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90% Clear, Need Help For Extra 10%

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(@cubb)

Posted : 10/15/2013 12:47 am

Hi All,

I have finally gotten about 90 percent clear through the use of cerave foaming cleanser and shaving everyday. I am still getting clogged pores that are deep under my skin. They appear as white little bumps on my cheeks. Sometimes they can emerge to the surface and become inflamed and other times they just go away. Is there anything i can do to prevent these without messing up the progress i have already achieved.

I was thinking about switching to a glycolic face wash but am afraid it will cause harm.

Thanks!

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(@garrettryan)

Posted : 10/15/2013 2:40 am

 

Personally I think one of the biggest mistakes people make with their skin is trying really to get that final 10%. It's usually then when they upset/irritate their skin to much!

 

If you're keen on getting the very last bit cleared up a glycolic wash would be a good next step to take! I never found them very irritating, and for very mild clogged pores they can do the trick!

 

Give it some thought~ Don't rush into anything that might irritate your skin. Especially if you have such good results already!

 

Hope this helps (:

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(@dunedain)

Posted : 10/15/2013 7:30 am

You could try Paula's Choice 2% BHA products. I haven't personally used it myself - I know why am I recommending this - but I've heard great things about it especially when it comes to clogged pores. I am planning to try it myself once I am as clear as you are! I would say with whatever product you end up switching to, try it on a small part of your skin first, so if it does break you out, it's not everywhere.

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(@green-gables)

Posted : 10/16/2013 2:05 pm

You may just have some impacted pores. A couple of salicylic acid + lactic peels may clear them permanently.

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(@calumma)

Posted : 10/16/2013 3:48 pm

Subscribe to the previous posters that recommend BHA and AHA peels. I love the combination of Paula's Choice 2% gel daily and every 2-3 days I substitute my evening BHA with the 10% AHA from the weekly resurfacing treatment from the resist series.

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