Also, to get the most out of creatine, you need a transport (I used L-glutamine) mostly a protein of some type. Without that you would notice little gain. For people experience bad side effects, one I recommend only 5 grams or less per day, no more. Second, water is important, three most important listen to the instructions on the bottle. Take more than recommended, does not mean more gain. If you do not like taking creatine by supplements, try eating a little more meat. Meat does contain the same chemical creatine as in supplements. I am not to sure how creatine is aeffecting people's faces when the body use of creatine has no connection to the skin area.