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Advice/ How To Make An Sa Lotion + Vit C, Vit E

Eucerin Redness Relief is a lotion with a slight green tint. I've found a little bit goes a long way and mixing it 1:10 or 1:15 with a face lotion covers redness -- not a lot but a little. You're rig...

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12 years ago
Advice/ How To Make An Sa Lotion + Vit C, Vit E

i dont think it has gelatin in it but cant be sure. its a 30% peel and has residue at the bottom, im assuming this is saturated SA, is that because more alcohol is needed?   i wanted the mixture...

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12 years ago
Advice/ How To Make An Sa Lotion + Vit C, Vit E

I just thought of a universal way to measure small quantities -- the cap of Bic pen, the "Round Stic" kind. I measured the volume of the cap, using my finger on the bottom to cover the holes, measuri...

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12 years ago
Advice/ How To Make An Sa Lotion + Vit C, Vit E

thanks, thats some very useful information! ive got a few questions if you dont mind what should i look for when buying SA powder? is there any way of measuring the SA without the micro scale? they...

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12 years ago
Advice/ How To Make An Sa Lotion + Vit C, Vit E

as stated in the OP i dont have severe dry skin, or any other bad side effects, and my skin doesnt feel too fragile. ive had closed comedones for ageessss and just wanted something to help them along/...

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12 years ago
Advice/ How To Make An Sa Lotion + Vit C, Vit E

im male, 18, 85kg~ and currently on 25mg of accutane (i wanted a low dose). it seems like its working but is flaring up a bit and aloott of whiteheads have become more noticeable, aswell as there bein...

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12 years ago
What Type Of Acne Do I Have?

Can't tell from your description. A picture would help.   i would take a picture but it would pointless as you cant see any of the blocked pores in pictures, some of the redness is taken away d...

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12 years ago
What Type Of Acne Do I Have?

okay so ive had acne for about 5 years now. im still not sure what kind of acne i have. at the moment i have alot of blocked pores (mainly whiteheads but some blackheads as well) mostly on forehead, c...

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12 years ago
Different Types/causes Of Acne

me personally, i get large inflamed cysts, with no head, when i get stressed. usually 1-4 depending on the level of stress (whether its chronic or not). theyre usually on either side of my nose, cheek...

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13 years ago
What Your Acne Is Telling You?

i don't really agree with this. i eat plenty of greens, drink 3+ litres of water a day, regular exercise, and very little junk food. i also don't smoke or drink, have any allergies i know of, and have...

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13 years ago
What Your Acne Is Telling You?

i don't really agree with this. i eat plenty of greens, drink 3+ litres of water a day, regular exercise, and very little junk food. i also don't smoke or drink, have any allergies i know of, and have...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

In theory, using an oil with linoleic acid in to change the lipid profile of your skin seems like a great idea. i was combining this with oil cleansing (castor oil, hemp seed oil, tamanu oil mix). in ...

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13 years ago
Resveratrol

i've seen alot of places where it says taking a resveratrol supplement wont have a massive impact on PPAR, so topical could be better, but there arent any products i can see for acne. would it possibl...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

Just want to report that ingesting the safflower oil seems to be doing more for my dog than applying it topically. His skin and fur stopped feeling so dry kind of suddenly. I'm not sure it can all b...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

Just want to report that ingesting the safflower oil seems to be doing more for my dog than applying it topically. His skin and fur stopped feeling so dry kind of suddenly. I'm not sure it can all b...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

i've also read the thread you recommend: you say estrogen/ androgens play a role in acne in guys. i'm 18 so i'm fairly sure this is one of the causes. would taking an aromatase inhibitor help this...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

In theory, using an oil with linoleic acid in to change the lipid profile of your skin seems like a great idea. i was combining this with oil cleansing (castor oil, hemp seed oil, tamanu oil mix). in ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Linoleic Acid + Exfoliation To Get Rid Of Blocked Pores (Closed Comedones)?

it's very hard to say wether its helping me or not. ive noticed that when i get spots they are somewhat smaller, and i maybe get a few less of them. as far as blocked pores, i still have many many whi...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

I'm using hemp seed oil to get rid of a few inflamed spots and many whiteheads. It's been 2 and a half weeks and all I've noticed is a few more whiteheads and many more blackheads. Is it bringing sebu...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

Does it inhibit dht in your whole body or just your skin?

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

I'm a guy, so wouldn't the inhibiting of dht and making hair finer be a bad thing for me? Or would it not be that noticeable on guys?

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13 years ago
Linoleic Acid + Exfoliation To Get Rid Of Blocked Pores (Closed Comedones)?

i have noticed whilst using the hemp oil that i have gotten more blackheads (i dont normally have many, but theyre popping up on my cheeks and nose). i don't know whether this is because its blocking ...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

has anyone used any of these oils for acne/ blocked pores and it worked? i have been using hemp oil as a cleanser, then a small amount applied topically. in the first week i cleared up alot (although...

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13 years ago
Linoleic Acid + Exfoliation To Get Rid Of Blocked Pores (Closed Comedones)?

i've been using hemp oil (use to cleanse and applied topically) for about 2 weeks now. when i first started using it i had a fairly bad breakout, and during the first week it seemed to be getting alot...

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13 years ago
Acne Prone Skin/sebum Deficient In Linoleic Acid, Possible Topical Solution

would hemp seed oil be just as good as grapeseed oil? i've seen people who recommend it highly above the other oils. if so, what should i look for when buying hemp oil? i have many blocked pores, many...

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13 years ago