jennifer36

Definitely try both. I'm an active user or both clay and tea tree oil, although I use bentonite. Mainly because that's what they had at the health food store. Clay probably will make you break out mor...

Definitely try both. I'm an active user or both clay and tea tree oil, although I use bentonite. Mainly because that's what they had at the health food store. Clay probably will make you break out mor...

Holy shoot, it's been months!   Unfortunately I can't say I'm clear entirely, but definitely close. My breakouts follow a strict pattern now, mid cycle and end of cycle, to be expected since stop...

Sounds excellent, Jennifer. I think it is really good that you are drinking a lot tea (I should do that as well). I am washing my hair with homemade soap (I make my own soap) and use lemon rinses or w...

A tea store!? How perfect for you! Glad the BCP stoppage hasn't taken too much of a toll. I think you made a good choice!   Thanks! It's been great so far already, so many different kinds of t...

Thanks everyone! Looking good, Jennifer! I hope life is calming down for you I saw this recipe for a semi-homemade coconut milk shampoo and thought of you: Also, my skin has been so much b...

Unfortunately, I reached my photo upload quota for this log, so I've uploaded photos to my gallery! That's what I'll be doing from now on, but included is a link to the album!

Thanks everyone for checking in, sorry for my really long time away from the org, busy, stress, lots of things. A huge thing has been trying to think less about my skin, and unfortunately using this s...

Picture update! The breakout on the left side of my face is almost gone!

Sorry you're going through a breakout at the moment - its so frustrating that any minor change or deviation from our routines means that our skin acts up! Honestly, your skin doesn't look bad at all a...

Yep. The whole "once enamel is gone it's gone forever" thing is a total lie. I think they invented it to sell that fluoride laden toothpaste crap, which only makes the problem worse. I'm living proof ...

I am really inspired by your meditating. It's really great that you recognize what your mind and body needs. I think it's a fantastic idea! The mandelic acid has been really nice. I got a sample of th...

I've been using pretty "natural" shampoos for a while now, I'm almost out of my Oneka Elements lavender shampoo & conditioner, so I decided to try using baking soda. Don't get me wrong, I do like ...

Wow, that sounds so cool. Thank you for talking about that. It really puts things in perspective for me, sometimes I feel like if I just stop obsessing about my skin it would get better. I should prob...

Probably about 5 months ago. I'm due for another one soon! I go to the dentist like clockwork every 6 months. More frequently when I had braces though, probably every 3 months. Shockingly I didn't get...

Probably about 5 months ago. I'm due for another one soon! I go to the dentist like clockwork every 6 months. More frequently when I had braces though, probably every 3 months. Shockingly I didn't get...

Mindfulness I purchased a book today called "Peace is Every Breath" by an 84 year old buddhist monk named Thich Nhat Hanh. He was nominated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize in...

I have had acne for 9-10 years, severe at times. It was most severe probably around age 16-19, a course of accutane briefly cleared me and my acne came back in May-June of 2011, around 6 months after ...

1. List foods that your body doesn't manage well, acne 'trigger' foods, or any general indigestible that gives you some side-effect. 2. List foods you replace with the ones listed above.   1. ...

I should also add that I had to break down a buy a moisturizer. The cold weather is starting to dry out my face. I only use it in the am. I bought Green Beaver brand "Antioxidant Green Tea & Sooth...

Hope everything is going well Sounds like you are keeping your wits about you, and being aware. Good for you! *Edit- adding a couple of things You inspired me to get a "Skin Detox" tea by Yogi from t...

I've been having a lot of emotional stress this week/today mainly. I'm going to just try and be zen and relax for a week, no internet, minimal cell phone (work and stuff), just to centre myself. ...

Hello everyone! I've had a pretty good eating week this week, been sticking with my regimen unchanged. Friday night I went out and stayed out too late, wound up falling asleep without washing my fac...

i did not read all of this thread.. but... is it the diets that is helping you.. or the new skin care regimen?   It's a bit of both. The diet changes have helped me to figure out what my acne t...

Had my doctor's appointment this morning! It went better than I could have guessed. I predicted I'd get the "you should eat meat" lecture again because of my iron levels, but they were almost 3 times ...