Can stress cause acne breakouts? my back and my face are in terrible shape. I havent had this problem in years. I am seriously having trouble avoiding stress and getting even 2 minutes to myself. & When I do there is SO much on my mind. What can I do to treat this other than your average soap and water which isnt helping?
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I have to use some stuff from proactive for my chest and back to keep the acne away, we are all different in how our body responds and reacts to stress.
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You should NEVER clean your face with soap. You should be using an actual facial cleanser. I suggest getting something that is specific for your skin type. Also a good toner and moisturizer with SPF ( not lotion!) I use the Clinique skin line. It’s affordable and works amazing for my skin type ( oily )
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Yes. It very much can. Try proactive MD. Cut out foods high in oils. Don’t touch your face unless you are cleaning it. And go makeup free for a while. Pulling your hair back off your face also might help. Try to help cut your stress healthily if you can.
Yes stress can definitely cause breakouts
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YES! I break out so so bad when I’m stressed 
Cut back on your dairy and gluten!
Diet. Try probiotics and anti inflammatory foods
It’s definitely a mind problem…you really need a little bit of alone time…try staying up and taking a hot shower or bath after everyone’s asleep
Ok look I break out too girl !! I feel your pain !! Dove makes a scrub body wash in jar that works wonders but it might take two to three weeks before it really starts to clear up !! My other suggestion is a little painful … Lemon ( real lemons not the juice or anything else ) and baking soda !! Make it in to a paste and use it like a scrub !! If you have one of those scrubbers you can use it on that !! This will clear it up quickly but it can be painful and you only do this at the Maximum every other day and use moisturizer after !! Good luck sister !!
Say bye to that person.
. I hate anxiety.
There are tons of home remedies you should try before going and spending tons of money. There are also skin cleans at just about every store.
Make sure you check and get the best one for your skin or it could cause more break outs!
You should see results in no more then a week. If none of that works, then spend the money on some of these skin cleaners.
Cheaper isn’t always better, but it is worth checking out!
Stress always causes me to break out. I love using natural products to help with my acne and I’d recommend this set.
Drink a ton of water, and use a rag and water as hot as you can stand it. Thats what i do, it’s always worked for me. Soap can clog your pores more. When it gets really bad, after washing with hot water, i use a cotton ball soaked with half and half water and alcohol, bc my skin gets super oily when I’m stressed or overworked. But i do half and half so it doesn’t dry it up too bad. Just what works for me.
I get hormonal breakouts and when i do i only use this on my face, its amazing works well on my skin.
Chamomile tea for the stress levels