I need some serious help please! (:?

Question

okay, so i have started using the wave by Neutrogena. and the first day it was great. my face felt soft and clean. the days following that it was the same. not really a difference. and now i use it about the 8th day. and my acne has increased so much!!! i have no idea what happened.... i also have started using the Neutrogena Rapid Clear pads... does anyone know if those work?

i need help! my skin is oily, medium acne on forehead. black heads on forehead, nose and chin... does anyone know a product that can help me remove this acne? it isn't that bad. but seriously acne SUCKS

thanks xx

Answer 1

i feel for you sweetie. i had the same problem until i started using murad. it is excellent. they have a website www.murad.com. there products really improved my skin. if you can't get the murad, stop using the wave and get a cleaner with staylic acid and a treatment with the same and an oil control lotion. using a clay mask once or twice a week will also help control the oil and pull out the impurties(blackheads). to find a clay mask you will need to go to a cosmetic counter at the mall or merle norman makes a great one.

Answer 2

Proactive works pretty well.

And theres this new "black head eraser" thing that I saw on the commercial. Not sure if it works but no reason why you shouldnt try it.

Maybe you're stressed out?

good luck =)

Answer 3

Well, I cannot tell you everything to do, but I also stuggle with acne and what has helped me is I use Cetephil face soap.  When it gets really bad, My mom has a face steamer that I use.  Basically I I just put my face over the machine which produces steam ( I think you can get them at wal mart or something) and cover my head with a towel.  The steam opens the pores to remove dirt and other stuff that clog pores.  Then after about 15 minutes under the steamer, I wash rinse my face with warm water, then wash with face soap and rinse again with warm water.  then after you are done washingm rinse again with cold water.  (cold water closes pores to block dirt from getting in.  Then you can try using a mild toner (like witch hazel, which cleans off the little dirt that cleansers can leave behind) and finish with a very good moisurizer.  ( moisturizer also helps to protect dirt from getting into pores)  I like the Olay moisurizers with spf 15.  If it's not that bad, you probably don't have to do all of these things.  Mine is not that bad and usually all I do is wash with cetephil and use moisturizer.  Hope this helps!

Also, Proactive has worked for some people that I have talked to, but it didn't work for me and I have heard other people say that it didn't work for them either.  So, I think it may be worth a shot, but it may have the potential to bring your acne back after a while like it did with me.

Answer 4

I HAD the exact same problem until my dad ordered Proactiv. for me I been using it for only like 3 days and I haven't gotten ONE zit! :)

It also cleared up my complexion

I know its expensive, but its worth it :)

It changed my whole attidude, Now i can go to school with NO makeup :)

Trust Its worth it and I it doesn't work you get youre money back!!!

Answer 5

i feel ya! yeah it sux!!!

just try using a different face wash

if its still getting worse go to a dermatologist

Answer 6

Most likely it is not the the new face cleanser you are using that is causing the acne. I hate to say this but it will not disappear over night or even in a couple weeks. It takes up to a month to notice a difference, any dermatologist will tell you this. Most likely your face is breaking out due to hormones. Have you been stressed ect? Or if it is almost that time of month (more hormones are produced causing a breakout). I recommend  Positively radiant daily cleansing pads by Aveeno.This product is amazing. I would say use this. I know you said your face breaks out but just use the normal kind. Do not use the clear complextion cleansing pads by aveeno. Trust me. I notice a huge difference. Also, most break outs are due to hormones in the body and they cause breakouts. So drink lots of water and be healthy and try those pads. They work great for me.

Answer 7

nothing removes acne!!!!

over the counter medicine helps prevent acne.....really cant do anything but wait or pop them out

Answer 8

i know what your saying! i bought the neutrogena wave, and after using it for several days i noticed my acne got worse, so i stopped. Proactiv works okay, and neutrogena rapid clearing gel can be used directly on a pimple, and it clears it well, it does dry out your skin though. Neutrogena also making an acne clearing kit that I've heard was good. So does clean and clear, but i don't know if its good. but, clean & clear makes a good blackhead cleanser that you can get at drugstores or target or walmart x x

Answer 9

I dont have acne.  I have a perfect clear skin. I don't use anything.  I heard ProActive is good.  Have you tried that?

Answer 10

try the oil-free acne wash in grapefruit and elminating spot gel. they work pretty well. but the acne wash may cause your skin to be dry,so use a good moisterier. i use aveeno's.