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[lexxie]

jwebb why dont you try an organic ph balanced cleansing bar that contains no harsh ingrediants and all that crap you find in most cleansers... the one im using keeps your acid mantle the way it should be and cleanses your face without drying it or making you oiily... Its called natures beauty cleansing bar... Not washing your face for such a long period of time really wouldnt do anybody any good....

Hmm.. that product actually looks good. I thought soap dried out skin though? Is it very gentle?

[jwebb426]

So i went a few weeks without water touching my face, and my chin and cheeks have made alot of progress. However, theres a new problem:
My deadskin mask has always been thickest on my cheekbones and the sensitive part of the cheek close to my nose... on both sides of my face. Well, I think this deadskin mask is starting to clog pores, because im getting whiteheads underneath it... They look trapped below the deadskin, and I dont think they will heal if they dont get oxygen.

I may introduce a rinse of water here and there to keep the deadskin from piling up that much. With that said, it will only be water... I'm not going to let myself use any type of damaging cleanser.

Still taking 1.5g of Taurine twice daily.

[goinon7yrsacne]

Glad to see you're doing good! From reading logs and such it would seem letting cold water rinse your face in the shower for about 30secs every three to four days works the best! In other news for thought red bull has just come out with an energy SHOT! What is great about it is that it only has 6grams of sugar(thats only a cube and a half!) and 1GRAM of taurine plus vitamin B3 19mg,vita. B6 4mg, vita. B12 4ug, Vita. B5 4mg, carbs. 6g, 40mg sodium, 25 cal. and 80mgs caffeine(same amont in premium coffee!). So in all essance it's red bull without all the bad stuff(i.e. sugar and calories), only down point though is that it costs about $2.50-$3.00bucks a pop. Anyways I hope all continues to go well.

[jwebb426]

Thanks for the info, but I'll pass for several reasons. The first being that I am a very frugal person, and $3 for a small energy drink isnt in the budget. Also, the small amount of caffeine in that drink still will play little tricks on my body.

Oh and btw my deadskin mask is turning into a dark brown skin spots. I think its almost ready to come off. Getting alot of peeling edges. I'm hoping in the next few weeks ill get to see some brand new spectacular skin.

[jwebb426]

So i really jumped the gun on that one.
I was so eager for the deadskin to come off, that I literally peeled it off myself.
The skin underneath is red,raw, and some of it is bleeding.

I guess some people will never learn not to touch their face.
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[jwebb426]

Every time my acne gets worse, I find myself on this board; feeling sorry for myself, and I find myself applying some stupid topical that will hinder my process badly.

My new Regimen
Change my acne.org password to something ill never remember.
Rinse my face one last time.
Never touch or pick at my face, even if its itching.
Take down the mirror in my room.
Wake up, workout, leave the sweat on my face.
Study hard, Hang out with friends, and enjoy my last month of summer.
I'll never doubt my good looks again.
I will not think about my face.


I want to thank everybody who commented on my post. You've all helped me when I was struggling, but now I think its time for me to leave this board.
Special thanks to Dan, Mat, and posters like I am Snow, Adam08, Waterwater, and Wapak, who I've read their posts over and over again. Also I'd like to thank David Deangelo for writing such great motivational material, and although most of it is about success with women and dating, much of it has to do with clearing your mind and getting back your confidence.

I also want to thank my brother, who without even knowing has helped me out. At one point in his life he was on doxycycline and Duac, which he stopped for reasons unknown to me. He washes his face once a day, sometimes not at all, and his skin looks flawless. At the time that he stopped, he was around 19 years of age.

Very very rarely has anybody ever made me feel bad about my acne, so if I go out in public, why should I feel bad. I've turned over a new leaf before about my attitude towards acne, but this is different. This is a complete overhaul.

I'm making a promise to myself to not check my posts anymore, but feel free to respond.
However, I wont read it, and therefore I wont be able to comment on it.

Alright goodbye everybody. Time to start a more positive outlook.

[Romsia]

Hey that's a great regimen.. I think almost everyday that it will be so much better when I don't have to think about my skin and don't have give it so much attention.. I mean just don't put anything on it.. Just cleanse your face and moisturize if you wish.. I am waiting for this day to come in my life..

I know a friend who cured her acne by just doing that.. She had severe acne a year back.. She only used to wash her face with any cleanser.. That's it.. She hardly gets any acne now.. I was amazed to hear that.. Earlier I thought she is not telling me what she does.. But I have stayed with her for several days.. And she actually doesn't do anything.. Now when my skin isn't good she keeps telling me don't use anything just cleanse it.. I am kinda scared to do that.. At times I get very tired of treating acne with several things.. I'm sure I am going to give this thing a shot some time soon..

Wish you luck!!

[Rick11]

Hey Jwebb...

I just wanted to say that you should consider yourself verry lucky, cause I dont see your skin as acne at all man! you maybe have some spots, but who doesnt ? your skin looks great ! so enjoy it and dont come back here because you really dont need it



cheers !

[sverd]

Question, why not wash your face but only with water? Seeing as how I too am concerned about the effects of all the products on my skin wouldn't simply washing with water eliminate them?

[marylou]

I caved in and washed my face again! It's been a week. Feels so good, looks worse. I HATE ACNE.

[mahmos13]

HEY JWEBB426 HOW IS THE REGIMEN GOING

[Hannah Banana]

Idk I haven't washed my face in like a week just cause I got lazy I still have alot of acne but I notice i don't wake up with a face full of grease or get oily mid day. Anyway about shaving... idk why don't you try waxing? I know it hurts but you wouldn't have to deal with it till it grows back in again u know?