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Diet and Acne

Why are you guys binge eating all that crap? Please try and stop, its not only bad for your skin, its bad for you health. It's also an addiction... "junk foods stimulate the reward system in the br...

In forum General acne discussion

7 years ago
Carrier oils - which to use for acne prone skin?

I want to try and make my own topical from CBD oil as an experiment to see if it has any anti inflammatory effects when used as a topical. However the oil is usually placed in a carrier oil, and I'...

In forum General acne discussion

7 years ago
Is CBD oil worth trying?

I recurring adult acne, and have tried it all, even recently ivermectin cream which helped a bit. But nothing completely helps, I always get breakouts. This person I know has a skin allergy and get...

In forum General acne discussion

7 years ago
Squalene in moisturizers

I'm noticing that quite a few moisturizers (including the one advertised by acne.org - the one with licochalcone) that are targeted at acne or rosacea contain squalene as an ingredient. Why would th...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

8 years ago
The OIL CLEANSING METHOD (Highly Recommended!)

I think some people who have had negative experience are using the wrong oils, and not performing the procedure correctly. I mean you can't just do it one day, then use soaps and creams the next, or j...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

8 years ago
Milk Free Diet Cleared My Cystic Acne and My Eczema!

I used to drink so much milk as a kid and teenager. I guess everyone has been brought up believing that it is normal to do and good for you. But after I learned milk provoked inflammatory response I ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Seriously how do you people hold down a job?

14 hours ago, fatalbert911 said: Havent gone to see a lawyer about it yet, but i might if i get fired a few more times... Its bull shit, its all just bull shit, gotta work some shit job ju...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
20-year old tired of this.

I had acne at your age, it started when I was 15, my skin before that was so clear, but mine was different, I used to get cysts around my nose mostly, but it was still damaging at the time and caused ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Still a virgin - self conscious due to acne

I'm a man and had acne all my life (since teenage). It has come and gone. But one thing remained constant. It really reduced my self confidence and made me very self conscious. I could have had mo...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
I think i'll be a virgin forever

Your not ugly, and you shouldn't compare yourself to others. There is someone out there for everyone. I personally know women who are married that have acne or other skin conditions like psoriasis. ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Can topical Salicylic Acid facial wash cause stomach irritation?

Since much of what we put on our skin gets absorbed into our bloodstream, I was wondering if anyone knows if topical salicylic acid can cause irritation of the stomach lining? Or if anyone has experie...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

8 years ago
Are the majority of acne sufferers born via c-section? - POLL

I've read that how we are born can have a big impact on the health of our digestive system. I'm wondering if the same holds true for the microbiome that surrounds our skin. Do people who were born C...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
My Recent And Final Trip To A Dermatologist (For Acne Related Issues)

I have occasional breakout still in my mid thirties, Mostly cyclic acne, but it not as bad as when I was younger. So I thought I'd give the dermatologist one more try. I haven't been there for sever...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
Why Is Diet And Acne Constantly Denied On This Website?

Probably because it's something really difficult to say conclusively that this or that diet is the cause and eating this or that will cure you. There probably is no specific diet that will work for e...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Ala Blue Light Therapy - Anyone Experience Unusual Side Effects?

Hi! Can you be more specific with the symptoms you're experiencing?   Ok made an edit to the original post and added the symptoms.

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
Ala Blue Light Therapy - Anyone Experience Unusual Side Effects?

I had three treatments of ALA Blue U therapy about 10 years ago. I was concerned about long term side effects. I'm curious if anyone here who has had this procedure done to their face, have any heal...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
How Do I Make My Own Homemade Face Cream?

Hello, I want to experiment with some essential oils and other ingredients like antioxidants such as vitamin E but I can't apply many of these things directly to my face. So I need to mix them up int...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
Green Tea For Acne

I tried green tea before I and found it to be moderately helpful. I tried both the regular leaf green tea as well as the matcha green tea. I did not find any difference between the two. I was drink...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
Caribbean Vacation Ruined By Acne

The sun can definitely make things worse if you are currently in a breakout. The sun does in fact dry out your skin, as does salt water, but sometimes when you are exposed to either element for too lo...

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9 years ago
Caribbean Vacation Ruined By Acne

I recently visited a Caribbean island for vacation (1 week) and I thought the salt water of the ocean and sun and clean air would help clear my skin. It has done in the past. But this time my skin ...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago