Can the mind help clear up the skin? I think it’s worth a shot. Check out the new visualization page, and if you try the method outlined, please share your thoughts at the bottom of the page.

I put my benzoyl peroxide in the fridge and have been using it chilled lately. I like it a lot. We know that ice/cold reduces inflammation, so it certainly can’t hurt. I am uncertain, but I have a feeling it doesn’t help too much either. My skin warms up the BP in only a matter of seconds really. Regardless, I think I’ll continue using the BP this way. It’s been hot around here lately and a nice cool application of BP feels good. I almost look forward to it. I’d love to get more comments on this method if you’ve tried it.

I’m happy to announce that the jojoba oil is for sale. Details:

- 100% organic (Our partner farm were the first in the world to grow organic jojoba)
- 8 ounce bottle
- Dispenses one drop at a time or in larger quantities (I think you’ll like the cap. It’s cool.)
- $14.75 (I managed to keep it under $15 like I wanted!)

If you try it, please post about it on the boards so we can all learn how you like to use it.

More info on the jojoba oil page of Acne.org.

Once you’ve tried it, please post your honest review.

Paul and I expanded a guide to shaving page.

Since I’ve been using the 10% AHA every morning, my skin is much more sensitive to the sun, necessitating a good SPF during the day. I was using a zinc oxide based SPF for the first few weeks with great results. My skin was 100% clear. Then, against my better judgement, I decided to try an avobenzone based sunscreen. Avobenzone based sunscreens have always caused breakouts for me in the past, but I like how they go on less white than zinc oxide based sunscreens. Thanks to the AHA I managed to use the avobenzone for a few days with no problems, but finally did end up with a few small comedones. Me no like. I immediately went off avobenzone and back on a zinc oxide SPF and the breakout is fading. This is probably the fourth time an avobenzone based sunscreen has caused me problems. I guess I’m ready to declare that avobenzone is comedogenic at least on my skin.

I forgot to mention on the last blog post that I was able to donate another 2000 cleanser samples and 2000 benzoyl peroxide samples to Clear Up Skin Care. This is really thanks to all of you guys who are ordering Acne.org products. It’s your orders that allow me to give like this. Also, I still have the $25,000 that I set aside earlier this year for giving. It’s sitting in a money market gathering interest. When the perfect opportunity arises I’ll give that as well. I have a few ideas stirring regarding that money and I’ll keep you guys posted.

Clear Up Skin Care is a non-profit that I’ve worked with and supported for years now. Debi, the founder, visits middle schools and high schools and teaches about acne and self-esteem. She also has satellite teachers around the country who do the same. I have personally sat in on a class and Debi is a natural with the kids. It is all a very, very cool thing. Recently, Debi stopped by my home and I interviewed her and posted a video of her here. Check it out. Oh, and if you’re looking for a great non-profit to support, this would be a great one.

I recently interviewed Dr. Herbert Goodheart, the author of “Acne for Dummies”, at my home here in San Francisco. Dr. Goodheart was great on camera. A big thanks to him for sharing his thoughts on acne and future research.

And why am I laughing at the start? I forget. But unfortunately I didn’t have more footage to edit, so I had to go with that. I’ll try to be more professional next time.

Ever since a few years ago when Paul (real maverick) introduced many of us to jojoba oil, word has spread and now lots of us are using it. I always make sure to have some around. Lately I’ve been using it for lip balm at night. I found an awesome organic grower and I’ll be bottling it for us soon hopefully. In the meantime I made a page all about jojoba where you can read up.

I took a video showing how to get every last bit of product out of the Acne.org product bottles. You can check out the video here.