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nobbyken · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Location: Yongin ^^

For me, digestion is the key to keeping relatively spot free. I may usually have a couple on my neck or one trying to make a break for it on the end of my nose.
If I have bad digestion for a day or two, trouble can be just around the corner. A natural meal (nothing too processed) and water/green tea before bed, and big cups of coffee or tea in the morning.

Another thing which helps greatly is the yin and yang of my diet.
Two many warm/hot foods like coffee, chocolate, fried stuff and alcohol can cause your body to heat up (even if eaten cold) and this heat gets released through your head causing head problems like allergies and acne.
Take note of when things are worse, and note how you last ate and how was digestion.
Try a 16-24 hour fast and see how you feel or try a simple diet and partial fasting for a day. If you like foods which cause your face to heat up, try to limit them to one a day, and try to balance with some cooling foods like vegetables and fruit.

I wish I knew what I practice now when I was younger, as acne really depressed me and was a huge stumbling block in life.

Tundra_Creature · Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Canada

My acne isn't SEVERE, but I do know that my skin is picky about which cleansers I use. Use the wrong one and my face is blackhead and pimple central. It took me awhile to find the right one.

My supervisor suggested I used Garnier (I can't remember the exact name, but I know they're in blueish green bottles). They're alcohol based, but they really cleaned up my skin. One was a foam cleanser, and the other is the kind you put on cotton pads to wipe off (yeah, I suck. I forgot the name)

In Korea I used some kind of brand from the Missha. Some kind of foaming cleanser. Also worked nicely.

For the more severe acne... I guess I'd just listen to everyone else here.

engrishprease · Joined: 22 Oct 2009

I heard regular sex keeps the acne away. Something about keeping the hormones in check/balance. Myth Busters should do an episode on this.

Laughing

imoscardotcom · Joined: 01 Sep 2010

I don't know if you can get it in Korea, but Tazorac works miracles!! I get it in the US now...it is $$$ but with insurance it isn't bad at all.
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Kryten · Joined: 10 Nov 2008

The Acne Regimen. This place has been around for years, even before Proactiv and way cheaper. 3 step process: wash, treat, and moisturize. The treatment is Benzoyl Peroxide. Read his story - he was basically tired of high priced Benzoyl peroxide in small amounts so he went to a manufacturer and started producing his own line. If you have moderate acne it works if you stick to it.

https://www.danielkern.com You can order the products here and they ship to Korea. Of course you don't need to order from there as BP, soap, and moisturizer can be found anywhere, but he specifically made large-bottled BP for those that want to save money.

DorkothyParker · Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Location: Jeju

No tips, just want to say I can relate.
My skin was pretty good back home, but I have been getting more zits around my mouth and on my right cheek. I think stress can be a big thing for me as it came on just as I was beginning my new job.
Also I'm in that nasty little cycle of covering it up with too much makeup thus clogging the pores and needing to wear more makeup.

I'm working to do what I did back home: reduce dairy and white grains. Also need to remember to drink more water at work. I think I should use a makeup remover at night instead of just scrubbing with my usual pore scrub. Any suggestions?

nmh03 · Joined: 11 May 2009 Location: Seoul

Ask for topical sodium sulfacetamide. It's an older medicine but it completely cleared up all the little bumps on my face without any side effects other than a bit of dryness. It helped my sister, too, when nothing else did. You're only supposed to use it for 2-3 weeks at a time, though.

nmh03 · Joined: 11 May 2009 Location: Seoul

Ask for topical sodium sulfacetamide. It's an older medicine but it completely cleared up all the little bumps on my face without any side effects other than a bit of dryness. It helped my sister, too, when nothing else did. You're only supposed to use it for 2-3 weeks at a time, though.

Triban · Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Location: Suwon Station

I've never had acne anywhere other than my back, and no matter what I do I don't know how to get rid of it. I drink about 2 liters of water a day, bath regularly, etc. Any tips or advice? Will apple vinegar help?

mohair_blues · Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Location: Bundang

Why not spend the money and go see a dermatologist?

It could eventually save you time and money down the road.

Jane · Joined: 01 Feb 2003

fortysixyou · Joined: 08 Jun 2006

OP!

I'll tell this to everyone with acne. It's the perfect solution, that works without fail. It doesn't cost any money, and it's extremely simple.

Drink more water. Drink 4 liters a day. Drink water all the time, so your urine is clear every time you pee.

I promise, in three weeks you won't have acne anymore.

It worked for me, it will work for you. I've been acne-free for 10 years.

brickabrack · Joined: 17 May 2010

Not everyone is the same, obviously.

But, water is a cure all for many things. Headache, acne, broken ankle, obesity, hives, stomach ulcer....drink water.

Seriously, stop eating shI+, exercise (so you sweat) and drink water.