The Acne Thread #2 - Page 201

cherryblossoms · 09-01-2009

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Originally Posted by dumbfairy

I use coal tar on my body when I get small patches of psoriasis but I've never used it on my face,I have some in the bathroom so guess what I'll be trying tonight

it's not just coal tar soap, I think it's made directly for the face, it also contains some herbs etc., so it's safe

but one of my friends used average coal tar soap for face some time ago and it was good to her

angela xx · 10-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Mk's Beauty Shop

One simple thing I have heard lately is to change your pillow case frequently which might prevent outbeaks

Yup, I change my pillow case every two nights (sleep on one side a night). I also recently heard that you shouldn't use fabric softeners on your pillow cases because they're made of lard.

Liberty Belle · 10-01-2009

Gah have just started marvelon in the hope that it might make my skin better but so far nope (didn't really expect much in one week) but also feeling very depressed and tearful....anyone? Should I stick with it or what?
Also beginning to think the pill might have caused my acne??
HELP please i'm pretty desperate her

starcrazy · 10-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Liberty Belle

Gah have just started marvelon in the hope that it might make my skin better but so far nope (didn't really expect much in one week) but also feeling very depressed and tearful....anyone? Should I stick with it or what?
Also beginning to think the pill might have caused my acne??
HELP please i'm pretty desperate her

My doctor told me that I should wait at least 2-3 months before I can actually see the effect it has on my skin. Also, it's quite usual that your skin becomes worse at first, as it takes time for our body to get used with daily hormone intake.
My skin was awful for the first two months, after that it started to heal. I've taken birth control pills for 4 months, and my skin is finally clear.

Depression is often the side-effect of taking pills. It didn't happen to me, though. You should definitely talk to your G.P. and maybe change the pills you're taking.

Liberty Belle · 10-01-2009

Thank you starcrazy, i'll stick with it for a while then and see what happens...hopefully the depression and the skin will get better

Daniel_ · 10-01-2009

I'm actually using Nixoderm. Stinky awkward stuff. But I do believe it's working!!!

Mk's Beauty Shop · 10-01-2009

what is Nixoderm?

dumbfairy · 11-01-2009

I've never heard of nixoderm either

I was on a coach for over 12 hours yesterday and my skin at the end of it was horrible. A mixture between bright red and almost yellow and really tight,so it goes to show that lots of water and lots of sleep do help I guess

Im going to start steaming my face over a bowl of very hot water twice a week again before using a face mask cos I've heard that makes a difference.

Does anyone use pore strips for blackheads? Cos I usually use theh cheaper brands but I'm wondering if the more expensive ones are better?

Daniel_ · 11-01-2009

"SC Johnson - Nixoderrm

Nixoderm cream is very good for any serious skin problem e.g Pimples, Eczema, Blemishes, Rash, Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Peeling, scaling skin due to external irritation, ringworm and cold sores. Nixoderm is for external use only.
Cheap and effective. And by effective I mean very fast, overnight difference is clearly visible. My acne and pimples literally flatten the next day if I use it as a mask overnight. Good results too if I use it lightly in the day,
The best spot treatment ever. I call it the "pimple eraser" because literally my pimples had disappeared by the next morning. Made my face feel much smoother and softer. Try it. You can not lose!
Active ingredient:

"Benzoic acid - 6%
Titanium Dioxide - 10%
Salicylic acid - 2.5%
Menthol - 1.1%
precipitated Sulphur - 4.6%

How to apply:
Apply a thin layer on the problem area overnight, if you have a sensitive skin, then mix it with some vaseline before applying as it may sting a little.Wash it off in the morning and you will instantly see a visible difference.
This small tin last for about six months depending on usage."

dumbfairy · 11-01-2009

Wow I've never heard of that before,it sounds good. I'm glad it seems to be working for you!!

emailme. · 11-01-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel_

"SC Johnson - Nixoderrm

Nixoderm cream is very good for any serious skin problem e.g Pimples, Eczema, Blemishes, Rash, Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Peeling, scaling skin due to external irritation, ringworm and cold sores. Nixoderm is for external use only.
Cheap and effective. And by effective I mean very fast, overnight difference is clearly visible. My acne and pimples literally flatten the next day if I use it as a mask overnight. Good results too if I use it lightly in the day,
The best spot treatment ever. I call it the "pimple eraser" because literally my pimples had disappeared by the next morning. Made my face feel much smoother and softer. Try it. You can not lose!
Active ingredient:

"Benzoic acid - 6%
Titanium Dioxide - 10%
Salicylic acid - 2.5%
Menthol - 1.1%
precipitated Sulphur - 4.6%

How to apply:
Apply a thin layer on the problem area overnight, if you have a sensitive skin, then mix it with some vaseline before applying as it may sting a little.Wash it off in the morning and you will instantly see a visible difference.
This small tin last for about six months depending on usage."

not trying to be pushy but where do you get this specifically? can i find it in walmart and what aisle? i hate it when employees look at me like im asking for a nuclear bomb...

Mk's Beauty Shop · 11-01-2009

lol ^and do you know where I can get it in australia hehe jokes but i'll ask around and see if they have one like that

dumbfairy · 12-01-2009

Hmm well I googled Nixoderm and the only results I really got to buy it was ebay

mousquerader · 12-01-2009

Man, I'm kind of peeved. My skin was being all awesome and clear and then it broke out a little around my mouth/chin area. They're not bad breakouts, but it's still annoying to have a period of glorious skin and then breakouts. I thought it might be because I'm purging since I just started using Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid (GREAT product by the way... I've already noticed a big difference in my skin in such a short period of time; my skin is softer, my complexion is more glow-y and even-toned, and you can tell the BHA totally swept out the gunk in my pores

) for over a week now and a lot of people report purging with that, but I also got my period today so yeah. Maybe it's just hormonal.

Just curious, how many people here have irregular periods? *raises hand* I hadn't had mine since Thanksgiving time and now I finally have it, almost two months later. I want to regularize it, but the only way I can think to do that is to go on the pill, and I don't want to take that kind of risk. Another option I learned about today is taking chasteberry to regulate the hormones... Has anyone ever ever tried that? I think if I could regulate my periods/hormones then maybe those hormonal breakouts could go away or be reduced.

dumbfairy · 13-01-2009

My periods are all over the place too,last year was the worst,sometimes I would go a few months without one,and then have two in one month. 95% of my spots are on my chin. But like you I am very reluctant to go on any form of pill. Evening primrose oil is also supposed to be a good vitamin for hormones and other premenstrual syndrome symptoms and stuff. I've been taking one a day for about a week,but on the box it doesnt specify how many to take,so I don't know if I should take 2 a day? I just read up on chasteberry,I think I might give it a go for a while and see how it goes. (I read that: "Spots on the chin frequently appear around the time of a womans period and are an indication of hormonal fluctuations and imbalance" so its not just fluctuations like a thought. Maybe I should go to the doctors?)

10-01-2009	#3003
Liberty Belle rising star Profile: Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 144	Gah have just started marvelon in the hope that it might make my skin better but so far nope (didn't really expect much in one week) but also feeling very depressed and tearful....anyone? Should I stick with it or what? Also beginning to think the pill might have caused my acne?? HELP please i'm pretty desperate her __________________ * Bianca Balti * Chanel Iman * Rosie Huntington-Whiteley * Rosie Tupper * Cintia Dicker * Doutzen Kroes *

10-01-2009	#3005
Liberty Belle rising star Profile: Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 144	Thank you starcrazy, i'll stick with it for a while then and see what happens...hopefully the depression and the skin will get better __________________ * Bianca Balti * Chanel Iman * Rosie Huntington-Whiteley * Rosie Tupper * Cintia Dicker * Doutzen Kroes *

10-01-2009	#3007
Mk's Beauty Shop trendsetter Profile: Gender: femme Posts: 1,412	what is Nixoderm? __________________ Helping the economy, one pair of shoes at a time

11-01-2009	#3012
Mk's Beauty Shop trendsetter Profile: Gender: femme Posts: 1,412	lol ^and do you know where I can get it in australia hehe jokes but i'll ask around and see if they have one like that __________________ Helping the economy, one pair of shoes at a time

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10-01-2009	#3006
Daniel_ backstage pass Profile: Location: UK Gender: homme Posts: 508	I'm actually using Nixoderm. Stinky awkward stuff. But I do believe it's working!!!

11-01-2009	#3008
dumbfairy fashion icon Profile: Location: North Scotland Gender: femme Posts: 3,094	I've never heard of nixoderm either I was on a coach for over 12 hours yesterday and my skin at the end of it was horrible. A mixture between bright red and almost yellow and really tight,so it goes to show that lots of water and lots of sleep do help I guess Im going to start steaming my face over a bowl of very hot water twice a week again before using a face mask cos I've heard that makes a difference. Does anyone use pore strips for blackheads? Cos I usually use theh cheaper brands but I'm wondering if the more expensive ones are better?

11-01-2009	#3009
Daniel_ backstage pass Profile: Location: UK Gender: homme Posts: 508	"SC Johnson - Nixoderrm Nixoderm cream is very good for any serious skin problem e.g Pimples, Eczema, Blemishes, Rash, Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Peeling, scaling skin due to external irritation, ringworm and cold sores. Nixoderm is for external use only. Cheap and effective. And by effective I mean very fast, overnight difference is clearly visible. My acne and pimples literally flatten the next day if I use it as a mask overnight. Good results too if I use it lightly in the day, The best spot treatment ever. I call it the "pimple eraser" because literally my pimples had disappeared by the next morning. Made my face feel much smoother and softer. Try it. You can not lose! Active ingredient: "Benzoic acid - 6% Titanium Dioxide - 10% Salicylic acid - 2.5% Menthol - 1.1% precipitated Sulphur - 4.6% How to apply: Apply a thin layer on the problem area overnight, if you have a sensitive skin, then mix it with some vaseline before applying as it may sting a little.Wash it off in the morning and you will instantly see a visible difference. This small tin last for about six months depending on usage."

11-01-2009	#3010
dumbfairy fashion icon Profile: Location: North Scotland Gender: femme Posts: 3,094	Wow I've never heard of that before,it sounds good. I'm glad it seems to be working for you!!

12-01-2009	#3013
dumbfairy fashion icon Profile: Location: North Scotland Gender: femme Posts: 3,094	Hmm well I googled Nixoderm and the only results I really got to buy it was ebay

12-01-2009	#3014
mousquerader front row Profile: Location: California Gender: femme Posts: 384 Status: Online	Man, I'm kind of peeved. My skin was being all awesome and clear and then it broke out a little around my mouth/chin area. They're not bad breakouts, but it's still annoying to have a period of glorious skin and then breakouts. I thought it might be because I'm purging since I just started using Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid (GREAT product by the way... I've already noticed a big difference in my skin in such a short period of time; my skin is softer, my complexion is more glow-y and even-toned, and you can tell the BHA totally swept out the gunk in my pores ) for over a week now and a lot of people report purging with that, but I also got my period today so yeah. Maybe it's just hormonal. Just curious, how many people here have irregular periods? raises hand I hadn't had mine since Thanksgiving time and now I finally have it, almost two months later. I want to regularize it, but the only way I can think to do that is to go on the pill, and I don't want to take that kind of risk. Another option I learned about today is taking chasteberry to regulate the hormones... Has anyone ever ever tried that? I think if I could regulate my periods/hormones then maybe those hormonal breakouts could go away or be reduced.

13-01-2009	#3015
dumbfairy fashion icon Profile: Location: North Scotland Gender: femme Posts: 3,094	My periods are all over the place too,last year was the worst,sometimes I would go a few months without one,and then have two in one month. 95% of my spots are on my chin. But like you I am very reluctant to go on any form of pill. Evening primrose oil is also supposed to be a good vitamin for hormones and other premenstrual syndrome symptoms and stuff. I've been taking one a day for about a week,but on the box it doesnt specify how many to take,so I don't know if I should take 2 a day? I just read up on chasteberry,I think I might give it a go for a while and see how it goes. (I read that: "Spots on the chin frequently appear around the time of a womans period and are an indication of hormonal fluctuations and imbalance" so its not just fluctuations like a thought. Maybe I should go to the doctors?)