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Long term effects of zinc

It is not a cure at all. I use a good topical regimen to keep my skin clear. However, I do believe it has helped with my overall healing of wounds. Whenver I get a scrape or a cut (or a popped pimp...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Do You Holistic Healthers Realize What Bad Science This Stuff Is?

These studies are inconclusive at best. They use small samples and there are invariably other studies that contradict the results of said study. They tend to be obviously flawed studies, too. Take, fo...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Differin, Aha And Benzoyl Peroxide. Good Plan?

What's the point of using BP is you are using Differin? Differin+AHA it's a nice combination , but the BP is pointless.   You can't just make up random facts and have absolutely no proof. Tommy...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Been Clear On Regimen For The Last 3 1/2 Months Or So, Can I Cut Down On Bp To Just Once A Day?

After a bad series of breakouts at the beginning of the year, i followed the Regimen with drugstore products, 1. Cetaphil Gentle Ceanser, Neutrogena on the spot 2.5 BP and cetaphil moisturizer. It wo...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
Non-Comodogenic Moisturizer That Is Also Ph Balanced

Check out Clearwater's message #46 on this thread: He's in Australia, so I don't know if this product is available in the USA, but he narrowed his search down to Pure Therapy Intense Moisture Repair...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Started Breaking Out After Using Salicylic Acid

before it gets better is going to get worse....... thats what i try to think every time i try something new..... i always use a new product for about two months, if in that time i don't see any improv...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
"little Things" Checklist To Make Sure Your Skin Gets Clear

I have been interested in skin care... specifically for those acne prone, for a long time. We all have different opinions on how to treat acne. Some change diet, some suppress hormones like androgen...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Non-Comodogenic Moisturizer That Is Also Ph Balanced

jojoba oil   I break out like crazy from this. Didn't even realize all the tiny little bumps around my chin and cheeks were because of it. That being said, grapeseed oil for me is the only natu...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Quitting The Regimen

Wow. Then I'm glad I kept the receipt! Thanks! I actually just checked the ingredients from the box the moisturizer came in and there is no myristyl Myristate, steric acid, or cetyl acid formulated i...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
Quitting The Regimen

Your moisturizer is causing acne:

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
Benzaclin Question

It's definitely normal. I think it would be a good idea to use moisturizer at night time too. You want to eliminate redness/irritation as much as possible

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Dating Someone With Acne

Someone's acne would have to be pretty freaking severe for me not to date them...but in all honesty if it was that bad I don't think I would start to date them (like I said, it would have to be 10/10 ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
How I Got Completely Clear Skin

How do you know it was only the birth control and the foo that clear you up? it would make more sense that it was the birth control that cleared you up and the food had nothing to do with it, since t...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Is It Possible To Get Clear By Only Cutting Out Dairy

Awesome, thanks so much for the responses, that was really helpful!

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Spf 15 Vs Spf 30

If you prefer the 15, just re-apply it in the middle of the day, or more often depending on how much you're in the sun Thats a good idea, thank you! However, given my work situation I definitely ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
New Here - What Type Of Acne Do I Have?

I would say moderate...some may think moderate/severe. Your skin looks like a good candidate for this website's regimen...though, most people's skin responds well to it   and welcome to the boar...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Spf 15 Vs Spf 30

If you prefer the 15, just re-apply it in the middle of the day, or more often depending on how much you're in the sun Thats a good idea, thank you! However, given my work situation I definitely ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Spf 15 Vs Spf 30

Im in a little predicament, and I would love some input. I use BP every day and a 20% BHA peel every week, so it's pretty important for me to wear sunscreen everyday. I have 2 sunscreens which I lov...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Is It Possible To Get Clear By Only Cutting Out Dairy

Hi guys! I have a sneaking suspicion that dairy flames up my acne. Has anybody here on this board every gotten clear by only cutting out dairy? Is that even theoretically possible? I don't know i...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Jojoba Oil=Break Out???

I'm pretty sure it has been clogging my pores

In forum Acne.org products

13 years ago
Under Skin Neck Acne

There is actually a whole section on this site for neck acne. Top of the page, go to "acne info" then at the bottom "neck info". I think they might be for back of the neck acne, but definitely giv...

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

13 years ago
Under Skin Neck Acne

cortisone shot at your dermatologist's office That is probably the quickest fix. Though it won't prevent it. Mild exfoliation could help prevent (BHA or AHA)

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

13 years ago
Does Anybody Get Little Clogged Pores From Jojoba Oil

Well i'v been using jojoba for a long time now, well over a year. I used to use 6 drops morning and night, but ive cut back on the BP amount so I was able to cut back on the jojoba amount. The bumps...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
Does Anybody Get Little Clogged Pores From Jojoba Oil

Yep, I had the same experience with jojoba oil. When I stopped using it, the tiny bumps went away. I guess my skin doesn't love jojoba oil as much as everyone else does.   gahh...thanks so mu...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
Does Anybody Get Little Clogged Pores From Jojoba Oil

Does jojoba oil clog anybody's pores? Not necessarily giving you acne, but have any of you guys noticed that your skin gets little clogged pores while using jojoba oil, and when you stopped using the...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago