msct3454 0 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I had a breakout a couple of months ago on my face. I started using Proactive Cleansing Wash (Salylic Acid) and my face has been dry since then. I just purchased proactive oil-free moisturizer but I am worried it is causing whiteheads (I hadn't had a whitehead for 2-3 weeks and now I have had 3 since I started using it a week ago). I using the proactive in the morning, wash my face in the middle the day with no soap (Just a washcloth), wash face at night and apple ACV. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LionQueen 40 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I've heard a lot of bad things about that cleanser!If you want to treat your skin with SA, I think you are better off using a gentle, pH balanced cleanser with no active ingredients, and a leave-on SA product such as the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid or gel.Read Snow Queen's pinned thread at the top of this forum for more good info on cleansers and moisturizers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msct3454 0 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 I'm afraid to try something new. The proactive has been doing a pretty good job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mulzachan 0 Share Posted March 18, 2007 does that mean youre washing three times a day? cuz that might be a little irritating for your face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msct3454 0 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 I shower in the morning. Wash face with water and washcloth in the afternoon and at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mulzachan 0 Share Posted March 18, 2007 well, its either too much washing or its the cleanser, so you might want to just try and change a little something and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msct3454 0 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 The parts where it is really dry are the parts where I don't apply the cleanser. Could it be that I am over washing or is it the ACV? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acne_battle 6 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have a suggestion. Please dont use proactiv! It is one of the worst treatments for acne. Most of the members on this site will tell you the same thing. You might want to do what Im gonna try, Paulas Choice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ariventa 67 Share Posted March 20, 2007 The problem with dry skin is that it is VERY slow to heal and recover, making the problem worse as time goes on. Most oil-free moisturizers suck, flat out. The best thing you can do is to use a good barrier product like Vaseline. Before you freak out, Vaseline (petrolatum) is totally non-comedogenic and totally safe (Kligman, a famous dermatologist conducted a study using vaseline and he found it actually improved acne). WHat vaseline does is create a barrier that keeps the bad stuff out (environmental pollutants) and the good stuff in (moisture that your skin is losing to the atmosphere). SImply put, vaseline si like a giant band-aid you put on your skin that protects it ans let's it heal. It also accelerates healing so everything should heal faster than before. If you don't want to use the pure stuff, there are plenty of moisturizers with petrolatum (vaseline) or its derivitive, mineral oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acne_battle 6 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm afraid to try something new. The proactive has been doing a pretty good job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acne_battle 6 Share Posted March 20, 2007 The problem with dry skin is that it is VERY slow to heal and recover, making the problem worse as time goes on. Most oil-free moisturizers suck, flat out. The best thing you can do is to use a good barrier product like Vaseline. Before you freak out, Vaseline (petrolatum) is totally non-comedogenic and totally safe (Kligman, a famous dermatologist conducted a study using vaseline and he found it actually improved acne). WHat vaseline does is create a barrier that keeps the bad stuff out (environmental pollutants) and the good stuff in (moisture that your skin is losing to the atmosphere). SImply put, vaseline si like a giant band-aid you put on your skin that protects it ans let's it heal. It also accelerates healing so everything should heal faster than before. If you don't want to use the pure stuff, there are plenty of moisturizers with petrolatum (vaseline) or its derivitive, mineral oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msct3454 0 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm going to try vaseline. I want to put it on before I go to bed but what about the ACV I use. Can I still put it in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acne_battle 6 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I think you could use the ACV. A lot of people on the org love that stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ariventa 67 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm going to try vaseline. I want to put it on before I go to bed but what about the ACV I use. Can I still put it in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msct3454 0 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 And this won't clog my pores? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ariventa 67 Share Posted March 21, 2007 No. In fact, since I started using it, my clogged pores have disappeared. Vaseline is found to be totally non-comedogenic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msct3454 0 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Can anyone recommend a cleansing wash with salylic acid that isn't as harsh as proactive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ariventa 67 Share Posted March 21, 2007 medicated cleansers are worthless. The product isn't on your face long enough to be effective and most probably aren't ph balanced for exfoliation(important). If you want SA< get a leave on product. As far as cleaners go, anything non-medicated will do. The job of a cleanser is to remove excess oil dirt, and makeup. That's it. I find baby washes to be cheap and very effective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Modernity 0 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Can anyone recommend a cleansing wash with salylic acid that isn't as harsh as proactive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
