How is it some girls have perfectly clear skin?

[cbirnell]

I don't get it. I struggle to be completely blemish free. Is it birth control? Is that what makes girls have wonderful skin?

[kimmiec333]

i have really clear skin that my friends are all like "wtf do you do to get that?!" here's what I do:

1: use a natural facial scrub, its better for your skin then putting all the chemicals on it

2: don't wear any make up like cover up! seriosly! I had perfectttt skin before, then my friends started using cover up and got me to use it, though I didn't need it, it just looked fun...3 days after using it, my forehead broke out and it took months! to get it back to clear :( your just gonna make your skin worse with make up

3: you can ask your doctor for creams that prevent and get rid of blemishes. I use Adapalene and clindamycin together at night before I go to bed, there great and a pretty good price

4: use moisturizing creams/gels ment for your face. Garnier moisturizing rescue refreshing gel-cream works well for my skin but it depends on your skin type for what's best for you. (if you start using the creams in #3, your skin might dry out so that's were this comes in handy for. plus when your older, not only will your skin be clear, but also less wrinkles.

5: drink lots of water, it flushes out toxins from your skin.

6: don't touch things that are oily (like hair) or things that will have lots of bacteria on them becacuse it then spreads the bacteria to your skin.

7: squeeze the oil out of the pores in your skin to prevent zits, do this at night, since it makes your skin red for a bit. becareful doing this on your nose though because it can break blood things and create marks on your nose ( though I do this every 3 days for 6 months and it hasn't happened to me) after squezing the pores wash your face so no bacteria is left on the surface. they do this when you go get a facial at the spa.

8: you may want to go get your skin professionally cleaned at a spa every month or 2, though if you take care of it you really shouldn't need to to have nice looking skin.

[smokahontas]

It can be the genetics from their parents. If your parents have a history of acne then you are most likely to get it as well. The makup you used, caked faces and powder coverups is really not good for your skin because powder concealer has silk and silk irritates the skin. The food you eat, usually if you drink soda and eat junk food then you are more likely to have pimples. Not washing your face on a regular bases can be the same as well, keep your face well moisterized. Messing with your blemishes as well can make it worse so try to avoid touching your infected area, it will naturally go away on its own. I know from personal experiances that I don't want anyone to see my blemishes and strive to have perfect skin which I know that is not going to happen but I use liquid base concealer, it is way better for you then a powder concealer. Birth control can have side affects and can only work for some people but hey try it out maybe it will work for you. Don't try hard to be blemish free because honestly no girl in this world who is a teenager or older is blemish free, the people you see in magzines, modeling, and commercials are probably photoshopped or eliminate the the blemishes on a computer. Don't let the media fool you most of it is fake. If you look real close to the people who you think have perfect clear skin probably has a blemish or two. Honestly I don't pay that much attention to see if people have blemishes, it is a natural thing that basically every girl and guy goes through, it called puberty. It is totally normal for people to look at their face and notice every little imperfection but other people who look at you probably don't notice them. Imperfections are good and should be accepted.

[peace-love-couture]

I took Accutane for 6 months, along with birth control (which helped SO much) and till this day I continue to use Epiduo.

Birth control can definitely help and for me personally, there were other benefits related to taking birth control such as easier periods and no cramps (yay!). I definitely would recommend birth control if you find that your hormones are causing you breakouts.

The "secret" to clear skin is using products that are right for your skin type and making healthy lifestyle choices.

-Exfoliate your skin 1-2x a week with a scrub

*St.Ives, Lush & Queen Helene have good scrubs

-Use a masque once a week

*Queen Helene, Peter Thomas Roth & Philosophy have great masques

-Cleanse your skin in the morning when you wake up, at night before bed and after exercising

-ALWAYS remove makeup from your skin with a makeup remover/wipee AND cleanser before going to bed

-Use a medicated cleanser at least once a day

*Medicated being with Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide. If you have blackheads, whiteheads or cysts, Salicylic Acid is your best choice in prevention and treatment. Neutrogena has face washes with Salicylic Acid. If you have pimples, then Benzoyl Peroxide is probably your best choice. If those are too irritating, stick to Purpose or Cetaphil as they have no medication and are recommended for sensitive, acne prone skin. I find that they work best since they are non irritating and cause no breakouts.

-Get 7-9 hours of sleep a day.

*I find this makes the biggest difference in whether my skin is dull or not and if I'm lacking in sleep my pores look huge and my skin looks dull and dry

The dermatologist is your best bet and that's coming from someone who had to take Accutane.

[thisislifebaby]

Genetics,diet, amount of water you drink, hygiene (ex. are you using the right face wash, do you sweat a lot etc..), make-up (foundation, cover up etc..). I have good/clear skin but I do take a lot of care of it, I don't eat junk food, fatty/oily foods, gluten or very much dairy, I drink a lot of water, I wash my face 2x a day (I use a face wash and scrub in the morning and only face wash at night), I never wear foundation, I use cover up that is for pimples, before bed I take off all my make-up and wash my face, if I get sweaty I rinse my face with water. I occasionally get a few pimples and before my period my skin get's "bad" like I will have a few pimples and my skin just won't feel smooth.

[Catie101]

genetics, diet, age, make-up, hygiene, etc. a diet involving low amounts of sugar; mainly only natural sugars makes your skin very clear. zinc helps clear your skin. dermatologists and doctors can always help. finding the right products for your skin type is important of course as well as being hygienic e.g. not touching your face too much, never going to bed wearing make-up, washing your face in the morning and at night, moisturizing, etc. teens generally have more acne than adults due to hormonal changes. and genes of course; acne and skin conditions can be hereditary. makeup? well that's pretty self explanatory.

[samhradh_ean]

I think a lot of the time, it's genetics. Or they were lucky enough to find a product that works well for them. Different things work for different people, and it can be hard to find the right products- sometimes it never happens. Birth control can do the trick for some girls, for others it can make their skin even worse, depending on the type.

[Anonymous]

genetics plays the biggest role. I have perfectly clear skin but my sister has severe acne. I got my moms skin she got my dads.

i would see a dermatologist about the issue, they have new medicines available nowadays, my sister got this new cream its working for her and also pills that are not accutane or BC it starts with an m...i forgot the name.

[Opinion Owner]

also I heard acne.org regimen has worked wonders for people. there's lots of reviews on YouTube.

[sephora]

usually makeup, or they just take really good care of their skin.

watch this, don't be fooled when you see girls with "perfect skin"

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=ex33wtqnNz8

[Marrryyyyy]

i used to be a professional model - trust me, it's makeup.

[Anonymous]

Not most of the time..when I have pms I start to break out but then it goes away

[99PROBLEMS]

Genes or lots and lots of water

[fascination_streak]

She nailed it! It's all in the gene pool! My skin was HORRIBLE when I was younger and it lasted for years. It royally sucked.

[ixi10]

lol genetics

[stillagoodgirl]

Eat healthy

[johari]

Drink lots of water

[ArrograntWarrior]

probably make up