Acne Solution?

HanaNotBanana · 2015-03-01T20:01:43+00:00

I recommend looking at /r/skincareaddiction. A lot of things you see online will be way off (like baking soda. Don't ever use baking soda on your skin), but SCA (both the subreddit and the website) are AWESOME resources for most skin problems.

killtheghoul · 2015-03-01T20:51:39+00:00

People are recommending you visit /r/SkincareAddiction -- which is great, don't get me wrong -- however, jumping into the sub with minimal background knowledge on skincare can sometimes be overwhelming, so here's a few tips. (Btw, I am no expert, just someone who has struggled with PIH for ages and has done some research.)

If her skin is a high priority to her, she should consider rechecking her routine. A good, basic routine should consist of a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen. An even better routine would be a double cleansing (oil cleanser like this, followed by a cream or foaming cleanser, like this), toner, serum(s), moisturizer, and sunscreen.

Your skin has a pH somewhere around 5-6, and when buying products, they should also be near that pH range. Many drugstore cleansers can have pH levels of 8-12, which is why I recommend Cetaphil. Buy a home pH testing kit and use it on products you buy to check them out.

The cleanser should also have salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in it. OR her cleanser can have an AHA instead -- glycolic, malic, citric, and lactic acids. Those two categories, however, should not be combined. One or the other.

The toner used should be alcohol-free if she has dry skin. If she has oily or combination, I would still be wary of using a toner with alcohol, but it is whatever feels best on her face.

Serums can be hard for a lot of people to get started with, and many people don't use them at all. But this is the place in her routine that can be mixed and matched to suit her needs. Tea tree, green tea, and vitamin C serums can all work wonders for acne prone skin. Say her acne clears, though, and she wants to focus on keeping wrinkles at bay? There are serums for that too. :) Sokoglam.com is a great place to start, as is paulaschoice.com

Moisturizer should never be skipped, even if she has oily skin. Leaving skin too dry can actually cause the skin to overcompensate with excess sebum production. If her face feels tight at the end of her routine, she needs a better moisturizer. Choose a light moisturizer for the daytime, and a heavier moisturizer for nighttime. Yes...that is two face washes a day.

And finally, sunscreen. SPF 30 is the minimum requirement here. No, SPF in her makeup or BB cream is not good enough. You need much more sunscreen on your face than you need foundation. How does sunscreen help with acne? It keeps the scars from leaving red/dark marks after the pimple is already gone. It is also SO good for your skin. She should think of the sun as an evil Mayan god, eager to suck the soul out of your body via your skin. That might be overkill...but call me crazy, I hide from that beast in the sky whenever possible.

Again, I am not an expert. If someone knows more and has some input, please add to this. However, I used to be the sort of teenager who wiped my face with an Oxy pad and called it good. There are a lot of steps here, but it truly pays off. If she is following these steps and sees no results, consider a dermatologist. I would also like to give a shout out to PocketDerm. $20 a month for a personalized prescription of a compounded face cream, with a dermatologist over your phone. Idk, just check it out.

StingrayVC · 2015-03-01T20:19:45+00:00

Oil cleansing and drinking lots of water.

Aine_of_knockaine · 2015-03-01T19:39:01+00:00

Tea Tree oil will help. Have her wash her face and mix a few drops of it with water. Drop a washcloth in the water and put it on her face for 5-10 minutes. If that is inconvenient mix it with moisturizer or her face wash. Tea tree will burn the eyes so be careful not to get it in them.

She can also use vinegar (helps balance the ph of skin) or make face masks with kaolin clay and chocolate (kaolin clay dries oily skin and chocolate actually has anti-oxidants in it that are great for stopping acne). Exfoliation will also help. You can make sugar scrub at home by mixing sugar with a small amount of honey and olive oil.

If home remedies aren't useful see a dermatologist. She may need something stronger.

Bakerofpie · 2015-03-01T20:22:26+00:00

I suddenly got acne right after getting married and had trouble with it for an entire year until I started oil cleansing. It took about a month but my skin cleared up dramatically. I definitely recommend it.

wifeintraining · 2015-03-01T20:05:44+00:00

What is her current skincare routine? Certain products can aggravate acne by having too high of a PH, being too irritating for skin, and oddly enough, being too drying. Have her check out /r/skincareaddiction, they have a ton of good advice! I've struggled with acne for years, and am finally getting better thanks to SCA and /r/asianbeauty (oftentimes much cheaper products with outstanding results!). And of course, make sure she drinks lots of water, wears her sunscreen, and changes her pillowcase as often as possible! :)

katsumii · 2015-03-01T20:01:44+00:00

You may want to try: reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction

For me, I check the ingredients. I focus on salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. I won't advocate a certain brand or product, because different types of washes, lotions, gels, etc. work for different types of skin. My acne is naturally oily, and the products I use work well for me.

Good luck to you and your girl!

Onamai · 2015-03-02T06:48:37+00:00

I recently switched to using raw, unfiltered honey (must be this, not the honey that comes in the little bear!) on my face twice a day. Once in the morning and once before bed, my face has cleared up a lot. All you need to do is put about a teaspoon of honey on your fingertips, add a small amount of water and rub gently on your face. It can be washed off immediately or be left on for 10-15 if you have the time. I have naturally oily skin and the honey has helped keep it in check, it is both drying and moisturizing at the same time. I personally prefer this method as there are no harsh chemicals in it and it feels/smells wonderful. Hope that helps!

FlowerAndWillowWorld · 2015-03-02T23:59:59+00:00

Like others have said, oil cleansing(or in my case Pond's cold cream which is the same idea). If she has dry skin this will be a big step in the right direction. CeraVe in the tub is also an excellent moisturizer, totally deserving of the praise it gets over at skincareaddiction.

Also chemical exfoliants are worth a try. The before and afters I have seen in terms of clearing up acne and redness are amazing. I've only just started using them myself so I can't give much personal feedback at the moment.

SoonToBeMrsHim · 2015-03-03T19:42:39+00:00

Her diet is very good, we cook home meals all the time with fresh and organic ingredients.

As others have said....

What's her dairy intake like? I've known 2 people who were not blood relatives that both found a lot of success by taking the bulk of the dairy out of the diet. The female still has some, but the male is almost 100% dairy free. Their skin is fantastic.

It sounds like an old wives tail or snake oil - just avoid dairy! But dairy can have a lot of hormones.

August12th · 2015-03-02T05:15:27+00:00

I'd try changing her/ your pillow case every night or every other night helps keep your skin clean

2015-03-02T19:38:13+00:00

Acne.org worked for me. I tried Proactiv and it made my sensitive skin red, sore and flaky.

2015-03-02T22:00:14+00:00

The ingredients you can use are benzoyl peroxide (example: Basiron) and salicylic acid (example: http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/skin-care-categories/aha-and-bha-exfoliants/_/Skin-Perfecting-Two-Percent-BHA-Gel-Exfoliant/ ).

dbie22 · 2015-03-02T23:37:42+00:00

When I was younger up until around 4 years ago I didn't even get a single pimple, my diet consisted of veggies mainly but I also had whatever fried thing my family made at home. My diet is horrible nowadays, avoid fast food at all costs.

I'd recommend hitting the gym regularly but not on a B.S. program, get something like stronglifts 5x5 or like what Martin Berkhan offers to his clients at www.leangains.com. Also avoid dairy, lol, I got my worst pimples from eating too much yogurt and too much whey protein.

Drink a lot of water too

TX_Peach · 2015-03-17T18:24:23+00:00

I would suggest she visit a dermatologist. I struggled with acne for many years or so I thought. In desperation I went to the doctor. I do not have acne, I have rosacea. For years I made my skin raw and angry by trying so many types of cleansers and creams, altering my diet, water temperature, go in the sun - no, stay out of the sun. I was going mad.

An experienced dermatologist can help her. I rarely have flair ups now and when I do, they are manageable. Best to you and her.

stillnoturday · 2015-03-02T03:34:59+00:00

Accutane and drinking water

2015-03-02T10:04:17+00:00

No gluten no dairy. Zinc piccolo 50mg once a day. Vit d3 10,000 iu per day. Fish oil 6g per day. curcumin (as directed depending on the brand). Lugols iodine 4 drops (25mg) in water once a day. Selenium 150mcg once per day. Colloidal silver directly twice daily on the spots. Lugols iodine once daily directly on the spots.

Title	Acne Solution?
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Date	March 1, 2015 7:31 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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