mickey67 0 Share Posted November 29, 2006 My skin is doing really well on tane. I have very minimal irritation, redness or dryness.I'm picky about my make-up, and found one that I love. Unfortunately, to get it oil free, non-comogenic, etc...it is a "skin clearing" formula. The salicylic acid content is on .6% though.I have had no increase in skin irritation in using it. My face does peel a little bit, but only about once a day and it is more of an exfoliating kind of effect. I'm wondering if that small amount of SA would do that.Since it is not irritating my skin, I'm assuming there is no issue with me continuing to use it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lostinmyface 0 Share Posted November 29, 2006 My skin is doing really well on tane. I have very minimal irritation, redness or dryness.I'm picky about my make-up, and found one that I love. Unfortunately, to get it oil free, non-comogenic, etc...it is a "skin clearing" formula. The salicylic acid content is on .6% though.I have had no increase in skin irritation in using it. My face does peel a little bit, but only about once a day and it is more of an exfoliating kind of effect. I'm wondering if that small amount of SA would do that.Since it is not irritating my skin, I'm assuming there is no issue with me continuing to use it?Do you mind if I ask what make-up you use? I'm currntly looking for a new make-up and it's so hard to find something I like. I used to love MAC but was told it was really bad for acne prone skin.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickey67 0 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 My skin is doing really well on tane. I have very minimal irritation, redness or dryness.I'm picky about my make-up, and found one that I love. Unfortunately, to get it oil free, non-comogenic, etc...it is a "skin clearing" formula. The salicylic acid content is on .6% though.I have had no increase in skin irritation in using it. My face does peel a little bit, but only about once a day and it is more of an exfoliating kind of effect. I'm wondering if that small amount of SA would do that.Since it is not irritating my skin, I'm assuming there is no issue with me continuing to use it?Do you mind if I ask what make-up you use? I'm currntly looking for a new make-up and it's so hard to find something I like. I used to love MAC but was told it was really bad for acne prone skin....I'm using Almay "Clear Complextion Make-Up." It's a liquid, and I apply it with a sponge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beentheredonethat 6 Share Posted November 29, 2006 It's probably exacerbating the peeling - but if your skin doesn't seem irritated i think it's OK to keep using it. If you develop any irritation though - ditch the SA first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beauty Bot 0 Share Posted November 29, 2006 you're lucky! when I was using SA on accutane (1%) for body wash..... after a few weeks my skin felt like it was on FIRE! lolI put that stuff away after that and still have yet to touch it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
10YrsNCountin 0 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I'm sure that the reason that you're aren't supposed to use topicals whilst taking accutane is because they have the potential to make the drying/irritation worse.Alone the Benzo P or Sali A can cause irritation. Add that to the accutane and you could be in trouble. It makes sense not to put them toghether.However, if its not actually causing any problems then you should be fine.*Also, I know that finallymejess is a good regular here at acne.org, but I've never actually said how good her portrait looks. Quite a stunner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
through the glass 0 Share Posted November 30, 2006 i use it it doesnt irritate me at all so i am happy and i dont shed at all any more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
