Monday, March 22, 2010

I'm Not Proud

Confession time.

If you are easily grossed out, stop reading now and come back tomorrow...or the next day.

I've mentioned before about having an acne problem. I'm over 40 people, I should be done with this. I never had a problem as a teenager and I think this is the Universe's way at getting back at me. I've tried everything, but, the biggest problem is me. I think it stems from my mother insisting I remove (squeeze) blackheads off her face. I did it religiously as a kid under the assumption that with her MS she couldn't do it herself. I have never had a blackhead as a result. I would never let it get that far. My hands are constantly on my face and any "bump" gets closely examined to insure it never turns black. Enough of the gorey details. You get the idea.

Every remedy I've used insists that keeping your hands off your face is the key. I need something beyond that because I've tried, I can't do it. I googled best acne treatments and came up with a couple home remedies that use oatmeal and egg whites (two separate remedies) and think I will try those next. I will keep you posted as to what works, if either. I know I can't be the only one.

If you have other suggestions I'm open. I've tried "real" meds like ProActiv with no luck. I'm more prone to cysts than zits so any help is welcome. What do you use?
Posted by Rachele at 7:23 PM
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4 comments:

  1. I have had a problem what seems like my whole life!! I too always have my hands to my face. Dermotoligists work wonders, I need to go there myself but OTC....ProActive is great as long as your skin isn't sensitive. I can use it with no problem it just gets kinda expensive or Arbonne is really good too and a little cheaper than the ProActive.
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  2. I to have had acne as an adult. As a teenager I had clear skin. Not anymore. As it is right now, I am broken out around my nose, on my nose and my chin. It's awful, and I have tried everything too, except Proactive. Although to hear you've tried it and it hasn't worked, I'm glad I didn't buy it. I was thinking about it. If you do find anything that works, I would love to hear about it. It really sucks having problems like these as an adult.
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  3. Proactiv is just salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid. You can make your own system for much cheaper.

    I've had varying forms of acne since I was 13. I don't actually wash my face every day. When I do I use Neutrogena that has salicylic and alpha hydroxy. I stay mostly clear, except once a month.

    I've read about the Oil Cleansing Method. You might find this interesting.

    http://www.domestiquette.net/2010/02/kicking-proactiv-to-the-curb/
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  4. Proactiv is just salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid. You can make your own system for much cheaper.

    I've had varying forms of acne since I was 13. I don't actually wash my face every day. When I do I use Neutrogena that has salicylic and alpha hydroxy. I stay mostly clear, except once a month.

    I've read about the Oil Cleansing Method. You might find this interesting.

    http://www.domestiquette.net/2010/02/kicking-proactiv-to-the-curb/
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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