What's the safest and most effective way to

[mischief]

control acne and reduce blemishes?

[venkat raja a]

Acne s due to the food that we eat..Becoming a Vegetarian is a good way to control Acne and I have personally seen it work..

[Courteney]

Get your Dr. to give you a prescription for Retin-A. It's a topical ointment that really dries up blemishes. However, if you have already dry skin, it might be too strong. In that case, I would go to the drug store and buy a topical product that contains salicylic acid (I like Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear).One other way I keep my skin clear is by making sure I hydrate - I drink boatloads of water (my aesthetician always comments on this when I go in for facials). You might want to try splurging on a facial - ask the aesthetician about your skin type and about the kinds of products s/he would recommend you use.

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[hollylitespeed]

As mentioned by venkat_raja_a, the reality is that your diet is most likely the cause of your acne. Your skin, like your kidneys and bladder, is another system in your body for eliminating toxins. Toxins come from your environment and from what you eat. If what you eat doesn't digest well or if it's crap to begin with, your body wants to get rid of it. It will poo it out, pee it out, barf it out or sweat it out. The sweating part is where the acne comes in.Unfortunately, for most people, becoming vegetarian, while certainly admirable, is not a viable option. May I suggest paying attention to what you eat for a week and how your body reacts to it. You could jot it down in a 7-day journal and try to keep track of approximate times. If you feel bloated, stomach pain, or tired and lethargic, write it down. After the week, you may notice that you feel crappy after you consume certain foods. You will certainly be more aware of how food affects you. Common food allergies include dairy, wheat and soy. Eliminating the foods that don't work for your body will cause your skin to clear. This includes junk food and excessive consumption of meat. By excessive, I'm talking about more than once a day or big steaks.Your skin will not clear instantly. It takes a few weeks for your body to clear itself out. However, once you do, you'll feel much better and your skin will be improved.