2) Make a paste of sandalwood powder, black gram powder and rose water. Apply it on the area and I possible leave it overnight. Wash it with cold water the next morning. If you find that it makes you skin too dry then add some milk into it.

If these tips did not work for you, do not lose heart you can still try some other tips. Good Luck!
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Benzoyl Peroxide and birth control pills are what worked for me, and not together.

Birth control worked really well! A lot of my friends that I hadn’t seen in a long time would say, "Your skin looks really good!" It was kind of embarrassing being that was the first thing they’d say when I’d see them! I discontinued use of the pill as I didn’t want to have a prescription that I had to keep refilling and doctor’s appointments to ensure I was still a good candidate for the drug (lazy, I know) and, I just didn’t want/need protection from getting pregnant.

Benzoyl Peroxide was another one. This is what I continue to use. It isn’t a system on it’s own but is a main ingredient in a lot of the systems you see on TV. A lot of people swear by it. You really have to use it cautiously to avoid any side effects (redness, flakiness etc.) and you have to use it regularly.

I have oily skin with the worst type of acne, nodulocystic acne and Benzoyl is doing really well to clear it up. Not only that, but my skin is no longer as oily as it used to be and the temperatures where I am have only risen into the high 20s (Celsius). I really figured it’d be like any other acne cream and do absolutely nothing, but it seems to really get down into the pores and dry everything right up. This is where flakiness can be a problem if you don’t moisturize properly with use.

Another thing I really like about Benzoyl is the fact that it’s less than $10 a bottle. Mind you, the bottle is a bit small in my opinion, but for what you pay for those systems, it’s worth it. You can get the product I use, ‘Benzagel 5%,’ at Wal-Mart in the pharmacy department. Be sure to go during pharmacy hours as it is kept in a lock-box.

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If all else fails, contact a doctor. Mild antibiotics that are available only by prescription can help reduce acne. Keep in mind though, that the widespread overuse (taking antibiotics when you really don’t need them or for something they don’t treat) and misuse (not taking medication for the specified amount of time) of antibiotics has led to the development of multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. That means that the antibiotics won’t work for the things they used to (including your acne).

Keep hair off of your face if at all possible. If you want to keep your bangs, then consider taking showers regularly or keeping your forehead clean with oil-dabbing cloths / clean tissues / etc.

Get good sleep. Stress increases your skin’s oiliness, which, combined with sweat and dirt, can clog pores and cause pimples. (Change your pillowcase frequently.)

Acne medications may cause your skin to initially break out worse than before because all FDA-approved acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulphur ) are causing your skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface, which in turn causes a massive but fortunately temporary break out. Give the medications time to work — about one to two weeks — and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.

See a dermatologist if over the counter remedies do not work. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.

Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve, because the "waste management" control system in your body requires a lot of water to do its job. Without enough water, the body has difficulty removing some waste products efficiently.

Look for face washes which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. This is the key ingredient in some of the best face washes. use a 5-10% benzoyl peroxide of mild to moderate acne and 10% for severe.

Try smashing one tablet of aspirin in a small bowl, then adding lemon juice to the mixture. Aspirin is acete salicylic acid, chemically related to salicylic acid. Apply to the affected areas overnight. It boosts the healing process while reducing redness.
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