Comments on: How to Avoid Pimples

on 8/8/2009 great ideas

on 7/9/2009 Detailed and informative. Thanks!

on 3/14/2009 I drink a lot of water and give my self facials to save money. Great advice! 5*

on 2/23/2009 One thing you need to watch out for with benzoyl peroxide is that it bleaches fabric. I bought a new bedset for out bed, my husband uses clearasil. After a few days, I realized his side of the bed the pillowcases, sheets, comforter were completely bleached. We have also had towels in the bathroom get bleached as well from it being on his hands/face. The belzoyl peroxide is really strong, and bleaches stuff, watch out for that!

on 2/8/2009 good article.

on 12/5/2008 these are some great ideas!

on 10/31/2008 Get a facial at a recommended location.
Repeat your facial every 2 weeks at the beginning and then when it gets better do it every month.
It worked for me.

on 5/17/2008 water is a great solution of all diseases.use 8 to 9 liters of water everyday.use plenty of water when you wake up in the morning.avoid taking water just after you eat something and maintain a gap of at least 1/2 hrs between meal and water.you can take water before you have something.go for a 25 min walk daily in the morning.use a gentle face wash twice a day.always keep a gap of at least half an hour between dinner and sleep.once you follow this routine you will feel changes that you have never seen.BEST OF LUCK GUYS

on 6/11/2007 1) Always wash your face before bed, or the dirt and oil will get into pores and cause zits.
2) Hands off!
3) Apply moisturizer only where you're dry. Choose a noncomedogenic formula (won't clog pores).
4) Wear oil-free makeups.
5) Eat protein (like salmon or tofu) and nutrient-rich green veggies everyday. And the vitamin C in citrus can actually help pimples heal faster.
6) Water works! At least eight cups of H2O a day and more if you exercise, it helps detoxify and hydrate your skin from inside out.
7) Avoid cigarettes! When you take a puff, the nicotine constricts blood vessels, slowing the flow of oxygen and blood your skin needs to be healthy.
8) Getting plenty of beauty sleep, about eight hours is ideal for most people.

on 8/24/2006 I started doing this as a teenager and it never fails. Although taking zinc supplements can be good, at first they can actually make you break out as your body tries to get rid of toxins. Instead, whether you have a small or large pimple, or even a boil, take one zinc tablet (natural zinc please) and crush it into a powder. Brush the powder onto a spoon and add at most 2 drops of water. Mix it into a paste then apply it directly onto the pimple or boil. Put a Band-aid over it and go to sleep. Next morning, the swelling will be almost all gone and the head will be gone and the pain will be gone. If it was a small pimple, it will practically be gone. Do this one more time the following evening and the pimple will be gone by day 2, except for some red marking if it was a large one to begin with. Boils can take longer, but the pain and puss will be gone by day 2.

on 8/9/2006 Prevent pimples: Try and drink more water and also just make sure you cleanse every night with a gentle cleanser and if you have dry skin then moisturize. I don't advise using a toner unless you have very oily skin as it will just encourage more oil out of the sebacous glands.

If you have pimples: Drink 2 liters of water a day and try sleeping for at least 8 hours a night. Cut down on processed foods and include lots of fruit and veg. I really do suggest making fruit smoothies and juices! For the smoothies, simply blend a lot of fresh fruit, for example strawberries, raspberries and banana. DON'T add milk or ice cream to your smoothie. For the juice, try a carrot and tomato juice (carrot is exceptionally good for your skin) Just experiment with those smoothies and juices using a variety of fruit and veg and you will see a lot of improvement with your skin condition.

on 8/8/2006 Look in health food stores or Asian supermarkets for adzuki beans. Grind a handful to a fine powder in a clean coffee grinder. Put half a teaspoon in your palm, and add a little water to make a gritty paste. Gently scrub and massage into your skin, concentrating on possible oily areas. Rinse thoroughly. For a more gentle formula, grind half adzuki beans and half oatmeal.

on 8/8/2006 For some people, when you first see a zit, you think it will go away in a day. But don't just forget about it and leave it. On the first day I see a zit I use a strong toothpaste, like Colgate or Crest put it on the zit and leave it for about 10 minutes. That should reduce the size. In the mornings, I first cleanse my skin with a light oil-free cleaner and then use a cool toner. After that I just put on a moisturizer high in vitamin E. I do that about twice a day or as directed on your cleansers, but the most important thing of all; drink a lot of water and don't stress out about it! You can also try putting lemon or lime on your face, but I warn you that it will sting, but it does help reduce redness when you put cold water on it afterward.

on 8/8/2006 I have had tons of pimples for years now, and I have to tell you that water is vital. It helps not only your skin, but your health in general. It's a fact that the ideal amount it 11 glasses a day. It helps the chemistry of oils and chemicals in your skin balance!

on 8/8/2006 This sounds crazy, but it works and it works fast. Every night, 15 minutes before you go to bed, apply cream to your face and leave it on for 2-5 minutes. Then, lightly scrub it off your face. If you do this for a week (or a little over a week) all your acne will be gone.