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Best Drugstore Acne Body Wash? And why is my acne not clearing up? Vitamin E Oil?
For some reason the Neutrogena Body Wash (orange color) is making my body acne worse?
Any good DRUGSTORE body wash that works really well?
I don't want to spend more than 10 dollars on it...
Also, I've been using this Biore acne wash for face in morning, and regular cetaphil gentle wash (with no acne treatment) at night with a gentle exfoliater at night as well.
My trouble spots are my chin and cheeks and my forehead a little bit. It isn't like red and inflamed pimples or acne...I can just see them in the sunlight as blotchy kind of. I would say my acne is mild to moderate. But it wont go away? I just keep getting new pimples after the other ones go away...
Also, what is a good acne scarring treatment that wont clog pores? Would using strictly Vitamin E oil....not the tablets but the actual oil break me out?
9 Answers
- ?Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
6 things must be done EVERYDAY to reduce/prevent acne: 1)Wash, Tone, Moisturize Face 2 or 3 Times 2)Don't Let Dirty Things Touch Face 3)Eat Healthy Food, Limit Junk Food 4)Take Multi Vitamin Mineral 5)Drink About 64 oz Pure Water 6)Do 20 to 30 Min Aerobic Exercise. Doing 1 or a few of these will NOT keep skin clear as possible!
Use 3 things on face: Wash, Toner, Moisturizer. Do this at least 2x a day, morning & night (possibly 3rd time, midday, if super oily/sweating). Products that work for one person may not work for another person, so always do small patch test on face for a couple of days to see how skin will react to product! Don't quickly jump from product to product! Give skin a break before trying new product to prevent irritation! Natural & gentle products are sometimes more effective than acne medicine!
NATURAL & GENTLE: Wash face with warm water & Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar by Johnson & Johnson. Tone face with Witch Hazel (Thayers or Dickinson's) or Homemade Toner. Witch Hazel reduces bacteria/swelling, minimizes pores, helps acne. Make toner by mixing 1 part Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With The Mother (Try Bragg) with 5 parts pure water. Test small area! If burns/to drying, use more water! Use at least 1 part water! Less Water = Stronger, More Drying Formula. This vinegar kills bacteria, absorbs excess oil, dries out pimples, lightens scars, refines skin tone. Don't use other types of vinegar, will damage skin! Moisturize face with Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly, its 99% organic, contains vitamin A, C, E! Aloe vera helps renew skin cells, heals blemishes/scars. Don't use other brands of aloe, has very little aloe & to much junk in it which can irritate skin!
ACNE MEDICINE: Try 1 of these active ingredients for a period of time to see if skin improves: Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid. Try acids by Perfect Peel Solutions, Cellbone Technology, Skin Laboratory, Alpha Hydrox/Neoteric Cosmetics. Acid heals acne, cyst, scars! If over the counter stuff doesn't work, see doctor to get stronger medicine.
FACE PRODUCTS & MAKEUP: Only use oil free products that won't clog pores & cause acne! Try Revlon ColorStay Combination/Oily Skin Foundation. Using a Makeup Setting Spray (Skindinavia, Model In A Bottle, Urban Decay, Sephora) will give you shine-free skin all day! Old makeup, makeup tools harbor bacteria, Use fresh makeup, wash/replace tools often! Wash makeup off face before going to bed!
FACE MASK can be done once a week. Make mask by mixing plain oatmeal with water. Oatmeal is soothing, absorbs excess oil, makes skin smoother. Wash face with warm water, apply mask. Leave on for 30 min. Rinse off with warm water, Apply toner & moisturizer.
HANDS-HAIR-STUFF: Keep dirt & bacteria at bay to prevent breakouts! Don't touch face with hands, Don't let phone nor dirty oily hair touch face, Don't lean face on objects, Clean glasses often, Wash pillowcase, sheets, blanket, washcloth, towel often. Always wash hands before applying face products!
KEEP MOVING: Aerobic Exercise, Face Massage, Dry Skin Brushing increases circulation & delivery of nutrients to skin cells, encourages good blood supply, helps remove toxins, controls acne breakouts! Do 20to30 min of exercise, everyday or every other day! For outstanding results, do all 3 activities, everyday! When exercising, drink water & immediately take a shower to remove sweat & dirt! For face massage, wash hands & face, apply toner, use aloe vera as massage gel. Do 10 min massage before going to bed. Don't wash face again, let aloe dry on face. Buy any book on face massage (Ten Minute Facelift by Jennie Harding). Dry Skin Brushing must be done correctly & carefully, read book, Dr. Berkowsky's Vital Chi Skin Brushing System by Bruce Berkowsky! Never brush delicate face! Take shower after brushing to wash off dead skin & dirt!
DIET & LIFESTYLE: Research has shown that there is a connection between certain kinds of food & acne! Read book The Clear Skin Diet by Alan C. Logan & Valori Treloar! This book has detailed info on what to eat and not to eat to help reduce/prevent acne! Always eat healthy food - fruit, vegetables, lean meat, fiber, beans, wholegrains, foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin A & C. Limit intake of frozen meals, dairy, milk, fat, oil, butter, greasy/fried foods, sugar, candy, salt, dessert, caffeine, coffee, pop, alcohol. Always avoid cigarettes, tobacco, illegal drugs! Its hard to get all vitamins minerals skin needs, so take supplement everyday! Overdosing on vitamins minerals from food or supplements is dangerous! Drinking about 64 oz of pure water everyday improves skin quality, flushes out toxins, delivers nutrients to skin! You can also include 100% Fruit Juice as part of your daily total. Acne can be caused or aggravated by constipation, make sure bow movements are regular! Getting enough sleep helps skin repair itself!
- Anonymous5 years ago
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
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- 1 decade ago
Neutrogena's Oil Free Acne Body Wash is a good one and very worth it, clears up all body acne and spots fast! X
- Anonymous5 years ago
Ever heard of aspirin mask? I use them and they are great, but u have to be patient, you bring two uncoated large aspirin pills abd add drops of water and a liitle oil (olive is the best) and then apply it on your face but not near the eyes or the nostrils, And leave 20 minutes, it may cause itching you can rub a little to ease the itching, when done rub your face for exfoliation and then use warm water and soap to clean face, use moisterizer afterwards, don't get in the sun the day u made the mask, and don't repeat until 2 days later, your gonna get red of blackheads right away, pores will shrink, and acne will dry out if they are small and later they will vanish, large aching acne may stop aching but remain large and shrink gradually in time if u repeat regularly.
- 5 years ago
Acne can be a massive discomfort in the rear - or on your face, chest, neck, back, and physique!
- 4 years ago
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