Sorry about the blemish situation! I am so not an expert in the skin care department – I get zits and I don’t have a clue what do! The only thing that really works for me is making sure I don’t have any bit of makeup on when I go to bed, thats about it. One of my main problems is dry skin! It’s really bad right now, now that it’s freezing cold where I am.

I am determined to have Brussel Sprouts as soon as I can! I’ve never had them! I really want to now that I’ve seen them look delicious on so many blogs!

I am glad you enjoyed the pork! 🙂 I was going to do the same thing with it today! we think alike.

Where did you go to sign up for the sample Clif bar? You know I have never had a cllif bar, ever. I have only ever had Z-bars.

Drink lots of water!!! That always helps my skin! Also, I’m studying to be an RD right now and I remember my nutrition teacher said that eating omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon) helps you skin because its anti-inflammatory! 🙂

Such a cute little Clif bar 😀

SWEET POTATOES!!

I hope I don’t come across as a snob by saying this, but I’ve never had acne or pimples, so I can’t give advice :0(

I wish I knew a miracle remedy, because my face has been breaking out like crazy lately too =[

Hi Caitlin! Try this: get a normal bath sponge which has a fairly “rough” side (that you could really feel the rub on the skin). Apply a small amount of shower gel (any kind) on the rough side and simply rub your face! It may feel a little itchy/sore initially, and your face will be a little red, but it really works after a few consecutive days.
Its also great to use after you work out – takes away all the dead cells!
I am trying to look for a picture of a “sample” sponge on the net but can’t find it, maybe i will take a picture of mine and send it to you !

I just did a post about my skin suddenly breaking out and a lot of good tips were left in the comments. I hope that can help!

http://healthyashley.blogspot.com/2008/11/breaking-out-bad-way.html

sorry about the acne, it’s probably the stress about the wedding. Natural relief? sleep more and drink more water.

I HIGHLY recommend Aveeno Clear Complexion face wash. It’s got a really mild exfoliant, and it cleared up my stress related “skin situation” in (I kid you not) one day.

are you using a new detergent on ur sheets? it could be from the pillow no?

if not, try losing the headbands for a couple of weeks and see what happens!

the only thing i have found that helps clear up my zits without totally messing up my sensitive skin is good old hydrogen peroxide. i wipe some on whenever i get sweaty, see something coming, or pop a zit (not supposed to do that i know, but they do often clear up after that!)

Don’t know about anything natural (sorry!) but Neutrogena RapidClear Acne Pads are great. They come in a canister in a pack of 60, and you just wipe ’em all over. They clear you up so fast, I promise!

I read on the website earthclinic.com that apple cider vinegar is amazing for acne. Some people drank it and others used a cotton swab to put it on their face. I would check out that website and look under “acne”. I’m all about doing things as naturally as possible!

Lunch looks great 🙂

I’m so glad you asked the skin question because now I got a ton of answers in the comments! My skin has been bad lately too and I don’t know why.

ohmigod thanks again for all the great suggestions! i think i may try tea tree oil or apple cider vingear! thanks girls, you guys are like a library of information. 🙂

sorry about the acne. i had really bad acne last summer, and basically made sure that i switched my pillocase regularly and tried not to touch my face a lot. i blotted as well. WAH! i want a free clif bar?! where did you sign up to get it?!

Yum! I love brussels sprouts! (And Grape Nuts- they were one of my favorite cereals as a kid. I’d beg my parents to buy them at the store. Weird, huh?)

I’ve always been lucky and haven’t had much problems with acne… As a teen, I’d use witch hazel as a toner/astringent. I’ve also heard that tea tree oil is really good for clearing up skin.

I’ve struggled with my skin for years. Before my wedding I (obviously) started getting really serious about a skin regime. I had used Proactiv before, but it tended to make my skin very dry. My current skin care routine really seems to do the trick: I cleanse twice a day with Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash (drugstore). Very gentle, but gets rid of all my makeup. I also use Dermalogica Microfoliant in the shower every morning; this product’s a little pricey, but TOTALLY worth it – I’m convinced that this stuff has really helped to clear up my skin. And obviously, moisturize, get proper sleep, eat well, drink water, etc… Best of luck, Caitlin!

An “asprin paste” always dries my zits right up… I actually used that method last night for the first time in a while!

Just crush an asprin tablet (Excedrin or another white, chalky, asprin-based painkiller)using a mortar and pestle (or with the back of a spoon). Then add a drop or two of water to make a paste. Apply that to your zits before you hit the sack and you should wake up to smaller pimples.

My boyfriend’s mom also told me to rub the inside of banana skin on my face to get rid of acne. I do it, but I’m not sure it makes a huge difference 🙂

Good Luck!