dunedain

The worst is when you get it from family members who see you day in day out and know about your acne problems and the insecurity that comes along with it but STILL mention something. My mom's finally ...

I use the Cetaphil Dermacontrol oil control with spf30. It's great if you have oily skin like I do because it really helps reduce the amount of oil on my face by the end of the day!

What's your foundation routine like? Do you use a primer? Liquid/powder/cream? Personally, my face routine is usually moisturiser (Cetaphil Dermacontrol oil control) -> primer -> liquid founda...

> Thanks for the tips...I really want to hold onto the hope that if I try the AHA it will alleviate the dryness and peeling. My skin is seriously so dry right now that if I smile or open my mout...

Thanks for the tips...I really want to hold onto the hope that if I try the AHA it will alleviate the dryness and peeling. My skin is seriously so dry right now that if I smile or open my mouth too mu...

Took a look at OP's pictures and could not believe how much better his skin was as compared to mine and then proceeded to completely not comprehend the crap that I just read. I can empathise, sure, t...

I think a lot of people have had luck with Dan's AHA, but I personally have not. I think my skin is too sensitive for it? I worked it in really slowly, just about 1/3 AHA and 2/3 of the moisturiser ev...

It almost looks like the BP burned your skin - I'm glad you've stopped using it because I definitely think you are allergic! When I was using Dan's BP it also really dried out my skin and made it scal...

No I have been really happy with OTC other than the breakout. I've spotted a lot but it's my first month so that's normal. I'm definitely going to watch it carefully and if it continues to get worse i...

I was on Alesse for a month and it broke me out like crazy on top of giving me terrible side effects. I know they say wait at least 3 months for the BC side effects to taper off but I just like there ...

I know exactly what you mean - I've dropped BP altogether. I used to use BP for years and it was fine, then I switched over to the Regimen cause I thought my skin would've already been adjusted to it,...

End of week 8   I seem to always have a break out at the beginning of a new pack? I've got a couple on my lower cheeks and small bumps on my chin. I have a lot of tiny bumps though, like closed ...

I believe with Dan's regimen you're supposed to start off using BP only once a day, just a pea sized amount and slowly ramp it up. How much BP are you using? It sounds to me that you might be using to...

It's unfortunate that we're the small subset of people which the Regimen didn't work out for. For me, I'm not sure if it was specifically Dan's BP or just the sheet amount of BP that you had to put on...

End of pack 2 (week 7?): I was super scared my 2nd month was going to be terrible but thankfully it wasn't except for the pimples on the edges of my face. I had one or two on my chin and about 2 near...

From my personal experience, I'd say get off Alesse immediately! I think if Yasmin did well for you, that means high estrogen pills are probably better for you. Alesse is probably one of the BCPs wit...

Which birth control are you on if you don't mind me asking? People say it gets worse before it gets better, even with birth control, but I think it depends on the person. I don't think BC should caus...

Wow I haven't updated in forever. I keep meaning to but I always forget by the time i get on my computer. I am currently in Week 2 of Pack 2: I still haven't experienced any massive breakouts. I foun...

Day 12: I should really update with a picture soon. Almost at the end of week 2 and still no crazy breakout so I'm SERIOUSLY crossing my fingers. I don't know if it's because I've been using clindoxy...

Not to scare you but Diane 35 is also linked to blood-clot related deaths in Canada, and it's banned in France because they decided the risks outweigh the benefits. I believe it's because it's a high-...

My roommate went on a 6 month Accutane treatment (even though I think it was unnecessary because she had mild acne but who am I to say...) and now she's perfectly clear! Whilst she is very happy now, ...

I had the same problem as you except my irritation started even further down the road. I don't know if you remember but you commented on my post once about it! In any case, for me I had to drop the BP...

I've actually seen her in person before where I work (she's Canadian!) and her acne has definitely improved heaps. She's a really nice girl and she definitely puts a lot of things in perspective! Does...

I've actually seen her in person before where I work (she's Canadian!) and her acne has definitely improved heaps. She's a really nice girl and she definitely puts a lot of things in perspective! Does...

@Apple Blossom: Thanks for the words of encouragement! Day 5: My right cheek is mostly clear now - still have some clogged pores but I think they will clear up in due time. I actually took a break...