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I have tried different cleansers including Cetaphil and Cerave and for some reason something in them does not agree with my skin and I would also get extra oily skin after using them. I recommend tryi...

Has anyone heard of any studies showing how long salicylic acid needs to be in contact with your skin to exfoliate effectively? I am curious if face washes with salicylic acid are actually in contact ...

I used Aveenos daily moisturizing lotion and I loved the way it felt and looked (not overly shiny) BUT I believe it did contribute to some of my breakouts. It is a pretty heavy moisturizer and has pet...

Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Castile Soap. Just 2 drops in your hand lathers real nice with filtered water (hard water does not work well with soap) and it is not too drying. Personal experience.

I would try a different cleanser and moisturizer. I found something that works for me but it was trial and error. I hated Cetaphil and something in it irritated my skin. In my opinion the best cleanse...

Benzoyl Peroxide works in my experience and from many others including studies you can find online. The hardest thing is finding the right product including concentration of BP that works for you. It ...

Alcohol causes you to become dehydrated which is terrible for your overall health including your skin.

It's all about finding the right balance. If you decide to use BP again try using it only once a day or once every other day to see if your skin responds better. Also, it could be an ingredient in the...

I always feel like my skin is oilier (or at least appears oilier) when it is irritated. I know you already said you tried cutting back but my suggestion was going to be try using the BP just once a da...

I hated Cetaphil's moisturizer. My skin had a really bad reaction to it. Everyone has different reactions to products but if you don't like something about the way it is making your skin feel I would ...

Hey AmberSue, That is exactly what I do. After I put the BP on I let it dry for a bit (I actually use a cream BP instead of Dans gel because I like the way it feels on my skin better after it dries) ...

Hey Man, The skin around your mouth and your eyes is the most sensitive on your face. Try avoiding these areas when applying the BP at least for a while and then around your mouth you may want to try ...

Hello, Taking a shot to see if this sounds familiar to anyone. I currently am just using Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser to wash my face, no moisturizer. I have oily skin and late in the afternoon on my fo...

Everyone's skin is different so it's hard to say what will and will not work from you but I can share my experience with my own skin. For me I dry out my skin by using too harsh of cleansers, using to...

Just wondering for anyone who uses SA pads, how many times a day do you use them and what strength (.05% 2% etc). Thanks.

Went to the dermatologist and he said that I should have seen more improvement by week 7 and even thought things could get better he was ok with me stopping differin and trying something else. Lesson ...

Thanks. I am going to the doctor for a check up to see what he thinks. Will post again just in case this would be helpful to anyone else.

Hi, I have been using Differin gel at night for 6 weeks and from week 2 till now my forehead has broken out like never before with lots of small bumps. I know the directions say that things can get ...

I started using Differin Gel a few weeks ago and my forehead is now covered in small bumps. Is this normal/has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Apologies if this has already been discussed but I was wondering about other people's experiences with oily skin. My forehead and nose get very oily a few hours after washing my face. I use acne pads ...

I have no idea if this is true but I read something once that said skin care products and medications that work to remove dead skin/increase skin cell turnover remove the natural layer of dead skin ce...

I have been using benzoyle peroxide gel on my face followed by a moisturizer in the morning and in the evening before bed and I have noticed that late in the afternoon my forehead gets insanely oily t...