I Always Receive A High Level Interest From Girls Until...

[dadmonson]

They get up close to me and see my bad skin. It's like I dissappoint them. It's funny what they say, they say "He Looks so cute from far away" It is very frustrating. The Acne products just make my skin flakey and oily(Yes, at the same time). Is there a way I can make the girls get passed my bad skin? This sux.

 

[hanson]

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Yeah having bad skin really does hurt your game. but you'll find girls that don't care. Even though i had bad skin at the time i don't think i could date a girl with acne, now or then. Try having bad skin from freshman year of high school to college graduation, so it could be worst.

When i had acne i noticed that using products actually prolonged it, as soon as i stopped using any product on my face, it cleared up so much quicker and i stopped getting as much break outs, but everyone's different.

I wish you luck cause some people are way rude.

 

[Effington]

They don't care quite as much after a few drinks. Your complexion is something you can control, at least to an extent, though. Most women I've talked to say they value guys who take care of themselves.

 

[lansing]

I had pretty bad skin, and I have lots of red marks left over from acne, although I still have bad days. And girls NEVER looked at me, and I mean never, not even the ugly ones But now, it really hasn't cleared up much, but it is noticeable, but I am getting looks and they dont seem to mind when they get up close...and only because I don't let it affect me.

What worked for me was just use normal moisturizing soap to wash my face 3 times a day, and it must be moisturizing soap, why? who knows but it works, hope this helps

 

[Canadian Catnip]

Maybe look into some of these laser treatments that are out there. I had some laser treatments to reduce the size of the pores on my nose. I did 10 treatments, once a week for 10 weeks. I would go in there and he would hit my nose with a laser light for anywhere between 2 to 10 minutes. Did it on my lunch break.

I also have a scar near my eye that he treated every week as well at no extra cost, he said it would eventually soften it out.

The guy that did the treatment was telling me about all the other things they can do these days with skin and lasers.

Can't hurt to look into it.

 

[Metaphysical]

there's several ways to cure acne... get some B5, a really expensive moisturizer and apply moisture heavily..

i managed to get rid of my really severe acne as some of u guys saw in my pics..

i used accutane but that did not take away all of it.. it wasnt until i cured it from the inside as well as fixed my skin's structure from the outside with a good moisturizer that it went away

you see the cause of acne is the fact that your skin is not moisturized properly and your body produces excess oils to make up for that fact.. eventually if your pores are able to clog easily, u break out.. so if you moisturize it properly, it fixes the whole thing up

 

[Miguel]

I know for a fact that as werid as this sounds it's true; you're diet is a major fact in acne. (So is good grooming habits, no beard is a must cause facial hair holds grease to the skin. But thats been covered,)

Anyways, if you're in high school, a little acne is expected, but alot is a bad sign. If you have tons, try changing your diet a little, cut out chips/chocolate/junkfood and switch it with fruits/vegies/water. It'll allow your body to get rid of some of those toxins.

Also, acne can be, but rarely caused by parasites in the skin. If it doesn't go away after your diet change, then consult a doctor AND GET A PROFESIONAL OPINION.

Cause, their more likely to know stuff on this topic then anyone on this forum... and the visit will cost you like 50$, far cheeper then continuely buying stuff that doesn't work.

 

[feelgood]

This is my post and aimed specifically at DadMonson...I empathise with you, and your pain is my pain.

Here is my story...
I have acne scarring (as opposed to breakouts, my face's scarred and oily)
I've been like this since reaching puberty, and this affliction has been with me since.

As an only child, you can imagine the alienation as one grows up.

But there ends the sad story.

Why?

Over time, I have successfully managed to turn the self awareness of my facial condition to my advantage!

Ever seen a guy trying to approach a woman in public?
doubt if you have...because most guys are consciously aware of their internal flaws and tend to react based on emotion than physical desire.

Bottom line, who cares about your facial condition?

I spent the majority of my formative years working as a Safari Game Ranger in South Africa and neighboring countries.
During that time, I had all the time in the World to study wild animals and their behavior, both in the face of danger and in hunting situations.

All animals can sense when a foe is wounded and will take advantage of that.

Let me elaborate

Ever walked next to a dog (any dog) and were feeling terrified to an extent that this animal sensed it and just lost its composure and looked like it would tear you apart? Maybe in not so serious terms, but you get the picture....

The same is true when you approach women, pretty ones for that matter...
If they can sense your insecurities, or you stutter as you try to intro yourself or you attempt to come up with a lame pick up line...you're doomed to fail, and you can blame your physical appearance and use it as a crotch to no avail, you're still a loser!

I say a loser because, with your condition, you should (rightfully) be more emotionally stronger and superior than "pretty boys!"

You know pretty boys have all the luck and don't need charm to pick up women, they have their looks to compensate!

You, on the other hand, have to overcome the fear and shame of rejection based on your looks!

I must confess, I always use my "weather-beaten" looks to my advantage...I elicited a loud laugh from some exotic chich I bumped to recently at Lennox Mall in MidTown Atlanta when I told her I got the rough features from Grace Jone's Crotch!!
Don't ask me how the topic veered to that subject, but I am highly quick witted (I have to be) and can land a punch when need be.

But all this is not possible if you're in a place of fear and insecurity inside.
Granted, not every woman you approach will take a shine to you...it's not an exact science, but the more open you allow yourself to be, and the more time you spend in quiet contemplation and meditation for the man you want yourself to be, the more you'll find that, dating hot women's more like riding a bike.
The more you practice and internalize it, the more easier it becomes.

We're all Spirit first and human second and, if you can appeal to the Spirit nature of everyone you come accross, you'll soon begin to note that, hey, they treat you like eveyone else...and the distinction begins to fade.

In closing, I'd say, in the short term, arm yourself with knowledge and confidence, (watch standup commedy, read the smilies in Reader's Digest etc) dress like a million dollars (honestly, you don't need to rob a bank, just visit discount outlets - no one will notice, trust me).

Smile like you have a secret to hide and look women straight in the eyes...if you notice their eyes wondering all over your face...make light of it...don't make it an uncomfortable topic to discuss...and this will diffuse it.




To your dating success.

Feelgood

 

[MascaraSnake]

what I do...I usually don't admit this in crowds...

...but wet shave and clean your face with oil. Both methods are pretty affordable and it works if you're willing to spend a little extra time. (If your skin isn't the hugest blow to your ego, you'll probably get bored with this fast).

Wet shaving is a great way to clear up your beard area...ever since I started, my skin's looked great. Use a brush if you really want the benefits, but plain jane cream will do fine if you get some higher quality stuff than canned Barbasol foam.

Now, as for the oil cleaning method...this works extremely well and is dirt cheap. The acne products completely dried my face out, and my skin became an oil slick to compensate for it (very common problem). This method uses oil...most people would think that oil would make them break out, but oil was commonly used in bathing before soap.

This is a European method that's a bit time-consuming, but it works well for me (I do it at night). Mix up a 50/50 solution of olive and castor oil and adjust according to your skin type (more castor oil if your skin stays oily, less if it dries out as a result). Rub a generous amount onto your face and drape a hot facecloth over it. Leave it there until it's literally cool to the touch (5-10 minutes). Wash your face with cold water. On the days you don't use the method, wash your face with hot water in the morning (NO SOAP) and rinse with cold water.

If you choose not to try the oil thing, at least avoid using soap on your face; that'll dry you out horribly.

(NOTE: I'm currently training to become a barber, so I'm almost an encyclopedia on this stuff.)

 

[Metaphysical]

olive oil and castor oil is a good thing.. because it moisturizes your skin.. but it also smells and feels nasty.

instead, just do what i told you man. buy an expensive moisturizer thats like $30 for a small bottle and it will do the trick. it will keep your skin moisturizer 24/7 and you wont produce anywhere as much oil, therefore your acne is gonna diminish in a few weeks and your skin is going to look amazing.

 

[MascaraSnake]

I must be an alien or something, because I love the smell of the olive and castor oil. I've heard you can add drops of fragrant oil if you detest the smell, but some people are allergic to those.

Even if I hated the smell though, I'd probably still use this method...I'm a cheap SOB when it comes to most toiletries.

 

[GaryUranga]

see a dermatologist if it troubles you too much, even if you dont learn to get thru it, no physical condition should stop you

 

[Warrior74]

also drink loads of water.