Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

Q. Im 12, and this is the time everyone gets pimples!!! Well' does anyone know a product out there i can use to grt rid of my zits or i mean like help my skin from frequent breakouts? Something thats not too expensive & that your mom would buy for you like at Wallgreens. Please - REAL ANSWERS.


P.S ( i know kids get pimples around this age, but I want to just help my skin, not be sooo oily and when I wake up theres not a new giant one smacked on my face :(...........

Answer
Hey!

I would avoid touching my face unnecessarily. Your hands touch many things, and they can pick up oils, debris and germs that could irritate the skin on your face. So try to avoid resting your chin in your hands. If you talk on the phone a lot, wipe the phone down with an antibacterial wipe once in a while so you don't irritate the skin on the side of your face.

Don't overdo it with the anti-acne products; you might want to get some products with salicylic acid (I find benzoyl peroxide products a bit too drying, but it can be good for spot treatments). You might want to get a gentle exfoliating scrub to use once or twice a week, and carry blotting papers with you to absorb oil that develops on your skin's surface throughout the day.

Be sure to eat a balanced diet and drink lots of water.

Most of all: Avoid makeup! My skin improved a ton when I avoided makeup. If you like to wear makeup, try just some mascara on your lashes and some lip gloss or lipstick. You don't need all that powder.... that can clog your pores.

cosmetics/skin care...?

I work for a cosmetics/skin care company that requires me to preform at least 5 "beauty breaks" on customers a week. A beauty break is just a little pick-me-up for the customer...some of the breaks include a hand massage, a neck massage, an eye treatment, and a lip treatment. However, there is hardly any traffic in my store and the people that are in the store, don't really want to be bothered with these little breaks. Any ideas how to get people back to the counter so I can reach my goal?? What should I say?? (what I'm saying now isn't working!)

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You can remind them in the middle of their treatment. This way you won't deal with the grumpiness that they may have when they first walk into the store.

Say something that just eases them into it like; you seem tense. A simple neck massage would do.

Don't talk too long or seem to gimmicky because a lot of people I know {including me) despise that. It seems like you're trying to just sell them something after they get this free treatment.

Just come off as nice, sweet, and that you actually care that they seem tense.....even if you probably don't.

Hey guy so im 13 and i know ever 13 girl gets acne. but i want to get rid of it! so im asking for produces and tips.I wash my face every night So can you tell me the fowling:
-cleansers
-spot treatments
-toner
-scrub/masks
-etc any thing that will help:D
AND PLZ ONLY THING YOU CAN BUY IN THE DRUG STORE!!!!!

Answer
Hi Victoria.

Acne - Blackheads & WhiteheadsAcne is the most common skin disease treated by physicians. It is a chronic condition that affects over 85% of adolescents and young adults. One study showed that two-thirds of teenagers with acne wanted to talk to their physician about their acne, but only one-third actually did.

TYPES OF ACNE
Not all acne is the same. Simplistically, acne can be divided into red bumps and blackheads/whiteheads. This division is important because each type is treated differently. Blackheads and whiteheads, known as comedones, can be more numerous on the face and shoulders than red bumps filled with pus. Good, consistent skin hygiene can help improve this condition. Therefore, knowing more about what causes comedones and how to treat them is a step towards clearer skin.

WHY DOES ACNE OCCUR ?

BLACKHEADS
Blackheads, also known as open comedones, are follicles that have a wider than normal opening. They are filled with plugs of sebum and sloughed-off cells and have undergone a chemical reaction resulting in the oxidation of melanin. This gives the material in the follicle the typical black color.

WHITEHEADS
Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones, are follicles that are filled with the same material, but have only a microscopic opening to the skin surface. Since the air cannot reach the follicle, the material is not oxidized, and remains white.

SKIN CARE FOR BLACKHEADS AND WHITEHEADS
The key to skin care for acne is consistency. An overnight cure has not been found. But using good skin care methods aids in the daily, steady improvement of follicle health. Since acne is not caused by eating certain foods, restricting the diet is not helpful. Since it is also not caused by "dirty" skin, excessively scrubbing does not help and can even make the skin more irritated.

The best skin care for comedones consists of once-a-day cleansing with a mild soap or facial scrub to aid in the removal of excess sebum and dead skin cells. Oil-based makeup should not be used since these can contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles. Water-based makeup labeled as non-comedogenic can be used safely.

TREATMENT FOR BLACKHEADS AND WHITEHEADS
Treatment of whiteheads and blackheads takes time. Most treatments take several weeks to months before a noticeable change is seen.

BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also decrease the chemical reaction that changes the lining of the hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of comedones or to help prevent formation of others.

TRETINOIN (RETIN-A)
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment for whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover and reducing the "stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It helps expel the plugged material returning the pore to normal. Tretinoin can be irritating, so specific instructions on how to use it can be found here.

ANTIBIOTICS
Prescription topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics might be used if some of the blackheads and whiteheads are infected, but antibiotics do not help with comedones that are not infected.

ISOTRETINOIN (ACCUTANE)
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has many side effects. It is very effective for comedones when used properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either type.

EXTRACTION
Extraction may be used by a health care provider on open comedones. This process is performed using a device called a comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin, causing the plug to extrude.

NO NEED TO SUFFER
Whiteheads and blackheads are types of acne that affect many people. There are good treatment options available, so there is no need to suffer with this condition in silence. A primary care provider can initiate treatment for acne and follow mild to moderate cases. Severe cases or those resistant to treatment should be seen by a dermatologist.

Regards. Take Care.

Face powder and skin care regime?

I'm 32 and need a good face powder and skin care regime. I've tried so many things. I'm on Clinique for skin care now, and I've produced such clogged pores on my chin that I had to go to a estictian to have them extracted.
I use Mac pressed powder for my make up.
Besides my chin, I have a pretty good complexion. It's combo to oily I guess, and differs depending on the season.
What should I use??

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I hate that Clinique skin care line! It breaks me out in the worst way. When I talked to one of the ladies about it she told me it was bringing my impurities to the surface. Yeah, well, my impurities never stopped coming to the surface. Mac makeup breaks me out in little irritation bumps. My dermatologist suggested using a foam cleanser such as Aveeno or Neutrogena. I really like the Clean and Clear Morning Burst though. I use that morning and night. For foundation I like Clinque's Moisture Surge. It is not too heavy and really looks natural. I follow that up with Maybelline powder. This is the routine my skin seems to like the best. If you like powder foundation, I would talk to Clinique. I'm sure they have one and their make up is hypoallergenic unlike Mac.

Hi guys! so i actually have combo skin [oily on my forehead and nose dry som other places] and i was just looking for a good skin care routine for this skin type. if you could let me know everything to use and like maybe a certain brand that would be great thanks!!

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Combination skin is very common. It doesn't sound like you have any other issues going on like Acne or sensitive skin. Cetaphil makes a cleanser for combination skin that can be purchased at the drug store. It's a good basic cleanser. Eucerin makes a light moisturizer that has SPF 20. I also like SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser, it works really well on combo skin and won't cause dryness in other areas of the face. Just make sure to use an oil free sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Colorescience makes a great one in a powder. I've heard Cameron Diaz talk about it in magazines. She loves it because her skin is oily in some areas and it doesn't make her shiny.

skin care advice anyone?!?

i have acne and i`m only 14 years old, yeah.. i know your supposed to have it in your adolescence years, but it seems like i have a lot for my age. and i've tried everything.
it's only on the cheek area though, close to the nose.

is there any skin care product that may help?

most of it is scarring, is there anything that can get rid of acne scars?

and i also have to wear foundation to cover it, but i get very insecure about my skin when i go into the sun and you can see the foundation TRYING to cover it but i get embarrassed by it

is there a way i can try to get over my embarrassedness?

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Try not to wear makeup and foundation if you can help it: sometimes it makes it seem more obvious that you are trying to cover it up, plus it clogs more pores and causes more acne. I would talk to your mum about getting a facial, and then use MD Forte. MD Forte basically consists of three parts:
1. A cleanser
2. "Crystals" you mix into the cleanser so it's like a scrub (it clears out all your pores SO well)
3. A slightly acidic moisturizer for after washing.

I swear by the moisturizer, but the cleanser can be replaced with something like Cetaphil (found at your local Walgreens or drugstore). I don't know of any other product that has crystals, but they are inexpensive. The moisturizer and cleanser tend to be pricey, but, like I said, the cleanser can be substituted.

So I suggest looking up a site you can order these from and getting the crystals and cleanser, then picking up some Cetaphil locally. Remember: it ALWAYS helps when a professional aesthetician goes in and gives you a good facial first. They know how to get all that junk out of your skin without damaging it :]

A few other basic tips:
-Use products that are fragrance-free
-Use products that are marked "daily" (they tend to help avoid product build up)
-Try not to wear too much makeup.
-Wash your face every morning and every night. In the morning, you actually have oils built up from your skin and face that accumulate as you sleep. At night, you wash away the daily dirt and grime, so both are really important.
-Look for products marked for "sensitive skin" to avoid anything too harsh, if that has been a problem in the past.
Hope that all helps! Good luck!