User174136 Reputation: 67 Last visited: Not recently activeProfileReviews 13Following 14Followers 16Forums 520ReviewsCommentsUser's Reviews Madina : African Black Soap 5.0ProsRemoves all traces of makeup Keeps your face truly clean Does not dry out skin I'm not allergic to it Lathers up well Reduces acne Leaves skin looking healthier Fades acne scares Smells great One bar last ages Lots of soap for what you pay Leaves skin feeling soft and smoother Reduces oils so that skin becomes more balancedConsLooks like it'll stain your towels, but it doesn't Can leave black residue in the sink that needs to be washed awayI had mild acne as a young teenager which has… Clearasil : Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream 3.0ProsBrings spots to a head Reduces redness slightlyConsDoes not get spots to go down on their own Drying to the skin Does not absorb wellThis is my 'emergency' cream for when I have a… Clean & Clear : Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free 4.0ProsLasts a long time Actively combats acne Good texture and thickness Gives your skin a glow Oil freeConsBurns a little on application Not the most effective moisturizer you'll ever useMy skin texture seems more balanced since using this product.… Clearasil : Perfectawash 5.0ProsClears up current breakouts Prevents further breakouts Diminishes blackheads Does not dry out acne prone areas Dispenser is a good idea Leaves clear patches of skin looking cleaner and glowingConsDries out areas of healthy skin Cannot be used near eyes, ears or mouth Dispenser takes a few tries to work properlyMy acne recently got worse and began to leave more… Green Tea 5.0ProsContinues to work as an overall health improver Prompts you to have a more healthy life style Controls acne as part of a strong regimen More wonderful for hormone imbalances than I can describe Easy to incorporate into day to day lifeConsDid not get rid of my acne on it's own Seemed to become less effective on my skin, but I've not been half as ill this year as last year, so I think my body is using it for other places nowThis is a follow up review on drinking green tea.… Aztec Secret : Indian Healing Clay 5.0ProsHelps get rid of those bumpy clogged pores Dries out spots over night Ok for heavy usage - even with dry skin like mine Clarifies healthy skin beautifully Brings circulation to your face, prompting your face to heal itself Contains lots of minerals A lot of fun to mix Easy to mix when using ACV 100% natural product The sensation is kinda cool Makes your skin wonderfully soft Clears away blackheads and sebum plugs Generous container and a little goes a long wayConsTakes an hour or two to dry on me Leaves your face bright red for about half an hour. Incredibly visible on ridiculously pale skin like mine! The ACV smell is quite strong, but I don't mind it. You have to scrub it somewhat to get it fully off Clog your drains when washed off in the sink Not as effective on body acne Hard to mix with water Your dad might call you a zombie Everytime you walk in a room Can't talk whilst wearing it Tightens like no other Clay dust spI've tried this with both water and Apple cider vinegar.… Zinc 4.0ProsDries out acne rapidly Seems to be curing persistent yeast infection Speeds up skin's healing time Makes skin incredibly soft and smooth Logical dreams? Not sure if this is a pro Diminished under eye bagsConsNausea, even with lots and lots of food Small head aches Dry skin in belly button, on lips and on nipples Faster body hair growthI've been taking a 50mg chelated zinc capsule every day… Baking Soda 1.0ProsCheap Home remedy Works well for some people Good to add to your toothpaste every month or so to clean the stains off your teethConsMade my pores bleed, literally Stung Didn't do much for acne - but I only used it onceI tried this diluted with water. It stung but at… Lemon Juice (applied topically) 5.0ProsFades my hyper pigmentation almost completely in 3 uses normally Cheap remedy Makes skin brighter and lighter Doesn't matter if you get it in your mouth Nor as aggravating as most scar creamsConsWasn't a miracle for my active acne, but I suppose it helped a bit Fades freckles (I like my freckles ok?) Must use at night as it increases your sensitivity to the sun Didn't work on my mum's age spots, but she wore it out in the blazing sunshine Broke me out when left on all night as it formed a film over my skin, best to wash it off after an hour or twoI use this whenever I've had a particularly bad breakout… Omega : 100% Whipped Shea Butter 1.0ProsGreat moisturizer for the body, especially the feet Great as an eye cream Firms up and hydrates the skin Glowy healthy looking skin You could eat it if you really wanted too No parabensConsClogged pores immediately after useI used 100% unrefined organic virgin shea butter. The kind… Duac : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel 5.0ProsDefinite improvement after one use Almost clear skin at the almost two week usage mark Stops spots from forming Takes only 1 or 2 nights to kill existing spots Side effects don't seem to be permanentConsIncredible soreness and irritation the first week and a half including extreme redness, ridiculous amounts of skin peeling, tenderness to the touch, vastly increased sensitivity to sunlight and skin care products such as moisturizers, swelling. Face still goes red in the heat or cold. Experienced superficial scarring initially, this has since flaked off. Skin looks tight and 'wrinkley' whilst you're still adjusting to it. Concerns about if the product will stop beI'm a 19 year old female with hormonal acne that… Jojoba Oil 5.0ProsGot rid of the flakes from Duac (BP and topical antibiotic combo) when combined with regular exfoliation. Gave me back the soft skin I had as a 13 year old. Brightened up my very pale complexion. Absorbs instantly. Doesn't require much each use. 100% natural. Doesn't break me out - not even on my neck, which is acne free naturally but freaks out when anything but water touches it normally. Can be used to make hair soft and shiny.ConsNot much - £5 is kind of expensive for a small bottle (50ml), but natural products are known for being costly.I'm a 19 year old female with mild hormonal acne.… Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals 5.0ProsBlurs imperfections Helps to fade hyperpigmentation Looks completely naturalConsEven the normal version is matte - well, it is a powder Can oxidise to an orangey shade when using too much Doesn't cover blemishes fullyI noticed an improvement in my hyper pigmentation and overall…
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Removes all traces of makeup Keeps your face truly clean Does not dry out skin I'm not allergic to it Lathers up well Reduces acne Leaves skin looking healthier Fades acne scares Smells great One bar last ages Lots of soap for what you pay Leaves skin feeling soft and smoother Reduces oils so that skin becomes more balanced