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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!!!

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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

 
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.

 
dont you think that the aspirin does something tho...it works great as a mask, that is for sure!! whatever it is, it works better than hydrocortisone alone, as i tried that first. i cannot use the otc acne preps, so i am willing to try anything gentle to clear stuff up.

 
do you know what i think would be a great idea? To get hypnotized not to stress about breakouts, as they so seriously hurt our (or my) psyche. that i think would help because they say, "stress causes zits, zits cause stress.". :smilehappyyes:

 
brittanyjade, hi. i understand what you are going through.

i too have acne. in my opinion, i would try to use the least

amount of products possible. basic cleanser like cetaphil,

maybe toner, and definetly oil-free moisturizer with spf 15.

if you wear makeup, just make sure it is non-comedegenic,

and fragrance free. almay and clinique are two companies

that come to mind. also, if you are under stress of any kind

that could make acne worse.

good luck. hope this helps

 
hey,

I have found that it is what I put on my face to cover my acne is what makes me break out. Seriously I am clindoxygel which has worked well. But as soon as I put on any oil free tinted moistirizers or foundations I immediately break out. EVen if its oil free. I just tried the new laura mercier tinted moisterizer and it made me break out too. URGHH ! So what I have found is powder fx from shoppers drug mart NEVER makes me break out. Only problem since its a powder you do get the powder look. I dont know if its just in canada, but i tried bare ess. and I didnt like it. THis is the first mineral makeup that works for me. I know its the foundtaion cuz as soon as I try a new foundtION I break out immediately. ITs worth a try.

 
i alternate between epicuren & yonka skin care. epicuren is all natural enzymes that help balance the skin and help with the signs of aging. yonka great and smells heavenly. they have an acne line. my sister uses it and it has helped her a lot.

 
hey I swear by the LUSH fresh pharmacy cleanser, if you cant get anyything prescription wise try this. IT is a pinky soap (beause of the calamine lotion) in it. I swear by it.

DEpends on which one I know the diane 35 completely cleared me up

 
Murad works.

ttp://search.ulta.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&userid=&w=murad+acne

 

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