Does procactive work for severe acne?
Proactiv has great products, but they're a one-size-fits-all solution and often aren't strong enough to treat severe acne. While it is a decent start to clearing acne, the problem is that skin gets used to products rather quickly. You need to strengthen your homecare routine about every two weeks to keep ahead of your skin's ability to adapt to the products you are using. This means that you need to up the frequency of use and/or up the strength of what you are using.
Bottom line: Proactiv is not strong enough for most cases of severe acne. You need to start off with at least a 5% benzoyl peroxide (theirs is 2.5%) and eventually work up to a 10%.
You most often need a strong exfoliant/antibacterial serum coupled with the benzoyl peroxide to get to clear skin.
Why do you get acne after Brazilian waxing?
Most bumps are caused by inflammation, but the area is also very susceptible to bacteria after waxing. Exfoliating and applying an antiseptic such as witch hazel, salicylate acid, or a product such as Tend Skin will help prevent and minimize acne and bumps.
Pimples are nasty about 5%, And The Puses are nasty about 9%.
Try this to get rid of pimples.
Wash your face ONLY with IVORY soap and rinse with hot water. Before you get out of the shower, rinse your face with COLD water, as cold as you can stand. After you get out of the shower, pour 1-2 teaspoons of WITCH HAZEL in your hand and rub it all over your face (this might sting just a little).
If you're a guy, and old enough to shave, do so in the shower. Find a shaving lotion that opens up your pores. Lather it all over your face, not just the parts you shave, and rub it in, then shave. Immediately after shaving, rinse with hot water - your pores should still be open. Then wash your face with Ivory soap, rinse with hot water, then cold water just before you get out of the shower, and use the witch hazel.
If you're a girl, use Noxema to open up your pores before washing your face. Whether you're using shaving cream or Noxema, you should try to do this at least once a week.
Pimples are formed when dirt and oil builds up in your pores. Just washing your face isn't enough to prevent them. You have to open those pores up to clean out the dirt and oil (that's the purpose of the Noxema/shaving cream). And most soaps contain oil, so if you wash your face with them, you're just putting that oil right back into your pores. Ivory does not contain oils, and is the best soap for preventing pimples. But it does tend to dry out your skin, for the same reason.
The purpose of the cold water rinse and the witch hazel is to close your pores, to KEEP the oil and dirt out, after you went to all the trouble to get it out in the first place. You could use rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol instead, but it stings much worse than witch hazel, especially if you just shaved. Also, closing your pores will cause your face to appear more oily between showers. This is because the oil that naturally accumulates on your face does not soak into your pores, but stays on the surface where everyone can see it. Assuming you take only one shower per day, you probably want to clean your face with a cold, wet cloth once or twice a day between showers, partly to keep that oil from soaking into your pours despite them being closed (they will open back up a little bit during the day), and partly to keep the "shine" off of your face.
Pimples inside your nose are the worst. Very hard to get to, and very sensitive. They don't show, so that's a good thing. But they hurt like hell, and you can't pop them, and if you try, you just look like you're picking your nose.
What does it mean to have pimples on you scrotum that puss white cream?
um...i kinda want to know too...because i just found something like this and i was wondering if its normal or if its something like herpes?
I've never had sex so i really want to know...in case something happens and i'm in that situation, i really don't want to freak the other person out...
What are the best products in Malaysia to clear acne and acne scars?
You need pacience to get rid of them.Firstly,you should avoid any oil food and secondly drink too much water please ,At last you can try some good products ,like relaxed acne removing instrument,I heard it is good enough to cure acne .Find it in google or in facebook.
Where does it describe how to get rid of acne scars?
The simplest way to get rid of acne scars is to use specialized creams that stimulate new skin cell growth or to to massage the face with tee tree oil, vinegar or lemon tree juice.More aggressive option for treatment are chemical peeling and surgical operation.
this is a stupid question why was it asked i do not know but no i do not have a pimple PS do you mean u or me
How do you cure gynecomastia at home?
Gynecomastia is a condition 40-60% of men suffer from, and is defined by having feminine-looking breasts. There are several probable causes, and treatment is dependent on the type of tissue. If the tissue is glandular, it treatment involves surgically removing it. If the tissue is fatty tissue, treatment includes liposuction. Although treatment can be performed at any age, men with elastic skin generally have the best results. Treatment is essentially a male breast reduction surgery. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best place to start.
How to control acne from sweating too much?
Because this problem seems to stem from inside the body (see hormones, overactive sweat glands...) one possible way of controlling it is via medication available from a dermatologist. If you prefer a natural alternative, there a specially formulated multi vitamins available at health food stores for about 25$ Also, remember to wash your face thoroughly 1-2 a day of after sweating a lot and MOISTURIZE!!! (as this helps restore skin's natural oils.
What is cheaper the neutrogena wave or the neutrogena wave duo?
The Neutrogena Wave. The Neutrogena Wave Duo has two different settings though.(:
How do you get rid of burn scars on your arms from cooking or from ironing clothes?
You take your senior class pictures in two days how do you get rid of stress pimples on your face?
It is unlikely that you can get rid of pimples in two days; I suggest that you just conceal them with makeup, for your class picture. Or have a word with the photographer, persuade him/her to remove the spots with Photoshop etc.
Prawns are rich in Zinc which I believe is good for acne, pls give it a try, I eat prawns quiet a lot without any effect on my acne, however be sure your not allergic to them.
Buy GENTAL oil-free, noncomedogenic products: a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, exfoliant, and mask. Dead Sea products work amazingly. Every morning and evening, wash your face with the cleanser. Apply the toner and moisturizer after that. Once a week, exfoliate your skin. Use the mask when needed, but no more than twice a week. You cannot forget to moisturize. When you dry out your skin with products, it will produce extra oil to compensate. Make sure that you stick to the routine. Do not pop or pick at your pimples. This can cause scarring. Scabs also make your skin look awful. If you have blackheads, you should get a facial. If all of this doesn't work, talk to your dermatologist.
What are some good Neutrogena Acne products?
Some good Neutrogena Acne produces are facial cleansers, facial scrubs, bar soap, wipes, pads, and towelettes, toners, facial moisturizers, post-Acne Mark faders, facial peels and masks, body wash and scrubs.
Is it ok to keep coconut oil even if you have an oily skin and you just got rid from head boils?
It is okay to continue to apply coconut oil to your skin even if you have oily skin and just got rid of head boils.
It is pus. You dont start making colustrum (pre-milk) until the seventh month. See a doctor.
Can a teen age girl with acne still be a model?
Yes but of course you need to use proactive solution(it really works)! Definitly! Just believ in yourself and you'll go far!
Is aloe vera better than lotion?
no lotion is better because it soothes the skin. aloe vera just makes the skin feel colder.
Is there a home remedy for getting rid of horseflies?
Combine mint flavored mouthwash, lemon dish soap and lemon ammonia in equal parts. Put the mixture into a spray bottle and spray your yard. Spray it on the grass, bushes, trees, lawn furniture and plants. This solution is also not harmful to plants or animals. The smell is appealing to humans but repels horse flies.
What is a long term cardiac hypertrophy?
basically cardiac hypertrophy is when your heart increases in size and blood volume. the wall of the left ventricle doesnt thicken but instead the right one does, increasing the strength potential of its contractions.
and then during exercise your chest becomes bigger, which enables thicker muscles being built, and as your right ventricle gets bigger your right pectoral may become bigger than the left one but as you grow your pectorals will be the same length
thanks, AKA.