Thread: Acne

Diet. Despite what you read, or what some doctors will tell you, it's all diet. Through my research, I believe it has something to do with leaky gut syndrome, combined with waste being excreted through the skin.

My story : I grew up eating a heavy amount of refined grain. I probably ate two bowls of cereal a day on average from the age of 10 to 16. I was always thin, so I, or my parents, never thought much of it. I probably tore up my digestive system big time. From 17 until 22 or so, I had some pretty moderate acne. I'm now 24, and it's gone, but I've got scarring to fix now, so I'm looking into dermarolling and possible surgical options later on. Even though I've been told I look fine, and it's probably true, I cannot bring myself to believe it.

My fix : Removing sugar, and pretty much all gluten containing grains from my diet. I don't eat bread anymore, period. I also eat a ton of vegetables now for fiber, as fiber is great for cleaning your digestive tract. Retin-A cream will also help you skin clear a lot quicker, so I recommend getting a prescription for that.

Everyone is different, so my fix may not be your fix, but good luck.

Hey, thanks heaps man!

I think I might try that for a bit and see if anything changes!
So, pretty much, remove sugar and gluten from my diet? Plus lots of fiber.

Thanks again!

This may sound weird, but putting toothpaste on your acne during the night will actually help it go away. If you are looking for a face medicine, Ziana is awesome.

Originally Posted by Mancon

This may sound weird, but putting toothpaste on your acne during the night will actually help it go away. If you are looking for a face medicine, Ziana is awesome.

From personal experience? Or something else?

Originally Posted by NightSpy2

From personal experience? Or something else?

My sister used to do it all the time, and it actually worked! I tried it a few years back and it did help. Also look at this: Toothpaste Reviews

So, yeah. I would recommend you try it out.

Ask your doctor, my friend had bad ance and apparently there is some really good treatment (cream ect out there).

Originally Posted by Mancon

My sister used to do it all the time, and it actually worked! I tried it a few years back and it did help. Also look at this: Toothpaste Reviews

So, yeah. I would recommend you try it out.

Sweet thanks!
I'll have to try it out then!

Reviews on the site look good! Thanks Mancon!!

Originally Posted by NightSpy2

Sweet thanks!
I'll have to try it out then!

Reviews on the site look good! Thanks Mancon!!

No problem! Let me know how it works out for you, i'm curious.

I don't want to sound like I'm a spambot promoting a product, but this is from personal experience. I have tried a lot of different skin products, maybe 20+, and the thing that has worked best for me is Decleor products. They are quite expensive, but they truly are the best products (from my experience at least). And do not drink soda! It's the worst thing you can do.

I wanna try the toothpaste method but i'm wondering whether the type of tooth paste matters?

For me, the best thing was salt water. I'd attribute going through high school without a single pimple to visiting the beach most weeks of the year. I don't know about making a face wash of it but simple ocean water itself helped.

Originally Posted by DoctorSpaceman

For me, the best thing was salt water. I'd attribute going through high school without a single pimple to visiting the beach most weeks of the year. I don't know about making a face wash of it but simple ocean water itself helped.

But maybe that's just because you don't get pimples? o_O

Originally Posted by NightSpy2

But maybe that's just because you don't get pimples? o_O

I get them nowadays that I avoid the beach. Anyway the sea/salt water is known to have an exfoliating effect on the skin. I've also noticed amongst relatives of mine that the ones who frequent the beach have much clearer complexions.

I'd stay away from harsh chemicals such as acids that get rid of acne, they're too harsh for skin. It's genetic -- and what you eat! If your mother/father had bad acne you're going to have it to

LUCKY FOR ME, I am blessed with skin of the gods.
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Not all acne medicine is made up of harsh chemicals, and throwing the word acid in there is a misconception. A proper facial wash followed by some moisturizer, combined with a good diet, can clear up acne even if you're genetically predisposed. You'll fight it throughout adolescence if you're predisposed, but you're not required to break out and can always work on keeping your pores clean.

I gotta agree with the salt water and eating less sugar and refined foods (such as white bread, shitty cereals that just look fake etc.), go wholegrain all the way

Salt water cleans and disinfects, as well as exfoliates. But if you're making your own salt water instead of going to the beach every day, make sure you buy sea salt and not normal table salt.

I also have this bad habit of chewing my mouth on the inside, I've found that when I do that, I get pimples too.
So if you do that, stop it

I've never tried using lucid dreaming to get rid of it. But I've never really had true acne anyway, just pimples every now and again.
So it would be pretty hard to test it.
Stress does play a factor though too, so if you can use LD's to relieve stress and stop yourself from getting stressed, I'm sure it would have a positive effect.

Originally Posted by tommo

I gotta agree with the salt water and eating less sugar and refined foods (such as white bread, shitty cereals that just look fake etc.), go wholegrain all the way

Salt water cleans and disinfects, as well as exfoliates. But if you're making your own salt water instead of going to the beach every day, make sure you buy sea salt and not normal table salt.

I also have this bad habit of chewing my mouth on the inside, I've found that when I do that, I get pimples too.
So if you do that, stop it

I've never tried using lucid dreaming to get rid of it. But I've never really had true acne anyway, just pimples every now and again.
So it would be pretty hard to test it.
Stress does play a factor though too, so if you can use LD's to relieve stress and stop yourself from getting stressed, I'm sure it would have a positive effect.

Thanks that was very helpful!!

OMG! I ALWAYS chew my mouth on the inside!!! Lol.
Maybe I could try stop and see if it does anything? Although I don't see how these two things can be linked.. xD

Originally Posted by NightSpy2

Thanks that was very helpful!!

OMG! I ALWAYS chew my mouth on the inside!!! Lol.
Maybe I could try stop and see if it does anything? Although I don't see how these two things can be linked.. xD

Well, my guess is bacteria getting in and building up. There's lots of bacteria in the mouth.
I've noticed a strong correlation, but the reason for it is just my guess hehe Makes sense though.

I find that doing a facial steam followed by rubbing a slice of cucumber on my face every day really helps it stay all nice an clear.
Also the steam does wonders for your sinuses when you're all stuffy.

I used to use a facial scrub which also removed all the oil from my skin - it worked but my skin would get so dry and horrible.

Nowadays I simply shower for 5-10minutes until my skin is all warm and my pores open up, then use a simple face-washer and warm water and scrub at my face for a few seconds. I suppose a healthy diet and exercise also help a lot, I do have a noticable difference between when I eat healthy and when I don't in both my skin and my lucid count!

Tips to treat acne:

Reduce stress with regular exercise,
Reduce or limit refined carbohydrates and sugar intake,
Avoid caffeine and other stimulants,
Limit dairy products and red meat....

My best tip wold be to rub Palmolive gold soap on your face when you have a shower (just avoid getting soap in your mouth ). The affects on me could actually be seen overnight.

Originally Posted by AustralianFire

My best tip wold be to rub Palmolive gold soap on your face when you have a shower (just avoid getting soap in your mouth ). The affects on me could actually be seen overnight.

Wow really? And how severe was yours?
And did you try any other products beforehand?

Originally Posted by NightSpy2

Wow really? And how severe was yours?
And did you try any other products beforehand?

I just had some rather large unfortunate pimples that decided to take refuge right on my nose (very noticeable) they went down overnight so it was only noticeable if you got up in my face I have used proactive face moisturiser which takes around two to three days to have an affect