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How long does it take for product to absorb

I cant find the answer anywhere. So everytime you put benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil or salicylic on your face, how long does it take to absorb and get into your pores. I heard everytime you use a pro...

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6 years ago
Cyst between eyebrows. Remedies?

So on Thursday night after I got out of the shower a bump started to form between my eyebrows more near the right eyebrow. I put on an ice pack and did the rest of my cleansing routine. To no avail th...

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7 years ago
What do I put on a popped nodule/papule

So last Friday I got a papule on the top of my forehead. I know it's not a pustule as there is no pus. On Monday the Papule popped. It is healing nicely as I'm using coconut oil as well as Neosporin. ...

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7 years ago
your favorite skincare routine?

I switched from chemical acids to natural ingredients. My cleanser is Dudu-Osun black soap. Its a bar soap meant for your face to clear your skin. Its made in Nigeria. Then I use an antiseptic in Witc...

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7 years ago
First post please help !!!

first off don't panic. When I was 21 years old that was the peak of really bad acne for me. I'm now 30 years old and it's just gotten too small spots here and there. Honestly when you start a new rout...

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7 years ago
Rinse with warm or cold water

I just want some clarification on one thing. When I wash my face I wash with warm water and my cleanser and rinse with warm water and then after that I put on the rest of my routine products. I've bee...

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7 years ago
Chemical peels and purging

Its usually a week since it brings up everything. The last time i did a chemical peel it was about a week.

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7 years ago
I finally found the perfect cleanser

I wouldn't be posting this if I didn't think this honestly was the best cleanser I have ever found. The secret to my skin is Dudu-Osun black soap. This stuff is simply amazing. It comes in bar of soa...

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7 years ago
moisturizing with coconut oil

Its the right kind of coconut oil. If you get refined extra virgin coconut oil then it doesnt break you out. Thats what I have so maybe that wasnt the reason for the cysts. If it was the coconut oil ...

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7 years ago
moisturizing with coconut oil

For the rash I would get hydrocortisone. That will help the redness. You can put coconut oil on the rash as it help with irritation as its an anti-inflammatory.  Accutane dries you out if ...

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7 years ago
moisturizing with coconut oil

I have been using coconut oil as a moisturizer for a while now and love it. The only issue with it is that it makes your face look shiny. I only use it at night because of that. The other issue is if ...

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7 years ago
Has anyone tried Dudu-Osun black soap

I was wondering if anyone has tried this soap. It's a African soap full of natural ingredients that individually sound amazing together and has received good reviews on Amazon. Apparently it's a bar s...

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7 years ago
Purging or breaking out? Indian Healing Clay

DO NOT use it days in a row. Use it every other day or 1 time a week. Its strips your pores so that is why you shouldn't use it all the time. When you use it the clay brings everything to the surface....

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7 years ago
Does anyone use a toner or astringent in the regime

I use both a toner and an astringent to my routine. I use witch hazel and that works wonders on my skin esoecially after shaving my neck. I also use Aloe Vera gel. For a toner I use a salicylic acid p...

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7 years ago
Skin Purging

When it comes to purging it really depends on everyone's skin as everyone's skin is different. I have experienced purging and when I went to a dermatologist she didn't even know the term purging as sh...

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7 years ago
Has anyone tried the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)

Yea I am not taking the chance. My skin has gotten better over the years and my routine is working better. I also take Zinc, vitamin A and Doxycycline and my skin doesnt get as many breakouts.

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7 years ago
Has anyone tried the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)

I have heard really good things about it but one of the negatives about it is by testing which oils go with Castor. You need to mix 2 of them and there are so many oils so alot of trial and error with...

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7 years ago
Recommendation for moisturizer?

I have oily skin and have tried every moisturizer out there. I also have a beard so getting moisturizer in my facial hair is really annoying. I just picked up honest amish beard oil and beard balm. St...

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7 years ago
Best face wash?

I don't use alot of coconut oil as I know it can clog pores. I just havent had luck with any moisturizer. I have oily skin and most moisturizers feel like they add to it being oily. I dont wash away t...

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7 years ago
Best face wash?

I have used Cetaphil for months and really saw no improvement on preventing future breakouts. I used Biore charcoal and my face feels cleaner so we will see. My moisturizer is coconut oil as I heard i...

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7 years ago
Best face wash?

So I have very sensitive skin and I know everyone's skin is different. Men have thicker skin so for men out there what face wash do you use. I seem to be getting an unusual amount of cysts as of late ...

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7 years ago
How long does OTC medicine stay in your pores

So I know the general rule is wash your face in the morning and at night. I use salicylic acid as a toner and benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment. When I put both on my face how long does it last in ...

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8 years ago
4 cysts in a month around the same area. Help!

Hey guys so a little about me. I am 30 years old. I have had acne since I was 18. Actually started popping up with acne when I started washing my face. Before I would just do shampoo for my hair and b...

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8 years ago
How do I wash a popped cyst

So I have a Cyst that popped after I took a shower and it now has resulted in a little wound where the cyst was (edge of left side of nose and above mustache). I guess the cyst wasn't ready for water ...

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8 years ago
Glycolic or salicylic. What's better for my situation

A couple weeks ago I gave myself a glycolic peel and my face was red for a couple days and peeling. I felt it wasn't the right peel for me so I gave myself a salicylic peel and my face wasn't peeling ...

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8 years ago