Today, I discovered the effect the cream has that my mom gave me. It was for my acne and it worked, in a way. Instead of having a lot of little pimples, I now just have a few gigantic ones. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I looked at my face to see if my new age-defying lotion was working. My skin does look younger, it's covered in pimples like a teenager's. FML
Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
Today, my new prescription medicine for my chronic acne did in fact work. It worked by inflaming the skin around my zits so that they blended in. FML
Today, I'm now able to put my acne cream on my face without having to look in the mirror, because I've memorized the crater and trench-filled war zone that is my acne-riddled face. FML
Today, I realized that the tingly feeling on my face when I put a new combination of acne wash, acne medication, and my usual moisturizer on was not, in fact, "it working." It was slowly peeling away the top layer of skin. I look and feel sunburned. I also still have acne and oily skin. FML
Today, I found out that what I thought was "acne" is actually an allergic reaction to a cream I've been using for years. I thought the cream was helping me with the breakouts but my doctor says the real acne probably went away naturally years ago. FML
Today, I woke up to find that not only did the toothpaste I put on my pimple make it more noticable, but it made it worse. FML
Today, I followed an acne treatment. It was only after I'd finished the treatment that I read the bottom line, stating "Do not scrub your face". I only had one pimple to start with, now it looks like I sandpapered my face. FML
Today, I had a large pimple on my temple. I decided to try the whole "put toothpaste on the zit to make it dry up" technique that all the magazines say to do. Not only is my pimple still there, but the toothpaste irritated my skin and my already large pimple now appears three times bigger. FML
Today, I walked into the dining room to find my mom popping pimples on my dad's back. FML
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TigranPet 24
Now the choice comes down to quantity or quality.
mezochan 29
As someone who struggles with acne, I can safely say "just water" will help nothing.
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TigranPet 24
Now the choice comes down to quantity or quality.
Code_Skull 12
da's niet zo goed...
gamermonster 34
Might not do it in Dutch next time bud. Might get you downvoted. Ik ben ook NL hoor ;)
tranced_ 45
turns out size does matters in case of acne..
Mathalamus 25
you should not be using *any* cream. its all oil based. try using just water, and keeping it clean, it may help.
mezochan 29
As someone who struggles with acne, I can safely say "just water" will help nothing.
Mathalamus 25
its still better than the flat nothing that i do. i just figure that if its oil based, with your body trying to get rid of that, adding more oil will just make it worse.
InfiniteSunshine 32
Some acne creams aren't like regular creams that add moisture. Sometimes they're more of a drying agent, which dries the skin because it's fighting the acne and removing all the dirt and oil. These creams are often for spot treatment for this reason, I learned that the hard way with one I used to use. It's also a misconception that if you have acne/oily skin, you should get rid of all creams/moisturizing products. If you take away all the moisture from your skin, it will work over time and produce more oil since it isn't getting any, and your skin will get worse. People with acne and oily skin should still moisturize, just not excessively, and you can get creams that are non-oil based, which will hydrate the skin without adding excess oil.
potato_meat 12
you're completely ignorant of what acne creams are made of
3drm 10
I have acne and soap & water doesn't go far! It helps a little, but I'm a already a very clean person in the first place, so I use a few creams and things after I wash my face with soap & water.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
Come on 6, your comments have all been getting downvoted recently. What happened to you?
mfmylifesrsly 30
Try coconut oil! :)
mezochan 29
I'd give it an 7.5/10 on the "use if you have acne and oily skin" scale. Never seemed to help me but it also never hurt either! Good for moisturizing. Made my skin 'glow', though (code for shiny with oil if I accidentally used too much). Also gave me breakouts in weird spots if I used it anywhere other than my face, like on my stomach. Sulfur based products worked best, imo, but everyone has different skin.
james_logan 19
I've heard that making a paste of tumeric powder and milk/yoghurt and maybe some honey works wonders. My uncle used the paste and within a half hour the pimple reduced in size
ssnow_fml 20
I know how you feel OP. Keep trying different brands until you find one that works for you.
Wizardo 34
In the case of acne, all medication and treatments for it will make it worse before it gets better. I was on Accutane which is probably the best but most hardcore drug for it. Just wash your face everyday 2 times a day. Change your pillowcase regularly - once a week. Have a separate flannel exclusively for your face and swap it with another when washing it. Use gel based creams for the love of god. Never use anything that has any kind of oil in it, oil is what causes most kinds of acne. Hope this helps some, for everyone.
Iamskynet 18
pimple.concat(); anyone? okay i'll get out.
thewickedspider 11
I'm not sure how much this may help, but you could try witch hazel. My skin isn't prone to pimples, but when I do breakout, I've found witch hazel helps eliminate the redness and swelling. Hope you find something that works for you! xx
AlexaWuzHere 31
That just means it's working! Your skin will get significantly worse before it gets better, which is why so many people struggle to find an acne product that "works". Everyone quits using products because they seem to make it worse, when in reality they have to purge your pores before you can have clearer skin. I'm not saying ALL products work, and you know your skin best, so if it genuinely seems to be causing breakouts rather than resolving them even after a few weeks of use then it's time to try something new.