Why does college do this to my skin??

Hi there, I'm 20 years old and in college. When I am home my skin is very clear with an occasional pimple here and there. Nothing out of the ordinary. ProActiv keeps my skin looking nice. However, the second I get back to school my skin gets oily and horrible and breaks out. I've tried everything and nothing helps. Within 24 hours my skin is a mess. I keep a very clean dorm room and shower everyday (OF COURSE!)





Then I go home for 2 or 3 days and my skin will be clear again... It's so strange.





Why is this happening and what can I do?
Why does college do this to my skin??
The air in you college dorm room might be wreaking havoc on your skin. Try buying a humidifier to clean the air in your room. It will suck the debris and nasty air away.
Why does college do this to my skin??
The foods that you are eating while away at school may not be as healthy as the foods that you are eating at home. Also the quality of the water that you are getting at school may not be same as the quality of water at home. Or the climate change could also be the difference. I would attempt to eat healthier and try to keep stess levels down. The more that you stress the more your face is going to break out.
Reply:Maybe you eat greasier food or food that isn't the best for you when your in school because its cheaper or easier. Is there a difference in the climate where you go to school? Maybe it more humid where you go to school or where you go home. I know that the weather affects my skin a lot.
Reply:Living in dorm rooms allows a lot of germs to get in. The air vents in your room are connected to every other room in the dorm, so that's where germs can get in as well. Also, at school, you probably have a weird sleeping schedule and are under stress with the work. Things will calm down when you get into a ruitine.
Reply:Maybe you could try washing your face more often throughout the day when your away to school.


I definitly know what you mean, I wasn't away for school, but I went daily and I found that I couldn't wait to wash my face when I got home, b/c the air is so thick and just settles on your skin.
Reply:There are quite a few reasons this could be happening. First of all, we all know that increases in stress cause an increase in acne/pimples. With finals coming up, papers due, and tests to worry about, I'm sure when you're in the college environment your stress level increases dramatically. Second of all, the environment/weather greatly affects acne. If the weather at college is a lot more humid than your home, your skin will naturally get more oily. Also, hotter weather causes you to sweat more. When you sweat, oils resurface on your skin! Keep these things in mind.
Reply:stress?