Bathing.|||Hi, there. Your skin is trying to tell you a few things. The acne may be your body%26#039;s way of getting rid of toxins, or may be the natural result of over-active sebaceous glands (the glands that produce oil in the skin). Here%26#039;s what I recommend: Use a natural soap containing with Tea Tree Oil and/or sulfur. (Healthfood stores carry several.) Wash your face 2-3 x/day with the Tea Tree Oil soap. Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils are also excellent for skin conditions such as yours. Look for products containing any of the above 3 essential oils plus the herbs comfrey, chamomile or calendula. All are very healing and soothing to the skin.
On a daily basis, open your pores by taking a steamy shower or by laying a very warm washcloth over your face. Then wash with the natural soap. Every other day, mix some salt into the suds of your facial soap, and then gently wash with that mixture to exfoliate and brighten your skin. To further cleanse and purify your skin and to tighten the pores, pat Witch Hazel over your face after washing it. Witch Hazel is a natural toner that will not over-dry your skin like some of the OTC products. Cleanse and tone your face 3 times per day if you can.
Drink as much water as you can, as it will help your body %26quot;flush%26quot; out the impurities that are causing break-outs. Avoid processed white sugar (or try to), as it harms your body%26#039;s ability to fight toxins that can cause acne. Eat many brightly colored fruits and veggies, and avoid hydrogenated fats at all costs. If you can, eliminate dairy products from your diet for two weeks. You may see a surprising difference. If not, slowly re-introduce them into your diet and see if any change occurs. You should also be taking 5000-10,000 IU Vitamin A, 400 IU Vitamin E, 500-1000 mg Vitamin C, up to 50 mg Zinc, a multi-vitamin and a B-complex vitamin on a daily basis. Each of these will strengthen your system and will provide nutrients that are essential for healing the skin and keeping it healthy.
On a weekly basis, whip up a blend of 1/2-1 c. natural yogurt (without sugars or flavorings) with 1/2 c. avocado. (Substitute papaya, applesauce (w/out sugar), or mashed banana for the avocado if desired). Blend this mixture and then spread over your face and allow to dry. When dry, gently blot off with warm water. This mask with gently cleanse and nourish your skin and will also provide the skin with natural Alpha-hydroxy acids that will help serve as a very gentle %26quot;peel%26quot;. Sorry to have rambled. I wish you the very best of luck!|||Proactiv, i don%26#039;t even get pimples anymore and I use to have them alot.|||Mary kay makeup actually has a great cream. If the acne is bad you may want to go see your doctor to get a retin A cream.|||It depends to the severity of the acne.
I have cystic acne, like 4-5 and it realy get worse if I don%26#039;t let my dermatologist to inject it to subside.
I tried proactiv, but really too expensive.
As a replacement,
I took minocin 100mg 2x a day for 1 wk. to treat the bacteria and it really help to subside those bumps, then I am applying benzoil peroxide(active ingrednt of proactiv) morning and evening, and until now, i dont have any pimple. And it only cost me less than $25.|||head and shoulder shampoo. apply to face and leave it on for 2 minutes and wash it off completely. works for me a lot. use twice a day
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