Clear skin help

darkplace · 07-08-2008, 03:10 AM

I have a collection of spots on my head and they just wont go away! And some smaller ones on my cheeks.
I was wondering whats the best thing to use to get clear skin? Does that clean and clear stuff work? Just wondering what to buy that can help

Gingerstar · 07-08-2008, 03:20 AM

I hear pro-active is the best!

watergirl · 07-08-2008, 08:15 AM

I never had very many blemishes at all as a teenager and in my 20's--in fact it was rare for me to break out even in one spot. However when I reached my 30's I started to get breakouts. Nothing really worked until recently.

I started washing my face with Oil of Olay foaming face wash, both morning and night, followed by Oil of Olay toner (which has a bit of witch hazel in it). Very soothing. I also use their clarifying face cloths in the shower. (No I'm not advertising, LOL). Then when my face is dry, I use a small/thin layer of Oil of Olay SPF moisturizer and then a thin layer of Clearasil 10% benzoyl peroxide followed by another thin layer of moisturizer (the benzoyl peroxide tends to dry my face but the moisturizer helps that). I also upped my water drinking a little more, but I guess that is because it's summer.

I swear to you, my face cleared up in TWO DAYS and I haven't had a breakout of any kind since (in over a month). Only sometimes now do I wear much makeup--much less than before! We'll see if it stays that way over the winter though.

Sounds like a lot of work but it's really not much different from my normal routine. But the clear skin is well worth the extra step since I don't have to wear much gross makeup any more! Just the Clearasil tinted and a dusting of mineral powder.

livinginsbi · 07-08-2008, 08:30 AM

^^ I agree, Oil of Olay is good stuff.

Jadeyy..x · 07-08-2008, 09:07 AM

I tend to get most of my spots on my head too. Never put fake tan on your face! I have learnt that. Mosturise alot- E45 cream works like a dream for my spots on my head and also i use clinique clarifying lotion..x

Lady Bugg · 07-08-2008, 09:11 AM

Is the "spot" acne? Or is it like a sun spot? Age spot? If it's an age or sun spot you might need to see a dermatologist and they will likely prescribe you something for hyperpigmentation. Usually a bleaching agent will do the trick. As for acne, that's usually
caused by stress. Again, best to see a dermatologist if the problem persist.

ghost69 · 07-08-2008, 11:30 AM

i went to the dermatologist. i tried everything on the shelf. wipes, creams, pills, etc. the dermatologist finally gave me accutane. wipe it all right out.

07-08-2008, 03:10 AM	#1
darkplace Offline Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the void Gender: Female Age: 23 Posts: 58	Clear skin help I have a collection of spots on my head and they just wont go away! And some smaller ones on my cheeks. I was wondering whats the best thing to use to get clear skin? Does that clean and clear stuff work? Just wondering what to buy that can help __________________ The crow is a vessel for your feelings. Learn to love, be loved. The sun has set and it shall rise again for eternity. And shall be here long after im gone.

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ghost69 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Desert Gender: Male Posts: 33,444	i went to the dermatologist. i tried everything on the shelf. wipes, creams, pills, etc. the dermatologist finally gave me accutane. wipe it all right out. __________________ Not only am I friendly, but I'm invisible too. Too perfect of a relationship is too weird-g69 If you say you are normal, I'd think you are weird-g69 The world can only get better, it depends on how you look at it-g69 'As wicked as you are, you're beautiful to me'-5fingerdeathpunch you cannot control the world, you can only live in it the best you can for you-g69 NooOoOoooOOoOoOoooooo

07-08-2008, 03:20 AM	#2
Gingerstar Offline Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ca Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 128	I hear pro-active is the best!

07-08-2008, 08:15 AM	#3
watergirl Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US Gender: Female Posts: 136	I never had very many blemishes at all as a teenager and in my 20's--in fact it was rare for me to break out even in one spot. However when I reached my 30's I started to get breakouts. Nothing really worked until recently. I started washing my face with Oil of Olay foaming face wash, both morning and night, followed by Oil of Olay toner (which has a bit of witch hazel in it). Very soothing. I also use their clarifying face cloths in the shower. (No I'm not advertising, LOL). Then when my face is dry, I use a small/thin layer of Oil of Olay SPF moisturizer and then a thin layer of Clearasil 10% benzoyl peroxide followed by another thin layer of moisturizer (the benzoyl peroxide tends to dry my face but the moisturizer helps that). I also upped my water drinking a little more, but I guess that is because it's summer. I swear to you, my face cleared up in TWO DAYS and I haven't had a breakout of any kind since (in over a month). Only sometimes now do I wear much makeup--much less than before! We'll see if it stays that way over the winter though. Sounds like a lot of work but it's really not much different from my normal routine. But the clear skin is well worth the extra step since I don't have to wear much gross makeup any more! Just the Clearasil tinted and a dusting of mineral powder.

07-08-2008, 09:07 AM	#5
Jadeyy..x Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax Gender: Female Posts: 76	I tend to get most of my spots on my head too. Never put fake tan on your face! I have learnt that. Mosturise alot- E45 cream works like a dream for my spots on my head and also i use clinique clarifying lotion..x

07-08-2008, 09:11 AM	#6
Lady Bugg Offline Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: None Specified Age: 38 Posts: 1,901	Is the "spot" acne? Or is it like a sun spot? Age spot? If it's an age or sun spot you might need to see a dermatologist and they will likely prescribe you something for hyperpigmentation. Usually a bleaching agent will do the trick. As for acne, that's usually caused by stress. Again, best to see a dermatologist if the problem persist.