cystman, I really don't believe grain affects acne. I did that diet too, but I was still getting the same rates of breakouts. Also, Asians will have a hard time coping with not eating rice. We all might go into a mental breakdown without the existence of rice, haha.

hmm thanks for the reply anyways the nature cure pills are supllimental i guess it has like vegetable carbongoldeye,etc...Anyways i guess ur right about bp i put it on and it left ne 3 big black marks alrdy,tannish skin, So i guess ill just use aloe vera now on future pimples. How is vinegar apllied to face anyways?

Sorry for the BIG delay of reply, but about the vinegar, you just apply it with cotton or Q-tips. Just make sure that they're diluted, and don't apply it to areas without acne or else you'll break out on those area, just like what a medication would do. Good luck!

So basicly i get some vinegar any type of vinegar? then i apply it in a q tip then i apply it to the problem areas?

Yup! Some people say that White Vinegar is too strong and bleaches, while some people use them and say they're the best. The most common one though is Apple Cider Vinegar. Remember not to apply it to areas where you have clear skin. Also, it must be diluted. Check the bottle if it says diluted. Apple Cider and Rice Vinegar is the best. Also, this is just a transition product to water. Use Vinegar for like a month or two, then after that, switch to water. You might break out for like a week, but after that, all will be normal and no more need for medications or vinegar, but just water.

However, TOTALLY watch your DIET! I regret eating bags and bags of chocolates. Now, I have two pimples. Well, at least just two compared to dozens before when I was still using medications and etc...

Ok so apple or white is both ok, aplly it for 2months then i just apply pure watert to the water areas.

I dont understand why there are people who are angry at u because ur giving them help. Im mean its not like ur selling anything. Well i holneslty do agree with u in a lot of stuff. Ive recently have wanted to try to use just water but didn't really have courage to do it. Since latley ive started to get really flasky skin. I fit most of ur characterisitcs like my parents not having or had acne and i have pimples only on certain area. So ive decide to try ur regimen but i have a few questions. How do i use the baking soda or vineger. Do i just wet the baking soda a put it in my face or do i just get a regular bottle of vineger and put it in my face like water or what????

I think that washing with a gentle cleanser is better for your skin then exfoliating twice a day with harsh cleansers that irritate your skin. I feel that if you nourish it, your skin will respond in a good way

Thanks. I really do not know why there are those people too, and why they exist on this world. Well, anyways, you just wet the baking soda and apply it to your face as a mask, then leave it for like half an hour or so, or even more, doesn't matter since it's not irritating anyways. Actually, it's the cheapest method as a deodorant. I actually recommend it more than a regular deodorant since it is more effect without the scent. Baking Soda is also a deodorizer, that's why. About the vinegar, I advise you to not use vinegar if you have very clear, untouched areas of your face. I regret doing that. It took me a month or so for my clear face recover from some of the effects of the vinegar.

My cheek has acne, but my forehead doesn't, and is clear, but one day, out of my curiosity, I decided to apply vinegar to my forehead too. As a result, it started to get little bumps the next week. Anyways, after I stopped that and started using the water regimen even to my cheeks and forehead, no more bumps.

That's one of the reasons why I believe that this regimen is perfect for *almost* everyone. Actually, it's not even a regimen, but merely eliminating something.

About the vinegar, you should get a diluted vinegar, rice vinegar or Apple Cider are the best. Get the 5% diluted one and apply it to your face with cotton. Most vinegars are diluted nowadays so you won't have trouble finding them. Do the vinegar thing once a day, but if you have some big bumps, do them twice, but decrease it to once after two weeks or so.

First, just wash your face with just water, then apply vinegar, and let it stay. It will dry off by itself. It will be smelly though, and sting your eye, and maybe your face if you're not used to strong stuff. But, there it is. Have fun, and good luck.

ALSO, WATCH YOUR DIET. I GREW TWO NEW PIMPLES FROM MY ALREADY CLEAR, BUT SCARRED FACE BECAUSE OF EATING LOTS AND LOTS OF CHOCOLATES.

thanx for replys but how many times a day should i apply the baking soda??

Maximum of once every two days. It's not really good applying it everyday, especially before going outside because it just cleansed your skin and removed all the dead skin cells and stuff so your skin after Baking soda is very delicate and sensitive. I usually just use it twice a week. It's not really for acne prevention. I just use it to help remove the red marks left. The real acne preventer is vinegar. I advise that you use baking soda just two to three times a week. That's enough. Any more than that, you're risking yourself for more pimples. K. Good luck!

but the vineger is okay everyday right???

sorry if i bother a lot its just that i want to make 100% sure

Ya, vinegar is ok everyday. Just once a day, or twice if you have big pimples.

Hello! I just wanted to say I'm 29 years old, never had a problem with acne until about a year ago. I believe it corresponded with me going off the pill (after having been on it for 10 years). At first I blamed it on stress, then the stress went away for the most part, and I am still having a horrible problem!! My bf just bought me Proactive, so I'm giving it a try and it seems to be working so far... but after I read your post I believe it makes a LOT of sense. It seems the more products I tried, the worse my skin got! I have to say from a common sense standpoint you make a really good argument. Definately worth a try, what have you got to lose, really? A little potential embarassment for a couple months? Thank you for sharing your experience! I greatly appreciate it!

You're welcome. I'm glad people are happy for my posts. Thanks for that. Good luck for you!

Alright, just as an update, I've been doing this for a month or two already an I am still clear, except for the red marks, and very very small bumps which I don't know why they exists. Good luck you all.

quick question jan carlo...do you think that using a natural cleaser..that contains no chemicals is fine as a face wash...because even if one were to get off of it evenutally there are no harsh chemicals that would cause breakouts..thats my thought anyways...any input on that?

Quick answer to pecan-ice: yes.

Guess why a lot of people have prevented breakout from Cetaphil? It's because it's a very very very soft skin wash. I often doubted how can cetaphil prevent acne before since my face isn't feeling anything and that I wasn't feeling any kind of reaction in my face unlike Proactiv. But guess what, it became the opposite around.

I don't use Cetaphil though, just water. I mean, Cetaphil is $8.00 and water is free and they both have the same effect. Well, I know that's kinda a not exactly true statement, but unless you work on coal mines, restaurant, outside all the time, then I don't believe water is enough. That's when you can use cetaphil.

However, if you just go to an office, or school, or somewhere indoors, then water is fine. I use Cetaphil after I have had a rough day.

OOPS. Wait, I think I didn't answer your question...
pecan-ice, I can't understand your question.

Alright, I'll break it down.
"do you think that using a natural cleaser..that contains no chemicals is fine as a face wash"
-YES, because ACNE isn't caused by dirt. Washing excess oil on your face is enough.

"because even if one were to get off of it evenutally there are no harsh chemicals that would cause breakouts"
-Now, this is what I don't understand. No offense, but work on your construction. Are you asking me a question or you're asking a question, then you're answering your own question?

Nevermind, I get it.
Ok, what you're saying is partially right. If you use harsh cleansers or medications such as Benzoyl Peroxide on your not so severe really acne, you're just destroying your face instead of fixing it. Read my first post again, and you'll understand. Why are you, or actually, why are many of us getting acne? It's because we have genetically inherited this kind of skin. It may be acne prone or acne resistant, depending on the type of skin you inherited. Those with good skins are in no way near to getting acne, except when they eat a whole room of chocolates. We unfortunately have a lower level of skin type, and that's why we get acne.

Now, using medications and harsh chemicals just destroy it even more.

Alright, I believe that satisfies you. K. Good luck!

Anyways, once again, another of my personal update:

-SKIN is as usual, CLEAR! except for the freaking red marks!
-It has been 2 great months already of clear face. I just hope the red marks fade soon cuz it still looks like I have acne.
-Regimen: Water as cleanser (Warm to Hottish water), and carefully watching my diet
-Tea daily and Water only 2 hours before and after meal

Hey, I'm 20 and have mild/moderate acne on my cheeks. I don't, nor have I ever, had any zits on my body at all. I just checked my prescription BP and it has 20% alcohol and fragrance. I'm going to stop using that now, as it is the first time I"ve noticed it. I don't use any products on my nose, forehead and chin and those areas are and have always been 100% clear.

So, even if I don't have body acne and my family doesn't have acne in their genes, once I stop, will I still get a huge breakout? I eat healthy, drink a ton of water everyday, and don't eat sugar or drink alcohol and apparently I'm not acne prone.