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I too am using the H&S with Hydrazinc with good results. So far I like it better than the Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing bar I had been using. I have been using it with the jessfoliation method and have seen some pretty drastic improvements in 24 hours. I'll keep with it and update soon.
Thanks for the heads up! After stumbling upon this thread I remembered that long ago when I used H&S for my hair, I had very little breakouts along my forehead. As for a little history, I have been on the CSR regimen for over 9 months religiously but never got where I wanted to be (quit the CSR 2 weeks ago). I found it a pain in the a$$ and time consuming applying all that crap, er I mean product on my face. I sweat very easy and there is nothing worse than gooey, shirt bleaching sweat running down your face while excercising or working.Well, two weeks ago I started the jessfoliation technique and love the way it is smoothing out my skin. I still have been getting breakouts but think that it may be that my skin doesn't agree well with the Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing bar the Jess recommends. So I figured since I was going to change up cleansers why not give this a try. I just picked up a bottle of H&S with no conditioner and showered using the H&S with the jessfoliation technique. So far so good. I will keep updates coming in since there are not a whole lot of experices posted here as of yet. I think I am going to continue with the BP in the evenings and spot treat with Neo cream. I still am not sure about the Neo cream but it was recommended for jessfoliation so I will try it for now.
So here is the regimen I am going to work the H&S into. I'll let you know how it works out. :think:
Mornings:
Shower, jessfoliation with H&S
Spot treat with Neo
Evenings:
Shower, jessfoliation with H&S
BP entire face
Spot treat with Neo
that's awesome, I'm glad you're giving the shampoo a go with the exfoliation, I hope it works because that would be much better and easily obtainable by ppl in different countries 😀
just fyi, unless yo'ure using the facial brush (i.e. if yo'ure using the pedicure brush or the electric toothbrush) then it's imperitive that you only exfoliate once per day, and then just wash with the H&S the other time, because if you exfoliate twice per day with anything other than a facial brush, you'll be over-exfoliating and still keep breaking out (possibly with cysts)
good luck and thanks to everyone for keeping us posted on this..I may be trying it out soon :think:
Thanks for the heads up! After stumbling upon this thread I remembered that long ago when I used H&S for my hair, I had very little breakouts along my forehead. As for a little history, I have been on the CSR regimen for over 9 months religiously but never got where I wanted to be (quit the CSR 2 weeks ago). I found it a pain in the a$$ and time consuming applying all that crap, er I mean product on my face. I sweat very easy and there is nothing worse than gooey, shirt bleaching sweat running down your face while excercising or working.Well, two weeks ago I started the jessfoliation technique and love the way it is smoothing out my skin. I still have been getting breakouts but think that it may be that my skin doesn't agree well with the Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing bar the Jess recommends. So I figured since I was going to change up cleansers why not give this a try. I just picked up a bottle of H&S with no conditioner and showered using the H&S with the jessfoliation technique. So far so good. I will keep updates coming in since there are not a whole lot of experices posted here as of yet. I think I am going to continue with the BP in the evenings and spot treat with Neo cream. I still am not sure about the Neo cream but it was recommended for jessfoliation so I will try it for now.
So here is the regimen I am going to work the H&S into. I'll let you know how it works out. :think:
Mornings:
Shower, jessfoliation with H&S
Spot treat with Neo
Evenings:
Shower, jessfoliation with H&S
BP entire face
Spot treat with Neo
that's awesome, I'm glad you're giving the shampoo a go with the exfoliation, I hope it works because that would be much better and easily obtainable by ppl in different countries 😀
just fyi, unless yo'ure using the facial brush (i.e. if yo'ure using the pedicure brush or the electric toothbrush) then it's imperitive that you only exfoliate once per day, and then just wash with the H&S the other time, because if you exfoliate twice per day with anything other than a facial brush, you'll be over-exfoliating and still keep breaking out (possibly with cysts)
good luck and thanks to everyone for keeping us posted on this..I may be trying it out soon :think:
Thanks for the info Jess and all you have done for the community! I will keep you posted as to how this works out.
I got a 200ml bottle of Classic Clean H&S today for AA1.67 in Boots. Gonna give it a shot as what this guy's saying makes sense to me.
I'll probably try it on a small area first to see if I break out or not, although I can't see it doing any harm as it's mild enough for everyday use and your scalp and hair are just a continuation of the skin on your face.
I dont get it man, I tried this a week ago sunday and have used it since. The first week I saw an amazing clearing of acne almost instantly, and smoother, mor even toned skin and no new acne forming. I really thought wow nothing has ever made my face look this good before. Then the end of this last weekend bad breakout. My question is how can a product work so well and then fail so badly its like nothing ever made my skin feel anbd look that good and then bam its over. However the only thing I will say its more of a questions is some of the zits that have deveopled, were zits that i know have been dormant under the skin you know when you can sort of see them and they are there for a while and then one day the become inflamed and pushed to the surface. Well since 3 or 4 of them were those is it possible that the others were the same i havnt seen and this is some kind of purging. I wouldnt expect this to cause purging but it just doesnt seem like a bad reaction due to the fact that like i said a few had been there a while just under the skin. The skin around them is still smooth and even toned. I dont know if i should keep using the product and see if i can get over this hurdle and maybe ill purge out to clear skin or if im just causing more damage each time I wash.
P.S. When I started using it I was at school and all week I was too, I didnt start noticing the breakout until I went to my gf's for easter for 4 days. Is it possible that maybe her hard water had an affect on this as when I returned to school things seem to start clearing. Its hard to believe that different water could have such an affect it just was a possibilty since the breakout coincided perfectly with me going to her house.
I dont get it man, I tried this a week ago sunday and have used it since. The first week I saw an amazing clearing of acne almost instantly, and smoother, mor even toned skin and no new acne forming. I really thought wow nothing has ever made my face look this good before. Then the end of this last weekend bad breakout. My question is how can a product work so well and then fail so badly its like nothing ever made my skin feel anbd look that good and then bam its over. However the only thing I will say its more of a questions is some of the zits that have deveopled, were zits that i know have been dormant under the skin you know when you can sort of see them and they are there for a while and then one day the become inflamed and pushed to the surface. Well since 3 or 4 of them were those is it possible that the others were the same i havnt seen and this is some kind of purging. I wouldnt expect this to cause purging but it just doesnt seem like a bad reaction due to the fact that like i said a few had been there a while just under the skin. The skin around them is still smooth and even toned. I dont know if i should keep using the product and see if i can get over this hurdle and maybe ill purge out to clear skin or if im just causing more damage each time I wash.
P.S. When I started using it I was at school and all week I was too, I didnt start noticing the breakout until I went to my gf's for easter for 4 days. Is it possible that maybe her hard water had an affect on this as when I returned to school things seem to start clearing. Its hard to believe that different water could have such an affect it just was a possibilty since the breakout coincided perfectly with me going to her house.
Very hard to say and different people will tell you different things. Personally I'd say that if you were gonna have a major break-out as a result of using the H&S it probably would have happened sooner. I once put Nicam gel on a large area of my face and broke out in the same area within two days - now I just use it on individual spots.
Back to H&S - I'd keep using it, maybe just once a day if you aren't already doing so. If you were having good results with it you will hopefully continue to do so.
Im still using it (on my back and chest) and it's amazing like nothing i have ever used before. I opted for derma doctors born to be mild wash for my face though since it's supposed to be as gentle as cetiphil, and my face has never been clearer.
Kamstan, can you keep us updated on your results with Born to be Mild? I just got mine yesterday, and it did make my face really smooth! The H&S worked for me at first, but I think something in it (possibly the dyes?) started really drying my face out so I only use it on my body now, with the BtbM on my face. I'm really hopeful. 😀
Im still using it (on my back and chest) and it's amazing like nothing i have ever used before. I opted for derma doctors born to be mild wash for my face though since it's supposed to be as gentle as cetiphil, and my face has never been clearer.
Kamstan, can you keep us updated on your results with Born to be Mild? I just got mine yesterday, and it did make my face really smooth! The H&S worked for me at first, but I think something in it (possibly the dyes?) started really drying my face out so I only use it on my body now, with the BtbM on my face. I'm really hopeful. 😀
Sure I will keep you guys posted on both products. I just started using renova at night and the born to be mild is great to use with that, it hasn't caused me any probs.
my acne condition was mild; one to two zits a week and oily skin. morning and night i would have to apply acne cream but now i no longer do that.
i started washing my face with head and shoulder for 3 weeks now and the results are incredible. my skin is incredible soft and smooth, i wouldn't expect from a shampoo but its actually the best cleanser i've used. it does not dry out your skin or irritate it. My acne is gone, sometimes i get white head but it goes away in 3 days or less.
the best part is that i no longer use any acne product and it feels great!. my regimin now is wash my face with head and shoulder and nothing else.
if you do try, make sure you get the Head and Shoulder Classic Clean without the conditioner in it. good luck and best wishes. i'm here to answer any questions.
you wash your face with head & shoulders?!?!?!?!
the thing i remember is that head & shoulders gave me cysts.
my acne condition was mild; one to two zits a week and oily skin. morning and night i would have to apply acne cream but now i no longer do that.
i started washing my face with head and shoulder for 3 weeks now and the results are incredible. my skin is incredible soft and smooth, i wouldn't expect from a shampoo but its actually the best cleanser i've used. it does not dry out your skin or irritate it. My acne is gone, sometimes i get white head but it goes away in 3 days or less.
the best part is that i no longer use any acne product and it feels great!. my regimin now is wash my face with head and shoulder and nothing else.
if you do try, make sure you get the Head and Shoulder Classic Clean without the conditioner in it. good luck and best wishes. i'm here to answer any questions.
you wash your face with head & shoulders?!?!?!?!
no offence, but you need to check into a mental institution.
the thing i remember is that head & shoulders gave me cysts.
so it didn't work for you, that doesn't mean it's crap and that all of us that are using it are mentle. I would use preety much anything to keep my skin clear.
OK GUYS I GOT A RELEVATION.
I did some more research and it appears that HEad and shoulders intenive care, is better because it doesnt have zinc in in, but it does contain 1% selenium sulfide, from what i've read, this is way better.
here is an except from a medical book.
Selenium sulfide
Selenium sulfide is a complementary drug for use in rare disorders or in exceptional
circumstances
Lotion , selenium sulfide 2.5% [not included on WHO Model List]
Detergent-based suspension (Shampoo), selenium sulfide 2.5%
Uses:
pityriasis versicolor (lotion), seborrhoeic dermatitis (detergent-based suspension)
Contraindications:
children under 5 years
Precautions:
do not apply to damaged skin (risk of systemic toxicity); avoid contact with eyes; do
not use within 48 hours of applying preparations for hair colouring, straightening, or
permanent waving
Administration:
Pityriasis versicolor, apply lotion with a small amount of water to the entire affected
area and rinse off after 10 minutes, repeat once daily for 7-14 days; or apply
undiluted lotion at bedtime and rinse off the following morning, repeat after 3 and 6
days
Seborrhoeic dermatitis, massage 5-10 ml of shampoo into wet hair and leave for 2-3
minutes before rinsing thoroughly; repeat twice weekly for 2 weeks, then once weekly
for 2 weeks, thereafter only when needed
Note. To minimize absorption, rinse hair thoroughly after use and remove all traces from skin
(including nails)
Adverse effects:
local irritation, hair discoloration or loss; absorption may result in systemic toxicity
including tremors, weakness, lethargy, pain in lower abdomen, occasional vomiting
(symptoms usually resolve within 10 days)
Sodium thiosulfate
Cutaneous solution, sodium thiosulfate 15%
Uses:
pityriasis versicolor; cyanide poisoning (section 4.2.7)
Administration:
Pityriasis versicolor, apply twice daily for 4 weeks
and here is where i found that book.
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i have been using head and shoulders for my dry scalp and around my forehead it has improved and i never really thought about it.
apparently the same condition that gives you a dry scalp and dandruff, may be connected to acne. Its all related to the inbalance of chemicals in the skin.
SOmeone already created a regimen that worked for them and the thread can be found here.
http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php?showtopic=94171
ok here is what the bottle looks like for the head and shoulders that doesnt contain zinc, but does contain selenium sulfide.
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well, I just strated using renova, so I dont know if it's purging or what. I was using the born to be mild wash wich seemed to be working great untill I started the renova. So I started using the haed and shoulders again for my face because it has kept my back and chest so clear. So I'm not sure if it's the wash or just purging. But Im going back to head and shoulders for my face and am going to see what happens. Of course then my face might be done purging, who knows but thats the plan. when I clear back up I will try the born to be mild wash and see if that was the cause. BUT the HEAD and SHOULDERS rocks...Im very happy with that stuff.
i never had any acne problem till i was in my 12th standard but now when im 21 yrs it bothers me its mild but still the marks it leaves takes lot of time to fade n go and when they go the pimples come i have nower out i had isotroin when i was in 12th std when i actualy didnt need the derm recommeneded then after that i took it without prescriptionn around 20 alltogeder i dont know but feel may b its beacause of that anywyz now its like pimple problem is ok but then marks r too much i have not used lot of creams but i use erytop for pimples some home made masks n ayurvedic stuff though it has reduced my problem but no noticeable results yet i use fair and lovely anti-marks cream for my marks and fair nad lovely multivitamin cream for my face they rare indian brands its helping though i take vitamins such as vit c-500 mg,vit e-400mg,2 garlic pearls daily im confused regarding should i start with zinc or vit a or vit b for better results and how much mg should i take and also vit c which im confusing 500 mg is it ok or high plzzzzz hlp me...
i never had any acne problem till i was in my 12th standard but now when im 21 yrs it bothers me its mild but still the marks it leaves takes lot of time to fade n go and when they go the pimples come i have nower out i had isotroin when i was in 12th std when i actualy didnt need the derm recommeneded then after that i took it without prescriptionn around 20 alltogeder i dont know but feel may b its beacause of that anywyz now its like pimple problem is ok but then marks r too much i have not used lot of creams but i use erytop for pimples some home made masks n ayurvedic stuff though it has reduced my problem but no noticeable results yet i use fair and lovely anti-marks cream for my marks and fair nad lovely multivitamin cream for my face they are indian brands its helping though i take vitamins such as vit c-500 mg,vit e-400mg,2 garlic pearls daily im confused regarding should i start with zinc or vit a or vit b for better results and how much mg should i take and also vit c which im confused 500 mg is it ok or high plzzzzz hlp me...
does head and shoulders shampoo really help in mild acne i really want to get rid of my pimples and can u suggest something for my marks plzzzzzzzzz i stay in indai so if that classic clean is not available then what should i try i have combination skin less of dry n more of normal not much oily plz lemme the ingredients used in that shampoo so i can find an alternative
ok since this sounds too good to be true, i decided to try it. i just washed my face with the head and shoulders classic clean with hydrazinc. i didnt change anything else in my regemin (except i replaced my purpose soap, of course). its been like 20 minutes, and my face doesnt feel dry or irritated which is a very good sign. ill keep you updated on my progress.
I'm still using Head and Shoulders once a day with good results. I'm not sure if these are to do with me stopping using Retin-A around the same time I started using the H&S. I found the retin-a dried my skin too much and made it look far worse.
I use H&S at night then apply Dermol 500 as a moisturiser, nothing else. In the mornings I was with the Dermol 500 and apply Nicam Gel to individual spots. Nicam Gel works well to heal up spots faster - also known as Freederm.
Im still using the head and shoulders for back and chest, and it's still working. I stopped using it for my face because I found a product called born to be mild that is a really gentle cleanser with 2% zinc. But around that same time I started using renova, so I was experiencing breakouts. So I stopped the born to be mild and started using the head and shoulders along side my renova and found that is was too harsh to use with the renova (it was totally fine prior to renova and clreared me, but im using renova for scars and such)so anyways, I was extremly dry and getting like a rash so I stopped the usage of the head and shoulders on my face and am now using the born to be mild again as of last night. I think my initial purging from the renova has gone away, now I need to get rid of this rash. I will keep you updated on how the born to be mild is working out with the renova usage.