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I only need two liters per day- I'm thirsty all the time so I drink a lot more. Coffee should be figured into this equation- so acidic, no one should drink it at all...

Xanthan gum is an acne allergen. If you no longer get acne, the vitamins and oils in these products might be helpful with scarring. Browse through the red marks forum for treatment. Basically, acn...

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Same here for acne and Paragard. I had it for 2005-2011 and had it removed due a rare but fatal uterine infection. I experienced severe acne through much of this time, but also while it was removed...

If you're very oily, it works well. In a pinch it's a good substitute for the Proactiv mask if you run out. Apply it thin, though, and don't let it sit long once its dry, as with any clay mask.

BPO is also supposed to work 30% of the time...

Hey- So apple cider vinegar is alkaline so use it carefully as you would antibacterial soap on your face. Alkaline is good, alkaline diets are good, but low pH topicals can strip too much natural oi...

This week's herbal blend is making me soooo sedate and sleepy. There is no better medicine than a good night's sleep, truly. My flaky skin was almost gone from my coconut oil/royal jelly honey/pearl ...

I fell in love with a man with bad acne when I was 20, we lived together until I was 23. I only broke out badly once when we were together, but I used to give him facials and extractions. He had ...

Have you tried a Chinese Medicine Dermatologist/ Herbologist? No diet allergy tests needed. Food restrictions are based on pH and your specific needs. Liver and kidney blockages from too much medi...

It's a good sign that you know Vit C/AHA does that! My Aunt and her derm also discovered she has a citric acid allergy. I've also cut citrus out of my diet. Good luck!

BP kills the acne bacteria, but with daily use, acne bacteria *will* become immune to it and it will only create dryness. Yes, to some degree, your skin will get more accustomed to stronger chemical...

Im sure having better luck with TCM- I'm seeing this Dermatologist my journal is here:

Hi! Have you tried enzyme-based cleansers instead? You should really stay away from the acids altogether, but enzyme is much less stimulating while as effective as AHA.   This is a marvelous o...

Aveeno sucks, imo This is a fantastic line- the packaging is very non-gender specific. They even have a Men's Line, though they appear to be out of stock. Great, potent ingredients for all skin typ...

I feel the same! Where else can we talk about skin at length and not seem insane? Glad we are all here.

Of course you don't! Try an AHA (Glycolic) wash instead. They come in different percentages. If that's still too much, then go the opposite direction and use something even more gentle Cetaphil i...

The trentinoin is too much for some people and you really have to be moisturizing, too. I recommend hyaluronic acid all over this board. It will soothe and loosen these layers of skin the retinoid i...

I am sort of cross posting this, as the combination works as a mask, but my TCM Dr recommended Pearl Powder and Royal Jelly to take orally and topically. Pearl Powder once a week in tea and as a repl...

I believe the key is moderation. The reason it works so well right away is because it's behaving like your natural sebum, which many of us have stripped away with harsh medications and over-washing. ...

I sort of spent the whole day experimenting with these ingredients, which are new to me 1. Coconut OIl. Nutrient Benefit for Skin Lauric Acid Naturally occurs in organic coconut oil. Ef...

I've had long periods of clear skin. It's so hard to tell what the issue is when our hormones are in constant flux as we age. My TCM dr cleared the acne from my month of eating cereal and alta dena...

It's a gentle antimicrobial and it dries surface oil. You should also be gently exfoliating so the ingredients can get closer to where the acne bacteria lives. Also, if the soap is glycerin based, y...

Turn0ver that's beautifully written, thank you for sharing. I strongly believe that the emotional scars of acne run deeper than anything physical, and becoming clear leaves a feeling of constant fear ...

Hydroquinine can irritate a breakout. Padimate O is a PABA (a preservative, which are controversial.) Try pearl powder, tea tree, and vitamin A serum (or Triacneal for a more intense exfoliation) or ...