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Beat body acne: 4 steps to clear skin

 
Pimples on your back, chest and shoulders can make ya’ want to hide in long-sleeved shirts—even when the temps soar during the summer months. Here’s how to say goodbye to body acne and hello to sundresses and tank tops…

 

Choose the right body wash

An exfoliating body wash will cast away dead skin, which can trap bacteria. If your acne is mild, look for a wash with salicylic acid as the active ingredient. If your acne is more severe, look for a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide.
Our pick? Oxy Acne Solutions Hydrating Body Wash ($4, drugstores)


Moisturize

I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but applying a light moisturizer will help. When your skin is too dry, your body produces extra oil that can clog your pores.
Our pick? Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Daily Moisturizing Lotion ($11, drugstores)

 

Change your sheets

Acne causing bacteria can gather on your sheets and pillowcases if you don’t wash them often enough. Try washing them every week.

 

Don’t work out in tight clothes

Tight clothes trap bacteria against your skin, causing blemishes. Try working out in loose t-shirts instead of super-tight tanks. Also, be sure to change out of your workout clothes as soon as you are finished.
 
 

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Hey! Do you know of any good acne products or an article about different skin types & products? THANKS SO MUCH. <3

 

Hey girl! Try something with benzoyl peroxide for acne! I love stuff that's sensitive on my skin, like the Yes To brand at Target! xoxo 


Kate G.

by victoriabieberz on 8/13/2012 4:44:35 PM

 
 



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I have had excema since I was a baby and am 13 now. I have done research and every website says that children usually grow out of it by the time they are 10. I don't know who I got it from or if it is just an allergy but I recently was using a cream to help my excema and it helped, but now that I am all out of the tube, my skin where I have the excema is bleached and whiteish. It is spotted/patchy on my arm(elbow creases) and it have on the ankles also where the crease is. What can I do to make it less visible or disappear? I really need help with this for back to school because everyone asks about it! ThanksSmile

 

Hey chica! Try asking your doctor advice, I can't suggest something for your skin since it is so sensitive.  Until you can cover it, try wearing light long sleeves shirts and cute jeans! xoxo  


Kate G.

by elisea625415 on 8/13/2012 4:39:36 PM

 
 



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I have a really bad sleeping problem. I've tried everything from A to Z.This has been going on for a month. I've tried melatonin, chamomile tea, reading, and much more. Last night I only got 4 and a half hours of sleep. I'm afraid this will continue in the school year and affect my grades. Is there anything else I can do to help me sleep?

 

Hey chicky! Talk to your mom and see if your doc can figure out something to help you sleep.  It might be that you are super stressed and so you can't get to sleep because of that! xoxo 


Kate G.

by Eaglette on 8/13/2012 3:26:47 PM

 
 

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I have really bad acne on my back and face. I used to been on a prescription cream but my new doctor took me off of it because of its high cordazon levels and didn't prscribe me a new cream and I was wondering if there would be something I could use from like a pharmacy without fragerence ( I'm allergic)
Thanks

Hey girl,

Try using salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, and ask your new doc if there are any oral medications (pills) or gentler creams you might be able to use. He can also recommend a drugstore brand for you!

Meghan D.

by lovechild33 on 8/10/2012 11:15:59 PM

 
 

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I'm going to camp on the 12th of August, and I'm expecting my period on that day. The problem is, at my camp we go on a 5 day backpacking trip. My question is, how should I deal with it while backpacking? There are no outhouses or anything, just nature. So... Should I bury my used tampons or something? Thanks so much in advance! 


Hey girl,

You should not bury them, because that is littering and could also attract bears and other animals. I would talk to your leader/teacher/guide beforehand and explain the situation ... there might be trash cans along the way, or in the worst case you could keep a trash bag in your backpack and dispose of them when you get back to your camp site. Have a fun trip!


Meghan D.

by annah1998 on 8/10/2012 8:31:31 PM

 
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