nycqueen

 

 

 

 

 

 'YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR SKIN'.
EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL..UNIQUE.DOESN'T THAT ATTRACT YOU?

 
Is this guy beautiful
 
 
 
 
It's a nice sentiment but some of us are just objectively ugly (no that isn't a picture of me, but a friend of mine whose permission I have to post it). 

 
 
He's absolutely beautiful because he chose to embrace his flaws and not hide behind an outline w/no face...   That shows a confidence many users could learn from...   I hope you don't believe your friend is ugly... I would seriously doubt the kind of "friend" you were, if you thought otherwise...

 
 
I agree with nycqueen, this guy is handsome! He has confidence and style. It would actually be very mean if you use your friend's picture to describe "ugly". Friends are beautiful and that is why they are your friends.

 
He is objectively physically ugly, though.  His chin and hairline are both receded.  He has no visible jawline.  The middle third of his face is unproportionally long.  On top of that, his face is covered in acne and he is over 23.  
 
With that said, he is a great person and I respect him.  However, as a girl, I cannot say that I would have sex with him.  I can't even see myself getting wet to him, let alone having an orgasm.  There is a woman for him out there somewhere, though. 

with all due respect,may be u need to become a better person,not value jawline and face shapes so much..i am sure u will understand what it means to truely "like" a person with age.
good luck with that.
i was wondering why would u put up a picture of ur frnd(with his permission as u say) and then call him ugly!
i can  guess a reason though!

>Too ugly




I'm sorry I'm just too honest.

I haven't read the whole thread....is this her date?

lockquote> too honest and may be too immature & superficial.

>Oh c'mon guys everyone is beautiful in the acne.org community


Outside in the real world is a whole different story.

no,not in everyone's world my friend.
and honestly,ugly and beautiful are all very subjective!(as already told to u)
if u really feel one is ugly and then get to like him/her - why do u need "beauty" at all?
 
the point is most people are way too superficial to consider their ugly 'beautiful'!
 
although i hate the way u keep saying "too ugly"  and similar stuff (not just in this post!) but i'll just ignore those parts and hope u get a better of life!
luck!

World is not all sunshines and rainbows...if it takes to step on other folks to climb up , so be it...
My opinion


And u hope I do get a better of life.

 

 

 

Hate to say this but if you step on other folks to climb up in life, you'll always end up at the bottom... What goes up, must come down... And life has a funny way of humbling those that conduct themselves in this matter... karma ALWAYS catches up... Be careful how you treat others, lest you be treated the same way my friend... Then again, life will teach you that lesson soon enough, mark my words... Many blessings...

 'YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR SKIN'.

EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL..UNIQUE.DOESN'T THAT ATTRACT YOU?

 

Is this guy beautiful

 

 

 

 

It's a nice sentiment but some of us are just objectively ugly (no that isn't a picture of me, but a friend of mine whose permission I have to post it). 

He's absolutely beautiful because he chose to embrace his flaws and not hide behind an outline w/no face...   That shows a confidence many users could learn from...   I hope you don't believe your friend is ugly... I would seriously doubt the kind of "friend" you were, if you thought otherwise...

Pu**yslayers usually end up with terminal diseases if they aren't careful... Super Gonorrhea anyone?? Work on being a good person first, then maybe you'll get what you're after...

We've all been through the rejection and pain of suffering with acne, hence the creation of this site... Contrary to unpopular belief ^^^ women also experience rejection and diminished self confidence when suffering from acne. At the end of the day, what matters is having a great support system and moving forward, because we can not get that time back, but we can make the present better by living in the moment. Our potential is only realized when we actually try... I could've let severe acne hold me down, but I didn't... I never used acne as an excuse as to why I didn't accomplish what I wanted, nor should you. At the end of the day, I had to take a good look within myself and realize that I, not acne, inhibited my own growth. Yes, the regimen helped me to gain a great deal of self confidence on the surface but I had that self confidence all along... Having clear skin just brought it back to the surface... I suffered from SEVERE acne for over 20 years and the regimen saved my skin, yet it did not change who I am as a person.. Let the past go and move forward knowing that you have learned lessons that you probably wouldn't have without going through your journey. Remain strong and no matter what, choose to be positive and never allow negativity to destroy you again... Good luck and take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally...

I think it may be time to work on yourself from the inside and find what makes you extraordinary from within... No one will care you have acne if you feel good about yourself on the inside... I know men that are not the best looking but have confidence in themselves because they believe in themselves. Sure, they went through rejection but they didn't allow that to deter them from having self confidence. If you treat your acne as something that is treatable, which you are being proactive about, you may start believing more in yourself. Remember, women fall in love through their ears, not their eyes... Yes, you may want to sleep with women that are attractive, but in the end, would you want someone that only cared about your looks and nothing more? Let's say you get into a catastrophic accident that destroys your face, would it matter if you had acne or not? Would a person that loved you FOR YOU even care? I highly doubt it... Remember, you attract what you are... You want someone to love/have sex with, or whatever it is that you want with you based on your looks, you'll end up with someone that will leave you for the better looking/richer/smarter man.. Trust me, you are a handsome guy, get out of the gym, out of your pity party, and out in the world and SOCIALIZE!! Now chin up! Stop moaning and start LIVING!!!

Not at all, it seems like just a coincidence.. Cosign w/collegeboy84   Alcohol spikes blood sugar, thus causing hormone influxes.. unbalanced hormones = acne..

Too young to be this cynical... Remember, you are the change you seek... You want the world to be a better place, start with yourself... One act of kindness will always cause a ripple effect... If that weren't the case, then you wouldn't receive the kind support of the members here at acne.org... Chin up luv and let go of the negative... #negativitybegetsnegativity..

Ok... I did notice a few things that may be getting in the way of you achieving the results you'd like with regard to the regimen. Here are my suggestions, hopefully they will work...

1. Usually, you only need one pump of cleanser to thoroughly cleanse your skin. I find that anymore cleanser dries me out, thus causing irritation

2. Don't use towels to dry your hands between application steps, please use paper towels, as they are more sanitary.

3. You may want to switch cleansers. Believe it or not, Dan's cleanser made my skin worse, not better. Once I switched to Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, my skin was vibrant and wasn't as dry. You may want to consider Cetaphil's Normal Cleanser for Normal to Oily skin since you tend to have oily skin. I use that one in the summer when my skin is oily.

4. Try air drying your face after cleansing. If you do use anything to dry your skin, I suggest using a paper towel. I feel towels tend to irritate your skin from bacteria and detergents.

5. Wait only 5 minutes between cleansing and BP application. Waiting 15 minutes between steps 1 and 2 can cause your skin to overdry, thus causing irritation.

6. Moisture, moisture, moisture. I know it sounds counterintuitive with oily skin, but trust me, it's an essential part of the regimen. Many of us acne sufferers may believe we have oily skin, when in fact, your skin is just overcompensating for lack of moisture by producing more oil than is necessary; hence oily skin. If Dan's moisturizer irritates your skin, try Cetaphil. It's the only moisturizer that compares to Dan's in quality and consistency.

7. When you shave, be sure to follow Dan's instructions to the T. I'm not a man but Dan has been doing this for over 20 years, he's an expert and I'm sure he wouldn't steer you wrong regarding the optimal means of shaving facial hair.

PS. Please consider switching back to 2.5% BP. I know you've used BP for over 8 years but 10% strength is no better than 2.5% and it also minimizes irritation. You may not realize it but you could be causing unnecessary irritation by using BP higher than 2.5%, waiting too long between application steps, over washing, and using towels that contain bacteria. I know it may sound strange but it's best to err on the side of caution, to be sure you're doing your best to follow each step of the regimen.

Try these suggestions out for a month and see if your acne does improve. If you begin to notice that you are breaking out less and the severity of the breakouts has subsided, than you are headed in the right direction. If not, you know that the regimen is a wash and you'll have to find other avenues to help with your acne. At this point you have nothing to lose and beautiful skin to gain. Take care and keep us up to date on your progress...

I totally understand how you feel... Actually, I had to switch out Dan's cleanser because it was too harsh for my skin. I experienced some severe dryness from it but I also have aging skin, so it is more sensitive. You may want to consider switching to Cetaphil or CeraVe's gentle cleansers. I personally feel they work better while on the regimen and minimize the dry skin effect... Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress...

Hey, just chiming in here but you may be overdoing it with using TTO and BP on your skin. From personal experience, that's just way too harsh for your skin to handle. You may want to consider choosing TTO or BP but please discontinue using both simultaneously. Just  a heads up. Acne is exascerbated by over irritation and you may be doing more harm than good. Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress!!

BEAUTIFUL!!!! So glad to see that you are clear and have your acne under control... Keep on posting to inspire others that may be struggling through the regimen...

Please keep in mind that the regimen is a slow process, like any other acne treatment. Depending on the severity of your acne, will determine the length of time it takes for the regimen to work. I had severe acne and the regimen works best of any acne treatment I've done, but it took almost 6 months for me to get clear skin. Please try not to put yourself on a time line and just allow the regimen to work its magic. Just stick to the regimen to the T and you will see progress. If, by the 6th month you do not see significant improvement, then you should see a dermatologist for strong treatment options, such as accutane. However, accutane should be a last resort, when all options have been exhausted. Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress!!

Glad you're one of the success stories on the boards here... Continue to post so that you inspire others to give the regimen a try...

Hey burtsbee... Actually it's pretty normal to still be itchy a month and half into the regimen... I still experience itchy skin when I'm dry from 1)being dehydrated, 2) dry air, 3) not being vigilant about applying the regimen twice a day, every day... Eventually it will go away but you have to be patient. Jojoba oil will help tremendously to keep you moisturized while you are still adjusting to BP. Believe it or not, it can take up to six months for the dryness and itching to subside and your skin fully adjusts to BP. At least from my own experience and other veteran regimen users. If you are going to exfoliate, try adding AHA to the regimen now that you are past 5 weeks on the regimen. It will definitely help to exfoliate and retain your skin moisture, thus combating the itchy/dry skn combo. Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress...

Keep it up!!! Guaranteed to continue to improve with each passing day!!!