My face thinks I am 13 years old.

i had the same problem... & after reading a similar post, i realized that i'd been coming home straight from work & working out (w/o washing my make-up off first)... now i wash my face before & after i work out & problem solved!!! good luck

Are you consuming diet soda? That always makes me break out.
I know they say that food isn't related, but they've done studies recently to show that some foods may trigger acne.

You want to make sure that you are washing your face before and after you work out !!! Before you work out, wash your face, because when you work out, sweat, your pores open up, and then the dirt gets in pores and clogs them up -- also after you work out, good to get the sweat off your face and open up your pores. I got it in my forehead when I first started, but has gotten better as long as I am washing before and after -- I use Neutrogena grapefruit wash - it is a liquid soap -- love it:flowerforyou:




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I got vain and used it when I didn't need to, once I stopped it made my face breakout like I had never seen before (this was at the age of 22/23). It also bleached the hell out of my sheets and towels, so the question is, do you really want to put something on your skin (that gets into your bloodstream) that bleaches the hell out of your bed linens and towels?

I think you just need to use a better skin care product, once without lots of junk. I swear by the Boscia system, it's not cheap but it also never burns my face or bleaches my belongings.

Good luck!

Pro-activ is the only thing that works for me. You will see results fast.

Sometimes acnes washes can irritate. Make sure you're moisturizing and spot treat. look for a wash that's 10% benz Perox....salicic acid washes make mine worse.

Maybe your body is cleansing, or your going through some hormonal changes as your changing your lifestyle. Get a face wash high in benzoyl peroxide, and good quality moisturizer, and wait it out until you regulate (it may take a month).

I've had this problems since I was a teen, made worse by my PCOS. I started BC and a waterpill in April and BAM-skin is awesome for the first time in my life.

Just a little tip: Those 3-step systems always made my face worse. I've found a gentle, antibacterial soap alone works great for me.

Yeah, that's really annoying. Mine has cleared up since, 1: I now drink 4 cups of water FIRST thing in the morning 2: I started washing my face with sea salt water.

I've heard really bad things about Proactiv from my Doctor. She recommended using a gentle face wash that didn't contain sacylic acid, I use Clean & Clear foaming face wash and then using a generous amount of Neutragena On the Spot Treatment (CVS generics version is just as good) and apply to affected areas. Then let it dry completely and apply a moisturizer (I use Cetaphil daily with SPF 15).

The water drinking and healthy eating my be making your skin temporarly worse because the junk is moving up to the surface. It should get better just try not to touch your face and don't stress about it.

Wash your face at night before you go to bed and when you wake up.

Good luck, I've been there!

I used Clinique's three step system and it did much more harm than good. Now I just use plain old Neutrogena face wash. I found when I controlled my carb intake my face cleared up. I still eat carbs, but I don't eat large amounts of them at once (like bowls of pasta, pastries, or cake). That seemed to help alot of with mine, I always got the cystic jawline type.

I was in Proactiv and then I switched to AcneFree cause I can buy it at Walmart when I need it instead of an auto-order like Proactiv. It works well.

I bought AcneFree once on ebay b/c it's not sold in Canada and was so dirt cheap - it's that way for a reason, it can't compare to Proactiv, it doesn’t even have the exfoliating beads in it, it SUCKS!

Proactiv is sold in mall kiosks and I've even seen vending machines in the US, so neat so you don’t have to wait (or my case, have to constantly delay b/c It takes me 2x as long as recommended to finish a set) to get the product. The mall prices are the same too, it may appear higher but that’s cause they built in the cost of shipping so you don’t save money.

I've heard really bad things about Proactiv from my Doctor. She recommended using a gentle face wash that didn't contain sacylic acid,

By all means please share these evil stores since there are over 1 million Proactv users/lovers. Also, Proactive doesn't contain salicylic acid, it contains benzoyl peroxide so you may have confused the information your doctor shared or your doctor confused which medicinal ingredient he/she doesn't like/recommend.

For sure working out more will cause some breakouts, how you deal with them is key. Try to increase your water intake and keep up with cleansing before and after a workout (pre-moistened cloths are convenient!). As for what product to use...this can be a bit tricky, considering some skincare products that work for X won't work for Z. For that issue, I definitely think a visit to a dermatologist or an esthetician for a facial is a great start. They're trained to hone in on the issue and recommend the right course of action to combat it. Not to mention facials are relaxing and a good reward for your hard work

Your dilemma doesn't sound extreme enough to require Proactiv (which made me want to tear my skin off, it was so horrible). It also depends on your skin type. I have extremely oily skin so I use products formulated for that and an oil-free moisturizing gel (not cream) during the day. I also found that since going on the pill, it's helped quite a bit. Most important, don't expect crazy good results right away! It'll take time for your skin to adjust and respond to the products but it'll happen! Good luck!