JLopez

Day 57 Okay so I washed my face! Mainly because it was starting to look like my skin really needed a bit of that dead skin build up to be washed away. So I decided that instead of doing the water only...

Day 53 My skin is so dry today! I am still thrilled with my progress. I am getting absolutely zero pimples. I wake up and look in the mirror without any fear of seeing a big lurking cyst, and i've got...

  Day 48 Just a quick update to say that over the past few days the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks has reduces significantly. It seems to be almost the same colour as the rest of my skin. It d...

Day 48 Just a quick update to say that over the past few days the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks has reduces significantly. It seems to be almost the same colour as the rest of my skin. It doesn't loo...

  Still Day 44 I wish I wasn't writing this but I want this log to be completely honest and I NEED to remember how this feels to stop me doing it again. So my boyfriend is away for a few days ...

Still Day 44 I wish I wasn't writing this but I want this log to be completely honest and I NEED to remember how this feels to stop me doing it again. So my boyfriend is away for a few days and I am i...

That's great you're progressing so well! Throughout the caveman regimen did you see breakouts in areas you wouldn't normally see them? I'm experiencing some minor breakouts along my jawline and under...

Day 44 My progress this past few days has been great. I had a totally normal "time of the month" spot on my upper lip that went away in 2 days. That doesn't sound very exciting but that's the first ti...

Hey, JLopez,   I've only had these problems for around 10 months. I just recently changed face wash to clearasil. It's improved my skin for sure. I do get to use a honey face mask maybe once a w...

  As for shaving, you could always use a beard trimmer instead of actually shaving. I've been using one every other day, and it just looks like I have 1 days growth of stubble. Doesn't look hal...

Hey! I just pulled up the ingredients on the dove face wash, and it contains sodium laureth sulfate (the ingredient that makes it foam up,) a lot of alcohol and a host of other chemicals, unfortunatel...

No problem! I'm glad I could be of some help at least. Good for you deciding to stick it out for a few months! Coming off benzoyl peroxide is always going to be difficult but it's definitely a step in...

Thank you for your reply! I shower 2-3 times a week. I use African Black Soap (contains coconut oil and shea butter), which leaves my skin dry. However, it's normal, so I use argan oil and sometimes ...

ps. It already looks much, much less swollen! You are on the right track, don't worry!

If your main concern is the dry skin over the pimple it's best to avoid "drying it out" all together. (Which is what Sudocrem would unfortunately do.) Since you have already used bacitracin to disinfe...

Hey everyone, I could really use your help.   I'm a senior in college and have never used anything on my face (I just let water run down my face in the shower). I'm fortunate to not have that muc...

Hey osmisis, I'm sorry you're feeling so low about your skin! A couple of things: First of all, please don't let acne ruin your life. I know it's easier said than done, but try to be strong! You are ...

Hey sarahthesquid, I feel your pain! As I'm sure a lot of acne.org members do. I just can't leave cystic pimples alone! You should definitely get some ice on that cyst! The damage is done now so try n...

Hey ArtS! I was in a really similar position to you not long ago. I stayed fairly clear with regular application of BP too but it made my skin red raw and I hated being a slave to a skincare regimen. ...

Day 39 I've had a pretty "rough" few days, quite literally. The dead skin mask is pretty thick and nasty now, if I gently run my nail over my skin it will come away with a bunch of skin flakes unde...

Yeah there's no way I'm going back! I can't believe I never thought of doing this way before....letting your body heal itself, like it does with so many other things. I use Desert Essence 100% jojoba...

Hey JLopez, So far so good! I've been easing into this "water only" caveman. My first week I just used water in the morning, regular routine at night. My face was extremely dry without morning moistu...

What a coincidence. . . I take the same supplements, don't wash my face (I just spray some diluted ACV on my face after shower) and my face is 99% clear. Hey Rudy23, I used to use ACV as a toner to...

Day 36 I still haven't washed my whole face, but 2 days ago I gently massaged a little manuka honey (the brand is Rowse. NPA rating 10+) mixed with some water onto my forehead as an experiment. (I alw...

A good diet will be different for everyone. For example some people find that all dairy breaks them out, but I can eat good quality yoghurt regularly and not break out at all. Personally, I eat comple...