Skinnie

I'm going to bump this again now almost 3 years later. Clear for 3 years and can definitely say that The Regimen produced a degree of dryness that contributed to cystic acne and scarring. As a medical...

Slothgirl, this regimen ruined my skin. Honestly. I thought I was getting clear but my skin dried out so much that it impaired my skin's ability to hold moisture and heal. My acne cleared up on my for...

I'm completely clear, but I have scarring and so I feel very self conscious without makeup on. I feel like I can't really go out without it on unless i'm sick. And scars don't go away. Not the kind I ...

20 hours ago, Chloe123 said: On 7/9/2017 at 5:10 PM, skinnie said: or indentations. idk whatever you call them. they're more than just red marks! they're not that bad - they're jus...

33 minutes ago, Feelishia said: Ah, mine aren't pits so our treatments will be different. Yeah, it's gonna be hard to afford treatment on top of paying for college   or indentation...

On July 6, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Feelishia said: @skinnie Me too, because I had "perfect" skin for 20 years then bam. And the scars are my fault from picking at my face, they're not from any actual pi...

I'm like super obsessing over my scars right now. Even though they're not that bad. it bothers me that my skin isn't perfect and never can be.

I'd try a few things: 1. add in some sort of exfoliant? It looks like there's maybe some dead skin you need to get rid of that your foundation is clinging to 2. It looks really chalky - you probabl...

Put it on after you pat your skin dry with a towel and your skin is still just a leeeeeetle bit damp from washing.

Finacea is probably better for spot treating since it works on top of the skin rather than on cellular receptors like the retinoids.

Take things slowly. If your skin is really dry and tight and irritated and flaky, use it like three times a week instead of every day. Ease into using it every day. Also retinoids can take 4-6 months ...

Yes exactly. I would also start really slowly and not use it at the same time as your exfoliating liquid (like alternate days). Definitely use sunscreen if you're going out in the sun.

I used it for a while and it's just really harsh and drying and not that effective. Use a gentle face wash or face bar and a plain moisturizer and buy 2.5% bp lotion or gel instead.

Hm. Your timeline honestly lines up with seasonal changes. Your skincare needs to change with the seasons usually. It is possible that winter was better for your skin because you were sweating less/le...

Just start with a simple nondrying face wash or cleanser bar. Pick one you like with no Fragrance. Cerave, cetaphil, and Olay sensItive are good. Use a simple moisturizer with no Fragrance. It doesn'...

I don't think that's how anesthesia works... even after being clear now for like two years, I'm still super obsessive about my skin and always looking for ways to make it look better. Smoother, get ri...

Yep. I get these near my nose usually when I use BHA alone so I wonder if it's excessively dry skin or dehydration causing them in my case. I'm not sure what to do about them except ice. Niacinamide s...

Try using a moisturizer without any active ingredients in it - simple moisturizers are just way less likely to clog your skin. How does your skin feel right after washing? Does it feel tight - like y...

Are you getting new breakouts? I would just do a little inventory here. Go back to exactly the routine that worked for you last summer and see what happens. Maybe the biore scrub is irritating your ...

Try doing a cold compress. Derms use it on kids with eczema when their skin is itchy. You basically put a wet cool towel on the part of your face that is itchy for about 5-10 minutes. Then you apply m...

I had these patches. In my case, they were eczema and I had to stop using BP. ( I can spot treat only with it) CeraVe cream worked to clear up the rough spots.

Since you mention that your acne worsened in January...I just wanted to point out that I've realized that my acne is worsened by dry skin, which is worse in the winter. Using cream on my face and a cl...

First thing's first -- have you considered going to a dermatologist? I'm sorry if that's an insensitive question, if you have already done that. It's just something a lot of people don't do until it's...

I'm gonna bump this. It's fall now and I can definitively say given my experience this past winter and now, with colder weather setting in that the acne on my cheeks is caused by dry skin. This is not...

    Is your face dry at all? (Does it sting when you put moisturizer on? Do you ever feel itchy? Is your skin flaky? Does your acne get worse in the winter?) For me, Dan's regimen worked ...