9 Things People With Acne-Prone Skin Have Done

Admit it, you've tried these at least once before.

1. The Google search

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You're frustrated and want to get rid of your forehead acne fast. What do you do? Hit up Google with a search. Somehow you end up on WikiHow and next thing you know you're exfoliating your face with aspirin tablets.

2. The toothpaste trick

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It's not something I take pride in trying before.

3. Freeze them out

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Remember, to use gloves in this process.

4. Drinking lots of H2o

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You feel like you're swimming after the amount of water you try drinking to clear up that stubborn skin.

5. The exercising phase

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They tell you that exercising will help keep your skin clear, but you don't actually want to exercise.

6. You buy the whole aisle of face washes

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You have such hope that these face washes are actually going to do the trick.

7. The facial mask stage

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You also try all the face masks known to man-kind. Still, no luck. C'mon now skin, stop it for goodness sake!

8. Covering it up with makeup

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You try to cover up the scars and redness with makeup, but before you know it you're looking like this and have no makeup left.

9. Eating better food

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They try to tell you that eating healthier will help your skin problems. Bye bye bye potato chips, ranch dressing, ice cream, and pop. It's been nice knowing you.