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Food That Causes Acne

There are several popular studies that demonstrate a link between dairy and acne. Basically, the hormones in the milk cause your sebaceous glands to become over active and product too much oil.

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
The Oil Cleansing Method. Negative Experiences

The most common cause of acne for most people is over active sebaceous glands (oily skin). Although I have not personally reviewed any science on this approach, my experience tells me this is not onl...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Washing Face 3X Day?

I would also recommend only twice a day. Over washing your skin and be irritating and actually make your skin worse. Just wash with Dove soap and a wash cloth once in the AM and once before bed.

In forum Acne

11 years ago
I Give Up

Don't give up. It's human nature to be your own harshest critic and to be overly self conscious about our perceived flaws. Most people with acne don't realize that most people without acne don't thi...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Can I Just Wash My Face With Normal Water ?

If your face is very dry, you should avoid using a stringent. Over washing with an astringent, particularly something with alcohol, will over-dry your skin and actually make your acne worse. I sugge...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
How many times should I wash my face? And can dryness worsen acne?

Washing your face more than twice a day can actually irritate your skin and lead to a more severe case of acne. You should wash your face in the morning and again before bed. And definitely wash you...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
What Is The Lifetime Of A Pimple?

As the previous poster suggested, it will vary. However, it will heal faster if you do not smoke and eat a well balanced diet. And don't pick at it or you raise the chances of getting an acne scar.

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Neutrogena

I used this product for over a month it did not clear up acne, seemed to for the first week then skin just got worse and worse. It was also really harsh on my skin, dried out areas especially around n...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Powderma Has Been A Lifesaver

I have been having these occasional breakout now and then. I suffered from bad acne like lot of others in my teenage years and then it kind of died down. Used to get the occasional pimple once in a wh...

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

12 years ago