Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

I'm a 15 year old girl and I don't have severe acne but my face isn't spotless. I have black heads on my chin, nose, between my eyebrows and a bit on my forehead. I get white heads all over my face (not regularly, once in a while I'll get a little white head somewhere) And I have a really oily t-zone. What's the best acne product to help me :( I want skin like the celebrities!

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Your skin care routine should consist of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing twice daily. Once in the morning and then again at night. You'll have to try out different products and see how they work for you. Your skin shouldn't be left tight and dry but it shouldn't be oily either.

I've used a Cetaphil cleanser before but I didn't feel like it really cleaned my face deeply. I also used to use an Olay moisturizer but it made my face oily. I'm now using the Clinique's 3 step system and it works really well. Its a little pricey (I paid $60-$70 for the whole system) but its worth it. You need to figure out if your face is Dry, Normal, Combination, or Oily and shop for products that are meant for that skin type.

And its also really important for you to go and see your doctor if you want perfect skin. Doctors prescribe you stuff that will get rid of your acne. This will also be a trial and error type thing and you might have to try out a few things depending on the severity of your acne before something works to completely clear your face.

I used a Differin gel for about a year and it helped a lot but never completely got rid of my acne, so I went back to my doctor last month. She prescribed me Minocycline which is an antibiotic meant to fight the bacteria that causes acne and Epiduo. Epiduo is a topical gel that has Adpalene gel and some Benzoyl Peroxide as well which is acne medication. My face honestly has really cleared up and I have no more white heads, all I have left is the marks from my acne. I'm going back soon and she'll prescribe me something for the scars.

If your acne doesn'tclear up after trying topical gels and antibiotics your doctor might give you Accutane as a last resort.

Hope this helps :)

Skin care routine HELP!?

I need help looking for a good skin are routine. Not into makeup, but want to get perfect skin. My skin conditions are sensitive combination with blemishes and dark discoloration in areas.
I'm constantly been desperately looking for cheap affordable products you could get from most drugstores, body wash, soaps, face cleansers, toners, face moisturizers, lotions, exfoliates,sun protectants, facial masks that are not harmful.
Please tell me what works for you! Any advice appreciated and thank you soo much for reading this! :)
Day night routines,

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OK, I'll assume that your assessment of your skin type is correct and I'll recommend affordable products that will treat your acne and hyperpigmentation issues. I usually shop at Target (mostly) or Walmart because they have competitive prices.

Daytime Routine:
-Cleanse with University Medical AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. This is a gentle concentration of benzoyl peroxide that shouldn't be a problem with sensitive skin. Make sure you massage the medicated cleanser on your blemish skin for half a minute to one minute to permit the drug to absorb into your pores and kill the acne bacteria.
-Protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV-rays with Banana Boat Natural Reflect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50. It's perfect for sensitive skin because it only utilizes mineral sunscreen agents. These minerals naturally reflects UV-rays off of your skin. The KEY is to use it religiously and liberally and reapply if you are indirect sunlight for more than two hours. This is crucial because photostability degrades after that many hours, but also have excessive perspiration and 80 minutes of swimming. Apply anywhere on your body that is exposed to the sun including face, neck, EARS, hands, arms, legs, etc.
-Protect your lips from the sun with Banana Boat Sport Performance Lip Balm SPF 50. Reapply right after eating, swimming, and washing.

Nighttime Routine:
-Cleanse with the aforementioned medicated cleanser.
-Treat skin discoloration with Olay ProX Even Skin Tone Spot Fading Treatment. It's the priciest product in your routine. It has a hefty amount of niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, and Laminaria Saccharina Extract to fade hyperpigmentation overtime. Now, don't expect any overnight miracle because that will definitely NOT happen. The results depend on religious and proper use of the product as well as religious and liberal use of sunscreen during the day. Any unprotected sun exposure will negate the skin-lightening effects of this product.
-Moisturize with a the lightweight CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM. Just in case the benzoyl peroxide cleanser is somewhat drying, this moisturizer will combat that side-effect effectively.
-SLEEP!


All of these products together total to about 60 bucks unless there is a sale. These product should last you 1-2 months except sunscreen because you should be using that more frequently! It's a good investment - trust me!

I am 14 and my skin is fair, not white, but pretty darn close. I have white/blackheads all over my forehead and near my eyebrows, and I occasionally get a pimple, but not very often. I do wear makeup, but it's very basic. Neutrogena Skin Clearing Foundation and Physicians Formula Blush. I don't wear concealer because, like I said, I don't usually get giant read pimples.
I'm looking for something that can preferably get rid of the things on my forehead, and I'm trying to do this without completely wiping out my wallet. If I wanted to do that, I'd just go to the dermatologist.
But anyways, I do try and stick to whatever routine I have, but I need something where I can slip up for a day and not pay for it the next day.

Thank you to anyone who tries to help
Except the people who leave stupid answers
...you know who you are
Thank you again!

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I've had the same skin care routine since I was 9 years old. I'm almost 60 now, and I think I'm doing so good so far. Look @ me now!

Good skin care comes from your good genes, good skin care (see below) and all the healthy foods from Mother Nature, not made by man, not beauty products, because they are a billion dollar business, until you wash them again.

Proactive is the most advertised acne products out there. They're even getting paid celebrities to do an informercial. On the radio, they're giving them away with FREE SHIPPING and a month's supply if you call NOW.

Any kind of facial wash, you're leaving something toxic behind, it's not a matter of convenience, it's a billion dollar business that can do more harm than good to your acne.

Take a shower everyday, use washcloth to exfoliate and bath & body wash. Hydrogen peroxide does wonders for acne. Visit their website for more tips & other uses. ONLY $1.

Acne medication could worsen what ever allergies you have, so instead of trying out one product after another, you're actually spreading it around.
The less products you use, the better for your skin. Use a bath & body wash like Suave, Irish Spring, Dove Body & Face wash in the shower, use a washcloth. Treat your face like the rest of your body, take a shower everyday or wash your face everyday.

The secret is keeping your face clean and oil-free. I also don't use liquid on my face for anything, and very little moisturizer, not even a dime size. Since my face is not dry. Good skin also comes from your good genes. Increase your fresh fruits & vegetables 3-5 servings per day. And programmed your mind to do this day after day, for the rest of your life.

The beauty industry is a billion dollar business, they know acne is everyone's problem, but instead of saying soap is drying for you, they have to invent an acne product that can worsen the skin as MANY TEENAGERS have experienced during hormonal change, but as you get older those are completely a waste of time & money!

Sometimes just the oil on your face from make up and lotions, even from your hair can travel to your face causing acne to come out. Others, from stress, hormones & diet or foods.

Other skin care:

1. Staying out of the sun. If you have gotten sunburned before you're 18, you'll have dark spots or brown spots, some get freckles and those will get darker and bumpier as you get older. It's best not to make them darker or bumpy, and staying out of the sun will prevent that. Just from the heat, can make anyone flaky. I use my wide brim hat everywhere I go, and while I'm inside a car as a rider, I use blanket over the window or sit where it's shady. Lotions does not protect you from sunburn, same with cancer and could permanently discolor your skin. Lotions does not protect you from skin disease.

2. Don't go in a tanning bed. You'll aged 10-15 years faster.

3. Bathing or showering in hot water and too much chlorine can make you looking like 'dishpan hands'. Use warm water.

4. Use a washcloth when taking a shower. I use Bath & Body (Suave, Dove, Irish Spring, etc.) wash for body & face. No baths! The less you're in the water, the less you'll get wrinkles.

5. For oily skin, the less you fuss with your skin, the better. Keep your face oil-free & dry from dirt & perspiration. Blot it with a tissue or blotter, and keep them dry. Using powder foundation, blush & eyeshadow is best. Less is best, less product poisoning. Google Elizabeth Taylor when she's 16, then Google her when she's 79.

6. For your hands, wear gloves winter, spring, fall, and wear gloves for every chores you do, so you don't have to wash them often. In the garden, office, kitchen. Thank God for those! Too bad they don't have ones for feet.

7. Google: FIVE FOODS TO EAT FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
All the vitamins & minerals you need for good skin care comes from all the healthy foods you eat from Mother Nature.

Any good tips for skin care?

I have fairly sensitive skin, and I have been breaking out a lot lately. I have tried pretty much everything from simply washing with Dove soap to using Proactive, however, I have had no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions or know of a product that works particularly well? Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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I always used to have skin problems and I also tried just about everything... Some things worked better than others, but most either didn't work for long, or were simply too much effort or money. So, one day I finally decided to go see a dermatologist. The copay was about 60 dollars or something and that was the worst of it. He looked at my face, determined my skin type and what it needed, then prescribed me some medicine. I have naturally dry skin so he gave me a special prescription lotion and also a pill that I take every night. The medicine itself is only around 10 dollars! It was completely worth it... I was zit free after only a week without oily or dry skin side effects and the medicine is light and simple... nothing that messes with your hormones.

Some of the tips he gave me were to make sure I didn't go to bed with makeup on, to not put lotion on my face (lotion actually clogs your pores and causes zits to increase), and to only wash with something simple like dial soap. He told me that it's one of the biggest mistakes people make is to buy all these heavily advertised brands of soaps, lotions, etc to keep your face clean. They come with all sorts of ingredients that only hurt your face.

Dial soap, no lotion, and a cheap prescription from a one time visit to a good doctor will do the trick. Good luck, sweetie!

I'm African American. I'm 16. And I have Combination Skin(Oily around Nose) right now, I have been using just soap and water. I have sensitive skin and breakouts under my jaw bone and around my cheeks. What are some good skin care products I can purchase at Target or Walmart? Something that's not gonna dry my skin out. I need, Cleanser Bar, Toner and Moisturizer.

Thanks :)
Also, what are some good oil blotting sheets I can carry in my purse. (Oily Nose and other areas sometimes) and do I really need to use a Scrub Product like once a week?
Something to help even out my skin tone. It's all Blotchy in some areas

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Try Clinique products. You can get them from high end department stores such as Dilliards or Macy's. They're kind of expensive (it'll probably cost about $60 to get the basics you need) but it is so worth it. There are professionals at the counter that can help you decide what to get and what strength you need the medicine in. They'll also give you a full makeover so you can see the difference. Theire make-up is hypo-allergenic and it's all I use on my sensitive face.

Does the clinique 3 step skin care system really work?

I'm really thinking about saving up money to get the 3 step skin care system, but i'm not sure if i really want to spend $60 on something that wont work...

Have you or someone you know ever used this skin care system?
If so, how did it work?
Is it worth the price?


thanks(:

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YesYesYes!!
I have been using it for quite a while.
I have very dry skin, hair, lips, etc.
Especially in the winter!
However, it does SUCH a great job of keeping me moisturized!
One thing about it though is that it doesn't smell great or anything.
I wouldn't describe it as smelling bad...just different.
But it does not make the product any less worth buying.
As for the price, i think it is definitely worth it.
The quantities are plentiful and will last you for quite a while!