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(@veganocity)

Posted : 02/13/2007 11:03 pm

On a completely different note, yoga kicked the crap out of me yesterday.

Cam >B)

mmmm, yoga is my favorite recreational activity EVER!! The gf makes fun of me because when she askes me how class was I go on too long and her eyes glaze over and I know she has no idea what I mean when I say that I couldn't believe that I got into a bound yoga mudra for the first time ever, or whatever it is. Heh. Oh well, her loss.

What kind of yoga do you do?

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(@malcolm-cringe)

Posted : 02/14/2007 10:47 am

I do Hatha yoga. I used to do Iyengar yoga years and years ago, and I just recently re-started with Hatha. The great thing about yoga is that you can make it as challenging as you think your body can take. My problem is that I try to push it, even if I'm already totally exhausted.

 

My skin is doing better today. The spots are de-activating, thanks to my frequent HP disinfection and BP slathering. They got a bit crusty yesterday, but I managed to peel some of that off this morning so it looks pretty much smooth and clear (with a dot of concealer or two). I'm hoping to be (honestly, unconcealedly) clear by this weekend again.

 

Cam >B)

 

What kind of yoga do you do?
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(@malcolm-cringe)

Posted : 02/15/2007 11:26 am

The crusties came off nicely yesterday when I was washing my face last night. So now again I have no active spots, just a couple of red marks. But these seem to fade pretty quickly for me so I'm not really bothered.

 

(Am I bovvered?)

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/15/2007 1:27 pm

 

nah, don't be bovvered. :D

 

I made it to all 4 of my Pilates classes this week. My butt has also been kicked. But it's a good kind of kicked.

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Posted : 02/16/2007 11:31 am

Grr. I got another non-inflammatory spot last night, this time on my forehead. Closed comedone, but rather large and out of nowhere. I just dealt with it and made sure that it was totally disinfected before slathering some BP on it and going to bed. These little red marks are adding up to a big annoyance. But technically, I can still say that the active spot count is still zero. That's a good thing. Now just heal (and heel!), skin!

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/18/2007 6:21 am

As I was washing my face tonight, it seemed like one dying spot on my face had a bit of action going on. I couldn't just leave it alone so I tried to see if I could get anything out. I couldn't so I just hydrogen peroxided it, which is a bit of overkill, but I find the bubbling action to be pretty satisfying. It seems to have worked, even if it does look a little more scabby as a result.

 

I've started taking vitamins to battle the problems from the inside out, hopefully to head some spots off at the pass. I've had some great results years and years ago, mega-dosing on vitamin A, but there's a real risk of hypervitaminosis so I'm very sensible about it now. I just take some vitamin A, C, and zinc. Let's hope that yields more consistently clear skin.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/19/2007 11:35 am

That spot's a bit of a scabby mess, but otherwise my skin's doing just fine.

 

In other news, I found a good chewable adult multi-vitamin. There's something about the coating on the easy-to-swallow tablets that makes me nauseated so I'm glad to have one that I can take without barfing.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/19/2007 12:39 pm

That spot's a bit of a scabby mess, but otherwise my skin's doing just fine.

In other news, I found a good chewable adult multi-vitamin. There's something about the coating on the easy-to-swallow tablets that makes me nauseated so I'm glad to have one that I can take without barfing.

Cam >B)

How long before you were clear from DKR? I've been on for about 3 weeks and I still broke out pretty bad on my chin this past week, probably due to PMS. I'm just curious with how long to give DKR before deciding this regimen isn't for me. I really want it to work, but I do wear makeup which may slow the success slightly, but I"ve always worn the same makeup and until the past 2 to 3 years my acne was VERY mild. Any suggestions? I just started taking Evening Primrose oil softgels and Flax Borage Oil softgels yesterday to see if it is a hormonal thing, which I think it is, this may be the answer for me. By the way, I'm a 27 year old female.

Regimen:

Morning:

Purpose liquid cleanser

Dan Kern's BP

Complex 15 moisturizer

Oil Controlling makeup

Evening:

Purpose liquid cleanser

Dan Kern's BP

Complex 15 moisturizer

Been doing an Aspirin Mask every night before putting Dan's BP on and it seems to be drying out the active areas well.

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Posted : 02/19/2007 1:32 pm

Well, my first clear day on the DKR was day 52, and the DKR kept me pretty darn clear. But since I'm getting a little older (32 now), I figured that I should start to work a little more on my skin texture. That's why I moved to a regimen with both BP and retinoids.

 

If you're looking for answers about the DKR, you'd probably get a lot better advice on the DKR forum. I'm pretty sure that the response will be to give the DKR a good three months before evaluating whether it's working for you and that you stick to the regimen precisely (meaning, don't do the aspirin mask). But check with the moderators on that forum to be sure. I haven't been visiting there for a while now.

 

If you're experiencing cycle-related break-outs, I'm pretty sure that LionQueen here has had some good success with Aleve. You might read her thread to find out more about it.

 

Good luck!

 

Cam >B)

 

That spot's a bit of a scabby mess, but otherwise my skin's doing just fine.

 

In other news, I found a good chewable adult multi-vitamin. There's something about the coating on the easy-to-swallow tablets that makes me nauseated so I'm glad to have one that I can take without barfing.

 

Cam >B)

 

How long before you were clear from DKR? I've been on for about 3 weeks and I still broke out pretty bad on my chin this past week, probably due to PMS. I'm just curious with how long to give DKR before deciding this regimen isn't for me. I really want it to work, but I do wear makeup which may slow the success slightly, but I"ve always worn the same makeup and until the past 2 to 3 years my acne was VERY mild. Any suggestions? I just started taking Evening Primrose oil softgels and Flax Borage Oil softgels yesterday to see if it is a hormonal thing, which I think it is, this may be the answer for me. By the way, I'm a 27 year old female.

 

Regimen:

 

Morning:

Purpose liquid cleanser

Dan Kern's BP

Complex 15 moisturizer

Oil Controlling makeup

 

Evening:

Purpose liquid cleanser

Dan Kern's BP

Complex 15 moisturizer

 

Been doing an Aspirin Mask every night before putting Dan's BP on and it seems to be drying out the active areas well.

 

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Posted : 02/20/2007 11:20 am

So this morning, the scabby mess came off, leaving a bit of a red mark, but it isn't too bad, all things considered. So I look pretty well normal again. Gotta love the faster skin cycle caused by retinoids. If you are stupid and scabbify yourself, you don't have to live with the results of your impetuous stupidity for so long.

 

It's probably just psychosomatic, but I'm feeling like my skin is already benefiting from the addition of a vitamin regimen. Years and years ago (after a course of Accutane was wearing off), I mega-dosed on vitamin A, and that really cleared up my skin again. I really, really don't recommend that, but I do know that vitamins can potentially really help my skin. I'm being sensible about it this time.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/21/2007 4:46 pm

My vitamin C ran out so I trekked over to the drug store to pick up some more. The bottle of 1000 mg was on sale so I got that instead. If it's too much vitamin all at once, I might split it in half, but I don't think that it should be a problem. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, right, so I'd just pee the excess out?

 

Now that those spots are cleared up (with a red mark left, darnitall), I can refocus back on the reason I started using a retinoid: smoother skin. I'm in week 13 of the retinoids, and I can definitely see a difference in the texture of my skin. It seems more even and dewy. The winter weather can make it a little dry every now and then, but for the most part, I can control that with a little moisturizer. I'm not expecting the retinoids to make me look like I'm 20 again; I'm just hoping to look the best I can at my age. Come on, retinoids! Do your stuff!

 

It seems so age-inappropriate to be battling acne and wrinkles at the same time.

 

Cam >B)

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(@tikvica)

Posted : 02/23/2007 4:32 am

It seems so age-inappropriate to be battling acne and wrinkles at the same time.

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(@malcolm-cringe)

Posted : 02/23/2007 2:05 pm

I started using Johnson's Head-to-Toe Baby Wash today as my cleanser. I ran out of Dan's cleanser, and, as much as I like it, it's a little bit of a pain to get it shipped. The new wash is gentle, local, and very inexpensive. I think it should be just fine. I didn't notice any adverse reaction to it, but I just started it today. Time will tell.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/24/2007 1:58 pm

I am being smart about this one. I got a spot on my right forehead, but it's in its infancy. I'm going to leave it alone. I'm going to leave it alone. I'm going to leave it alone.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/27/2007 1:56 am

Of course, I didn't leave it alone. But it all worked out for the better.

 

I've also ditched the salicylic acid pads. They seem to be irritating my pores and drying me out a bit too much. The pores on my nose and just under my eyes would frequently look red but would never turn into pimples. The combination was just too harsh.

 

The GA in the Diacneal should do enough exfoliating anyway, even though it doesn't have the same penetrating power of a BHA.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 02/27/2007 4:08 pm

I've heard of others using the Johnson and Johnson for face wash and it has worked well for others. I use the Johnson and Johnson Purpose liquid cleanser and LOVE it!! It really does make my face feel so soft and clean. Just a suggestion.

 

I purchased an AHA lotion and Alpha Hydrox Retinol ResQ and am looking forward to seeing results with the diminishment of red marks and wrinkles wouldn't be bad either --- even though I"m only 27 years old --- couldn't hurt any. You should check the products out on Drugstore.com. They both have Excellent Reviews and may be along the lines of what you would want for the texture of your skin.

 

Have you tried Sudocrem for the healing of blemishes? Another product I have to rave on because I love it!! Great for healing and reducing redness.

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Posted : 02/28/2007 11:06 am

Ditching the salicylic acid has calmed the irritated pores. My skin feels better overall, too. Good news all around.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 03/01/2007 12:12 pm

It snowed in Vancouver last night. It's been kind of cold here, and my skin has been a bit dry as a result. I added a couple of drops of jojoba into my moisturizer this morning and voilA, no more dryness. Smooth and even.

 

I saw what might have wanted to turn into a spot on the left of my forehead last night. But I slathered some BP on it, and it was gone this morning. Love that. So I'm not going to count that as a spot. I guess that means that I have no active spots right now. That shaving-related mark on my right jaw is a little red looking still, but it's not scabby any more.

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Posted : 03/04/2007 12:54 pm

I had another small, shaving-related spot just to the left of my mouth. These kinds of spots are kind of annoying because, if there's a hair under there causing some irritation, it has to take its own time to come out. And I hate being patient. Luckily, this one was just an irritated pore and not an ingrown so it was easy to deal with. And I've started using isopropyl alcohol on spots instead of hydrogen peroxide. You don't get the satisfying bubbling action, but you also don't get the scabby mess afterward.

 

That shaving-related spot is inactive (and my spots now seem not to last very long anyway) so I technically have no active spots. And apart from the redness of this last spot, the skin's looking pretty good. But I would like to have a good few solid days of absolutely no activity. That would be very nice. Heck, let's make it a few good solid weeks while we're at it.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 03/06/2007 11:30 am

It's been a couple of days with no bad activity.

 

I've dialed back the amount of Diacneal I use each day. I was using about two green pea size drops every night, but I think that only one drop will suffice. If I use too much Diacneal, I don't break out, but a few pores get a little irritated, causing these tiny micro-blisters or something. I'm hoping that this smaller amount will also be effective. It will definitely be less expensive.

 

I love that you can get Diacneal at the local drug store in Canada. I wish that they also stocked Green Cream.

 

Cam >B)

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(@brandolynn)

Posted : 03/06/2007 11:37 am

hey Cam,

Just peeking in on your progress.

Sounds like things are going fine for you.

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Posted : 03/07/2007 12:44 pm

Brandy,

 

Thanks for stopping by. It looks like I might be getting the hang of this. It's only taken since 1988. ;)

 

I see that you're still being an amazing support for the DKR folks. I know I relied on your experience a lot!

 

Cam >B)

 

hey Cam,

Just peeking in on your progress.

Sounds like things are going fine for you.

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Posted : 03/08/2007 5:55 pm

Still good.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 03/12/2007 10:59 am

OK, so I'm getting a little annoyed with the shaving-related irritation (which occasionally turns into a spot). I used to use the Mach 3, which worked best, I found, when a little dull. I noticed, though, that I don't get any irritation when I use my boyfriend's Gillette Sensor so I bought one of my own. He's got skin that's really sensitive to shaving so I figure if it's good enough for him...

 

I got one ingrown hair that I dug out (pretty smoothly and without much fuss). It wasn't a pimple, per se, and it didn't really ever become what I would call an active spot. It's pretty well gone now and doesn't hurt to touch any more. So while I'm not technically clear, I technically have no active spots.

 

I used a little more Diacneal a couple of days ago because I was near the end of the tube, and in my efforts to squeeze it out, I squeezed out too much. I didn't want to put it back in the tube so I just used it. And wouldn't you know it, the pores around my nose got a little red and irritated. I don't break out on my nose ever but it just looked a little like I'm Andy Capp after a night of boozing. It calmed down after I washed off the Diacneal in the morning. But I'll be more careful in the future.

 

Cam >B)

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Posted : 03/15/2007 10:00 am

I've had another small beard-related (not shaving-related) spot. But that was here and gone within a day. So no complaints.

 

It's starting to get more consistently warm here in Vancouver so it will soon be the season to be hanging out outside. I don't get any colour from the sun since I always wear sunscreen so I'll be adding a sunless tanner to my regimen. Last year, I used Neutrogena's micromist with some pretty consistently good results. I was just starting Dan Kern's Regimen (then the Clear Skin Regimen) at the time so I'm not sure if any break-outs I had back then were because of the sunless tanner. We'll see how it all works with the Diacneal. It's only a once-a-week thing so I'm not expecting any problems.

 

Cam >B)

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