Dermalogica, any good?
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Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:20 am

I am 15 years old, and i've had acne for about 3 years, for about a year and half i've been using proactive. I've seen some results but i still get bad breakouts often and it really dries out my skin!! i need some help. i have been reading some mesages in these forums and heard i've alot of good things about Dermalogica and i was wondering if any1 has tried it and does it work!? any recomended products or advice! i would appreciate anyones help! thanks so much
--Danielle

Mon Jun 14, 2004 10:43 am

Hi there, dannigirl. I'm 40 years old, and have had acne rosecea since I was about 13. It was misdiagnosed in the beginning, and it wasn't until I was in my 20th that I sought any serious help for my severe, cystic acne. I just figured I had to suffer with it. I really feel for you!

I have tried everything over the years: tetracycline, various cremes and nostrums for rosecea, Accutane ... They all work for a while.

Here's what's worked for me over the last year: Sage Advice's rosecea/acne package plus some Dermalogica products. Sage Advice's website is http://www.zerozits.com I ordered a sampler package for acne prone/rosecea skin and it did precisely what it said it would do -- clear up my acne (which had been flaring up badly) in 3 months and tone down the redness. Now my skin looks pretty darned good, and I can deal with the occasional pimple topically. You have to follow their directions VERY CAREFULLY, and truly give it three months. I was sceptical at first, but it really works. (I use their gentle creme exfoliant and sensitive skin cleanser in the shower every morning, followed by sun block and Old Lady Creme.)

In addition to the Sage Advice products, I use a few Dermalogica things that I really love. I use their Ultra Calming cleanser at night, followed by Active Moist. I use their Barrier Repair and Soothing Booster after gardening or sailing. Haven't tried the Dermalogica Clearing Gel etc., because I'm so happy with the Sage Advice stuff, but I do like Dermalogica in general.

Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:59 am

The Dermalogica Medicated Clearing Gel is quite effective at getting rid of pimples before they manage to fully develop (you know, when your skin gets red and the bit of a bump develops but there's nothing quite there yet...). The Dermal Clay Cleanser might also be a good option for you though, unless you have oily skin, it might be drying on a daily basis.

I think there's been a few reviews of the Dermalogica Medicated gel though. If you do a search (upper right hand corner) you should find a few previous reviews of it.

Mabsy

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