The Acne Thread

[Alejandro]

Originally posted by pinkcouture@Dec 9th, 2003 - 2:04 am
I have a friend who did Proactiv and he wound up with bad scars...

I dunno, it seems preety good on my skin. Normally, Proactiv just contains Benz.Peroxide, which practically kills the bacteria and peels off dead skin, so, if you avoid excess sunlight and processing, your skin will be fine. Of course, there are millions of diff skin types, and what works for me it doesn't necesarilly have to work for you

 

[cat]

when i break out, i use shiseido pureness blemish clearing gel...it works for me!

 

[kate]

Originally posted by pinkcouture+Dec 9th, 2003 - 2:04 am--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pinkcouture @ Dec 9th, 2003 - 2:04 am)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Alejandro@Dec 8th, 2003 - 7:38 pm
Proactiv is really working!! Im starting to swear over this product! I can tell you that I had the worst acne a few years ago, and Proactiv has helped a lot .

I have a friend who did Proactiv and he wound up with bad scars...

I was on Accutane for over a year and it did wonders for my skin!I suffered with a briefly at first but now I always get compliments on my "perfect" skin... [/b][/quote]
Proactiv is the greatest. It dried my skin out a little at first, but then cleared it up completely!

 

[DkAqua]

I've expirimented with two acne aids lately. Proactive- and Clearasil Ice Wash. Proactive is expensive- and takes steps and you have to CONTINUE use after your acne fades. Clearasil Ice Wash is a new thing- they dont sell it everywhere. Cant find it at simple markets such as target or kmart- because "clearasil doesnt sell well" well i know its odd comming from a stranger and someone who isnt too experienced in this area, but everyone, try the Ice Wash. I've NEVER seen my skin this clear.

 

[lovespell]

Really? It works that well?

If I can find it, I might have to buy some.

 

[PrinceOfCats]

I don't have acne but I'm so hot that I need some ice...I'm buyin' some!

 

[allyalam]

Thats some good advice...I'll be on the look out for some....Also, Stridex Fruittherapy Blemish lotion works really well...Its cleared up a lot for me.

 

[amy1022]

i just ordered some proactiv last week...i hope it comes in soon! ive been reading the past posts about proactiv and it seems like its been a good product. I hope it works on me...cause i have blemishes and new pimples forming...*sob* please please work for me! hehe

 

[LilyBird]

Originally posted by Lylac@Nov 27th, 2003 - 12:56 pm
Well i'm still a teen and i had acne from about the age of 12 to the beginning of this year: last year i went to the doctor and the only pills she got me that worked was the pill-dianette. it's a pill designed especially for busting spots and acting as birth control. In conjunction with it i used the simple skin care range for oily skin-together they work wonders.
I have before and after pics but i'd need extreme persuasion to show them to anyone, i hate them! I have my hair tied back and that's bad enough anyway and no-make up-but the condition of my skin in january is what's most embarrassing!

be careful about birth control pills, they will make you stop growing if you are a teen.

The hormones in them close your growth plates quicker, so watch out if you wanna be 5'10 like Cindy Crawford! B)

 

[doo888]

In addition i would say a well balanced diet with lots of fruit and veg but the important thing is to drink loads of water too!

 

[Alejandro]

There is this product available with prescription from your dermatologist called benzaclin, which is a cream that treats skin with acne. I tried a bit of it from a friend, and it dried out my skin while it dried, so its fast .....but actually I was feeling that when I opened my mouth, my whole face moved at the same time, of how tight it was...I needed moisture. But I really have to say that it did cleared up overnight any blemish on my skin. This one is actually really expensive, let's talk about 140 dollars or so, but if your insurance covers it, its just 40 to 50 dollars.

 

[pointup]

i use benzaclin.....its very drying....i'm so bad at following a regimine but when i use it by the morning it's dried up the major spots ...i would go to the derm... i'm on minocycline, erythromycin in the AM and benzacline in the PM and when i follow my routine my skin is great!

 

[foxinthesnow]

Oxy Maximum Strenght Acne Wash- also very very cheap and very very hard to find (at least it was for me!). It has more benzoyl peroxide than something my derm would prescribe. It is very drying but for those who know BP works for them - I highly reccomend it. I can't really use it to wash my whole face very often but I dabble some if I feel a zit on the way!

 

[bee]

st ives apricot scrub with salicylic acid.

 

[pradaromance]

i must try...also, i like to use Neutrogena Acne Wash...i think thats what it is called, but it works well

 

[Acid]

am - simple moisturising cleanser
pm- eve lom cleanser

what is this ice wash like? granulated? foam? liquid? strong?
i wanna know about its substance

 

[twilight fairy]

i've been using alpha hydroxy and benzoyl peroxide, which has cleared me up like 70%

 

[jwallace7]

Hi....sooo new to this. I'm 30 with two kids, work outdoors, and have had acne since the sixth grade. It took me a long time to find something to fix my acne. Like everyone else, I have tried everything, including the sun (literally). Some said that would help. I'm happy with this:
1. Cetaphil (WONDERFUL) cleanser
2. Almay Milk or Decelerating LOTION (important, because people with acne usually have oily skin and creams aggravate)
3. Mudd Spa Treatment 5 minute mask (1 or 2 times a week)
4. Plenty of water
Alot of treatment like Neutrogena, etc. irritaed my skin because it is sensitive. Judging from your facial routine, you have probably irritated your skin from the scrubs and masks. Sensitive skin products are wonderful. Almay is great. All products from them are for sensitive skin.
Hope this helps!!!!

 

[twilight fairy]

I have been an acne sufferer for about 3 years, and i still have problems with my skin (discoloration & uneven skin tone).
anyway, what i would personally recommend is benxoyl peroxide 2.5 cream (neutrogena on the spot) but be careful, it either works wonderfully and gets rid of zits oooor makes skin a little dry and flaky.
another wonderous products to use it alpha hydroxy 8% which basically helps heal stuff like blackheads and smoothes out skin AND makes it look more even-toned.
goood luck!

 

[Mask OF Life]

i rarely ever get acne and when i do i pop them
my grandpa is a doctor and i read in one of his books that aloe vera works. i use the stuff and its a miracle! i luv aloe vera. i use it every night one my face and i haven't seen pimples for ages