[Savvy_lover]

paula's choice ?...

[Char1ie]

Hey Savvy

I can't post a link so I'll try to get away with this - cosmeticscop. Just add www infront and .com at the end. Or you can just google paula's choice and lots of things will come up. The founder is Paula Begoun. If you go to the homepage, they have links to other countries websites including Australia, Europe, Asia etc.

[bodyart]

I have been using Rice Cleanser and Retinol Intense from Chantecaille and my skin has not looked better in years. They also have a new Clay mask that just came out that I love but to be honest, it is EXPENSIVE and being a father with children (not even a woman) it is hard to pay for the skincare!

[cluelessblonde]

Hey guys Ive got a killer spot at the moment and clean and clear and neutrogna are too harsh on my skin.... its got no white top its just big and red! How can I get rid of it quick?!

[waynice]

Desperate:
I had OK skin.. with some pimples here and there. Went for dermalogica's facial sessions (where they prick and squeeze) and used their full range of products recommended by the beautician lady boss (in Malaysia. Saloon: Laveda).

Was promised visible improvements in skin after 5 sessions. I am at my 7th.. and since I took my "before" photo.. my current photo.. when compared is a shock. I was so much WORSE than before!

I should have noticed the signs.. when she squeesed ONE pimple.. and within a few days.. they suddenly multiply. Was told that is.. normal..

my face now.. is in a really bad condition. And the dermalogica beautician still asked me to sign up for more facial packages when she cant even deliver what she promised earlier on.

My skin now is outbreaking non stop. with pus filled pimples.

What should I do?

[arrhythmia]

I use the physiogel cleanser.
I use 2.5 % benzac when i've got acne.

[xEdenx]

Originally Posted by mac-whore

hello everyone. well, i'm really considering getting on the pill for various reasons and i wanted to know from those of you that are on it or have been on it.. how did the pill effect your breakouts if it did at all? i've heard alot of good feedback reguarding acne and the pill but, i've heard a few instances where it actually made people skin worse.

ditto!

[Deannarobbins]

the pill made my skin alot worse

[fishchick72]

For birth control I've used loestrin, microgestin, & the nuvaring, they have all cleared me up 100%, I got off of bc last October to try to get pregnant & have been struggling with my acne again so bad.

[mojojovie]

any suggestions for scars?

[kajungurll]

Hello,

I have found the Aveeno Clear complexion to be very effective. I used proactiv as well, and it didn't work all the time. Aveeno has a whole line of Clear Complexion cleansers, and acne lotions, including a tube of blemish remover. I hope this helps for you if you try it.

Kajungurll

Hello,

Aveeno blemish remover works great. If it is for more severe scarring like a cut, Maderma is recommended by physicians. I hope this helps.

Kajungurll

[mojojovie]

Thanks for the advice. I used the Aveeno clear complexion line for a while, but I didn't know that the clear complexion line had a scar remover. I will definitely try it.

Thanks

[hillarymarie32]

Originally Posted by mac-whore
hello everyone. well, i'm really considering getting on the pill for various reasons and i wanted to know from those of you that are on it or have been on it.. how did the pill effect your breakouts if it did at all? i've heard alot of good feedback reguarding acne and the pill but, i've heard a few instances where it actually made people skin worse.

I was on the pill for awhile, it never really helped me, but when my DR. switched me to the shot [every 3 months] my face really cleared up & I only have occasional problems now with breakouts [usually stress related].

[charish]

it did nothing but cause problems for me, and my skin. but they do have one for people w/acne, i had a friend who use to use it. i guess it worked. but i haven't seen her in yrs.

[fishchick72]

Originally Posted by claire20a

Hi all, I'm at my wits end with my skin. My skin was clear and gorgeous for years whilst on the pill, but since stopping BC a year ago (for other reasons) my skin has went haywire!

I'm guessing that it must be hormonal for me, and the spots/blackheads are usually on my chin area - is there not some sort of system where you can work out what part of the face = what sort of problem (e.g. spots on the chin = more likely to be hormonal)?

Am going to google it, and also look for a dermatologist in my area!

Me too! My acne was totally gone while I was on bc & since I quit using it in November my skin is totally out of control. I am still praying it will settle down eventually, but so far it's not. If you find anything that helps please let me know!

Originally Posted by ghost salon

i'm sorry if this has been asked before...
but i've had acne in the past, and they've left blemishes - what are some products (or natural treatments) that could help in lightening them?

I know that proactiv sells a skin lightening lotion that's supposed to help fade scars like that. You can also try mederma & scar zone. Don't know how well they work though.

I see alot of people complaining about side effects of birth control. One important thing to remember is to tough it out for the first 3 months & after that side effects usually subside.

[alexxa]

mojojovie, I have the same problem: acne scars..try using sth with glicolyc acid, salycilic acid, that exfoliate the skin..I've understood that Mama Lotion would also be good for this problem, you can give it a search. I think that Paula's Choice has great products, with very good ingredients, you can also learn a lot about ingredients from her site..the lotion with 2%BHA is also good for this problem..
goo luck!