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Best Cleanser You've used!?

@kelbell812 interested in your recommendation for Aqua Marina (Lush). I'm worried about initial breakouts etc. How did your skin react when you first started using it? Thanks

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
30yrs old and still have it

Just remember sugar can be a contributing factor to acne. OJ and cheerios would be quite high in sugar individually, let alone together, so could give you a sugar spike? Gluten in bread affects some p...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
Has anyone tried Vitamin A?

I've stopped Vitamin A after 3 weeks. The first 2 weeks I was on 5,000 IUs and my skin was so-so - a few breakouts but nothing major. I upped to 10,000IUs on the third week and got more breaksouts. I'...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
30yrs old and still have it

Aside from your routine, what are you eating? A lot of acne issues can be related to the type of food you're ingesting. Do you have a sensible healthy diet with limited alcohol and do you drink plenty...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
Has anyone tried Vitamin A?

I would say mild, yes but on occasion I can have a moderate breakout, if that makes sense? Perhaps the recommended IU's is different dependent on location (UK here) I'm not sure? I'm quite slim/short ...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
Has anyone tried Vitamin A?

You can read reviews on this very site about people who've tried using vitamin A supplements to help with their acne; I'm actually trying this myself at the moment - just a low dose of 5,000 IUs once...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
If diet causes my acne, will anything else treat it?

I have a similar diet - no gluten, no/low sugar. I don't eat fruit or sweets etc. It can be a pain sometimes and I don;t know your location but here in the UK we have a lot of alternatives which are r...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Trying to gain wieght / don't want to break out

In my first post you'll see why I don't eat fruit or nuts.

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Trying to gain wieght / don't want to break out

OK but has your skin improved since you did all this?

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
So, Dark Chocolate Really Isn't Any Good Then

No, I think it does give me a few pimples. I used to eat it before and got a fair bit of forehead acne. I say acne, more like 2 or 3 tiny pimples at a time.

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Trying to gain wieght / don't want to break out

23 hours ago, ZitsSuck21 said: You need to look into fermented foods and bone broth to heal the food issues, I find the GAPS diet extremely helpful. It focuses on fats rather than grains and st...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
So, Dark Chocolate Really Isn't Any Good Then

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Best Moisturizers?

I use this: It's non-comedogenic and doesn't leave a horrible feel on your skin, just sinks right in. It is a little on the expensive side but my skin seems to like it. I can't use the heavier versi...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
Trying to gain wieght / don't want to break out

Thanks. Is pasta okay? It's gluten-free but I know it's carbs. I do eat sweet potatoes and brown rice and they don't seem to be too bad for my skin.

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Trying to gain wieght / don't want to break out

So I'm trying to gain weight but also battling with trying to NOT breakout. The past 6 months I've been gluten-free and I try my best to be sugar-free too. I should note that I think I have a slight a...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Zappers - They kill parasites, purify your blood etc.

Not sure I understand really what this is..? How can you wear it for 24 hours - what about bathing/showering or sleeping or swimming etc.? If it's helped clear your acne does it mean you can never sto...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
Food That Causes Acne

On ‎16‎/‎10‎/‎2015 at 9:31 AM, AJM00001 said: You are correct. It has been about ten years of testing. And the reason I started is I became diabetic, which required I eat three meals a day, a...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Trying to put on weight / snacking

No one..?

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Trying to put on weight / snacking

Hey, My acne is mostly quite moderate these days (the odd pimple on my forehead or a tiny white-head on my nose). I also get a few breakouts on my chest. Anyway, I'm usually 80% clear majority of the ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Will I Grow Out Of Acne?

I'm 32 bud and still suffering.   My sister used to have acne too but for her it stopped around age 29/30.   So I've no idea why for me it's continued, though I feels it's mostly hormonal...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Magnesium Cured My Back Acne

Magic, how's it going?   I started taking 50mg of Zinc about a week ago and after 3 days my skin cleared. Now, after 8 days I'm breaking out.   Not sure if the zinc is working or if this ...

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

10 years ago