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Post by MJ2.0 on Jul 31, 2016 13:48:57 GMT -5
My face has been starting to break out. I haven't really been eating anything different, I am decently active (work out 4-6x/week), and I bathe daily. My face is oily and acne-prone. My face regimen is as follows:
Wash with benzyl peroxide cleanser Salicylic acid astringent Natural moisturizing oil (coconut/wheat germ/almond/castor)
I've been doing this for years and it's been working up until the past month. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Post by quince on Jul 31, 2016 14:23:29 GMT -5
I started breaking out less after I got pregnant. I don't use drying/irritating products on my face and it's been OK for a few years. Sorry you're dealing with this. My face is a mess as a result of cystic acne. Dealing with acne as an adult feels like being cheated- wrinkles, grey hairs, AND acne? C'mon, man.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 31, 2016 14:24:59 GMT -5
Tea tree oil and soap?
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jul 31, 2016 14:25:16 GMT -5
My face breaks out quite a bit if I'm not drinking enough water.
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Post by sesfw on Jul 31, 2016 15:26:13 GMT -5
Don't know your age ......... but hormones can change almost overnight.
Hopefully it's just the nasty heat and as things cool off for the winter you'll get back to 'normal' for you
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Post by Opti on Jul 31, 2016 15:42:03 GMT -5
Are you drinking enough? I break out more if I am under hydrated.
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Post by Happy prose on Jul 31, 2016 15:49:23 GMT -5
Have you been eating more tomatoes?
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 31, 2016 16:08:59 GMT -5
Or strawberries.
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Post by busymom on Jul 31, 2016 18:30:47 GMT -5
Has it been hotter than usual where you live? Even I break out during a heat wave.
If it continues, go ahead & see a dermatologist. As others have hinted, you skin changes as you age.
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Post by milee on Jul 31, 2016 18:40:24 GMT -5
I'm a huge fan of Paula Begoin's articles and products. She started out by reviewing skin care products in the same way Consumer Reports does cars - objectively and based on measurable criteria and research. You can see her reviews of products on the "Beautipedia" tab of the website. She doesn't do the reviews any more, but they're still good. This is all FREE and you can search based on your particular skin care needs. The reviews are especially good at helping you find cheap drugstore products that are even better than the expensive ones. Do searches on the best products and you'll see they include $2 bargains.
Anyway, here's a link to her research on acne. www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/acne/
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Post by MJ2.0 on Jul 31, 2016 20:58:59 GMT -5
Wait, what's in tomatoes or strawberries? I have been eating more strawberries for sure. They've been on sale and they're yummy.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 31, 2016 21:00:41 GMT -5
Mario Badescu glycolic acid face wash has been great to me.
If you have cystic acne, get on spironolactone. It's a miracle drug.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Jul 31, 2016 21:01:42 GMT -5
I'm 33. It has been hotter than usual. I do try to to drink lots of water.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 31, 2016 21:17:28 GMT -5
Wait, what's in tomatoes or strawberries? I have been eating more strawberries for sure. They've been on sale and they're yummy. I don't remember but they'd give me face rashes like little pimples if I ate too many.
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Post by sesfw on Jul 31, 2016 21:52:45 GMT -5
Wait, what's in tomatoes or strawberries?
Very acidic ........ have a friend that can't eat tomatoes ...... makes the roof of her mouth get little blisters
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 1, 2016 11:37:44 GMT -5
I recently switched and found the products that work well for me. Sharing incase it helps. I had dealt with acne since I was 11 and now very rarely have a breakout. I REALLY wish I would have done this 10 years ago! I used the Paula's Choice/Beautypedia site to find OTC items I could try. All were at Walgreens.
Olay foaming face wash - sensitive skin - $7. I bought 2 - 1 for the sink, and 1 for the shower. Still have plenty of product in both. Alpha Hydrox exfoliating lotion - $7. This did make my face a bit red for a week, but it's gone now. The bottle is big & is lasting 6+ months so far. Olay Regenerist serum - $15. I used this up and bought the Walmart version next, no difference to me and a bit cheaper. Tends to last just over 2 months. Olay Complete daily moisturizer - $8. Sensitive, SPF 30 version. Doesn't make me break out. This bottle will probably last me a year.
For spot treatment if needed I use a benzoyl peroxide cream, but I've not needed it in the past 3 months. For the first time, probably ever, my skin is fairly happy. I also stopped wearing all foundation/powders. It was a bad cycle - my skin looked terrible so I covered it up, but the covering made it worse.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 1, 2016 12:09:27 GMT -5
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Post by alabamagal on Aug 1, 2016 12:20:17 GMT -5
Biggest contributor to acne is hormones and stress. They can really play a big factor. One reason birth control pills can help reduce acne. I know you are going through a lot of changes, so probably pretty stressful time.
Cleaning your skin is always a good thing. But breakouts are generally not caused by lack of cleaning.
Benzoyl peroxide is best OTC treatment. Dermatologist recommended is that doesn't help.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 1, 2016 12:51:52 GMT -5
As I've said many, many, many times over the years, glycolic acid is the bomb dot com.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 1, 2016 13:01:02 GMT -5
As I've said many, many, many times over the years, glycolic acid is the bomb dot com. well if you say it's awesome, then it HAS to be awesome! LOL I don't think I have cystic acne, but lately I have been "feeling" them before I see them. Like little pin prick feelings under my skin. Maybe that's it, I don't know. Do you also use a glycolic acid toner/astringent?
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Post by yogiii on Aug 1, 2016 13:13:51 GMT -5
As I've said many, many, many times over the years, glycolic acid is the bomb dot com. well if you say it's awesome, then it HAS to be awesome! LOL I don't think I have cystic acne, but lately I have been "feeling" them before I see them. Like little pin prick feelings under my skin. Maybe that's it, I don't know. Do you also use a glycolic acid toner/astringent? I'm having the same thing and I'm interested to hear what you think works. My skin type is dry though, not oily. I've never found BCP helps the issue, usually makes it worse. The only time my skin was clear was when I was pg both times. Well I'm not doing that again even for the awesome skin!
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 1, 2016 13:19:44 GMT -5
The Alpha Hydrox lotion that I use is the same thing as the glycolic acid. For me, it's made all the difference with my acne. I had super oily T zone, and super dry cheeks from all the products I had been using. The glycolic acid helped even it all out. Amazing!
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Post by wvugurl26 on Aug 1, 2016 13:24:29 GMT -5
Sam what brand is the exfoliating lotion? Your description sounds about like mine. I already use those Olay moisturizers and I've used the foaming wash in the past. I have a Neutrogena pore refining one right now.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 1, 2016 13:30:36 GMT -5
Biggest contributor to acne is hormones and stress. They can really play a big factor. One reason birth control pills can help reduce acne. I know you are going through a lot of changes, so probably pretty stressful time. I know - I've been trying to keep that in mind. I already do yoga a few times a week so that helps with my stress. Maybe I should add some meditations to that. I could probably stand to eat a little better too.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 1, 2016 13:46:19 GMT -5
As I've said many, many, many times over the years, glycolic acid is the bomb dot com. well if you say it's awesome, then it HAS to be awesome! LOL I don't think I have cystic acne, but lately I have been "feeling" them before I see them. Like little pin prick feelings under my skin. Maybe that's it, I don't know. Do you also use a glycolic acid toner/astringent? I just use the face wash, no toner. I wash my face, put on serum, and use Garnier BB cream. The Mario Badescu wash is gentle enough (for me) to use daily. A little goes a long way, so the bottle lasts forever! I had painful acne on my chin and jawline, which is indicative that it's hormonal. My dermatologist put me on spironolactone and it's been pretty much clear since. I get a break out here and there, but it's nothing like I used to deal with.
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Post by NastyWoman on Aug 1, 2016 14:17:54 GMT -5
Biggest contributor to acne is hormones and stress. They can really play a big factor. One reason birth control pills can help reduce acne. I know you are going through a lot of changes, so probably pretty stressful time. Cleaning your skin is always a good thing. But breakouts are generally not caused by lack of cleaning. Benzoyl peroxide is best OTC treatment. Dermatologist recommended is that doesn't help. kept breakouts going for me until well into my 40s. Maybe to make up for that "little" problem I now have very few wrinkles in my mid 60s
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 1, 2016 14:48:51 GMT -5
well if you say it's awesome, then it HAS to be awesome! LOL I don't think I have cystic acne, but lately I have been "feeling" them before I see them. Like little pin prick feelings under my skin. Maybe that's it, I don't know. Do you also use a glycolic acid toner/astringent? I just use the face wash, no toner. I wash my face, put on serum, and use Garnier BB cream. The Mario Badescu wash is gentle enough (for me) to use daily. A little goes a long way, so the bottle lasts forever! I had painful acne on my chin and jawline, which is indicative that it's hormonal. My dermatologist put me on spironolactone and it's been pretty much clear since. I get a break out here and there, but it's nothing like I used to deal with. what serum and what cream? and also, what's "BB" cream?
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 1, 2016 15:07:34 GMT -5
I also use Garnier BB cream. I think it stands for beauty balm. There's lots of brands. It's a little bit like foundation, but also moisturizer and sunscreen. I use it under mineral powder makeup.
Carry on, this is an interesting conversation. 44 and I finally get less breakouts, but still some--damn it!
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