So I have spoken about my search for the 'magic bullet' when it comes to getting ride of my acne. Now I've tried several things, in fact before the wedding I was using a combination of Neutrogena's Acne Mark Fading Peel and Neutrogena's Blackhead Removing Peel (no longer available). It was pretty intense regimen as I was doing one of the two every other day. By the time I got to my wedding I was feeling like I was going to break out any moment, but I didn't on my wedding day! After that I ended up relaxing my regimen in an effort to encourage a breakout, just to get it out of my system. My face exploded, for lack of a better word, with pimples. And it would not go away. Since January I have been trying out a few, very expensive, items to get rid of my acne. While it isn't 100% gone, it is gone enough. I can deal with three small pimples, I can't deal with 10 huge ones.
First stop: Bliss's Fabulous Foaming Face Wash, it's amazing and gentle, it also lasts a long time because you are buying 8 ounces of it. There are other Bliss products that work more strongly on acne, but this one works for me just fine. (and it's cheaper than those other ones)
Then I changed my lotion to Hope In A Jar by Philosophy, it is not pleasant smelling, but it is very light and doesn't leave your skin too greasy or too dry. For an acne killer I was using Philosophy's On A Clear Day. This combination worked very, very well and got my skin to be clear again. However, once it was clear, I noticed that the On A Clear Day would leave my skin with very tiny pimples, it was just a little too harsh for my skin. I do still use it if I see a bigger pimple started.
So I switched to Boscia's Willowbark Breakout Treatment, which is AMAZING. It is sealed in it's container and doesn't dry my skin out while keeping it fairly clear. I like it soo much, I probably can't live without it at this point.
Also, I switched face lotion on the insistance of my hubby, because he couldn't stand the smell of the other (I agree with him, it's stinky). Murad's Skin Perfecting Lotion has become my regular lotion. It is excellent and not greasy at all. I like it better than Philosophy's Hope In A Jar, and not just because of the smell, it does seem to moisturize my skin better.
Now I do realize I spend more of my face than most people do (although I don't have to buy it very often). I believe most people have wonderful drug store brands that are working for them, and while I still use drug store blush, I just can't trust them with my facial cleasing anymore. So I spend the money, and enjoy my (mostly) clear face.
And yes, bran, I drink lots of water every day!
Posted by 10lees at June 14, 2007 07:47 AMInteresting. One of my friends keeps mumbling about acne, so I may forward the research. :)
Posted by: babada at June 14, 2007 10:02 AMum... when you said "magic bullet", i immediately thought of the blender they promote on those saturday infomercials. :o)
Posted by: dr gonzo at June 14, 2007 12:02 PMMe too. It had me thinking of salsa (made from the magic bullet).
Posted by: jeff at June 14, 2007 01:18 PMWell I'm glad that T's found IT - again. Maybe you need to rotate treatments? Grandma has alot of trouble with skin sensitivities and creams and all - maybe that's where you get it? I've not had too much trouble in that dept. and my skin care has always been simple. But you know that - so I won't go on and on about it.
Thank you you are saying under your breath - aren't you. :)
Love,
Mom
I wasn't going to say anything about water. However if you are having that much of an issuse I would have gone to a dermatoligist. Are you still eating lots of sugar though cause I know that effects most people.
Posted by: bran at June 15, 2007 08:30 AMSadly I have never heard of this magic bullet blender, I need to start watching some infomercials on Saturday mornings huh?
Actually I've been cutting back on sugar. In fact I try to avoid eating things that have sugar in the first three ingredients. This doesn't always happen, but at least I am trying... right?? This is a recent development though, the face was clear before I started doing that.
Posted by: 10lees at June 15, 2007 09:25 AMHey 10,
Your body may be cleaning out some impurities and where does it go - yuppers - to the skin. Great way to get rid of it. Hurray for you eliminating some sugars. No cake for you!!! ;) If you want to cut the sugar cravings - try picking up something called "Glycine" it's a powder and mix it into milk and it helps give you a sense of well being and cuts the sugar cravings. I've been using it and although I've not lost a pound and probably never will - I'm not wanting to eat things like sugar so much. ;) You just take this once a day too. Love you, Mom
I went to the doctor and got drugs. Now when I have a really bad break out, I take some antibiotics. Yumm!
I will probably try these products you mentioned. They sound good.
And you need to get up early on a saturday or stay up late on a saturday and watch the magic bullet infomercial. I can't believe you've never seen it! :)
Posted by: Lo at June 17, 2007 01:47 PMOk write something new. But if your still on this topic I just wanted to tell you that you should try Eucerin redness relief face lotion. I know its not super expensive though it is like 15 bucks. but you should know by now that I've also spent a bajillion dollars on everything expensive and honestly this is the only lotion that has every kept my face from being dry without making it break out. Plus it really does take the red out of some of those problem areas. I warn you it is green,so you have ato rub it in well, but It tottally works and doesn't smell bad.
I still use expensive face lotion though.