Acne?!

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Ugh what a pain in the behind.. I have suffered from acne basically since puberty and I'm finally doing something about it. On birth control to help my hormonal break outs, changed my diet, using a retinol, a gel and an antibiotic from the dermatologist. I am in my twenties. Anyone have any advice, stories, or input? It seems like everyone around me has perfect skin..

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Hi Kate! 
I used to suffer with chronic acne since I was 18. I  took birth controls, different types of antibiotics, steroids. Used creams and lotions (including retin A) that mainly dried my skin. After so many unsuccessful attempts with all this medicine I decided to take a different route and go the natural way instead. I realized that the skin and gut are directly connected. So I started eliminating refined sugars and carbohydrates, got rid of refined vegetable  oils because they cause inflammation and steals the body its precious vitamin E. Started adding quality proteins, probiotic rich foods, healthy fats (coconut oil, grass fed butter, avocado, olive oil, etc.) because these type of short chain fatty acids feed the good bacteria in the gut, the one that is in charge of absorption of nutrients to be distributed throughout the body including the skin. It was a journey, but I was able to heal my skin without chemicals and toxins. I've been acne free for almost 7 years. All I had to do was heal my gut first. If you'd like to learn a little more about my story you can visit my website www.nakedflavorsnutrition.com I am Nutritonal therapy practitioner and I focus my practice on local and long distance acne sufferers.

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I used to have acne for a year or so, and then I asked my father how he dealt with acne. He said he didn't have acne. He said maybe he washed his face with soap once a month. So I stopped using soap, started washing my face with water, and then applied apple cider vinegar afterwards. I slowly diluted the vinegar until it was mostly water, and may stop using it completely.
In a few days, the oiliness of my face dropped dramatically, but it did feel a bit sticky and waxy at times. That eventually subsided as well. With the oiliness subsiding, so did my acne.
I also use a gel moisturizer in the mornings to a) prevent oiliness and b) protect my skin from the chilly weather.
Even if you decide you can't forgo face washing, just remember you don't need a lot of products for clear skin. Simplicity is key. All those products you're using could cause your skin to produce more oil.
Also, my acne was mostly small red pimples scattered along my T-zone but no acne on my jawline which I didn't use wash- I wonder why 😂- as well as whiteheads, blackheads and comedomes; So this may not work if you have a different type of acne. I have also eaten healthy (home-cooked meals, lots of vegetables and fruits, limited sugar, etc) and drank a lot of water and teas since I was born thanks to my parents. 
I sincerely wish you good luck on your journey to curing your acne :-) it sucks but after you finally get rid of it it's the best feeling in the world, and you tend to take care of your skin really well for the rest of your life (at least I know I will haha)

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I take a Medcine from dermatologist med called ( Roccutan )now its 3rd month and my acne dissappear except few i will complete the course till the dr said , its really good

For cleaning ur face don't use so many things it will affect ur skin while u think ur cleaning it very well , thats why i use Cetaphil its gentel on skin

Hope our faces become as a glass ;d

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You took the words right out of my mouth! Every time I look around, I see people with flawless skin. I first got acne in 5th grade and for 2-3 years, anything I tried seemed to make it worse (what a nightmare)! Ever since then, I've been on and off with acne products, because I can't keep routine. First, I had it bad on my forehead, then it spread to my cheeks and even under the sides of my face. I have a few scars here and there that I like to call craters (lol!) but I'm working on minimizing/getting rid of them. Before my birthday, I want it to be completely gone and right now I'm glad to say that I've come a long way from when my acne was at its worst. I'm currently using multiple brands (not intentionally, I was using one brand then it turned into 3). Something that really helps me is using a sonic brush. I use the Clinique sonic brush with Clinique foaming sonic brush cleanser (I don't like Clinique, but this wash was formulated for the brush and it actually works pretty good). I use Mario Badescu Toner, Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, and Kiehl's Dark Spot treatment. I also do masks sometimes which help a lot. Hopefully I can finally say goodbye to it forever! 👊🏾💥

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