ASK KKZ [Let Skin Breathe, Treat and Care for Skin Blemishes, Acne]

I have such terrible skin with so many spots under the skin it looks so bumpy and gross. ive tried everything to get rid of them but even medicated stuff from the dr doesnt work! i never had any as a teen so its so frustrating please help! – Submitted by Kim.

Unfortunately if you’ve already seen a doctor about your skin issues, there isn’t much I can really suggest that he/she hasn’t already told you.

I wish I could have gotten a few more specifics from you, like how much make-up you usually wear and what your skincare regime is. You also didn’t actually mention if what your experiencing is actually a form of acne due to oily skin, or some skin problem, like an allergy or sensitivity.

That being said though, I can suggest some ideas for you to help your skin breathe, help open up your pores and alleviate oil, which is usually the main cause of skin blemishes and bumps. Unfortunately if your skin condition is hereditary, caused by stress, or diet, than these tips are going to do nothing but give you a fresh face, which is still good, but may not be all that helpful.

If the doctor’s help wasn’t enough, you can always seek a second opinion from a different doctor, or ask your family doctor to refer you to a specialist, maybe even a nutritionist or therapist [if  stress or diet is thought to be a factor].

COSMETIC:

• Don’t use oil based foundations. Pick something with a lightweight coverage, like a mousse, and cut it with a waterbased, hypo-allergenic moisturizer. I would recommend the Yes-To-Carrots line as it is natural,organic line made with vegetables! The line best to suit your skin would probably be Yes-To-Tomatoes.
• If you must wear a liquid foundation, don’t pair it with a powder, as you’ll need your skin to breath. I would use powders, especially in problem areas, sparingly.
• The more time you spend with your face completely naked of product, the better. If you come home and know you aren’t going out again, you might as well wash all of the make-up off.

SKINCARE:

• Wash your skin twice a day, morning and night, with warm water and a pore-opening cleanser. I know many people that swear by Noxzema. Actually, my Grandmother has been using it for decades, and her skin is nicer than mine.
• If you find your skin flares up when you sweat, consider carrying around blotting papers and tissues with you, so you can quickfix. Most make-up brands nowadays also sell make-up remover wipes like the ones used for ..uhh.. baby clean-up time.
• LUSH recently released these Toner Tabs, which I have yet to try, but they look fabulous. Basically you plop one in a bowl of boiled water, and then lean in and throw a towel over your head. It’s an old idea, re-vamped.  The steam opens pores, and helps re-fresh your skin. Plus, I’m sure they smell amazing.

DON’T:

• Don’t overdo it. Overwashing your face is going to leave your skin dry and under-nourished, and could possible exacerbate other skin conditions, and even worsen yours.
• Don’t let it get to you to much. Everyone has something about themselves their unhappy with, whether it be a skin condition, and unflattering scar or blemish, or the size of their thighs. I have rosacea, a skin condition which causes my cheeks to be all red and blotchy. In high school, I used to  slather make-up on like it was paint; coat after coat, after coat. But one day it would rain, or I would get nervous, or embarrassed, and the blotchiness would creep out from under my nude foundation. When I got older and alocohol was introduced to my life, it got worse. But eventually, I realized that putting loads of make-up on was not only expensive, but it was paying a tole on my skin. My cheeks were dry, tender and sensitive, and though they were always red and blotchy, they were soft. So instead of focusing all of my time trying to cover up my natural flush, I kind of switched focus and began playing up other features. So you’ve got bad skin. Maybe you have the prettiest eyes!

Good Luck!

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