Herbs for Acne

Gemsun says:

Try Freederm you can buy it over the counter – I had tried everything too but this worked for me. Good luck!

Alkyoni S says:

Well, here’s my tip…
I have excactly the same problem (and at the worst time of year!!) and all I do is this: When I am having a shower I use some hot water (not too much hot, just a little) and then I do with my nails (veeery softly) the place, where it seems that the next one will appear, and it works…
If you find anything black or grey it will be the dirt that causes this problem (I am telling you that, so that you won’t freak ou)…

Chelsey C says:

umm..sorry idk.
i got lucky and i don’t really have acne .
but all i do to keep the acaional (sp?) zit away …is wash my face with bar soap…(i doesn’t matter what kind.)…and then aply a toner…(astringine)… then apply a lotion…(regular lotion that is plain …no fancy stuff!)
maybe this may help…idk .
good luck with solving this problem though!
=]

feee says:

Pro-active is the best!! And it is not too, too terrible in cost.U can try it cheaply then when it works there is a standard 30$ plus a month cost.Go for it.UR mom will be happy to see U happy.:)

frangipanisailing1976 says:

First thing with acne is a healthy diet! Its what goes in your face not just what goes on it!

Two- set a routine and stick to it by the sounds of it you are expecting things to work too soon and not giving them tme to work – it takes time for acne treatments to work.

Three – Cleanse, tone, moisturise. And replace cleanse with exfoliate about two or three times a week to rejuvenate the skin – dont over do it becuase this can cause the skin to over produce oil and cause more pimples, also use a loofah not a face wash with little beads in it as they can get caught in the pores and cause more pimples.

Four – Use hypo allergenic,non-congedemic, ph balanced, oil free fase washes. If you can find one that is also anti bacterial that would be good! Make sure toners are alcohol free so they dont dry the skin out and use a moisturiser that is also non-congedemic and is suitable to your skin type.

Five – Only wash your face two/three times a day dont over wash it becuase again this encourages and over production of oil.

Six – Do not squeeze!! tempting i know but it will spead the bacteria causing more pimples and causes scarring.

Seven – Regular exersise. Sweating helps open the pores and sweat out impurities. Make sure you cleanse properly after exersising!

Be aware that at fourteen it could also be hormonal and thats something that you kinda got to ride out.

Im not going to recommend products becuase i dont know if they are suitable to your skin, but find some that are good for your skin, stick to the above regimes and you should see improvements!!

good luck

Madeline says:

Continue taking the pills from the doctor. The meds are not miracles so don’t expect to see miracles, you need time for them to work probably about a month before you can see results. Witch hazel is bad for the skin so stop using it.

Try a gentle cleanser. One that is glycerin or sorbitol based will be good and it does not need to be expensive. Cetaphil and Neutrogena has some pretty good ones. Try Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser.

Wash your face at least twice a day and everytime after you perspire. If your skin is the oily kind, you do not need to apply any moisturizer, your skin oils are enough to keep it hydrated. If you really must apply a gentle light oil free one. Cetaphil® Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 or Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is quite good

Apply pimple cream to the acne area. Try benzoyl peroxide low strength(2.5%) first. You can try oxy, panoxyl or Neutrogena brands. Neutrogena on-the-spot is pretty good. Don’t pick poke scrub or pop your pimples unless you want scars which are really ugly. Scrubbing cleansers or washes are also no-nos because it equals picking and poking and makes acne worse Treated pimples gently.

Eat healthy. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Cut down on sugar and carb intake. Foods like chocolates, coffee, soda drinks, bread, rice potatoes or anything starchy and sugary are no-nos. Cut down on oily and fried foods also. Go for grilled, steamed or baked food. Make sure you eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Ensure that your diet is rich in vitamin A, B5, C, E and Omega-3 which are important for the skin. Less stress and sleeping enough is also important. Not having enough sleep is like putting stress on your body. Makes sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day.

julie says:

wash your face often with medicated soap with lukewarm water. Apply face pack based on clay or sandalwood powder. Both are equally good for pimple prone skin.Log on to http://tipsfromruby-acne.blogspot.com/ for a few home made tips to heal acne .