Skin Care Tips that Helped Me

[Daylow]

I've been on this planet a good 15 years. And I've had acne for about 4 years of it. So yeah, I'd like to think I'm pretty knowledgeable on the topic.Though I am not a skin care professional, I can at least tell you what has worked for me.

Skincare differs between people, some have dry skin while others oily. Some of these methods may not work for you because of that issue. Trying to find the right solution can be pretty tricky. Years upon years buying products and creams. And you still have pimples on the daily. It sucks.

But there's a science to it. Like most everything. There are reasons your skin is like this.

The hair follicles, or pores, in your skin contain sebaceous glands (also called oil glands). The glands make sebum, which is an oil that lubricates your hair and skin. The sebaceous glands make the right amount of sebum. But as the body begins to mature and develop, hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum. And sometimes, too much.

Pores become clogged if there are too much sebum and too many dead skin cells. Bacteria can then get trapped inside the pores and multiply. This causes acne.

Your skin is made to adapt and fight off toxins. So after a week of applying the same acne treatment, your skin will probably know how to fight it off. And then your product will be useless. Which sucks even more.

And overusing face washes and masks can sometimes make it worse. Things like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or sulphur can dry out your skin, causing it to produce more oil and you know what that means. Acne. Your skin will not get better by pouring product all over it, no matter how hard you try.

My next advice would be, stop picking at your acne. It's not helping, that I can guarantee you. When you pop your pimples it can scar (making it last longer) and push bacteria deeper and further into your skin. Yeah, not good. At all costs, resist the urge to pop it. This will only increase redness and make more pimples.

Drink lots of water. Water will clear your system of toxins. And help clear up your skin as well. If you have really dry skin this can help moisturize your skin and take away blemishes. Just don't drink too much, it will make you feel bloated. And if you drink enough, it could kill you. It takes about 6 liters of water to kill a 165-pound person. So I wouldn't push it.

Tea. Tea helps acne considerably because it's water with more healthy benefits. Green tea reduces sebum production, gets rid of oiliness and protects against acne-causing bacteria. Green tea can also help improve brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible things. There's no doubt that it's good for you.

Eat healthy! Eating junk food and sugar will only make your skin oiler and upset your body. I can't really tell you what to do, this is a decision you have to make on your own. And I don't expect you to walk away from this article eating healthy, I just encourage it. This took away at least half my acne and made me feel so much better.

Don't use all the products you see on tv, I went through years of trying different creams all through puberty and none of it really worked. That or I had an allergic reaction to it. Try a simple mud mask. It most likely won't have any chemicals in it and is least likely to give you an allergic reaction. Mud masks have great absorption properties. As they dry on the face, they absorb and suck up dirt and oil that may have gathered in small cellular crevices throughout the day.

Wash your face in the morning and right before bed, just using water. Using warm water first (opening up your pores) and then using cold water (closing them).

If any of these things work for you, write them in the comments below. And if you have anything to add, say it! The more help the better

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Sincerely, Daylow.

[Bleh-___-]

Nothing helped me except diet. Sometimes the problem is internal and not external. I took a food intolerance test and cut out all the foods that the results said I was intolerant to. My skin cleared up almost immediately (and I had really stubborn acne for 7 years). If that's too much for you, start by cutting out dairy. We're not supposed to consume dairy in our adulthood. Most of us lack the enzyme to break it down which leads to inflammation

[StainedClass]

Where can I find one of these tests?

[Bleh-___-]

@StainedClass you get a blood test done so maybe ask your family physician? It is a bit pricey though, it was about $300 for me. However it was worth it since I'm no longer paying all that money for skin products that don't work

[StainedClass]

I had a blood test done recently, was it supposed to tell me if I had something wrong with me? I know I have no allergies and have been eating dairy my whole life.

[Bleh-___-]

@StainedClass allergies are different from intolerances, it's not the same thing. You have to get a specific blood test to check for food intolerances.
Not having an allergic reaction to milk doesn't mean your body can digest milk. A majority of people stop producing the enzyme lactase between 2 and 5 years old. That means that when you drink milk into adulthood the milk just ferments in the body and leads to inflammation and hence, acne

[StainedClass]

But my acne started when I was 15, and I've been eating dairy constantly throughout my life.

[Bleh-___-]

@StainedClass dude I'm not going to sit here trying to convince you. It's medically proven and if you want to try to get rid of your acne, the information is right there in front of you. The choice is yours

[Bleh-___-]

thanks for MHO :)

[OpalLi]

Great tips. I had problem skin since 13 y. o. My main goal was to get rid of acne. So I visited the dermatologist first. He advised me to take some vitamins (biotin) and make masks with natural ingredients at least twice a week. Additionally, I ordered professional cosmetology equipment at
for home use. I think it's better than going to the beauty salons and spending hundreds of dollars there. I make 2-3 procedures per week and now I see great results.

[soul1112]

I like that they're very simple, straight to the point tips. I get discouraged from most others because I'm mostly too lazy on it.
I've always drank a lot of water, and I don't feel it helped my skin at all. That doesn't mean what you're saying is wrong (since the other 95% or so recommend the same), but I'm also guilty of leaving stuff like washing your face out, as well as eating more healthy.

[jameshogard]

I also drink a lot of Water.. A good therapy to enjoy a Good healthy lifestyle
After wake up early in the morning I drink 2 jugs of water one by one and throw out from my stomach --- It is a good exercise keep me fit and healthy

[RationalMale]

Good mytake!

Also. zinc! Zinc helps stop acne. Make sure you don't have a zinc deficiency, taking zinc cured my acne.