Struggling with acne

Sep 12, 2014

Emily B.

I'm 15 years old and have suffered from very mild acne for years, but just recently my face has broken out so bad!! It isn't just the little bumps that everyone gets, it's a legit big pimple.. They're mostly on my chin and forehead. I've tried everything from changing my pillow case every week to medicines and creams from the dermatologist. Nothing has helped. My skin Is also extremely oily. I've been researching accutane but there are so many bad side effects! Does anyone have any suggestions?

Sep 12, 2014

Jade W.

Eating healthy and exercising :)

Sep 12, 2014

Rachel H.

Yes do what Jade said and also drink a lot of water, keep your fair out of your face and use blotting paper when your face gets oily. I am 15 and have trouble with acne too...and these things help me :)

Sep 12, 2014

Rachel H.

Oops lol I said fair I meant hair... :P.

Sep 12, 2014

Emily B.

Thank you girls! I'll try it! :)

Sep 12, 2014

Taylor G.

Have you tried the Neutrogena Rapid Clear line? It works great for me

Sep 12, 2014

Emily B.

Nope! I'll look into it tho. Thanks :))

Sep 12, 2014

Taylor G.

Welcome 😊

Sep 12, 2014

Emma S.

I rub witch hazel on my face every night, and do what Jade said:)

Sep 12, 2014

Jillian M.

Agree with jade, and have you tired antibiotics?- I'm on them now and my skin looks a lot better:)

Sep 12, 2014

Mary M.

What jade and Rachel said. I've heard that Neutrogenia is good but I use X out and it's been working well for me. If you are tempted to pop the pimples, don't. I'm that way and I've gotten better at not doing it. It can spread oils from you fingers on your face causing more pimple or an infection.

Sep 12, 2014

Emily B.

I will definitely try to eat healthier and exercise! I have tried X out also. And proactiv. Proactiv worked great for me, until I stopped. After I quit using it they all came back 10x worse!

Sep 12, 2014

Lindsay H.

Drink lots and lots of water you can also do detox water , don't eat greasy foods or junk food , just eat healthy ( watermelon is really good for your skin when you eat it:)

Wash your face twice a day and I suggest using a toner or astringent
Also moisturize! Even though your skin is oily you need to moisturize because when you don't your body produces extra oil to compensate for the oil that was taken away from your skin

I suggest Nivea mattifying day moisturizer for oily skin

Make sure your hair isn't in your face , let your face have sun

And use blotting sheets also after your exercise you need to wash your face right after to make sure your skin doesn't have sweat and dirt in it , also don't use lots of makeup on your face because that also clogs your pores and your brushes can Carry lots of bacteria if not washed after every use