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I found my ACNE CURE!!!!

Great post Bigphil. My homeopathic doctor recommended probiotics to me years ago.   One other addition that may be beneficial is a full spectrum digestive enzyme. Even if you eat the best foods...

In forum Adult acne

14 years ago
How I Cleared My Acne After 26 Years. Try It.

wingedserpent's and melvaughn's posts have excellent suggestions.   The only things I would add: 1. Eat a well balanced, nutrient-rich diet while eliminating processed foods. 2. Take a full spect...

In forum Adult acne

14 years ago
Does sebum help "moisturize" the skin??

Oil (in this case, in the form of sebum) and moisturization are two different concepts. Moisturization is introducing hydration (e.g. water) into the skin. However, as we all know, water evaporates ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

16 years ago
Hello, Low Stomach Acid, my name is Acne.

If you feel ACV assists in your digestion but you dont' want to drink it, it is available in pill format at health food stores.   As stated in my earlier post, digestive enzymes (also in either p...

In forum Diet & holistic health

18 years ago
Hello, Low Stomach Acid, my name is Acne.

In order to gain weight, proper digestion needs to occur. This will enable to body to fully utilize the nutrients in the foods consumed. Some people have had success utilizing digestive enzymes whic...

In forum Diet & holistic health

18 years ago
Recommend Glycolic Acid products

See prior post.

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
Gonna buy a Juicer...

I've owned several brands of juicers from Philips to the Juice Lady to the Juiceman to Breville. My preference is the Breville [Removed hyperlink] . When on sale, it's about $100 Canadian. My reco...

In forum Diet & holistic health

18 years ago
Yogurt mask

Quest2bclear:   * Use plain yogourt (i.e. non flavored) * Purchase from the grocery store in the dairy section (you may want to buy a large container of it as individual serving size won't last y...

In forum Acne Scars

19 years ago
Yogurt mask

I used to do yogurt/yogourt years ago.   My recommendations: - Use plain yogourt (from the grocery store) as the flavored products contain various ingredients (like sugar, syrups etc.) that can...

In forum Acne Scars

19 years ago
Sulfur for acne

1) Dry-Lo by Serious Skin Care: contains 8% sulfur and alcohol to quickly dry out acne. It is pink in color so it's best to be used in the evenings. Found at: or 1   2) Acne Treatment Cream...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

20 years ago
Topical Vitamin A?

Sandman8324, I applied the Vitamin A both night (6-7 drops) and day (1 to 1.5 drops) like you and I started to break out. I stopped using it entirely and went back to Proactiv and the breakouts subsi...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

20 years ago
Topical Vitamin A?

After reading through this thread at least twice, I was impressed with people seeing such good results in oil control and, subsequently, their breakouts. This prompted me to order 2 bottles of the Vi...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

20 years ago
junk food and acne

Also the iodine in salt can aggravate acne. Look at the sodium content on the label...most junk foods and processed foods (e.g. canned soups etc.) use high quantities of salt.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

20 years ago
Acne and how to cover them for Men (and women too)

I've been using various concealers for years and look forward to the day when I don't have to use them. In the meantime, Dermablend is a good product because: (a) it comes in so many shades and you c...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

20 years ago