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Is It Necessary To 'lock' Those Pump Bottles For Cleansers/medications

Just wondering if the lock mechanism closes the bottle in some way and preserves the inside? If I am not travelling I never lock it.

In forum Acne

11 years ago
What Is "too Rough" Or "too Hard" In Terms Of Face Washing?

Everyone says to cleanse 'gently' and not use too much pressure, but how much, exactly, is too much? Should I glide my fingers with almost zero pressure? If someone can clear this up for me it'd be mu...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Are You Kidding Me?

So, as my acne ends its phase after beginning to slowly fade months ago, I suddenly get seborrheic dermatitis right where my acne used to be... GREAT. Now, I have not seen a professional to check what...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

11 years ago
How Hard To Wash (Glide Vs Pressure)

Hi guys, I am using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and am wondering how hard I should be pressing on my skin in order to clean correctly? Does it also matter how much cleanser I use in one washing? (o...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
How Hard To Press When Washing Face?

I use cetaphil cleanser and i'm not sure how hard to press, I want to be hard enough to clean the dirt off but not so hard that the pimples break open or my skin gets irritated. Is there a guideline...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
A Bit Of A Weird Concern: Harsh Showerhead Spray?

I have to say that after a week here in university dorms my skin is the best it has been in almost 2 years despite constant drinking and partying. The showerhead could be the reason but I also think t...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
A Bit Of A Weird Concern: Harsh Showerhead Spray?

Anyone have an opinion on tuis?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
A Bit Of A Weird Concern: Harsh Showerhead Spray?

I moved into a new place and the showerhead is the type where there are thin high pressure strands of water spraying out. Should I be concerned that it might break open zits or what not?   Lol

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Bp Still Making My Skin Red After Almost 2 Years Of Use?

Update: got neutragena and it feels more moisturising. Now I have to figure out if the redness is due to lack of moisture or irritation from BP which will take a few days at least.   Im pretty ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Bp Still Making My Skin Red After Almost 2 Years Of Use?

Bp is 2.5% but i use so little that Its impossible that overuse is the problem. I also apply once daily.   Ill try using a stronger moisturiser and if that doesnt help ill have to cut back on m...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Bp Still Making My Skin Red After Almost 2 Years Of Use?

I use Olay Moisturising Lotion. Ill get another one tomorrow to try (any reccomendations?).   Man im really depressed about this, im so sick of it.

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Bp Still Making My Skin Red After Almost 2 Years Of Use?

Please help me, I am desperate. I use very very little BP on my skin and moisturize all the time. However, my skin is still red after 2 years of doing this. I have no idea what to do. Maybe ive been ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
You Know That Feeling..?

When you have dry skin and when you smile, you feel a resistance and theres a slight feeling like the skin is unsticking and stretching? Its hard to describe, but i'm wondering what causes that and w...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Putting On Bp, Letting It Sink In For 3 Or 4 Minutes, Wiping It Off?

The title explains what I do every night before moisturizing. I dont like the idea of the harsh chemical staying on my face overnight so I try to get just a bit to sink in. My question is, is this s...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Question About Dry Skin?

Hi guys, I was wondering something about dry skin. Sometimes when my skin is dry it feels as though the skin is ripping or something of that sort? Like if something is detaching? Its not in a painfu...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Foam/mousse Wash?

Hi guys, I am on holiday and ran out of my usual non-lathering Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. I went out and bought the only alternative I could - Cetaphil DermaControl Foam Wash.   I actually l...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Does Overwashing Or Drying Out The Skin Lead To Sagging?

Well I understand the whole wrinkles thing but how about sagging specifically?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Does Overwashing Or Drying Out The Skin Lead To Sagging?

Hi guys, I've been dealing with acne for a long time and I've got it under control. However, my skin seems to still be dry a lot. I wash very carefully and lightly and I moisturize but i'm worried th...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Stubborn Dry Skin

Sorry that this isn't an answer to your question but may I ask how you shower, and wash your face, in 5 minutes? 0.o I'm asking because i'd like to cut down my time showering but I end up spending a ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
My Skin Won't Stay Moist!

I'm showering with cold water :/

In forum Acne

12 years ago
My Skin Won't Stay Moist!

Hey guys, I have a problem. I shower in the morning, then I moisturize a lot and my face is fine. However, when I shower again in the evening, before I even wash my face, the water in the shower drie...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Parabens In Moisturiser?

Hi guys,   Recently I read that the moisturiser I use has parabens. I looked that up and apparently it has "estrogenic effects"... Since i'm a guy, what does that mean..? I don't want any estr...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Face Skin (Especially Cheek) Has Become Really Jiggly?

But I feel like this is a side effect of the intense drying of using BP and washing my face hard over the past year. You don't think that the drying and treatments could have caused this?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Anyone Get Horrible Spots On Neck Like These?

I have one or two of them at a time. It's because I don't have good shavers. They don't seem as "raw" as yours though. Once I can afford an electric razor i'm definately investing in it. You should co...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Face Skin (Especially Cheek) Has Become Really Jiggly?

I have not gained or lost any weight, but now when I run or walk I can feel my cheek skin has downwards pressure with every step. If I stand infront of the mirror and do a little jump the cheek skin j...

In forum Acne

12 years ago