What Saved Your Skin?

[shar]

Using Retin-Mirco-A, year around useage of a spf, and cleansing beads, and a good moisture masque for my dry skin.

Shar

 

[oddinary]

Egg white mask

Lemon juice + water mixture (1:3)

 

[vtmom]

Retin-A. :rockwoot:

 

[speedy]

Silica gel, drinking 2 litres of water a day and using the skin care recommended in The Skin Type Solution.

 

[LOVEBIRDS]

Drinking water a lot.

 

[SkinCareJunky]

maybe I spoke too soon earlier..but i've been clear from taking 2 1300mg Evening Primrose Oil from GNC. I used to have cysts along my jawline..but they're gone!! My acne is mainly hormonal (pcos related) and so this has worked great for me. I use Duac (derm prescribed) once in awhile..but it's not really needed.

 

[magosienne]

i found the combo that really works for me :

alep soap, Cattier white clay scrub, LRP hydraphase, Evian waterspray.

 

[hearthnsoul]

face,..emu oil and aloe vera,..body unrefined shea whipped up with some essential oils.

 

[rice]

tea tree oil with a clay mask.

and aspirin mask

 

[SewAmazing]

1) Exfoliating with baking soda 2) Apple cider vinegar toner 3) cornstarch to absorb extra oil 4) Ambi skin tone cream (lightens brown spots) 5) milk of magnesia facials

I wish someone had told me about a few of these 20 yrs ago. Also, I never use sunscreens or moisturizers!! Sorry, I know it is a shock to some, but it really works for me..

 

[Amia]

When I had real bad acne, going to the dermatologist.. and now birthcontrol pills.

 

[PT-BC99]

I've recently simplified my skin care routine.

Face wash: I use facial soap; Dove or whatever type of "facial" bar soap I may have. I use this everytime I shower with a plain washcloth. I also use the same soap every night to remove my face makeup.

Moisturizer: I use plain, unscented Aloe Gel. Only at night.

Breakouts: I do have a bottle of witch hazel and occasionally, if I am suffering breakouts I will tone with that (after washing my face) and I will apply plain Vitamin E oil to the breakouts. They are usually much less noticeable and pain free the next morning.

I still have some MK microdermabrasion left and I use that maybe once a month, in the shower, for exfoliation.

That's it. I will apply Aveeno sunblock if I expect to be outside for an extended bit of time, but I live on the face of the sun so no matter what my face looks "tan".

As a final note, I have VERY oily, shiny skin, and large pores, (thanks Dad) , and I'm 45. I've used Clinique, Aveeno, E. Arden, MK, anti-aging everything...blahblahblah...for skincare. I've been using this routine since I had thyroid surgery in April and my skin has NEVER looked this good. What surprises me most is that other people have noticed. I quess it's true, you don't have to spend a lot, just find what works, and be consistent. :glasses:

 

[maryfitz24]

Update: Garden of Wisdom skin care, clinical basics skin care, drinking more water and using mineral makeup

 

[Kemper]

Health, sun protection, Dermalogica, LUSH (Babyface and Ultrabland ONLY) and Moogoo! :lovelovee:

 

[puncturedskirt]

Neutrogenas Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask works pretty good for my skin.

 

[lrk0010]

Dermalogica's Microfoliant

 

[keli13]

For me, MaMa lotion has made a wonderful difference in my skin. My skin is clearer, brighter, smoother, and alot more youthful looking. I was amazed with this product after my first use.

 

[fuzzbuzzle]

The fastest and most dramatic results I've seen from any product that I can remember is Derma-E Hyaluronic Acid night creme! My skin truly looked better the next morning, much much better. I'm ... a few past 29 :frown: ... and this really helps the fine lines that I'm starting to see. Uber kudos for this product!

 

[airkisses]

The pill

DHC Cleansing oil

Avene Diacneal

Skinceuticals C+E Ferulic

SPF30+

 

[perlanga]

Going to the derm to learn about my skin

Using only non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic foundation and powder

Avon Correct and fade peel ( this has faded all of my previous scars and brings blackheads to the surface, for easier removal).