kailaruth

Hello! I have been using Tretenoin cream .025% for 12 weeks to treat my non-inflamed acne. I use it every other night. I used topical clindmycin from Aug- September but have taken it out of my regimen with no adverse affects.

My face care regimen is:

for tretinoin nights:
wash with dermalogica calming cleanser
wait 30 mins.
apply pea size amt. of tretenoin to face.

on off nights:
wash with dermalogica calming cleanser
apply earth science almond/ aloe moisturizer

I take high quality, medical grade multivitamins along with fish oil.
I have been on BCP (gianvi) forever.
I try to eat healthy and hydrate but do not restrict my diet at all.
I am being tested for thyroid dysfunction, systemic yeast and adrenal fatigue and will update with the results of that testing once I know.

here is the progress:

1st 2 are from June
2nd 2 are from today


Thank you for reading!

Hello.

My name is Kaila and I really would like to stop picking my skin. I am 27 and have been doing this since I was 19. At this point I have no idea if I even have acne or if this is all self inflicted.

Today I need to commit to loving my face despite it's flaws. I'd really love some support on this journey. I have started and failed so many times.

I'll spare you any long stories- the photos of my face are from tonight. I am in need of a new regimen as well- my skin looks quite dry, discolored and damage.

I am interested in natural approaches and holistic healing. Tonight I'm feeling quite defeated and very sad.

Thank you all.

Be well.

Kaila

Hello there! I belonged to this message board many years ago but have not been active in while. My name is Kaila and I am 27 years old. I have had mild acne and chemically sensitive skin for many years. I am also a compulsive skin picker- so while my acne is in no way severe I do cause damage to my skin and have created scars and discoloration.

I am one week into following winged serpent's holistic approach (seen here: http://www.acne.org/...6-years-try-it/)

Previously I was attempting to get my skin used to Tretinion .25ml every other night but it wasn't going well- at week 9 I saw no change in my skin and it caused me to have chronically dry lips and cracked skin around my nose.

My regimen currently is:

AM
vegetable juice upon waking (1 cup) using whatever veggies we have- but emphasizing carrots, sweet potato and cucumber
wash face with dermalogica's calming cleanser
apply dermalogica's skin hydrating booster
apply dermalogica's intensive night repair cream with sunscreen (dermalogica's super sensitive faceblock)

after breakfast I take 500mg of b-5 vit. and 500 mg. of l-carntine, with a fish oil supplement

I try not to wear any foundation during the week- and only wear it for special occasions.

During the day I try to drink 35 oz. of water (I am not the best about hydration and don't usually meet this goal)

PM
wash with same cleanser
use dermalogica's skin resurfacing pad
moisturize with the same cream

In the next few weeks I am planning to cut out sugar but so far I haven't been successful at this at all!

What I see so far:
brighter skin- especially around my eyes
smoother appearance of skin in some places
better healing of scabs and PIH

and all around I feel great- more energy for sure.

I will keep you updated. Thank you so much for your support.