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38 And Drained

Hi Nearly Defeated - don't feel defeated! There is hope. I have been through what you are going through and it is awful but there are solutions. I took a dose of Roaccutane after much agonising an...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Facial Hair Removal On Accutane?

I had mine threaded all through my Roaccutane course. I asked the therapist to do it really gently and it was fine. Waxing is not a good idea and I wouldn't put any harsh chemicals on your skin. I ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
The Differin Diaries

Hi everyone, I finished a course of Roaccutane in February and almost straight away experienced some breakouts. Overall my skin condition is still in pretty good condition but I am very scared of goi...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
THE DEFINITIVE UK MOISTURISER THREAD

La Roche Posay Toleriane Fluide - Aqua/Water,Squalane, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol These are the ONLY ingredients it contains - I ...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

13 years ago
Retin-A

Hi - I have been researching the same thing. Skinceuticals do a retinol 0.5 and 1.0 night cream - it has very good reviews on the Makeup Alley site. I have also heard of something called Green Cream...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
My Face.

Hey Quiescence - your pictures show amazing progress - keep going. It looks like the only way is up - or should I say down, in the case of your wonderful graph!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
My Face.

Hi Quiescence, just thought I'd drop in to offer my support! I have found Roaccutane to be a tough experience, but manageable. You just have to be a bit easier on yourself than you would normally be...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
How important is toner?

Thanks for the advice everyone! I have decided to go makeup free for the time being and am working on making my Roaccutane skincare regimen as simple and gentle as possible. So for now, toner will n...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
How important is toner?

Thanks guys! I have seen that Kiehls to a Calendula one - no alcohol and non-astringent. Just wondering if I should add this to my routine after I have finished Roaccutane. Omegais - I noticed on a...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
How important is toner?

Thanks Gabriel! I have been eyeing up the Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion - but I have just realised it has SA in - probably not a good idea on Roaccutane! I don't think anything with alcohol in is ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
How important is toner?

Just wondering how many of you use a toner in your skin care routine? I wear foundation daily and I don't currently use toner - though I do cleanse twice. Is this enough or should I be using toner? ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
I worry that my child will grow up to have acne

I have two beautiful, confident children and I worry about this all the time. I only got acne 2.5 years ago (I am 35). Until then I was oblivious to the whole issue of acne - I didn't notice it on o...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago
Back acne scars have ruined my life

My husband has active - angry acne on his back. And scars on his face. I couldn't care less! He is a laid-back, well balanced person with a great sense of humour and a successful career. He never ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago
For anyone who has sisters or brothers with beautiful skin and feels really really jealous 🙁

My sister has mild rosacea and has agonised about her skin for years, (she is also stunningly beautiful). She was always really envious of my (then) perfect skin and I was always really dismissive of...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago