What is the best way to prevent zits/pimples???

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tomorjerry	Maintain a diet that is rich in cottage cheese, salads,fresh juices,fish and yogurt.These help to cleanse your system and ward off pimples.More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anjil_bebe2002	Wash your face with Clearsil Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KarmaSmom	Clean your face with a white washcloth (dyes in colored cloths are not good for your skin). Try to scrub at least once a week, and use a good moisturizer. Aveeno is really good! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

laurence s	Use a facial clenser every night in the shower then use a non- oil based face cream once a day preferably after your shower. Ask your local pharmacist about which are best for u. If its really a problem try proactive a little pricey though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pud'N	put toothpast on your skin every night and wait until the stinging stops it cleans out all your pours and works great Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

A S	Birth control helps alot or it helped me... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spit.phia	Get some thing that cleanses your face, but isn't soap based. Wash your face in hot water, rub the stuff in, rinse with hot water, then rinse with cold water. Don't scratch your face or things like that a lot either. Most spots are caused by the pores being open and dirt/bacteria getting into them when you touch your face in the same place a lot Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

luvstobake	well theres proactive...but if its not that bad dont buy that. I use acne free stress, its buy neutrgeona...i think thats wat its called. Also invisible acne Treatment by clean and clear. it helped alot :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

S.Thomas	If your mom/dad has or had pimples it could be genetic. If it's genetic, go to a dermatologist and the will prescribe medication for it. If mom/dad don't have pimples..Get proactiv or go to your local store and get Loreal Acne Response. Sometimes people use birth control to clear their skin. Like Yaz...its a birth control that helps clear your skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Diva In New York	i think its hereditary . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

NSangel	well, some of it is going to happen anyway, it's a teenage thing. but to help lessen breakouts, keep your skin clean and moisturized. don't try to overclean it, you'll only aggrevate the oil glands and/or dry out your skin. avoiding chocolate and food containing caffine, like pop and spicy food MAY help. keeping your hair off your face, MAY help. whatever you do, do not, i repeat, do not squeeze, or try to break them, you will have scars, and scars never go away. use a good acne medication, according to directions. i use Benzagel. clearisil is crap, don't try it. if your condition worses, go to the dr's. they have prescripiton strength stuff you can try. and whatever you do, don't stress over it, everyone gets them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Haly Q	idk . i have some too!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

C T	Wash your face day and night,(use non alcoholic cleaner), Don't touch your face!!!!!!!!! the oil from your body clogs your pores, Change your makeup as well it might me that or food that you eat. Drink lots of water it hydrates your skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kshizzle	use murad its amazing Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

powerpuff867	That happened to me too. Now I wash my face twice a day, and since my skin gets dry, I use lotion with acne meds in it. I also try not to touch my face and I use hand sanitizer before I put on make up. It seems to have helped a little. I just remembered I learned in a dermatology lecture that for the acne soaps to work, you have to leave them on your face about a minute before washing them off. Otherwise they are just like regular soap. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

computerfixins	Good face scrubs and less makeup are usually the trick. I was a Neutrogena fan. There's thousands of articles that say diet, stress and excersise can cause them, then theres another thousand the say just the opposite and just the hormones are responsible. certain medications can cause them, specifically any that adjust your hormone levels. I'd stay away from the prescription medications for acne, as some of the long term side effects are horrible (ie: crohns in some cases) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kat	You can use acne Treatment products like proactive you could also use a mask so help your pores. AlsoThe best way to approach acne Treatment is the safe way without drugs. Use Dove soap, and lots of it. When your skin is greasy, it becomes red. When it's dry, it becomes normal. Dove soap and rubbing alcohol dry it up nicely, and make the acne away. But, try to stay away from alcohol though, it's cytotoxic. Also, try to stay away from over-the-counter ointments, or atleast some, because they are very bad for your skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sly and cunning	I was in the same dilemma too! just wash your face and neck two times a day with a facial soap. acne/pimples/zits are all caused by excess natural oil coming from your hair. so make sure to wash your hair at least two times a week. but don't wash it everyday because too much water can be harmful to your hair. also, combing your hair every five minutes actually causes excess oil to come out, so don't comb it all the time. *oh and don't keep on touching your face, because that's how the oil spreads around. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Leen	keep your face clean. if you work in a restaurant or anything with lots of grease, definitely wash your face right after work. if not, just keep your face clean. drink lots of water and cut back on soda (if you drink a lot of soda) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

S&S M	First of all, no one has flawless skin. Some people have it better than others, but thats just genes and stuff. Go to www.freewebs .com/reelbeauty11 for skin and beauty tips. I know its for young girls, but it works for anyone! I know some people who have tried ProActive and it worked, but I also know some others who have tried it and it made it worse :( I know some who have put rubbing alchol on their skin or peroxcide to dry up the pimples. It also kills bacteria :) . Also, try going to a dermotoligist, or ask your regular doctor. Often times the regular doctor, who knows more about your med. history and whatnot can help you more than a dermatologist. are you a vegetarian? That might have something to do with it. Its worth checking into. Try dabbing toothpaste or honey on your zits before you go to bed - works wonders. Overall, remember that beauty counts more on the inside than on the outside, and your true friends will love you for you, and not your skin. Oh, and try a different kind of foundation, if you wear it. Try to use a kind with lots of water in it. It looks great and doesn't clog pores half as bad. And check your habits - do you prop your chin up a lot with your hands? That might cause the acne as well. Look for the cause, as well as the cure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jk	the best way is to not touch your face and wash your face regularly. or you can try proavtive it worked for me now no pimples. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Phil the Yahoo! Answers Master	Wash ur face with soap & water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mel	Keep it clean. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cosmic-angel	keep skin clean and drink lots of water. cosmic angel Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

alana	Use a cleasnsing product for oily skin. If you can get a medicated gel for blemishes it would help. Being scrupulously clean is the most important thing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wiz kid	wearing make up causes it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

daydreamer1235	depending on your skin type, cleanse it properly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Katie G	Get a face lotion or wash that prevents pimples, I reccomend No-Oil Neutrogena Face Wash. Its orange....its works quite well for fixing your acne problem and preventing breakouts. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lovely	keep your face as clean as possible and make sure you always moisterise because when you get rid of the GOOD oils, your face makes more oil to replace it and then, vwala!- Pimples! So use a good face lotion. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Oopsiez	keep your face clean. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sno078	stress, fatty/oily foods and other natural causes could be the culprits. you can control what you eat and kind of control your stress levels, but if its some other kind of natural thing, there may not be a lot you can do. a dermatologists could really help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No