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    What is the best acne clearing face wash?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
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    This depends on your type of skin. Always look for an alcohol-free, non-comedogenic product that is ideally paraben-free as well. You can also make your own with the suggestions listed above.
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    Is there anything else that can help with acne? Can honey and lemon help? Thanks.
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    Yes, tips for using honey and lemon are listed above. Read the article for more information.
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    I have tried these suggestions but am still suffering from acne. What else can I do?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    If you have tried these topical treatments and also the dietary changes and are still experiencing acne, I would schedule an appointment with a natural health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician that may be able to help identify other underlying causes and/or hormonal imbalances.
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    Do you have to use honey?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    No, the honey is optional. Try some of the other methods, such as using essential oils, if you don't want to use honey.
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    Can I still do the masks even though I don't have essential oil?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    Yes, you can still use the masks without essential oils. Just omit them from the recipes.
  • Question
    How long does it take for the acne to be gone forever if that's possible?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    Most acne treatments take at least 3 months to see the full benefits. If you are treating the underlying cause, it's possible to rid your skin of acne.
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    Can you use lime juice instead of lemon juice?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    It's not recommended. Lemon juice is a better choice and has been shown to have better results.
  • Question
    Does sugar intake increase acne?
    Lisa Bryant, ND
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
    Dr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
    Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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    Yes, eating a diet that is high in processed sugars can increase breakouts. Try to limit the amount of sugar you consume to help clear up your skin.
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    Is washing my face with bar soap ok? Or should I use something else?
    Laura Marusinec, MD
    Board Certified Pediatrician
    Dr. Marusinec is a board certified Pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, where she is on the Clinical Practice Council. She received her M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Pediatrics in 1998. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association and the Society for Pediatric Urgent Care.
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    Use a gentle cleanser specially made for faces. If you have oily skin or a lot of acne, then try a wash made for people with acne, such as Neutrogena, Clearasil, or Oxy. If your skin is more sensitive or dry, stick with a gentle facial cleanser by brands such as Cetaphil or Eucerin. Don't use regular body or bar soap on your face.
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