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Moderate Response
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Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon. Topical Treatments are also available over-the-counter.
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April 24, 2011
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Cons:
None
I use the 20% Skin Refinish alone. So far, I love this stuff. I've only been using it for about two weeks (and normally I'd wait longer to review a product) but this stuff is so good, I just had to share the good news with fellow acne sufferers. With M2 Skincare (formerly Mama Lotion) you get a LARGE 50 mL, 20% mandelic acid bottle for $25, instead of the TINY .25 or 1 mL, 10-15% mandelic acid bottles sold on GoW or Diana Yvonne for upwards of $40. GREAT VALUE, especially by comparison. The burning feeling lets you know it's working and YES, you can wear it under make-up with or without sunblock/moisturizer. CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS ENOUGH!!! I am Jamaican and thus get hyperpigmented brown marks from any place I've had a cyst, whether or not I pick them. Additionally, I had to get rid of gram negative folliculitis (inflammed acne-like tiny bumps which are resistant to everything, caused by prolonged use of antibiotics), which not only raped and pillaged my forehead but then spread to the sides of my face, nose and cheeks too. (For that I took Bactrim 2x daily, began seeing a Chinese herbalist and soaked my skin in vinegar at least 2x daily which really worked but left dry, darkened, almost scaly skin..and then began mandelic acid after a month to get rid of the "scaly skin" and now my forehead skin GLOWS its so soft and smooth.) M2 has left my skin soft, supple, smooth and literally almost PIMPLE FREE in a matter of a WEEK. Thus far, it's AMAZING and works BETTER than Tazorac. I'm definitely sticking with this brand if this continues! My acne WAS moderately severe but since I've stopped eating ALL dairy and began using "Mama Lotion", my skin has two grain of salt sized pimples and one small cyst which is shrinking.
August 17, 2016
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
I think it made me breakout more
I used this stuff for about a week and the next week I had more breakouts, i don't know if this was what made me breakout more, but I don't plan on finding out.
February 28, 2016
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Healthy glow
I use this straight after showering on my face and body. It stops my skin feeling tight and it looks and feels softer. It doesn't take long to absorb into the skin and I find it's a great base for make up. Best of all, it doesn't cause breakouts for me, I've stopped getting blackheads and I've noticed my pores are less noticeable since I started using this a few month ago. I would say though that it's not particularly moisturising on its own. After a particularly dry winter, the skin on my face got a bit flakey so I started to use e45 cream at night after washing my face. This has has helped moisturise my skin enough that I use Bio oil in the day as a light, easily absorbed, base for make up. I should point out that this works best (as with most moisturisers) when you apply it to slightly damp skin to seal in natural moisture. Also less is more if you're thinking of applying other products on top.
February 10, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Helps acne scars!
Cons:
None
About a year ago I started getting acne due to stressors in my life. I then developed the terrible habit of nitpicking any little pimple on my face...which in turn has left me with minor (but still upsetting) red marks/scars that take forever to go away. I have never felt so insecure in public situations. Since I always read reviews online for products, I read all of these and decided it seemed worth the $ to try it. I have been using it for 3 days and have already noticed a drastic difference in the coloring/appearance of these scars! Definitely worth the money. I will keep using it and am excited about the results I will continue to see. (Side note: I don't mind the smell or the fact that it sometimes itches---with everything good you have to take the bad--and getting rid of these dark spots is worth it!!)
August 31, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works very well to get rid of newer scarring quickly. It does not itch IF you massage it into your skin.
Cons:
I haven't seen it work on the older scars (yet).
Hey! I noticed a lot of you said it stings, burns and itches when you put it on. If I just put the gel on and smear it around quickly it stings, but if I massage it into my skin for (at least) a good 30 seconds it doesn't sting at all. Hope it helps.
December 9, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Acne getting worse before getting better?
I have mild adult acne which becomes worse in the fall. I was looking for a good moisturizing product that would not make me break out, and maybe even help my skin clear up.
I started using Bio-Oil a month ago. I had high hopes for this product and applied it religiously morning and nights, massaging my skin carefully.
My pimples did not get better at all! In fact, I started having many more zits, especially on my chin. I can feel the skin on my face and neck being rough and corse, and many small pimples starting to make their way to the surface!
Last night, I began to think that I would not wait the suggested 3 months period to see results.
I am very dissapointed as I loved the smell and texture of the oil, and massaging my skin with it felt wonderfull.
Maybe I should wait out the three months before giving up?
Maybe my skin has been so dried up and toughened by years of various acne products that it is taking longer to respond?
I don't know...
But unless I stard seeing progress soon, I am going to abandon Bio-Oil forever...
January 20, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Makes skin glow
Improves skin tone previously ruined from picking at spots
Helps nasty pimples heal faster
Cons:
None
I have relatively sensitive skin, and some products make me break out badly on my cheeks. I was also a picker and had minor scarring and redness all over the place. Bio Oil (also used in conjunction with Lush skincare products) made an amazing difference to my skin after 2 weeks of use. I highly recommend this for people with mild to moderate acne caused more by hormone fluctuation than skin care issues.
April 17, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Smells great
Fades scars
Reduces redness
Stops peeling/dryness
Cons:
Doesn't exactly help pimples
Messy
Its a great product! Can't live without this stuff because I always have dry skin! Wouldn't rely on it for severe acne though.
August 1, 2010
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
gets rid of my acne. i also have really oily skin and this has helped so much.
Cons:
It has a kinda nasty greasy feel.
THis stuff is amazing. nuff said.
June 10, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
non-greasy, smells OK
Cons:
Rub too much, or use too much, and it comes off. Doesn't work well (gets clumpy and comes off) with the use of some face lotions. (I found it works great with Cetaphil.)
I've been using it for two weeks now and can see a difference in my skin. I suffered with acne for 10 years with a lot of scaring, 'rolling', 'ice-pick' and 'boxcar' type of scars and large pores on my nose and cheeks. Just after two weeks, using it 3-4 times a day (I don't wear makeup so it's easy), my whole face looks softer.
I've been applying it on just about my whole face, concentrating on my nose, cheeks and jowel area.
It rubs off with use of some face lotions, but I found it works great with using Cetaphil (applying the lotion after the Mederma).
I swear, I can see a difference already and am very excited about how it might look after 6 more weeks!
Pros:
smooths out rough, dry skin
balances oils
gets rid of inflammed acne
lightens hyperpigmentation
helps cure folliculitis
gets rid of cysts
leaves skin shiny and supple
can wear underneath powder, concealer or other makeup