Overcoming Adolescent Acne [Log]

So- where to begin? Facts, I think.

Current Age: 14yrs 7 months
Gender: female
Age Acne started: 12.5 yrs when it was only very, very mild *sigh*
Acne Severity now: mild to moderate before menstruating
Acne suspected causes: Menstruation cycle, heredity, hormonal imbalance (being a teenager with crazy hormones and all )
Heredity: Yes, mum said she had acne from [about] age 13-18. Dad-mild I think.

And what I've previously tried:

Tea Tree Oil (TTO)

- helps but does not prevent acne to full extent
- Grandpa told me it's like 'mild': only kills bacteria for max. of half a minute
- I tried/still am trying swiping a liquid of about 5% TTO and 75% water on face 2 or 3 times daily
-> have been doing consistently for 3 weeks now
- did use TTO 100% as spot treat a while ago - very shiny/oily face

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

- drinking 10mL /8 ounces (which is 250mL or one cup measurement) rain water.
-> have been doing this consistently for 1 month now
- healed scabs and sores of my body faster (who doesn't fall once in a while? )
- less of a breakout come menstruating
- heals pimples faster
- not doing so great at preventing pimples though

Neutrogena Skin Clearing Cleanser/Mask with salicylic acid and natural clay minerals

- doesn't say how much SA in it, I rang up the Johnson and Johnson company to ask- they couldn't tell me because 'it's like a secret recipe' depending on how much SA you put, something like that
- I suspect there is less than 2% or even 1% because don't they have to say if it's 2% (max legal amount) as a warning? Maybe even less than 0.5% because Clean & Clear's moisturizer says it has 0.5% SA (written on the package of the product).
- feels good on skin
- not sure it prevents acne too much - haven't been using this consistently

--> friend has, and she still has mild acne.
- feels like that after-swimming feel on face- clean but...missing natural facial oil?
- just a side note: I think this is only sold in Australia? I couldn't find any reviews on it.

I'll write more later,
things to do.

Gabby

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