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Comedogenic Ingredients!(To Discuss The Effect Or No Effect On Ur Skin)

i knew about neutregena pure& free range !but the stupid brand only has the chemical ones which has as many preservatives as wall paint! the 1st one is aroma magic sunblock spf30pa++ and this bran...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Comedogenic Ingredients!(To Discuss The Effect Or No Effect On Ur Skin)

Plus the first person to comment on this totally contradicted herself. If the mineral oil is highly refined it falls into carcinogen group 3 on the scale. Group 3 means they are not suspected to be ca...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Am I Using Too Much?

I personally wouldn't use the bp face wash, seems like it will cause too much irritation.   Ask your derm about cerave face wash.

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Tiny tiny rice grains in EVERY pore - anyone else have it?

These are sebaceous filaments not blackheads. Everyone has them.   Use some Vaseline or cold cream. Let it sit for a few mins or over night. Clean off with a wash cloth and warm water. Use a cla...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Comedogenic Ingredients!(To Discuss The Effect Or No Effect On Ur Skin)

Plus the first person to comment on this totally contradicted herself. If the mineral oil is highly refined it falls into carcinogen group 3 on the scale. Group 3 means they are not suspected to be ca...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Comedogenic Ingredients!(To Discuss The Effect Or No Effect On Ur Skin)

Mineral oil, Vaseline and liquid paraffin are non comeogenic. They are occlusive dressings used to speed up wound healing and allow for better topical absorption. They create a seal to keep out bacter...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Indian Healing Clay Mask Made Me Break Out?!

I've been using this Indian healing clay mask (also known for aztec clay mask) for almost 2 weeks now, hoping that this "miracle" product would help my face clear. At first it made me break out a litt...

In forum Other acne treatments

12 years ago
Petroleum Vs Olive Oil

  You're better off using mineral oil or Vaseline than olive oil. Cold pressed Safflower or Sunflower oil is a better better than olive oil. Vegetable glycerin mixed with water is a good option ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Am I Using Too Much?

That does seem like a lot! I don't understand why you need both clindamycin and bp. Is the 5% bp to spot treat?   Swap your noxzema for cerave hydrating cleanser(green label) it is a lot more g...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Nothing works to get rid of my closed comedones!

After I stopped using so much moisturizer and started using caldesene powder on my face my closed comedones have improved. I think it's a fungus and the powder dries them up and keeps moisture out. &n...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Warning: For Any Of You Considering That Baby Powder Treatment

It's possibly carcinogenic to humans. I'm sure some asbestos sneaks through during the talcum powder processing period. It is warned against women using this on the genital area because of an slight i...

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

12 years ago
Shower Pressure

I use high pressure and I do notice a difference when I'm not. I feel like the high pressure blasts away dead skin, oil and whatever else.

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Anyone Willing To Talk With Me About My Acne? (Pics)

It does look like acne, though I'm not a professional of course. But that is strange that it would be strictly in that area of your face. What happens if you don't shave? Or is that not a possibility?...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Anyone Willing To Talk With Me About My Acne? (Pics)

It does look like acne, though I'm not a professional of course. But that is strange that it would be strictly in that area of your face. What happens if you don't shave? Or is that not a possibility?...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Small Bumps Under My Skin That Don't Emerge

^^ wtf? The OP doesn't have nodules so cortisol injection would be useless.   There are two things it could possibly be. Acne cosmetica or closed comedones.   Acne cosmetica is caused by r...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Anyone Willing To Talk With Me About My Acne? (Pics)

It does look like acne, though I'm not a professional of course. But that is strange that it would be strictly in that area of your face. What happens if you don't shave? Or is that not a possibility?...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Deep Seated Clogged Pores And Lumps On Face?

I have the same problem. Closed comedones turning into cystic acne nodules from SA.   A jessner peel will help and I love this one     Pm me for detailed instructions on using a je...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Small Colorless Bumps All Over Forehead

a.p., Can you describe the extraction process to me, along with the follow-up? If it turned out to be a case of closed comodones, I'm worried that getting a treatment like that done would leave my ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Please Write This On A Post It And Stick It To Your Mirrors

I love this! So positive and true!

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Huge Pores Around The Nose Area And Cheeks(Also,some On Forehead) - Are They Scarred?with Pictures.

t anybody? Hi aanabill! Those are indeed scared. The good news is they are very shallow and they could improve on they're own over time. You can also have a couple jessner peels done and the...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Huge Pores Around The Nose Area And Cheeks(Also,some On Forehead) - Are They Scarred?with Pictures.

anybody? Hi aanabill! Those are indeed scared. The good news is they are very shallow and they could improve on they're own over time. You can also have a couple jessner peels done and they will mos...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Help! Is My Boyfriend Not Attracted To Me Without Make-Up On?!

I hope she dumped him

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Huge Pores Around The Nose Area And Cheeks(Also,some On Forehead) - Are They Scarred?with Pictures.

anybody? Hi aanabill! Those are indeed scared. The good news is they are very shallow and they could improve on they're own over time. You can also have a couple jessner peels done and they will mo...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Small Colorless Bumps All Over Forehead

I've also read a bit about Nizoral shampoo and the effectiveness of it with fungal conditions. I assume the application of it would be similar to using another dandruff shampoo except I would leave i...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Small Colorless Bumps All Over Forehead

Hey I have these too! I have done a lot of research and thought mine were a form of folliculitus - I tried anti-dandruff shampoo for a week (usually takes around 5 days for fungal infections to clear ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago