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Sunscreen And Accutane

In my first week of accutane I got burnt going to the zoo on a cloudy day. I was wearing factor 30 and it was about 20 degrees celsius... does that answer the question?

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Jojoba Oil & Under Eye Wrinkles

It's not really going to help with under eye wrinkles unless they are caused solely by dry skin. You should ideally use a humecdant based eye-cream with peptides.

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Have You Ever Taken An Emotional Day Off From Acne?

I used to do that all the time before accutane.... since accutane I had a breakout from shitty fake tan which made me have a mid making coffee emotional breakdown in the kitchen as I thought my acne ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Can A Pimple Leave A Scar That Looks Like A Pimple ?

I had a bad one on my neck which was still a bump for a long time but now it's a flat red mark. I had the spot for about 2months so I think it was just a stubborn cystic spot.

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Best Face Wash/cleanser For Acne And Acne Scars?

I have pretty mild acne and combination skin. It seems like my acne is ceasing A LOT and I wonder if my time with acne is almost over with... So that brings me to this. I have acne scarring (red marks...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Best Face Wash/cleanser For Acne And Acne Scars?

I would suggest just really gentle cleansing, nothing with any treatments in it but then follow up with 10% glycolic acid cream and monthly peels

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Sunscreen Recommendation

Check out the one in my signature! best sunscreen ever! Not greasy, completely non comedogenic, doesn't smell or irritate and sinks right in!

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Need A Moisturizer Recommendation

Doesn't that break you out? It is a cocktail of comedogenic ingredients lol I used to use an olay moisturiser and I swear to the gods it never broke me out but it had so many comedogenic ingredients!...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

12 years ago
Need Recommendation For Acne Scar/orange Peel Texture! (Pics Included)

I know retin a basically works similar as an exfoliant, but thought it increases dermis layer thickness by improving collagen reproduction. Is it possible that retin a can worsen this condition? Appar...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
How To Use A Moisturizing Bar?

It is a soap so it will never really moisturise your skin, however it is designed to be less drying than other soaps. You'd need to follow up with a moisturiser. There are much better cleansers out t...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Mosquito Bite Like Boils After Bath

Sounds like a type of eczema / dermatitis. I also get it on my hands from over-exposure to water, particularly hot water. It can also be inflamed by getting hot. I get rid of it by using a really thi...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Clogged Pores Even With Using Retinoid Daily.. May I Have Some Suggestions?

Say no to coconut oil that stuff cloges up your great grand children iternally and externally. Try tea tree oil and witch hazel. And try a conair facial steamer its cheap and opens your pores. If u us...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Need A Moisturizer Recommendation

Doesn't that break you out? It is a cocktail of comedogenic ingredients :/ lol I used to use an olay moisturiser and I swear to the gods it never broke me out but it had so many comedogenic ingredien...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

12 years ago
Any Tips For Clubbing?/ Going Out

I am not on the regimen, but I do use B.P. When my skin is really flakey and I am going clubbing or something, I use a hot cloth cleanser which REALLY softens my skin and using a washcloth removes a ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Need Recommendation For Acne Scar/orange Peel Texture! (Pics Included)

Vitamin C used to sting bad when I started but now I don't feel it

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Thinking About Chemical Peel

The sunscreen in my signature is the only one I've ever found which is 100% non comedogenic and not greasy or heavy at all. Balm cleansers don't upset the PH of the skin and are much more gentle. Als...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Tiny Comedonal Bumps Everywhere S.o.s!

You could try Salicylic acid peels from amazon (please be careful though). I find that treatments like that work better when I'm taking some sort of oral medication too. Have you tried Dan's regimen? ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Acne After Stopping Yasmin

Have you tried Dan's regimen? If it's whiteheads/clogged pored then Dan's regimen should definitely be effective. Sounds like glycolic acid and salicylic acid might do it for you and would be less ir...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
Need Recommendation For Acne Scar/orange Peel Texture! (Pics Included)

AHA would make a difference to your overall texture of the skin, however it won't repair any major uneven surfaces. Have you tried derma rolling with collagen + vitamin C serum? Check out daizers89 (p...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Clean And Clear Morning Burst Moisturizer Gel

That's strange that you still get shiny using it as it is mostly silicone which should stop oil. Even oily skin needs moisturising though so you should still moisturise the t-zone. I find the best thi...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

12 years ago
When Will My Skin Be Back To Nromal? (Accutane)

I have been off of accutane for 3 months and all of my side effects have gone away. My skin is still normal/dry but I no longer have redness, dark circles or look tired/ill. You can fix your hyper pi...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Thinking About Chemical Peel

Glycolic Acid is amaaaaaaazing for me but salicylic acid in high concentrations is far too irritating on my skin. I would say that chemical exfoliants make a huge difference but don't jump straight in...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Best Primer + Spf For Acne Prone Skin

I don't think I've seen many primers with SPF, however I can say that the best SPF that I've ever come across for acne prone skin is the SK:N SPF 30 as it is so light you don't even notice that you've...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Face Makeup While On Roaccutane?

If you're still prone to breakouts I would suggest staying away from Neutrogena healthy skin as it contains ethylhexyl palmitate as one of the main ingredients...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
Concealing Scarring As A Male Student

w7 primer, rimmel match perfection foundation (completely invisible in any lighting) + real techniques buffing brush, ELF HD powder. (maybelline 24 superstay concealer if scars are dark)

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago