[Jinjer]

i've been reading a lot of good things about Neutrogena....i think after my Clean and Clear runs out i'll switch back....I really need to find a good skin care line and stick to it

[darkswan]

One of the easiest and cheapest thing to help curb acne is to make sure you use a clean wash cloth every time you wash your face AND change your pillow case every night.

[LittleRumor]

I started using Neutrogena too: Fresh foaming wash. Seems nice, but we'll see how it goes.

Changing pillow cases every night is not a bad idea.....

[JJ84]

I have had such problems with my skin for about a year, constantly breaking out. The problem is everyones kin is different, so what works for one might not for another. It really is a matter of trying and testing. Well i've finally found what works for me, I use clearasil ultra daily exfoliator, freederm cleanser (amazing product i just got, makes the skin so clean AND soft and stops redness from spots), mario badescu glycolic acid toner and then i finish with whatever i feel my skin needs. At the 'time of the month' i use clinique gel miosturiser, and i often use this in mornings, at night i sometimes apply a facial oil and egyptian magic if my skin is a bit dry. Egyptian magic is a great overnight miosturiser as it contains loads yummy products that shouldnt make you break out, infact its actually good for healing pimples! I guess what I'm saying is that loads expensive things all from the same range isnt necessarilly right, i use such a strange concotion of things but i dont even wear foundationa anymore... which also helps keep your skin nice!!!

[willij07]

I am over 40 and have unexplained acne. It is very embarassing. I have gone to dermatologists, skin care specialist, health food stores, and nothing works. I can't predict when it will come, it just pops up and it appears to get worse with age. I did not have acne as a teenager. I've tried Proactiv, antibiotics ( which made me breakout more-go figure), and now I am trying Murad products. Too early to tell if it will work. Some products will work and them stop all of a sudden.

[PrettyFlowers]

I had the same problem and that is when I saw a dermotologist. For two years my skin was great but now it seems that the medication is no longer working.

[michko970]

anyone use green cream for acne?

[abbyjofo1]

okay, not sure where to put this. i tried crushing 4 aspirin in a little water, like an aspirin mask, and then i added hydrocortisone and used it as an overnite spot treatment. it actually shrunk the big nasties i have now. BP doesn't work for me, and for some reason, the otc salicylic acid doesn't, either. this kinda did.

[Brownshugaz]

The Aztec clay mask helps too. You can find it at Whole Foods

[abbyjofo1]

okay, i put the aspirin mixed with hydrocortisone cream on again as a spot treatment last night. i think the stuff is really working. another thing that i think is so good about aspirin besides it being salicylic acid, is that it is an anti-inflammatory, and it thins blood, it really reduces redness and swelling-i was using hydrocortisone alone, but adding the aspirin to the mix really made a difference.

the reason i am really impressed, is because i had a biggie i couldn't resist picking at last night, which i know, is terrible, but i put the hydrocortisone and asa on there, and it isn't big, or red this morning. i am glad, because i have to work today.

[Brownshugaz]

If all else fails get a kick ass concealer

[vickievixie]

I've also used Benzoyl Peroxide to spot treat my zits, but I think I'm allergic to it. Everytime I pick up a new acne med with BP in it, my face breaks out with all these tiny little bumps, no heads, just rough looking, sensitive bumps. My derm said it might just be too irritating, maybe BP just doesn't work for me. Out of curiosity, has anybody here ever experienced the same kind of reaction from using BP?

[LVA]

Originally Posted by vickievixie

I've also used Benzoyl Peroxide to spot treat my zits, but I think I'm allergic to it. Everytime I pick up a new acne med with BP in it, my face breaks out with all these tiny little bumps, no heads, just rough looking, sensitive bumps. My derm said it might just be too irritating, maybe BP just doesn't work for me. Out of curiosity, has anybody here ever experienced the same kind of reaction from using BP?

hi. Welcome to MuT!
@ first I had a little reaction to BP. A friend reccomended BP 10% for me and it was a little strong. I use BP 5% and i was fine

[Leony]

Welcome to MUT vickievixie.

[abbyjofo1]

when i put BP on, everything just seems to get worse.

[Lia]

Originally Posted by abbyjofo1

okay, i put the aspirin mixed with hydrocortisone cream on again as a spot treatment last night. i think the stuff is really working. another thing that i think is so good about aspirin besides it being salicylic acid, is that it is an anti-inflammatory, and it thins blood, it really reduces redness and swelling-i was using hydrocortisone alone, but adding the aspirin to the mix really made a difference.

the reason i am really impressed, is because i had a biggie i couldn't resist picking at last night, which i know, is terrible, but i put the hydrocortisone and asa on there, and it isn't big, or red this morning. i am glad, because i have to work today.

It works because of the hydrocortisone. Its antiinflamatory effect makes the pimp look better because it reduces the inflamation. The aspirin does nothing on that case, since it's not converted by the liver to salicylic acid , which is the active molecule - what makes the headache go away. Salicylic acid isn't available as a remedy like aspirin because it has a lot of side effects.

[abbyjofo1]

dont you think that the aspirin does something tho...it works great as a mask, that is for sure!