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best tips on how to get rid of acne?

my 14 yr old daughter as acne is it best for her to stay out of the swimming pool and go in the sea or stay out of both

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  • 1 decade ago
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    get acne cream

  • 1 decade ago

    I HAVE THE ANSWER TO ACNE!

    I have a teen aged brother and me who have struggled with Acne for years...we tried many things, including Proactive and prescription medicines as well. Then, we found the solution.

    Please don't shrug it off because this can help you a lot.

    I was searching through the Internet and found www.acne.org. The site is owned by a guy named Dan. Dan, struggled with acne as well. He read medical books and tried many things on the market. Then, he found the way. BENZYL PEROXIDE! Now, I bet you have used it many times before but it hasn't done much right? Well, the reason is because everything on the market is 5% or 10% Benxyl Peroxide. These irritate your skin which causes MORE acne! (Touching it irritates it as well which causes more acne.) There is one thing on the market that has non irritating Benzyl Peroxide....2.5% Benzyl Peroxide. Netrogena on the Spot Acne Cream has 2.5. Nothing else on the market. You can get stuff on the Internet that have 2.5%! It is also on the site www.acne.org.

    The regimen includes: First washing your face with a cleanser (suggested ones are on the site)

    Then, drying and adding LARGE AMOUNTS or Benzyl Peroxide. In the beginning very little but you rank it up to 2 fingers after time.

    Last, you moisturize, because the Benzyl Peroxide may dry up your skin. Suggested ones are on the website as well.

    Go to www.acne.org and read about the clear skin regimen.

    THIS MAN IS NOT TRYING TO MAKE MONEY...HE IS NOT SELLING ANYTHING!

    He just wants to help. I have clear skin and so does Dan. There is also a forum where you can read more. The site teaches you how to pop a zit the right way and to find out other products that have work well.

    I hope I Helped!

    (My brother who is also a teen is clear as well. This regimen takes about 8 weeks to be completely clear but you will see gradually the acne go away. There is no cure for acne, so you have to do the regimen every day until acne goes away.)

  • 1 decade ago

    Clorine will help dry acne up...also, Here are some REALLY good, and very inexpensive ways to treat most acne at home. Try each method (unless you’re allergic to the ingredients) until you find one that works best for you. Good luck =) BTW, I know some of these may sound bizarre but try them…what have you got to lose other than the acne!!

    1. Put toothpaste on your acne before going to bed. (Make sure it is paste not gel). It should reduce the swelling of acne noticeably.

    2. Dab egg whites on your acne and leave on for 20 minutes or overnight. It’s supposed to pull the infection out of the blemish.

    3. Wash acne infected areas twice a day with warm salt water. This reduces oils in the skin and helps to dry the acne up without further agitation.

    4. Use ice on acne before going to bed. This works best on pimples that have not yet formed a head. It reduces swelling and helps to prevent scarring.

    5. Wash and dab acne with cotton balls that have been soaked in vinegar. Let dry; do not wash off immediately.

    6. Place strawberries leaves over your acne and the alkalinity will help to reduce the swelling.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.

    For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.

    Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.

    Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:

    http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info/

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  • 1 decade ago

    Proactiv works really well. I use it every day, and my skin is clear.

    You can also go buy cleansers at walmart or at any major store. Try different things, eventually you will find something.

    Tanning helps out sometimes too. The heat dries out the skin and keeps acne from appearing.

    As for staying out of the pool; the pool helps out I believe. The chlorine keeps the skin dry. The ocean, that I am not too sure about. I am rarely in the ocean seeing as it is a good 1000 miles away.

    Hope I could help.

  • 1 decade ago

    Well, washing her face with warm water atleast three times a day might help, and get Oxy and wash with that everyday or after sports and stuff like that, another trick ive learned from a friend of mine is ..... TOOTHPASTE. yeah, leave it on for like half an hour, u should start to feel a little cold yet burn, dont worry it doesnt hurt. so hope this helps. >.<

  • 1 decade ago

    Im the same age with the same problem.Ive tried proactive but i guess i was 1 of the unfortunate ones that it didn't work.But it has been clearing up since i started using Noxema and keeping myself away from heat and sunlight.Hope that helps you duaghter out.

    Source(s): My expirience with bad acne
  • 1 decade ago

    wash your face! the oils are what cause it, so simply washing your face at night and maybe after lunch too will probably help a lot. maybe see a dermatologist too, yes acne creams can help a little as well.

  • 1 decade ago

    she should wash her face at least twice a day and not pick or scratch at her acne

  • 1 decade ago

    I know how u feel.Hav u tried ProActiv that is what i will try soon or Biore.

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