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Kidsaplenty
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Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
My acne problem has become horrible-dry skin, red spots, huge zits, yuck. I am currently using Clinique's acne treatment but it has dried my skin so much that it made the breakouts worse. I've used Proactiv before and it doesn't work for me.
any recommendations? I've heard the Clarisonic is good but I don't want to spend $250 on it without trying other things first.
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Alpha Hydrox products available at Harmon/Bed Bath and Beyond!!!! Check out their reviews on MakeUpAlley.com
*Oil Free 10% AHAs
*12% Souffle AHAs (start with the 10% and then eventually work your way up to the 12%)
*Foaming Face Wash
Message edited 11/30/2010 10:22:04 PM.
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| Posted 11/30/10 10:19 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Murad is amazing!
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BunnyWife
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
I'd go see a dermatologist. They can prescribe something that won't be drying or tough on your skin.
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| Posted 12/1/10 8:51 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by BunnyWife
I'd go see a dermatologist. They can prescribe something that won't be drying or tough on your skin.
I agree. The only things that work for me is Finacea and Azelex.
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TheLorax
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
I have had good success with Boscia from Sephora.
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| Posted 12/1/10 10:45 AM |
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racheK
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
I have very dry skin and mild acne---Mario Badescu products have been great for me!
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| Posted 12/1/10 7:18 PM |
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Lannasmama
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by BunnyWife
I'd go see a dermatologist. They can prescribe something that won't be drying or tough on your skin.
ita. the only thing that worked for me was Benzaclin. Now that I'm PG I can't use it, but of everytihng I've tried, that has been what worked for me.
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missfabulous
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
I have presciption meds that dry out my skin. I found cetaphil helps because its not harsh at all.
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| Posted 12/1/10 9:30 PM |
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emilain
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by Kidsaplenty
My acne problem has become horrible-dry skin, red spots, huge zits, yuck. I am currently using Clinique's acne treatment but it has dried my skin so much that it made the breakouts worse. I've used Proactiv before and it doesn't work for me.
any recommendations? I've heard the Clarisonic is good but I don't want to spend $250 on it without trying other things first.
I just started this acne wash 3 step tx. It dried out my face the 1sy 2 days, so what I do now is use the moisturizer only at night and use an oil free moisturizer in the AM. It has worked really well!!
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| Posted 12/1/10 11:59 PM |
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PrincessVonTrockel
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
I have sorta oily skin but I've been using this and the acne I used to get rarely hasn't been acting up.
Witchhazel $2.00
and then I use
Baking powder mixed with apple cider vinegar.
If you have acne scars use Bio Oil ($10) at Harmon
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Faithx2
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
Alpha Hydrox products available at Harmon/Bed Bath and Beyond!!!! Check out their reviews on MakeUpAlley.com
*Oil Free 10% AHAs
*12% Souffle AHAs (start with the 10% and then eventually work your way up to the 12%)
*Foaming Face Wash
That Souffle is worth it's weight in GOLD!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 12/2/10 10:02 AM |
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TwinMama
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Hello, I am a Licensed Esthetician and I own a Medi Spa in Huntington.
I have many acne patients and I found that regular Facials, Peels, and Microderms keeps the acne under control and in most cases getting the PH in the skin to return to normal. Try and use organic products free of Parabans. Try to get yourself on a regimen..I know its hard.
Hope you found this helpful
Steph
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| Posted 12/3/10 11:07 PM |
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KittyGags
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by TheLorax
I have had good success with Boscia from Sephora.
This is what I'm using now and my skin is worse than EVER.
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| Posted 12/3/10 11:15 PM |
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TwinMama
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Try not to buy products with alcohol in them that will dry out your skin. It might dry the pimple up for a short time but you are also stripping your skin of the PH which will make you break out again.
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| Posted 12/3/10 11:25 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
Alpha Hydrox products available at Harmon/Bed Bath and Beyond!!!! Check out their reviews on MakeUpAlley.com
*Oil Free 10% AHAs
*12% Souffle AHAs (start with the 10% and then eventually work your way up to the 12%)
*Foaming Face Wash
Thank you! I ordered this and can't wait to try it!
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Need help-acne treatments that dont dry out your skin?
Posted by Kidsaplenty
Posted by Chatham-Chick
Alpha Hydrox products available at Harmon/Bed Bath and Beyond!!!! Check out their reviews on MakeUpAlley.com
*Oil Free 10% AHAs
*12% Souffle AHAs (start with the 10% and then eventually work your way up to the 12%)
*Foaming Face Wash
Thank you! I ordered this and can't wait to try it!
Another product that you may want to try out is Noxzema - Triple Clean Anti-Bacterial Cleanser. It has Triclosan in it (anti-bacterial agent), which I found helps clear up breakouts.
ETA: Good luck with everything! I hope it works for you!! I always found Alpha Hydrox products to be underrated considering their value.
Message edited 12/3/2010 11:59:49 PM.
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