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[Jamjar]

It's really getting me down! I have had acne for 7 years, and in that time I have changed so many things to make it go away. I have tried all the usual things for acne ie: Benzol Peroxide/ Accutane/ Anti-Biotics etc etc. About two years ago I gave up sugar, coffee and alcohol and I became a vegan. I had my vitamin levels tested by my GP and the tests showed that everything was fine. I eat so many vegetables, I eat brown and wholegrain food, drink so much green tea and water, I excersize and use a moisteriser with no harsh oils. I exfoliate (but not too much) I don't pick at my skin. I do everything right! I mean, it has gotten a hell of a lot better that it was, it used to be horrific and now it's moderate. Why am I still getting acne!!!?

Edit: I wash my face twice a day with a gentle cleanser, I moistorise with a fragrance free with no added oils. I am taking no medication and I'm on no birth control. In my experience, medication sorted out the problem for a while and the the problem came back with a vengence. I wake up, wash my face with a E45, moistorise with my fragrance free moistoriser, apply light make-up and in the evening I remove my make-up, wash my face and moistorise. i very occaisonally exfoliate with an asprin and honey mask. That's it.

Edited by Jamjar, 23 July 2012 - 05:56 PM.

[Murph89]

Why don't you post what your using skin care wise. Topicals, cleaners, antiobiotics, etc.

[Green Gables]

Vegan means no dairy?

[ClearDreaming]

It could well be hormonal, have you looked into options relating to that?

[sepsi]

It's possible that even so-called healthy foods cause acne for some people. Whole grain wheat is one good example. Some people just have problems with gluten, and it triggers an inflammatory reaction in them that often leads to acne.

[lightersUP]

Try using a daily moisturizer with AHA instead of a plain one. This will continually exfoliate your skin without too much irritation. In the long run it'll make your face look smoother and even toned, and even helps with acne.

Exfoliation is very important in obtaining youthful skin. As you get older, natural exfoliation of the face slows down, so you can help this process along with daily use of a mild exfoliant.

[helpfulheart]

Have you tried seeing a naturopath? I'm thinking you have some hormonal imbalances.