Anyone knows solutions to acne problems?

[sega]

I have been suffering from acne problems and sometimes they really get worse. I have tried many of the anti-acne products available but I am not satisfied with them as I feel that the results they give are just a matter of time. Can anyone suggest me a good remedy for this?

 

[magosienne]

hi, welcome to MuT !

here's a couple threads that might help you :

acne tips, talks and more

homemade skincare recipes and masks

a few tips i learned fighting acne :

*use gentle products, the harsh ones will strip all the sebum for your face, and induce a higher production of sebum to compensate

*keep your face and hands clean, as bacteria can cause acne

*wash your face every morning and night, but no more

*use a non comedogenic specific moisturizer

*wear sunscreen, the sun is a false friend

alas, the thing is, there is no real remedy. but if all the skincare products you have tried didn't have long term effects, i suggest you keep them for the moment and consult a doctor, see if a hormone imbalance is responsible.

 

[empericalbeauty]

Also as far as moisturising goes, try to use a water based moisturiser like the udderly soft cream. it wont make your skin oily and it will keep it soft and smooth.

At night use an AHA cream for gentle exfoliation while you sleep.

Try to minimise how much makeup you wear so that you wont need to wash your face all the time (i found that washing my face all the time irritated my skin)

I used to suffer from accute acne..now my skin is very smooth and my scars are barely there and are fading rapidly.

 

[Dragonfly]

Have you ever gone to your family doctor to talk about acne. They can prescribe just about any medication a dermatologist can - the exception being accutane - a dermatologist will follow you if that is required.

Plus, a family doctor can put you on a decent regime that should help.