbabye (Guest Post)
June 9, 20060 found this helpful

For acne I've gotten relief from Oil of Olay anti-aging, anti blemish. I buy it on eBay at about half the price. I have suffered from acne for almost all my life. I notice that it brings my bumps to the surface and washing with olive oil soap (also bought on the bay) has helped a great deal.

 
By Anna (Guest Post)
June 18, 20060 found this helpful

I had perfect skin when I was a teenager, it wasn't until in my twenties that I started getting acne, and at one point it was so bad people stared at it in the street. Teenage acne is usually because of hormones, but if you have it when you're older there can be a different reason.

I saw a dermatologist and was given a prescription for low-dosage antibiotics to take for 6 months. Most of it cleared up, but after the treatment I was extremely tired all the time, and my doctor discovered I had a severe iron defiency. The particular antibiotic I was given competes with some minerals in the body (iron, zinc and calcium). If you get a prescription for antibiotics, be sure to get advice about diet at the same time so you can avoid any defiencies.

Unfortunately, the acne came back, and this time I wasn't so keen on antibiotics. I found a book at the public library that gave advise on skin problems. It suggested some dietary strategies: Avoid refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour), animal fat, soft drinks, chemicalized foods (foods that contain preservatives, stailizers etc), fried foods. Modest use of vegetable oils. Get enough fibre and protein. Health of the bowels is important. 'Live' low-fat yogurt with no additives is good. These advice helped me to get better skin. After my skin cleared up I noticed that when I eat food with lots of sugar and saturated fats, my face and hair gets greasy within a day or two. I'm not saying that this is some kind of miracle diet, but it helped me to pay attention to what my skin looks like after I eat certain things.

I also recognize the problem of having very greasy and very dry skin at the same time. I used some very drying products to get rid of acne at one point, and the skin reacted with increased oil production and flakiness. I used a very gentle cleanser that contained lactic acid, a toner that I made myself with one part apple cider vinegar and seven parts water (this restores the pH of the skin), and a light hydrating lotion. Nowadays I have a few different products that I switch between. For example, I can use stronger things for the skin, but maybe just every other or third day so I don't get the greasy/dry reaction. I just try to feel what is right for my skin on the day. When my skin was extra greasy, it was better to use something more gentle and wash three times a day to keep the oil at bay, than to use a lot of extra-strong products. Also, I never use products that contain liquid paraffin (paraffinum liquidum). It is used in many moisturizers because it makes the skin feel soft, but it can also aggravate acne.

I hope you can get some ideas of this. Remember, everyone is different and there can be different reasons for acne in different people. Good luck!

 
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November 3, 2008

I've been breaking out a lot lately and I've tried so many things, yet none of it seems to work. If it does, it'll work for a few weeks up to a month before I start breaking out again, and not lightly either. I've tried Neutrogena scrub, Morning Burst, soap, foam wash etc. (along with other brands of course). The last thing I tried was Neutrogena soap which has been drying out my skin and not stopping the breakouts.



I'm not sure how to choose a matching treatment or any home remedies to try before I go off and buy a 60 dollar treatment that may or may not work. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do or where I can get some extra help (without going to a dermatologist Dx)? Thank you!

Jay

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April 6, 2009

I struggle with acne and have recently started using Clearasil Ultra fast acting. I had actually noticed improvement. I went to a cookout last night and had a little bit of chocolate, then had some mini Reese's later that night. I went in the bathroom and noticed my face, especially one side, was broke out worse again. This is about the 2nd time I've noticed this when I eat chocolate. Is it possible I could be allergic to it?

By Leah Carlson from SC

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January 20, 2012

When you have fairly severe acne, the first thing to do is to see a doctor. There are so many wonderful treatments that actually work that it is wise to get expert advice right off the mark.

 
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April 26, 2017

I've been prone to spots in my middle age, which is no fun at all. I get them along my jawline. Doing some research on the internet, I came across a tip. It was to change your pillowcase nightly to stop any build up of dirt on the skin from sleeping on it night after night.

A pillow with several pillowcases.

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