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How to Shave if You Have Acne

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You may or may not be familiar with my work, but I used to have really bad acne. I'm talking, really bad acne. In fact, if you checkout the rest of my site, you will see the success that I had with both Proactiv and Acne.org, and how those products helped me get my skin 99.9% clear. (Every now and then, I will have a soda, and this will cause me to breakout.)

Nonetheless, if you have acne, you know that shaving can be a huge pain. The truth is, there is a right and wrong way to shave if you have acne, and I'm here to show you how to do it step-by-step.
Warning! Before I show you what to do, I need to tell you what not to do. Never shave wet, and never try to shave off your acne. Doing this is asking for a disaster to happen. Always be as gentle as possible, and always use an electric razor. Trust me, this is the best way to prevent irritation, and prevent acne.

Step #1. Before anything else, be sure you have a good electric razor on your side. Remington always has some great deals: http://www.squidoo.com/remington-coupon so be sure to check them out first. I've been using Remington products, along with Wahl since day 1. You can't go wrong with these guys.

Step #2. You're also going to want to determine what kind of shave you will be doing. Will you be going all out bald, or do you like the scuffy look. If you want my personal opinion, chicks dig guys with facial hair. This may not always be true, but from my experience, facial hair always yields a positive response.

Step #3. Before using your acne medicine, whether it be Proactiv, Acne.org, or another topical acne solution, you need to shave. Again, for the purpose of this tutorial, we will be doing a dry shave. Gently begin shaving over your acne. Remember, your razor should touch your face just enough to trim or take away your beard. Never attempt to shave off your acne.

Step #4. Once you've shaved, you can use the first step of Proactiv, follwed by the next two steps. Alternatively, if you're using another acne solution, just be sure to follow the step-by-step instructions that they offer.

Important Final Notes.

The key to getting a good shave is to first choose the right razor. I like Remington. Then, choose the style of cut that you want, shave before using your topical acne medication, and then finally, you can apply your topical acne medication.

The reason it's important to dry shave is because your acne medication likely contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, which are both harsh chemicals. Putting even more chemicals on your face will make your acne worse, and cause you to breakout. Remember, your face should only touch water 1 to 2 times a day. That's why it's important to dry shave before applying your acne treatment, and to shave gently.

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Does Benzoyl Peroxide Dry Out Your Skin?

If you are using Proactiv or any other acne treatment containing benzoyl peroxide, you have probably noticed that your skin has began to dry out.

Maybe you are experiencing skin that is:

- Dry

- Red

- Itchy

If these are some of the symptoms that you are experiencing, it is likely do to the fact that the acne treatment you are using contains benzoyl peroxide.

What Percentage of Benzoyl Peroxide?

The next question is, "What percentage of benzoyl peroxide does the product you are using contain?" We want to focus on this question, because it is said by Daniel Kern that you only need 2.5% benzoyl peroxide to get clear skin.

You should take the time to look at the ingredients on the back of your acne treatment. If the percentage of benzoyl peroxide reads above 2.5%, you may want to think about switching to Proactiv or Acne.org; To my knowledege, each of these solutions contain exactly 2.5% benzoyl peroxide.

Are you Applying Your Acne Treatment Correctly?

If you are using Proactiv, Acne.org, or another treatment containing 2.5% benzoyl peroxide or less anyway, you need to first make sure that you're applying your acne treatment correctly:

1. Are you using your acne treatment correctly?

2. Are you applying each step gently?

3. Are you using too much of a certain step?

4. Are you washing your face too often?

5. Are you using a moisturizer?

Other things that can exacerbate dry skin

If you have passed the above test with flying colors, then you need to check out the following test, and be sure that you pass it as well.

1. Do you drink soda?

2. Do you drink energy drinks?

3. Do you drink any "adult" beverages?

4. Do you drink enough water?

Final Thoughts

In my experience, people who are using Benzoyl Peroxide tend to be making at least some of the mistakes that I have listed in this article, which is why they tend to get dry skin.

If you're not making any of the mistakes listed here, then you should probably think about getting a different acne treatment.

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Vitamin D Acne

I have been doing a lot of thinking about Vitamin D and acne. Although I am 99.99% clear right now, back in the summer of 2008, I was 110% clear. Literally, I did NOT have even the smallest mark on my face

Clear In Summer, But Not Winter!

Does Vitamin D Help Acne?

For whatever reason, after summer ended, my acne came right back. A lot of people state that my acne came back because of high stress levels and lack of sleep, due to work and school.

I think my acne came back because I wasn't getting any more Vitamin D!

This really came to my attention a few weeks back. I was thinking about it, and I asked myself, "Why was my skin amazing back in the summer of 2008?" What's one thing you get in the summer that you don't get in the winter?...

And that summer in particular, I was outside every single day!

Vitamin D Acne Cure?

I Found The Vitamin D and Acne Connection!

I decided to do some research regarding the situation, and as always, I came across a post in a forum at Acne.Org. Acne.Org is really my favorite site on the web. They have so much great information, it's unbelievable.

Acne.Org Poster Says Vitamin D Supplement Cleared Their Skin!

Here's a quote from their story!

"It's hard to believe it could be so simple, yet it kind of makes sense: I never had acne until moving from Arizona to Seattle, and, it always got worse in the winter. The only other time I had acne in my life was while still living in Arizona, I tried a brief stint of eating a very, very low-fat diet (yes, I was young and foolish), and wearing sunscreen religiously; perhaps since vitamin D is fat-soluble, and I was avoiding the sun, I was just unable to synthesize or absorb it. And, sure enough, once I abandoned the low-fat foolishness, the acne disappeared as well. Until I moved to Seattle, that is, when it returned with a vengeance."

Vitamin D Deficiency Acne?

Could a deficiency in Vitamin D be one of the major causes of acne?

If you don't want to supplement, try getting at least a half in hour of sun every day. See what it does for your skin, and your overall health.

Ever since I began taking supplements, my skin has had more of a natural glow, and has seemed to even clear up a little more than it already is. I would definitely give Vitamin D a try!

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Vitamin B5 Acne Cure?

When I got tired of using Benzoyl Peroxide based products to treat my acne, I decided to look into supplementation. I found a lot of information, and after looking at a forum post on Acne.Org, I became extremely interested in supplementing with Vitamin B5 to completely cure my acne.

Is It Too Good To Be True? Although it may seem like a good and natural way to cure your acne, and although there are some benefits of supplementing with Vitamin B5, I really don't recommend using this method.

How To:

Supplementing with Vitamin B5 for acne is extremely simple.

  1. Buy Vitamin B5 Supplement
  2. For first few days, take 5 grams.
  3. Then, up to 10 grams for 3 months.
  4. After 3 months, continue or stop taking.

It All Sounds Really Simple. But according to an Acne.Org Forum Post,

  • 5 grams of Vitamin B5 = 10 pills.
  • 10 grams = 20 pills.

Some Side Effects / Negatives:

Many people on Acne.Org have reported some of these MAJOR side effects. Again, this is why I DO NOT recommend supplementing with Vitamin B5 for acne!

Negatives:

  • Hairloss
  • Hair Thinning
  • Diarrhea
  • Initial Breakout
  • Too Many Pills
  • Pricey

Positives:

Although there were some negatives, 76% of Acne.Org users actually recommended Vitamin B5.

Positives:

  • Clearer Skin
  • Completely Clear
  • Reduction in Pore Size
  • Reduction in Redness
  • No More Oily Skin

Should I Supplement with B5?

Taking 20 pills a day sounds like overkill. Although many people claim that topical acne treatments are usually bad for your health, I think that taking too much B5 could be even worse.

I DO NOT recommend this method.

However, if you think that this may work for you, PLEASE ask your doctor before beginning!

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Is Acne Caused By Food: SURPRISING Answer!

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Is Acne Caused By Food?

Answer

  • Certain foods can definitely play a role in whether or not an individual will breakout
  • Example 1: Soda can cause dehydration. Dehydration can lead to acne.
  • Example 2: Milk has a high iodine content. Iodine is linked to causing acne.

Solution: Do you have food allergies?

  • Stay away from certain foods that you believe cause you to breakout.
  • Research the idea behind the diet - acne connection to learn more.
  • Understand that everyone is different.
    • Foods that cause you to breakout may not cause someone else to.
  • Read Acne Free in 3 Days for a natural, free* cure.

Benefits from above solution

  • May no longer need to use topical or oral treatments.
  • Save money.
  • Be healthier.

By taking everything you learned in this article, I hope that you'll understand that acne is sometimes caused by the food that you eat.

On the same note, I'll say this... Don't believe what the companies tell you! Remember, they want your money. Make sure you figure out everything for your self and develop your own opinions.

Benefits by following my solution - By curing your acne naturally, you will no longer need to use acne products. This saves you big money. Furthermore, you'll likely be healthier, by avoiding those nasty foods which caused you to breakout in the first place.

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Does Drinking Energy Drinks Cause Breakouts?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Does Drinking Energy Drinks Cause Breakouts?

Answer

  • Drinking energy drinks tends to cause major breakouts, amongst those people who regularly consume them.

  • I began drinking energy drinks once again, just to get me on a good start to the new school year. It's amazing how much more productive one can be when drinking these things.

  • I noticed a huge pimple on my back the other day... I never get back acne.

  • This isn't the first time an energy drink has caused me to breakout.

Solution: Instead of Energy Drinks

  • Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.

  • Supplement with B Vitamins.

  • Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

  • Eat 6 meals a day.

  • Exercise 30 minutes a day.

Benefits from above solution

  • No more breakouts caused by energy drinks.

  • No caffeine.
  • Saves you money.

  • Breaks an addiction.

  • Makes you healthier.

  • No crash.

By following the above solution, you will allow your body to obtain its energy from natural sources. You will no longer have a quick jump in your blood sugar levels (from taking energy drinks), and you will no longer have high amounts of caffeine in your body. This means, breakouts will be less consistent and may even completely go away.

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Is There a Pill for Acne?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Is there a pill for acne

Answer

There are a few notable pills that people can use to treat their acne.

  • Accutane
  • Differin
  • Birth Control Pills
  • & natural pills like vitamins, minerals etc...

Although pills may seem like the best way to go, some do come with some major side effects. Always speak with your doctor before taking any new pills or supplements.

Quick Note - For the above reasons, it's sometimes it's simply better to stick with a topical acne treatment.

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Can Windex Get Rid Of Acne? READ THIS!!!

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Can Windex get rid of acne?

Answer

Although Windex can actually get rid of acne, (so I have heard) it doesn't necessarily mean that using it on your face is a good idea.

Think about this for a minute - Windex was made to clean, not to wash your face, or get rid of acne.

Although there are some things that you can use for your acne, that weren't exactly intended for that purpose, it doesn't mean Windex is one of those things.

Instead of Windex - Go out and purchase a good acne face wash system that either contains benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid, as a main acne fighting ingredient.

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What Is The Best Way To Treat Acne?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

What is the best way to treat acne?

Answer

There is truly no defined, "best way," to treat acne. This is because everyone is different.

From personal experience, I have best treated my acne with the use of products containing benzoyl peroxide.

Best Benzoyl Peroxide Products -

  • Acne.Org's products.
  • Proactiv.
  • AcneFree

For a more natural approach - You could try Dr. Dermal, or Acne Free in 3 Days.

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Does Walmart Sell Proactiv?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

Sadly, Walmart does NOT sell Proactiv. However, Proactiv did recently introduced new vending machines which you can purchase their products from. These vending machines are located in Malls, and may be among many other locations, across the United States.

If you're not lucky enough to purchase Proactiv locally, you can either purchase it from their website, or from a site like Ebay.

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Does Zinc Help Acne?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

It's said that the right amount of zinc can actually help clear up your acne. With that being said, you're always cautioned to use the correct amount of zinc before starting the new regimen. Also note: Results may take up to 3 months to show, and max results will only be gained if other dietary changes are made as well.

More information about this subject can be found at the zinc - acne page.

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What Foods Cause Oily Skin?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

First, understand that oily skin is NOT only caused by the foods that you eat, but it's also caused by these reasons as well...

Causes of Oily Skin

  • Hormone Levels.
  • Never washing your face.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Topical Treatments you use.
  • Makeup.
  • Sweat.
  • Humid Weather.

Now, in my person experience, the following foods have seemed to have made my skin more oily.

  • Popcorn
  • Greasy foods in general
  • Soda
  • Salt and other dehydrating foods

Quick Tip - In general, it's a good idea to avoid foods high in salt, as these foods can be very dehydrating to the body. Dehydration can cause your skin to dry, which can then lead to an overproduction of natural skin oils, causing oily skin.

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What Happens If I Stop Using Proactiv?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

Unless you have outgrown your acne, if you stop using Proactiv, it will likely come back. Some individuals report that their acne actually got worse than it was before, but I don't believe this was the case.

Instead, I believe that if you stop using Proactiv, your acne will go back to the way it was before, but it will look worse than it was before, because you've become so used to your clearer skin, while using the product.

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Is Accutane Right for Me?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

I only recommend using accutane as a final attempt acne treatment. This means that you should only use accutane if you've tried almost everything else to treat your acne, but you haven't gotten any results.

Further tests by your doctor or dermatologist will determine whether or not accutane is right for you.

This is because the oral treatment is said to have a high amount of side effects.

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What Causes Chin Acne?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

Acne always forms for the same reason, regardless of its location.

Although the above statement is true, many outside factors can affect acne. For example: Touching your face can further irritate your skin and exacerbate acne.

For the above reasons alone, we can come to the conclusion that all acne is caused for the same reasons, but outside factors determine exactly how bad acne / chin acne becomes.

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How Do You Get Rid Of A Pimple Fast?

The following answer comes from the Acne Help Guide.

Answer

There are many claims about ways to get rid of a pimple fast.

  • Toothpaste on a Pimple Overnight.
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Spot Treatment...

With all of the possibilities, you'd think there would be at least one that actually worked.

The truth is, none of the above solutions work. Some will make reduce a pimple's visibility, no doubt. But none of the above solutions will get rid of a pimple extremely fast.

The only true way to get rid of a pimple fast - After letting the pimple turn into a whitehead, gently prick the top of it with a sterilized needle. Afterward, be sure to wash your face with a gentle cleanser, to remove any bacteria left behind.

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What Age Does Acne STOP Occurring?

Answer

Although I would like to say that acne stops after puberty, this isn't always the case. Many people, including myself, and adults alike, will continue to have acne well into their 20's and 30's. Some will even continue to have acne in their 40's and 50's, although I have never heard of anyone having it past their 50's.

With that being said, it's important to take the steps to treat your acne now. Be sure to view the Acne Help Guide for more information on how to go about doing this.

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Acne Help: FREE Guide + Questions & Answers

AcneTeen.Org is becoming a Giant help to people who are suffering from acne. To become even more of a help, I have developed this How to Get Rid of Acne Guide, along with the free list of common acne questions and answers below.

Acne Questions + Answers

  1. What age does acne stop occurring?
  2. How do you get rid of a pimple fast?
  3. What causes chin acne?
  4. Is accutane right for me?
  5. What happens if I stop using Proactiv?
  6. What Foods Cause Oily Skin?
  7. Does Zinc Help Acne?
  8. Does Walmart Sell Proactiv
  9. What is the best way to treat acne?
  10. Can Windex Get Rid Of Acne?
  11. Is there a pill for acne?

If you have a question that I haven't answered, be sure to ask your question at the end of this article, in the comments section.

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Natural Topical Acne Treatment: MY FAVORITE!

You've probably noticed that clearing your acne naturally, and topically for that matter, can be extremely difficult to do.

There are so many topical acne treatments on the market... How are you supposed to know what to choose from?

Bowl of olives

I am the owner of AcneTeen.Org for a reason; I actually go out and try products to tell you what works well, and what doesn't work at all. After obtaining a load of new information over the past year, I have created my How to Get Rid of Acne: Free A+ Guide. Before you go and check that out, be sure to finish this post.

What's the best natural topical acne treatment?

Dr. Dermal Review

The key to this post is the keyword, "natural." Dr. Dermal is your #1 natural topical acne treatment, and I am about to tell you why.

Why Dr. Dermal is #1:

  • Products ingredients are legal in all countries.
  • They don't test on animals.
  • Fasting and internal cleansing is not required for results.
  • No side effects.

My experience with Dr. Dermal.

Finally, my experience with Dr. Dermal was amazing, and can be read at my Dr. Dermal Review page.

Do what works for you!

As a final piece of advice, I would recommend everyone who reads this post to try Dr. Dermal. Follow the instructions to a dime. If Dr. Dermal doesn't work for you, (which I am confident it will) call their support team.

Remember, there is no cure for acne, but their are many different ways to treat acne.

This post was written based off of my personal experiences with Dr. Dermal, a natural topical acne treatment. Nothing in this post is written in attempt to mislead you, or anyone else who reads this page.

To learn more, be sure to check out how to treat your acne naturally, with two proven methods.

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How To Treat Acne Naturally: 2 Methods

As I discussed in my previous post, "How to Treat Acne: Naturally & Artificially," there are two ways to naturally clear your skin.

  1. Topically
  2. From Within

To sum up the previous post, I discussed

  • the use of Dr. Dermal for your #1 natural and topical acne treatment.
  • I mentioned the fact that you'll have to live a healthier lifestyle.
  • I also mentioned Acne Free in 3 Days,

I wanted to take the time now, to go into a little more detail about how you can treat your acne naturally. But before I do, know that this entire guide is part of my, "How to Get Rid of Acne: Free A+ Guide!"

Naturally + Topically Treat your Acne

Dr. Dermal Review

For the longest time, it's been thought by many that to naturally treat your acne, you'd have to do it in two ways: 1st, you'd have to do it topically. 2nd, you'd have to do it from within. Those days are over.

Dr. Dermal is a new (as of 2009). I tested their natural products and have even been speaking with the owner of the company. This product will clear your skin, without any negative side effects.

As for other natural and topical products that will treat your acne, without having to cleanse your body from within as well.... Well, there aren't any that I am aware of.

To read more, check out natural topical acne treatments.

Naturally Treat your Acne From Within

Glass of milk with fruits

There are many ways that you can go about naturally treating your acne from within. My at home acne treatment guide, is a great place to begin.

But if you're looking for a more specific how-to, I would definitely check out Acne Free in 3 Days. When it comes to treating your acne naturally, and from within, this is the best guide on the market.

More can be read about Naturally Treating your acne from within once that page is available.

I hope this helped!

This post was meant to go over more specifics on how you can go about treating your acne naturally.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask them.

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