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On 8/27/2013 at 10:46 PM, Finally1clear said: Like many of you, I too used to suffer from acne. My acne was almost non-existent on the left cheeck, but my right cheeck was severely damaged. The...

On 8/24/2016 at 1:08 PM, moretti11 said: Good Day all. I have dark spots that i want treated. Can someone please recommend a good skin lightening cream to get rid of my dark spots and lighte...

On 8/15/2017 at 1:03 AM, bassetluvr said: Most exfoliating beads are gimmicky...go with an alpha or beta hydroxy acid or if you really want mechanical exfoliation, get a microderm&A...

I really wanna try to EltaMD sunscreen! But I'm kind of turned off that it uses a chemical sunscreen-  Octinoxate. This chemical ges absorbed into skin and is a hormone distruptor. It has ...

Hello! Personally, differin was really drying and irritating to my skin. I'd avoid using foaming soaps too that might cause your skin to feel dry underneath and tight. And if you have acne prone ski...

Wow yes!! I've had acne since age 13 too, tried allll type of medication, including Accutane (which is supposed to be the end-all). But accutane didn't even work for me, even after 2 rounds of it. I ...

I use a Korean moisturizer by CosRx! It's the oil-free moisturizer with birch sap. Check out this review here. [Edited link out] It has other great ingredients like tea tree oil too, which I've notic...

Hmm I'd say there's alot of products that you might use to cook with already that are safe to use on your face. Items like, olive oil and honey (make sure they're organic and coldpressed for maximum ...

Hmm yea I think it's because dust and bacteria build up on your pillowcases. And some people sweat throughout the night too. Also your skin cells regenerate overnight, so pimples form (and hopefully ...

The key is to be consistent with your skincare and protecting your skin. You'll begin to see differences after a couple weeks. I think it's important to be gentle with your skin too. Using products t...

Hey! I love honey masks too! However, lemon might be too acidic for your skin and needs to be diluted. I think eating healthy helps a ton too. Green tea is full of antioxidants and decreases inflamm...

You have to dilute ACV when you put it on your face! Otherwise it could cause more harm than good. It's super powerful by itself so I like to dilute it with some filtered water. It's hard to say how ...

So awesome to hear! I've heard good things about tamanu oil too. I haven't tried tamanu yet, but I really love using rosehip oil. [Link removed] | I blog about natural skincare & korean beauty ...

I agree! Honestly it's not noticeable! Don't be too hard on yourself. And any product won't fix your skin immediately, so it'll take patience and consistency. What I've found that's help with enlar...

Diet is definitely part of the problem. I'll be writing a longer post on this soon. But certain foods with a high glycemic index (such as carbs) can cause your blood sugar to spike. This can cause y...

Sorry, but lemon juice is way too acidic for your skin! Your skin likes to be in a pH of 5-6 (so ideally 5.5), and lemon juice is about a pH of 2. This can damage your skin barrier, which can cause ...

Vitamin A is definitely a product that clinically proven to reduce dark spots. But it's super powerful and can be irritating to skin (causes inflammation, redness, flakiness, stinging, etc.) So the n...

Hey there! I totally understand your frustation  Clearing up acne is one thing, and healing acne scars is another! I've found that dermarolling and using a good serum helps a TON. Dermaro...

Yup, I'd advise not to use benzoyl peroxide and Vitamin C in the same routine. Those are both active ingredients and can cause your skin to be irritated and inflamed- which will do more damage than he...

Your skin forms scars as a way to protect itself! So be sure to protect your skin from external stressors, like the sun rays, pollution, etc. Topically, you can search for ingredients that will stop ...

Hi!  Products with ingredients like Vitamin A and Niacinamide are really helpful for lightening dark spots. But Vitamin A (retinol, retin-A, retinoic acid) is typically really strong and ...

Yep, there may be hormone changes occurring. Or it could be changes in weather or other external factors. But still don't forget to moisturize! Your skin works optimally and renews itself more effect...

I love Omega 3 fish oils too! I've noticed that taking probiotics also decreases the possibility of new acne forming. I can agree with Skye too- dermarolling and a good vitamin C serum will diminis...

Nice! My mom actually got the same product for me to try, but I haven't had the chance to incorporate it into my routine! Snail mucin is definitely super good for fading acne scars too and regenerate...

Remember that you NEED to dilute essential oils like tea tree oil. Or else it can cause burns and your skin will become inflamed and very irritated. I'd suggest starting off with a diluted solution of...