Im not 18 and its permanent and ALOT worse.. Isnt it a little young to be getting "adult acne"?
My rocesea started at age 16.. isnt that a bit young?
Rocesea is an incurable condition affecting fourteen million Americans.
Typically, signs of rosacea begin to appear after a person's thirtieth birthday. These first signs show as reddened patches of skin. Over time, the red patches can develop small bumps or thickened bumps within them. The disorder can also cause the skin to have a flushed appearance.Although there is no cure for rosacea, proper skin care can keep flare-ups minimal. Rosacea is not contagious and most experts believe it is caused by an underlying condition involving overactive blood vessels. Many dermatologists recommend the use of a hypoallergenic facial wash in the mornings to prevent rosacea flare-ups.
Reply:Avoid all forms of heat and avoid hot water on your face. This includes the heat of the sun. Heat causes redness(erythema) and thin skin (atrophy). Your goal should be to keep the skin cool. Spray your skin with cool water when you feel your face getting hot while exercising or drinking alcohol, spicy food, etc. Be aware that steroid creams will thin the skin more. Suntan lotions and some skin moisturisers contain oil that clog your pores and will make your skin redder.
alstroemeria
Friday, August 20, 2010
What if I don't take these antibiotics?
For adult acne. Darn thing makes me feel dizzy and headachy for the rest of the night. I am not allergic to it. I just don't like the effect.
Is is really that important. Nothing else helps, but maybe it will somehow clear on its own. I dunno.
What if I don't take these antibiotics?
You are having side effects. Talk to your doctor about it. If it is persistant, you could actually be allergic to it. But the doctor can give you something better.
Another thing you can do is use the over the counter things. The best thing that has always helped me is Avon's acne cleansers for teens. That stuff works really really good. And its not that expensive. Im predisposed to acne myself and thats the ONLY thing that ever helped me. They have the wash, peel off mask (that feels so good) and the concielers.
Your gonna be just fine. Just hang in there ok?
Reply:call the doctor and tell him they make you sick
Reply:Side effects will do that but if you can't tolerate the side effects call your doctor and let him know and maybe he can change the medication.
Reply:Make sure you take it with food! Some antibiotics take a month or so to kick in. If you forget to take it with dinner, don't take it after or right before bed. Just continue the next day. Also, some antibiotics make you more sensitive to the sun. Try to use a moisturizer with sunscreen. If you are really reacting to the meds, stop using it and call the doctor to see if they can prescribe something else.
Reply:Did it ever occur to you to report this to the dr so he could switch you to another kind of pill?
Reply:yes... it is very important to take your antibiotics... when u stop it without a complete course, u might have antibiotic resistance and next time when u uses the medicine again, it might not work.. u have to try to complete the course.... if u are feeling dizzy and headachy, u might need a change in your antibiotics... plz consult the doctor for the change...
Reply:Hi,
Why don't you try Murad.It's very effective.They are offering Free Trial with 30-day of supply.Check it out here:
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1813149-104...
Is is really that important. Nothing else helps, but maybe it will somehow clear on its own. I dunno.
What if I don't take these antibiotics?
You are having side effects. Talk to your doctor about it. If it is persistant, you could actually be allergic to it. But the doctor can give you something better.
Another thing you can do is use the over the counter things. The best thing that has always helped me is Avon's acne cleansers for teens. That stuff works really really good. And its not that expensive. Im predisposed to acne myself and thats the ONLY thing that ever helped me. They have the wash, peel off mask (that feels so good) and the concielers.
Your gonna be just fine. Just hang in there ok?
Reply:call the doctor and tell him they make you sick
Reply:Side effects will do that but if you can't tolerate the side effects call your doctor and let him know and maybe he can change the medication.
Reply:Make sure you take it with food! Some antibiotics take a month or so to kick in. If you forget to take it with dinner, don't take it after or right before bed. Just continue the next day. Also, some antibiotics make you more sensitive to the sun. Try to use a moisturizer with sunscreen. If you are really reacting to the meds, stop using it and call the doctor to see if they can prescribe something else.
Reply:Did it ever occur to you to report this to the dr so he could switch you to another kind of pill?
Reply:yes... it is very important to take your antibiotics... when u stop it without a complete course, u might have antibiotic resistance and next time when u uses the medicine again, it might not work.. u have to try to complete the course.... if u are feeling dizzy and headachy, u might need a change in your antibiotics... plz consult the doctor for the change...
Reply:Hi,
Why don't you try Murad.It's very effective.They are offering Free Trial with 30-day of supply.Check it out here:
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1813149-104...
My face always flares up red and i get dry skin on the cheeks and nose and chin?
went to doctors and was told to put on metrogel cream and i had adult acne.i'm a 25 year old male,it seems to flare up especially when stressed.it itches and is only on my face.nothing works can anybody help me please??
My face always flares up red and i get dry skin on the cheeks and nose and chin?
Those are all good answers above. Also, you could try improving your diet or identifying dietary allergies, since problems with that can sometimes come out in the skin. Another possibility is rosacea, which matches some of the symptoms you describe.
Don't let the doctors just pass it off as "acne." I would recommend against using acne creams and cortisone creams, or just watch your skin's reaction when you use them, as they can cause more harm than good. I would recommend seeking the advice of a homeopath or naturopath, because homeopathic medicine is useful for skin problems.
Reply:Maybe you have shingles. My cousin has shingles and she gets it about 1x per year. You're describing her symptoms perfectly.
Reply:got the same type of thing! i never had spots as a teenager but lately iv had them all over my face!
i bought a microdermabrasion kit(loreal) off that well known auction site a week ago(v.cheap) and it seems to be working for me!
ok for blokes too as i have noticed that the boyf has used it too!!!
Reply:I had similar problems and my doctor said it's not adult acne but a kind of dermatitis. He prescribed a hydrocortisone cream and the improvement was rapid and dramatic. I had different doctors give me all sorts of nasty creams first though and they just made matters worse. Talk to a different doc and ask if you can try a mild steroid cream. You can't use it for prolonged periods but if you manage to get on top of things it might really help. Once my skin improved and wasn't painful I found a gentle exfoliator helped too. Good Luck.
Reply:if you use creams or washes you may need to seek advice from your doctor incase you are having an allergic reaction. if this is not the case then get a moisturising cream so that your skin stys well hydrated
Reply:Go to boots and buy some unperfumed cleanser and a rich face cream. If that doesnt work you may be allergic to chemicals in products that you are using on your skin. Go to a health food shop or organic shop and buy a cleanser free of chemicals and a rich moisteriser. You can apply the moisterser on the dry patches several times a day. Also try a gentle face scrub to get rid of the dry flakeness.
Reply:I am thinking possibly Cold Urticaria, for which there are tablets you can take and it lessens significantly in cold weather, and goes away in warmer weather. When you see your primary doctor, please ask him if this is a possibility.
Reply:try and get a triamcinolone acetonide cream. a doc perscribed it for my daughter, had similar symptoms, worked like a charm. you may have an allergy to what ever soap you're using. try a benadril anti itch cream. and then a coco butter stick it looks like a big tube of chapstick helps the chapped thing. for the stress do some yoga, deep breaths. find something that helps to calm you. start a journal, sort and expel some of you thoughts/stresses on paper.
Reply:Use something natural like repcillin, try using it on one side of you face only. It works for most people, but you want to see how well it works for you. It is amazing stuff and it is 100% natural.
Reply:I couldnt help but read your post and think to myself that I was right where you were 6 months and seems like 1000 wrinkles ago.
I went through the exact same thing. I tried various products and did tons of research online before I found Oil of Olay was basically giving their product away for free.
All I had to do was answer a few auestions, They are a well known national name brand for facial and skin care, everyone knows Oil of Olay.
And I am telling you this Oil of Olay Regenerist works and it made a believer out of me.
I posted the link below for you to click and check out. This stuff works and believe me - for a few minutes of your time and no cost to you, you owe it to yourself to try and all you would lose is a few minutes of your time!
Good Luck and keep the faith, you will get younger looking skin with this product and this stuff helped me achieve my dreams as well!
Your Friend,
Rosy
My face always flares up red and i get dry skin on the cheeks and nose and chin?
Those are all good answers above. Also, you could try improving your diet or identifying dietary allergies, since problems with that can sometimes come out in the skin. Another possibility is rosacea, which matches some of the symptoms you describe.
Don't let the doctors just pass it off as "acne." I would recommend against using acne creams and cortisone creams, or just watch your skin's reaction when you use them, as they can cause more harm than good. I would recommend seeking the advice of a homeopath or naturopath, because homeopathic medicine is useful for skin problems.
Reply:Maybe you have shingles. My cousin has shingles and she gets it about 1x per year. You're describing her symptoms perfectly.
Reply:got the same type of thing! i never had spots as a teenager but lately iv had them all over my face!
i bought a microdermabrasion kit(loreal) off that well known auction site a week ago(v.cheap) and it seems to be working for me!
ok for blokes too as i have noticed that the boyf has used it too!!!
Reply:I had similar problems and my doctor said it's not adult acne but a kind of dermatitis. He prescribed a hydrocortisone cream and the improvement was rapid and dramatic. I had different doctors give me all sorts of nasty creams first though and they just made matters worse. Talk to a different doc and ask if you can try a mild steroid cream. You can't use it for prolonged periods but if you manage to get on top of things it might really help. Once my skin improved and wasn't painful I found a gentle exfoliator helped too. Good Luck.
Reply:if you use creams or washes you may need to seek advice from your doctor incase you are having an allergic reaction. if this is not the case then get a moisturising cream so that your skin stys well hydrated
Reply:Go to boots and buy some unperfumed cleanser and a rich face cream. If that doesnt work you may be allergic to chemicals in products that you are using on your skin. Go to a health food shop or organic shop and buy a cleanser free of chemicals and a rich moisteriser. You can apply the moisterser on the dry patches several times a day. Also try a gentle face scrub to get rid of the dry flakeness.
Reply:I am thinking possibly Cold Urticaria, for which there are tablets you can take and it lessens significantly in cold weather, and goes away in warmer weather. When you see your primary doctor, please ask him if this is a possibility.
Reply:try and get a triamcinolone acetonide cream. a doc perscribed it for my daughter, had similar symptoms, worked like a charm. you may have an allergy to what ever soap you're using. try a benadril anti itch cream. and then a coco butter stick it looks like a big tube of chapstick helps the chapped thing. for the stress do some yoga, deep breaths. find something that helps to calm you. start a journal, sort and expel some of you thoughts/stresses on paper.
Reply:Use something natural like repcillin, try using it on one side of you face only. It works for most people, but you want to see how well it works for you. It is amazing stuff and it is 100% natural.
Reply:I couldnt help but read your post and think to myself that I was right where you were 6 months and seems like 1000 wrinkles ago.
I went through the exact same thing. I tried various products and did tons of research online before I found Oil of Olay was basically giving their product away for free.
All I had to do was answer a few auestions, They are a well known national name brand for facial and skin care, everyone knows Oil of Olay.
And I am telling you this Oil of Olay Regenerist works and it made a believer out of me.
I posted the link below for you to click and check out. This stuff works and believe me - for a few minutes of your time and no cost to you, you owe it to yourself to try and all you would lose is a few minutes of your time!
Good Luck and keep the faith, you will get younger looking skin with this product and this stuff helped me achieve my dreams as well!
Your Friend,
Rosy
Spotty after coming off the pill?
I came off the pill 7 months ago and ever since coming off I have suffered from adult acne on my face, neck and chest. I have been to my doctor and have truied 2 different types of antibiotic and neither have worked. I am getting married in 6 months time and do not want to be spotty! I am tempted to go back on the pill but it is not ideal. Does anyone have any ideas???
Spotty after coming off the pill?
That's quite normal after coming out of pill as your natural hormones are trying to balance themselves. Besides pills tend to dry out the skin quite a lot anyways. It took me about a year before my balance was back to normal. Meanwhile a good dermatologist should be able to help you out!
Reply:well get back on it ,.............. and give me your number ...
Reply:i should say its normal if you are worried about it see your doctor jus to make certain
Reply:have you seen a dermatologist yet? you have 6 months to go and a dermatologist should be able to clear you up in time for your wedding. if your doctor is a derm, i would get a second opinion
Reply:One of two things could happen in this instance...either
A) You could get pregnant right away because in a sense, you are "unleashing" all of those pent-up hormones that were controlled under the pills. Many women find they are extremely fertile right after coming off of the pill.
or
B) It could take you up to 3 months to get your first period after coming off of the pill, and several cycles after that to really regulate your cycles.
Let's pray that option A happens for you!!
Hi Want2bpreggers - so sorry to hear about all your probs with BC and yeast etc... must a be a nightmare for you. Don't jknow about you, but I feel bad enuogh just not ovulating let alone with extra crazy things your body is doing to you. Men have it easy! ;-)
Your age is nothing to do with your probs! gosh, your only 32! Not 52! It is definitely just a case of the body taking its time...
My doc actually suggested me going back on the BC if my AF didn't return after 6 months!!!! What good will that do? None whatsovere - those pills are te cause of all my problems. Anyway, she tells me this after I'd just spent 5 mins crying telling her we're TTC - so WHY would i want to go on the pill again if we're trying for a baby? I just feel the doctors dont listen. First they give you these B****y pills and then they ignore you when you try and tell them the probs you're having....
anyway. sorry to rant :-) I'm going to start taking vitex....
am going to doc (different one, a gyno) tomorrow - I just hope she doesn't tell me anything awful...
I think i would like to have a scan to check that everything's ok and that i don't have cysts or anything. I'm in the UK so am not sure how long i have to wait on the NHS before they even give me a checking out!
Good luck to you all waiting for your AF/OV... x
Hi there, Im just new on the forum and wanted to say hello and I have read many of the posts here. I sympathize with everyone going through this..I have been on the pill off and on since I was in my 20's %26amp; have been consecutively on it for 6 months (im now 35) and just come off 3 weeks ago and no period yet..but boy am I crampy, bloated and not feeling great.Gaining a couple of punds too. I was on it consecutively to help with painful periods and tremendous amount of stress as I lost my beloved mother 6 months ago after taking care of her for almost a year. She was only 63 %26amp; She suffered horribly from pancreatic cancer..I am quite a mess without her and was thinking that because I didnt have my period I had cancer. My family Doc put me on progesterone for one week to no avail (had what felt to be a "dry" period..all the horrible cramping, back pain etc..but no blood)so I went to my specialist and I basically collapsed in tears and terror in her office and she reassured me this is normal after coming off the pill and did blood %26amp; hormone test etc..I am not pregnant. She said the stress im feeling since mum's passing can contribute as well. Even though this is tough to deal with for all of you, please know one person feels a sense os relief and comfort knowing she is not the only one going through this and I wish you all the best dealing with it and good health.
Reply:This is not unusual. How about trying out the mini (progesterone only) pill. It may help. Otherwise it will be a case of waiting for you body to adjust to the non pill hormone levels, this can take up to a year.
Try steaming you face, this will help open the pores and remove debris. There are many over the counter spot remedies but I would be careful with them, consult a pharmacist about the best choice for you.
Long term antibiotics can be helpful but again these can cause problems (side effects and antibiotic resistant bacteria).
Good luck in sorting teh problem and enjoy your special day.
Reply:get a good spot cream from chemist oxy sum thing its bloody good and use tree tree face wash from body shop
Spotty after coming off the pill?
That's quite normal after coming out of pill as your natural hormones are trying to balance themselves. Besides pills tend to dry out the skin quite a lot anyways. It took me about a year before my balance was back to normal. Meanwhile a good dermatologist should be able to help you out!
Reply:well get back on it ,.............. and give me your number ...
Reply:i should say its normal if you are worried about it see your doctor jus to make certain
Reply:have you seen a dermatologist yet? you have 6 months to go and a dermatologist should be able to clear you up in time for your wedding. if your doctor is a derm, i would get a second opinion
Reply:One of two things could happen in this instance...either
A) You could get pregnant right away because in a sense, you are "unleashing" all of those pent-up hormones that were controlled under the pills. Many women find they are extremely fertile right after coming off of the pill.
or
B) It could take you up to 3 months to get your first period after coming off of the pill, and several cycles after that to really regulate your cycles.
Let's pray that option A happens for you!!
Hi Want2bpreggers - so sorry to hear about all your probs with BC and yeast etc... must a be a nightmare for you. Don't jknow about you, but I feel bad enuogh just not ovulating let alone with extra crazy things your body is doing to you. Men have it easy! ;-)
Your age is nothing to do with your probs! gosh, your only 32! Not 52! It is definitely just a case of the body taking its time...
My doc actually suggested me going back on the BC if my AF didn't return after 6 months!!!! What good will that do? None whatsovere - those pills are te cause of all my problems. Anyway, she tells me this after I'd just spent 5 mins crying telling her we're TTC - so WHY would i want to go on the pill again if we're trying for a baby? I just feel the doctors dont listen. First they give you these B****y pills and then they ignore you when you try and tell them the probs you're having....
anyway. sorry to rant :-) I'm going to start taking vitex....
am going to doc (different one, a gyno) tomorrow - I just hope she doesn't tell me anything awful...
I think i would like to have a scan to check that everything's ok and that i don't have cysts or anything. I'm in the UK so am not sure how long i have to wait on the NHS before they even give me a checking out!
Good luck to you all waiting for your AF/OV... x
Hi there, Im just new on the forum and wanted to say hello and I have read many of the posts here. I sympathize with everyone going through this..I have been on the pill off and on since I was in my 20's %26amp; have been consecutively on it for 6 months (im now 35) and just come off 3 weeks ago and no period yet..but boy am I crampy, bloated and not feeling great.Gaining a couple of punds too. I was on it consecutively to help with painful periods and tremendous amount of stress as I lost my beloved mother 6 months ago after taking care of her for almost a year. She was only 63 %26amp; She suffered horribly from pancreatic cancer..I am quite a mess without her and was thinking that because I didnt have my period I had cancer. My family Doc put me on progesterone for one week to no avail (had what felt to be a "dry" period..all the horrible cramping, back pain etc..but no blood)so I went to my specialist and I basically collapsed in tears and terror in her office and she reassured me this is normal after coming off the pill and did blood %26amp; hormone test etc..I am not pregnant. She said the stress im feeling since mum's passing can contribute as well. Even though this is tough to deal with for all of you, please know one person feels a sense os relief and comfort knowing she is not the only one going through this and I wish you all the best dealing with it and good health.
Reply:This is not unusual. How about trying out the mini (progesterone only) pill. It may help. Otherwise it will be a case of waiting for you body to adjust to the non pill hormone levels, this can take up to a year.
Try steaming you face, this will help open the pores and remove debris. There are many over the counter spot remedies but I would be careful with them, consult a pharmacist about the best choice for you.
Long term antibiotics can be helpful but again these can cause problems (side effects and antibiotic resistant bacteria).
Good luck in sorting teh problem and enjoy your special day.
Reply:get a good spot cream from chemist oxy sum thing its bloody good and use tree tree face wash from body shop
How often a week should you use astringent on your face?
I am 27 yrs old and I am getting adult acne and it's not attractive at all can anyone help me on how to get rid of the ugliness?
How often a week should you use astringent on your face?
You should stop using regular drug store astringent after you hit sixteen! It's overdrying and after a while your skin can no longer handle it. It's going to make the acne worse by forcing your skin to produce more oil.
My advice is to stick to a gentle skin care regimen. If that means spending more money, do it. Kohl's has a great line of facial care products called "Good Skin". I use the blue kind, for oily/acne prone skin. There's also different lines for different types of skin. If you go there the beauty consultant is always happy to help you make a good choice. And...they usually give out free samples of the products. Make sure to exfoliate regularly, and use oil-free and alcohol free cleansers and toners.
If you have a serious blemish problem (like I had a few years ago), you should see a dermo. I was breaking out horribly on my cheeks, and he put me on a low dosage of oral antibiotics and skin cream. Now I rarely, if EVER, get pimples! My complexion has cleared up dramatically.
*Edit* Proactiv is crap. I used it for a while and it irritated my skin like crazy. I wouldn't waste my money. All hype.
Reply:Proactive works well or that new blemish pen that emits blue and red light. It is supposed to get rid of a pimple over night. It is very expensive about $180.00 or so.I heard it works well.
Reply:Astringent is best for an oily complexion. If you're looking for a great adult acne fix, loreal makes a great at-home face peel kit that you can use up to 3 times a week. It's about $24 and you can find it at any local pharmacy or grocery store. It works wonders and it's specially made for adult skin.
Reply:I reccommend your going to a licensed dermatologist and getting put on prescription acne meds, creams, body washes, soaps, etc. There's a lot out there and doctors will try as many as it takes until you see results. My boyfriend did and his acne virtually disappeared in a matter of months. Doctors can give you alpha peels which remove much of the scarring and acne at the surface. You may also want to try Proactiv solution [the acne stuff always on infomercials]. Unfortunately, 99% of the crap they sell in pharmacies and supermarkets won't work on extreme cases b/c it is diluted and not concentrated enough. That is why you need to go to dermatologists to get the stronger, and thus more expensive, stuff.
good luck to you! =) remember: acne may be "ugly", but it doesn't mean that YOU are!
Reply:try a glycolic based skin care line astringent is usually alcohol based and can make acne worse despite what you may hear alcohol only makes any skin worse choose alcohol free toner. some glycolic lines are jan marini , mdformulations, md forte. or proactive i would try janmarini.com first its an investment with any goos skincare line but your face should be worth it
Reply:You can always ask a dermatologist first. It saves alot of trouble. They usually recommend benzoyl peroxcide.
Reply:Answer to question #1, how often to use astringent= NEVER
They tend to contain alcohol and while this initially removes oil from the skin (which feels good) your cells sense that there is no oil (which is created to protect the skin) and the message goes out to make more oil.
Question #2 = Adult acne can have several causes. Drinking milk, especially low-fat or fat-free milk has been linked to increased acne (a recent study proved the connection). Another cause can be hormone changes, often acne appears or disappears during pregnancy. Good skin care products and habits are absolutely essential. The first advice I give to all my clients is to never, never, NEVER go to bed without cleansing the skin. Your skin "feeds" itself at night and anything left on it will be absorbed deep into the cells. Washing the next day is too late to stop the damage. Once a breakout occurs it can take a full "skin cycle" which is 28 days to recover. In other words, going to bed without cleansing just one day a month is enough to maintain constant breakouts! Avoiding soaps and products containing mineral oil is also very important.
I would probably recommend Arbonne's Intelligence line for your skin and maybe the Clear Advantage supplement.
.
If you visit my site and email me, I can send you a sample of this system.
Reply:If it's part of a system (like the 3 steps for proactive, where they all work together) just once a day would be best- and probably at night, not in the morning. It's hard to avoid using because it's supposed to exfoliate your skin and even out your complexion, but usually it's not worth it. Toner dries out your skin, causing it to produce even more oil- and acne. Instead, use gentle scrubs and a mask once or twice a week to clear up acne. Also, moisturize with an oil free lotion so your skin doesn't dry out. It'll keep your complexion even.
primrose
How often a week should you use astringent on your face?
You should stop using regular drug store astringent after you hit sixteen! It's overdrying and after a while your skin can no longer handle it. It's going to make the acne worse by forcing your skin to produce more oil.
My advice is to stick to a gentle skin care regimen. If that means spending more money, do it. Kohl's has a great line of facial care products called "Good Skin". I use the blue kind, for oily/acne prone skin. There's also different lines for different types of skin. If you go there the beauty consultant is always happy to help you make a good choice. And...they usually give out free samples of the products. Make sure to exfoliate regularly, and use oil-free and alcohol free cleansers and toners.
If you have a serious blemish problem (like I had a few years ago), you should see a dermo. I was breaking out horribly on my cheeks, and he put me on a low dosage of oral antibiotics and skin cream. Now I rarely, if EVER, get pimples! My complexion has cleared up dramatically.
*Edit* Proactiv is crap. I used it for a while and it irritated my skin like crazy. I wouldn't waste my money. All hype.
Reply:Proactive works well or that new blemish pen that emits blue and red light. It is supposed to get rid of a pimple over night. It is very expensive about $180.00 or so.I heard it works well.
Reply:Astringent is best for an oily complexion. If you're looking for a great adult acne fix, loreal makes a great at-home face peel kit that you can use up to 3 times a week. It's about $24 and you can find it at any local pharmacy or grocery store. It works wonders and it's specially made for adult skin.
Reply:I reccommend your going to a licensed dermatologist and getting put on prescription acne meds, creams, body washes, soaps, etc. There's a lot out there and doctors will try as many as it takes until you see results. My boyfriend did and his acne virtually disappeared in a matter of months. Doctors can give you alpha peels which remove much of the scarring and acne at the surface. You may also want to try Proactiv solution [the acne stuff always on infomercials]. Unfortunately, 99% of the crap they sell in pharmacies and supermarkets won't work on extreme cases b/c it is diluted and not concentrated enough. That is why you need to go to dermatologists to get the stronger, and thus more expensive, stuff.
good luck to you! =) remember: acne may be "ugly", but it doesn't mean that YOU are!
Reply:try a glycolic based skin care line astringent is usually alcohol based and can make acne worse despite what you may hear alcohol only makes any skin worse choose alcohol free toner. some glycolic lines are jan marini , mdformulations, md forte. or proactive i would try janmarini.com first its an investment with any goos skincare line but your face should be worth it
Reply:You can always ask a dermatologist first. It saves alot of trouble. They usually recommend benzoyl peroxcide.
Reply:Answer to question #1, how often to use astringent= NEVER
They tend to contain alcohol and while this initially removes oil from the skin (which feels good) your cells sense that there is no oil (which is created to protect the skin) and the message goes out to make more oil.
Question #2 = Adult acne can have several causes. Drinking milk, especially low-fat or fat-free milk has been linked to increased acne (a recent study proved the connection). Another cause can be hormone changes, often acne appears or disappears during pregnancy. Good skin care products and habits are absolutely essential. The first advice I give to all my clients is to never, never, NEVER go to bed without cleansing the skin. Your skin "feeds" itself at night and anything left on it will be absorbed deep into the cells. Washing the next day is too late to stop the damage. Once a breakout occurs it can take a full "skin cycle" which is 28 days to recover. In other words, going to bed without cleansing just one day a month is enough to maintain constant breakouts! Avoiding soaps and products containing mineral oil is also very important.
I would probably recommend Arbonne's Intelligence line for your skin and maybe the Clear Advantage supplement.
.
If you visit my site and email me, I can send you a sample of this system.
Reply:If it's part of a system (like the 3 steps for proactive, where they all work together) just once a day would be best- and probably at night, not in the morning. It's hard to avoid using because it's supposed to exfoliate your skin and even out your complexion, but usually it's not worth it. Toner dries out your skin, causing it to produce even more oil- and acne. Instead, use gentle scrubs and a mask once or twice a week to clear up acne. Also, moisturize with an oil free lotion so your skin doesn't dry out. It'll keep your complexion even.
primrose
How do I even out my natural skin tone without using a foundation?
My adult acne is finally clearing up--- but now my face is red and blotchy where pimples once were... anyone have any suggestions on how to even my tone using any over the counter or prescription cremes, or even any natural remedies?
i am open to trying different things... thanks!
How do I even out my natural skin tone without using a foundation?
I am an esthetician and my favorite thing is eminence stonecrop kit for dark spots and rosehip wash, toner and lotion for people with redness issues like rosacea. Its an all natural line and smells good enough to eat:)
i am open to trying different things... thanks!
How do I even out my natural skin tone without using a foundation?
I am an esthetician and my favorite thing is eminence stonecrop kit for dark spots and rosehip wash, toner and lotion for people with redness issues like rosacea. Its an all natural line and smells good enough to eat:)
Sunless Tanners / Sun Tanning?
I burn and then tan, so I suppose I am "light" - "medium" that last for about a week and looks generally natrual?
What are the best sunless tanners (at good prices.) and how would sunless tanners affect adult acne?
If I want to go out and get a real tan, how would I go about getting an even tan all over? (including my face)?
Sunless Tanners / Sun Tanning?
I've heard Clinique has good sunless tanners. Anything that has any kind of oil may affect the acne, I have that problem with sunblock too. You should avoid real tanning entirely, it is just oo dangerous. People are getting skin cancer younger and younger now, so it's not just a "Oh, I'm not worrying about 30 years from now" anymore. I know a girl that had skin cancer and she is in her early 20's.
Reply:The best sunless tan is from the Mystic Tan that you can get at a salon. Not sure about how it would affect acne, but you can ask the person at the salon, they should know!
Reply:hmm u need proper skin care for that
Reply:hi! i too have a light/medium skin tone and burn easily in the sun. What I do is get the mystic tan. There's some salons around me that actually spray it on for you--you don't go into the booth like at some places. I REALLY like how it looks, and it doesn't get all over your clothes and stuff. Plus since someone else is doing it they can see all the spots you might miss if you tried to do it yourself with a lotion or something. You can usually get one done for about $20 maybe cheaper depending on where you live.
Not sure how it will effect your skin. I use proactiv and my skin's been really good. Maybe you'd want to try that?? Not sure what you've tried :)
Hope that helps!
Reply:I have the same type of skin. I usually just go to the tanning beds since sun usually just burns. If I want to get a really good tan and keep it....I would go 3x/week. 2 times in the bed and one in the booth (you stand up in it). That really gave me a beautiful tan and i bought the tans in a package deal so it wasn't that expensive. I don't usually like dealing with fake sprays and lotions.
I tan only in the winter so that the color will last all summer, excessive tanning is gross.
I have acne, it cleared up right away using the tanning beds!!
Reply:Tanning beds are definately not even an option, because they are the most unhealthy for sun/uv exposure. Fake tanners are of course, safe, but the results never turn out well. Either orange tones or streakyness or several other problems can come up with the self-application process. Nothing beats good 'ole, fun in the sun style, laying out. Contrary to popular belief, there are safe methods to work on your tan in the natural sunlight. If you use the proper UV protection, you can both prevent the develpment of milignant dermal carcinoma and get your skin darker. When you tan, your skin becomes darker as a defense and when you use no protection against UV rays, your skins defense system doesn't turn off leading to the mutation of skin cells. An SPF of 20 or so is perfectly safe, and with time, you're skin will become a beautiful golden brown, even if you are naturally fair skinned. Trust me, I still have really blonde hair into my twenties with blue eyes and EXTREMELY fair skin, and I tan every year. Time is the key, don't overdo it, just pay attention to the signs of burning, and enjoy the warm rays!!
Reply:I go to the tanning salon and do it there...its just a spray. It dosent make my skin break out...
Reply:Tanning indoors will clear up any acne you have and will get you tann with out burning because your and a timer. the best sunless tanner i would have to say is the one carried by Chanel but it has SPF also most - all sunless tanners will make acne worst
Reply:If you want a real tan do NOT get burnt. All the evidence suggests that over-exposure gives an increased risk of skin cancer. There is really no other way than 'little and often'.
Personally I almost never use sun lotion because I believe it causes cancer by reducing sunburn and thus making people think they can stay out in the sun far longer than is actually safe. Any cancer nurse will tell you that if you want a tan, it's better to spend 30 minutes in the sun with no sunscreen than 4 hours with SPF 8, regardless of the fact that you're supposedly getting the equivalent exposure in both cases.
I don't usually have more than about an hour or 90 minutes of sun exposure per day, but I start this as early in the year as it's warm enough to go out and I get a good even tan all over (nude, of course) which lasts all summer. That's my recommendation.
What are the best sunless tanners (at good prices.) and how would sunless tanners affect adult acne?
If I want to go out and get a real tan, how would I go about getting an even tan all over? (including my face)?
Sunless Tanners / Sun Tanning?
I've heard Clinique has good sunless tanners. Anything that has any kind of oil may affect the acne, I have that problem with sunblock too. You should avoid real tanning entirely, it is just oo dangerous. People are getting skin cancer younger and younger now, so it's not just a "Oh, I'm not worrying about 30 years from now" anymore. I know a girl that had skin cancer and she is in her early 20's.
Reply:The best sunless tan is from the Mystic Tan that you can get at a salon. Not sure about how it would affect acne, but you can ask the person at the salon, they should know!
Reply:hmm u need proper skin care for that
Reply:hi! i too have a light/medium skin tone and burn easily in the sun. What I do is get the mystic tan. There's some salons around me that actually spray it on for you--you don't go into the booth like at some places. I REALLY like how it looks, and it doesn't get all over your clothes and stuff. Plus since someone else is doing it they can see all the spots you might miss if you tried to do it yourself with a lotion or something. You can usually get one done for about $20 maybe cheaper depending on where you live.
Not sure how it will effect your skin. I use proactiv and my skin's been really good. Maybe you'd want to try that?? Not sure what you've tried :)
Hope that helps!
Reply:I have the same type of skin. I usually just go to the tanning beds since sun usually just burns. If I want to get a really good tan and keep it....I would go 3x/week. 2 times in the bed and one in the booth (you stand up in it). That really gave me a beautiful tan and i bought the tans in a package deal so it wasn't that expensive. I don't usually like dealing with fake sprays and lotions.
I tan only in the winter so that the color will last all summer, excessive tanning is gross.
I have acne, it cleared up right away using the tanning beds!!
Reply:Tanning beds are definately not even an option, because they are the most unhealthy for sun/uv exposure. Fake tanners are of course, safe, but the results never turn out well. Either orange tones or streakyness or several other problems can come up with the self-application process. Nothing beats good 'ole, fun in the sun style, laying out. Contrary to popular belief, there are safe methods to work on your tan in the natural sunlight. If you use the proper UV protection, you can both prevent the develpment of milignant dermal carcinoma and get your skin darker. When you tan, your skin becomes darker as a defense and when you use no protection against UV rays, your skins defense system doesn't turn off leading to the mutation of skin cells. An SPF of 20 or so is perfectly safe, and with time, you're skin will become a beautiful golden brown, even if you are naturally fair skinned. Trust me, I still have really blonde hair into my twenties with blue eyes and EXTREMELY fair skin, and I tan every year. Time is the key, don't overdo it, just pay attention to the signs of burning, and enjoy the warm rays!!
Reply:I go to the tanning salon and do it there...its just a spray. It dosent make my skin break out...
Reply:Tanning indoors will clear up any acne you have and will get you tann with out burning because your and a timer. the best sunless tanner i would have to say is the one carried by Chanel but it has SPF also most - all sunless tanners will make acne worst
Reply:If you want a real tan do NOT get burnt. All the evidence suggests that over-exposure gives an increased risk of skin cancer. There is really no other way than 'little and often'.
Personally I almost never use sun lotion because I believe it causes cancer by reducing sunburn and thus making people think they can stay out in the sun far longer than is actually safe. Any cancer nurse will tell you that if you want a tan, it's better to spend 30 minutes in the sun with no sunscreen than 4 hours with SPF 8, regardless of the fact that you're supposedly getting the equivalent exposure in both cases.
I don't usually have more than about an hour or 90 minutes of sun exposure per day, but I start this as early in the year as it's warm enough to go out and I get a good even tan all over (nude, of course) which lasts all summer. That's my recommendation.
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