Ive been drinking 6-8 glasses a day, and i use proactiv, but my face isnt clearing up! what is happening? ?

Question

mine arent huge.

but they are the little ones, that you cant pop but you can see them, there around my mouth, around nose, but not on it and my temples

7 minutes ago

oh yea, and i just started getting them this summer.

last year my face was flawless. but then the year before that, it was kinda of bad

Answer 1

Diet, unlike some posters have suggested, does not cause your face to breakout. Oil based products such as soap, make-up, and lotion can make the problem worse. If you are using any oil based products on your face then move to a water based product for make-up and lotion.In regard to soap there are a few facial scrubs and soaps from Neutrogena for example that are designed specifically for this issue.

In the event that what you have tried is not working then maybe seeing a dermatologist may help you get your problem under control. By seeing a dermatologist they may prescribe stronger products, give you advice on the best way to control the outbreaks, and in some cases give you medication to control it.  

Answer 2

ok i had the same problem now don't listen to

the stuff saying don't eat junk food its not true

cause i completely stop eating junk food and i

still got pimples but this is what i did every morning

i washed my face with just soap and water and every night

and every time in the shower just wash ur face extra hard

to remove all the dirt and ur face will start to clear up in a week or two

well good luck

Answer 3

The sucky part is that hormones have a lot to do with your skins clarity.. from what you describe it sounds like your hormones are being wacky right now since you had clear skin last year, but no worries just wash your face twice a day and do ALL the proactive steps and keep drinking that water! A great quick fix for ones that are driving you crazy is clearasil's vanishing cream. They sell a little tube of cream you can rub into targeted areas, like around your mouth, when I had pimples it would clear it up overnight if I rubbed it on right before bed. Hope that helps a bit

Goodluck!! =)

Answer 4

The little pimples come from your face being too dried out.

Use Proactive less, and use face lotion.

Answer 5

Be sure to wash your face befoe you go to bed and if you can, pull your hair back away from your face when you sleep. Keep up with drinking water and ProActiv and consider a dermatologist. Good luck!

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.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle