This is what seemed to really keep my acne at bay

I've had acne for MANY years. Since about 5th grade (now almost 20). Retin a micro got rid of my nodules but I still got lots of pimples. Organic extra virgin coconut oil has been amazing for me. I hear the cold press type is better. You can usually buy it at health food stores. I take 1-2 tablespoons orally every day. I just scoop it out and eat. It is kind of gross, but I think it's better to eat it that way than cooking it because cooking it might take away some of the benefits. I usually hold it in my mouth until it melts a bit and then swallow because the texture of it solid is the grossest thing, really (and that is coming from someone who took tablespoons of flaxseed oil, drank aloe vera gel, and ate raw onion all to try and reduce acne).
I still take flaxseed and fish oil pills every day, but my skin didnt really clear up until I added the coconut oil. You can apply it topically, but it might break people out, so I caution that. But sometimes just a dab on only the pimple at night helps it to be less pink and heal faster.
The good thing is that the oil is good for other things too like losing weight, digestion problems and whatever else that they say haha. I just take it for skin so I don't really know the other benefits that well. The point is it doesn't cause damage like oral antibiotics does and did to me.
Anyway, ask questions if you'd like. I hope you guys try this because it has helped me, but that being said, I always tell people to not just jump at ever "cure" on here. I used to do that, and I'd end up doing 20 remedies at once, which just made my skin more irritated than ever. Research it and then decide. Good luck everyone!

Acne sufferer for many years, finally clear but left with bad red marks

Hi there! I have been on this site for a long time. I had pretty bad acne. Sometimes it would be mild but then I went through horrible periods of MANY nodules. Ive been almost completely clear now for a couple months or so. The marks are fading but VERY slowly. I think it looks worse because I am soo pale. I was wondering if there were any suggestions for quicker healing without applying anything to my face? Maybe like certain vitamins? Thanks!

My Nature's Cure Log-Pictures now included

Hi there..
I'm a 17 year old girl from Southern California. I've had acne since 5th grade.. and am now a senior in highschool..
I've tried everything.. and although my skin has improved since being a member on acne.org.. I still have noticeable, bothersome acne that really affects my life every single day.
I thought I'd create a daily log on here to keep track of my progress, offer my opinions on this popular medication incase anyone else is interested, and maybe get some support from fellow acne.org-ians

I finished my second day on Nature's Cure (sorry for starting it on the second day),I got a new small pimple on the right side of my chin.. and a new scary large pimple in the making on my left cheek.. I can feel it underneath the skin and am praying it dies beneath the surface.. My skin is red and irritated from the cream..

My other active pimples at the moment:
One large, sore, red papule type of one on the left side of my chin, almost underneath the chin..
One large, painful, red pimple uner my left nostril.. Which I have unfortunately picked at the last couple of days.. making it more inflamed most likely
A small inflamed (because picked at) pimple near the right nostril..
and a painful papule (not picked at) on the left side of my nose..
I have lots of red marks.. but those are the only real active pimples I have at the moment.
I will update tomorrow night!
Wish me luck please!
Prayers are really appreciated.. I want to have a good senior year.. I want to go on the senior europe trip in May without acne.. that would be my absolute dream..

I'll keep you updated!


Oh, by the way.. this is the exact thing I am using
Nature's Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp...amp;catid=47638
and for cleanser I'm using cetaphil.. and for lotion I'm using cetaphil

Please Help!

How often should I use a mud mask for best results?
My sister won a big thing of Jafra mud mask.. and I want to know if it's ok to use every day.. or every other day..?
Please help!

anti-inflammatory diet?

I'm curious...
I noticed when I ate a lot of onion and garlic my skin just overall looked a lot better.. and my red marks and pimples were smaller and not as red.
someone told me onions and garlics are anti-inflammatory.. which would make sense... seeing how taking down the inflammation would make your face look better... So I'm curious.. has ayone noticed that a lot of the foods people say are bad on here.. are foods that aggravate inflammation...
such as dairy, red meat, white flour and sugar..

Maybe we should try looking at what foods are anti-inflammatory and which ones aren't?

here's what one site has for anti-inflammatory foods..
Vegetables:
Artichokes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Carrots
Chili peppers
Cucumber
Dark leafy green vegetables
Garlic
Green peppers
Kale
Onions
Orange sweet potatoes
Red bell pepers
Red chili peppers
Spinach
Tomato products
Winter squash
Zucchini

Fruits:
Apples
Apricots
Avocado
Berries
Blueberries
Cantaloupe Cherries
Cranberries
Dates
ried apricots
Grape juice
Grapes
Kiwi
Mangoes
Oranges
Other citrus fruits
Pineapple
Plums
Prunes
Raisins
Red grapes
Strawberries

Proteins, Beans, and Nuts:
Almonds and other nuts
Fortified eggs
Ground flax seeds
Herring
Mackerel
Peanuts
Pumpkin seeds
Salmon
Sardines
Soy beans Soy products
Sunflower seeds
Tofu
Tuna
Walnuts

Fats:
Flax seed oil
Olive oil
Walnut oil

Spices and Miscellaneous:
Basil
Bay leaves
Black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger root
Green tea
Mint
Mustard
Nutmeg
Oregano
Red wine
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Turmeric root

So what do you all think about this?