[MzLauraa]

For a year now ive gotten acne on my cheeks and my chin. Before that my skin used to be SO SMOOTH looking. Now that I've gotten pimples in this area, my skin looks very dry, old, and red. what can I do to go back to smooth skin? If i can :/

[Thao]

Do you exfoliate regularly to clean off the dead skin cells on your skin?
They could've probably clogged your pores and.. other bad stuff not good for your skin lol.


-- Thao

[Aravis]

Do you exfoliate regularly to clean off the dead skin cells on your skin?
They could've probably clogged your pores and.. other bad stuff not good for your skin lol.
-- Thao

I read somewhere that this could be the reason too. But I just want to know, how can exfoliating clog your pores?

[molle3]

Hormones probably
Dont pop them or touch them
Have a good daily cleansing regime

[aire]

yea it's probably the hormones. Use cetaphil or some really mild cleanser to clean your face, because when peoples' faces are breaking out, they tend to try wash it squeaky clean; which is a big mistake >.< drink a lot of water and try to relax a bit more- cos too much stress can take away your glow :]

oh- and also; try to avoid using foundation as much as possible until you've calmed your skin down :}

[xiam9]

Hormones?
Maybe you just had your period?
Try drinking more water.
My skin miraculously clears up whe I remind myslef to drink more water, coz usually I drink 2-3 cups tops a day

And for a product recommendation, use Ivory on your face, it's the mildest soap there is

[Saebin :D]

I read somewhere that this could be the reason too. But I just want to know, how can exfoliating clog your pores?

It's the dead skin cells that clog up pores,
not exfoliating.
exfoliating removes the dead skin cells.

[webmagine]

See a GP, maybe they can help recommend a solution.

Or if it's really bad, see a dermatologist. Guaranteed, they will get it sorted for you, but it's best to use a derm as a last resort.

Other than that, umm.. try to get lots of sleep, don't stress yourself, lol. I don't know.

[s4ssyness]

well, usually when people get acne on their cheeks, that means theyve been touching their faces alot. Try not to touch it. But before you do, wash your hands. Theres alot of oil on your fingers.

[xsammyleex]

This is from a korean site (http://kr.blog.yahoo...6.html?p=1&t=3)

Reason/소화가 제대로 안 되면 경락이 막혀 볼에 뾰루지가 생긴다고 보면 된다. 볼에 뾰루지가 잘 나는 사람에게 과식은 절대 금물이다.
Solution/위의 염증을 다스리는 오렌지 주스나 위를 튼튼하게 보호해주는 꿀차를 꾸준히 마실 것.

Translation:
Reason/When you get indigestion, acne may break out on your cheeks. So for people who gets acne on their cheeks a lot, NEVER eat too much
Solution/Drink Orange Juice or Honey Water

These days I'm drinking a lot of MILK AND ORANGE JUICE

This is some other translations from that site:
FOREHEAD ZONE - Milk
NOSE - Lots of Vegetables and Fruits, Kiwi Juice or Apple Juice
CHEEKS - Orange Juice or Honey Water
CHIN and MOUTH AREAS - Strawberry or Carrot Juice

[muchacha]

^ I heard milk causes pimples now..

[xsammyleex]

^ I heard milk causes pimples now..

I think that's because for some people, milk causes indigestion...

Whenever I drink milk, I don't get any pimples on my forehead, but I get them on my cheeks

(1 cup milk, 2 cup orange juice )