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Question About The Products Used On The Regimen

It won't be the same but I guess if you can't get just bp in 2.5% then you don't have any other options really. The higher percentage of bp could cause more redness and irritation so you will have to...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Discouraged And Confused

How much BP are you using? Have you looked at your diet? Do you drink a lot of milk or eat a lot of sugary food? Do you take any vitamins?

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
What's Wrong 🙁 ?

What products are you using? Did you order the 'Regimen' products or are you using other products?

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Alternative Moisturizer

Yes Dan's moisturizer seems to get mixed reviews from people. My daughter is on the Regimen and uses a moisturizer by Cetaphil that is for sensitive skin and has spf15 and it doesn't cause her to brea...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Discouraged And Confused

Aveeno lotion made my daughter break out too. So maybe try another moisturizer and see if it helps. Cetaphil makes a moisturizer that is for sensitive skin, it has spf 15 and is non comedogenic and ...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Don't Know What To Do

Sounds like a good plan. The Regimen does not 'cure' acne so you need to keep up a routine in order to maintain clear skin. Probably explains why you started breaking out again. My daughter used AHA...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Acne Scarring With Pics Lf Advice

I agree your skin looks pretty great. Try the microdermabrasion if it makes you feel better but my experience with those treatments is that they are quite expensive for minimal results. You may be bet...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Still Getting New Acne After 1 Month, Help?

I'm pretty sure you can just wait 10-15 minutes between the applications so it has a chance to be absorbed.

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Still Getting New Acne After 1 Month, Help?

Most people don't see positive results after only a month (despite what the website may say). My daughter's skin got worse the first 6 weeks and did not improve until almost 3 months after she starte...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
I Still Have Dry And Flaky Skin!

I have never used jojoba oil myself but a lot of people seem to really like it so it might be worth a try. My daughter had great results using borage oil as a moisturizer at the start of using the Re...

In forum Acne.org products

11 years ago
Second Month On Yaz Even Worse?

My daughter went on birth control for her acne and it took a full 6 months before she started to see results. It can be different for everyone. Don't give up hope! My only thoughts on your cleansin...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
What Do I Do Now?

Try one of the moisturizers from Paula's Choice ([Removed]) they are non irritating. and my daughter and I both use them. Or look at her reviews of other moisturizers and you will find one you can buy...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
Why Does My Face Turn Shiny After Using Cleanser?

If your cleanser is making your face tight and shiny it may be too harsh and stripping your face of natural oils which is not really what you want. You want a cleanser that cleans your face but is g...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Jojoba Oil, Second Try

The Regimen recommends that you add jojoba oil to your moisturizer rather than apply it straight on your face so maybe try that. Then you will know if it is the jojoba oil making you break out or beca...

In forum Acne.org products

11 years ago
Purging Issues With Tea Tree Oil/jojoba Oil

I have never used jojoba oil so I can't comment on that but I have use borage oil (GLA) and it really helped with my dry skin and did not make me break out. You can get it at any health food store an...

In forum Other acne treatments

12 years ago
Should I Do The Regimen?

I'm not sure you need to follow the Regimen and use bp all over your face if you only have the occasional blemish. Sounds more like you might want to maybe use just the AHA cream (glycolic acid) whi...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
First Week Question

I believe that the answer is yes. You don't want your skin to be really dry and/or red which you can experience with bp even if you are only using it once a day. Make sure your cleanser is gentle and...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Help!

I have no experience with auto-immune issues so I can't give any advice on that area. However for eczema try GLA oil (borage oil). I know several people who have used it for their eczema (or their c...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Burning Is Normal Right? But Like This?

Maybe you are using too much bp? You need to start gradually and work up to the full amount over a couple of weeks. Cut back to using less or only once a day for now and see if it helps. I agree yo...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
So Annoying...

I know that it is frustrating but don't give up! You are really lucky to have cleared up in less than two months. My daughter is on the Regimen and she was having breakouts until the fourth month an...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Epsom Salt And Benzoyl?

I would recommend that you do not use Epsom salt on your face it will likely just irritate it especially if you are already using a strong benzoyl peroxide. Epsom salts are usually used in the bath ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Need New Moisturizer. Please Help!

There are two moisturizers that I like that do not make my face shiny. One by CeraVe and one by Cetaphil (for sensitive skin with SPF15). Some times if my face is really dry I just apply borage oil t...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
My Face Has Gone Dry And Burns.

Good advice from the previous posters. You should start gradually with the bp so your skin adjusts to it and work up to the full amount twice a day after a couple of weeks or so. And putting moistur...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Should I Do The Regimine If I Have Mild Acne?

If you only have one pimple then I think the Regimen might be overkill as you apply the products all over your face - unless you have other blemishes (blackheads or whiteheads on the rest of your face...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Epiduo 8 Weeks

I agree that maybe you should try some oral antibiotics like the previous poster mentioned. That combined with the epiduo might work for you. Ask your dermatologist. Good luck

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago