What's happened to MY FACE?!?

I was just about to post something like this.

I've had pretty good skin my whole life but ever since eating healthier and exercising my face consistently has a zit or 5! What gives? I wash my face every day and use a toner.

Bump to see what others say.

I recommend that you try apple cider vinegar (either capsules or the liquid). It has worked wonders for me. Later in my teens (19) I developed cystic acne and it was the only thing that helped.

When I became a vegan, my face broke out due to the toxins from "other food" leaving my body. After a month or 2 it cleared up again & my skin is back to being blemish free. I never really had an acne problem but the food I eat plays a HUGE part in my complexion. Keep track of your breakouts & what you're eating & see if that is a possibility.

I heard washing your face with baking soda then moisturizing you face after helps get rid of break outs. I have horrible break outs when I am stressed!!

Someone suggested I use Hibiclens; I am breaking out like mad from medication I will be on ... FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.




Me and my lady the other day. Blegh. Not only does it make me look huge; you see every single pimple on my face.

its the drugs

I had a similar problem at the age of 37!! I had never had problems before, even as a teen. I finally went to the dermetologist and got some medicine. It helps!

Someone suggested I use Hibiclens; I am breaking out like mad from medication I will be on ... FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.




Me and my lady the other day. Blegh. Not only does it make me look huge; you see every single pimple on my face.

I just had to quote this to tell you that you're the only other person I've seen who has their eyebrow pierced twice on one side. I only have one done (my right one) but I've never even seen somebody have more than one.

I recommend rubbing rotting rats and also marmot feces into your skin twice a day, or possibly see your gp or derm (I'd do the doctor if you could over the random home remedies).

The +1 here is you are super adorable!

I recommend that you try apple cider vinegar (either capsules or the liquid). It has worked wonders for me. Later in my teens (19) I developed cystic acne and it was the only thing that helped.

I'm going to try this for my son. Nothing has worked for him, not even ProActiv or the prescription from the dermatologist. Thanks for the idea!

I had read that excessive dairy can cause acne, and my son eats a lot of cold cereal, but even after I switched to almond milk, it didn't clear up.

My breakouts are hormone related. I don't have breakouts when I'm on the pill, but I weigh less when I'm off the pill, so go figure.

Usually when I'm breaking out, I seem to have hormone surges that make me feel like I'm 15 again.

Please see a dermatologist ASAP. Your general doctor probably does not have the expertise to help you. My dermatologist gave me antibiotics and a topical gel that worked wonders. I got acne in my mid-20's. Good luck!

Young, my mom mails me that Proactiv stuff every single month. I don't think it really helps. I love that Biore Warming though.

Long, I'm on testosterone, so I don't get to hang out with TOM anymore, thank god, but I'm sure it has something to do with it.

Chasing, I really don't like sweet potatoes, like at all.. In any way shape or form, even with marshmellows. Any other ideas? I don't eat dairy, and most most of my sugar comes from fruit.

Funky, thank you.

I'd see a dermatologist, but I've already got eczema and psorarsis, let's just add another thing wrong with my skin.

Kaleidoscope, I have seen one other guy with two in one and one in the other. I took them out for a week a few weeks ago, as .. well, we'll just say one got knocked out, and I was scared they would close! I mean, I've had the outer ones since for five and six years, and the inner ones for almost three years, so it shouldn't be a problem, but I wouldn't be happy without them. ;[

avengeflipper, I periodically send photos home to my parents, and my mom calls me everytime, "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR FACE?! WHY IS IT ALL RED?! WHAT IS WRONG?! GO TO YOUR DOCTOR. GET OFF THE PHONE WITH ME, AND CALL THEM! " Every single time. I might as well just go talk to them. I have health insurance.

You have probably gotten more advice than you know what to do with, but before you go any further go to

acne.org

That website changed my life. I have had struggled with acne since the day my pituitary gland turned on and said Puberty is here!!! I followed the advice on acne.org and I have a clear face, and for LOTS less than Proactive or other snake oil on the market.

A lot of women who had perfect skin when younger start breaking out sometime in their very late teens to 30s, it's incredibly common. It's a hormonal thing, I think. It happened to me. I have some stuff I like for it:

First some kind of oxy wash but only until your face stops really actively breaking out, because that kind of wash messes with your skin long term, and bleaches your pillowcases.

Then a product called Modern Friction which is a plant based product from a company called Origins -- they have counters in Macy's and stores in most parts of the US and UK, they will gladly give you a small free sample to try in the stores or even offer you a demonstration on your face ("mini facial"). Modern Friction is my maintenance product for clear skin and since I found it I have never had a real breakout but I used to be a walking breathing pizza.

I also try to keep a balanced skin care routine. A lot of people when they are breaking out will get a super harsh face cleanser that dries their skin so it feels tight and then they feel dry and get a heavy moisturizer to compensate. Both products are probably wrong for the average person who is breaking out (usually has combination skin). You want a gentler cleanser targeted towards your skin type and a moisturizer that makes your face feel springy and fresh without feeling tight OR greasy. You should ask around for lots of free samples at counters in a department store -- most places can give you some. They will also consult with you about what your skin type is and can be really helpful. I'd stick to something more plant based like Kiehl's or Origins or Aveda.

BTW this stuff costs more per container, and the container looks like it's the same size as the one you buy at the drugstore for $8, but typically you use a LOT less and the product lasts you a LOT longer and is much higher quality. Like my Origins face was is $20 for 5 oz. but I only have to buy it twice a year, as opposed to once a month or every 2 months for the $10 face wash from my grocery store or drug store.

There are some good natural home cures out there too. Apple Cider Vinegar toner is definitely one. Worth trying between now and the appointment.