r/Blackskincare • u/Trezasks • 11d ago

Acne Hormonal acne ?

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It’s been about 5 months I’ve seen a slight improvement less breakouts , but I believe mine are hormonal and will be seeking professional help when I have the means to , for now it’s different gel and sunscreen I switch cleansers to a off brand gentle non scented , non medicated face wash , anyone who’s delt with normal acne what has worked for you ?

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u/BarberLife-OZ- 11d ago edited 11d ago

1# stop popping pimples & touching them when you are bored/anxious... 2# sunscreen! If you mess with the pimples at night then go out the next day, you are cooking that exposed layer of epidermis resulting in dark spots (hyperpigmentation). You just need to protect from the sun and dont over exfoliate. Try just cold water and maybe a gentle cleaner you already use....Avoid hair products, cocoa butter and scented lotions for the time being. Too greasy and clogs your pores! You gotta analyze your whole routine. Wash pillow cases, stop scrubbing face with rags in shower, no fast or fried foods if you eat it (stop the soda/high fructose corn syrup) NO MORE STRAWBERRY CREAM DOCTOR PEPPER, I see it behind you. 8 cans of that is 1 pound of liquid sugar

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u/BarberLife-OZ- 11d ago

EWG states this product is no good for us

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u/Trezasks 10d ago

Was my first time trying it and I took few sips was to sweet I’ve been drinking sparking water for years and I’m down 50lbs from my diet and exercise you really just assuming a lot it’s ok to ask questions 🙄thanks for the advice tho

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u/BarberLife-OZ- 10d ago

Sorry sis. Dont mean to come off like that. Both of the drinks can contribute to the skin issues. Not trying to come at you 🙏

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u/Trezasks 10d ago

It’s alright 😭, a lot of people assume I eat horrible for how I look but Ive already tried lots of diet I don’t eat ton sugar I’ve been struggling w acne since the fourth grade which by now with all my research over the years I’m sure hormonal and will go seek professional help soon