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on 11/22/2005 Actually Accutane can cause severe damage and has significant risks. I would never use it. [http://www.citizen.org/HRG/PUBLICATIONS/1537.htm]
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on 11/22/2005 First take a steaming hot washcloth and place it on the pimple, then use one soaked in ice water. Do this several times. It opens and shrinks the pores, forcing the impurities upward. Then dab milk of magnesia on the pimple and when it's dry, go to bed.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If anyone was wondering where in the world to find tea tree oil, like I was, go to The Body Shop at your local mall where they have a wide range of products containing it.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 After washing, splash your face with cold water. This helps to close the pores. What also helps is to pinch or gently "slap" the areas where you usually break out. (Don't laugh it works.) This with get the blood flowing which will carry away impurities.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 This is a fantastic solution for a zit that you have already popped, mix some bicarbonate of soda with a little water (just enough to make a paste) and put on zit. Leave it to dry. Somehow, this draws out all the gunk inside!!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 To get rid of a pimple, dab garlic juice on it overnight and after cleaning the next morning, rub a raw potatoe on it to get rid of the redness. Another method is to make a paste of yeast and tree tea oil, cover with a band-aid and leave over night.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Before sleeping, try mixing sugar with a couple of drops of water, just enough to make a paste, and go to bed. The pimples don't vanish, but they get smaller.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Wash your face with lukewarm or cold water. This simple thing has worked wonders! Hot water opens your pores and allows in dirt and oil, which lead to breakouts.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Believe it or not, regular (and great) sex helps skin tone by maintaining physiologically constant levels of estrogens in circulation - that's how oral contraceptives alleviate acne. But don't forget to make sure it's safe sex!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 The residues soaps leave behind clog pores. Use a face wash or a soap made for your face, like Neutrogena.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 What most people don't realize is that pimples are also caused by puberty for most teenagers. The one way you can clear acne up, however, is to drink lots of water, use facial cleansers and lay off all the unnecessary sugary products, like soda.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 After showering splash your face several times with cold water. This will close the pores that the warm shower water opened.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Always keep your skin clean. Wash it twice a day with gel. Also, eat well! Healthy skin is beautiful skin, so try to avoid too much chocolate and other snacks. Drink a lot of water, and avoid stress. A lot of sleep is very good for your skin, too.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 You absolutly have to moisturize your skin, cuz if you cover up your zits, it majorly dries out your skin. So use a basic moisturizer every night on your face before going to bed.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I saw Oprah's show introducing eHow and tried tea tree oil. It's fabulous! I also cleanse my face twice a day using a face cloth and antibacterial Palmolive. It cleanses my skin beautifully and the tea tree oil is applied afterwards. But moisturize!