Acne's a bitch right? There are lots of places you can turn to for advice but I've pulled together a whole pile of resources for you here. Whether it's understanding how it forms or some home remedies you need, you'll find it in these acne infographics.
(You will note that some bits of info are repeated in some but that's because there's no definitive answer and no one remedy that suits all.)
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Grace
2015-03-12T05:54:50.356Z
I hate acne with a passion and it is the struggle of my life. I most definitely am going to try to visit a dermatologist ASAP!
Misty
2015-03-12T17:16:56.023Z
Isabella, the bar of dial soap is really good for back acne. It is antibacterial so it's drying. I wouldn't use it anywhere else but the back tho.
Sherri
2015-03-12T04:04:38.807Z
Thank you such great info here, no just for getting rid of acne but maintaining clearer skin and good skin care. I think that acne reflects your health from the inside out. I only kept my acne under control by seeing a dermatologist and changing my eating habit. There's no cure I still breakout but it's more under control. And I agree that the worst thing to do is wait it out- don't! I also find over the counter products a waste of money they don't work as effectively
Alyx
2015-03-12T05:10:50.760Z
If you have enough acne that you are reading these types of articles, please go see a dermatologist and create a skin regime that works well on your skin type. Please do not try any DIY or anything that claims that chemicals are bad. Chemicals are natural too.
tracy
2015-03-14T00:47:38.753Z
Peeling^
tracy
2015-03-14T00:47:17.891Z
Don't use proactive, or if you do use it moderately. The chemicals in it are the equivalent to bleach. I have middle eastern skin and I used proactive and it really worked at first but then my skin started shedding and prelim off my face. Now my face is PERMANENTLY bleached compared to the rest of my body. Proactive also has benzoyl peroxide which can cause cancer
Alyx
2015-03-12T05:00:59.167Z
And reading further... Baking soda should NEVER come into contact with your skin. It causes micro tears that will cause much worse acne and other skin conditions in the long run. Honey should only be used if pure organic manuka honey, and even then should be spot tested and used sparingly as people can have huge reactions even if not allergic to honey or pollen. Toothpaste should NEVER go on your face. There's a reason that it's not advertised as a skin cream. All it does is dry the skin out, cause micro tears, and hurt the pH of your skin.
Isabella
2015-03-12T13:32:39.931Z
Sigh my boyfriend has serious back acne, and he loves popping his pimples! I'll have to get him to read bits and pieces of these infographics, seriously thinking of getting some kind of treatment for him :/
Emisirons
2015-06-02T11:02:53.937Z
What's the best foundation? That has really good coverage. I live in Perth wa x
Me
2016-04-05T10:40:57.028Z
I love how you added celebrities into this cause it shows that no one is perfect
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