Cocobo Reputation: 1 Last visited: Not recently activeProfileReviews 30Following 3Followers 3Forums 6ReviewsCommentsUser's Reviews Baking Soda 3.0ProsGreat exfoliant Available to everyone for very cheapConsDid not clear acne at allI used this for several months, and it gave my… Lemon Juice (applied topically) 5.0ProsSmells great You can tell it's working almost immediately Helped with acne scarsConsSome may not like the stingI tried this for several months and really enjoyed it,… Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser 4.0ProsGentle, good for sensitive skin Nice clean texture and smell Non-soap Feels almost soft Lasts a long time Does not require water to wash offConsDid not clear acneThis is a great cleanser for more sensitive skin and… Clearasil : Daily Face Wash, Sensitive 3.0ProsCleaned skin.. kind of..ConsDoesn't feel as effective as other cleansers that only cost a little bit moreIt was okay to use in a pinch but it… Not Washing or Water Only 1.0ProsNot time consuming Always availableConsDid not wash off oil Did not help with acneWhen other people can wash with just water and have… St. Ives : Apricot Scrub 4.0ProsMakes you feel very clean Can use it on your whole body Exfoliates very well Easy to find - almost everyone knows about it or has tried itConsDidn't clear acneI loved how clean this scrub made me feel, I… Neutrogena : Spot Stress Control Power-Cream Wash 3.0ProsFelt nice on the skinConsDid not help with acne Did not help with scarsI didn't feel like it cleaned well, or helped with… Clean & Clear : Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash 3.0ProsKind of controlled acne. Still had breakouts but not as severe.ConsNever had a clear face on it, not even after 10-12 months (a bit fuzzy on when I started)It kind of stopped severe breakouts from happening, but only… Queen Helene : Mint Julep Masque 5.0ProsCheap Smells great Feels super clean Fun to put on Fantastic for blackheads/clogged poresConsNone reallyIt never cleared my acne exactly but it did dry… Oxy : Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash 4.0ProsWorks well for some people Cleared acne considerably - did not eliminate it but helped control itConsNone that I can think ofActually I'm rating this for my best friend who I… Proactiv Solution : Refining Mask 4.0ProsFelt like it exfoliated a lot Helped to dry and get rid of already developed acne Worked quickly Lasted a long timeConsDid not prevent new acne from formingI found this from my mother's Proactiv kit (which did… Neutrogena : Body Clear Body Wash 3.0ProsExfoliatedConsDidn't really do anything Difficult to get out of the bottle Sticky if not used immediately out of the bottleI had moderate back acne in my teen years and… Aloe vera Plant Gel 4.0ProsAloe has much the same genetic structure as humans, so it is extremely beneficial to the healing process of scars It feels cooling and soothing Very natural remedy that has been in use for hundreds of years You can even have your own aloe plant as a sourceConsMakes skin feel tight (which feels bizarre) May clog pores and cause blackheadsI really like using aloe on skin rashes, irritation, etc… Aveeno : Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 3.0ProsIt really is calming - did not aggravate sensitive skinConsExpensive ScentedI didn't notice any effect on my acne, but it… Cetaphil : Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 4.0ProsDoes it's job - moisturizes Has SPF Really is fragrance freeConsIt congeals on the pump no matter how careful you are, which makes it this weird globby stuff blocking normal flow of lotion Is very shiny on areas that tend to be oily for some reasonIt is a decent moisturizer that does not clog my… Cetaphil : DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion 3.0ProsCheap and comes in large quantities Moisturizes extremely wellConsYou can't tell if it's meant for the face or not Feels thick, even when applied thinly to faceI wouldn't say this is horrible or great, because I… Honey Mask 4.0ProsTastes delicious if you accidentally get some in your mouth 🙂 Can be mixed with other things for more good effects (like sugar) Makes complexion brilliant Easy to obtainConsCan get sticky Is messy if you are not carefulFor much of my life I have applied a mask… Basic Nutrition : Aloe Vera Herbal Extract 4.0ProsAloe grows quickly and is hassle-free I think it's a pretty plant to have It's extremely naturalConsTakes some time and planningWhen I met my would-be husband, he had an aloe… Steaming 4.0ProsLeaves skin feeling soft Lets you sweat which is very healthy for you (gets rid of impurities)ConsCan be uncomfortable for some at firstI have tried steaming my face many times over the… No Red Meat Diet 3.0ProsCan make you more open to trying new things food-wiseConsDid not help with acne I actually gained weight on the diet I started feeling very sluggishI went vegan (no animal products at all) for 5-6… The Proper Amount of Sleep 5.0ProsCan be done by anyone, even if they need some help Feels so good Effects every part of your life positivelyConsCan be difficult for some people, but it is doable! You may have to schedule itWhile you're "supposed" to get 8 hrs of sleep a… Sauna 4.0ProsFeels great if you're in cold weather otherwise Helps you sweat, which is good for you Very refreshingConsCan be expensive for a gym membership, which is usually requiredSweating is healthy if you take care of your skin… Physician's Formula : Mineral Wear Foundation 3.0ProsFeels light Covers shiny-ness (in my experience)ConsIt's a little too light - does not completely cover by any means Does not last as long as someI find it a good touch-up powder but it really… Vitamin B12 1.0ProsNoneConsIt gave me and my husband extreme nightmaresIt did nothing to my acne and gave me and… Nature's Bounty : Hair, Skin & Nails 3.0ProsMakes your hail and nails grow thicker Helps skin regeneration a bitConsThe formula I had contains high levels of iodine, which Dan does not recommendI had been taking this for about a year when… Acne.org : Cleanser 4.0ProsGentle No fragrance Lathers very wellConsSeems to dry skin a lotIt would be a great cleanser if it wasn't so… Acne.org : AHA+ (Glycolic Acid - 10%) 5.0ProsLotion spreads easily and smoothly Dries clear Exfoliates very well Seems to help with pimples and scarsConsNoneThis product does sting some but I am not docking… Acne.org : Moisturizer with Licochalcone (OLD) 3.0ProsContains licorice root extract for soothing Yellow tint can help hide acne in some skin tonesConsDoes not fully counteract the drying properties of benzoyl peroxide in my caseMy background: Naturally (when not on the Regimen) my skin… Acne.org : Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%) 5.0 Olay : Complete All Day UV Moisturizer SPF 15 4.0Pros-Has sunscreenCons-Makes my face VERY white -Doesn't moisturize well, and adding jojoba oil doesn't quite fix this and just makes your face super shinyIt's worth a try. I use it very sparingly as…
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Great exfoliant Available to everyone for very cheap