How to Treat Acne: Naturally & Artificially

As a part of my, "How to Get Rid of Acne" Guide, I want to teach you how to treat your acne both naturally, and artificially.

After reading the below information, check out

• How To Treat Acne Naturally: 2 Methods
• How to Treat Acne Artificially

The following information will sum up all of the possible ways you can treat your acne. More information can be found about each specific method by following the link provided after that method is discussed.

Natural Acne Treatment:

There are two different ways you can attempt to treat your acne naturally.

1. Topically
2. From within

1. Natural Topical Acne Treatment:

My most recent discovery is a product called Dr. Dermal. It is the best acne product that I have ever used, along with the best natural topical acne treatment that I have ever used. The full Dr. Dermal Review can be read by clicking the link in this sentence.

I have tried other topical natural acne treatments as well, but they never seemed to do much.

More can be read about Natural Topical Acne Treatments once the page is available.

2. Natural Acne Treatment From Within:

Many people who have trouble with acne look to treating their skin from within. This usually means eating healthier, exercising, and overall, living a healthier lifestyle.

An example of a great way to treat your acne from within, is the "8 glasses of water a day for acne," method. It really does work, and I definitely recommend trying it.

More can be read about Diet and Acne once that page is available.

If you're interested, Acne Free in 3 Days will teach you everything you need to know about treating your acne naturally.

Artificial Acne Treatment:

There are two different ways you can attempt to treat your acne naturally.

1. Topically
2. From within

1. Artificial Topical Acne Treatment:

Artificial topical acne treatment usually means treating acne with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Sadly, these ingredients are in many store purchased products, because we, (the world as a whole), really don't know how else to treat acne.

More can be read about Artificial Topical Acne Treatments once the page is available.

2. Artificial Acne Treatment From Within:

Treating acne artificially, from within your body, usually means taking oral antibiotics. Products like accutane (for girls and guys), and birth control (for girls), is often used to get rid of acne.

More can be read about Artificial Acne Treatment from within once the page is available.

I hope this helped!

This post was meant to teach you how to treat your acne both naturally, and artificially. This basically sums up all possible ways you can go about treating your acne.

More in depth information about each of the above topics can be found by "reading more" about that topic, once those pages are available.

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How to Get Rid of Acne Really Fast - Follow TWO Rules!

This guide will teach you How to Get Rid of Acne Really Fast by following TWO simple rules.

IMPORTANT!

Before I tell you the TWO simple rules to clearer skin, understand that

• They will definitely clear up your skin,
• But they may not completely get rid of all of your acne.

If you're picky like I am, you'll want a flawless complexion.

That's where the Acne Free in 3 Days Guide will come in. Now, the guide isn't free, but it does have some amazing information, and it will teach you how to get rid of your acne in 3 days, or your money back. So after you read this post, be sure to check that guide out.

Rule #1 - Drink Water!

Whoever told you that acne isn't affected by your diet has taught you incorrectly. Did you know that acne can actually be treated by simply changing your diet?

Sure, there's no scientific connection between acne and diet.

But start drinking 8 - 8oz glasses of water everyday, [12 - 15 to really clean out your system] and tell me if that doesn't help clear up your skin. If after 3 days, you haven't seen an improvement in your complexion, come back to this post and complain.

Rule #2 - No Energy Drinks or Soda

If you drink them, stop. Drinking soda and or energy drinks is just asking for acne. They, [the acne community] says that pop doesn't cause acne.

But I think we can all agree that pop leads to dehydration.

And guess what? Dehydration is a major reason for acne.

I'm not saying that sugar causes acne, because there's no direct link [even if I personally believe that it does], but if I am going to at least make my argument scientifically valid, I'll speak about the soda - dehydration - acne, link. And that is definitely real.

My 2 Gifts to You

By following the 2 simple tips above, you'll be on track to learning more about how to get rid of your acne really fast.

If you really do have the money, I recommend checking out the Acne Free in 3 Days Guide. If you don't like it, you can return it for a full refund, but I highly recommend giving it a chance.

On the free side of the spectrum, I am in the process of writing a How to Get Rid of Acne: FREE A+ Guide, so you'll definitely want to check that out as well.

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How to Get Rid of Acne: FREE A+ GUIDE!

I feel like AcneTeen.Org is getting pretty messy and difficult to follow. This post is going to sum up the basic idea of not only how get rid of acne, but the entire idea of AcneTeen.Org.

[This guide is currently being worked on. Links will become available as articles are written for each topic below. Bookmark AcneTeen.Org so you have access to this guide at all times!]

Everything you need to know about acne! -

1. How to treat your acne.
• Naturally
• Topically - Best products I have used!
• From within - Best home treatments!
• Artificially
• Topically - Best products I have used!
• From within - Things people recommend.
2. BIG Acne Myths
• Diet and Acne: What's the truth?
• Acne is caused by poor hygiene?
3. Top 10 Common Acne Q & A
• Is there a cure for acne?
• Is acne caused by eating greasy foods?
• Is acne caused by pizza?
• Is it okay to pop a pimple?
• Is acne caused by dirt?
• Does sun help clear up acne?
• Is acne contagious?
• Is acne caused by drinking soda?
• Will acne go away on its own?
• Are there any acne treatments that actually work?
4. Top 10 Acne Mistakes
• Believing everything you read is true.
• Believing acne is NOT diet related.
• Buying random acne fighting products.
• Lack of patience.
• Drinking soda / energy drinks.
• Not drinking water.
• Not following product instructions.
• Overwashing your face.
• Inconsistency with use of your acne product.
• Mixing products.

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Hardgainer Calorie Calculator!

I told you guys that I would be doing a follow up to my Hardgainer Weight Gain Guide post, and the Calorie Calculator below is extremely useful.

Instructions on use.

1st - Choose which units you'd like to use.

2nd - Choose your gender.

3rd - Enter your height.

4th - Enter your weight.

5th - Enter your age.

6th - Choose Gain 1lb per week

7th - Choose your activity level! Be honest!

8th - Interpret information.

Tweaking the results -

This hardgainer calorie calculator only gives you the option to add on 1lb per week. If you'd like to add on 2lbs per week, simply add another 500 calories to the recommended amount of calories the calculator stated to consume to gain 1lb per week.

Why is this vital to your success?

Well, to be totally honest with you, you're probably not eating enough to maintain, let alone gain weight. If you're a hardgainer, which I assume you are, since you're viewing this page, then you must eat at least 500 more calories then your body needs to operate on a daily basis.

Do the Math!

• 3,500 calories = 1lb.
• You'll have 3,500 calories stored at the end of each week.
• Which = 1lb added to your body.

• 7,000 calories = 2lbs.
• You'll have 7,000 calories stored at the end of each week.
• Which = 2lbs added to your body.

Either route is a good route to take!

Usually, trainers recommend eating 500 more calories than your intake, because eating 1,000 usually means that your body will store a little more fat.

However, if you don't mind gaining the wait now, and toning up later, go ahead and eat the 1,000. You'll gain a good 8 pounds, (instead of 4 pounds), per month that way.

Related Posts

• Hardgainer Weight Gain Guide
• Hardgainer Calorie Calculator!
• Hardgainer Supplements

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At Home Teeth Whitening: 7+ Tips, Tricks, & Mistakes

At home teeth whitening is the difference between spending little money for great results, and big money for similarly great results.

Over the years, I have tested multiple products, both store and homemade, and now know, in my opinion, the best way to get white teeth from the products you can find within your own home.

What this guide will go over...

In this little guide, I'm going to talk about 7+ tips, tricks, and mistakes regarding at home teeth whitening. Each of these tips will link to a more in-depth description of the idea of that tip. If a link is not available, the corresponding page has not yet been created.

First, we'll begin with great ways to get a whiter smile from home. Then, I'll talk about things that you should NOT do, in an attempt to beautify your teeth.

How To: Whiten Teeth at Home

• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Baking Soda
• Apples
• Drink Water

Hydrogen Peroxide

Yes. It's the stuff you'll find in most medicine cabinets.

But did you know this same ingredient is used in products like

• Crest Whitestrips
• Listerine Whitening Mouth Wash
• & other similar commercial products?

Use this stuff twice a day before or after brushing your teeth.

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Baking Soda

Get back to the basics. Get some baking soda, and mix it in with your favorite toothpaste. If you're too lazy to do that, just purchase toothpaste that contains baking soda. Arm and Hammer toothpaste is always good.

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Apples

Did you just drink some nasty coffee? Maybe you just ate a snack? Apples are natural teeth cleaners. Eating them after a meal is a great way to remove plaque, and keep your teeth even healthier and cleaner. Some people say that their teeth even became whiter.

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Drink Water

Again, it's another great way to remove nasty food from your mouth. We've all eaten and gotten food stuck between our teeth. Drink water during each meal to remove plaque, and brighten your smile.

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Mistakes: Avoid removing tooth enamel!

• Lemon Juice
• Strawberries.

Lemon Juice

Sure, it will make your teeth whiter. But it will also make your teeth 'invisible' by removing enamel. I definitely don't recommend following this trick!

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Strawberries

Like lemons, strawberries are actually very acidic. They can actually ruin your teeth. Again, it's not something that I recommend doing!

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Homemade Teeth Whiteners: The 'way' to go.

Sure, there are products you can buy that will get the job done. But if you don't have the money to spend, stick to the recommended at home teeth whitening tricks above. They'll get the job done. Best of all, you likely won't experience any teeth sensitivity... Which most other products will cause.

Share your tips!

If you think I missed something, share your tips below in the 'comment section.' If they're good tips, I will add them to this article. :)

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Dr. Dermal: Positive +++

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dr Dermal. All opinions are 100% mine.

As you already know, I have been reviewing Dr. Dermal, a new acne range, and one of the best acne products that I have ever used.

There are many positives to Dr. Dermal, which I have already stated in my other review, but I wanted to make note of more of the positives here.

Dr. Dermal is side effect free

I have been using it for around 2 months now and have never experienced common side effects other topical acne treatments usually cause. All other acne products that I have tried usually cause skin dryness and irritation, but Dr. Dermal has no side effects at all.

Dermatologist Endorsed

Did you know that topical acne treatments do not need to be dermatologist endorsed to hit the market? Dr. Dermal went to the next level of topical acne treatment products, meaning that their products are dermatologist endorsed.

Safe!

Finally, Dr. Dermal does NOT test their products on animals, and the ingredients in their products are legal in all countries.

Personal Experience

My experience with Dr. Dermal has been amazing. I have been speaking to the owner of the company. He's a really good guy, and I hope to see his product go mainstream soon. It's sad that more people don't know about this stuff, because it works extremely well.

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Benzoyl Peroxide: Side Effects and How to Avoid Them

If you're deciding to use benzoyl peroxide to treat your acne, you must know that there are some major side effects, that you'll definitely want to avoid.

Here are some products that contain benzoyl peroxide:

• Proactiv (side effects)
• AcneFree
• Acne.Org Regimen
• skinID™

Skin Side Effects of using benzoyl peroxide to treat acne:

• Dry
• Red
• Itchy
• Flaky
• Stinging
• Tight

Possible Allergic Reactions:

It's now being said that if you decide to use benzoyl peroxide, you should first apply it to your arm for 3 - 4 days, to see if any allergic reactions appear. That way, they don't appear on your face.

Here's a list off possible allergic reactions:

• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Dizziness
• Trouble breathing
• Tightness of chest
• Swelling

Preventing Side Effects

Preventing an allergic reaction isn't possible. However, it's definitely possible to prevent some side effects from occurring if you do some of the following things correctly.

• Stick to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide.
• 10% is way too strong, and is usually not necessary.
• Get a good moisturizer. I like Alba Aloe and Green Tea Moisturizer.
• Moisturize twice a day.
• Never wash your face more than twice a day.
• When washing your face, take your time
• Slowly ramp up dosage.
• Only use once a day at first.
• Be gentle.

Still having trouble?

• If you're still having a difficult time with the use of benzoyl peroxide, feel free to leave a comment below.

• By following the tips above though, you should be able to avoid some of the side effects that come along with the use of B.P.

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Nevelocity.Com: Is It Real?

I just watched an episode of iCarly on Nickelodeon, and figured I would do a post about Nevelocity. Everyone wants to know, is Nevelocity real?

The answer to that question is, no. Nevelocity was created for the purpose of iCarly, and nothing more. It is not a real site, and even if it was, it would not have 6 million pages views per day.

• iCarly is so popular, people actually type in things from the show or show's episodes to see if they're real.

• According to Google, the word, "Nevelocity" gets typed in about 8,000 times a month.

• One individual has gone through the trouble of creating a blogspot blog, for the traffic that comes from people hearing about the fake address.

• If you do type in Nevelocity.Com, you'll go straight to iCarly.Com through a permanent redirect.

• Nickelodeon owns this domain, but they may or may not own the name of the show.

Gaining Online Popularity like iCarly ;)

• Even those "overnight celebrities," spent hundreds of hours creating their material, or writing their articles.

• It's become more difficult to become popular online, since the first "web celebs." This is because the market has become more saturated.

• Finally, if you do want to become popular, it takes hard work, and creativity. This holds especially true if you're holding a web show like iCarly.

Nevelocity will NEVER exist!

• Unless Nickelodeon decides to give up the rights to the name, which they probably never will, Nevelocity will never exist.

• Nickelodeon can't risk the chance of someone purchasing the name, and turning it into some sort of adult website.

iCarly Pictures via Picapp :)

Miranda Cosgrove

Nathan Kress

Jennette McCurdy

Jerry Trainor

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P90X Nausea: Cause and Relief!

I just completed a day of Chest and Back for the P90X program, and yet again, the nausea has kicked in. Even though my body has ran through this routine a million times, it still makes me sick to my stomach.

As I sit here and type this message, I feel like I am going to throw up. Good to know, right? On a positive note, I'm laying down, and sipping on water. This seems to be relieving my nausea a little bit.

No other P90X Routine gives me problems...

• I can even go through a routine of Plyometrics and still be fine. It's chest and back specifically, that seems to be causing me problems.

• Then again, I'm also taking a few different supplements:
• Muscle Milk
• Nitric Oxide
• Creatine

What causes the Nauseous feeling?

• No matter how many times I run this P90X routine, I still get it.
• Maybe the chest and back routine is a little overdone?
• Even Tony Horton felt nauseous, as he stated it during the workout.

Relief

• Sit OR lay down. Whichever feels better.
• Drink small amounts of water every few minutes.
• Boil white rice in water. Drink for relief. (via article base)
• Drink peppermint water.
• Rest.

For me, simply chillin out and relaxing has seemed to get the job done. Now that I have written this post, I feel better, but I think my nausea may come back if I begin to move around again.

Future P90X Workouts

• I may just try to tone things down a bit.
• I'll probably take a little bit longer breaks.
• I may cut out the supplements that I am taking.

Overall, I really do not know what's causing my nausea, but I know it has something to do with P90X, or the supplements that I am taking.

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Hardgainer Supplements: What You Should Take to Gain Mass!

When it comes to supplements, hardgainers have a tendency to over-rely on them. I've done this before, and I am pretty sure that a lot of people have.

If you want to be successful, supplements are NOT vital to your success, but if you do want to speed up the mass-gaining process, they definitely do help. By the way, this is part 3 of my Hardgainer Weight Gain Guide!

Recommended:

• Muscle Milk
• Creatine
• Nitric Oxide

About Each Supplement:

Each of the listed items above have their ups and downs.

Muscle Milk

+ High in Protein

+ High in Calories

+ Tastes Good

- High in Fat

- A little spendy

- May cause acne.

Creatine

+ Provides extra fuel for the muscles during lifts.

+ Speeds up recovery process.

- Can sometimes cause diarrhea!

- Can be dehydrating.

- You must drink a lot of water to avoid negative side effects.

- A little spendy.

Nitric Oxide

+ Provides extra fuel for the muscles during lifts.

+ Speeds up recovery process.

- Receives mixed reviews.

- A little spendy.

Other Supplements

• I never recommend taking anything illegal to make gains. Stick to the above items, and continue to look for reviews and do your research about other supplements.

• Going to the gym and asking your local buff guys what they take can definitely help. However, do NOT make the below mistake!

Don't Make this Mistake!

• More often then not, hardgainers will go into "supplement overdrive," where they forget what's truly important.

• Never let supplements replace your true fuel - food! More than any supplement on the planet, food is most important. You must eat 500 calories more than your body

• To make gains your body must consume 500 more calories than it burns on a daily basis!

• Check the hardgainer calorie calculator to learn more about calories, and how many you should be consuming consistently, on a daily basis.

Related Posts

• Hardgainer Weight Gain Guide
• Hardgainer Calorie Calculator!
• Hardgainer Supplements

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Dr. Dermal Review: Day #14

#14

Overview:

1. Why I haven't been posting
2. Waiting for new shipment.
3. Still clear.
4. I still want to test other products.

1. Why I haven't been posting - I haven't been posting much about Dr. Dermal, because I really didn't want to repeat the same thing over and over again. (It works. It's a good product. I recommend it.) Nobody can read that 14 times in a row.

2. Waiting for new shipment - I have quickly ran out of the acne gel and am now waiting for 2 new shipments. I spoke with the owner of Dr. Dermal, much like I have been, and found out that I was using too much of the gel.

3. Still clear - If you're wondering, my skin is still clear. Even without the use of the gel.

4. I still want to test other products - Dr. Dermal is #1, and there is no doubt about it. However, my job at AcneTeen.Org is to test many products, so my testing is nowhere near done for this product, or any other product. Expect further analysis of Dr. Dermal, and other products soon enough.

More Information

1. Email from Dr.Dermal.Com
2. Dr. Dermal Review (Archives)
3. Dr. Dermal Review: Day #1
4. Dr. Dermal Review: Day #2
5. Dr. Dermal Review: Day #3
6. Dr. Dermal Review: Day #14

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Hardgainer Weight Gain Guide

Here's your new Idol - Taylor Lautner!

He was once a skinny, 140lb kid. Now, 9 months later, he's a 170lb man.

About Hardgainers

If you're unfamiliar with the term hardgainer, it's someone, probably like yourself, that has a difficult time gaining weight, or gaining muscle mass. I'm creating the following guide, because I myself, have trouble gaining weight.

Before I go any further, let me tell you your problem!

• You complain.
• You make up excuses.
• You see yourself as a "no gainer."

You and other hardgainers say things like,

• "I eat everything, but I don't gain weight."
• "I've tried everything, but nothing works!"
• "I lift big, but don't make gains!"

But the truth is,

• You probably burn more calories than you consume.
• You haven't tried everything, because if you had, you'd be bigger!
• You don't lift big, you just think that you do.

Top 3 Hardgainer Mistakes!

#3 Over training -

For me, I always thought that I needed to work my butt off to make gains. I would run 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, along with weight training 6 times a week.

When it comes to training, what I learned is to

• Cut your cardio to 3 - 20 minute sessions per week.
• Lift weights a maximum of 5 times a week
• Provide each muscle group 48 hours of recovery before working them again.

#2 Not getting enough rest -

Although it may seem difficult, it's important that everyone who's anyone gets 8 hours of sleep every night. This is especially true for anyone on a strict muscle building routine, including hardgainers.

If your muscles don't have time to recover, then you'll end up working tired muscles, which can actually cause the exact opposite of what you're after.

#1 Not eating enough food -

Although the training and recovery is pretty important, the food aspect of a hardgainers journey to weight gain is extremely important.

More often than not, you probably think that you eat a lot of food.

However, if you're not eating

• 6 meals a day.
• 500 - 1,000 calories more than your daily recommended intake.
• And consitently doing it,

then you're never going to make any gains, any time soon.

More Tips are Coming Soon!

Future updates to this hardgainer guide will be coming soon, (between November 1st - December 7th, 2009) and will be listed below.

If you take anything from this, know that gaining weight takes consistency. That means, eating for fuel, lifting to build, and resting to recover.

Here are the tips so far!

The Complete Guide

• Hardgainer Weight Gain Guide
• Hardgainer Calorie Calculator!
• Hardgainer Supplements

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Increased Protein Caused Lower Back and Kidney Pain!

As I sit here and type this message, my lower back, mainly around my kidney area, is in a good amount of pain. I think it could be due to the fact that I increased my protein and caloric intake.

Also, I am taking

• Creatine
• Nitrix Oxide
• Muscle Milk

What worsens the pain?

• Moving around a lot.
• Drinking protein powder.
• Taking supplements.
• Eating foods with protein in general.

What helps to relieve the pain?

• Drinking lot of water.
• Hot shower / bath.
• Warm heat pad.

I don't know what's causing my problem!

If you're viewing this page, you probably know how I feel. The thing is, it seems like I have to drink an extremely large amount of water, to get my kidney area flushed enough to stop hurting.

Maybe my kidney's can't handle the protein / calories?

This seems to happen every time I increase the amount of food I eat. See, I have a difficult time gaining weight unless I'm on a strict 6 meal a day, 550 calorie a meal, plan.

Since I don't have a million bucks, I eat a lot of peanut butter, and other cheaper foods, which are high in calories, and usually high in protein.

If I lowered my protein intake, my problem would be solved!

It has to be the protein. I don't know what else it'd be. The lower back / kidney pain arises only when I drink protein shakes, and do the other things that I listed above.

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How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #3

This may be confusing... but Trust Me!

Do the girls you don't like, like you?

Ever notice, the girls that like you are the ones that you don't pay much attention to? Or maybe, their friends of yours, but you don't fall into any of the "you're the guy that is always" mistake categories listed in Part #1.

If all of these girls like you, and you're not doing anything to get with them, then don't you think that it may be best to try the same strategy with the girl that you actually do want?

Don't doom yourself!

Regardless of your situation, doing the things I mentioned in part #1, unless your in second grade, is bound to doom any shot you have with the girl.

If you want her, you'll stop acting like you want her!

Instead, act like Channing Tatum. Okay, just kidding... You wanted to know how to get out of the friend zone, and now you have it. Stop doing the things that I said not to do! If you continue to do these things, you'll only hurt your chances. Ask any 'player,' and he'll tell you exactly what I'm telling you, plain and simple.

Finally,

Staying out of the friend zone may not always be easy, but it's the right thing to do, especially if you want this girl in the future.

PS, You'll be the guy that doesn't listen to me...

You'll read this page, and say, "Okay." Then, you'll go and screw everything up. You'll do exactly what I told you NOT to do.

And guess what, you'll learn the hard way, get shot down, and get hurt.

If you're smart, you'll listen to what I am saying, and save yourself the time and energy.

<-- How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #2

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How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #2

Getting out of the Friend Zone - Details

Stop asking her to be your girlfriend.

If she wanted to be your girlfriend, don't you think she would've said, "yes," already? If she says, "no," she means it.

If she says, "maybe in the future," she means, "no," but she, A) wants to keep you around, because you're a good friend, or B) doesn't want to hurt your feelings.

Stop kicking it with her 24-7.

You have a life, don't you? Kick it with some of your other friends. Hanging out with her 24 - 7 shows that you not only have nothing better to do, but it also shows that you're trying way too hard to get her to be with you.

Be there for her during tough times, but don't overdo it

First off, ask yourself, "How hard does she really have it?" If it's a simple breakup she's dealing with, talk to her about it through texting, or phone. If you happen to talk to her about it in person, that's fine. However, don't make it your whole conversation. If that's all she wants to talk about, leave, or change the subject. Don't do anything you wouldn't do for any of your other friends!

Again, being there for her is fine, but overdoing it is bound to put you in the friend zone. "Yes, Lisa. Tommy was there for me the whole time. He's such a good friend," and trust me, this is not where you want to be.

Do not buy her flowers or other gifts!

Unless it's her birthday, and you've known her for quite some time, do not buy her anything. This means, no roses, tulips, or flowers of any kind. No teddy bears, no cuddly bears, no iPods, mepods, or youpods. No movie tickets, no ballet tickets - no nothing.

Buying a girls' love works just about as well as a broken computer - it doesn't!

Showering her with gifts will only show her that you're so insecure with yourself, that you don't know how to actually get her the 'right way.' Not to mention, it can be extremely annoying!

Never call her beautiful!

Do not call her beautiful. Even if it seems like the 'right moment,' don't do it. Girls want things that they can't have. If you call her beautiful, she knows she's got you already.

If you want to better the situation for yourself, say something like, "Hey. I mean, you're good looking - not my type, but you're good looking, though." Using a line like this, in the right situation, can be extremely beneficial, and actually get her chasing after you.

Don't be her servant!

It all comes back to treating her like you would your other friends. It's cool to make her a plate of nachos here and there, but don't go out of your way to do things for her. If she asks you to get her something to drink, or some sort of similar request, only do it sometimes. Other times, tell her that she can, "get it herself."

Live your life! Treat her like your other friends!

If you want to get out of the friend zone, you must start living your life the way you'd like to live it. This means, you need to treat this girl like all of your other friends! Why should she get any special treatment, anyway? She didn't earn it.

I don't care how much you obsess over her... Move on!

I don't care how much you love this girl, you'll have a better chance of getting with her later, if you move on now, and stop causing yourself more damage than you probably already have.

<-- How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #1

How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #3 -->

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How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #1

You're the guy that is always

• asking her to be your girlfriend.
• getting "no" or "maybe in the future" for an answer!
• following her around like a puppy dog.
• passing up time with friends to kick it with her.
• there for her when she cries, after breakups with other guys.
• buying her gifts and giving her flowers.
• calling her beautiful.
• treating her like a **** princess.
• wondering, "Why isn't she hitting me up yet?"

And while you're doing all of the work, Mr. Jackhole over there is getting the girl of your dreams!

Don't be this guy!

You're in the Friend Zone. Face it!

If you fall under any of the given categories above, you're in the friend zone. I was in the friend zone for 4 years straight, until I finally began to figure things out.

Here's the thing - Girls like guys who are already with them, to do the things listed above, but when you're trying to get a girl, it's kind of the opposite. Don't be a ****, but don't be super-nice either.

Getting out of the Friend Zone - List

• Stop asking her to be your girlfriend.
• Stop spending every waking moment with the girl.
• Kick it with your friends and family for goodness sake.
• Be there for her during tough times, but don't overdo it.
• Do not buy her flowers!
• As for gifts, only on birthdays. $15 - $20 limit! Max!
• Do not call her beautiful! Say she looks good, "but isn't your type."
• Do not be her *****.
• Stop thinking about her. Think about yourself!
• Move on!

How to Get OUT of the Friend Zone! Part #2 -->

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Tanning Acne: CLEAR SKIN!

Over the past few weeks, I have been receiving a number of emails from individuals stating that tanning actually helped clear up their acne.

Here's a recent email that I received!

Email from Reader

"Hey Taylor,

My name is Stephanie. I've been reading AcneTeen.Org for sometime now, and I noticed that you said tanning is bad for acne.

I'm usually all for your advice, but ever since I started going tanning, my acne has nothing but improved.

If tanning is so bad for your complexion, why did it give me clear skin?"

My Response:

"First off, I am simply glad to hear that your skin has cleared up so much. I want to congratulate you on that.

Much like yourself, I found success with tanning. Back in Summer of '08, I was the guy that you'd find laying out in his backyard saying to myself, "Does tanning help acne? Well, I sure think so, because my skin definitely seems to be clearing up!"

However, I would like to say that this is definitely NOT a method to overuse if you're trying to clear up your skin, and here's why:

Too much sun

• Promotes aging.
• Delays skins' healing process.
• Causes dryness and other irritations.
• Can cause more breakouts in weeks to come.

On the other-hand, some sun can

• Clear up acne scars.
• Dry out current pimples.

Although I wouldn't recommend tanning to clear up your acne, using this method in moderation can help you clear up your skin a little more than it originally was. "

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Pimple On Earlobe???? Is it Posisble?

Although it's definitely possible to get a pimple on your earlobe, it's also just as possible that you're mistaking your pimple for an earlobe cyst.

Earlobe cysts can be

• Extremely painful,
• Can sometimes have an extremely long lifespan.
• They can also become quite large.

My Experience

In my case, I was lucky enough to have an earlobe pimple. Again, these are extremely common, and usually go away within a few days.

If you have an Earlobe Cyst....

• I wrote about how to remove it.
• More than a week = not a pimple.
• See a dermatologist.
• They'll give you medication.

I wrote a post on a way to go about removing it, which I linked to at the beginning of this article. Again, be sure to see if you have any of the symptoms that I have listed above.

Usually, if the mark has been on your ear for more than a week, it's probably not a pimple.

If you still cannot determine what you have, it's definitely a good idea to see a dermatologist, to get a professional's opinion.

They'll also likely be able to hook you up with a good product that will help remove, or relieve the pain of whatever it is that you have.

Final Note!

• Don't pick at it!
• Go to the doctor / dermatologist!

Never try to pick at an earlobe cyst. Doing so can cause an infection, and make your problem way worse than it has to be.

If you don't know whether you have a pimple or cyst, go to the doctor, or see a dermatologist!

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Ice Zit: HELP!!!

Email from Reader

"i REALLY need your help.

i recently took your advice about the ice acne trick thing, and i totally think that it has ruined my face. it is all dried out now and i dont know what i did wrong.

i iced my entire face and all of my zits because i have pimples everyewhere and its so embarrassing.

im 13 year old girl from Michigan.

i really need your help i dont no what i did wrong. "

My Response:

"Hey! I am sorry that you're struggling with your acne.

I understand why you're frustrated, and I understand the urgency of your email.

It's important to understand that icing your zit will only reduce swelling and redness. This is not a way to completely get rid of your acne.

As I said in my previous posts, never ice your entire face.

Many people have contacted me with success using this method. See this post from Jon --> Ice Pimple! Reduced Redness and Swelling!

If anything, this trick is a spot treatment. Again, it's not meant for your entire face.

If you're looking to completely clear up your acne, you'll need a product like AcneFree, or Proactiv. Something that contains benzoyl peroxide will usually get the job done. "

Email from Reader

"i iced my entire face so i guess i need to ask my mom to get me proactiv?

i just wish that i have clear skin like you. i see your youtube videos and that is what i want. i just dont know what to do. i have school tomorrow and am scared of being embarassed!!!!! i have zits everywhere

HELP!"

My Response:

"Ask your mom to pick you up AcneFree from Walmart. Tell her to pick up either Sensitive, Normal, or Severe, depending on your skin type. Using this treatment every day, will help you get rid of your zits and blackheads.

As for school tomorrow, if you're extremely embarrassed, talk to your mom about it. I used to go through some of the same things you're going through. See if you can stay home for a few days.

Aside from that, there isn't much you can do.

Acne takes awhile to clear up, so again, I recommend getting a product like AcneFree or Proactiv, that will get the job done.

I apologize that icing your zits didn't make them any better. But remember, it's a spot treatment. Stick to 1 or 2 pimples, and never your entire face.

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Ingrown Hair or Pimple Part 2!

A few weeks back I wrote my first post on how to get rid of ingrown hairs easily. I also wrote Ingrown Hair or Pimple Part 1!

I figured I would go ahead and do a second post, because a lot of individuals may actually mix up an ingrown hair and a pimple.

Hopefully, by reading this post, you'll understand how to differentiate the two things, from one another. By doing so, you'll learn what you need to do to remove the blemish.

Signs of a Zit vs an Ingrown hair...

Pimples:

1. Don't last usually for more than a week.
2. Turn into whiteheads.
3. Are a pinkish color.
4. Will NOT look like a blackhead.

Ingrown Hairs:

1. Can last for months on end.
2. Don't have a head.
3. May be pink, but with a blackish tint.
4. May look like a blackhead.

My experience

For the longest time, I believed that a spot, just under my chin, was a pimple or some sort of blackhead.

However, after 2 months passed, I thought to myself, "Pimples do NOT last this long."

That's when I looked closer, and I actually saw the ingrown hair within my skin. It's disgusting, I know. But looking at the signs and paying attention to your blemishes, may save you the embarrassment of walking out with something, that could be removed in a few easy steps.

Final thoughts...

Don't waste your money on any products until you are absolutely sure of what you have. I know a lot of people that think they have acne, purchase an acne fighting product, without an results at all.

Sometimes, it's because they didn't even have acne in the first place.

Razor bumps and ingrown hairs can sometimes LOOK exactly like a pimple. So again, look closely, and know what you have before you go out and spend your money!

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