[Mr. Christ]

Originally Posted by mbinder

I live in the American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

fantastic post.

ok, the first Cardinal rule is DO NOT touch your face at all during the day. Leave it alone. You might want to pick up a specefic face wash that has 2% Salicylic Acid. Something like Phisoderm that is pH balanced for skin. You may want to cahnge your shampoo as well. people just become all of a sudden become allergic to things that have been exposed to for years day in and day out. The shampoo might leave a residue that makes u break out. Also you can try a spot treatment cream that is 10% Benzoyl Peroxide like Clean and Clear or ZapZyt. The arent to be used daily, they will irritate your skin if you use them for a prolonged period.
Also if the acne persists then go to a dermatologist and ask him about Retin-A or Differin Gel.
i hope this helps.

[Mr. Christ]

you will also do better if you dont reuse your face cloth ever. you can pick up

[Smashandgrab]

All you need my friend...

[Brampton_Boy]

One thing that has worked really well for my acne is Stinging Nettle extract.

While i feel like a shill for this product, it works for everything from boosting testosterone production to detoxing the kidneys.

It's also dirt cheap (about $10 for a months supply) and can be found at most health stores.

If you want to go the more conventional route, try "The regimen" outlined on Acne.org - Acne treatment and community. Great site for acne tips and treatment.

[MPS]

PROACTIVE acne solution im sure you have seen the commercials

[smasheroffaces]

i guess im just blessed i only get pimples where folks cant see em.....

[Rinksterk]

Originally Posted by clemente21

I post the thread here because it said Mayberry Lounge is intelligent discussion only.

They need to change that now that half the OT is here.

[enginekid]

Originally Posted by clemente21

I post the thread here because it said Mayberry Lounge is intelligent discussion only.

I work out at fitness and come home. My hair turns more like oily and my forehead too. It caused building acne on my face. I wonder if any of you guys have any ideas how to kill oily and acne etc? Thanks for your time.

I had the same problem. I never used to have problems. But last year out of no where my skin changes and starts getting all oily on my head and back and a little on chest area. So at first I do all things you think would help. I wash tons with soap, always change shirts, etc. but nothing seems to help. I start feeling like shit and not wanting to leave the house. so I finally go see the doctor. and that was the best move I ever made. he looked briefly at me than told me to take a few months of Acutane. I had heard of acutane before and that it was only for severe acne. But the doctor told me that most people go on some anti biotic like tetra cyclene and all that does is kill the bacteria for a while, but it actually does nothing to fix the problem. but acutane actually fixing the problem for years if not a lifetime.

So I went on acutane for three months and after three weeks my skin was totally cleared up. my lips became severely chapped and peeled alot. but after the three months were up I went off the prescription and my skin has been great ever since. back to normal with no abnormal oiliness.

apparently at anytime in a man's life his ****bolism/hormone levels can change causing the sebaceous glands in the skin to become over active. when this happens the extra oil attracts bacteria who feed on it and the bacterial colonies cause the pores to clog up creating pimples, and bumpy rough skin. Accutane totally fixes this by changing your body so it doesn't over produce oil. the bacteria have nothing to eat so they don't even show up anymore. Voila! no more clogged pores. and your chick can run her hands all over your back and chest again and purr like a kitten.

[redjako]

Originally Posted by clemente21

I post the thread here because it said Mayberry Lounge is intelligent discussion only.

I work out at fitness and come home. My hair turns more like oily and my forehead too. It caused building acne on my face. I wonder if any of you guys have any ideas how to kill oily and acne etc? Thanks for your time.

Don't use copious amounts of soap...that = dry'ing your skin out, which makes your skin PRODUCE more oil as compensation.


How I dealth with my acne, and subsequently help my chica (who can get it badly on her period).


Pop pimples with a needle (just prick the surface w/ the gunk) and squeeze lightly. That will help it heal up, NOT scar.


I liked to "slough" my face: hot hot water, splashed to the face...or just use soap / water, then put on a LOTION on your face to prevent your face from producing its own natural oils.




STOP touching your face...a nervous habbit I have when stressed is rubbing my face (ala, stroking a beard), which, oils in your fingers leads to acne and bacteria.

Cheers,

[Mr. Christ]

Originally Posted by smasheroffaces

i guess im just blessed i only get pimples where folks cant see em.....

This is the case for me, well the are where "most" people cant see them and they seem appear and vanish with no rhyme or reason. i think a guy got kicked off of this season of Tuff for have this acne on his shoulder.