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Chemical Peels: Layering

Does layering mean the % of the peel is higher? So, If I used a 12.5% TCA peel and applied 2 layers, would that mean it's now at 25%?

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Just Had A Baby...my Skin Has Never Looked Better.

Just a quick update! Baby is a little over 4 months and I have not had a single break out! I think my hormones are back to normal ( had testing done to check thyroid levels since I am on thyroid meds)...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Has Anyone Tried Pmd?

This is an old post but thought I'd share this video I just found:       I have a PMD and it hasn't helped my indented scars. If anything, it has made them more prominent. I used a ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Just Had A Baby...my Skin Has Never Looked Better.

Aw man... I can't stop looking at my skin. It looks so good. Baby is 1 month so that means if I am lucky I may have another month or 2 before it goes back to normal. Thank You all for the replies. At...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Just Had A Baby...my Skin Has Never Looked Better.

I did not get a single cyst throughout my pregnancy. I just had a baby 3 weeks ago and my skin is still clear. Not a single cyst in sight. I normally get them every month. I am hoping this will last. ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Questions About Minocyclin

I'm not sure about the other questions but I took Minocycline and it cleared up my cystic acne but when I stopped it came back worse. I think I wrote a review about it (on this site)years ago. Also, ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Chemical Peels While Pregnant

I have gotten 2 chemical peels (I paid for 6 peels) but recently found out that I am pregnant. I got one peel while I was about 1 month pregnant (I didn't know I was pregnant...I am 3 months and just ...

In forum Other acne treatments

11 years ago
Scarred Pores On Nose

Clinique Pore Minimizer. There's one for darker skin tones and light skin. It goes on clear and fills in the holes. You can't even tell you have it on. I heard it had been discontinued but I bought a ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Literly Tried Everything.. Help

This past summer I got a facial which caused my entire forehead and bridge of my nose to break out in cysts and regular pimples. THAT has never happened before. I couldn't get rid it...suffered with t...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Scarred Pores On Nose

NO, no dermarolling on the nose! The nose heals differently for some reason and it could scar your nose more. I have done tons and tons of research (been rolling for almost 3 years) and everything I r...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Help! Red And Purple Marks Only Around Mouth That Aren't Fading!

If there's no active acne, you get Microdermabrasion done. I can't say if it'll work for you but I used to get it done to smooth out my skin and all my red marks disappeared. Mine weren't bad so it to...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Little Flesh Colored Bumps After Peel!?!

Thank You all so much for responding. Aannabill, yep it was really stupid of me to let her put stuff on my skin without knowing what she was applying. I didn't think it would hurt my skin since it was...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Little Flesh Colored Bumps After Peel!?!

I have never gotten non cystic acne especially not on my forehead or jawline. Last month, I got a facial and the facialist applied all kinds of stuff including a peel. I have no idea what type of peel...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Help! Very Severe Acne Scars / Hyperpigmentation / Redness

A new study came out that shows Vitamin E impedes healing. I don't remember where I read it but it was an actual study. Someone else posted about it too...I'll have to look for that post. I don't have...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
How Often To Derma Roll ?

What type of scarring do you have? Indentations or red marks? I roll every 4-6 weeks and I use a 1.5 mm dermaroller. I don't think you'll see much, if any, improvement with a smaller needle size. Yo...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
It's Getting Better. W/ Pics

Wow, what an amazing transformation!!!!!!! Your skin looks Gorgeous! Retin-a help get rid of your cysts???? Do you still have to apply to keep the acne from coming back?

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Talking About Acne With Friends Or Peers

I was just thinking about that yesterday. I know a few girls who have the same issues I have but they have never talked about it. I talk to one girl all the time and have felt tempted to ask her about...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Excessive Protein & Exercising Was The Problem

My diet isn't the greatest but I do spend a lot of time exercising...maybe 2-3 hours a day 6 days per week. Maybe that is my problem!?! Will need to test this one. Depends on what you mean by exerc...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Accidentally caught a glimpse of my face in my car window this morning. The shadows were unforgiving. It's another one of those "wanna burn my face off" days. Depressed. Came home, ate a cookie, feel ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Excessive Protein & Exercising Was The Problem

My diet isn't the greatest but I do spend a lot of time exercising...maybe 2-3 hours a day 6 days per week. Maybe that is my problem!?! Will need to test this one.

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
How Do You Channel Your Anger And Sadness In A Healthy Way?

Exercising has really helped me cope. I jog up a mountain (it's not a huge one, there's a paved road and it's steep in some areas but it's mostly a gradual jog up) and it really helps me keep my mind ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Need Advice For Fading Red Marks From Acne!

ACV really helped me. Do you dilute yours? I use mine full strength but I have tough skin. Pics show before and after I used ACV (cleared up my cysts and marks within a couple of days). There have bee...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

12 years ago
I Cant Take This Anymore.

My best friend in High School had the same problem. She tried everything to get rid of it but she had it until I think she was 21. You should see her skin now. Gorgeous and flawless! She's in her mid ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I wanted to burn my face off yesterday but feeling better about it today.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Almond Milk?

Almond milk is good and natural.. It's not a bad love to use almond oil for strong hairs and for fresh skin.. But according to my experience almond oil cause to make body fats... You can see your weig...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago