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Really Oily Skin?

It could be a bit of both. The BP is definitely stripping your skin of its natural oils, which in turn tells your body to produce more oil. The skin has a natural acid mantle the maintains a protectiv...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Waxing While On The Regimen

Ask your esthetician to use hard (stripless) wax. It is much gentler on the skin. Or you can ask her to apply a very thin layer of oil before applying soft (strip) wax. This can prevent the wax from a...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

12 years ago
My Method To Clear Skin!

These are all great. Glad to see you helped your body from the inside out!

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Vitamins For Acne

I take a multivitamin that has a special hair, skin and nails blend. I notice a big difference in my skin when I take it regularly. Look for one containing biotin.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Recommendations For Face Masks

I agree with the above posts, raw honey is an amazing facial mask. I get manuka honey and add some essential oils to it- lavender, carrot seed oil, and geranium are all great for the skin. I also add ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Fish Oil Good Or Bad?

My skin has always been better when I am taking fish oil.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Enema!

I have done various juice fasts and one including enemas. What I've found is that people look to a fast or detox as sort of a "quick fix" that can yield instant results. I never experienced results li...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Vitamin E?

I think E would be a better one to focus on as a supplement- it is great for the skin but I wouldn't use the oil itself directly on acne prone skin. It is better for a dehydrated, aging skin. Internal...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Aloe Vera Reaction

The citric acid and preservatives are likely causing the reaction, not the aloe itself. I get a natural aloe gel at my local health food store that has no other ingredients besides aloe gel, and that'...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Comedogenic Ingredients!(To Discuss The Effect Or No Effect On Ur Skin)

The first one looks great and I wouldn't worry about using it. Second one not so good- lots of chems like you said- the liquid parrafin could be especially pore clogging- it is basically vaseline. Any...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Looking At Your Skin Really Close

I do it too but I've gotten a lot better. It's totally psychological- it's not about the skin at all. I used to pick a lot and I had to look at why I was doing it. Because I wanted great skin, and I s...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How Can I Prepare Oats Without Cooking?

If they are rolled oats, you can eat them as they are. The process of rolling them flat uses heat and essentially cooks them. I've made power bars with rolled oats before that required no further cook...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Diet Plans

I use coconut oil and butter for cooking. Both are ok when heated, I use olive oil for salad dressings. Make sure your butter (if using) is organic and ideally grass fed. The herbal tea I use can be f...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Dark Chocolate

Chocolate is a great superfood. I've been skipping the chocolate bars altogether and adding raw cacao powder to my smoothies- that way you are only sweetening it with fruit instead of sugar.

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Moisturizer On Oily Skin?

I recommend a light moisturizer even if you have oily skin. If you're using very stripping ingredients like benzyl peroxide you need to help your skin protect itself- essential you are removing the sk...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
How Do You Channel Your Anger And Sadness In A Healthy Way?

Running really helped for me, as well as punching pillows. Journaling can also be really helpful. Just writing down your feelings can take a big weight off your shoulders. Don't be afraid to be brutal...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
I Feel Like An Ugly Monster

Oh, sweet dear! Let's just stop at the first sentence. You are a pretty girl. I've been there, with bad skin, and I know how it feels. And I used to let it ruin my mood and my days. Please don't let i...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Struggles Going The Holistic Route

Absolutely keep up this diet. It is amazing for you and will not contribute to bad skin in any way. A standard American diet WILL. You could also be detoxing because you are eating so well right now. ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Diet Plans

Green smoothies are a great start. I'd also recommend starting your day with a glass of lemon water to get your body hydrated and help detox the liver. I like the Paleo diet for the most part and thin...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
What's your holistic skin care secret?

Herbal teas and cutting out gluten have helped tremendously for me. A multivitamin and probiotics are good additions to the diet as well. Topically, use the most natural (even homemade) products possi...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago