Some good face wash's?

Question

ok so I have achne problems on my forehead and nose. I have tried many different things to try to get rid of it. what works best for u? does proactive work well? I dont no what to do! my zits are getting out of control!!! HELP!!!!

Answer 1

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

After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.

Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or 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! 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.

Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.

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

Answer 2

Tea tree oil soap from Holland & Barrett, it gives you a very clean feeling but try to use it only on your T zone(nose,forehead and chin) not under your eyes.

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/p...

Answer 3

Noxzema Daily Exfoliating Cleanser worked wonders for my face. I've been using this product for a few years now. I use it in the shower, so my pores are nice and open. The micro beads buff away dead skin, leaving your skin feeling fresh and the eucalyptus oil really helps with that, too!

Also, this product has no acne medication in it, so it won't interfere with other skin medications or, in my case, won't irritate the skin!

After you get out of the shower, rub a little non-scented, non-medicated lotion on your face. Aveeno works well for this, though you should just use a drop or so.

Answer 4

i always have the problem is i always over clean my face and use

to much product stick to something simple and keep in mind that

it may take a week or two to start to work it may get worse before

it get better. i use the wave though and it works quite well and makes

my face feel nice and clean. i use it in the shower at night and when

i wake up in the morning.

GOOD LUCK :)

Answer 5

I had this problem when I was pregnant. Instead of popping them, use a hot wet washcloth and put them over it. The heat/steam.hotness will make the puss flow to the top. Easily and carefully take your nail and scrape the head off. Don't pop though. Keep using the washcloth maneuver.

Ice or cold things help the swelling go down. I also use St. Ives blackhead wash and blemish wash every night after a shower. Great for removing make up too. And then right before I go to bed, an Oxy pad. They come in different levels. Try whichever suites you.

If you have any perfume lotions, do not use them on your face. I also use Medline Remedy Skin Repair Cream (with olivamine). Not sure where to get it, my mom did. Maybe google it??

Some people find toothpaste to work, but on others, it irritates the skin, which makes it harder and longer to go away.

If you're in school, or work out or anything, take Oxy pads with you and use after you sweat or get your face dirty. And try not to wear foundation or blushes or anything like that. They are so full of chemicals and break you out. If you must, put on a good lotion, non perfume, on your face before you apply it.

Hope any of this helps!!