Maximus Decimus Merideous

This question may be pedantic, but I was wondering if anybody knows if keeping Dan's cleanser in the bathroom/shower may adversely affect the ingredients (because of the hot steam/moisture in the air)?  I'm hoping /assuming the product is stable enough to be kept in the shower, but I just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

I have been looking for a good new moisturizer, and these two both look VERY promising. Can I get some input from you ingredient buffs out there? How do they look?


Elta MD am moisturizer:


Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Lauryl PEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.



Elta MD pm moisturizer:


Purified Water, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Linoleic Acid, 1-3-Bis (N-2-(Hydroxyethyl) Palmitoylamino) -2- Hydroxy Propane, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Glucoside, Thioctic Acid, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide.

I have been interested in skin care... specifically for those acne prone, for a long time. We all have different opinions on how to treat acne. Some change diet, some suppress hormones like androgen, some use topicals, etc.

For the 10 years or so which I have been researching all aspects of acne I put together a list of "little things" which we can all make sure we are doing (or not doing) to help us get the clearest skin possible. Some of the things are trite, others are more original. I think the little things in skin care make a huge difference....not so much individually, but things have a tendency to add up. So please take a look at my list, and feel free to comment or add your own "little thing" to help prevent or stop acne!

*No picking or touching face
*If you do pop a pimple, make sure your skin is clean, and immediately dab some polysporin after
*Make sure your laundry detergent is fragrance free
*NO fabric softener in the dryer
*Double check all your cosmetic products. Use the "acne detective" website to make sure they do not contain pore clogging ingredients. This is a HUGE one. So many people use products which break them out and have no idea. Just because it says "non-pore clogging" does not mean it won't clog pores (those liars!)
*Double check shampoos and body washes for bad ingredients also
*Change pillow sheets as often as you can (aim for every 3 days at the least).
*Be very gentle when you apply products to your face (tough when you are in a rush, but necessary, as Dan points out many times)
*Don't worry about your acne. This is much more important than you realize. Stress definitely affects acne, so just do the best you can and have faith that you WILL beat this damn disease eventually. Practice popular psychology....try to be positive. It will help your skin, your attitude, your HEALTH, and your life.


Also, consider making some general changes to your life, which can most certainly impact acne
*Start a yoga and/or meditation class if you have some extra time. Yoga classes often start as early as 5 or 6 am...try to get one in before work if you can handle it. Just imagine how satisfied you will feel
*Try to get more sleep (easier said than done)
*Start doing a little bit of research into diet if you don't already. Think about adding one green smoothie or green juice a day
*Get some cardio in! Run, walk, run stairs, walk stairs, get up, walk your dog. As much as you can...I believe its one of the best things we can do for our bodies. Humans are the only animal on Earth which are MEANT to run long distances. The only animal. Take advantage of this. If you are out of shape start small, go far a short a few times a week, work your way up to it.






I just want to reiterate, this is not an acne cure, and It shouldnt replace a good acne regimen. However, following these guidelines will help a lot, especially in the long run!

Im in a little predicament, and I would love some input. I use BP every day and a 20% BHA peel every week, so it's pretty important for me to wear sunscreen everyday. I have 2 sunscreens which I love and don't break me out, but i'm not sure which to use (each has their own positives).

I'm deciding between Olay complete SPF 15 and Olay complete spf 30 (both for sensitive skin). The 15 has a lower spf obviously, but it is very easy to apply and it more moisturizing. The spf30 is harder to apply (easily leaves white streaks) and is also less moisturizing. Do you guys think SPF 15 is enough protection, or is it worth it to move up to 30 even though I like it less.


My sun exposure is pretty moderate, I live in socal so its usually somewhat sunny, and i'm inside most of the day but i have to walk a mile to and from work, and i'm outside then.

Hi guys!  I have a sneaking suspicion that dairy flames up my acne.  Has anybody here on this board every gotten clear by only cutting out dairy?  Is that  even theoretically possible?  I don't know if I would be able to give up something like gluten, but dairy would be pretty easy (even though I eat it every day).  I ask because it seems like most people here cut out many different things to get clear, and i'm not sure if only cutting dairy could get rid of acne? Thanks in advance for the help!