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1. 1 On August 5th, 2012, kalibay said:

   awww you remind me of me when i was younger. I am 21 now and i started using proactiv when i was 19. started getting pimples at 12, i stopped having acne at the age of 18 but i still had the ugly scars. and i used this product called proactiv that i was introduced to and my skin started to clear up and eventually it cleared i love it and for make up i use bare essentuals otherwise known as bare minerals this is another great product that is natural. not the oil based foundation that causes pimples galore. but i believe with these two products they helped my skin so much better! if i had known these product when i was your age i would’ve definetly bought those products. i tried basically everything until i found out about them but good luck!

   oh and another thing dont stress too much about it positive mind will lead to positive things!

   if you want it to work you have to keep going at it okay hun

   posted on August 5th, 2012 at 7:42 pm

2. 2 On August 5th, 2012, Lara Croft said:

   Salicylic acid wash works well for me. I’m 30 years old and have tried many things. This ingredient comes in many forms and brands. Look for an acne WASH that has the active ingredient of “salicylic acid”. I don’t like the leave-on creams, they cause red spots and irritation due to being stronger than the wash.

   posted on August 5th, 2012 at 7:54 pm

3. 3 On August 5th, 2012, jane d said:

   THIS WORKS FAST & CHEAP!!!
   I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.
   This has worked for me and many many other happy people.

   Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart, buy “PURPOSE” bar of soap – Blue box – Made by Johnson & Johnson – wash your face with this
   2-3x’s per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing
   to the individual blemishes…. DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction..It will unclog
   dry it out and bring it to a head…DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face. It will cause drying and make you look worse.

   Salicylates such as found in regular asprin among other products work very similar but also remove layers of skin…
   other over the counter creams with this product will dry out pimples but maybe too hash and cause surrounding skin trauma..
   I have seen many people recommending crushing asprin and making a paste which probably will dry out the blemish but again
   pretty strong and probably will cause more tissue damage and bigger scars as an anti inflammatory
   probably would take the reddness out… again pretty harsh for sensative skin.

   Also, If need which probably will for moisture ASK FOR “NUTRADERM lotion” – the orginal not the new stuff, this works
   great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin…Any lotion that is completely oil free and hypoallergic should
   work but again I recommend Nutraderm. I have heard from people online that “Purpose” also makes a lotion that is good, Nutragena, and Nivea
   make good products also. I recommend Nutraderm from experience and my dematologist.

   “Purpose Bar” & “Nutraderm” are oil free and hypoallergic they contain no perfumes and are great for both men and women.
   I have also heard great reports of this soap helping improve skin tone. Some people recommend the “Purpose luqid soap” saying
   that the bar did dry out their skin some. The rational behind using the bar is that there are no ingredients in it that will clog pores, and
   according to dermatologists they recommend the Bar. I have also heard good responses from “cetaphil soap”. These products are safe for all skin colors and tones. I highly discourage use
   of Proactive and other harsh chemicals for people with some natural color in their face due to the bleaching and drying effect it has
   shown in many many people.

   Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues that cause clogging of pores.
   DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring
   DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals
   such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc… DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE
   PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but
   will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck…. Other similar treatments may work.. also
   things such as Accutane but have SERIOUS side effects such as Major Depression, & birth defects in unborn children, among others
   If you wear make up make sure it is oil free, & hypoallergic…Eating healthy…Drinking plenty of water.. changing pillow cases freq.
   etc …avoiding dirty sports equp. such as helmets…can not hurt…Acne/pimples again are caused by pores/hair follicles becoming plugged
   up, this plugging then causes an inflammatory reaction – reddness and infection (pimple)..black head is dirt trapped in pore, while a white
   head is the same thing you just dont see the dirt instead you see white pus (lymphocytes that accumulate in the area to fight the infection)
   It has been shown in many studies this most often not caused by what you eat (chocolate etc… or how clean you are) but most often by either excess oils plugging pores or a bacteria
   on the skins surface. – Proactive works in some people because it is a strong Benzoyl peroxide based washed but is most freq. to strong
   for people with sensative skin – this is why alot of people get excessive drying and flaking, rashes, bleaching or breakouts from the product.
   Retina-A does decrease the bacterial growth on your face but also removes dead/living skin, this can work well in some individuals and
   has been shown to reduce wrinkles and scars but again I feel this is pretty harsh on sensative skin prone to breakouts. If you choose
   Retina-A never use this product during the day only at night due to the sensativity it will give you to the sun. You must also get a perscription
   for this product and I really don’t believe it is worth the damage it does to your skin. In some rare cases for very deep/large boils and cyst types
   of pimples oral antibiotics maybe needed but I would first recommend trying “purpose” and a low dose “benzoyl-peroxide cream” along with a good
   oil free moisturizer “Nutraderm… etc” this does work well.

   THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup… I am very happy – Have
   very good skin… and have many many other happy friends… THANKS again to my WONDERFUL
   DERMATOLOGIST… TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK…. PS. “PURPOSE” costs about $ 3 ———————————————
   —-PSSS—sorry so long I have to keep adding more information to this to address common questions that always being asked….

   OK more additons to this here are 2 links to yahoo question and answers… given from people who used Alcohol and toothpaste to try to cure pimples:

   http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmzOIbplZR3F9am.9lClrzvsy6IX?qid=20070320000738AAGNkw4&show=7#profile-info-MykwsVrgaa

   http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnI6PETXLwBFMhXf3GTNhRkAAAAA?qid=20070318151922AATb6bm&show=7#profile-info-cAExBdQdaa

   posted on August 5th, 2012 at 8:50 pm

4. 4 On August 5th, 2012, Holly said:

   Apple Honey Facial Mask
   Ingredients:

   1 medium size apple (grated)

   5 tablespoons of honey

   Directions:

   Mix the grated apple and mix with honey to make a mask. Smooth over skin then let sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water.

   posted on August 5th, 2012 at 9:40 pm

5. 5 On August 5th, 2012, Tim Z said:

   Severe acne can be extremely traumatic to a teenager, causing life long physical and emotional scars. Severe acne also can have a significant impact on how teenagers view themselves with some serious effects. These effects can include social withdrawal, poor body image, low self-esteem and self-confidence, embarrassment, depression, anger and frustration. These all have an impact on a teen’s life and as such acne should not be taken lightly.

   Because teens are going through a lot of hormonal changes in their body that come with puberty acne is a common result. Acne shows up in a variety of means with the most common being bumps of one form or another. These bumps can become inflamed, irritating and sore to touch. Not to mention that for teens it is an unwelcome attention grabbing mark on their skin

   Acne can be hereditary, meaning that if the teen’s parents had it when they were growing up then there is a chance that the teen will more susceptible to acne. Generally acne will disappear at the end of the “teens” but it can continue into adulthood. It typically appears on the face, neck, shoulders, back, chest and buttocks. So it is fairly visible which can cause social issues for the affected teen depending on the severity.

   The skin’s pores contain oil glands that produce oil called sebum. This oil lubricates the skin and hair helping to keep the skin waterproof and clean. Because of the teens hormonal changes during puberty their glands begin to produce too much sebum which when combined with dirt and dead skin cells can cause the pore to become clogged. If these blocked pores become clogged with bacteria stuck inside, then these pores can become infected with the bacteria, which then causes swellings or bumps and inflammation.

   There are different kinds of acne as follows:

   • Whiteheads – non-inflamed build-ups, on the surface
   • Blackheads – clogged but not infected
   • Pimples – clogged and infected, slightly deeper in the skin
   • Nodules or Cysts (the most severe) – very infected and deep!

   There are many reasons for acne to appear; amongst them are a few myths. Eating lots of chocolate or fatty food will not cause acne; it may however irritate existing acne.

   As with most health issues, there are many different causes, which can be different for each person. Diet can play a part in acne. Food allergies can cause “breakouts”, as can some medications. Stress whilst not a cause directly can also play a part in worsening existing acne, since stress increases the amount of sebum produced.

   The simplest method to assist in preventing the oil build-up is to wash your face twice a day with a mild soap and warm water. Scrubbing will not work. It will in fact make acne worse because it will irritate the skin and pores. Wash as gently as you can.

   Some people claim that sunshine is good for the skin. Whilst it may give you a tan to help hide the discoloration caused by the acne, it will not prevent acne, because sunlight causes extra oil to be produced it may even have a detrimental effect. If using cosmetics, make sure that oil free cosmetics are used and make sure they are removed properly.

   There are many creams and lotions available in the shops these days, the main ones contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which help to prevent acne and clear it up at the same time. Try different ones till you find one that works and do follow the directions properly. Remember there is no such thing as an instant fix!

   If acne continues after trying the simple things then it may be time to consult your doctor or a dermatologist. They may be able to help prevent acne with prescription medicines.

   The main thing to remember is that if you have a pimple, don’t touch it, your hands have oil on them, don’t squeeze it, or pick at it. Whilst it is very tempting to try to remove it this way, it will only make it worse, or cause a permanent scar.

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   posted on August 5th, 2012 at 9:59 pm

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