Whats wrong with me?

[Charlotterose]

well to start I should say that I have had a problem with acne since I was 12.. I am now 27 when will it ever go away??
I have tried proactive and all that other stuff but nothing seems to work.. I have very oily skin and it is hard to wear makeup without it looking gross.. I just want a nice complextion.. any suggestions??

[jackie_d]

Charlotte, I've had the same problem. I'm a 25 year old man and it doesn't seem to be going away. What I've done, though, is to stop worrying about it. I still try to make myself presentable, but I've stopped allowing it to affect my life adversely. I've started visiting a spiritual healer who helps me align my chakras and I find peace and relaxation through meditation and I've found I'm more comfortable with myself now. http://*************.com

[Charlotterose]

would washing my face 3 times a day with hot water and noxema be too much?? what kind of over the counter soap should i use and how often??

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look.
Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness.
To cleanse oily skin, use oil-based products as they dissolve sebum effectively. Opt for oil-free moisturizers to maintain a shine-free complexion.
Keep your skin very clean. Limit washing your face to two or three times a day. Too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil.
Use hot water when washing your face. Hot water dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water.
Take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt.Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
ref:http://1stholistic.com/beauty/skin/skin_oily_skin.htm
Heredity plays abig role in the skin type one is endowed with, but with a little bit of extra effort you can minimize the flaws and be the best that you can.
Regards.