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should I use a comedone extractor on my closed comedones?

If you are going to pop them, I'd recommend steaming your face first for a good 10-15 minutes. Then disinfect the area with alcohol or salicylic acid toner. Also disinfect whatever tool you intend to ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
bumps with clear fluid that dont pop?

Ask your doctor about hydrocortisone cream - that seems to be the best fix for that sort of thing, it helps with this kind of deep inflammation. Do not try to pop them, because you'll just...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
It's been 9 weeks and nothing has happened someone help me

Darling, do you mind sharing more about what you do to your face? How you cleanse? Which products you use? What is your diet like? Thanks

In forum Acne

10 years ago
One simple things has majorly cleared my skin

There are so many tiny things we can do to help ourselves get clearer skin, and this is a perfect example. Another example is washing your face last in the shower, so that you can wash off any shampoo...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Exfoliation and Hyperpigmentation?

Hi there, AHAs are excellent in helping with hyperpigmentation - the best of which is Mandelic Acid (40-50%), but I also love Glycolic Acid (30%). Gentle over the counter AHAs aren't really going to...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide - skin peeling

Do you apply your moisturizer to dry skin? If so, then you aren't actually moisturizing. Benzoyl Peroxide is meant to kill acne causing bacteria, it's not meant to make your skin peel. Being too harsh...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Itchy, burning face!

Might you be dehydrated? I would recommend drinking way more water.

In forum Acne

10 years ago
How I cured my acne...

Darling, this is the most powerful message that everybody has to understand. Often what we fear and resist persists, as in the case of Acne. The more we love ourselves, the better we will feel and LOO...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Extreme redness nd peeling of skin

Darling, how much dairy are you eating? Have you tried eliminating all dairy from your diet (milk, cheese, butter, ghee)? What kind of moisturizer are you using?

In forum Acne

10 years ago
SUPER TINY PIMPLES ALL OVER MY CHEEKS

Is there anything new in your diet or skin care routine that might be causing them? These kind of spots can be super frustrating. You can get them from dairy - in my experience. Drink more water, and...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Closed Comedones? Help!!

What else do you use on your face? What do you cleanse with? Do you use Benzoyl Peroxide? Have you ever tried alpha hydroxy acids?

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Need help with my acne

I know it's tempting to try natural oil when curing Acne, but from experience, they cause more harm than good - especially coconut oil! You are basically just clogging your pores a lot more. Plus, was...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Clogged Pore Galore! ADVICE NEEDED!

Hi Mad Tea, I wouldn't recommend coconut oil on your face as it's highly comedogenic... Might do more damage than good. Can you describe your healthy diet in more detail? Do you eat cheese, milk? Plea...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
help

Hey Aleksi, Можешь на русском? Рассказы мне поподробнее про свой режим - как и чем ты умываешь лицо и т.д. Я бы хотела тебе помочь) Olena

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Contemplating a third course of Roaccutane, age 34

Oh dear.. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Obviously, going on another round of pills isn't a good idea though. Your body went through it TWICE already, and you still have Acne. Have you cons...

In forum Adult acne

10 years ago