Acne.....

I have a mild case of adult acne. Normally I use St. Ives blemish scrub and clerasol cleansing pads. I feel like I should be using something else. It works fine, but i'm getting older and need a little more these days. I have looked at Particia Wexler's stuff from bath and body works, but I don't know. PLEASE do not advise Pro-Active it doesn't work for me. I'm looking for a cleanser and exfoliator, poss a toner, a moisturizer, and maybe a night repair cream. ANY help woukld be nice!! TIA

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Here is what I use and it's a good formula for people with mild acne and sensitive skin:

AM:
Neutrogena Acne Stress Control foam wash
a few times a week, I use the scrub from the stress control line
No toner for me, but if you want one, I would suggest Thayers Witch Hazel.
A quarter size of Murad Exfoliating Acne Gel if I feel I need it. Let dry.
Murad spf 15 Correcting Moisturizer. It's green but goes on clear for those who get red or blush easily.
Then just powder. I use Physician's Formula Mineral Wear. The powder is just enough to even out my skin. Check what's in your foundation....

PM:
Same except after I wash I use Arbonne Re9 (i think that's what it's called) Night Cream. It's amazing. Once a week I do a mask from the Arbonne line, the thermal mask. If I feel a zit coming on, I use the spot treat from Murad.

Also, I watch my diet. For me, dairy causes chin/jawline acne BIG TIME.

I have also used the Murad line with good luck. You can buy a starter kit at Sephora of the Murad Acne stuff for like $30. IMO, St. Ives isn't good...the scrubbies are a little irritating. When I first started breaking out badly it was before I got married. Prescriptions didn't work at all. I found Sage Skincare and it helped a lot. After a while, it stopped working and I went on to Murad, but for a LONG TIME it gave me great skin. www.zerozits.com

Message edited 12/28/2007 7:53:53 AM.

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I use prescription creams -

i also have nut allergies, which if I eat nuts, my acne flairs up.

my SIL has been using the new clearasil cream and said it works wonders.

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Posted by Lanabean

Here is what I use and it's a good formula for people with mild acne and sensitive skin:

AM:
Neutrogena Acne Stress Control foam wash
a few times a week, I use the scrub from the stress control line
No toner for me, but if you want one, I would suggest Thayers Witch Hazel.
A quarter size of Murad Exfoliating Acne Gel if I feel I need it. Let dry.
Murad spf 15 Correcting Moisturizer. It's green but goes on clear for those who get red or blush easily.
Then just powder. I use Physician's Formula Mineral Wear. The powder is just enough to even out my skin. Check what's in your foundation....

PM:
Same except after I wash I use Arbonne Re9 (i think that's what it's called) Night Cream. It's amazing. Once a week I do a mask from the Arbonne line, the thermal mask. If I feel a zit coming on, I use the spot treat from Murad.

Also, I watch my diet. For me, dairy causes chin/jawline acne BIG TIME.

I have also used the Murad line with good luck. You can buy a starter kit at Sephora of the Murad Acne stuff for like $30. IMO, St. Ives isn't good...the scrubbies are a little irritating. When I first started breaking out badly it was before I got married. Prescriptions didn't work at all. I found Sage Skincare and it helped a lot. After a while, it stopped working and I went on to Murad, but for a LONG TIME it gave me great skin. www.zerozits.com

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I noticed the biggest difference in my skin when I switched to Mineral makeup (I use Bare Minerals).

I have to agree that your routine sounds a little harsh for adult skin.

I use Neutrogena Anti Aging Anti Acne cleanser and Oil of Olay Regenerist Night Cream each morning and night.

The Regenerist is a little "perfumey" but it doesn't bother my skin.

HTH!

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I just started using the Arbonne products and so far I really like it.

I also love Kiehl's products as well......

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If you have oily skin with the acne there is a stong PanOxyl Benz Wash (10%) that I use about 3xs a week that dries out zits very quickly.

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i ended up going to a derm and he prescribed minocyclin (oral med) and plexion face wash, and duac topical for the day and differin topical at night.
it's been about 2 months and things are starting to get better.

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I was having problems with adult acne as well. I also tried pro active and it made my skin terrible and oily for the first time. I also tried other things with many steps from Lancome, Clinique, etc.

I never had it in highschool either, so I took a leap and stopped using all the expensive stuff I bought and went back to my highschool routine: Neutrogena Deep Clean Facewash and Olay complete all day moisture for sensitive skin with SPF 15. Twice a day.

I swear I haven't seen a zit since. I don't know if it is just leaving my face alone or the zinc in the lotion but it's super easy so I like it!

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Ugh.

I am also a member of the adult acne community. I was on a prescription for a long time, which kept things clear, but now that I am TTC, well, had to give it up.

I suggest Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Wash...it's a bit pricey, but IMO, it is so great for the skin. I also bought the ZENO, which has been a godsend. Again, pricey, but totally worth it.

I hope 2008 brings you (and the rest of us with this ANNOYING problem) clear a$$ skin!

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Posted by Snickers
I hope 2008 brings you (and the rest of us with this ANNOYING problem) clear a$$ skin!

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Posted by ladybug8

Posted by Snickers
I hope 2008 brings you (and the rest of us with this ANNOYING problem) clear a$$ skin!

I'll drink to that! I mean c'mon, gray hair AND pimples!

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I would go to the dermatologist and get a prescription for Retin A or Differin so you don't waste your money trying every companies acne line out there! The prescriptions work the best for me.

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i have also heard good things about the Mario Badescu line.

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Thanks ladies...I'm going to try some new stuff when I go shopping on Thursday...I'll keep you posted. So far the Neutrogena and Olay sound like the best place to start for me....Happy New Year girls and I'll also drink...a coke (i'm at work) to clear skin this year!!!

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I have been going through this for the past couple of years on and off. For me it is all hormone related. I suggest going to a dermatologist. I have tried every product out there and all I ever end up with is an irritated face, which makes the acne even worse. Minocyclene has worked wonders for me.

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Posted by medic6809

Thanks ladies...I'm going to try some new stuff when I go shopping on Thursday...I'll keep you posted. So far the Neutrogena and Olay sound like the best place to start for me....Happy New Year girls and I'll also drink...a coke (i'm at work) to clear skin this year!!!

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I had acne all the way through college. Right before I graduated I found this website and used the step by step treatment plan provided by the site. My acne has been a bay since. You do not need to buy the acne.org products - when I started using this technique they didn't even have any products. Just go and buy the ones from the store and follow his steps.

Here is the site.
Acne.org