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Day # 17. Things are not off to a good start AT ALL! I woke up to little bright red spots on my left mouth, chin, jaw area. It's like when you have an allergic reaction that starts off as redness and multiplies into bumps that get big. I so don't want to leave my house but i know that this will get worse so taking a day off only means i'll have to face the colleagues tomorrow. I can't say i'm surprised as week 3 is when many people report BIG BREAKOUTS......sigh. Wish it was Friday already.
@ Faith in Butterflies, i think you are right about using 1/2 pump for one more week. Moisturizer does the trick but my face burns on and off. Wishing it were month three already.
Thanks guys! I am feeling down about it but i know that it is the process of things. Most people seem to break out excessively and experience additional irritation among weeks3-5. I'm still here and still giving it time.
Team Regimen all the way
Yes, weeks 3 and 4 for me were the worst. The acne on my face practically almost doubled. It was at that point I almost quit the regimen. Glad I didn't thought. The trick for me was to always keep myself busy so I rarely thought about it. I didn't want to be counting the days because it just seemed to make it longer.
Keep on it girl! Hopefully you will see some wonderful skin at the end of this somewhat painful process. 
DAY # 20
I got my first skin compliment in a while......woot woot! Some random lady came up to me and said that i had nice skin. I felt weird about it especially since i was flaking and am breaking out more on my chin and around my mouth area. But i was gracious and said thank you. My forehead has been doing extremely well and those small bumps are gone. Under my chin has also cleared up tremendously. My cheeks are also getting better. My chin/mouth unfortunately continues to struggle but the bumps are not as big and they tend to go down with bp use fairly quickly. Dryness has gotten worse but i think that is due to the fluctuating weather and slowly trying to up my BP use to 3/4 pumps.
Overall, the regimen has been going ok. My acne is still there but this routine has been giving me hope.
We'll see what the end of the month brings.
DAY # 20
I got my first skin compliment in a while......woot woot! Some random lady came up to me and said that i had nice skin. I felt weird about it especially since i was flaking and am breaking out more on my chin and around my mouth area. But i was gracious and said thank you. My forehead has been doing extremely well and those small bumps are gone. Under my chin has also cleared up tremendously. My cheeks are also getting better. My chin/mouth unfortunately continues to struggle but the bumps are not as big and they tend to go down with bp use fairly quickly. Dryness has gotten worse but i think that is due to the fluctuating weather and slowly trying to up my BP use to 3/4 pumps.
Overall, the regimen has been going ok. My acne is still there but this routine has been giving me hope.
We'll see what the end of the month brings.
How great is it to get a genuine compliment?? At first you would be like..."did they really just say my skin looks good?"...definitely a weird feeling at first...but I could get used to it. Haha. Glad you are seeing some definite improvements.
Soon enough your skin will get used to the BP and maybe you can start incorporating in the AHA for hyper pigmentation.
Keep up the good work.
DAY # 20
I got my first skin compliment in a while......woot woot! Some random lady came up to me and said that i had nice skin. I felt weird about it especially since i was flaking and am breaking out more on my chin and around my mouth area. But i was gracious and said thank you. My forehead has been doing extremely well and those small bumps are gone. Under my chin has also cleared up tremendously. My cheeks are also getting better. My chin/mouth unfortunately continues to struggle but the bumps are not as big and they tend to go down with bp use fairly quickly. Dryness has gotten worse but i think that is due to the fluctuating weather and slowly trying to up my BP use to 3/4 pumps.
Overall, the regimen has been going ok. My acne is still there but this routine has been giving me hope.
We'll see what the end of the month brings.
Getting compliments on your skin already, that definitely tells you that the Regimen is working! Great to hear that you're seeing improvements, I've got a feeling it'll just keep getting better from here onward. It's been a long time since I've held out any sincere hope in an acne treatment because I've used SO many and most have turned out to be rubbish, so I definitely know what you mean when you finally find something that's effective and it actually works...so I have to second that, The Regimen inspires a ton of hope!
Keep on rollin, Sasch...you're making awesome progress.
DAY # 20
I got my first skin compliment in a while......woot woot! Some random lady came up to me and said that i had nice skin. I felt weird about it especially since i was flaking and am breaking out more on my chin and around my mouth area. But i was gracious and said thank you. My forehead has been doing extremely well and those small bumps are gone. Under my chin has also cleared up tremendously. My cheeks are also getting better. My chin/mouth unfortunately continues to struggle but the bumps are not as big and they tend to go down with bp use fairly quickly. Dryness has gotten worse but i think that is due to the fluctuating weather and slowly trying to up my BP use to 3/4 pumps.
Overall, the regimen has been going ok. My acne is still there but this routine has been giving me hope.
We'll see what the end of the month brings.
Just the other day my mom told me my forehead looked clear and I was so happy to hear that! I've had acne on ny forehead for the longest.. But yeah feels awesome to hear compliments
Btw you should put up pics so we can see your progress. I feel like we're all breaking out around our mouth lol
Day # 23 Week 4 Day 2
Acne Wise: getting red bumps without puss around my mouth/chin area (more on my right side than left) I am also breaking out more on inner cheek closer to my mouth. Forehead: pretty clear. Under Jaw: pretty clear. Cheeks: Few small pimples (mostly on inner cheek). Chin/Mouth : Breaking out
Overall, i have seen improvement on the regimen. The true test will be to see if my mouth/chin area can get and stay clear
My anxiety has definitely lessened since starting the regimen so we'll see what the next few weeks bring.
Day # 23 Week 4 Day 2
Acne Wise: getting red bumps without puss around my mouth/chin area (more on my right side than left) I am also breaking out more on inner cheek closer to my mouth. Forehead: pretty clear. Under Jaw: pretty clear. Cheeks: Few small pimples (mostly on inner cheek). Chin/Mouth : Breaking out
Overall, i have seen improvement on the regimen. The true test will be to see if my mouth/chin area can get and stay clear
My anxiety has definitely lessened since starting the regimen so we'll see what the next few weeks bring.
I still have breakouts on my chin and tiny ones on my mouth, it might be bc we're not putting BP there sometimes? who knows but I'm sure the Regimen will clear those up.
Glad to hear you're not as stressed, you're doing good buddy
Day # 23 Week 4 Day 2
Acne Wise: getting red bumps without puss around my mouth/chin area (more on my right side than left) I am also breaking out more on inner cheek closer to my mouth. Forehead: pretty clear. Under Jaw: pretty clear. Cheeks: Few small pimples (mostly on inner cheek). Chin/Mouth : Breaking out
Overall, i have seen improvement on the regimen. The true test will be to see if my mouth/chin area can get and stay clear
My anxiety has definitely lessened since starting the regimen so we'll see what the next few weeks bring.
Hang tough, Sasch, awesome to hear that you're still seeing improvements! I just got a new pimple myself near my mouth today so that seems to be like a problem area for many people while on the Regimen. Sending good vibes your way
Day # 24
There is a circle of redness around my mouth and i also have pimples there. This happened last week Monday two and went down in a day or two so not stressing. Since increasing to almost 1 pump my face has been getting more red. I have also experienced more itching. I think i will hang tough at 1 pump for a few weeks and see what happens. I got two pimples that seem as if they may get inflamed on my right upper cheek. This is a real shitty start to my week but hey, it's only week 4 - the big breakout time. I think i'm also in a bitter mode cause i paid $300 + to get a hairstyle that looks like shit! Gonna have to re-do the whole thing and pay to have it done.....so annoying.
Hope everyone has a better start to their week
Day # 24
There is a circle of redness around my mouth and i also have pimples there. This happened last week Monday two and went down in a day or two so not stressing. Since increasing to almost 1 pump my face has been getting more red. I have also experienced more itching. I think i will hang tough at 1 pump for a few weeks and see what happens. I got two pimples that seem as if they may get inflamed on my right upper cheek. This is a real shitty start to my week but hey, it's only week 4 - the big breakout time. I think i'm also in a bitter mode cause i paid $300 + to get a hairstyle that looks like shit! Gonna have to re-do the whole thing and pay to have it done.....so annoying.
Hope everyone has a better start to their week
Awww man!! I feel you on the redness and sorry to hear what happened to your hairstyle, they never do it like you want them to!
Just a few more weeks
Day # 24
There is a circle of redness around my mouth and i also have pimples there. This happened last week Monday two and went down in a day or two so not stressing. Since increasing to almost 1 pump my face has been getting more red. I have also experienced more itching. I think i will hang tough at 1 pump for a few weeks and see what happens. I got two pimples that seem as if they may get inflamed on my right upper cheek. This is a real shitty start to my week but hey, it's only week 4 - the big breakout time. I think i'm also in a bitter mode cause i paid $300 + to get a hairstyle that looks like shit! Gonna have to re-do the whole thing and pay to have it done.....so annoying.
Hope everyone has a better start to their week
Hair grows back...it just sucks that you paid so much for it.
I remember my week 4 and it was right about that time I wanted to quit. My entire face was red and itchy and the burning feeling lasted almost the whole day. I basically wanted to sit in front of the a/c while putting on moisturizer the whole time. The worst part is still having to go through your daily routine when all I wanted to do was hide in some batcave.
Don't let it discourage you Sasch! Hopefully the coming weeks will be much better.
Thanks ladies for the encouragement. i am in such a better place today.
MONTH ONE: DONE! So i've been on The Regimen for one month and here is whats happening.
My face is doing incredibly well! Forehead only has a few clogged pores, cheeks basically clear, chin doing much better. Under my chin is struggling but there has been improvement. i just got my period so we'll see how that affects things. My skin feels so smooth after i apply moiturizer and it only flakes occassionally around my mouth. The redness is there but it doesn't bother me as much as acne does. I do itch occassionally but its tolerable. I am happy with my progress so far and hope things only get better from here on out. I will wait till about month 3 before i will definitively say that the Regimen works for me.
Hope all my Regimen teamates are doing well!
Hope everyone has a great Memorial Weekend!
Thanks ladies for the encouragement. i am in such a better place today.
MONTH ONE: DONE! So i've been on The Regimen for one month and here is whats happening.
My face is doing incredibly well! Forehead only has a few clogged pores, cheeks basically clear, chin doing much better. Under my chin is struggling but there has been improvement. i just got my period so we'll see how that affects things. My skin feels so smooth after i apply moiturizer and it only flakes occassionally around my mouth. The redness is there but it doesn't bother me as much as acne does. I do itch occassionally but its tolerable. I am happy with my progress so far and hope things only get better from here on out. I will wait till about month 3 before i will definitively say that the Regimen works for me.
Hope all my Regimen teamates are doing well!
Hope everyone has a great Memorial Weekend!
That's awesome!! I'm happy for you
Seems like we're all pretty happy with our results so far.
Week 5 Day 3
Sooooooooooooo......my period one this battle. My acne has gotten worse and multiplied around my mouth area and the corner of my chin - on both sides of my face. It is very red and bumpy but no white heads ....yet. That area seems to get more bumpy then less bumpy then more bumpy then less bumpy without ever getting clear....sigh. i hate it so much. It is also itching up a storm today so i wouldn't be surprised if i woke up tomorrow with all those pimples surfacing.
To not be all doom and gloom, the rest of my face is doing well with only a few small pimples here and there. Month 3 can't come soon enough
Thanks for the encouraging words Faith! It is quite discouraging to be doing so well and then BAM .....another breakout. It makes me doubt if this treatment will even work for me. i am also worried abotu using more BP as 1 pump twice a day really does a number on my skin. Will keep to that dosage for another wek before deciding whether to move up or not.
We gotta stay strong team!
Thanks for the encouraging words Faith! It is quite discouraging to be doing so well and then BAM .....another breakout. It makes me doubt if this treatment will even work for me. i am also worried abotu using more BP as 1 pump twice a day really does a number on my skin. Will keep to that dosage for another wek before deciding whether to move up or not.
We gotta stay strong team!
Heyy!! Don't say that missy!! It will work for all of us, AS LONG as we are patient and consistent with it!
One for all and all for one! 
Thanks for the encouraging words Faith! It is quite discouraging to be doing so well and then BAM .....another breakout. It makes me doubt if this treatment will even work for me. i am also worried abotu using more BP as 1 pump twice a day really does a number on my skin. Will keep to that dosage for another wek before deciding whether to move up or not.
We gotta stay strong team!
Hang tough, Sasch...it'll be worth it in the end. We're all pulling for you!