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Ask Freederm

I cleanse, tone and moisturise my face at least three times a day and use a facemask every other night, but still I get spots. What am I doing wrong?

Nicky Hunt, Sussex

Freederm says: It sounds like you could be doing too much - washing your skin too much can actually make spots worse because it makes the skin dry and sore. Also, if you remove every trace of oil, your skin will begin to over-produce more oil to compensate and this can get trapped beneath the skin, becoming inflamed and causing spots.

I have a good career in the fashion industry but I always feel like I am not good enough to be there. I am surrounded by beautiful people, so when I get spots I feel like such an outsider. I don't know how these people take me seriously. What should I do?

Rachel Noble, Hertfordshire

Freederm says: How you feel is understandable in today's image-conscious society - especially in a career like yours. It seems easy to say that beauty comes from within, but it is true. On a practical note, It might help to remember that even ‘the beautiful people' get spots. The British skin foundation says that 88% of women are unhappy with their skin. And Keira Knightley admitted recently that she struggles with spots, but felt glad that her blemishes get air brushed out.

Spots are a fact of life, but there are a few simple things you can do to reduce the chance of a breakout and help you deal with it if it happens. Try to keep stress in check as it can make spots worse; make sure you take time to chill out and enjoy yourself. Using an over-the-counter spot treatment, like Freederm Gel, can help bring down the overall spot count and reduce redness and inflammation. You can also use make-up to cover your spots, but make sure you cleanse your skin really well at the end of the day. Try using products that are formulated especially for skin that's prone to break-outs, and where possible, products that are non-comedogenic.

Most of all, keep the problem in perspective: Spots don't define you as a person, they can be temporary, and you're not the only one.

Freederm gel and Freederm Treatment gel contain nicotinamide for the treatment of spots. Always read the label.
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