Re: I'm ready to just give up =(

Don't give up. You're on the right track. Keep cleansing, but here are some things to try in the mean time:

Check your water. If you have hard water, that can contribute to acne. Washing the skin with hard water causes the soap we use and the oils on our skin to not rinse cleanly. This can clog the pores and contribute to acne. If you have hard water, buy some distilled water and do a final rinse with it.


Also make yourself a green tea toner. Brew some green tea in DISTILLED WATER. Put it in a 2-3 oz bottle with a few drops of grapefruit seed extract (to keep it from going rancid) If possible, store it in a fridge, but the grapefruit seed extract should keep it fresh regardless. Use a cotton ball to apply it to your face 2 times a day.

Green tea is anti-inflammatory, so it will reduce the redness of your acne, and there is research that it has antibacterial properties. I know several people who use this toner and swear by it. I don't have any personal experience, as liver and bowel cleansing have helped me. By the time I heard of this, I didn't need it.

Hang in there!