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Is There One Supplement That Contains Most/all Of The Vitamins/minerals To Improve Acne Prone Skin?

Stop and look into a daily Apple Cider Vinegar tonic. 2 tablespoons mixed into a glass of water, 2-3 times a day. This has done wonders for my complexion. I wish I knew about this earlier in life.

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Question About Switching From Bp To Salicylic Acid

Look into topical Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. If you're tired of trying all those chemicals, you should try this natural remedy. Who knows, it might clear you up for good. If it doesn't, you can go back ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Infected Acne Still Huge Red, Black, Hard, Swollen

Try some Witch hazel on a cotton ball. Stop using hot treatments. I know it sucks waiting for something to heal, but that's all you can do now. The witch hazel will keep the spot disinfected and take ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Should I rinse off apple cider vinegar after applying topically?

I just discovered ACV and it's amazing!   I wash my face with a gentle cleanser then tone with a 1:1 ACV/distilled water solution, morning and night. I find that I don't even need a moisturizer ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Craziest Acne Treatment You've Tried?

The weirdest is using ACV as a toner. It smells so bad! Surprisingly though it's clearing me up fast.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Starting University With Relatively Clear Skin Then Boom...acne Again. Help 🙁

You're very pretty!   I second the use of raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar. Drink 2 tbsp. in a glass of water, morning and night. Also make a toner 1:1 ACV & distilled water. Use this mor...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Regimen Works But Burns Skin

If you enjoy the benefits of BP but can't stand creams, try Oxy Maximum Face Wash which contains 10% BP. The concentration may be higher than what you've used before, but you rinse off the product so ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Do People Constantly Judge?

Unfortunately, judging someone's skin is a natural reaction for all of us. It's terrible though when people treat others with acne like they're on a lower level. I've seen this happen many, many tim...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
28 And Still Can't Stop My Acne

Hey Jim, try Oxy Maximum Face Wash with 10% BP and follow with a moisturizer of your choice. Do this twice a day and it should help you. It's been the most reliable product for me, you just need to st...

In forum Adult acne

13 years ago
I Want To Finally Get My Acne Under Control

Do you use a moisturizer? Maybe your skin is getting irritated by all the topicals you're using.

In forum Acne

13 years ago
My Clear Skin Has Been Ruined! I Need Advice Please (Before And After Pics Included):(

Sorry you're going through this! It sounds like you're using the same products that kept you clear in the past, so maybe you just need time to get back to normal. I have to say I never liked Dan's ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Am I Scarred For Life Im Scared :/

Geez, sorry to hear about this. Some people act so crazy out there, that's the one thing I hate about the party scene.. Anyway, like others said you should see a doctor/derm ASAP. It looks like some...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Did My Cleanser Stop Working?

Some people respond terribly to any oil. Check out the user reviews here for "Oil-Cleansing Method". Tea Tree is a strong disinfectant for sure, but you already have that element with your astringent....

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Skin Is Peeling Off!

When starting Benzoyl Peroxide again, there's almost always a "drying period". I'm not sure how well a moisturizer Primrose Oil is, so maybe you need a stronger moisturizer. I know that the 3-step P...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Did My Cleanser Stop Working?

Get rid of the tea tree oil, and only stick to one astringent. Why are you using 2? Sometimes the best treatment is the most simple regimen you can get away with. Adding too many extra steps can ma...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Job Interview With Acne

How about seeing old friends that have never seen you with acne before?   This so much. Seeing old friends/family can be very depressing with a face full of acne, especially when you were clear...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
I Am, Officially, Insane.

I don't think you're insane. I bet alot of us here completely understand your emotions, or lack thereof. I know that I do. I've had times where I felt like the blackest black sheep of all, an alien in...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Marijuana

I used to smoke weed all the time, almost everyday and it never brought upon acne. I was actually my clearest during that time.

In forum Acne

13 years ago
In The Future..

I've read studies about how AIDS began as a manmade illness to destroy certain populations in Africa and homosexual/minority populations elsewhere. Apparently it was introduced through certain vaccina...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Healing Broken Skin From Picking

Witch hazel does wonders healing damaged skin

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
In The Future..

You'd be surprised by the laundry list of illnesses and toxins deliberately unleashed upon populations.. All of us included

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Hard Sebum On Face

What are you exfoliating with? Step up the process with a BHA chemical peel (amazon.com). This will really help breakdown the hardened sebum in your skin.

In forum Adult acne

13 years ago
Desperately In Need Of Some Advice! (Picture)

You're very pretty! Sorry to hear about your breakout.. I know you've tried many products, but I just wanna recommend a couple that have done wonders for me personally. The first is BHA chemical p...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I feel good, and hopeful for a change. I've been trying to get my skin back to 100% clear for the past few months and I've always felt like my progress was shaky. Some weeks I would be happy, then t...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Eye Contact

I'm guilty of this one. When I have a bad breakout I never wanna make eye contact with anyone. I try not to engage with too many people until my skin clears up. When my skin is clear I'm the comple...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago