I am 10 years old. I know Proactiv is for teenage people but I have alot of arm acne and alot of acne on my thighs. I don't really have any acne on my face and I know that Proactiv sells body care. Is my skin to young to be having Proactiv on it? (only arms and thighs) I drink a lot of water but really nothing seems to be working.
As Lauren said, it sounds like you have "Chicken Skin" also know as Keratosis Pilaris. Almost 50% of people are affected by this. It's nothing uncommon and there's not much you can do for it. You can try to keep it controlled by applying a moisturizer after showering or bathing. Try to moisturize as often as possible. There is a chance you will outgrow this. Unfortunately, I am 19 and have had it my whole life. So it could go either way. The best thing to do is not worry about it and wait it out. Time and moisturizing is the closest thing to a solution.
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Natural Body Acne Treatments and Cures
One of the most common diseases today that affects about 95% of all teenagers is acne. Although acne is mostly common in teenagers, many adults (both female and male) suffer from different forms of body acne as well. Experts have proven that people with body acne suffer from low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and numerous other mental conditions.
The main cause of acne in teenagers is the imbalance in the hormones inside their body. This hormonal imbalance causes the body's sebaceous glands to produce too much sebum (and oily substance) which clogs up the skin's pores eventually causing acne. Genetics, stress, fatigue, cosmetics, and tension are all factors that contribute to acne as well.
* Applying a cotton ball soaked in lemon juice to your body acne is one of the very old and famous natural body acne remedies. Repeat this process three times per day and you will definitely start to notice your acne improving. Allowing the skin to absorb the lemon juice is a vital step in this procedure. This acne cure works since lemon juice dries up the skin and removes any excess oils you might have on your face or wherever your acne is.
* Drinking a lot of water (8 cups a day is the preferred amount) helps remove any toxins inside your body which keeps your skin clear and immune to any unwanted infections caused by bacteria. This natural body acne cure has been proven to work for many people despite its simplicity.
* Abstaining from drinking milk excessively can also help relive your acne. This is because milk energizes the oils that cause acne thus worsening your condition.
* Fresh fruits and vegetables greatly contribute to the process of getting rid of your acne. Try having at least 5 servings per day of fresh fruits and vegetables to stay health and cure your body acne.
* Rosemary and Green tea are two great liquids that help detoxify your body and calm your acne.
* The best natural acne remedy in my opinion is apple cider vinegar. This vinegar can be applied onto your back acne and works miracles by drying up your acne to an extent which makes it eventually go away.
* One other effective body acne cure is a mixture of turmeric powder and floured rice. Mix the previous two ingredients together and then add a few drops of water to them and apply the paste that forms to your acne infections. Keep the paste on for at least forty-five minutes and then wash your face (or wherever you applied the paste) using cold water and then dab your skin using a towel. This natural body acne remedy has been known to get rid of acne within twelve days if done correctly.
* Teenagers have also found success in getting rid of their acne when using the Fenugreek seed. Prepare a paste of fenugreek powder and then apply it over your acne infected areas and leave it on for half an hour. After that, wash your face thoroughly using luke warm water. Be sure not to use any type of face wash or soap when washing your face. Continue applying the fenugreek paste to your acne and you will eventually be acne free within a few weeks.
Those are some of the best natural body acne remedies I have heard of to-date. I'd recommend you test each acne cure above for a few weeks and then move on to the next one if it didn't work for you.
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