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[overthis]

This is my log for a Urine Acne Therapy experiment. I came across UT about a week ago and have decided to try it and see what happens.

A little background:
I have been fighting moderate to severe acne for eleven years. During my teen years, my parents tried everything. I saw dermatologists for years, tried every topical and internal prescription known to man, and eventually went on Accutane at age 15. I was on Accutane for six months and, yes, it cleared my skin up. For awhile...

I had occasional breakouts all through high school. At age 19 I joined the military and my acne flared again. In the four years since then, I've used many different brand name acne regimens as well as quite a few all-natural ones. In the past year I've been seeing a dermatologist again. He put me on minocycline, benzoyl peroxide wash, and retin-a (old friend). I was on all of that for over six months before I gave up. It did nothing for me other than dry my skin out and help me build resistance to yet another antibiotic. I'm sure that Accutane would work again, but I don't want to go through that process again, nor do I have the money.

So, eleven years later, I am willing to try anything. I came across Urine Therapy on this website and then proceeded to Google like a mad woman. I have even asked the MD that I work for. He has assured me that, while he is skeptical about whether it will work, nothing negative can come from it. So, in my opinion, it's worth a shot.

My lifestyle and regimen:
I have been a vegetarian for just over a year. I don't drink milk, but I do eat cheese, and eggs on occasion. I run (2-3 miles) 3 to 5 times per week and do strength training 3 times per week. I do not drink soda, only tea (oolong and black) and water. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies, tofu, lentils, and whole grains.

I have been doing UT for seven days topically. I have switched to Burt's Bees all natural cleanser and have stopped using lotion or any other topical products alltogether. I do use Bare Minerals foundation to cover my acne at work. Upon suggestion from a friend who is also doing UT, I have started using urine to replace moisturizer under my makeup. My day as of now goes like this:

Morning:
Wake up
Pee in sterile cup
Using a cotton ball, apply thin layer to face
Seal cup and take it with me
Run/Strength Training
Wash face w/ Burt's Bees Cleanser
Apply layer to face
Apply Bare Minerals foundation

Evening:
Wash face w/ Burt's Bees Cleanser
Apply thin layer from sterile cup
Wash off after 20-30 minutes
Apply another later prior to bed and do not rinse

Like I said, I'm at a place where I'm willing to try anything and this seems to have worked well for others. Since starting a week ago, I have noticed that my skin is significantly less dry and more smooth. Several pimples have surfaced and are clearing quickly. I have been told that this is the "purging" stage that lasts for a couple of weeks for some people. I've noticed that no one has pictures to support their claims, so I will be posting picture updates. For obvious reasons, I do not have pictures from before last week. I have attached pics (with awesome racoon mask) from day seven using UT.

I will update at least weekly )

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[M.I.A.]

I am also in the beginning of urine therapy - Day 5 now. And my skin has drastically improved for such a short period of time! I'm also experiencing purging breakouts, but they are small and heal extremely fast. And a lot of the ones I had have disappeared. So I'm really hopeful!

Oh, and you've probably heard this, but drinking it really does amp up the effect, not to mention that it's a miracle drink for your overall health. A lot of people have testified that applying it topically can only get you so far, whereas if you ingest it too you'll get completely clear.

I pee in two cups first thing in the morning. One of them I drink (about 2 deciliters) and the other one I keep in the fridge and apply 4-5 times during the day.

Well, good luck, pee-buddy!

[M.I.A.]

P.s. You're one cute racoon!!

[Ivy.]

I'm getting desperate...but not that desperate lol.

There is NO way I'm going to drink my own urine.
The body has that function to get WASTE out of the body....

I saw videos on youtube yesterday of people claiming that they drink their own urine and they feel energized and "healthy" ...but come on....that's a load of garbage.

People trick themselves, expecting it's going to do something...it's called a placebo effect

[overthis]

It can't be a placebo effect if it works... Also, there have been studies that prove that drinking your own urine helps your overall health.

That being said...

End of Week Two: Results

I'm not sure if I've seen any improvement. I had to switch to Cetaphil cleanser because the Burt's Bees was making my skin way too oily. I've also added a drop of lavender oil to the cup every day to get rid of the smell. Other than that, everything is the same as far as regimen goes. I will give this until the end of week four to see what any results might be.

I haven't tried drinking it yet. I think it will make me puke... But I might try that starting tomorrow... Any suggestions on how to do it without puking would be appreciated. I've attached pictures (with lime green raccoon eyes today!) for comparison.

I also might be around my time of the month. I'm not sure because I don't have normal cycles.

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[fakeplasticgirl]

You mention you don't have normal cycles -- have you ever been on BCP? Or talked to a gyno about your acne? I find that for women (and men, but especially women) hormones play a hugeeeeee role in our breakouts. I didn't even know that my hormones were so out of whack til my gyno suggested I take a hormone level blood test. I'm now aiming to try and balance them naturally w/ herbal supplements + diet.

Anyway, good luck with what you're doing + keep us posted, I was just throwin' that hormone question out there because you didn't mention it in your initial post.

[overthis]

You mention you don't have normal cycles -- have you ever been on BCP? Or talked to a gyno about your acne? I find that for women (and men, but especially women) hormones play a hugeeeeee role in our breakouts. I didn't even know that my hormones were so out of whack til my gyno suggested I take a hormone level blood test. I'm now aiming to try and balance them naturally w/ herbal supplements + diet.

Anyway, good luck with what you're doing + keep us posted, I was just throwin' that hormone question out there because you didn't mention it in your initial post.

Yes, I see a gyno regularly. I have tried every birth control known to man since I was 15 and am now using the Mirena IUD. However, I have had acne since I was 11.

[Ivy.]

I'm talking about the placebo effect of feeling "energized" from drinking ones own urine....The mind can be quite powerful at tricking a person into believing they feel something when they're not. Look at experiments done with people given a non-alcoholic beverage, but they act totally shit faced if they think it has booze in it.

[overthis]

I'm talking about the placebo effect of feeling "energized" from drinking ones own urine....The mind can be quite powerful at tricking a person into believing they feel something when they're not. Look at experiments done with people given a non-alcoholic beverage, but they act totally shit faced if they think it has booze in it.

Yes, that is definitely true. I am only doing this as an experiment, though I would be thrilled if it worked! I don't claim to know much about drinking urine other than Gandhi did it.

[overthis]

I realize I just started this log, but it's been a little over two weeks and I haven't seen any results. I'm still breaking out, and I don't think they're just "purging pimples." I think I'm going to start a new log and try ACV for awhile.

[hina2011]

Hey, me 2 tried the urine therapy treatment before 2 weeks. For the first week, the results were amazing. Not 1 inflammed zit, completely clear with just marks. However, on the second week, I got three new pimples on one day, and it has been over a week, and they are still there. Just wondering, is that the case with anybody else? I will keep doing the urine therapy though, since it has worked for so many..