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I wrote a topic about this a while back and someone suggested using Cetaphil face wash and taking Apple Cidar Vinegar ( i take the ACV pills, i cant stomach the drink) and it is seriously a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!! my face and chest , back are COMPLETELY clear for the first time in my entire life. I swear by it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Walmart, Target, Dollar General, just about anywhere sells Apple Cidar Vinegar pills. Super Cheap!
@MrsRuby: thanks! i'm currently taking ACV (the drink - ick) for weight loss purposes, may have to go investigate the pills!
Aww I'm so sorry that this is happening! Honestly, I think the best cure for your skin will be Yasmin birth control pills. It does wonders for your skin, aswell as regulating your hormones, lightens your period and just balances your body allround. I have been taking it for about 3 months and (TOUCHWOOD) I have not experienced any horrible side effects. I have read a lot of reviews and many girls have said their skin gets worse before it gets better.. so by the 3-4 month mark you should have clear skin :)
Here is a link to some reviews if you want to have a read...
http://www.acne.org/yasmin-birth-control-reviews/165/page1.html
Good luck with finding something that works for you xx
i read somewhere that prenatal vitamins are great not only for your nails but also your skin. look into this! just double check that there isn't anything wrong with taking them outside of pregnancy.
mhm, I tried to use Proactive for 8+months and for me it worked. It took two + months and my face became clear and awesome. That is the only tip I can give you in regards of this. Sorry!
A while back I was having breakout issues. Someone had suggested Purpose face wash by Johnson & Johnson. It did the trick. I cleans without overdrying. You can alos use it to take off your eye makeup because it has the same "no tears" technology as Johnson's Baby Shampoo! They have it at all major drug stores or anywhere where you would purchase beauty products.
@futuremrswifey:Try glycolic peels. Groupon has been posting many spa coupons
I have skin much like yours - combination and sensitive. I am on Yasmin BC pills and I use a cream for the small zits, I have to. In addition to those, I use the Cetaphil facial cleanser and when it's warmer, I use plain Aloe Vera gel as my moisturizer. Not the green kind, the clear kind without alcohol. I always get compliments when using that, it doesn't clog your pores and it keeps your skin calmer. During the winter time, I have to use something with a little more moisture so I use Oil of Olay sensitive skin lotion. Also, drink water.
Tons of water and washing my pillowcases and makeup brushes frequently are my go-to tricks. I've also noticed high-quality vitamin supplements help a lot. However, I did see a dermatologist about a month before my wedding to ensure I was clear for the wedding day, and he was VERY helpful.
OMG are you sure your not me...lol I have the same kind of skin and have been using the same products. I recently went through a really bad stint of bad acne and it is just now started to clear up (I have sadly come to terms that I will never have 100% clear skin). Upon a recommendation from a friend I am using proactive and have switched from clinique to bare minerals make up. You definitely have to be very consistent with the proactive and follow all the steps, but I have not had a "big" pimple in about a month and my problem areas have really cleared up. It is also good if you have minor acne on your back or shoulders- we want all our skin to look perfect on our big day. The bare minerals is great also, it really helps control the oil and shininess on my face that used to be terrible around 2pm. Now, I very rarely have to reapply make-up unless I am going out, and we know that the less things on our face to clog pores the better. And washing pillow cases and make up brushes/sponges always help too. Good luck, I totally feel your pain and frustration.
I'm another vote for Purpose face wash. I use it and clinique's gel lotion when I get a dry spot. I used to use really harsh products or a lot of products, but when I stopped doing that I stopped having redness. Skin still isn't perfect, but at least I can go without foundation!
I had an acne attack and I now (after washing my face-) use one of two things.
I either use Boscia willow bark treatment or Kiss My Face breakout acne gel. These things sort of get into your pores to keep the other stuff out.
Then I put my moisturizer on over after whichever one I am using dries. It has helped SO much.
I have gone thru a bout of acne myself. What worked for me was black soap not ambi black soap this is 100 natural black soap it looks like a big brownie you only need to pull a lil piece off to wash your face. i started using it in august it cleared up my dark spots and my acne. It is drying at first. especially if you do it twice a day like i was then i would use witch hazel to tone and i apply 100% raw shea butter my face is smooth and my dark spots are faint. i also allow the soap to sit on my face for a lil and it tightens pores maybe give that a try
oh yeah and its for all skin types but dont over do the shea butter it can be oily a lil goes a long way hope this helps
I'm currently dealing with acne drama too! Since going off of the pill (yasmin) in May, I've had way more acne than usual on my face, and it suddenly appeared on my chest and upper back. I have always been a clinique girl, so rather than go to a dermatologist, I popped in to see the ladies at clinique. For my face, they switched me from the combination dry system, to oily combination. Switching from the moisturizing lotion to the gel has already made a big difference. I also added a scrub to my routine, and it really seems to be helping. My biggest discover though, is the acne solutions soap for face and body. I've been using it on my chest and back, and it is clearing up very quickly! I've been using it after I rinse my conditioner, right before I get out of the shower. I'm completely impressed so far, and hopefully I'll be able to wear my hair up at my wedding in February! If you haven't tried it yet, give it a shot!
Go back to your dermatologist. It will take a few tries to get the right combo, but they obviously know best. My skin was freaking out after I went off of the pill, but the topical creams he gave me have totally cleared things up.
Go back to the dermatologist. I have always had problems with my skin. My dermatologist explained that it could take some trial and error to find the right combination of products. After a few appointments and trying a few different combinations I now use a salicylic wash, a topical antibiotic, a stronger retin-a gel at night, and an new oral antiobiotic (which does not counteract my BCP) for women with acne that flares up around that time of the month. So far so good! I think I finally after 20+ years of acne found a winning combination. It takes time, patience and a lot of trial and error to find the right routine for you.
@futuremrswifey: I am wondering if the ACV drink/pill worked for you with the weight loss?
i swear by Mario Badescu products. His stuff is amazing and it's not badly priced. People with cystic acne swear by it.
@ peaches13 agreed. You will be amazed at how much of a difference that makes.
My skin is pretty much acne free. I do use a topical lotion - 1% clyndamicin. It's gentle on the skin, and helped clear up FI's acne (which was really bad) as well. Your skin sounds like FI's, sensitive, dry, but oily. He uses Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel Cream. He says it feels super moisturizing and hydrating on his skin and doesn't feel oily at all.
I have an oil problem, which I'm still trying to figure out, but I use oil blotters so the oil isn't just sitting around on my face. That's what leads to big blackheads.
The lady at Sephora told me to use a clean towel after I washed my face (with hot water so the pores are open) and just squeeze around my blackhead areas to get the dirt out. Afterwards, rinse with cold water and apply a pore minimizer. I bought the Perricone MD one she recommended, but it didn't work that well. Now I use the Clinique one. Once in a while I use a blackhead extraction tool on the big stubborn ones and give myself a facial.
http://www.tweezerman.com/store/product/no-slip-skin-care-tool/?gclid=CM3Grubq2q4CFcbc4Aodcgtcag
Another vote for Purpose here :)
I started a thread a while back about how I defeated my skin problems, you can read it here if you want :).
I suffered (and still suffer) the same thing. Be careful of perfumes and where you spray it--try to spray it only on your clothes. Also, make sure your facial and hair products don't have alcohol in them--even though some products I use have this but I try toa void it (this goes for body washes and shampoo/conditioners). Use the softest loofah you can (no exfoliating types because this is too harsh and will irritate skin and breakouts).
Also, are you on birth control? Most doctors recommend this to help clear up exisiting and prevent acne.
Best wishes, Bee. I know how frustrating it is!
P.S. I used natural body washes and I use Redken shampoo/conditioner and it works fine for my skin so it doesn't irritate it. Instead of a prescription for my face or body for acne, I just use clean & clear "morning burst" facewash because somehow that brand NEVER irritates my skin (everyone is different, so see what works for you best). Also, I use Boot's Organice Hydrating Day Cream for both morning and night (you can fidn it at Target for about $12-15 I think). Moisturizing your skin is very important, I've heard and my skin looks a lot better than when i was using ProActiv for example. I have sensitive and oily skin that is very prone to break outs--but my skin is almost clear except for my large pores that I can't really get rid of.
@futuremrswifey: It sounds like you're using a few products that have salycic acid. But I don't think you're using any benzoyl peroxide. You need BOTH in order to fight acne. Here's why:
Here's my recommendation. Skip the toner (which may be making the situation worse). After you wash your face with your acne wash, then lightly wash it again with Clear Pore - don't leave it on, just put it on, then rinse it off.
You may want to use a gentle, non-acne cleanser in the morning and use the acne stuff in the evening so you're not stripping the oils in your skin too much.
(I'm not an MD, but I have a ridiculous amount of medical training.)
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Hi ladies!
I need some HELP! I always had horrible acne as a teen but it cleared up with the use of antbiotics/topical creams from a dermatologist. All through college I was able to keep my skin relatively clear with just a Clearisil wash and a Neutrogena moisturizer.
In the last 6 months or so, my skin has reverted back to its evil teenage ways. My skin is SO oily, I've got monster sized pores which are consequently filled with blackheads, and I just feel so gross! I have combination skin - it's pretty oily but very sensitive and will dry out instantly.
I currently use L'Oreal 360 Acne/Neutrogena toner/Neutrogena combination oil free moisturizer. Not really seeing any kind of great results.
My dermatologist suggested I use a topical cream but it's way too harsh on my skin, not to mention on my wallet as well as taking vitamins (????? I already do this and STILL have acne).
Has anyone conquered acne so close to their wedding? Did you use a system? Anything budget friendly? What about prescription grade stuff? What worked for you?