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Retin A + serum. Apply which first?

Which should I apply first on my skin? Retin A or my Body Shop Vitamin C serum? I've been using Retin A for atleast 3 years now so I don't need to lessen the strength of the product penetrating my ski...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Accutane screwed me up... motivations please 🙁

i'm so sorry. i'm not on accutane but i relate so much to everything you said because i'm going through a horrible breakout. the worst is when people (even your friends and family) point out the obvi...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Green Tea

if you end up drinking green tea, incorporate the green tea leaves in a mask (there are various masks you can find on google). i've been doing this lately with the leaves, honey and 3 drops of tea tr...

In forum Oily skin

11 years ago
Retin-A

i have bought this product long time back and it's RIDICULOUSLY ABRASIVE. it will end up irritating your acne and make it worse! the walnut shells have sharp jagged edges that will create microtear...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
How Long Does It Take To "pull" The Oil Out Of Pores?

you should wash your face ONLY 2 times a day - morning & night. when you wash often, you strip the oils of your face and it causes your face to produce excessive oil, hence acne. trust me, when ...

In forum Oily skin

11 years ago
facial hair

i had this same uncertainty but i decided against both methods because i heard that a loss of facial hair will cause pimples. what i do is bleach my facial hair and it works amazing! i use the Jolen ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
Ran Out Of Retin-A 0.01% - Can I Use Micro 0.1%?

i feel like 0.01% is too light on the skin, especially since you have been using it for a year or so. at the moment, im on retin A 0.05% and it works great. i would suggest that if you dont have sen...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Switching From Generic To Brand Name

hmm i dont know how much help i will be because i've never used diane 35. my doctor prescribed me a generic version of retin A and a few months later, i got my hands on the real brand version. i hav...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
To See A Doctor To To Not See A Doctor? (Pics)

trust me, you should go to a doctor. when I first started getting acne, my parents actually offered to take me to the dermatologist but I always waved them off because I thought I could handle it wi...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Hyperpigmentation Help

Im using sweet almond oil for hyperpigmentation as well as a moisturizer. I've not been using it for long so I can't comment if it works or not.

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

11 years ago
How To Exfoliate Without Scrubbing?

Hey there! My skin had cleared up so much during the past 6 months due to Retin A but I started breaking out again when I doubled my application even though it was the same percentage (0.05%)...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Nicest Thing That Someone Has Said About Your Acne

'please tell me what you're using because your skin has improved so much' (retin A woot woot) 'when you're older, your scars will go'

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Moisturizer

some may have spf (it'll say on the product). otherwise, apply sunscreen first, wait 10 mins and apply moisturizer.

In forum Acne.org products

12 years ago
Itchy Skin, Puffy Eyes With Moisturizer

maybe you're allergic to the new ingredients added to the new moisturizer.

In forum Acne.org products

12 years ago
Moisturizer

im not an expert but from i remember, retinol promotes exfoliation (i know retin A does as im using it now). if that is the case, there are retinol based products from neutrogena. and again, please go...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Indifference To Scars

if you asked me that question a year or two years ago, my answer would've been that i'm constantly worried about my inflammation and acne scars. now that i have been using retin a and been seeing a MA...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
It's Getting Better. W/ Pics

wow absolutely amazing! honestly, i cant see any scars at all may i know how long you have been on retin a? i started about 2 weeks ago and apart from the peeling, it's going great! im surprised that...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Generic Retin A

i have asked a similar question recently:   im using the real Retin A product and let me tell you, it is farrrr more drying than the other one. come to think of it, the other product i was usin...

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12 years ago
Retin-A Cream 0.025% Cream

retin A is not causing your skin to purge and cause pimples in areas where you have never had them before. those pimples were already present in those exact areas, under many layers of skin. whitehead...

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12 years ago
Is Retin A More Potent Than Other Tretinoin Products?

Hey guys!   I'd like to know if Retin A is stronger and more effective than other products which contain the same active ingredient, tretinoin. Well, i've been using this tretinoin cream call...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Product Makes Face Look Oily. Any Solution?

no it's the medicine that makes my face oily.

In forum Oily skin

12 years ago
Product Makes Face Look Oily. Any Solution?

I've been using a clear treatment gel however it makes my face look shiny and extremely oily. Other than that, the product is working well for me so I want to continue using it. Since it's the summer ...

In forum Oily skin

12 years ago
Can Positive Feelings Effect How Products Work On Acne?

Do you think it is possible that feeling optimistic when trying on a new product can heal acne? I know it sounds silly but I'd like to think so. What is your opinion?   I mean, isn't that why p...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Please Write This On A Post It And Stick It To Your Mirrors

that is so beautiful

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Acne Between By Eyes, Need Help Fast! + Pic

whatever you do, DO NOT pop it or touch it. I had this kind of pimple between my eyes before but you gotta bear it. Once I popped mine, it took a long period of time for the scar to go away.

In forum Acne

12 years ago