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[mcmander]

I've had great luck with Rodan + Fields Reverse regimen for my discoloration and redness. Next I'm going to start using their Amp MD and anti age regimen at night. I used to google "how to get rid of pick scars" alllll the time and never found anything worth pursuing. I've seen pics of people's pick scars improving 80% or more with the Rodan + Fields stuff. And it's not nearly as expensive as laser stuff.

[MarkyTee]

Lemons are a frugal person's dream (ahem). Applying topicals can become so tiresome after awhile. I couldn't apply any topicals during Accutane, so I am very un-used to having to put stuff on my face. Most days I don't and that works out pretty well for me.

how would one use lemons for this purpose?

[sakurablossoms]

Lemons are a frugal person's dream (ahem). Applying topicals can become so tiresome after awhile. I couldn't apply any topicals during Accutane, so I am very un-used to having to put stuff on my face. Most days I don't and that works out pretty well for me.

how would one use lemons for this purpose?

I have tried lemons before, didn't help me much but doesn't hurt to give it a try. Here is an article that I think will help you-
http://www.livestrong.com/article/98002-remove-marks-left-acne/

[seroyal223]

Hi, I just used Accutane for two months, am I allowed to use a product like Puredeming Intense Gel? I know I can't get a chemical peel, but can I at least use this safely?

[ramblinrose]

does anybody have any thoughts on propolis or royal jelly? honey is recommended as a healing agent for skin but i have also heard that other bee products are good to have in your arsenal too.

[Galper]

Does dans regimen, the one that includes jojoba oil and AHA, help with removing dark marks, not scarring on the face and back?

[allrighty]

A natural oil....might help fade red marks.
Bio oil did nothing for my marks, just broke me out.

[xdxdaustin]

I have found that the fallowing works WONDERS:
1. Rub your skin with some extra vergin olive oil for 2-3 minutes (until your skin feels thoroughly soaked)
2. Steam your face!
A. Start by boiling water
B. Place your freshly boiled water in a plate larger than your face
C. Put a towel over your head to trap the steam.
D. Continue for 10-20 minutes (note: if you are unable to deal with breathing the steam like I was at first, stick a straw or something out of the towel!). If you simply cannot take it, pace your self with intervals of 5 minutes. The most important thing is to relax, and breath slowly. I find bringing a distraction in, such as an iPad, and watching something on Hulu/Netflix is the best.
3. Gently dab off the EVOO using a cloth or paper towel.
4. Do your nightly regiment while your poures are still open and you should see immediate results fallowing the completion of your washing. I also knowticed that this took the redness down DRAMATICALLY on an under the skin white head that was popped only a day before. Good luck and happy steaming!

Edited by xdxdaustin, 01 August 2012 - 11:21 PM.

[snsdgirl14]

I've just started using the Boscia Bright White Masque on my skin at least twice a week. I've had maybe four applications and I think I notice a brightening of the skin as well as decreased hyperpigmentation. It's full of natural hyperpigmentation fighting ingredients too!

[boafriend]

I used two bottles of Loreal's Youth Code Dark Spot Corrector from January to May or so earlier this year and I feel the product really helped speed up the lightening of red marks, and I only used the product during the day, with a sunscreen over it.

Some of you can give it a try.

[PatrickCampbell]

Acne came out of no where for me destroying all of my confidence. Im usually a strong hearted person who can get through anything but this was the thing that destroyed me for a time. Now im on accutane and its going really well i mean i no longer get spots. Now its redness and scarring i worry about. Id like to know how bad you guys find it and how much improvement ill see. Thank you! what products could i use whilst on accutane to speed up the process of healing the redness?
http://www.acne.org/...714_1727938.jpg
http://www.acne.org/...20130113-02307/
http://www.acne.org/...20130113-02343/
http://www.acne.org/...20130113-02344/

[dqn217]

Does anyone know any good spot correcting moisturizers out there? Im using a one right now that has vitimin C but it doesnt seem to be doing much good, Ill use it til the bottle is empty but I need ideas for my next one?

[CCasey]

I previously recommended the Buff Puff Sponge in this thread, but want to recant that post now. While it did help with exfoliation, it's not effective in getting areas around the nose and stuff and isn't that gentle. I now use miracle peel cloth. Exfoliates really well and consequently helps fade red marks.

[bizz]

I wrote this out and missed that this was pinned; I'm just copying and pasting the list of what I've read myself here. http://www.acne.org/...s/#entry3333907

 

 

[DearMademoiselle]

I'm weighing my options between the Intense Gel R-ALA and the Manuka Oil + Manuka Honey Gel.

I'm currently using four products on my skin, one that contains 2.5% salicylic acid and another that contains 5%, Retina-A (0.025), and a gentle tea tree toner to help balance my pH levels, I also ingest four pills of tetracycline a day. All these products are making my skin just a little more sensitive than it usually is, an it's a little flaky as it should be.

 

1.) Which of the products are going to be the most gentle on my skin? 

 

2.) Which provide better/faster results?

 

3.) Has anyone used the intense mini-peel from the same site that the intense gel is sold on? 

[Mikethegreat]

Has any1 used the makeup thats supposed to have vit C and clear up dark spots while it covers. when my acne was bad I did use concealer to hide the red and now my acne is mostly gone but i still have quite a few red marks and wondering if these makeups cover well and really work to fade.