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Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:17 pm  |
I am 25 years old male that needs some advice to get clear skin. Ever since high school in 98 i slowly started to break out more. In high school i was clear. My skin is sensitive. Right now im using Murad moisture rich cleanser with Murad Clarifying Toner with weekly purifying face scrub. Its working pretty good and i have broken out much less but i dont know it just seems thats its not the full 100% clear. More like 80% clear. Like i have blemeshes but my face is smooth. Any advice or suggestions? I also need advice on how to get rid of blackheads on my nose. My nose looks like its rough because of the blackheads but its smooth.. Thats confusing
I have tried other murad products such as the Essential C-cleanser and Renewing cleansing cream. They both didnt work. Only Moisture Rich cleanser was the best.. Any help or advice appreciate it.. |
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:19 am |
Hi MixCD,
My name is Joanne. I never had one single pimple in my life, until I started suffering a lot of stress at around my early to mid 20's (now 34). I tried so many things, but unfortunately my problem is that when a spot clears up, I am always left with a ugly brown mark caused by an over production of melanin in the skin (similar to apple that browns after it's cut). Of course I tried a thousand things, and am not joking when I tell you that over the years I've spent somewhere in the vicinity of $10,000 odd AUD on skincare, treatments etc...The only thing that I have ever found that has worked for me is a product called Obagi. I originally bought it from a cosmetic surgeon in Melbourne, but found that he was ripping me off badddddd!, so now I buy it from EDS. Basically the product works by sprucing up the process of new skin formation. There are a few products that you need to use and also a product called Tretinoin that you need to order from your doctor .05%. Go to the obagi.com website and have a read about the Nu-derm range and look at some pics etc.., and maybe consider giving that a go. You need to stick with it for about 4 or so months (your first lot of product should last long, as you only use a tiny amount) , and if you are using it correctly you will have an initial period of peeling, almost like a bad sunburn, this lasts for about 1 or 2 weeks, whilst the old skin is being sloghed away. You will be left with smaller pores, finer and tighter looking skin. The difference is unbelievable, and I can say this, because I have used it and seen it, however when I stopped using it, the problem came back, so I am currently going through it all again. I am in the full on peeling phase at the moment. It is a little uncomfortable, but it works. Also check out the Obagi thread that we have going on the product review page. Whatever you decide, good luck mate, bad skin sux and is costly!!
Cheers, Jo |
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:12 pm |
Hi Mix,
Welcome! Personally, I think starting off with Obagi might be a bit extreme and costly....sorry Jo! Plus, I have heard a few people say that it made their sensitive skin even worse...for months!!
How sensitive is your skin? What is your routine right now?
Here are some of my thoughts...and I have tried this stuff on my 28 yr old SO (he also has blackheads and a few pimples but his skin is not too sensitive).
1) ACV toner for am and pm (look up recipe on DIY thread). (oh, ACV = apple cider toner) The mix I use is simple just green tea and ACV but make sure you read about what %'s b/c ACV can dry out your skin. Read posts by Carekate she can give you the entire run down.
2) Aspirin mask (again you will find recipe on DIY thread and should also read/research this to make sure it does not bother your skin…..and don’t do it if you are allergic to aspirin).
3) Vitamin C serum for daily use….my SO uses Anthony’s and really likes it. It has cleared up his skin so nicely!!
4) Glycolic acid (something under/at 10%). Again, make sure to research this stuff and not use every day until your skin can handle it.
5) Grape seed oil to balance your sebum.
All the stuff above has been discusses on other threads so you can just search and find out more.
Just make sure to test everything, I mean everything, before using on your entire face!
HTH
Shelley |
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Moderately fair, dry, prone to break outs on chin, sun damage, 30s. |
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:13 pm |
| One last tiny, thing....Murad doesn't seem to work for me either.... |
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Moderately fair, dry, prone to break outs on chin, sun damage, 30s. |
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:16 pm |
Ok, I swear I will stop adding things soon!!
I forgot to add that you need to exfoliate!
Good luck!
Shelley |
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Moderately fair, dry, prone to break outs on chin, sun damage, 30s. |
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:18 pm |
hey everyone
well my skin is stubborn, sensitive, and prone to acne when not taken care of well. My main problem is blemishes...
For AM and PM I use murad moisture rich cleanser w/ murad clarifying toner. It has helped me alot in keep my skin smoother and with less breakouts.. But its just the blemishes and light brown spots left by some pimples and the blackheads on my nose.
I dont know why now my blemishes are much harder to get rid of. I used to used Sea Breeze astringent in high school and never had blemishes but i did break out every now and then.. |
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