Wrinkle Acne Stretchmarks

Wrinkle Acne Stretchmarks

HELP! How can I get rid of acne everywhere, unwanted facial hair, dandruff, dry skin, wrinkles, & stretchmarks?

I can't take it anymore! I don't even know how I let myself get this way! Please if someone, ANYONE, can help...you don't know how much it would mean to me! I am truly a live version of Ugly Betty, except...much, much WORSE!

Please calm down! Worrying and feeling bad about yourself will not help you!

As for some "hands on" solutions:

Over the counter:

Acne: try some different methods and stick to each for about 30 days to give it a fair trial. maybe start out with proactive and if that doesn't work for you, try some products from the drug store or sephora. It is very important to cleanse, treat, and moisturize (use spf during the day, twice daily and exfoliate 1-2 times per week. Get creative with some different face products like masks and things that will pamper you and help your skin!

Unwanted facial hair: I swear by jolene bleach, but it works best for people with fair skin. if you can't use or do not like jolene, consider getting a professional wax and then learning how to do it yourself (i do all my waxing myself and save a lot), or if the area with hair is small enough, pluck the hairs- just make sure you cleanse the area first.

Dandruff: use an anti-dandruff shampoo like head and shoulders or neutogena t gel or any you'd like to try.

Dry skin: get a good moisturizer!! use something oil free so it won't aggravate your acne but make sure it is moisturizing enough. look for products designed for "combination" skin. You can try having a separate moisturizer for night and day- a heavier one for at night to really replenish your skin, and a lighter one with spf during the day. I also have acne and very dry skin so it is very important to exfoliate- St. Ive's Apricot scrub (regular or for sensitive skin) a few times a week works wonders.

Wrinkles: moisturize, use eye creams and other products geared towards wrinkles. they even make products for people with both wrinkles and acne so you could give those a try! Also, you must must must use spf to protect your skin.

Stretch marks: there is not much you can do for these aside from waiting for them to turn white- which they will do, eventually, i promise! Also remember that almost everyone has at least a few stretch marks, so you're not alone. You can try using mederma (the scar ointment) but this isn't likely to do much since the scarring is deep underneath the skin. It is also extremely important to hide all stretch marks from the sun or they will darken!*

Medical:

See a dermatologist. He/she should be able to help you with all of your concerns. Pick someone who is covered by your insurance or it can get a bit pricey. If you are not covered for dermatology, since it is a specialty, consider changing your insurance to include it or just take a visit or two and get some tips.

Lots of luck to you, and please feel better about yourself! It hurts my heart that you feel so upset, and I don't even know you!!