How can i improve my skin/stop pimples/acne?

Im a 16 year old male. I already use proactiv but it doesnt do the trick that well.How can i improve my skin/stop pimples/acne?
Honestly, see the dermatologist. Use whatever they prescribe exactly how they tell you to and STICK TO IT. Be regular with your habits of cleansing. Don't give up, because it takes time.How can i improve my skin/stop pimples/acne?
Benzoyl peroxide has been used as an acne treatment for many years. It is still effective. There are newer treatments, but none have proven to be any more effective than or as safe as benzoyl peroxide.





Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne in teenagers and young adults. The treatment itself is completely painless. In the aftermath of a benzoyl peroxide treatment, the patient can expect some minor discomfort. The treated skin gets very dry, red, and itchy. It peels off much like skin that has been exposed to sunlight overly long.





When benzoyl peroxide is applied to the skin, there is a chemical reaction between the benzoyl peroxide and the oxygen in the air that creates benzoic acid. The benzoic acid removes the top layer of skin. After a benzoyl peroxide treatment, the skin is much more susceptible to sunburn, and dermatologists recommend that their patients avoid direct sunlight altogether.





OXY, NeoBenz Micro, Basiron, Brevoxyl, Stioxyl, and Panoxyl are some of the names that benzoyl peroxide is sold under.





Benzoyl peroxide treatments are applied by the patient in his own home. The treatment most often recommended is to apply benzoyl peroxide twice a day, morning and evening. The face must be thoroughly cleaned and patted dry before the benzoyl peroxide is applied. A 15-minute wait period between cleaning the skin and applying the benzoyl peroxide is recommended, and it is also recommended that the patient apply a moisturizer that has an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 30. Patients definitely want to avoid direct sunlight because a sunburn would be much more serious after using benzoyl peroxide.





The dryness, redness, and itchiness after using benzoyl peroxide are the only known side effects, and they are certainly manageable.
Some acne treatments work better on some people and don't work on others. Usually genetics, food and health is what causes acne. Not smoking, drinking plenty of water and eating healthy, no-greasy foods should help. If you still have pimples, it's probably genetic and a dermatologist should be able to provide a product that works for you.
Im 14 and i really like the clearisil ultra. It is better that proactive, i think! also, wash your pillow cases at least once a month b/c oils in your face and hair can cause pimples. you could also get a peel off mask and was your face after PE and sports. trust me it helps :)





good luck!
I don't know what your budget is, but I go to the dermatologist every 6 months. and it's about 300 bucks total for this Benzaclin (Night cream) and this other face wash. Does the trick, and my skin looks amazing! (Btw I'm a girl, don't know if that matters.)
check out this cleansing routine. It really helped me reduce my acne and mine was pretty bad. Anyways link in source, hope this helps.
Expholiate before you use cleanser (get an expholiating mit or similar). It gets rid of all the dead skin and helps prevent pimples in the first place. Works great if you do it everyday. Just don't rub too hard.
You should see a dermatologist. I had acne bad and tried everything and nothing worked so, then the doctor tried me on several antibiotics and still nothing now i'm on Accutane hoping this works.
go to your dermatologist and get silk peels. they are great for teenage guys.


when i go to the dermatologist i see all the guys doing this now and their skin really looks great.
Calamine lotion has a drying effect so you can apply it overnight and wash the next day. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/
Moisturize.
SELF IMPROVEMENT IS MASTURBATION!!!!
For me, just washing with soap and hot water.


Try washing 3 times a day for for a few days and see if it helps.
eat a tomato
Start off by cleansing your face when you wake up and before you go to sleep with a non-scented hypoallergenic cleanser. Dove soap is a great option (the white plain kind). When you wash your face, use small circular motions with your CLEAN hands, don't use a washcloth unless it hasn't been used and is clean. Do NOT use your index (pointer) finger when you wash your face because it contains large amounts of oil. Try to avoid putting lotion on your face as it can clog your pores as well. Try not to touch your face throughout the day as your hands have oil on them.





However, if you have quite a bit of acne, you should make an appointment with a dermatologist. They will be able to prescribe you with prescriptions specific to your problem. Good luck!