Bumpy Face

1. Keep a good skincare regimen (AcneFree Terminator 10 works wonders; anything by Neutrogena if you need something more moisturizing) Experiment—while salicylic acid works for some people, others need a more potent formula, like benzyl peroxide (be sure not to strip your face of all moisture, though!). Keep in mind the percent of the active ingredient you are using—10% may be a bit much if you’re only working to clear up one or two zits.

2. Talk to a dermatologist about anti-bacterial medications that may clear up your complexion. Since there is no ONE cause to acne (sometimes it’s your hormones to blame, sometimes it’s that pesky bacteria), there is also no ONE, sure solution. Explore your options and make the most of expert advice.

3. If you’re a girl and nothing else works to clear your acne, not even the renowned Proactiv® Solution has you singing its praises, you may think about talking to your gynecologist about hormonal solutions. If you’re like me, you may have overactive hormones and will benefit from starting birth control—not only could it clear up your face, but it will also make your cycle more regular and aid in those painful monthly symptoms…especially if you’re not up for the challenge of #4…

4. Cut dairy from your diet. Now, I know it’s hard, especially in the summer when there are ice cream cones everywhere you look, but IT WORKS! For my brother, after years of battling acne with doctors befuddled as to why their cures weren’t working, this is the one thing that finally won the war against the acne army (you know, since birth control wasn’t an option for him…:P).

Hope this helped!!! :)