why so many acne questions,the answer is?

1 How old are you? How old were you when you started breaking out? I'm 18 now. I started breaking out when I was 16. Never really had much acne before then. 2 Is your skin always clear, do you get spots sometimes, or do you almost always have a breakout? I get pimples near my period. I usually get one of two somewhere around my mouth, and maybe the odd one around my forehead. They usually clear up once my period's done though. 3 What face wash do you use? Clean and Clear Morning Burst (the purifying one in the blue bottle). 4 Do you use face masks or scrubs or anything? What kind? I use St. Ives products for this. I use their clay firming mask at night (sometimes I skip it, but I try to do it quite a few nights a week). I also use their Apricot scrub once or twice a week. 5 What brand make up do you wear? What do you wear (foundation, concealor?, ect) Just drug store brands. I like Maybelline and Cover Girl products. I change the brand I use frequently because I'm looking for the best product for my skin (most of the best products I've used are Cover Girl). 6 How much makeup do you wear? Usually just concealer, foundation, and a bit of mascara. Sometimes some eyeshadow too. 7 What spot treatments do you use? Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 5. I put that on any pimples before I go to bed. 8 Do you eat junk food or healthy? I eat both healthy foods and junk food. Probably a bit too much junk food, but oh well. I also drink a lot of water. Water's a big help.

There are many ways to cure acne. You have to experiment to find what is best for you. Everyone is different, so don't give up! :)

The BEST treatment is prevention! My answer is already pretty long, so here is a good link(:

http://m.wikihow.com/Avoid-Acne

I always wash my pillow cases every week or so. It really helps!

Avoid putting things on your face with a scent, such as hand lotion. It wil most likely cause more breakouts.

"Non-comedogenic" products are best for your skin. Non-comedogenic simply means they will not make your face break out more. They won't have a scent or any other harmful ingredients.

You can't go wrong with washing your face...

Wash your face twice a day, with the hottest water you can stand. Hot water will open those pores for a much more thorough clean. Rinse with cold water to close those pores back aswell!

Now when you are buying face wash.. You will notice there are two main active ingredients to treat acne.

- Salicylic Acid

- Benzoyl Peroxide

Both are very effective treatments. When used together they can be even better. Just make sure to keep your skin moisturized, they will dry your face quickly.

Salicylic Acid - Works by causing the cells of the epidermis to shed properly. This prevents pores from being clogged. The acid is also known to break down black heads as well as whiteheads. It also allows your skin to absorb more benzoyl peroxide.

Benzoyl Peroxide - Removes dead skins cells and fights bacteria. When used correctly, it can also reduce redness. Probably the most effective by far.

Here are some other options if you want to experiment with at-home methods...

http://m.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Acne-Treatment

I prefer to use natural products myself. Tea Tree oil has been proven to work as well as Benzoyl Peroxide with less side effects. Although it takes longer to show results. It isn't for everyone!

I've started using a witch hazel toner. It works very well and for a great price. Here is a link for witch hazel uses and benefits..

http://www.ehow.com/facts_4854995_benefits-witch-h...

Some research suggests vitamins such as A and all of the B Vitamins help with acne. Here's the link for that.. http://goo.gl/rnCk1

Like I said before, everyone is different, so give everything a try! Here is a wiki article, for extra info!

http://m.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Acne

Rubbing Alcohol... Will fight bacteria that cause acne. But alcohol will deffinatly dry that face fast, and potentially cause redness.

* This can actually make acne worse if you dry out your skin... Use in moderation and moisturize often.

To even skin tone and also fight acne I use an Alpha Hydroxy Acid lotion at 10% strength, 3 times a week. It also helps with wrinkles and scars(:

A healthy diet is also very helpful.. But come on, we all know that isn't easy. Here's a link for tips on dieting to improve skin. http://www.m.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatment...

Moisturizing is VERY important for a healthy face. It will prevent a lot of dryness. When you get dryness and cracks in the skin, you are just asking for more acne.

Always remember to use non-comedogenic products.

* If you don't moisturize, your face will become oily, making you want to touch and wipe your face, spreading bacteria and other crap into those pore! Plus oil is more likely to attract dirt and dust.

Finally, NEVER touch your face. It's probably the worse thing you can do. Besides popping your pimples... If you pop them, it will make them spread, leave scars, or even get infected. I don't advise popping them... But if you really must... Do it the right way! Here is a wiki article.. http://m.wikihow.com/Pop-a-Pimple

Remember not to be discouraged. Everyone gets acne. It's normal. You just have to experiment to find out how YOU can control yours. Good luck :)

Feel free to contact me via email on my yahoo profile with any questions you may have. I'll help with anything I can. :)

Vontroxler@yahoo.com

Additional information....

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne#section_5

you,re making things way to compecated and expensive

brush face with thoothbrush and toothpaste with a little salt . rinse off

wipe with witchhazel . repeat as needed