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9th month on Accutane and still breaking out

Most people actually primarily only experience "significant clearance" on accutane, which isn't necessarily the same thing as being completely, 100%, never-a-pimple in sight clear. Even people who "do...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Regimen For A Year And A Half, Painfully Dry Skin

I've been on the regimen for a year and a half now (or more), and my skin just seems to be getting more and more dry. My face always looks red, cracked, and irritated. I can't even go out right now be...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide Coming Off

After applying benzoyl peroxide and moisturizer today, I realized I put on too much moisturizer and jojoba oil and my face was very oily, almost wet. I had to use a paper towel to absorb the oil. Woul...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Does A Good Moisturizer Even Exist?

  The thing is that the regimen doesn't get me completely clear. I strictly did the regimen for 8 months before realizing that it wasn't going to get me 100% clear. I still break out in whitehe...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
How Long Should I Apply Benzoyl Peroxide For?

I used to apply benzoyl peroxide until it was just about dry, but that's extremely time consuming, and I'm looking for ways to cut back on irritation. The official regimen page says to apply for 3 min...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Does A Good Moisturizer Even Exist?

Comedogenicity lists aren't meant to be taken that seriously. I have extremely sensitive acne-prone skin, yet I'm able to use it generously without breaking out. You'll have to try it out for yourself...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Does A Good Moisturizer Even Exist?

I finally found a moisturizer that works really well! It's 'EltaMD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer'. Mind you it's pricey, but it rates really low (<2) on the COSDNA rating. and It does a great job ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Does A Good Moisturizer Even Exist?

I've been on the regimen for over a year now. I'm apparently pretty sensitive to the drying effects of benzoyl peroxide, and for the life of me, I can't find a good non-comedogenic, fragrance free moi...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Scarless Healing

&nbsp; I tried subcision, but I didn't put a needle deep under the skin, that's why I didn't get a noticeable improvement. I'd like to go deeper, but now I'm afraid to damage the fat layer, beca...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Scarless Healing

I think I posted this a while back, but here's a reminder: Long story short, there's a new combination of treatment methods that's been going around and is very promising. It's readily available be...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide Left In The Heat

I ordered Dan's BP about a week ago, but when the package arrived, it stayed outside for about 2 hours in around 85 degree heat. Would that have degraded the benzoyl peroxide at all? Normally I set it...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Shea Butter Comedogenicity?

Ha, it can be really thick, but I always melted it and then applied as much as I could before it made me shiny. I loved how it felt and what it did for my skin minus the breakouts! A woman I know who ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Shea Butter Comedogenicity?

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In forum Acne

10 years ago
Shea Butter Comedogenicity?

I've been using shea butter for the past couple months as a moisturizer. I absolutely love it, and I've been getting tons of compliments on my skin because of it. But I always felt like it might be br...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide Getting In Hair

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In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide Getting In Hair

I'm a big fan of Dan's benzoyl peroxide, but with two full pumps of the stuff, it's impossible to keep it out of my hair and eyebrows. Once it gets caked on, it's nearly impossible to get out even if ...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Help Getting Rid Of The Last Of My Acne

I began treating my acne almost exactly a year ago today. I've had mild/moderate acne most of my life, but things started getting worse around 16. By 17, I developed moderate/severe acne, with many cy...

In forum Acne

10 years ago