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*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

i'm sad to say this, but drinking 2-3 cups of green smoothies almost every day didn't help with my acne even little bit. i did this for 4 months straight. i always used either kale, spinach, or romain...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hello!   i just have a very small question.   is it for certain (scientifically proven) that our skin can't become immune/get used to BHA and retinols and thus stop working?

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

what about AHA based facial cleanser that cotains small beads? the beads feel pretty round. would it cause too much irritation? because i noticed that after my bf and i kiss alot (sorry for getting in...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hello SQ!   i've decided to try PC 2% BHA liquid because i've been using 1% gel for 2 months now and i'm still breaking out   i'm just wondering how do you apply it to your face? do you use...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hello SQ!   i've decided to try PC 2% BHA liquid because i've been using 1% gel for 2 months now and i'm still breaking out   i'm just wondering how do you apply it to your face? do you use...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hi SQ,   i currently use Clinique mild clarifying lotion as my toner. i ordered Paula's 1% BHAs samples and am thinking of using that once every other day (or something else depending on my skin)...

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17 years ago
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thanks   i've just beeng applying it on my forehead and nose to see if i react to it. so far, nothing. my forehead even feels abit smoother!   anway, i want to try Paula's choice BHA 1%. ha...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

thanks i've just beeng applying it on my forehead and nose to see if i react to it. so far, nothing. my forehead even feels abit smoother! anway, i want to try Paula's choice BHA 1%. have you o...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hello snow queen!   what do you think about using Clinique mild clarifying lotion with .5% SA morning and evening as my toner? do you think that'd provide enough exfoliation? or i was thinking of...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

hi IT!   thanks for the info on raw spinach! i decided to eat it every other day, alternating with kale or romaine lettuce (if i have)   i've been drinking the smoothie for 3 weeks by tomor...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

hi IT! is it okay to make smoothies with spinach almost everyday? i just found out that spinach countains high amount of iodione... Hi! 🙂 Spinach is my favorite, but no, it's not a good idea to...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

hi IT!   is it okay to make smoothies with spinach almost everyday? i just found out that spinach countains high amount of iodione...

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17 years ago
***UPDATED**** Foundations of Clear Skin

hi bob,   is it really necessary to take ALL 3 supplements? (primrose, borage, and flax) how many tablets per day for each is adequate?   I say yes. Definitely borage and flax.   I...

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17 years ago
***UPDATED**** Foundations of Clear Skin

also, i think that exfoliating with toothbrush may be too irritating for my super sensitive skin. instead, i'm thinking of using a cotton pad and make gentle circular motion while cleansing. what do y...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

It's hard to say whether or not your skin is sensitive to both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. My guess is no, but that doesn't mean you won't have a bad reaction; it's just my guess.   You...

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17 years ago
***UPDATED**** Foundations of Clear Skin

also, i think that exfoliating with toothbrush may be too irritating for my super sensitive skin. instead, i'm thinking of using a cotton pad and make gentle circular motion while cleansing. what do y...

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17 years ago
***UPDATED**** Foundations of Clear Skin

hi bob,   is it really necessary to take ALL 3 supplements? (primrose, borage, and flax) how many tablets per day for each is adequate?    

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hi snow queen!   okay, i changed my mind about exfoliant....again. i decided to try one of the salicylic acid products you suggested Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion. i'm going to ...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

hi IT   maybe i asked you this already, but how was your acne before? mild/moderate/severe? also, did you acne previously improve when you've started eating healthier before starting with the smo...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

thanks IT! 😀 from tomorrow, i'll try drinking all 4 cups in the morning when i make it. i guess that'd make me pretty full! You're welcome! 🙂 That sounds like a good plan - I've been doing that ...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

thanks IT!   from tomorrow, i'll try drinking all 4 cups in the morning when i make it. i guess that'd make me pretty full!

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hi snow queen. what do you think of exfoliant that use charcoal particles for the exfoliant?   Actually, I've only ever heard of charcoal being used in masks, not as an exfoliating particle. Ar...

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17 years ago
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If you're looking for a gentle, manual exfoliant, get one with smooth bead-like particles as opposed to jagged particles. I doubt Dove's would be too harsh for daily use, but if it is I suppose you c...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

hi IT!   right now, i make 4 cups of smoothie in the morning, drink about 2 cups and leave the rest to drink in the afternoon. i refrigerate it. my mom noticed i was doing this and told me that ...

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17 years ago
Biggest Mistakes People Make to Treat Acne:

hi snow queen. what do you think of exfoliant that use charcoal particles for the exfoliant?  

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17 years ago