What Works To Clear Acne?
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From Alison
Where do you live? A South Suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
What do you wash your face with? Neutrogena Rapid Clear Cleanser, Mary Kay
Velocity Cleanser. Once a week I use Queen Helene Mint Julep Natural Facial
Scrub
What do you wash your clothes with? Tide Free (No Perfumes or Dyes) I do use
a fabric softener sheet in the dryer.
What do you eat that you think may cause the problems? I love bread,
unfortunately. I also love chocolate.
What have you stopped eating and still have the problems? I don’t drink a
lot of Cola and never drink Diet Cola.
Do you touch your face with your hands? Occasionally. I try not to.
Do you smoke? Yes. I pack a day. I’ve tried to quit many times.
Does someone you live with smoke? no
What was the best treatment you’ve taken orally? None
What was the best treatment you’ve taken topically? I guess Salycic Acid is
better than Benzyl Peroxide. It’s not as drying. I really don’t like using
either, though.
What’s the best natural way (topically or orally) you’ve tried to help your
skin? Keep it clean! I only wear base (foundation) makeup on special
occasions. Base Makeup seems to make me breakout more. I don’t have a lot of
acne now, but when I do get a pimple it’s HUGE. I do have small clogged
blackheads.
How often are you in the sun? I never sunbathe. Hardly ever am out in the
sun.
What type of work do you do? Quality Control at a Factory
Do you exercise? Just a lot of Walking at my job.
How many times a day do you wash your face? At least 2 times a day.
Do you wash it with your hands or a towel? Both
Are you gentle or do you try to scrub the acne away? I lightly scrub my face
with a washcloth 2 times a day. Once a week I use a facial scrub.
Are you hairy? No
Do anyone in your family have acne? My cousin had really bad acne. He has
scar and "pockmarks" on his face now. We both have very oily skin
If so who? See above
What is your blood type? O positive
Do you drink mostly soda or water? Iced Tea, juice. Unfortunately I don’t
drink a lot of water.
Do you eat alot of fruits or mostly vegetables? Uh,.. vegetables. I’m picky
so not a lot.
Do you eat meat? Yes, mostly chicken.
Do you eat already processed foods or do you cook from scratch? Processed. I
can’t cook. Perhaps I should learn!!!
How many hours of sleep do you get in a day? I have to have 8 hours. I have
Insomnia. I have to take a sleep med at night
If you think of any other question add it? I also suffer from depression
and anxiety. I have to medication for both.
These questions may help us to figure out what we can try to do to make it
better.
Diamond
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