I have a slight problem, i am 15 and as most teenagers i have spots. despite doing everything in my power to prevent them they still occur and seem to be getting worse .their not bad enough to go to a doctor about (just a but downheartening) i was wondering if anybody knows of anything to prevent them, i use tea tree quite often but this is sumhow loosing its effectivness, maybe from overuse?? any help would be most welcome

-- Alanna

Dear Alanna,
It may be related to your age and the hormones. Things will probably clear up in a couple of years.
Retin-A cream is very good but you need a prescription from a dermatologist.
Keep your face clean, avoid foundation make up or any too heavy or rich creams.

Sue

Dear Alanna,
Your pharmacist can recommend many good soaps and products for acne prone skin.
Like Sue said, avoid heavy creams and foundation make up, both aggrevate acne.

Love
vicky

Thanx, as you said, probably just my age, i dont use much makeup but i'll try to use as little as possible, thanx again for the help.

-- Alanna

Dear Alanna,

As Vicky mentioned, your pharmacist can probably give you good advice.
Retin-A cream is very good, but it needs a prescription.
Loose face powder is better than foundation.

Love, Inda