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I don't know there's a lot you can do with 4 days to go, except go to the dermatologist for cortizone shots if you're having cystic acne.
Personally, i'd just swipe some toner on and go with a completely naked face until the wedding. I know, the horror.
@ejs4y8: I can't afford to go to a dermatologist (without insurance, it's like $300 a visit). I don't have any toner, either. My usual foundation is noncogdermic and works well on my sensitive skin, so I'm planning on just doing some light coverage until the wedding. Bare-face isn't really an option since I have to give some really important presentations for classes this week and I don't want everyone staring at it, lol.
It's not cystic acne--just a few pimples. (Thank god!) I haven't had a breakout in months, though, so it's upsetting.
I've been thinking about getting one of those pen things that "zaps" the zit with medication or something. Do they work well?
Resist the urge to overtreat your skin! If you are having problems with redness and inflammation, try taking 2 Aleve (naproxen sodium) per day, one in the morning and one at night, with food. Aleve is an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which means it decreases inflammation, including that associated with acne. I have used it in conjunction with regular acne medications like benzoyl peroxide and I credit it with clearing up my skin (over a period of several months, of course). The Aleve helps whatever acne medication you do use be more effective, so really be sure to be gentle. Good luck and I am sure it will improve.
@chelseamorning: I never thought of using Aleve...I could definitely do that. I don't have regular breakouts so I'm not using any acne medication at the moment (unless my cleanser counts as one, though I might have to retire it because it's been making my face burn lately).
Pimples are always better in 3-4 days...so hopefully it won't be so bad. Even though your foundation is noncomedogenic, it's probably stress, dude!
Oh, also--disinfect your makeup brushes with alcohol. And don't use your fingers--that's just spreading oil onto your face and this week is the week to be diligent about it. At least you can prevent more.
@ejs4y8: I just disinfected my makeup brush, actually! I'm religious about that because I don't want the oils and whatnot to spread more. I haven't used my fingers since I got my brush a few months ago (I'm so proud!) :)
I don't really have any suggestions for how to fix your acne (trust me, my face has a good number of freak out on it's own, esp. in winter) but in the event that you don't clear up before the wedding, you should invest in some green concealer.
You might know this already, but I'm surprised at how many people don't, so I'll share just in case. Using a green concealer under your makeup (just on the red spots) helps to "brown out" the red spots so that your makeup can cover it more easily/naturally. It has to do with the color wheel, and it's a technique I learned while studying stage makeup.
On the same note, a yellow concealer will fix dark under-eye issues.
I use Physician's Formula "Twins" cream concealer, which has 2 sides, but they also sell stick concealer (it looks like lipstick) in case you prefer that.
Hope that helps! Good luck!
@tinylittlebird: Green concealer is godly! I'll pick up some Physician's Formula when I head out to the drugstore in a bit (to get the acne pen). Thanks for reminding me!
you can also crush the Aleve into powder and mix it with a little water to make a paste and then put it directly over the pimples if you have any that are particularly bad - I occasionally get nast cystic zits and this really helps since I can't afford the Dermatologist either!
@Dragonsus: Would this work better at night? Sounds like a great trick, and I'd like to use it.
Depending on where the acne is, it may be stress related or hormonal, which is harder to get rid of, as its not just a product problem.
If the cleanser you are using is making your skin burn, I would stop using it. Overcleansing and using “harsh” products (you skin may feel its harsh right now, for whatever reason) will make your skin break out more.
I would suggest switching to Cetaphil wash. Remove your makeup at night, and try washing with Cetaphil – gently apply to skin for at least 60 seconds then rinse with warm, not hot water. In your shower, also rinse your face with cool/warm water instead of hot water.
I would also suggest using an alcohol free toner, using one has helped my complexion a bunch.
A good spot treatment is Burt’s Bees acne spot treatment – its tea tree oil and something – it’s a liquid, and you only need a little. I think it’s like $8 usually, so not too $$$.
You can also try a steam facial – just boil some water, then pour it into a large bowl. You can add lavender, or other herbs to the water if you like, or leave it plain. Put a towel over your head/the bowl and sit with your face over the water for 15 minutes. Good luck!!!
@gabrielleelise1981: Thanks for the tips. :) I'm baffled that the cleanser would be too harsh since I picked the gentlest formula, but weirder things have happened, for sure.
UPDATE: I managed to cover all the blemishes with my usual foundation + mineral powder combo, and except for one tiny spot, it looks flawless. Still, I'm going to treat the problem too, instead of just hiding it.
@Mrs Grape:I would do as much 'makeup free' time as possible. I know you've got presentations, but as soon as you can get home (or just prepping in the library, w/e) and can go makeup free, do it. The less product on the skin the easier it can breath and start healing up. All these PPs have some great advice. Good luck to you! And Hooray! It's almost your wedding day!!
@Mrs Grape: Definitely do it at night then you can just wash it off in the morning
(sorry, I forget that not everyone is spending weeks at home in their pajamas writing a dissertation!)
Perhaps try eating lots of fresh berries and salads and drinking plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and sugar. This tends to help my skin. Make up will certainly help the rest! I wish you all the happiness in the world on your big day :)
Hey have you tried a facial mask that contains mint? i know it sounds weird but this stuff allways helped me out. You can find it at CVS and i think target. I use a mint julip clay mask and by the next day the redness goes down ALOT.
@orangepumpkin: I have a mint julep mask I plan on using the night before the wedding, just as an extra precaution. :)
I drink a ton of water as-is, so I think this is definitely stress-related.
@Dragonsus: That Aleve-paste thing worked like a charm. I left it on for about three minutes or so--it burned at first, but the redness and swelling definitely decreased.
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I'm having a breakout crisis and the wedding is four days away. I don't want to overcleanse (which is what I think caused the problem in the first place--this started four days ago and hasn't improved at all), but does anyone have any good home remedies?
I was using the Neutrogena redness healing facial cleanser, but I think I used it too often and it caused my face to freak out. I started diluting it with water the other night and last night, I just washed my face with water and a little bit of the all-natural soap I use, but it hasn't improved. :(
Tips? I can cover most of the problem with makeup, but I really don't want that spot on my face to look lumpy!