skin affecting self esteem

My skin is also getting terrible and it seems the healthier I eat the worse it has been breaking out. I did get a Tea Tree face cleanser at the health food store and it seems to be helping some. GOOD LUCK!

I've had LOTS of skin problems growing up and the best advice i have is to get into a good skin care regimen. Start with a gentle daily cleanser, a gentle toner, and a light acne gel or lotion. I'm not sure what MaxClarity is, but if its a skin care system, it will probably work as much as any other. There are others out there as well, like ProActive or Acne Free (which is much cheaper and you can buy at target!) But it's just as effective to put your own together with products from the same product line.

As far as acne treatments go, I only have had luck with benzonyl peroxide products. Salicylic Acid does nothing for me, but everyone's skin is different! Try a few things and see what makes a difference for you.

I'd also suggest washing your face or showering right after your workout to avoid your pores getting clogged by sweat/dirt on your face.

Definatley a toxin thing...I've been noticing the same since I changed my diet as well, especially with upping the exercise and the heat (summer in NZ) combined.

If you are eating healthily and exercising regularly (and you weren't before) the breakouts are just releasing the toxins from your body and once you get into the swing of things the pimples should clear up and your face will become clear. It's just the start of a new routine that got it breaking out.

Exactly. Just drink your water and use your regular regimen. Don't spend the extra money.

I agree with Ally. I have been using Aveeno daily moisturizing bar. It has helped me.

i've been looking at the aveeno bar...but my face is so sensitive dry in some places, oily in other's it is insane at this point. I don't even wear make up or anything...I just want normal looking skin.

Maybe you could try researching online to find natural ways to treat your skin problem. I made my own toner out of apple cider vinegar and green tea and it works great. There are plenty of sites that could have a list of herbs, plants, and even fruits that could help your type of skin. Also, you can try just googling "facial masks recipes" and find great sites w/ recipes. The best part is, there wouldn't be any chemicals you would have to worry about.

I hope this'll help you:)

My skin has definitely been worse but I am thinking its more due to the sweating from exercise.... Idk

Actually, if you wash your face right after you exercise, then sweat shouldn't be a problem. Actually, sweat helps to detox your system, so technically, it should help the breakouts. I actually had a prob w/ worse breakouts after I started taking apple cider vinegar. I was detoxing through my face so I would get insane breakouts! This might be the same concept. I read somewhere that exercising was a good way to reduce acne (that is also what the ACV does), so you may have to wait through the worst for it to get better.