The Acne Thread #2

[Deleted member 106803]

For those having problems with hyper-pigmentation from acne and don't have sensitive skin, I really recommend products that contain Kojic Acid.

Products such as..?

Apparently Kojic Acid is very unstable in products and loses it's efficiency quickly when exposed to air/light, so they often use 'kojic dipalmitate' instead. "However, there is no research showing kojic dipalmitate to be as effective as kojic acid"

 

[Leeroi]

Products such as..?

Apparently Kojic Acid is very unstable in products and loses it's efficiency quickly when exposed to air/light, so they often use 'kojic dipalmitate' instead. "However, there is no research showing kojic dipalmitate to be as effective as kojic acid"

I had that issue because I was using a very expensive product a year ago that used Kojic Dipalmitate when I thought it was the same as Kojic Acid. Forgot the name, and it barely worked if at all. That's when I started looking at the ingredients more often, especially for these "lightening treatments".

I'm currently using products by Kojie San, mainly their face creams for facial scars and their body lotion for body imperfections. I don't think there are any markets right now that sells them outside Asia. One of my Filipino friends actually recommended it to me and I had to search around ebay and amazon just to find it.

I've been using it for a while, and it has worked, much faster than products with that dreaded Hydroquinone. Although I can't say it enough, the facial creams are for people who don't have sensitive skin. The lotion is very soothing. I'm looking at the bottle right now and so far I think it's oil free so I guess you can use it on your face also.

They also have a kojic soap that I tried and it was terrible. I mean, it worked at what it was suppose to do, which was exfoliate the heck out of your skin, but I stupidly used it on my face and my face was dry for most of the day even with heavy moisturizing. Although the peeling effect did do a good job at getting rid of extra layers of skin on the scar areas. It wasn't as harsh on the body though, which I guess was the whole point since it's a body soap, haha.

Also, just a comment about hydroquinone, why is it that America is one of the few countries who still market it for lightening? I haven't had results with it even when using it for months at a time, and stopped when I found it can result in cancer. I don't get why American brands can't get into the whole licorice, kojic acid, and papaya for skin evening and toning.

 

[Leeroi]

Also, use of products containing kojic acid, sunscreen use is advised. Although sunscreen use is advised when you get out of the house anyways.

 

[Leeroi]

If you don't find buying from ebay or amazon comfortable, or you can't find Kojie.San, then I highly recommend this face wash:

(beauty.com)

It's by Doctor's Dermatologic Formula and cost's $35, it's a bit pricey but it's the first cleanser that I actually found to be helpful with hyperpigmentation. I usually think lotions work better since you keep it on, but this cleanser is amazing, and it's not that harsh. It has glycolic acid, salicylic acid, licorice, and kojic acid. Although, it does have fragrance, so if you're allergic to products containing fragrance, then this might not suit you.
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[ChloeFrancoise]

After always having some type of acne on my face at all times for a long while now, it's seems the only way to keep my skin clear is to put aloe vera on my face on a regular basis.

 

[Deleted member 106803]

If you don't find buying from ebay or amazon comfortable, or you can't find Kojie.San, then I highly recommend this face wash:

***Please do not quote images***

(beauty.com)

It's by Doctor's Dermatologic Formula and cost's $35, it's a bit pricey but it's the first cleanser that I actually found to be helpful with hyperpigmentation. I usually think lotions work better since you keep it on, but this cleanser is amazing, and it's not that harsh. It has glycolic acid, salicylic acid, licorice, and kojic acid. Although, it does have fragrance, so if you're allergic to products containing fragrance, then this might not suit you.
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I like the look of this product, I may purchase it. Thanks

 

[Leeroi]

btw, it's the DDF Brightening Cleanser, I forgot that to mention the specific name of it. Haha.

DDF has some amazing products. They're a little pricey so you definitely need to think about it before buying.

I hope it works!

 

[bucktsofmoonbms]

again im saying glycolic acid products are your go to for acne!

i just bought a new jar and its really keeping breakouts at bay, smoothing skin out, and getting rid of current break outs.

do you know where i can find it i've never seen it anywhere? or is it an ingredient used in some products? i know i've done a glycolic peel on my face before but i think you're talking about face washes and stuff?

 

[emailme.]

glycolic acid is an ingredient. i use a night smoothing cream by neostrata. unfortunately its only available in canada as far as i know.

im not sure what international brand has an effective glycolic product sadly.

 

[Leeroi]

glycolic acid is an ingredient. i use a night smoothing cream by neostrata. unfortunately its only available in canada as far as i know.

im not sure what international brand has an effective glycolic product sadly.

There's a brand called Alpha Hydrox (available from drugstore.com) that mainly specializes in glycolic acid products and other AHA and BHA. Although most of their products are for those who are not prone to sensitivity.

 

[teaology]

Does anyone have any experience with skincare products from MD Formulations? I'm quite keen to try their cleanser with Glycolic acid but it's not cheap and I wouldn't want to waste my money, any recommendations?

 

[emailme.]

yeah what i like about neostrata is that its formulation has an ingredient that slowly releases the glycolic and also prevent irritation from the product.

 

[michyed]

^Hooray Neostrata

 

[fotogenic models]

i bought a really gentle glycolic cleanser and i thought it was working really well until i got contact dermatitis. idk why because the cleanser was really smooth and cleaned great, but i guess my skin was just really sensitive to it. i still want to try it because i have a nearly full bottle of it but now i'm not so sure lol

 

[Leeroi]

i bought a really gentle glycolic cleanser and i thought it was working really well until i got contact dermatitis. idk why because the cleanser was really smooth and cleaned great, but i guess my skin was just really sensitive to it. i still want to try it because i have a nearly full bottle of it but now i'm not so sure lol

Maybe you should lessen the usage to every other day or twice a week? Glycolic Acid is very effective, but hell on the skin if overused.

Sunscreen and facial moisturizer is a definite must.

 

[risska]

On my blog I've just written a post about all the natural remedies I've been using for my skin. I was on the pill for my acne but it caused my to gain 10kg so I have gone off it and have been trying very hard to rely on natural products.

I'm sure you guys have probably tried some of the stuff on there but check out my post and try some active manuka honey.

 

[Emma Naomi]

I was put on the pill for acne. No difference whatsoever.
The only thing I've found which helps at all is the Lush moisturiser 'Vanishing Cream'
It helps slightly, which is better than nothing.
I'm just so bad at remembering to put on creams and lotions that I hardly ever use it =/

 

[luisa]

has anyone ever tried needling for acne scars?
i am scared to use it...

 

[Tatika]

has anyone ever tried needling for acne scars?
i am scared to use it...

NEEDLING?

 

[rayoflight]

Needling? Like Dermaroller?
They say it can be used (this is not the original, tho)
http://www.cosmeticskinsolutions.com/dermaroller.htm
The same site even sells anesthetic cream to use with the device.
http://www.cosmeticskinsolutions.com/Numbing.htm