I've NEVER have had this many zits before? Help- what's happening to me?

Question

I am 28 yrs old. I have NEVER broken out like this before ever! I usually have flawless fair skin. The pimple breakout is around my T-zone (forehead, nose and my chin especially). Is it my pillow case from sleeping? my diet? my moisturizer? I have a date soon and I need to not look like a pizza :) Please respond if you know anything. Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

your diet its what yu  put through yur body or mabyee it yur time

Answer 2

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and  acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

There is an underlying factor and it may be your hormones. Your pillow case is not the cause unless you have not changed it in a long time an it's dirty. Your diet............ more than likely not! Your moisturizer...........well that depends what's in it. It may be too harsh for your skin type.

I RECOMMEND A GOOD SKIN CARE REGIMEN FOR YOU and I have some inexpensive suggestions for you.

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

Answer 3

You can get acne at any age. Most people just get it as teenagers because that's the time where your skin is most oily, and things like dirt clog your pores. Some people (like you) don't get it until they're in their late 20's or so. Everybody gets it. Just get face wash.

Answer 4

1st: set up an appt. with a dermatologist they can figure it out very quickly, for now i would go to the store and buy a different brand of face wash. also watch for what you're eating.

Answer 5

It can be a lot of factors, especially your diet. Are you eating alot of sugar? Try to  cut back on sugar, especially chocolate (that causes acne). Also be careful when you use telephones (they have alot of oil collected on them, especially when you hold your face to the receiver). That can be the source of the acne by your chin.

Try to wash and moisturize your face every night. As a helpful home remedy for pimples, try regular toothpaste or baby powder to dry them up.

Answer 6

i know exactly what you mean, im 30 and im breaking out.  ive realised that a lot of things can cause these break outs.  stress, diet, not drinking enough water, hormone imbalance. not washing your face often enough, using a moisturiser with too much oil. etc etc etc. or as someone mentioned, even holding the telephone to your face.

Try washing your face a little more often with a mild face wash - you dont want to dry out your face, and dont touch your face without washing your hands first ie. dont cream your hands and then touch your face.

im told that toothpaste actually helps send down pimples (its hasnt worked for me as yet), and try not to pop them (this is a lesson i need to learn).

Answer 7

i have the same problem:( go see a dermintologist.. if you don't wanna do that get proactive.

acnes caused by different things for every1 and i cant determine wat couases it.

here are some causes:

stress

puberty(menstual cycle.. or just hormoes its most comon in teen yrs)

eating lots of fatty foods

dirty face

excess oil on your face

lack of sleep

gross pillow case *try washing it)

Answer 8

keep a healthy diet ; say byebye too all the grease ! thats what rlly f*cks up the face; drink plenty of water and change your pillow case like every other day; that could be causin breakouts too; also get something for acne at a drugstore or sumtin ;  then use the moisterizer and dont pop the pimples; that could lead to even more ; !!! seriouslyy ; anyweyy; uhm hOped i helpedd =]

Answer 9

  Rodan and Fields has an acne medicine called Unblemish that works real well.  It has dermotologist quality medicine and actually cleans your whole face from the inside out, not just your acne problem.  It cleans bacteria, excess oil, helps fill in pock marks, helps reduce acne scarring, and clears your skin.  It comes with a 60 day supply and you are encouraged to use it the whole 60 days so it can actually have time to clean out your skin.  You usually see results in a few weeks but sometime it takes closer to a month.  usually it seems to get worse( for a few days) before it gets better because it is cleaning out the dirt, bacteria and impurities in your skin.  It usually clears your whole face and even if you get an occassional pimple it dries up or clears very quickly.  It is also guaranteed to work with a 100% money back guarantee.  for more info or to order go to www.rodanandfields.com/jallan