Tweet I have been using the same old trick at night for years when it comes to a blemish that I can just feel blanching the surface of my skin, before it becomes a full on red, erupted and scar-worthy zit on my face. It’s really nothing special. All I do is apply my mask, whatever kind it happens to be that I have laying around. For a while it was a zenmed acne mask, then it was an anti acne mask, and now I have a mini sized Murad acne mask that has lasted me forever that I...
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Acne Creams and Ointments
This category will contain any information and/or reviews on topical acne treatments such as creams and ointments that are designed to topically treat acne and also lessen redness and irritation, helping the acne lesion to heal faster and without forming a whitehead as readily.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Cream Not Causing Breakout!
Tweet Well, I had promised to keep you posted on my newly purchased everyday moisturizer, the very popular Aveeno Positively Radiant lotion for the face with SPF 15 in it. I really liked the fact that this particular lotion was expressly made for both improved skin tone and clarity as well as additional protection from the sun’s damaging rays. I get a little bit of sun protection from my Bare Minerals makeup, but after I found out that powder SPF may not be so effective, I decided I wanted additional protection in my daily moisturizing lotion. I also found...
Is My Moisturizer w/ Sunscreen Breaking Me Out?
Tweet I’m pretty bummed, actually, that what I’ve always pretty much known to be true is actually really true still after all these years. Sunscreens ALWAYS made my face break out when I was younger. I thought maybe it might have been since when I was younger there used to be harsh additives to sunscreens, and a lot of those irritants have since been removed from common sunscreen, especially facial, but I really think I have a sensitivity to sunscreens that may not be all that common. I purchased a new moisturizer that has a 30 SPF in it. ...
Acne Spot Treatments : Only Meant for Small Areas
Tweet It occurred to me that I used to constantly do this, so I thought I might share the knowledge that it’s not such a good idea for those that didn’t really think it was a big deal. I’m referring to the use “acne spot treatments”. These types of acne treatment creams or serums are called “spot” treatments because they are potent, and are designed to only be applied to local, smaller areas where acne has taken up residence. In other words, they should only be dabbed on the acne itself, not rubbed allover the face, as some may...
Clean & Clear Acne Product Reviews
Tweet Clean & Clear acne products have been around for ions, at least in my book they have. These cheap acne products, specifically geared toward teens with acne who do not have a lot of money to spend on acne skin care, were one of my first forrays into the world of acne skin care. While the products did work ok for some of my friends growing up, these same friends only had what I call your typical, mild teen acne pimples that rarely would erupt into whiteheads, like mine always did. You see, I had hormonally charged acne,...
Topical Erythromycin
Tweet Topical erythromycin is an ointment or gel, prescription only, which is of an antibiotic nature, and is used expressly for the treatment of acne on the surface of the skin. Erythromycin may also be taken internall in pill form, as an antibiotic for various uses, including for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Typically, the use of either topical or internal erythromycin is supposed to clear acne within a period of 6-8 weeks, and if it does not clear it up, the dermatologist will usually move the patient to a new type of acne treatment. Potential side effects of...
Benzoyl Peroxide : Overwith, or Still Useful for Acne?
Tweet Benzoyl peroxide is probably the most common acne fighting ingredient found in over the counter topical gels, creams and face washes. This chemical mixture can be fairly effective topically in treating very mild acne in my opinion, but it just doesn’t cut it for more severe acne that is usually related to hormonal imbalances or high stress levels. This more severe and “deeply rooted” cystic-type acne is much more stubborn and usually requires a more agressive oral treatment aimed at calming hormones and cleansing the skin from this inside, so to speak. Benzoyl peroxide is a solution that...
Clear Pores vs. Exfoliation (and the competition)
Tweet Acne is not only the number one skin-enemy of teens, but now it affects adults at great lengths too, prompting thousands to seek out alternative and effective ways to banish acne for good. Although acne involves physical pain only in the most severe cases, the condition usually has a negative psychological impact because of its high level of visibility. Unfortunately, acne is right on your face for everyone to see, and sometimes we even get it on our backs and chests, which are very visible in the summer when we wear less clothing. People with terrible acne tend to...
Alpha Hydroxy Acids – Yeah They’re Natural, But Not So Good for Acne
Tweet A lot of people – especially adults – with acne, since their skin is aging and they also have acne with sagging, lined skin, tend to try to use alpha hydroxy acid creams and products on their skin in an effort to combat aging. But, before you do that, you should know something. I actually used to be one of these people. I unknowingly was dousing my skin and my acne in something I thought, that since it was natural, it was good for my skin and would not make me break out worse. The problem was that...
Other Reported Uses for Tea Tree Oil Besides Acne:
Tweet There are other uses for the organic compounds found naturally in tea tree oil. While these are mostly not medically proven, there are people who report success in using this natural antiseptic for several other health issues, mostly fungal or bacterial in nature, so it does make sense that this particular natural product may work well for related types of infections of issues. - a natural antiseptic for other wounds, cuts etc. - breath freshener (kills bacteria that cause bad breath it would be assumed) - sore muscle salve – not sure why this would work for sore...
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