I remeber someone telling me food you eat effect acne, and then i read somewhere that it has nothing to do with acne, that acne is from dirt or w.e. which is right?
and i get it on my chest and back and its sooo annoying!
how can i make acne disapear fast? (1-2 weeks)
and no expensive items i should buy...i cant afford it right now.
Answer:
use the proactive system...you dont have to buy proactive..proactive sells you a set of 3 liquids...
1) Cleaner - (you can buy a cheap brand at wal mart) (get one with beads ..this helps with dead skin)
2) Toner - (again, buy a cheap brand at wal mart) (this helps dry out the pours..use a cotton ball and wipe in an upwards motions
3) Moisturizer - (once again, this is another one you can buy at wal mart)
do not just use lotion as a moisturizer...get an actual moisturizer, and you dont have to use the toner and moisturizer all over your body, just on problem spots...
i really want to know if this works for you, i got it out of GQ magazine and I used it and it worked wonders, but i dont know if this was just luck, so i want to know if it works
proactive works and you can get the whole kit for 19 dollars
if that is too much you can put toothpaste on the pimples and something in the toothpaste draws the infection to a head and you get rid of it faster.
there is no correlation between the type of food you eat and how many zits you get. as for removing it completely, its almost impossible to do in 1-2 weeks. Just keep your face clean and avoid anything greasy or oily on your face..and when you get new zits, dont pick at them, it makes it worse and takes longer to go away.
-proactive is a joke, you overpay for stuff you can get for 5 bucks at any store
Well if the foods you eat are filled with stuff that is bad for your body, I think that it can result in acne. That's why stuff with antioxidants in it are a good idea. Dirt clogging pores is also another reason. Acne comes mainly on the face, chest and back because those are the places where more oil is getting produced so they're more prone to acne. You can buy face and body washes at Walgreens or CVS. I use Neutrogena Body Clear Face Wash and Body Clear Body Wash, they work really well and you use them in the shower. I also went to a dermatologist and got Benzaclin and Differin which really help as well, and they're much more affordable if you have the insurance to cover it.
food doesn't really have an effect on acne because acne is a topical issue. the only way food could really affect it is if you ate something super greasy then touched your face with greasy fingers or something like that.
try looking for a product with the ingredient salicylic acid in it (spelling might be alittle off -- sorry). they tend to be cheap products and the acid will really strip away the affected layers of skin. it will start working in 1-2 weeks but because of the cycle of skin shedding we have it'll take a full month for absolutely ANY product to work for you. proactiv.com has solutions too but they might be expensive. don't take my word for it though...go to the website and see for yourself. make sure you are drinking lots of water (2-3liters a day) and that will help speed up the process.
there are lots of things the cause acne, so that question is hard to answer.
some common things that cause breakouts are:
Food you eat
Stress
Dirt/Oil/sweat on your face/back etc
Washing your face TO MUCH
trying to clear it up in 1-2 weeks with no expensive products will be hard...heres a couple sugguestions that are relatively inexpensive-
Natures Cure- combination pill and ointment %26lt;it works very well!%26gt;
Dove uncented bath bar- use it 2 times a day
if you have oily skin, try to clear the oil off your skin several times a day but not WASHING your face, just use a dry rag or something to get rid of the excess oil. try to limit your caffein intake, chocolate intake, fatty foods etc, those can cause acne. Reducing your stress can reduce acne. Make sure to shower after working out or swimming. Any time your body gets really sweaty or covers in dirt make sure you rinse off.
Sorry its kind of vague, but acne has different sources for different people, but it will clear up with age, and regular treatment.
oh and i forgot to mention drink LOTS OF WATER! it flushes out infection and toxins out of your body, some of which build up and create acne.
When I as in High School I had pretty bad acne. 26 now and I still get a breakout now and again. But two things I found that help. Nature's Cure. Its in the little box with the cream and the pills. The pills have some kind of medicine in it that helps but take it easy on the cream. It burns your skin if you use too much, too often. I used that for a year after I turned 18 and I havent had bad acne since. Now I use the tinted cream. It covers up alot of the red spots and it helps keep it away anyways
Tough without prescription stuff or Proactiv-type medicated products.
Try stuff with salicylic acid (sometimes called "beta hydroxy acids"), but don't go overboard because it can dry out your normal skin. Dab on hydrogen peroxide on the cysts--it can help kill the bacteria.
In general, try eating plenty of stuff from the Alliaceae family--onions, garlic, shallots, chives. They have sulfur compounds that might help your body's immune system, killing bacteria from the inside out. Plus they taste goooo-ooood. Eat the stuff raw for best results, but you can eat roasted/sauteed onions and garlic and still get some benefit. It's worth the stink!
Try clay masks, like Queen Helene's Mint Julep Masque. Smells good, clay sucks stuff out of your pores.
For the record, acne is caused by a combination of excess oil in your oil glands and bacteria. The bacteria uses the oil for food and shelter (ugh, gross--I know), infecting the poor little oil glands and making acne cysts. This often occurs with the hormonal changes associated with puberty, though women can have problems with it around menstruation, as well. It's not all that uncommon, and it doesn't mean you're dirty or you ate too much chocolate--it's a hormonal imbalance that leads to too much oil that bacteria can infect.
Long-term, prescription options usually have stuff to dry up oil production and heavy-duty antibiotics.
But OTC stuff can help. Be sure if you use things like astringents that you put on an oil-free moisturizer afterward--your skin will flip out if you strip it completely dry. It will ramp up oil production to protect your skin from the harsh cleaning if you don't put on something soothing to calm it down. And be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen--sun is NOT your friend. Any skin damage can make acne worse, and many treatments make your skin really sun-sensitive.
You don't want a burn AND acne. Ugh. Acne's bad enough on its own.
Good luck--hope something works.
Edit: oh yeah, I forgot: you can make your own oil-blotting paper (rice paper is nice, but not necessary.)
Get tissue paper, the kind you wrap presents in. You can get it in colors or plain white (though don't get the metallic kind--I doubt it would work as well.)
Cut it in little pieces, about the size of a credit/business card. Press them against your skin (don't rub) and watch the grease transfer to the paper! Wheeee! Plus, if you don't rub, it won't smear any makeup or treatments you have on your skin.
That way, you don't have to use astringent or harsh cleaners and then moisturize again. Plus, no burn like with those moist acne wipes.
And it's cheep-cheep-cheep.
Liquid Oxygen is a great source of clearing up acne. I never really had bad acne, but I always had a few bumps that pop up a little bit before and while I am on my "aunt mary".
I have been using LO for about three weeks and I have really seen a huge difference in my face and the way my overall body feels. It will cost between $14.00 to $24.00 for a good bottle of LO, but trust me it is worth it. You can find LO at any health food store and it is best to get it from a Mom and Pops health food shop instead of GNC.
If that is not what you want the best advice I can give is...use a Loofah pad with "Basis" face wash. I have been using the Loofah with the "Basis" face wash for about six years and it is great to remove dirt and open your pores. I have noticed that you can only buy the "Basis" wash online at drugstore.com or you may be able to find something in your area.
I hope this helps.
Acne skin disease is very frequent in the world. The acne sufferers are from all races and genders. If you are looking for acne solutions, I recommend to go for ZENMED Derma Cleanse System. It is an internal cleansing treatment that goes right to the source and fights acne before it even begins.
I tried this product for about a month and to my surprise it really works. I've had skin problems (acne) since I was a teenager and I swear I've tried every product out there. I think I'm sticking with this one though!
My skin is clearer than it's ever been. I'd definitely recommend ZENMED Derma Cleanse
ESweetPea is right, and has some good advice...
It isn't easy to get rid of it very fast, thats true, but I can suggest one thing that has helped me.
Mineral Makeup.
Try SheerCover, found online, or Mineral Wear(from walmart)
It has actually helped let my skin get better by not clogging it like all the other makeups. It works WITH your oils and doesn't get that sticky pasty feeling. Also try using a lighly moisturizing soap. Don't try to dry out your skin, it will only make it work harder to reproduce the natural oils and create more. Good luck, I hope you're successful.
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