The Acne Thread

[Eurasian Mélange]

^ Do you have hyperpigmentation blotches? I have heard and read that microdermabrasion helps and the Olay one appears to be popular. I haven't tried it, but plan to if nothing else works.

 

[__neversummer]

I used to use a 10% benzoyl peroxide cream and it did not do that... Then again, my skin is extremely oily and it only dried out my skin if I had a bad spot along my jawline (even when I did use moisturiser). Everywhere else was fine. It did sting a little, but it did not burn me or make me look like I had eczema all over my face.

That's what I use. But I only use it directly on my worst breakout areas and on the pimples themselves.

 

[Hipkitten]

Can someone recomend something to even out my skin tone?

My dermatologist recommended microderm. I used to get it done and I definitely noticed a difference.

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Has anyone tried Klaron lotion? I went to my derm yesterday to have a mole looked at and mentioned that I was experiencing some mild breakouts (I'm 27). He suggested I try Klaron lotion because it's nondrying and effective for adults. I used it last night and my skin feels super soft. And the reviews I've read online have been glowing. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has experience with it? Thanks!

 

[melfreya]

has anyone used Murad's Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel or take his acne supplements?
http://www.murad.com/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?section=10219&item=43254&minisite=10020
http://www.murad.com/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?section=10187&item=15874&JServSessionIdroot=quz0m1l0n1.oQ5MnkjHcALJmQ5Go6XNr3CLbx0Pae--&db1_prd1_ses=jdn%24j%3DIBE%3A3322%3AIBE_GUEST%3AUS%3A%3AUSD%3ADD-MON-RRRR%3AJTFUCSS.CSS%3Ajtfpfalse%3Ajtfpi-1%3A671%3A22372%3A0%3A19965010%7Edb1_prd1%3DEB40620D511CAEFAF4AA0242B759572C%7Ezv%3D19965010%7Ezu%3Da%7Ezs%3Df%7Emsc%3D%7Ezp%3D3054338%7Ezo%3D103%7Ezm%3D10020%7Ezj%3DGuest%7Ezi%3D3054338%7Eze%3D22372%7Ezc%3D%7Eza%3D2776578%7Ejsm%3DJTF_FULLSESSION&minisite=10020
i'm thinking of buying the supplements but i can't find the post acne cream in an online european store..can anyone direct me somewhere?
i hear they're both pretty good!

 

[Suburban Snob]

^^
You might want to check over on MakeupAlley.com I'm sure there are a lot of reviews over there. I have heard mixed bag reviews as far as Murad products go.

 

[aya80]

Hi. I used Dr Murad's Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel, and wasn't pleased with it, but I wasn't very regular. I assume that there are better options than this one

 

[Virginielle]

I'm currently using Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel, and I'm pretty good about applying it every evening. I'd say the results are not overwhelming, although I did not give the spots much time to disappear on their own. The gel is expensive and doesn't make enough of a difference to merit the price. I think that my skin would probably have improved as much as it has with or without the gel. I don't think I'd recommend it.

 

[melfreya]

can you recommend something simiral that you tried?the murad gel has hydroquinone in it which is incredible at removing sun spots so i thought it would be good..

 

[Virginielle]

^A few pages ago I went on a rant about SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel because I think it has really helped. Also expensive, but with fewer chemicals, and good for use on your whole face. It's definitely made my skin more even-toned as a whole.

 

[Ghostkeeper]

I asked for Zeno for christmas! I really hope I get it because Im getting a huge underskin bump on my chin!!

 

[Suburban Snob]

I've always kind of wondered about the Zeno. Please report back about it if you get it!

 

[emailme.]

i heard it can get quite expensive even after buying the machine.

you can only zap so many times then you have to buy more which is about 30dollars or something.

 

[saka]

Benzoyl Peroxide will only give you lines if you don't moisturise.

The lines are a result of dehydrated and dry skin. As long as you use a decent moisturiser, you'll be fine.

Also, make sure you only use 2.5%. Anything more will fry your skin to a crisp - ouch!

Dry skin doesnt create wrinkles or lines, just so you know, u will not get older by using this product even if not using a moisturiser.

If u have dry skin coz of this product it only makes u look older, coz dry skin looks older and lines become more visible then!

I would recomend maybe Diane-35(birth control pills) that reduces the oil-production. If u stop with Benzyol peroxide, the acne will come back...so using something like (Diane-35) is easier to use coz there arent in most cases any side-effects on your face,( like dry skin etc).

 

[emailme.]

what can i buy in wlamart that is effective on acne and discolouration?

 

[Guessgirl96]

I have the Zeno. It works really well but you need to catch it early and I've zapped mine more than the 2 times they recommend.

 

[Suburban Snob]

Does the heat make your skin red after you've used it?

 

[Hipkitten]

I've always kind of wondered about the Zeno. Please report back about it if you get it!

Several members have already had great luck! Zeno Acne Clearing Device thread

 

[Suburban Snob]

Thank you, HipKitten!!

 

[iggy190cm]

What to never use:
Clarin beauty flash balm.

I'm telling you right now it clogs your pores!! Big time!!
Its ok if you use it as a mask but if you use it as a makeup primer DONT it clogs your pores reall really badly!!

 

[eunhe]

patricia wexler glycolic acid peels (once daily) - my skin always looks great when i use this.... i'm typically acne prone - i get at least two or three at any given point and tend to hyperpigment....