Skin Care Halp... I am clueless.

Res

I have more chest acne than usual for me. I have no idea why. I haven't been using soap (by recommendation of ladies here) instead I've been using this and sometimes this and this. I also have some on my chin. I never get break outs like this. Could it be from my birth control pill? I generally thought they helped acne.

I tried using a sulfate free body wash for awhile (along with the above) and it really didn't help any.

Res

I did some research.

I think I am going to buy
Diana Yvonne's Wheat Germ Cleanser
Diana Yvonne's Salicylic Acid
SheaMoisture's Black Soap OR SheaMoistures Shea Butter Wash

For a face lotion Eucerin has one with SPF that is recommended on acne.org and for my legs I may get the Shea Butter Lotion.

Suggestions?

kasden

Have you read this thread about the OCM (Oil Cleansing Method)? It seems to work for everyone...people with acne, dry skin, oily skin etc. And it's cheap too! More money for hair products - yay! :tongue3:

Res

I have heard of the OCM but I am still iffy about it.

I bought the DY Wheat Germ Cleanser and DY Salicylic Acid. I still need a lotion and body wash.

Eilonwy

Residual wrote: »

Could it be from my birth control pill? I generally thought they helped acne.

BC pills are likely to diminish acne if they contain low levels of androgens, or no androgens at all. But BC pills are likely to increase acne if they contain high levels of androgens.

Res

Thanks for that Eilonwy, I researched mine, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, and found it has low androgenic levels.