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Dear TalkToMe,
I have bad acne and I don’t know how to get rid of it. It’s so embarrassing and I have low self-esteem about it. I’m not a girl so it’s not like I can just cover it up with makeup. I never had it in high school. I’ve only started getting it in college. Help!!!
-L.B.
L.B.,
Acne is always a horrible experience. I understand your pain because I too have problems with acne.
It’s horrible having acne in college because it’s supposed to be a high school and junior high thing. It makes you seem younger and really plays a role on your self-esteem.
One of the best things you could do is go to a dermatologist. They work with skin and probably will have the best advice on getting rid of acne. However, they sometimes will put you on an acne pill, which can have some extreme side effects. Make sure to look up information on any acne pills they might give you if you decide to see a dermatologist.
On the other hand, if you’re a starving student and don’t have health insurance or the money to go see a dermatologist I have some advice for you.
The best thing that usually helps acne is cleanliness, exercise and a proper diet. Basically, you need to be healthy.
You need to stay clean, which will make sure your body washes off any grime that may cause acne.
You need to exercise, which will cause you to sweat out toxins and dirt that may cause acne.
You need to have a proper diet. No more chips, soda and greasy foods. What you put in your body is what you’ll get out of it. If you want your body to be healthy and acne free then treat it right and don’t put junk in it.
If natural measures still don’t help, then maybe it’s time for face washers, cleansing systems, and/or spot treatment. There is a special ingredient in all these things that make acne go away. It’s called benzoyl peroxide.
Benzoyl peroxide is a great way to get rid of acne. It dries out the face, but does get rid of acne fast. The more of benzoyl peroxide in products the better.
My favorite face wash systems are AcneFree, Proactiv, and the Mary Kay Velocity system. These all worked really well for me.
The best spot treatment I’ve found is the Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel. It has 5% benzoyl peroxide, which is a lot for spot treatments.
I hope this helps!
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