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(@amazon-princess)

Posted : 06/03/2013 1:40 am

28 days(1 Month!)

Yayyyyy 1 month on the Regimen!! Technically it isn't a month yet but since it's been 4 weeks.. lol

Ughh I have cramps right now. Anyways my face looks the same as yesterday, acne still drying up. The one on my left side is getting a little bit flatter but I don't expect it to fully go away until next week, Still have those tiny ones on my chin and the one on my forehead is a tiny bump now. The ones on my right cheek are so stubborn, I've had them for like what now, 2 weeks? As I'm typing this there is NO OIL on my face, it's very dry and kinda rough in texture, probably cus of the flakes.

I'm happy to say that I have no new actives(knock on wood) and hopefully the existing ones vanish soon! badgrin.gif

I ordered a new kit yesterday and I got the tube again, kinda tight on money. After the Regimen I will try replacing the cleanser and moisturizer for other products cause these kits are expensive! They're worth every penny though smile.png

Hope my Regimen buddies are having a wonderful day!! biggrin.png and everyone else on acne.org as well, will update later, probably.

One month mark! Hell yeah, Faith. Major congrats to you. smile.png I'm noticing my skin has kind of a rough texture too, I guess that's the hardening effect. Hope the AHA works out for you, it seems to be working with my skin pretty well so far.

Thank you!! Ikr! It's so weird because my cheeks are rough and then my nose is smooth and my forehead is too lol

Really? Do you use it as a moisturizer or as spot treatment?

 

Exfoliating went okay, I think I need to apply more pressure. I just applied BP and my face is stinging lol guess it still needs to get adjusted to the full amount :P

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Posted : 06/04/2013 1:19 am

 

Day 30:

Okay quick update..

I have one new under the skin pimple under my eye lol, weird! & one on my chin became a whitehead.

rest of acne is drying up :)

I'm applying 2 pumps of moisturizer now, and my face is oily again saywhat.gif

just glad it doesn't feel dry and flaky so..

Hope you guys had a great day :D

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Posted : 06/04/2013 2:14 pm

Day 31:

My birthday is fast approaching, and I'm super excited cause I'm hitting the big 20! lol

& also that I will be seeing my bf wub.png I haven't seen him since October of last year :(

Ok, sorry you guys had to read all that lol.. now to my skin update

I have about 3 new actives, one under my eye like I said in the last log, and 2 on my right cheek which are very tiny and I wasn't going to count them but still did lol

Since using 2 pumps of moisturizer I've noticed the dryness and flakiness is improving so, IF YOUR SKIN FEELS FLAKY OR DRY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, INCREASE THE MOISTURIZER AMOUNT! lol

& if you're going to INCREASE BP, ALSO INCREASE MOISTURIZER :P

Exfoliating also helps but I've also read it breaks you out if you do it too often, so I'm not going to really recommend that, maybe like once a week.

This ends my update and patience guys! This is all it takes :)

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(@acneisacurse)

Posted : 06/04/2013 3:26 pm

Good to hear that your dryness/flakiness is getting better, last winter when I was using epiduo my face would get so flaky and dry that it would hurt just to open my mouth! I didn't have any moisturizer either so that was fun tongue.png

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Posted : 06/05/2013 2:35 am

Good to hear that your dryness/flakiness is getting better, last winter when I was using epiduo my face would get so flaky and dry that it would hurt just to open my mouth! I didn't have any moisturizer either so that was fun tongue.png

Haha oucchhh, that would def be uncomfortable lol

 

I have this feeling in my gut that something I used broke me out, so I will not exfoliate anymore and I will just stick to the Regimen..

I need to just be more patient! lol

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Posted : 06/05/2013 2:19 pm

Day 32:

Idk what is happening to my face but I have a new red spot on the side of my nose and another pimple on my forehead. I also have one above the pimple that hasn't dried up yet on my right cheek, and the whitehead on my chin. I still have that spot under my eye which is starting to hurt and I'm assuming it's going to grow soon.

I only have 5 more days til my bday and I hope these go away soon! But that would be a miracle eusa_pray.gif

have a good one guys :)

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(@leelowe1)

Posted : 06/05/2013 5:01 pm

Day 32:

Idk what is happening to my face but I have a new red spot on the side of my nose and another pimple on my forehead. I also have one above the pimple that hasn't dried up yet on my right cheek, and the whitehead on my chin. I still have that spot under my eye which is starting to hurt and I'm assuming it's going to grow soon.

I only have 5 more days til my bday and I hope these go away soon! But that would be a miracle eusa_pray.gif

have a good one guys smile.png

We are like Regimen twins. I am also experiencing more breakouts and those suckers bring with them redness. I'd like to think our skin is just purging. Anyway, don't fret it - it's a part of the process unfortunately and even if you are not clearer for your birthday, still enjoy it. You'll be with your boyfriend and friends.

Happy 20th when it comes hun!

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(@randall-flagg)

Posted : 06/05/2013 6:41 pm

Day 31:

My birthday is fast approaching, and I'm super excited cause I'm hitting the big 20! lol

& also that I will be seeing my bf wub.png I haven't seen him since October of last year sad.png

Ok, sorry you guys had to read all that lol.. now to my skin update

I have about 3 new actives, one under my eye like I said in the last log, and 2 on my right cheek which are very tiny and I wasn't going to count them but still did lol

Since using 2 pumps of moisturizer I've noticed the dryness and flakiness is improving so, IF YOUR SKIN FEELS FLAKY OR DRY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, INCREASE THE MOISTURIZER AMOUNT! lol

& if you're going to INCREASE BP, ALSO INCREASE MOISTURIZER tongue.png

Exfoliating also helps but I've also read it breaks you out if you do it too often, so I'm not going to really recommend that, maybe like once a week.

This ends my update and patience guys! This is all it takes smile.png

Glad you're still seeing some good results, Faith! The moisturizer tip is something I'm definitely gonna keep in mind if my skin starts to get dryer.

Totally random question for you: Does your bf live far away, like a long distance relationship type scenario?

The reason I ask is because the girl I've recently started dating lives about an hour and a half away from me in VA so I'll only get to see her prolly during the weekends, just wanted to see if you have any advice or maybe some feedback on how the long distance thing is going for you?

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Posted : 06/06/2013 2:30 am

Day 32:

Idk what is happening to my face but I have a new red spot on the side of my nose and another pimple on my forehead. I also have one above the pimple that hasn't dried up yet on my right cheek, and the whitehead on my chin. I still have that spot under my eye which is starting to hurt and I'm assuming it's going to grow soon.

I only have 5 more days til my bday and I hope these go away soon! But that would be a miracle eusa_pray.gif

have a good one guys smile.png

We are like Regimen twins. I am also experiencing more breakouts and those suckers bring with them redness. I'd like to think our skin is just purging. Anyway, don't fret it - it's a part of the process unfortunately and even if you are not clearer for your birthday, still enjoy it. You'll be with your boyfriend and friends.

Happy 20th when it comes hun!

I've noticed that as well! :P

ughhh when will these breakouts stop? how much moisturizer are you using btw?

Thank you Sasch! :) I will keep that in mind and not look in the mirror at all haha after all I'm only 20 once :)

Day 31:

My birthday is fast approaching, and I'm super excited cause I'm hitting the big 20! lol

& also that I will be seeing my bf wub.png I haven't seen him since October of last year sad.png

Ok, sorry you guys had to read all that lol.. now to my skin update

I have about 3 new actives, one under my eye like I said in the last log, and 2 on my right cheek which are very tiny and I wasn't going to count them but still did lol

Since using 2 pumps of moisturizer I've noticed the dryness and flakiness is improving so, IF YOUR SKIN FEELS FLAKY OR DRY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, INCREASE THE MOISTURIZER AMOUNT! lol

& if you're going to INCREASE BP, ALSO INCREASE MOISTURIZER tongue.png

Exfoliating also helps but I've also read it breaks you out if you do it too often, so I'm not going to really recommend that, maybe like once a week.

This ends my update and patience guys! This is all it takes smile.png

Glad you're still seeing some good results, Faith! The moisturizer tip is something I'm definitely gonna keep in mind if my skin starts to get dryer.

Totally random question for you: Does your bf live far away, like a long distance relationship type scenario?

The reason I ask is because the girl I've recently started dating lives about an hour and a half away from me in VA so I'll only get to see her prolly during the weekends, just wanted to see if you have any advice or maybe some feedback on how the long distance thing is going for you?

Thank you. Yes, don't forget it! lol I should have put that in bold letters but I think you guys get the point :P

Sadly, yes :(

He lives about 6 hours away from me 391 miles to be exact and we met online playing a video game haha

Well let me tell you it's tough! bc you can't touch, feel, etc. The emotions are still there and talking a lot helps but it's hard to not be able to have the person you love next to you. I have only seen him once and this will be my second time :P

Advice to you is that you communicate, keep faith, and most importantly trust!

I'm one of the most impatient people I know, so if I can do it you certainly can too, best of luck :)

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(@leelowe1)

Posted : 06/06/2013 6:44 pm

I am using 2-3 pumps of neutrogenia moisturizer. Dryness has been getting better but itchiness and acne, not so much.

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(@amazon-princess)

Posted : 06/07/2013 12:41 am

I am using 2-3 pumps of neutrogenia moisturizer. Dryness has been getting better but itchiness and acne, not so much.

Hmm, is it cheap?

yeah I feel you on that one

 

Day 33:

I thought I had done my log today but I guess not :P

How my face is doing: Still have the same ones from yesterday, and it seems the mutant on my left cheek is finally drying up cus it's getting flat. I have like 2 right next to that one, one on my forehead and the one on my chin which is also drying up. I'm only gonna do 1-1 1/2 pump of moisturizer cause it's way too much and my skin takes forever to absorb plus the flakes aren't as bad, still there, but not as bad :)

I'm super nervous & excited about seeing my bf next week lol

I'm gonna die of excitement!

So I went to Rite-Aid today and bought the Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen with SPF 30 and I will give that bad boy a try tomorrow lol

I am also dying my hair, hooray!! :D

Wishing the best for my Regimen buddiess :)

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Posted : 06/07/2013 1:25 am

Just noticed that I have 2 new breakouts! one on my forehead and one right next to the one on my chin, so I am def breaking out a lot this week. Looking forward to next week though :)

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Posted : 06/08/2013 1:21 am

Day 34:

It was a busy day for me today and I didn't get to write on here, but here I am :)

My face is getting better, some of the pimples I had yesterday are now almost gone, and I have about 5 left. 2 on my forehead, 2 on my left cheek and one on my chin.. those are the ones that seem to be the most persistent. I didn't try the sunscreen out and I'm probably not gonna use it until next week.

I'm beginning to worry about the Regimen kit I ordered cause it's not here yet and I tracked it online but it said the service was interrupted :/

My local post office is not open til Monday so I will have to wait til then and see if it's there, I really hope that it iseusa_pray.gif

I can't skip any days :(

I guess that's all for today.

Goodnight Regimen Team :)

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Posted : 06/09/2013 12:41 am

Day 35(5 weeks):

My face is doing a lot better than a couple days ago :) all of my acne is drying up and I'm super happy that I have no new actives although that might not last for long :P so I will enjoy it while I cann..

When I wake up my face is also not flaky anymore, maybe a tiny bit but not bad like the last couple weeks. It still stings when I put on the BP but I guess that's because it's killing the bacteria and I don't even notice it anymore so it's ay okay lol. The moisturizer calms it down as well, btw I'm only using 1 pump and that seems to be enough for my face, putting 2 pumps on would take maybe 30 mins to dry? 1 pump takes about 10. :)

I'm gonna use the sunscreen on my neck for a couple days and see if it causes any breakouts or irritation, etc so that I can use it on my face.

I'm veryyy happy right now and just looking forward to this next week :D

I will update tomorrow, cya guys sideways.gif

xoxo

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(@randall-flagg)

Posted : 06/09/2013 2:08 am

Day 35(5 weeks):

My face is doing a lot better than a couple days ago smile.png all of my acne is drying up and I'm super happy that I have no new actives although that might not last for long tongue.png so I will enjoy it while I cann..

When I wake up my face is also not flaky anymore, maybe a tiny bit but not bad like the last couple weeks. It still stings when I put on the BP but I guess that's because it's killing the bacteria and I don't even notice it anymore so it's ay okay lol. The moisturizer calms it down as well, btw I'm only using 1 pump and that seems to be enough for my face, putting 2 pumps on would take maybe 30 mins to dry? 1 pump takes about 10. smile.png

I'm gonna use the sunscreen on my neck for a couple days and see if it causes any breakouts or irritation, etc so that I can use it on my face.

I'm veryyy happy right now and just looking forward to this next week biggrin.png

I will update tomorrow, cya guys sideways.gif

xoxo

Always wishing you well Faith and glad to hear things are still going good!

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Posted : 06/09/2013 8:10 pm

Day 36:

Not much to say guys, at least about my acne lol. Well I have this new pimple next to my mouth but it's been there since yesterday and it's starting to get a little bigger.

My birthday is tomorrow and I have a lottttt to do tomorrow so idk if I will post, I will definitely try my best :)

Hoping you guys are all doing well and let's keep it up! :D

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Posted : 06/11/2013 12:23 am

Day 37:

Same thing as yesterday, nothing going on, wishing the Regimen would speed up :P

It's my birthday today!!! :D I had fun but I still have a lot of things to do so this week should be better :)

I picked up my new kit today at the mail and it seems that this one was handled with more care than the last one I got bc the last one seemed like it was used, not sure.. but it's still working so yeah :)

Have a great day guys!!

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Posted : 06/11/2013 1:44 pm

Day 37:

Same thing as yesterday, nothing going on, wishing the Regimen would speed up tongue.png

It's my birthday today!!! biggrin.png I had fun but I still have a lot of things to do so this week should be better smile.png

I picked up my new kit today at the mail and it seems that this one was handled with more care than the last one I got bc the last one seemed like it was used, not sure.. but it's still working so yeah smile.png

Have a great day guys!!

Happy Birthday Faith!! Hope you had a great one.

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(@leelowe1)

Posted : 06/11/2013 6:57 pm

Happy Birthday girl! Enjoy your day and don't think about acne. Also, enjoy th upcoming visit with the beau.

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Posted : 06/12/2013 1:02 am

 

Day 38:

There is something that is really beginning to scare me.. I woke up this morning and went to the mirror then smiled and I had lines, like wrinkles on my eyes!! Is this normal???

This is really really scaring me right now bc if this is one of the side effects I will stop using the regimen ermm.gif

I can't have wrinkles when I'm only 20 years old!

My acne is drying up still and I might have a new pimple by my forehead but that's it.

hope you guys are having better progress with the regimen!

 

 

Day 37:

Same thing as yesterday, nothing going on, wishing the Regimen would speed up tongue.png

It's my birthday today!!! biggrin.png I had fun but I still have a lot of things to do so this week should be better smile.png

I picked up my new kit today at the mail and it seems that this one was handled with more care than the last one I got bc the last one seemed like it was used, not sure.. but it's still working so yeah smile.png

Have a great day guys!!

Happy Birthday Faith!! Hope you had a great one.

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Posted : 06/13/2013 6:23 pm

I have those lines around my mouth but i think they will eventually go away. You may also want to use less Bp on the area close to your eye. For me, some days the lines are visible and other days, not so much. So happy your face is clearing up

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Posted : 06/13/2013 7:04 pm

I have those lines around my mouth but i think they will eventually go away. You may also want to use less Bp on the area close to your eye. For me, some days the lines are visible and other days, not so much. So happy your face is clearing up

Thank you Sasch I will keep that in mind

Day 40:

Sorry guys didn't have time to post yesterday it's been hectic for me these last couple days packing up and everything but I am updating on the train, hoorayy :D

I still have the same breakouts, some less visible than others and yeah it doesnt look that bad so I'm happy :)

I'm Wearing makeup right now, I know I Shouldn't be but I have a lot of marks and hyperpigmentation and they are very noticeable but with makeup it looks a lot better so yeah... Guess that's it for me, I will update tomorrow possibly and have a great day guys !!:D

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Posted : 06/13/2013 11:10 pm

Are you on the train to go see your bf? I remember you mentioning something about going to see him sometime soon. Well if you are hope you have lots of fun, you deserve it! :)

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(@ebun321)

Posted : 06/14/2013 6:34 am

I thought it was just me that was getting those lines. having also recently just turned 20 i did not want wrinkles either, so i made sure there was thinner amount of bp near my eye area compared to the rest of my face. i don't really get pimples right underneath my eye. Dan says they will fade away eventually eusa_pray.gif

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Posted : 06/15/2013 6:10 pm

Are you on the train to go see your bf? I remember you mentioning something about going to see him sometime soon. Well if you are hope you have lots of fun, you deserve it! :)

Yes I am at his house right now and I'm having a blast :D thank you :)

I thought it was just me that was getting those lines. having also recently just turned 20 i did not want wrinkles either, so i made sure there was thinner amount of bp near my eye area compared to the rest of my face. i don't really get pimples right underneath my eye. Dan says they will fade away eventually eusa_pray.gif

Yeah I haven't gotten them anymore so just avoid the eye area, you can just cover it with your hand so you don't get any bp around it

Day 42:

I've been out in the sun a lot and I'm using the Neutrogena Clear Face sunscreen with spf30 and so far it feels good on my face.. I also Have very dry skin and flaky again and it's sort of embarrassing but my bf is understanding and I even told him about how I have a log lol. Hes very supportive, and he also suffers with acne so he knows what I'm going through.

I haven't been letting my bp dry as long as I should be but let's see how this goes, I will update Tomorrow

Peace everyone :)

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