Aaarrghh...acne and redness help! ?

Question

So, for a while ive been using medicicne for my acne my doctor prescribed but it stopped working.

And i honestly dont know what to use.

If someone could give me the name of some acne products that equals under $30 all together, i would love you!

there is no soft part of my skin besides around my mouth and chin.

yeah i have bangs but i always wash my hair its never gets greasy,and it if is i pin my bangs up. and i dont

sleep with it on my face.

And um, i have reaaally pale skin, and i have two problems with that.

1. I have pink/red undertones and it constantly looks like i just got out of gym class, are there any products that could get rid of that look?

I heard about a line of moustrizers(?) or something by maybe nuetrogena for rosacea, but would that work for someone who doesnt have rosacea?

2.I can NEVER find a makeup that works for my skin color lol

its either too dark (most of the time) or too light (rarely)

what are some makeup lines(foundation,concealer,powder) that have light shades?

Answer 1

Concealer-  Estee Lauder, I went to the mall and they gave me the perfect shade.

Makes rednesws go down- Estee Lauder also has an daily pre-moisterizer that gets rid of redness. Ask the people who sell you he foundation for it. With it comes a moisterizer.

Treatments-  Proactive, http://www.cleanandclear.com/cool-stuff....

Answer 2

The first thing to check is that you are not using products which are drying out your skin too much (which some medicated products can do) as this only gets the oil glands into overdrive. Also make sure your skin products are oil free and that is sometimes difficult to tell as some companies use ingredients to replace oil which can be just as harmful such as plastics.  Galvanic is great for acne if used with the right products and some basic cleansers even soap if it is the right pH will work well.  

If you would like some more info re products you can afford, you might like to contact me via my email. Do you think the red undertones are little surface veins?  Very difficult without doing a consultation.  Good luck.

Answer 3

Use ice to avoid the redness.

Answer 4

i totally understand where you are coming from. (as i am pale and have some acne too.)

first, redness is the easy part. i use Eucerin Redness Relief lotion. the one with spf 15. i just checked the site and they actually have some coupons so i'd recommend trying it.

second, for make-up i use l'oreal's bare naturale mineral foundation. it matches good (ivory..) and your skin looks pretty good especially if you use the redness relief lotion under it.

now the acne is the tough part.. i use noxzema for a cleanser and then st.ives apricot scrub (and there are many different types) they're both pretty cheap, especially the scrub, but you're probably gonna have to try a couple different things to find the right thing for your skin.

oh.. and for the softness part, i just bought clean & clear's SOFT line of products (well just the night lotion and the shower one.. which has a scrub in it too.) they're not the cheapest things, but you could try out one of the lotions (day or night)

[and i'm not much of a big fan as far as acne controlling goes, (like with the morning burst and stuff) but the clean & clear advantage kit says 100% of people had clearer skin in one day. not sure how cheap it would be though, so if you're on a budget, you might be able to find a better deal.] - oh, but i do use the clean & clear persa gel. that is one thing that clean & clear does good.

good luck :)

(check out the websites to read up on the products and check for coupons too, because most sites have them)

Answer 5

I suggest something with salicylic acid.  I use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash (orange stuff), Neutrogena Rapid Response Lotion and Biore toner with Salicylic Acid.  It doesn't dry out my skin and helps prevent breakouts.

Answer 6

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen 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! How old are you? 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.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

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.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle