Ryan Valmont 0 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Ok so i've broken out quite badly in the last week...but i tryed something i don't usually try..."SOAP"Yeah i wash and clean myself blah blah..but i never use soap on my FACE...but after feeling real down i tryed itMade it into a thick lather and really rubbed and spread it out all over my faceday 1: Soft skin...looks somewhat betterday 2: EVEN better looking...red marks fadingOk i know people say soap doesn't help...but i can't exsplain any other reason why my face is starting to look clearer.i'll post as i progress further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude16 0 Share Posted August 29, 2004 What kind of soap are you using? I always use Dove soap. The non-drying, no fragrance kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted August 29, 2004 Yeah it's dove...making my skin feel better than it's ever felt...also seems to be getting clearer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 3rd day and my skin is looking even better....acept for some red marksI heard "vita-k" can make red acne marks dissapear?...where in the uk would i get this product?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexAlmighty 0 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Your happiness will be short i assure you of that I hope it works for you even that i doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Why short...what makes you say that mr.doom&gloom? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli 0 Share Posted August 31, 2004 You're not using any other topical or oral medications, just using soap? I think soap or any mild cleanser is good to keep the skin fresh and clean externally, while getting rid of the dead skin cells.. But as to killing acne, there's no active ingredient for it to kill the bacteria or fade the red marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anise_ 0 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm using Dove Sensitive Skin soap, it's nice stuff I still use other treatments and topicals though, since that's what actually keeps me from breaking out.Anyway, what were you using before?If your old cleanser was medicated/exfoliative, it could have been too harsh on your skin. It probably dried out your skin (that's why the Dove would make it feel softer and healthier) and irritated it (making your red marks and overall skin color/texture look worse). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted August 31, 2004 You're not using any other topical or oral medications, just using soap? I think soap or any mild cleanser is good to keep the skin fresh and clean externally, while getting rid of the dead skin cells.. But as to killing acne, there's no active ingredient for it to kill the bacteria or fade the red marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookingtobeclear 0 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Ryan - I personally can't use Dove - I think the moisturizer in it and my skin don't agree with each other. Is Dove really a soap or a detergent, though? Most soaps are no longer soaps these days.However, with that said, the best product I ever used was Ivory soap over anything else. And I've tried all the store bought to the department store to the natural alternative stuff. Recently I bought a soap called Face Doctor that supposedly helps acne. I have noticed a distinct difference - but I like to give a product a good three month run to make sure the product is working and I'm not just clearing up for some other unknown reason.I'd take dye free and preferably fragrance free soap over just about anything else without question or thought, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted September 3, 2004 day 5 and my face has seen a MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT...not just my acne,but my face looks really healthy looking aswell.Not i've changed from dove to some other soap cartal or something along that name...as it's suppose to be better (anti-bacterial or something)PLEASE TRY THIS GUYS!....if it works then it's gonna be great for you,if it doesn't your get a few more spots.BUT it's worth a try right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkaboo 0 Share Posted September 4, 2004 YOu mean I can use soap i my face lol? I thought i couldnt or something -.-;; ur using dove? what kind?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im/perfection 0 Share Posted September 4, 2004 You're talking about this, right?I've heard good things about it but I'm reluctant to try it since the ingredients:Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Coconut Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate or Palm Kernelate, Sodium Chloride, Sweet Almond Oil, Rosewood Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Rose Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium Etidronate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)contain a lot of oil. And also the fact it's body soap. But yeah, glad you're seeing results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKweller 2 Share Posted September 4, 2004 1) Oil gets a bad wrap. Putting oil on your face will not guarentee a break out so stop being so goddamn paranoid.2) Dove is pretty non-comedogenic. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug 0 Share Posted September 4, 2004 COULD SOAP be clearing my skin?!?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKweller 2 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Yes, actually. It probably irritates you less. Some people just shouldn't be using topicals because their skin's problem is just sporatic irration/hormonal problems. BP for this can sometimes make it worse (it did for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 COULD SOAP be clearing my skin?!?!!!no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug 0 Share Posted September 4, 2004 COULD SOAP be clearing my skin?!?!!!no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKweller 2 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Leaving soap on for 2 minutes is irritating and won't help. 10 sec. max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted September 5, 2004 Well i think it's either day 6 or day 7...LOLBut where i had my red marks left over from abit of acne...have faded BIG TIME!...also i haven only had one new spot since the time i started using soap.Also i forgot to tell you guys,the soap i'm using is designed to help the skin and acne.Plus it has the ingredient that i've heard people mention about before "tea tree oil" in it.Don't know if that's the reason why i'm seeing MAJOR changes for the good of my skin.If this carry's on at the rate it's going...i'll be clear by this time next WEEK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal 0 Share Posted September 6, 2004 What the hell. I thought you said you were using dove soap.I smell something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuwut 0 Share Posted September 6, 2004 lol yeah dove is good but man gotta chill out here the man took the time to awnser your question! where is the luv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Valmont 0 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 What the hell. I thought you said you were using dove soap.I smell something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
