armadillo

I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp, this is what I do to get rid of these 'sebum capsules' as I like to call them: 1. First things first, I 'loosen' all this material by massaging my scalp wit...

Sudden acne at this age is probably hormonal, and you would need tests to find out what is going on with your testosterone and androgen levels. Often, an estrogen-only contraception pill keeps acne un...

I have seborrhoeic dermatitis on my scalp and find that Vaseline just sits on top of my skin and makes it more itchy.

Erm, what makes drugstore cleansers foam and lather 99% of the time is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. Which is good for me, but not so great for you if you have sensitive skin that is prone to inflammation. ...

What you're experiencing is very normal, all the fancy packaging on skincare stuff is there to make us feel like they're superior to other brands in boring/medicinal packages. It's just a good old mar...

Yep, this looks like typical Rosacea. Are you using something new in your skincare routine? Harsh ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, BHA and AHAs can cause this, and basically any surfactants like SLS...

Quinoderm also comes in 2.5% and 10%. I have no idea what people talk about when BP creams show up white when you sweat. I've been using creams for the past 3 years and I've never had a problem like t...

I have a new find, called Neutrogena Multi-Defence Daily Moisturiser SPF 25, there is one for dry skin and one for normal/combination. Despite not being formulated for oily skin, it has great oil cont...

I don't think you should stop exercising just because it makes your oiliness worse, if lifting makes you feel better, then I think you should keep it up. Many people who exercise regularly have dimini...

In the growing of peanuts lots of pesticides are used, whereas organic peanut butter will have no pesticides in it. I don't know if pesticides affect acne, but eating organic might help.

I thought it was a load of **** [Edited image out] Some people go on about using it to bring a boil to a head etc, but looking at the ingredients I can't see how it would do anything It's due to be...

Nope, going to the dentist definitely won't make your acne worse, the numbing agent that they will use has no effect on acne whatsoever. But nice teeth definitely helps to draw attention away from acn...

Because you are 17, and it all started very suddenly, I would be inclined to think it's a hormonal issue. Hormonal acne tends to appear out of nowhere and often at a later age.

I don't think you are meant to use a clay mask every day, I wouldn't use them more than twice a week. I guess it depends on how sensitive your skin is, because the redness could be longer lasting, but...

I've heard that too, and I believe it is probably true to a certain extent as very cold water 'shocks' your skin and that could stimulate your sebaceous glands, I tend to wash mine with warm-ish water...

On 10/11/2012 at 10:49 PM, vincevega said: On 10/10/2012 at 8:22 PM, armadillo said: I'm sorry but my answer is going to be no use to you if you have sensitive skin or inflam...

Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion 10%. I think it has one comedogenic ingredient but it's really far down the list of ingredients, so it doesn't matter that much.

Day scent:: Body Shop's Japanese Cherry Blossom Night scent: Midnight Poison by Dior, but I also like Pure Poison a lot I have ran out of Midnight Poison unfortunately, so I use Lady Million by Pac...

I use Boots No.7 Beautifully Matte primer. It's hard to work with, but it does keep oiliness at bay. I recommend a powder with a 'satin' finish, as even you do get a bit oily, a satin finish will make...

I have a really deep cyst on my neck, just underneath my chin in the midline. I think it's about the size of a bottletop, maybe smaller, but it's kind of flat and has a bit that protrudes more than t...

I don't think so, unless your skin changes, which it does do as you age, but I'm afraid BP is no cure for acne, no topical treatment is. It will work as long as you use it, but your acne is very likel...

Most legal, licensed doctors prescribe plenty of hormonal treatments without any sort of blood tests. That's what birth control is. It's choosing to synthetically modify the entire hormonal process in...

I'm sorry but my answer is going to be no use to you if you have sensitive skin or inflammatory acne, but if you don't, then you could try my routine: 1.Wash with a sulphate rich cleanser + every 2...

I have milk protein intolerance, maybe this is what you have too? I wasn't breastfed as I refused to drink breastmilk, and I hate milk to this day. I like other dairy products though, cheese and yogur...

Steam first to open the pores than apply the mask.