Adult Acne
KurlyKarenLee
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Is anyone else out there having trouble (still) with this problem or am I the only 47 (almost 48) year old who shares facial products with their 17 year old son? I am getting these bumps under my skin that won't go away, especially around my nose, forehead and chin. I've went through 2 doses of acutane (several years ago) with virtually no results.
Am I too old to be using Murad or Proactive?
HELP!!!!!!
Am I too old to be using Murad or Proactive?
HELP!!!!!!
KurlyKarenLee
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
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I've never used Murad or Proactiv, but I'm interested to hear what anyone else has to say on this subject. Good luck to you and let us know if you try these products, let us know the results!
TJ's Nourish for CO wash, Too Shea! as conditioner and leave-in, Bioterra gel (Too Shea! & Bioterra are my HG!)
Salicylic acid products don't do much for me either and I'm hesitant now to use anything with benzoperoxide (which seems to be the only thing that I can see results with) 'cause I've just spent a small fortune on satin pillowcases and I don't want them bleached out!!!
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
If your health insurance plan covers it, go see a dermatologist. If you no longer want to use Retin A, there's other prescription meds/lotions that might help. My skin didn't like Retin A either, but I'm having better success with Differin cream - and it also helps with wrinkles and age spots. (And, unlike Retin A, it's covered by my prescription plan!) I also use a prescription antibiotic lotion - Cleocin T - that doesn't bleach my towels, clothes or satin pillowcases! For awhile I also needed oral antibiotics, but my skin's better now. Good luck with yours...
fine, 3a hair; using Suave CO, trying to find right gel
Good luck - all of us middle-aged women with acne can empathize with each other - if that's any consolation!!
I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. (Invictus - William Ernest Henley)
Just think I used to worry 'bout things like that,
Used to worry 'bout rich and skinny, 'til I wound up poor and fat,
Nowadays I kind of worry where my mind's been at,
Just think I used to worry 'bout things like that. (Delbert McClinton - I Used to Worry from Never Been Rocked Enough)
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. (Invictus - William Ernest Henley)
Just think I used to worry 'bout things like that,
Used to worry 'bout rich and skinny, 'til I wound up poor and fat,
Nowadays I kind of worry where my mind's been at,
Just think I used to worry 'bout things like that. (Delbert McClinton - I Used to Worry from Never Been Rocked Enough)
Which form of Retin-A do you use?
Thanks!
Botanicalcurls
TJ's Nourish for CO wash, Too Shea! as conditioner and leave-in, Bioterra gel (Too Shea! & Bioterra are my HG!)
I also avoid commercial moisturizers, as most of them contain detergents and other nasty ingredients that cause breakouts. If I need moisturizer, I use only emu oil mixed with a little hyaluronic acid (an humescent ingredient that helps the oil sink in). I stay very clear with this combination. I use some other well-formulated (without nasty ingredients or detergents) anti-aging products as well and while they don't do anything to clear up acne, they don't cause acne either...Vitamin C, Copper peptide and DMAE.
Would you share the name of the non-detergent pH neutral cleanser you've found success with?
Thanks!
TJ's Nourish for CO wash, Too Shea! as conditioner and leave-in, Bioterra gel (Too Shea! & Bioterra are my HG!)
There are only 2 such cleansers that I know of and, unfortunately, neither can be found in your local drug store. I buy online:
http://www.dianayvonne.com/product/CSC23_8
https://www.psfskincare.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=GCC-8&reference=/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dall%26searchstart%3D0%26template%3DPDGCommTemplates/FullNav/SearchResult.html%26category%3DAAAA
I started washing my face with Cetaphil and it's amazing how clean it gets it. My makeup (even mascara and lipstick) come off very easily. But I still need something to dry me up in the T-zone.
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
I buy emu oil from DianaYvonne.com. It's made by LBprocessors.com, which has the nicest, most consistently high-quality emu oil, but DY sells it a bit cheaper.
TJ's Nourish for CO wash, Too Shea! as conditioner and leave-in, Bioterra gel (Too Shea! & Bioterra are my HG!)
I struggled with this for years. Finally I realized that I needed benzoyl peroxide along with Retin-A -- the Retin-A for cell turnover and the BP for disinfection. The bleaching is a problem that I solve by using BP only in the daytime.
I also use BHA gel once or twice a week instead of the BP, to minimize blackheads.
There aren't any similar gentle cleansers at Whole Foods or those places? wow.
3b/c/a mix. medium texture, low porosity
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I have been using it for about 11 years and I am 45
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You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
I prefer the cleanser from PSF. It's more concentrated, and therefore, cheaper in the long run. Both cleansers are about equal in terms of gentleness and ability to cleanse well.
No, unfortunately, the commercial world of cleansers are all pretty damaging to the skin, and non-detergent cleansers aren't readily available. Even the supposed most gentle, Cetaphil, contains SLS. The only alternative to SLS and other detergents in most stores is soap. Soap has it's own issues, including a very high PH. High PH is just as damaging to the skin barrier as SLS is. Some people do well with using oils to cleanse, but they clog my pores too badly.
Sorry, I'm just now seeing your post. I just started using the .1% cream. I originally started out with the .025% gel, then the .05% cream, and now the .1% cream. My skin is not particularly sensitive, but I am careful. So far, I haven't had any irritation issues at all, and my skin is continuing to do well. I'm a real fan of this stuff.
I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. (Invictus - William Ernest Henley)
Just think I used to worry 'bout things like that,
Used to worry 'bout rich and skinny, 'til I wound up poor and fat,
Nowadays I kind of worry where my mind's been at,
Just think I used to worry 'bout things like that. (Delbert McClinton - I Used to Worry from Never Been Rocked Enough)
What about castille ones like Dr Bronner's and others at HFSs? Or have you already done all the research on ingredients and pH, etc? I know you've spent a lot of time finding good products.
3b/c/a mix. medium texture, low porosity
My Motto: Strand Test! some hair pics
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -- gone, but never forgotten.
Dr. Bronner's is a castille SOAP, and therefore it's PH is too high and it's damaging to your facial skin. The cleansers that I recommended above started out as castille soap, but they have had their PH's lowered with citric acid, so they are neutral.
3b/c/a mix. medium texture, low porosity
My Motto: Strand Test! some hair pics
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -- gone, but never forgotten.
Neutral. The object is to clean your face without stripping it or damaging the skin barrier. Then you can use whatever products work best for you. For oily-breakout-prone skin, I think salicylic acid is a good choice.
Just today I was reading about magnesium oil and it's skin benefits. One of the testimonials said it seems to help tighten pores. Obviously, once they're big, they stay big but this is supposed to help lessen their appearance. Now I'm curious, but have to wait to buy some.