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[LOL acneface]

I heard about this.. Anyone tried it ?
Does it really work ?
How does it work ?

[paper mario]

I don't know if I'd want to try it, to be honest. I've tried so many products I just don't trust anything anymore.

[LOL acneface]

I`m willing to try anything at this point >.<
But some people said it`s way too strong to go on your face :/

[Zarkhan]

dont try it. It sounds made up.
ive never heard of it. but i know how vicks works and wouldnt put it on my face.

[LOL acneface]

Post I found about it -
http://soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=171767

Hm, it`s tempting me..

[Wynne]

The active ingredients are all irritating and potentially comedogenic (can cause clogged pores and/or pimples):
Camphor 4.8% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic)
Eucalyptus oil 1.2% (Cough suppressant)
Menthol 2.6% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic)

See last link in my signature for tips that help some.

[i love sarah]

Post I found about it -
http://soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=171767

Hm, it`s tempting me..

try cleans and clear acne spot treament it works or go to doc and ask about trenton it works good for me u just wash face and then put it on it makes u fell good

[Genecase]

I know it does works i been useing for years, I copy this inf..... Yes, Vicks Vapor Rub contains three ingredients, one of which is 'Camphor.' Camphor is a antimicrobial substance that has multiple uses. As an antimicrobial substance Camphor is oftentimes used to kill bacteria (aka the cause of acne) and fungus, or to prevent the two objects from forming altogether. The other ingredients combined with Camphor also help to dry up acne that has already broken through your skin thus clearing it up.
It works great.


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[alouise]

I just heard about this trick yesterday and applied some Vicks to the 4 blind pimples I currently have going on. In the last 24 hours, 1 seems to have come to a head and then started to drain itself (I haven't seen anything come out or picked, but it's getting less red, smaller, and less tender, and the white I could see is also getting smaller), 2 haven't come to a head, but seem to just be getting smaller, less red, and less tender, and the 4th appears to be working it's way to a head (but it is also getting smaller/less red so I don't know where it will go from here). I tried to keep the Vicks basically just on the specific spots, but actually the bit that has smeared into the surrounding areas has lightened marks from older breakouts and cleared up some non-cystic pimples as well. So based on the last 24 hours, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! On top of that, it also has an immediate soothing and cooling effect.

I am concerned with the fact that applying a thick petroleum jelly-based ointment seems a bit counterintuitive as far as keeping pores clear. So far, it doesn't seem to be a problem, but it's only been 24 hours. I kept it on overnight, and then washed my face as usual in the morning. I've reapplied now for the night, so hopefully it will continue to have a positive effect on my skin. I'll have to let you know how my experiment goes. Personally, if I continue this way and after 2 weeks I haven't broken out in the places I've applied Vicks, AND if it continues to have the amazing effect it has so far had on my blind pimples, I will not only be convinced, I'll be ecstatic!