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Do NOT use Proactiv. No matter how much they promote it to work (it will for the first few weeks because it has a lot of alcohol in it) it will make your face raw and irritated in the long run. Haven't had luck with Clinique, Mary Kay, or any other brands (aside from Lancome, "Yes To", Dermalogica (very expensive and an OK product) and Eclos (its a cheaper alternative to Lancome, but it definitely doesn't work as well), they all make my face really oily.
You shouldn't tell someone not to use something because it didn't work for you. My cousins have been using Proactiv for a long time and their skin is amazing, smooth, soft, clear, never raw etc... What doesn't work for you may work for others or vise versa. I tired that Yes To Carrots face cleanser for instance and it was the worst product I've ever tried and dried my face out. So what doesn't work for me may work for others. Dermalogica is an excellent product and have friends who use that also. I agree with you on the Lancome though, they make the best everything. Especially lipstick and mascara.
Edited: I hope you don't think I am picking on you btw. That's not at all what I am doing. I re-read my post and some people may take it as rude. That's not the case here
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Do NOT use Proactiv. No matter how much they promote it to work (it will for the first few weeks because it has a lot of alcohol in it) it will make your face raw and irritated in the long run. Haven't had luck with Clinique, Mary Kay, or any other brands (aside from Lancome, "Yes To", Dermalogica (very expensive and an OK product) and Eclos (its a cheaper alternative to Lancome, but it definitely doesn't work as well), they all make my face really oily.
You shouldn't tell someone not to use something because it didn't work for you. My cousins have been using Proactiv for a long time and their skin is amazing, smooth, soft, clear, never raw etc... What doesn't work for you may work for others or vise versa. I tired that Yes To Carrots face cleanser for instance and it was the worst product I've ever tried and dried my face out. So what doesn't work for me may work for others. Dermalogica is an excellent product and have friends who use that also. I agree with you on the Lancome though, they make the best everything. Especially lipstick and mascara.
Edited: I hope you don't think I am picking on you btw. That's not at all what I am doing. I re-read my post and some people may take it as rude. That's not the case here
I didn't mean to sound know-it-all and didn't take your post as a picking on me post nor rude
. You are correct, not everything works for everyone the same, I just never had success with Proactiv due to the high concentration of alcohol (my skin dries out crazy fast and takes heaps of moisturizers to bring it back to normal) and I wanted to share that, though I didn't do it in a good way. I haven't tried Yes to Carrots and completely forgot this evil thing from their line (I've heard a lot of negative things about Yes to Carrots and Tomatoes). I've only used Blueberry and Cucumber (only cleaners/facial wipes, their moisturizers suck and are super greasy *ick*).
Dermalogica is nice, but for the price I wasn't super impressed with them, but I did like their scrubs.
And, Lancome is evil incarnate. So, so good, but so bad for my wallet 0 -
clean eating works wonders for my acne!0
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Do NOT use Proactiv. No matter how much they promote it to work (it will for the first few weeks because it has a lot of alcohol in it) it will make your face raw and irritated in the long run. Haven't had luck with Clinique, Mary Kay, or any other brands (aside from Lancome, "Yes To", Dermalogica (very expensive and an OK product) and Eclos (its a cheaper alternative to Lancome, but it definitely doesn't work as well), they all make my face really oily.
You shouldn't tell someone not to use something because it didn't work for you. My cousins have been using Proactiv for a long time and their skin is amazing, smooth, soft, clear, never raw etc... What doesn't work for you may work for others or vise versa. I tired that Yes To Carrots face cleanser for instance and it was the worst product I've ever tried and dried my face out. So what doesn't work for me may work for others. Dermalogica is an excellent product and have friends who use that also. I agree with you on the Lancome though, they make the best everything. Especially lipstick and mascara.
Edited: I hope you don't think I am picking on you btw. That's not at all what I am doing. I re-read my post and some people may take it as rude. That's not the case here
I didn't mean to sound know-it-all and didn't take your post as a picking on me post nor rude. You are correct, not everything works for everyone the same, I just never had success with Proactiv due to the high concentration of alcohol (my skin dries out crazy fast and takes heaps of moisturizers to bring it back to normal) and I wanted to share that, though I didn't do it in a good way. I haven't tried Yes to Carrots and completely forgot this evil thing from their line (I've heard a lot of negative things about Yes to Carrots and Tomatoes). I've only used Blueberry and Cucumber (only cleaners/facial wipes, their moisturizers suck and are super greasy *ick*).
Dermalogica is nice, but for the price I wasn't super impressed with them, but I did like their scrubs.
And, Lancome is evil incarnate. So, so good, but so bad for my wallet
I did not think you were acting like a know it all, so don't think that either please Thats why I edited my comment to let you know that I was not picking on you because some people may read things the wrong way. I apologize if you got the impression that I thought that. I have never tried the Yes To products and was so mad when my grandmother insisted that I save money and get that Yes To Carrots face wash. She went on and on about it and how I'm wasting my money on this or that lol. I have the worlds worst dry skin and the carrot stuff made me feel like a loofah after one use lol. I tried it the next night just to make sure and then tossed it. For me it doesn't work but she loves it. And she is frugal lol and tight with her money.
I agree for a lot of people Dermalogica is on the expensive side but that stuff seems to do wonders, but again we all have different skin so I totally understand where you're coming from. You can't go wrong with Lancome imo, and if you have to scrimp on something else in order to get it, it's worth it. You're still pretty young, so start now by keeping your face in shape lol. I'm feel fortunate to have the skin that I have and look younger than I really. I don't say that to be vain, its just I get carded every where I go and people make me pull out my ID when I tell them I am 43. I'm not by any means saying I look 20 lol but I have good skin for my age mostly because I've been a vegetarian for 18 years, I do not smoke, drink alcohol, sit in the sun and I drink about a gallon of water a day. My mom rode my *kitten* my entire life about my face and what I put on it and I just never forgot that.0 -
It really comes down to exfoliating (I'm with the people who do the baking soda thing, just mix it with water and apply) and moisturizing. If your skin isn't exfoliated it's easier for pores to clog, and if you don't moisturize enough your skin gets dry and over-produces oil to replace the moisture, which can cause acne as well. As for what you use, that generally involves some trial and error, unfortunately.0
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I have PCOS and have had acne for years!!!!! The best thing i have ever done is go on Spironolactone which addresses the hormones associated with it. It takes a few months but very worth it! For me, it gets better the less acne specific stuff I use. I switched to a gentle cleanser and moisturizer instead of ones for acne and saw a huge improvement. I also use the Mark Kay Tme Wise set, although I am not worried about wrinkles, it seems to help me.0
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I had acne starting at 20, that didn't clear up as I thought it would. I tried most of what's been posted here, and the low-dose antibiotics did work but I felt they were dangerous to take long-term. So I went to a naturopath, mostly because I hadn't tried that yet and I was trying to cover my bases before I resigned myself to prescriptions forever. He told me my liver was stressed from some bad behavior in my early 20's, and that I was getting acne due to toxins getting pushed out wherever my body could push them, basically, especially whenever I overloaded the system with sugar. (That's my take on what he said, it was quite a while ago.)
I took the herbal supplements he prescribed even though it seemed ridiculous and they made me burp. I cleared right up and stayed clear. 2 years later I stopped and the acne never came back, except the occasional pimple a day or two after a sweets binge.
I was pretty surprised to hear (and later learn it was true since his methods worked) it wasn't hormonal. I was also pretty surprised to see such dramatic changes in my skin from an herbal remedy.0 -
I went to a acne-specialist a year back, because I had horrible acne.
Here's what they prescribed (works for most people):
Preferably use hypoallergenic, gentle stuff. A lot of acne is because of a bad reaction to something or because you are drying out your skin too much, making your skin produce more sebum which results in more break outs.
Don't use too many products on your skin. Simple routine is best.
Have an allergy test done via your doctor.
Definitely don't use anything with alcohol. This is an irritant and will make your skin want to fight back i.e. produce more sebum.
In the mornings:
1. Gentle face wash with salicylic acid or a gentle face wash and then a serum containing salicylic acid.
2. Good moisturizer for sensitive skin, non comedogenic.
3. Non-comedogenic sunscreen above factor 25, specially for the face (have to use this because of the retinol and benzoyl peroxide).
In the evenings:
1. Gentle face wash.
2. Benzoyl peroxide 5%.
3. Either a moisturizer or a serum containing Retinol (vit. A).
(4. Moisturizer)
This has worked absolute wonders on my skin and, by the looks of it, on everyone else who went to this acne clinic.
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clean eating works wonders for my acne!
It worked for me too!!!0 -
I had some cystic acne on my cheeks and pretty bad whiteheads on my chin starting at age 19. My doctor tried me on differin gel then antibiotics but as a woman I couldn't take the antibiotics long term and the differin gel was REALLY irritating to my sensitive skin.
I went on Accutane twice after that and yes it definitely works (side effects I had: super thin easy to break skin, SUPER dry lips luckily healed by Aquaphor, regular nosebleeds). My skin went back to how it was originally after the first round of Accutane and hasn't quite got back to that since the second round although I remember my pessimistic derm telling me I would likely need a third round eventually!
Fast forward to now/the past 3-4 years... EVERY kind of sunscreen I wear on my face makes me break out, first on my jawline and then cystic acne on my cheeks. If I don't wear sunscreen, I don't break out... (if anyone has recommendations hook me up lol)
ALMOST EVERY kind of foundation makes me break out... so I end up wearing it when my skin is clear then get zits and can't wear it again. Go figure.
Pretty much every CHEMICAL product you can use on your face breaks me out... ie almost every facewash on the market. I swear by Burts Bees because it's natural and I'm not afraid of abrasive chemicals F***ing up my skin.
Lastly I am on Diane-35 which is a birth control pill that was prescribed to me for acne control. I'm a little scared to see what happens when I decide to go off the pill for baby making purposes, but for now if I avoid the above mentioned things I have clear skin (with the exception of many one or two tiny buggers that don't last longer than a day at TOM).
One last thing... tea tree oil works wonders at clearing up existing zits!!! And it's natural 0 -
I never had acne when I was in my teens. I'd get the occasional pimple here and there when I was about to start my period but I was always the girl who got compliments on how lovely my skin was. As soon as I hit 20 everything BLEW UP. I started my first year of university and I guess it was the stress that really got to me. I was getting A LOT of cystic acne and lots of other little bumps that were close to impossible to cover up. For years I have been totally embarrassed and ashamed of my skin. I don't even feel comfortable leaving the house to go to the grocery store without makeup on. In the past week I found a product that actually seems to be working. It's the generic brand of Proactive, called AcneFree. I've only been using it for about 4 days, but my forehead, chin, and left cheek are completely clear now (aside from some scarring). I have some Proactive coming in the mail as well that I will use after I've finished the AcneFree. A friend of mine from this site is also sending me a Murad product called Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel that has excellent reviews. It should help with the scarring and dark spots left over from my acne that has cleared. I have really high hopes for the products I'm using right now. Here's to hoping they continue to work!0
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check out herpanacine and/or soap with sulfur.0
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I started doing masks made with Brewers Yeast, and I take it orally in vegetable juice every day. I just mix the yeast with a bit of water or sometimes even lemon juice and let it dry for 10 minutes. The little active yeasts go to work eating up the bacteria in your pores. When you rinse it off you not only have a nice glow, but your face feels soft. Also, a good exfoliant is baking soda. It also rids noses of black heads. Just put some in your hand and add a bit of water and slough, or even put it on a wet washcloth and go to it. You don't want to do this every day though because your skin needs a chance to regenerate. If you feel you must have a nicer looking container for it, then by all means go out and buy a pretty jar to put it in. It also lasts longer than the box it comes in. Mine always got wet and soggy so I went out and bought a nice glass container for it. Also, a good astringent is Witch Hazel. It doesn't strip your skin like other alcohols do which just aggravate the condition. I am 38 and I always get mistaken for someone much younger. If you need something to remove your mascara with, then mix equal parts of olive oil and witch hazel in a little bottle and put a little on a cotton ball and wipe. I took this tip from makeup guru Kandi Johnson. All of these are pretty inexpensive except the Brewers Yeast. Mine is the Lewis Labs brand and it cost me 18.00 for the can. But it has so many excellent amino acids in it that it even kills my appetite as well. Its just an excellent product all around. Hope this helps. Oh, yeah, and one more thing. Nutrition definitely counts. It takes a while for some things you eat to actually show up on your skin.0
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I tried that Acne Free product before and I liked it as well.0
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Apriltrainer: I agree with you. I cut out flour, sugar, white pasta and bread and most potatoes, and my skin cleared up tremendously. Also, I can't tell you how many times and various dermatologists I went to who kept me sitting in the waiting room for an hour, only to rush my appointment that I had to pay 140 dollars for in which they couldn't even tell me what my issue was, so instead they prescribed things that didn't even work. I had to solve my own problems.0
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I've tried several different remedies for acne, from the Neutrogena-type stuff you get in Boots to the prescription Panoxyl gel, and the majority of them have actively made my acne worse. The one thing I have found that works wonders for me and that I now swear by is the Aqua Marina cleanser from Lush. I think it's particularly good for sensitive skin, since it's made with plenty of natural ingredients. It's a tad on the pricey side (although certainly not as much as anything by Lancome or Clinique), but it's worth it since you only need to use a small amount per wash.0
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Oh boy. What a great question and one with a lot of answers! When I was a teenager, I was gifted the unfortunate nickname of "Pimple Princess" at one point. Very few products worked. Cystic acne was just part of my genes. However, as an adult, I've been using Peter Thomas Roth Beta Hydroxy Acid 2% Acne Wash and Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion with SPF 30. When I wash my face, I do light exfoliation using a wash cloth. I also am sure to wash my face ASAP after a workout and always before going to bed. I *always* moisturize. I also drink at least 8 8-ounce glasses of water a day.. My skin is the best it's ever been. This could be a function of age, my regimen, both, or other unknown factors.
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Wash your face with honey.
It's probably one of the things that made the biggest difference in my skin (homemade cold cream being the other thing). I have suffered from horrible skin for a lot of my life then it went away but in the last month or so my face has been really bad again.
I've had honey help my face clear up after only using it 2 or 3 times. It works AMAZINGLY for me.0 -
It really depends on what is causing your acne....is it hormones or is it from makeup/clogged pores, etc. I know for me, I went without it until my late 20's and now I have it really bad. Mine is caused by my hormones, though, so I'm sorry I'm not much help. I have used Proactiv and that worked really well, or you can ask your doctor to write you a prescription for benzoil peroxide that is stronger than what you can get over the counter in the drugstore, that has worked well for me too.
I don't think there is really an easy fix, unfortunately. Good luck!0 -
love witch hazel!! has made a huge difference for me too!!0
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