skin problems (please help)?
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I START SCHOOL ON SEPT 3
AND I WANT CLEAR SKIN
I KNOW I DONT HAVE ALOT OF TIME
but please give me a product or some home remedies that i can use that can make in cleaner and cleaner
ok lets see
4 weeks to get here
3 months to work
...NEXT
Answer
I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.
After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.
Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or acne.
Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!
Your age plays a role! Do you always have breakouts?
However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.
Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.
However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.
Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.
If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.
The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.
The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.
Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?
Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:
www.aboutyourskincare.com
You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.
Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.
They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.
A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):
Night time:
1. Exfoliate the skin
2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).
4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts
5. Moisturizer
Morning:
1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
2. Moisturizing cream
The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com
As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.
Good Luck to you,
Michelle
I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.
After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.
Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or acne.
Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!
Your age plays a role! Do you always have breakouts?
However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.
Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.
However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.
Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.
If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.
The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.
The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.
Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?
Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:
www.aboutyourskincare.com
You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.
Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.
They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.
A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):
Night time:
1. Exfoliate the skin
2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).
4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts
5. Moisturizer
Morning:
1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
2. Moisturizing cream
The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com
As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.
Good Luck to you,
Michelle
How good is my skin care routine?
G
On most days I:
Cleanse using an acne control cleanser containing 2% Salicylic Acid
Tone using a 5% homemade tea tree oil solution
Moisturize with Clean and Clear 0.5% salicylic acid
Apply sunscreen with zinc oxide if I plan to be in the sun long
At night I use a Neutrogena retinol cream instead of the clean and clear moisturizer.
Every 4 days, I use a facial scrub in place of the cleanser.
In winter, I sometimes use Vitamin E oil or olive oil as a moisturizer
Every 2 weeks I use a turmeric and honey face mask
Answer
Your skin care routine sounds very good if you are having issues with acne. Salicylic acid is very drying and will help slough off skin cells so they don't clog and create blackheads. So good choice on that. The tea tree is going to also be drying but in addition is antibacterial so another good choice.
Zinc oxide is a great sunscreen and is also very healing to damaged skin... so also good.
Retinol makes me a little nervous because of the research showing it can cause birth defects even after you stop using it. Or, maybe I'm behind the times... I haven't actually been keeping up with the retinol products and the research behind them. Does anyone else know about this issue?
Facial scrub every four days sounds about right so you don't dry your skin too much. Vitamin E and olive oil are also both good choices. I've never heard of a turmeric honey face mask but it sounds very healing as honey is an ancient remedy for skin troubles and is hydrophilic which means it is going to make your skin hydrated, moist and very soft. It is also antibacterial -- as is turmeric.
The only other things I would add are changing your pillow case every night to prevent bacterial cross contamination (this actually works better than you would think! You can also try switching to organic all cotton, or organic linen pillowcases as an underlying allergy to the chemicals and synthetic materials in regular pillowcases may exacerbate or even be the main cause of acne, also pay attention to your laundry soap.)
Secondly, add a rice water cleanser every now and then. Daily is best. If you haven't heard about rice water, Michelle Phan has an excellent tutorial about how to make it, use it and store it. It is a fabulous skin toner for any kind of skin. And very easy and cheap to make. Basically you add rice to water and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours - separate the water from the rice and then put the "rice water" on your face using a soft clean cloth. You can also use it as a facial by soaking the cloth and leaving it on your face for 15 minutes. I was astonished at how well it worked. It leaves your skin feeling ten times as smooth and soft as it was before. You can see the pores on your skin shrinking. Amazing. And so cheap!
Your skin care routine sounds very good if you are having issues with acne. Salicylic acid is very drying and will help slough off skin cells so they don't clog and create blackheads. So good choice on that. The tea tree is going to also be drying but in addition is antibacterial so another good choice.
Zinc oxide is a great sunscreen and is also very healing to damaged skin... so also good.
Retinol makes me a little nervous because of the research showing it can cause birth defects even after you stop using it. Or, maybe I'm behind the times... I haven't actually been keeping up with the retinol products and the research behind them. Does anyone else know about this issue?
Facial scrub every four days sounds about right so you don't dry your skin too much. Vitamin E and olive oil are also both good choices. I've never heard of a turmeric honey face mask but it sounds very healing as honey is an ancient remedy for skin troubles and is hydrophilic which means it is going to make your skin hydrated, moist and very soft. It is also antibacterial -- as is turmeric.
The only other things I would add are changing your pillow case every night to prevent bacterial cross contamination (this actually works better than you would think! You can also try switching to organic all cotton, or organic linen pillowcases as an underlying allergy to the chemicals and synthetic materials in regular pillowcases may exacerbate or even be the main cause of acne, also pay attention to your laundry soap.)
Secondly, add a rice water cleanser every now and then. Daily is best. If you haven't heard about rice water, Michelle Phan has an excellent tutorial about how to make it, use it and store it. It is a fabulous skin toner for any kind of skin. And very easy and cheap to make. Basically you add rice to water and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours - separate the water from the rice and then put the "rice water" on your face using a soft clean cloth. You can also use it as a facial by soaking the cloth and leaving it on your face for 15 minutes. I was astonished at how well it worked. It leaves your skin feeling ten times as smooth and soft as it was before. You can see the pores on your skin shrinking. Amazing. And so cheap!
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