Spots!!!!!!

I was gonna start a new thread but nevermind, I've just down 2 pints of sal****er and it was horrific, just waitin for the fireworks now, wish me luck.
 
I'm going to ask to be refered to a dema tomorrow. I don't suffer from loads of spots anymore (few big ones) My main issue is the redness/oilyness of my skin. Dont know why its like it.

I can wash my face, 1hr later it is close to dripping with oil and sweat. Obviously killing my confidence :(
 
anksta said:
I was wondering right though, has anyone tried whats called a Salt Water Flush? Its basically a home made enema from what I can see and although its used in weight loss regimens and detox programs mainly, I have seen enemas as an acne treatment before and a quick search of salt water flush and acne comes up with loads of results so I'm thinking of giving it a go.
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Are you mad?
 
Boil the kettle, bend over the sink, and pour it all over your face. You'll get seriously burnt, and completely scar your face, but you'll never have to worry about spots again. :)
 
Worst. Advise. Thread. Ever!

Too many contradicting opinions on what the OP should do... so I'll add - seek the advise of a professional!

To add my own 2p. I was a spotty teenager, and then they went away. Had another outbreak a couple of years back and it was totally down to diet. I'd been very ill and lost my appetite. I started drinking sugary sweet drinks. A week later I was all pimpley. Got my appetite back, stopped with the sugar water and it's all good now.

But seriously - go see a specialist.
 
Adult acne is a pain in the arse. I've never used any acne creams so I can't help you there. All I can recommend is that you wash your face in the morning and evening with a gentle, moisturising soap (I use Dove Original) and then use a decent non-oil based moisturiser after that. At the moment I'm using this: http://www.boots.com/en/Botanics-Pore-Perfecting-Day-SPF-15-Moisture-Lotion-75ml_34115/. You can also try to reduce your intake of dairy products (especially chocolate) and try to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. Try to drink plenty of water too.
 
Camalot said:
I'm going to ask to be refered to a dema tomorrow. I don't suffer from loads of spots anymore (few big ones) My main issue is the redness/oilyness of my skin. Dont know why its like it.

I can wash my face, 1hr later it is close to dripping with oil and sweat. Obviously killing my confidence :(
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Do you moisturise? If you don't then that may be the problem. Soap will dry out your skin, which will temporarily reduce spot size and redness, so your skin produces more oil to balance this out which can give you more spots. Look for a non-oil based moisturiser and use it whenever you wash your face.
 
Nige01010 said:
No not just reached puberty!! :D


Ah you may be onto something, I’m kind of a gym freak so only eat healthy foods such as salad – fruit and drink plenty of water but have being recently taking shakes that have anabolic protein in, could this be the cause??
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quite possibly - acne has very little to do with diet or cleanliness and more to do with hormones and overactive sebaceus glands.
 
I'm a lot older than you are and I still get outbreaks, it's OK unless you get an outbreak before an event!

Keep your hair off your face, and try to avoid hair styling products esp hairspray until outbreak finishes.

Keep your skin clean - VERY IMPORTANT to Cleanse, tone and moisturise.

NOTE I have no affiliation with the following company, it is through personal experience that I will recommend the people with oily - prone to spotty skin visit a shop called LUSH, use their Ultrabland (for cleansing), Breath of Fresh Air (for toning and vanishing cream (for moisture) it is a little bit more expensive than highstreet but it was a miracle for me, I used the products myself and they don't smell girly.

Boys if you are a bit iffy about buying such products or the only ones available are quite girly ask someone trustworthy to purchase for you.

Hope this helps
 
jp_bl_68 said:
How do you make your sebaceous glands less active?
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It could be over cleaning or using stuff too harsh & drying for your skin

Use a light cream moisturiser and not a moisturising fluid the fluid might not be moisturising enough so your skin is over-reacting to compensate of the lack of moisture.
 
I've spent more than a decade trying to deal with oily skin and spots. I've used different soaps, cleansers, toners, moisturisers and in varying amounts. At the moment I have a regime that keeps them down to a less embarrassing level but I still get plenty of spots even though I'm 23. It's frustrating.
 
im using molten brown skinfresh facewash and its the best stuff for my face, tried all the other stuff over the years and it seems to work for me, people give it a try for facial acne, now my back i still get breakouts here and there and my girl friend keeps an eye on them, for my back i use dermalogica medi bac, its not cheap but a bottle with a dermatlogica buffing cloth thing and it last about 4 to 5 months, no joke as u dont need a lot:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/dermalogica-m...e_PP?hash=item3a5294bf4b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Dermalogi...e_PP?hash=item2a00c5652f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

also the thing i use to clean my back in shower, again last about 5 to 6 months, good luck with what ever u try and if u do try the medibac option and molten brown face wash option let us know if it works for anyone!

thought id add the facewash for info:

http://www.mankind.co.uk/Molton-Brown-Skinfresh-Facial-Wash-200ml-PRODMOCP1/
 
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