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Persistent Acne For Years After Haircut

Similase was just what my naturopath put me on, i think because it's vegetarian. I've was a pescetarian from 13 until I was 22, then full vegetarian until about 8 months ago, and now I am mostly vegan...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Thanks for following! It's really great having someone who follows that's on such a similar path. My family is mainly gluten free since my mom is, but my two brothers and dad both aren't. At least it ...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

I am really inspired by your meditating. It's really great that you recognize what your mind and body needs. I think it's a fantastic idea! The mandelic acid has been really nice. I got a sample of ...

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14 years ago
Persistent Acne For Years After Haircut

Thanks for all of that information. I had a blood test done a few days ago -- waiting on the results. My nutritionist believes I may be deficient/low in some things, and we are going to do some allerg...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Wow, that sounds so cool. Thank you for talking about that. It really puts things in perspective for me, sometimes I feel like if I just stop obsessing about my skin it would get better. I should prob...

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14 years ago
Persistent Acne For Years After Haircut

Hi 4Fours, I saw my nutritionist two days ago. She said she doesn't believe I need it. I told her I really wanted it done, just out of curiosity, and she did mention the price, and it was way too expe...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Hope everything is going well Sounds like you are keeping your wits about you, and being aware. Good for you! *Edit- adding a couple of things You inspired me to get a "Skin Detox" tea by Yogi fro...

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14 years ago
Persistent Acne For Years After Haircut

I've used saliva testing for hormones and cortisol levels. My doctor also prefers it, as they are more accurate. It might be something you wouldn't expect, so getting some sort of testing is a good id...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Had my doctor's appointment this morning! It went better than I could have guessed. I predicted I'd get the "you should eat meat" lecture again because of my iron levels, but they were almost 3 times ...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

I'm so amazed how well this regimen is working for you. Yesterday I tried cleansing with manduka honey, and toning with a jasmine, nettle, and lavander tea combo. I was so impressed how soft it made m...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Hey allergy-twin! Good for you sticking to your diet on NYE. That's a good idea about drinking tea to cleanse your food "indiscretions", I wish I had done that. As I predicted, I broke out last week. ...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Happy New Year! I've come to confess my NYE transgressions: I had a little too much to drink and totally went nuts, I had several pieces of a tart (dairy, eggs and gluten) and a piece of pizza the nex...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Looking good! You are such an inspiration Now more things to add to my "To Do" list: no chemicals (about 1/2 way there) and NO PICKING!! I love manuka honey, I use a cocktail of it plus zinc dioxid...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

I've been going without a spot treatment for a little while now, I wanted a NO CHEMICALS at all spot treatment. Found one! derma-e tea tree and e oil. The reviews i found about it online all look amaz...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

Thanks! I was in denial about the peanut butter because I love it... but it really was causing me some serious problems. Like I said, no more cystic acne or giant nodules! I've never really heard abou...

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14 years ago
Update -- progesterone cream

*tear! Bio-identical progesterone cream didn't work well for me. I think it made my acne a bit worse, and my periods were HORRIBLE! Now I'm on Maca for hormone balance. I like my naturopath though, if...

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14 years ago
Update -- progesterone cream

*tear! Bio-identical progesterone cream didn't work well for me. I think it made my acne a bit worse, and my periods were HORRIBLE! Now I'm on Maca for hormone balance. I like my naturopath though, if...

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14 years ago
Vegan, No Refined Foods Acne Diary

I found your log when I searched for "peanut butter". I feel validated knowing that PB could be causing my breakouts (possibly also be causing my migraines). I didn't used to eat a of PB, and would al...

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14 years ago
Persistent Acne For Years After Haircut

Ugh, that's frustrating that it came back normal. You almost want it to be something so that it might have a cure other than what you've already tried. Retin A 0.04% has helped me, and I used the OCM ...

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14 years ago
Persistent Acne For Years After Haircut

I'm really interested in the connection between sodium laurel sulfate and acne. I don't think it's the cause of my acne, but I have been sulfate free for a few years now. I recommend the Trader Joe's ...

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14 years ago