I got pimples. Just a little bit on my face, but on my upper back it's hell. What do you people use to get rid of this shit. I can't take my shirt off ever. Even when I have sex it's on. I'd rather not use any scrubby pads because that will make scrub and scrub and scrub which is not good. Is there like a daily cream or something I could use?
Though for most people it is way too harsh to use all over the face, for the tougher skin on your back I would recommend a 10% benzoyl peroxide creme. Apply a thin layer every night after gently washing the affected area and wear an old white tee-shirt to bed (important!--benzoyl peroxide will bleach anything it touches). For your face, wash twice a day with a really gentle cleanser, dot a 2.5% or 5% BP creme on individual blemishes at night, and look into jojoba oil if your skin is dry. BP can make your skin more sensitive so wear sunscreen during the day. And don't touch your face. Watch your diet as well. Avoid processed sugars, make sure you're getting your veggies, and drink lots of water every day.
Internally, pimples or most skin issues are liver related. In addition to the other suggestions, try regularly drinking dandelion tea (the root). Its extremely healing to the liver. Liver is where food is processed/filters, where hormones are processed/balanced, etc. Give it a shot, along with external treatments (they will work temporarily, but pimples will come back "if" the liver needs help).
For a short period of time, I used to get some pimples on my shoulders from my hair being so long, and I hardly ever wear it up during the summer. I was using witch hazel on my face and my face was completely clear, so I started using these facial wipes with some witch hazel on my shoulders and within a few days I saw a major difference.
