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Teenage Acne

So it's been forever since I last updated, but I figure that I should. I've kept up with the Regimen since September, and my skin has been alright. It's definitely not clear- probably pretty similar t...

In forum The Regimen logs

10 years ago
When Does The Purging Stage Usually Happen?

I experienced purging in the beginning of my start on the regimen. After about 4 weeks my acne faded and started to get progressively better. I'd say you were experiencing some purging or even somethi...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Not Had Any Dryness

Yes, it hit me at the second week.

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Thanks for all the updates, Jen! Congratulations on getting clear I'm in my 3rd week on the regimen and your results are really encouraging. Thank you for reading! Being clear has made such a diff...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 43 Update   Wow, I can't believe my skin and I have come this far. I'm not swiftly approaching the 2 month mark on the Regimen and I couldn't be happier. Sure, I get the occasional break out...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Should I Continue ?

When I first used BP, I had the same reaction to it- insane burning, redness like a horrible sunburn from the bridge of my nose down the rest of my face. I just thought it was normal and kept using it...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 38 Update   So my skin is back to clear again, guess I just went through an odd stage. I can now put on the full dosage of BP and only experience a light tingle! It's a great thing to see my...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 32 Update Hi! So things have not been going as well on my skin. I now have 3 visible whiteheads on my forehead, and above my lip. But other than that my skin is clear, yay! Continuing the same r...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Blackhead Hole?

Okay, wow, I'm so relieved. I'm on the Regimen and I put the normal BP all over my face last night, including over the pore so it definitely got in there. When I checked this morning I couldn't even ...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Blackhead Hole?

I was cleaning my face tonight when this one large blackhead that I've had in the center of my nose just popped off, plug and all. I was happy until I looked in the mirror and saw the huge gaping hole...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Can I Use The Regimen?

I had minor acne, just scattered white heads and the Regimen worked successfully for me. I've been on it for 4 weeks and my skin is clear. The good thing is if you have less acne you are more likely t...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Does The Regimen Really Work?

YES, the Regimen really works. Honestly, I was like you. I have minor acne, but I'm self-conscious, and it made me very uncomfortable with myself. I stumbled on the acne.org website after reading up ...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Can I Use The Regimen?

I had minor acne, just scattered white heads and the Regimen worked successfully for me. I've been on it for 4 weeks and my skin is clear. The good thing is if you have less acne you are more likely t...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
The BP burns the absolute beejesus out of my skin

Lessen the amount of BP. I made the same mistake and it burned me and felt like my face was on fire every time I put it on. Now I'm on 4 weeks and use a whole finger of BP and only feel a tingling sen...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Scared To Try A New Foundation..

I'd suggest looking for something oil-free, non-comedogenic, and non-acnegenic. Then there is like a 95% chance you won't break out from it versus going out on a limb. I'm lucky to have skin that isn...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Best Drugstore Foundations For Peeling Skin

Cover Girl Smoothers BB cream!!! It's the best cover up for dry, peeling, acne prone skin. Also rub jojoba oil on your skin before washing to help remove flakes. Try AHA+ if you haven't added it to t...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 28 Update Just reached 4 weeks, wow! Things have gotten so much better. My skin is so much clearer, and I can't even begin to thank this website enough! My routine hasn't changed, still the same...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Best Drugstore Foundations For Peeling Skin

Hello!   I know nearly all of us struggle with peeling skin as a nasty side effect of the Regimen, and I figured it was probably time a thread got put up here to help people in the situation I h...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Makeup That Doesn't Emphazise Peeling?

I'd cut back on the harsh topicals. Perfect example of how most skin care products exist to solve problems caused or worsened by the other skin care products. The only harsh topical I'm using is the...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Im 14 & i have moderate acne. It is so annoying cause i cant even look any one in the face. Im very insecure. Ive heard about the lemon juice remedy, & im currently trying it. I hope this wor...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 26 Update   Wow, my skin is looking very good. Had a slight increase in breakouts, but I believe it was just due to hormones, yuck. At least they are fading fast.   My skin tone is loo...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 20 Update   Things are going very very good! I'm thinking I'm going to make these logs every couple of days or every week, because I don't have as much to talk about. But my skin is very cle...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Teenage Acne

Day 18 Morning Update   Woke up feeling very proud of my skin! It looks so good. Just one or two zits left on my forehead. My chin has never been this clear which is amazing. It makes me so happ...

In forum The Regimen logs

11 years ago
Review Bb Creams!

I'd also heard great things about the garnier bb cream so was excited to try it out. I'd been wanting to get away from wearing heavier foundations. I bought the garnier bb cream for oily/combo skin (i...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Wedding In Two Months... Need Advice Please!

My opinion is that you should start the Regimen after your wedding.   I know it's tough to ignore it, but since you have moderate acne, it's hard to say how long it will take. I have minor acne...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago