Acne Is No Fun

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[acneisnofun]

Hey:) thanks for the follow! I have been looking trough your blog and it is just so helpful It is really nice to see that you are trying to help people :) So here is a question; I have some acne on the sides of my face. Just there, and my T-zone is quite clean. I eat healthy and I clean my face thoroughly but i still have those nasty breakouts. Is there anything more i can try to get rid of them?

Thanks for your message! Eating healthy foods is what will make the difference in most cases when it comes to pimples. Just be sure you're eating the right types of food and drinking plenty of water (Filtered if you live in an area that fluoridates the water supply). Be sure to look over the following posts that will show you exactly the types of foods you should be eating.

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94280551633/why-people-really-get-acne

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94638742603/which-foods-help-to-combat-acne

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/95231271323/processed-foods-are-really-bad

I highly recommend making raw organic fruits and veg a part of your daily intake to replenish your body's supply of essential digestive enzymes and vitamins which will help to drastically accelerate your detox.

As for keeping your face clean, it's great to do, but be sure you're using a cleanser that is 100% natural.  When you use harsh cleansers on your face and body, it strips the skin of protective oils and also kills the beneficial bacteria on your skin. Ideally you want the majority of the bacteria on your skin to be the beneficial kind, that way there is no room for the bad bacteria to survive; harsh cleansers will "nuke" all the bacteria on your skin (good and bad) and so the process starts over again.

Much Love!

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Thank you so much for the follow really needed this blog going through a crappy skin phase at the moment. It had all cleared up, but came back with a horrible vengeance. Love the support xx

Thankyou for your kind message, it's always extra frustrating when you think you got clear skin then all of a sudden a bomb hits your face ^^

Be sure to look over the posts here, I'm sure that if you follow the advice here you will notice significant improvement :)

Much Love

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

And the best thing about Murad is that it has salicylic acid and not benzoyl peroxide. I found out that benzoyl peroxide dried my skin out soooo bad so I could never use Proactiv but salicylic acid helps my skin be soft but idk if it's the same thing for other people

Hi there, it's great that it's helping you though salicylic acid tends to be pretty irritating to the skin. Moreover, while it's killing the bacteria on the surface, you're also killing the beneficial bacteria on your skin at the same time. Be sure to look over this post if you haven't already:

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94280551633/why-people-really-get-acne

Much Love

Andy@ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

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[acneisnofun]

Thank you for following me, otherwise it wouldn't have found your blog - it's nice to see so much support and advice! My friends might get the occasional spot and do not understand how horrible it is to wake up with big red acne completely covering your face. It's been like this for a few years now... I tried using natural honey as a daily cleanser, but after a few months the effects seem to be lessened.. I'm now trying banana peel but I don't know what to try if that fails?!

Thanks for your message! Using cleansers that are not harsh on your skin as you are doing is a great idea. But that alone will not fix the problem. What you're actually doing is treating the symptoms of the problem rather than addressing the root cause of acne (high body toxicity). When your body is overloaded with toxins, one of the ways it deals with it is by pushing the toxins to the surface of your skin, these toxins allow perfect conditions for P.Acnes to breed, your immune system then in an attempt to fight off these bacteria creates an inflammatory response AKA pimples. Please do read the following posts; by removing the toxicity in your body before it decides to push it to the surface you can cure your acne condition:

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94280551633/why-people-really-get-acne

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94638742603/which-foods-help-to-combat-acne

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/95231271323/processed-foods-are-really-bad

Much Love!

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Thank you for following me oh my god! Your blog is kind of the best thing ever, do you have any tips for acne scars bc they are taking over my face? X

Thankyou! Raw organic coconut oil is great to accelerate the healing of scar tissue and break it down. Rub a pea sized amount onto affected areas once or twice daily. Secondly be sure to load your body with anti-oxidants to mop up free-radicals in your system that are delaying the healing process by consuming plenty of fresh organic fruits and vegetables every day. You'll begin to notice improvement after around a week depending on the type of scarring you have.  Hyper-pigmentation for example is pretty easy to lighten up this way, whereas icepick scarring can take up to a year.

Hope this helps you, Much Love!

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

HELP! I have a pimple on my lip, and it isn't a cold sore and I need it gone in 4 days. what can I do?

Uh oh, acne on your lip is the worst becasue it looks like a cold sore and hurts like hell too ^^ I occasionally got these back when I was suffering. Getting rid of it in 4 days is a tall order, but it can be done, it depends on your body’s healing capacity. You can do a few things to help it along though. For starters, please resist the temptation of applying any harsh topicals on it, your lips are a mucous membrane that are extra sensitive to topicals and can/will make the pimple worse.

What you want to do is cut a slice of cucumber and let it sit on the pimple for around 20 minutes per day to cool it down, after that apply some raw organic coconut oil to it to help it heal as quickly and safely as possible. Coconut oil has natural healing properties and is also antibacterial too so that can help it along. Secondly, try to load your body with lots of antioxidants and vitamins, you want to eat alot of fruits and vegetables to detox your body asap. Lastly when your pimple comes to a proper whitehead that is ready to pop, fill up a tub with hot water, place a towel over it, and allow the steam to cleanse your face for around 10 minutes, that will make it much easier to pop when the time comes.

Lastly, DON’T attempt to pop it if it’s not ready (you’ll know when it’s really ready), otherwise your lip will swell up like mad and you’ll just end up with a big bruise.

Hope this helps!

Much Love

Andy @acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Thanks for following me! It's nice that your blog helps give advice to those suffering with acne, and its good to be able to see all the messages you get and know you're not alone! I used to have really bad skin that caused me to go on accutane, and i wish i had this blog then, keep up the good work helping people deal with acne :)

Thankyou so much for your kind words! I'm very much enjoying helping people, I know exactly what it felt like to be in that position back when I was suffering so I know it means a lot to have some level of support and direction when tackling this skin problem.

Much Love!

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Hi ! I just want to say that I have been taking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar twice a day and it has helped me sooo much because it helps flush out toxins in your body and will help your skin. Within a week, I could tell that my pimples had gone down & eventually the scars I had were fading too. ACV has really been a life saver for me & helped me get on the path to getting clear skin, my skin is fairly clear now with the exception of pimples that pop up sometimes. My acne was on my cheeks

Thanks for sharing your story. Yes apple cider vinegar is another great way to remove toxins from your system. Be sure to top up your body's supply of vitamins, essential fats and enzymes as well to help it detox and regenerate to its fullest potential too :)

Much Love

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

What annoys me most about anything to do with curing this horrible face is that everything needs you to spend money. I don't mean creams and spot treatments etc. Iv never trusted them and don't fall for their bs anymore. I mean simple stuff such as changing your diet. A few years ago I cut out all the rubbish out of my food. I ate well, and my skin cleared up. But soon I had to stop because of the amount of money it was costing to eat this way. It was triple the amount I usually spend.

I agree, it’s a shame that organic foods are so much more expensive, it’s unfortunately the world we live in :( I think however there is no compromise on health, if you have money to spend, better to spend it on your health and mental well being than the latest smart-phone or other gadget. Sorry I can’t be much more help here, politicians and big business’s just need a big kick up the backside in my opinion.

Much Love

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Thank you so much for following me! Acne truly does suck. I've dealt with it for about 6 years now, and I have a bad habit of popping my pimples :( Honestly my acne is pretty mild, but it bothers me to no end. However, I've been reading around your blog and it's very helpful! I'm going to try to eat more fruits and veggies and hopefully that'll help me. Thank you so much!

Thankyou for your kind words :) I'm sure it will help you, especially if your acne is mild as you say, just stick to your guns!

Much Love

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

(+) in a long time and I'm now worried it will get even worse this month. Any suggestions for treating hormonal break outs? Or is it to just treat it like normal? (I think your blog is a really great idea btw)

Thanks for your message :) Hormonal overload is similar to body toxicity, hormones are broken down by the liver in the same way as toxins. The idea is to reduce the burden on the liver by reducing toxicity as much as possible, in this way the liver has a greater potential to break down the hormones effectively.

Much love

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

I have really bad acne, and I'm just wondering if there's an efficient way to get rid of blemishes that have been popped or irritated. This is without using ice, listerine, or toothpaste (tried all those). Thanks! Your blog has helped me a bunch so far.

Hi there, Actually you shouldn't use toothpaste or mouthwash as a topical, it wasn't made to fight acne/scars and can contain chemicals that could worsen your condition. Also, if you're using benzoyl peroxide as a topical, I highly recommend you stop this, as it is known to encourage and prolong hyper-pigmentation of the skin.

There are a few ways to heal up hyper-pigmentation alittle more quickly, but for starters, be sure to look over my previous posts on diet & acne if you haven't already. You want to stop the hyper-pigmentation from occurring by preventing acne from occurring in the first place. Correct diet is key in curing an acne condition for the majority of people and can additionally accelerate skin healing too.

In the meanwhile, you want to make sure your irritate your skin as little as possible. Please stop using any harsh topical medications, and instead apply aloe vera to your skin once or twice daily to accelerate the healing process. Once per week you can apply lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to increase the cell turnover rate and lighten acne scarring, but I wouldn't suggest over doing it.  Acne exists in people with sensitive skin so it isn't a good idea to aggravate it with excessive topicals.

Much love!

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Hey there thanks for the follow <3 I hate myself because of my acne skin I have them on face on arms on the back and some on neck..I just want to cry my school starts on monday and I don't want to go cuz I look horrible and I just hate myself so much

I’m sorry to hear it, it sucks :( It’s not easy dealing with acne in today’s society, all I can say is that you look over all my posts. I honestly believe that if you follow the advice in them fully, your acne can/will at the very least diminish considerably; if not offer you cure within a few months.

Keep strong for now, what other people say or think of you isn’t nearly as important as what you think of yourself; never allow other people to bring you down becasue only you have the right to do that to yourself. Stay as positive and hopeful as possible and let your inner beauty shine brighter than your temporary physical reflection. I realise that can be a challenging thing to ask of yourself.  We’re all so used to being overly critical, it’s strange to all of a sudden be nice to ourselves sometimes ^^ You’re not choosing to have acne, you’re not doing anything wrong, so give yourself a break!

Much Love :) I and the rest of the tumblr community are here for you when ever you need!

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Hey there! Thanks for the follow, I've been checking out your blog & it is crazy helpful! Keep up the awesome work hun!

Thanks for your kind & encouraging message curlytraveler… Glad you’re finding the posts helpful! Much Love :)

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

Omg you are an acne warrior. Ive always dealt with acne. But last month i was sick with mononeuclosis and it seems to me that since i got sick the pimples appear with more frequency. Do you think this is a consequence of the sickness?

Thankyou for your message :) Yes, illness tends to generate a fair bit of toxicity within your body, often people find out that their acne flares up after something simple like a cold. You want to look at ways to remove those toxins from your body, and simultaneously increase the amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and digestive enzymes entering your system in order to heal from within. Take a look over these 3 posts in particular.

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94280551633/why-people-really-get-acne

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/94638742603/which-foods-help-to-combat-acne

http://acneisnofun.tumblr.com/post/95231271323/processed-foods-are-really-bad

Much Love!

[gamine-fairy]

thank you so much!! i actually read all those posts you wrote before writing you. They were really helpful. Its nice to know someone can answer to this questions because i couldnt even find much information on google. My mother told me not to worry much about it because she says it is a consequence of mononeuclosis. I did a bit of research and i learned mono affects the liver so i guess it makes sense. This past days have been a bit.better (minus last saturday night. I saw tiny scars on my cheek and i got really depressed and i cried in my bed. It sucks) since all the big pimples are going away. I guess.the worst has passed away. I have stopped eating any types of cheese or milk or any lactose product and i avoid white bread or white flour. And now im trying to expand my fruit and vegetables intake. Sorry to bother you with all this nonsense but i really wanted to discuss it with someone who cared. Thanks again and also for the follow!!

[acneisnofun]

It’s not nonsense, acne is a tough condition to live with. It’s why I want to help as many people as I can to lick the condition like I was thankfully able to. I wouldn’t worry too much about the scars they will fade over time (even the deep ones) you can use a tiny pea sized amount of raw organic coconut oil if you like as a moisturiser to accelerate the scar tissue healing process. Cocounut oil is non-comedogenic in the raw organic cold pressed form. Just be sure to use only a small quantity, it should also help to prevent breakouts too :)

Andy @ acneisnofun

[acneisnofun]

What is natural toothpaste?

Good question, and it’s something I’ll be writing more about in future posts. It’s any toothpaste that is free of synthetic or toxic chemicals. Meaning no fluoride, no glycerin, no sodium lauryl sulphate etc. Usually you can get hold of a nice natural toothpaste from your local health food store. Alternatively you can make your own from a base of coconut oil, a little sea salt, a little bicarb soda & optional ->1 drop peppermint oil + 1 drop clove oil. This recipe will give you a deep cleansing toothpaste that will also help to whiten your teeth :)

Andy @ acneisnofun