How to get rid of pimples and clear my face.?

Question

here is a picture of my skin: http://www.sample20.piczo.com/?cr=5

i have normal skin

what product would work best on my skin and works in about 1 week or 2.

thank you !

Answer 1

DO NOT GET PRO-ACTIV

waste of time, money and it makes your face worse and horrible. its up to you whether you wnat to try it and see if it works on your face but it certainly wasnt any good to mine.

i just drink heaps of water wash my face two times a day with a cleanser and a benzoyl peroxide based cream thingo ( which i apply very little on my blemishes) and it helps blend everything in and clear up. I know this is the smae way that pro-activ works but i like to use a cleanser without benzoyl peroxide first up other iwse your face is irratated and red and horrible

Answer 2

Clean and Clear worked wonders for me. Also, get a good oil-free foundation to cover the acne scars, or a decent concealer.

Answer 3

Try using moisturizers and other oil removers

Pimples come from oil from the face

Answer 4

First let me ask you what age bracket do you fit into? At a teen to late teen age this a problem with a lot of people. Try using Clearasil and if this don't work all I have to say is outgrow it.  

Answer 5

Apply fresh mint juice every night to treat acne and pimples as this is a good home remedy for acne. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

Dear Friend,

You want a product that works within a week or two?

Would you settle for a DAY? Just one day?

Deal?

Well I am going to give you the secret formula to make this happen.

Here is EXACTLY what I did to BLAST an entire face of zits overnight.

1. I washed and lathered up my face with Neutrogena Acne Soap

2. I rinsed and pat dry.

3. I applied the ACNE TERMINATOR:

   Dr. Sheffield's Clear Zit Acne Treatment and headed to bed.

In the morning I woke up and felt smooth skin. It is as simple as that.

Don't believe me?

I found others online who experience this EXACT MAGIC!

Here they are.

http://www.acne.org/dr.-sheffields-clear...

Speed? Magic? Well I only used it once so I still have the almost full tube at home.

P.S. If your zits are gone within 24 hours, I STRONGLY suggest that you DON"T use it again. You may burn and irritate your skin because when the zits are gone, they won't return

Take Care and believe in Miracles

Angel Doll

Answer 7

Just wash your face three times a day.

And avoid direct sun exposure.

Drink a lots of water.

Edited:Yeah,I heard pro-activ is good.

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Answer 8

Iv always had Problems like that. Best thing to do I think is not touch the face, dont wash it every ten minutes either. I just let the steam from the showerand the water clean my face in the morning then dab it dry, then at night I will use soap on it in the shower. The reason for that is because your skin might not like the irritations soap can cause on it. Just try it for a week. Allot of acne problems have more to do with irritation (soaps, touching, picking, poking ect.) than anything else.

Also another big thing is eating right. I know people say eating right has nothing to do with it, but think of all the preservatives and junky toxins you consume when eating processed foods all the time. Your body tries to release allot of thouse toxins through your skin. I also tend to break out if I drink allot of milk. Cows are injected with so much steroids and hormones nowadays that it messes with your skin even more than before. Talk calcium supplements instead of drinking milk.

BTW pro-active worked like **** for me. It irritated my skin so much that I broke out even more. You have tow ash your face with so many different things in one day its unbeleavable. It aint natturall.

Answer 9

There are tons of recipes on the Internet and in popular teen magazines, but here are some simple ones I like:

Avocado Facial Mask Recipe

This is quite simple recipe. Just open a medium sized avocado, throw away the pulp and shell. Mash the avocado in a small bowl, until the texture is creamy. Massage into face and neck, leave on for fifteen minutes and then rinse. Beautiful!

Apple Zinger Facial Mask Recipe (for the oily and/or acne prone skin)

Grate one medium sized apple very finely, and then pour 5 tbsp of honey into a bowl. Mix well. Spread over skin, and let sit for about ten minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Banana Wrinkle Fighter Recipe

You may not know it, but banana is a wonderful anti-wrinkle product. Mash 1/4 banana until creamy smooth. Spread over face and leave on for fifteen to twenty minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

Carrot Facial Mask Recipe

Cook 2 to 3 large carrots until soft, then mash in a small bowl. Add 4 tbsp honey. Smooth over skin, wait for ten minutes and then rinse off with cool water.

Egg, Avocado & Mud Facial Mask Recipe (my favorite!)

You can purchase powdered clay at most health food stores. Mix 1 tbsp dry clay with 1 egg yolk, 1/4 mashed up avocado, and a bit of hazel to create a soft textured mixture. Spread over face, leave on until dries and then rinse off with warm water.

Egg & Honey Mask Recipe

In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp honey, 1 egg yolk, ½ tsp almond oil, and 1 tbsp yogurt together. Once smooth, spread over face, leave on for ten minutes and then rinse off with warm water. You will find your skin feeling tighter and younger.

Egg Whites Facial Mask Recipe

Simply beat one egg white until frothy and then spread on face. Leave on for fifteen minutes and then rise with warm water. Your face will feel tighter.

Egg Yolk Facial Mask Recipe

Just as simple as the egg whites facial mask, stir up one egg yolk and then apply onto face. Leave on for thirty minutes, then rinse with warm water. This recipe combats blemishes quite well.

Honey Mask Recipe

This is quite a simple recipe. Wash your face with warm water to open up the pores, and then smear on honey. Leave on for fifteen to thirty minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.

this will soothe your skin & make it very soft.

mix together plain yogurt, egg yolk and honey.

two tablespoons of yogurt, one egg yolk and one tablespoon of honey.

apply to clean skin.

let dry for about 15 minutes...

rinse well with warm water.

( you can store it in the fridge for about 2 days)

or..try this one:

one teaspoon of powdered milk, one tablespoon of ground almonds, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of aloe vera gel.

10-15 minutes on face.

( can store in fridge for a week)

• Honey for Best Facial

The best facial mask that i have found is honey. Use warm cloth to open pores, smear on honey, leave on 15 to 30 minutes, rinse off with warm water, and then use cold water to close pores. Use for 3 days in a row and then once a week. Sometimes I mix a little gound oatmeal with the honey, which makes a great mask.

M.

Facial Feels Good

One my daughter and I had fun with and found to have a cleansing and softening effect was to mix regular clean kitty litter, the clay kind, with water and strain out the grit. It really felt good.

Carol

Exfoliating Mask

For an easy exfoliating mask, mix three tablespoons olive oil or any good oil and one tablespoon kosher salt mix and gently rub into dry skin. Do not use around eye area. This works great on elbows and feet, but it can also be used on cheeks and forehead

Donna R.

Egg Whites

I use egg whites. Just beat one egg white until it is frothy. Spread it all over your face. Wait until it dries. Rinse it off. My face feels very clean and "tight" after this application. And then I use the yolk for cooking.( I have yet to have found a use for the shell)

DS

Egg Yolk

The best homemade facial mask that I have used is a raw egg yolk. just apply the raw yolk to your face and neck for 30 minutes and rinse with cool water. Egg yolks are high in vitamin A. The mask is very effective in healing blemishes.

Leona

Match Mask to Your Skin Type

For trouble-prone skin, mix oatmeal with water to form a paste.

For normal to oily skin, use an egg white.

For dry skin, use an egg yolk.

In all cases, spread mixture on face and allow to dry. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

For oily skin, witch hazel makes an inexpensive toner.

For dry skin, you may want to add moisturizer while skin is still damp.

Susan

Oatmeal

The cheapest and best facial mask I have ever come up with is oatmeal processed to a powder in the blender and either skim milk or if you are trying to fade spots lemon juice. Really works well for me and I have dry skin.

Jan

More Facial Maks Choices

The kind of the mask you want to use depends on your skin type.

For dry skin, try:

* an egg yolk mixed with olive oil and warmed honey

* sour cream

* plain olive oil

* avocado

For oily skin:

* dissolve a teaspoon of baking yeast in a small amount of warm milk, wait until foamy, then apply (best done in the bath tub);

* puree flesh of a tomato and mix with some potato flour to make a paste;

* cucumber (it will whiten your skin);

* beaten egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice (great for getting rid of blackheads);

* carrots (but don't use this one more than about every other week because it can overdry your skin). This one will make you look tanned.

General refreshing masks:

* grapes (just cut a berry in half and rub lightly)

* strawberries (test behind your ear first, because many people are alergic to strawberies used this way even thougth they can eat them just fine)

* honey and ricotta cheese

Many fruits and vegetables can also be used to good effect. Anything acidic (lemon, strawberries, etc) will tend to whiten and refresh your skin, but you need to be careful if your skin is dry.

In general, don't apply masks more often than about twice a week, and try to vary the ingredients.

It is a good idea to test the mask first. Apply a small amount behind your ear, wait 20 minutes, then wash off. Then wait 24 hours. If the skin behind your ear is normal, then go ahead and use the mask.

Marzena

Egg Yolk and Honey

I reader recently asked if anyone had a recipe for homemade facial masks. I often use an egg yolk and honey mask. Just mix one egg yolk with a little honey and spread it on your face and neck. When it dries, rinse it off. Your skin will feel so fresh and soft!

Sarah W.

• Pineapple and papaya, cut into tiny pieces

• A tablespoon each of pineapple and papaya juice (squeeze out the juice)

• A tablespoon of old-fashioned oatmeal

• A tablespoon of honey (look for one with no additives)

• Lukewarm water

[edit] Steps

1. Collect the ingredients together.

2. Crush the pineapple and papaya and squeeze the juice of each fruit into a bowl.

3. Add the oatmeal and a tablespoon of natural honey.

4. Mix well.

5. Wet your face with lukewarm water, (the water acts to prepare and dry your skin)

6. Gently massage the exfoliant into your skin using circular motions, being careful not to get any into your eyes.

7. Leave exfoliant scrub on for about 5 minutes.

8. Moisten a face cloth with warm water.

9. Gently remove the exfoliant being careful not to get any in your eyes.

10. Once removed, dry your face with a clean towel by patting your face to remove excess water. And there you have it - super radiant skin- the natural way!

11. Use a moisturiser to help seal the nutrients, apply sparsely to prevent clogging of the pores.

[edit] Tips

• By using natural fruit and ingredients, the scrub with give your skin a more revitalised look and smell very yummy!

• Try adding coconut flakes instead or as well as the oatmeal to give your body a sweet smelling sensation

• For a body scrub mix up an extra large batch, and add sugar and some strong tea (black no sugar) which has cooled down, this helps put natural antioxidants back into your skin.

• For a high antioxidant facial, try natural honey all over your face.

Homemade facial masks for All Skin Type

Mask 1. Milk Mask

This is one if the simplest and cheapest mask. Damp some cotton wool with milk and rub it on the face.

Mask 2. Egg Mask

Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. This facial mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.

Mask 3. Cleansing Face Mask

Mix the following ingredients into a paste, apply and leave it for 15 minutes.

1 tablespoon powdered brewer's yeast

1/2 tablespoon yogurt

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon orange juice

1 teaspoon carrot juice

1 teaspoon olive oil

This mask is suitable for all types of skin, particularly if they feel tired and look sluggish or spotty. If the skin is very dry add more oil, and if very oily leave it out. The yogurt cleanses the skin thoroughly and fruits juices provide vitamins and minerals.

Face Packs for Dry Skin

Mask 1. For Mint face pack you will need one teaspoon of mint powder, One tablespoon of yogurt and One tablespoon of multani mitti.

Soak both multani mitti and mint powder in the yogurt for 20 minutes. Then mix them well by beating and apply on your face for 15 minutes. Leave it to dry for some time and then wash off with lukewarm water.

Mask 2. For Egg face pack you will need Egg yolk of one egg, One teaspoon of milk powder and Half teaspoon of honey. After beating egg yolk properly, mix milk powder and honey to it. Continuously beat again to obtain a medium thickness mixture. Apply it on the face and wash off with lukewarm water.

Avacado Face Mask: Avocados make excellent face masks for dry skin. They boast 14 minerals as antioxidant vitamins E and A. To prepare a face mask, mash up avocado, add a touch of sweet almond oil and smooth the mixture over your face, keep it on for as long as possible to nourish and soften the skin.

Face Packs for Oily Skin

Mask 1. Tomato Mask : For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Mask 2. For Potato face pack you will need One teaspoon of potato juice and One teaspoon of multani mitti. Blend both the ingredients together and apply on the face. Leave it until it dries and wash off with lukewarm water.

Marie Antoinette's homemade facial mask: This mask is effective for all skin types, but the witch hazel and lemon can be harsh on dry skin. For preparing this face pack you will need the following ingredients - 1 egg, Juice of one lemon, 4 tbsp cup non-fat dry milk powder and 1 tbsp witch hazel. Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well. Alternatively, you can blend them together by using a fork or a wire whisk. Apply the mixture to your face, neck and chest and allow it to dry for around 15 minutes. Use the remaining cream as a cleanser to remove the mask. Then, rinse your face thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.

Honey Cleansing Scrub: Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.

Gentle Oatmeal Face Mask: A good face mask for oily skin, this recipe is sufficient for one treatment and must be applied as soon as it is mixed. Mix 15 ml/1 tbsp runny honey and 1 egg yolk together in a small bowl, then slowly stir in enough (60 ml) oatmeal to make a soft paste. Smooth the mask in to the skin of the face and neck and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

Face Masks Application Tips

Your skin can change with the seasons. Skin that becomes oily in the hot summer months can become drier in winter and in central heating. So take your skin's quirks into account when choosing your mask.

Cleanse your face before applying the chosen face mask. Afterwards, rinse with warm water and than apply moisturizer.

Most face masks should be left on the skin for between 3 and 10 minutes. For the best results, read the instructions carefully.

If you have combination skin, use two masks - one suitable for oily skin and one for dry skin. Just apply each one to the area that needs it.

If anyone there knows any homemade recipes for facial masks then please send beauty recipes. We get the best ideas from our readers!

Homemade Facial Masks Suggestions Submitted by Alex

The kind of the mask you want to use depends on your skin type.

For dry skin, try these -

an egg yolk mixed with olive oil and warmed honey

sour cream

plain olive oil

avocado

For oily skin, try these -

dissolve a teaspoon of baking yeast in a small amount of warm milk, wait until foamy, then apply (best done in the bath tub)

puree flesh of a tomato and mix with some potato flour to make a paste

cucumber (it will whiten your skin)

beaten egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice (great for getting rid of blackheads)

carrots.

* MAYONNAISE. Apply whole egg mayonnaise on your face (right from the jar) for about 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

* PEACH & BRANDY. Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned or frozen) and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off.

* TOMATO MASK. For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

* BANANA MASH. Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their b*****s "perky." (Just make sure that you don't use too much honey and you use a sturdy bra.)

* HONEY MASK. Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

* MILK OF MAGNESIA. Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then gently pat your face dry with a fluffy towel.

* PEPTO BISMOL. This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle, using a cotton swab. Allow to dry, then rinse with cool water.

Answer 10

i dont know about products, they never seem to work. to clear my skin i simply drink about 3 litres of water a day. it flushes out the toxins in your body, leaving your skin fresher and clearer. eating healthily and excersing also help.  

Answer 11

I would definitely suggest you try SWISS glutathione bar. Its actually a soap intended for skin lightening but it really works well against pimples and the maks they leave behind! it dries them out easily in just 2-3days! a lot of people buy it for that purpose even if they dont have to lighten their skin. check out

http://www.swisscare.blogspot.com

http://www.theswisscare.com

Answer 12

I have that same problem, i use Sudocreme or Benedryl for the actual spots and a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement which includes zinc.

Also making sure I cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night.

Hope this helped.

Amy x

Answer 13

I remember being very careful with my face, because I was scared my acne would never go away. I've looked online for some things you can do at home; I hope it helps, because it worked well for me.

1) When taking a shower, alternate the water from cold to hot every few minutes. Hot water releases the pores and cold water freezes it.

2) If there are big, noticeable pimples, try putting ice on it before going to bed. It'll make the pimple much smaller.

3) Before going to bed at night, put toothpaste on your pimples and sleep with them. Don't wash it out.

I've done all three of those things and my face is much clearer now. ;D

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Answer 14

get pro-active