Tips? My skin is so bad.

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I started wearing make up a while back and as a teen I wasn’t good with washing my face. I do know but I still break out and I can’t seem to get my pores unclogged. I wear make up because it’s so bad and I’m so self conscious. Like I can’t even go to Walmart without wearing make up because I don’t want to be made fun. I was made fun of so much in high school when I never wore make up so it kinda gave me a complex I guess. And my skin wasn’t really bad then. Just freckles. But I was on birth control to regulate my periods. I have heard that helps with breakouts. I never really had them until I got off of the Depo shot at 18. I bought some Cetaphil moisturizer and facial cleanser today so I haven’t tried it yet. I also use the charcoal mask and it doesn’t seem to pull anything out. My nose pores look humongous because I can’t seem to figure out how to clean it properly. And around my chin as well. Like the pores are so clogged around my chin that is noticeable when I’m wearing make up, so I’m even becoming self-conscious with make up on. And I wash my face and I use a facial brush but I haven’t really been using moisturizers or anything. 
I feel like my skin is going to start scaring or it already kinda is and I have dark circles under my eyes. Please offer all your tips

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Use a gentle cleanser like a Cerave or Cetaphil brand. Also use a good moisturizer. Try non comedogenic formulated makeup which can help with break outs. Now I’m not a doctor but the dermatologists at the clinic my mom works at recommend over the counter Differin 0.1% gel which can help with stubborn acne. It goes deeper into the pores than Salicylic Acid. It used to be prescription only but now you can find it in the acne section of your local store. However if you use it you need to make sure you moisturize and use an SPF over 50 because it makes you sensitive to the sun. I actually just started Differin myself and in about 2-3 weeks I should start getting results. You should talk to your primary care doctor and see if they can prescribe you something orally to help control the acne. I know some brands of birth control help with acne but it’s better to talk to a doctor and see what they recommend.

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Dermatologist prescribed a topical antibiotic gel-cream for my face and it saved my life.

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Fresh aloe vera blended with coconut oil 
Try avoiding chemicals etc all natural products work best

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I know this will sound bad but i wash my face in the shower with hot water, i use wokali whitening complex face wash with a facial scrub i got from juno for 2$ i wash it twice at the end of my shower and when i get out i PAT my face dry not RUB. After i use elmers glue (i know, very odd) and put it allll over my face as a face mask, do this twice and top it off with a face mask from the creme shop i do this every 2-3 days usually every 3 days
It sounds like alot but the only time i have pimples are when my periods about to start, yes i have some dark spots but those are from middle school when i would pick at my pimples til they bled but even then theyre light, my pores are tight especially when i use the creme shops egg face mask

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Everybody suggest you the best tips and I don’t have anything more to say but this : Be calm and do not get angry or stressed because it could make your skin bad and those pores and acnes could get worse if you don’t pay attention to your mental health. Love yourself and remember these problems are solvable . You are beautiful and you can help yourself to get rid of this problem.

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This might sound horrible but I swear it works. Wipe some rubbing alcohol over your problem areas once a day

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Aztec clay masks and drink lots of water.

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I've had bad skin since primary school  and I'm in college now, it's only just started to clear up. I'm telling you I was worse than that too. I swear by these things - neutrogena pink grapefruit face wash and (prescribed from the doctor which they do give if you ask for it)

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I’ve been using clean and clear products recently. I normally breakout around my period but lately I’ve been braking out more so I decided to try a new face wash. I started using clean and clear deep action cream cleanser it helps remove oil and dirt to help unclog pores. I try to use that in the morning and at night. I also apply a clean and clear dual action moisturizer with salicylic acid to moisturize and help with acne. And I also use a clean and clear advantage acne spot treatment. I use the acne treatment on acne to help it go away faster. I have oily skin so using these products works for me and I try to do cleansing mask every once in a while to help too, but if you have dry skin I don’t know if the products could cause extra dryness on your face as it can be a little drying sometimes. Idk if this makes much sense, but if you have any questions just ask. Hope this helps!

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I recommend looking I to curology! 
I have always had awful breakouts. I washed my face twice a day at night and I would still have awful acne. I’m currently 22 and have had acne since I was a teen. Went on birth control for period problems and was super excited Bc I had also heard it clears your acne and that didn’t even do any difference. Eventually I got a free sample of curology (they give you one on the website) and just by using the sample I noticed the difference! I have used it about a month and my face has been a lot better. Of course I still get my breakouts but not as bad as before and they go away pretty fast. I have some scars that I have even noticed they are starting to fade. It’s a bit pricey but I definitely recommend it!

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