Never had a problem until just recently. Started with those blind pimples on my face so I began to use salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. You need to hit this as soon as it starts because it can take a few weeks to get it under control. You can use Retin-A also before bed. That will help to clear up any existing problems and can help to prevent new flair-ups.
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I don't want to give advice, but I'll share how I got rid of all acne.
I had bad facial acne. I tried everything.
I researched sebum/sebaceous gland synthesis, production, and every component to sebum/sebaceous glands. I learned the best tactic is to avoid washing your face. To make acne vanish:
- Soak your face very good.
- Use any rough exfoliator. I used sea salt.
- Use water during and after using the exfoliator.
Exfoliators do the cleaning of your face. Rub your face good for as long as needed. Don't rub gently-you want everything gone.
I've never had acne since.
Every acne product sold uses compounds that will guarantee never-ending acne. Profit is all they care about.
as a teen i had it pretty good.
Than once i started cycling at 22 things got bad, I ended up at a dr
this is good advice tho
I must add that very severe acne will need prescription medicine.
For normal acne, it's all about preventing sebum production. Soaps and the related wipes away oil and causes more sebum production to replace what was lost.
Take a shower
Same with me 30, I will do a roughly two to three month cycle of Accutane and skin is great anywhere from 1-1/2 to 2 years, then back it comes. The extent of the breakouts (usually on back) is directly proportional with AAS use with me.I cannot control my acne, but it has nothing to do with being on. I’m throwing in the towel and seeing dermatologist in a month, I’m afraid it’ll be another round of accutane. Seems every 10 years my skin attacks me.
Same with me 30, I will do a roughly two to three month cycle of Accutane and skin is great anywhere from 1-1/2 to 2 years, then back it comes. The extent of the breakouts (usually on back) is directly proportional with AAS use with me.
You Need To Know This:
- Protection from bacteria and microorganisms is the purpose of sebum (acne is due to overabundant sebum).
- Your skin has a very fine, slightly acidic film on its surface called the acid mantle. It's a barrier against anything that may penetrate your skin. Sebum mixes with sweat and creates the acid mantle.
- OTC acne products wreck skin so badly that it causes your body to freak out and put sebum creation into overdrive.
- Sebum is 41% triglycerides (fatty acids). Non-polar solvents like isopropyl alcohol and petroleum jelly dissolve fatty acids.
Conclusion:
- Rub down acne areas with isopropyl alcohol first*
- Clean the area(s) with an exfoliator. Apply more IA if evaporated.
- Rinse off the area.
- Repeat 1-3 as you see fit.
The IA dissolves the excess sebum. Exfoliator removes the dissolved, excess sebum. I use sea salt because water dissolves salt, thus rinsing everything off. DO NOT USE WATER UNTIL AFTER EXFOLIATOR USE!
Chemistry and biology can't be beat.
I must add that very severe acne will need prescription medicine.
For normal acne, it's all about preventing sebum production. Soaps and the related wipes away oil and causes more sebum production to replace what was lost.