kailaruth

It sucked for me for about 8 months and then suddenly it was the BEST. THING. EVER.

 

So frustrating to wait though! I am clear of stubborn non-inflamed acne now and my skin is even and looks healthy. 

I love the earth science almond aloe moisturizer (I get the unscented one) 

 

http://www.drugstore...-free/qxp141266

 

ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Ceteareth 5, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Cinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane, Vegetable Oil, Glycine Soya (Soybean) Sterols, Soya Liposomes, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Beta Carotene, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Phenoxyethanol

 

it is also inexpensive!

I'm right there with you! (I also sit in the sink to pick) 

I really believe that for me, switching products was a main factor in my break outs (under the skin, flesh colored but VERY stubborn and all over) 

 

I promised myself that with starting tretenoin cream I would stick to one regimen for a year and honestly I am clear and my skin tone is improving every day. As soon as I start to think about switching it up I try to remind myself of other times where I'd break out 2-3 weeks after starting something new and all the other problems (dryness, redness etc.)

 

Just my 2 cents.

I use only candlelight in the bathroom- also helps me with self esteem!!
I cut my nails shorter
I have a positive affirmation on my mirror
I limit the time I am in the bathroom at night (biggest picking time) or go through my night routine with my partner in the bathroom too
I limit my use of make up- so if I DO pick I know that I can't just "cover it up"
I have been using eye lash serum (fysiko) which actually worked! It allows me to focus on something other than my skin to watch my eye lashes get longer
I practice yoga and meditation
I wash my face as early as possible (if I get too tired it tends to be a trigger)

This has been working out well for me- of course I do pick from time to time but I am much better.