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simonesimone
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Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:55 pm |
I'm a newbie here on this forum but have been a regular on Makeupalley for several years. I joined the EDS forum because I noticed that the population of ladies here is closer in age to me than many on MUA.
I am African American (think Serena Williams complexion). I will try to post pics.
I've struggled with acne since I was 10. Yes, 31 years. I always had acne-prone, oily skin that was frequently broken out and always covered in dark spots. Six years ago, I moved to the Southwest, got a little older and noticed that my formerly oily skin had become dry and tight.
Nonetheless, I was prescribed Tazorac, told to switch to mineral makeup and use gentler products. Tazorac wreaked serious havoc. Since then (and honestly, before then) I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of this hyperpigmentation. I'm challenged now because my skin has become so sensitive that any acid used daily (with the exception of lactic) makes my skin so dry that it's painful. I've had one chemical peel done at a local spa. It took me a good two months to recover from that.
I've recently had a chance to sample a couple of the products from the Algenist line and like them a lot but I'm worried that because a form of algae is the main ingredient, it might clog my pores. For the price, I don't want to risk it.
Can any of you ladies suggest for me some good products to address my issues? I'd like perhaps a gentle retinol and vitamin c product ... and anything else you might suggest. At 41, I'm sick of hiding behind makeup (and the minerals are becoming drying too but most commercial brands of foundation clog me.)
Thanks for reading. |
_________________ 41, dark skin (think Serena Williams), previously oily, now combo, clog-prone hyperpigmented skin |
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Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:37 pm |
You may try Eminence Stone Crop line, it is for sensitive skin and it can lighten the dark spot.
You can get it from EDS. |
_________________ mask |
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Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:31 am |
Having good nutritious diet help a lot to get the good skin. Cucumber is considered to be good to get rid of the dark circles. |
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Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:50 am |
That sounds stressful. (((hugs))) Have you seen a good dermatologist about your skin issues recently? I am wondering if you have an underlying health issue, food allergy or nutrient deficiency that makes your skin quite so reactive. Does your diet consistently meet or exceed your government's recommendations for health? Are you able to manage your stress well, get plenty of sleep and exercise etc? Given the relocation had such a strong impact, have you tried avoiding tap water (filter/ bottled)?
I have sensitive skin with atopic eczema and contact dermatitis, but luckily both are relatively mild. I've learned that once the skin's barrier is breached ANYTHING you apply can cause further irritation, even tiny amounts and even water! Bear in mind that your face is subjected to all the ingredients in your skincare, cosmetics, laundry powder/ fabric softener (towels, bed linen), hand wash/ cream, shampoo bubbles/ conditioner residue, tap water (fluoride/ chlorine) ...
After rejecting numerous drugstore and higher end 'hypoallergenic' products, my skin is now happy and healthy after paring down my routine to the bare minimum. A small number of products each with only a few ingredients, as few known irritants as possible, limited gentle exfoliation. Cutting out sulphate surfactants - face wash/ shampoo/ shower gel/ toothpaste/ hand wash/ dish soap - made the biggest single difference to oiliness, irritation AND dehydration! Many girls with problems from acne to rosacea report the Oil Cleansing Method working wonders, and I firmly believe that in many cases the improvement is partly or wholly due to dropping harsh commercial cleansers.
Have you tried moisturising with rosehip seed oil? Research suggests it has healing and anti-ageing properties, including some reports of pigmentation evening out. This is attributed to the vitamin A (= retinol) content. My skin drinks it up when emulsified in the hand with roughly equal parts of organic aloe vera gel, which also has healing and anti-ageing properties. You might try a product with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate or ascorbyl palmitate, both of which are non acidic, non irritant forms of vitamin C.
HTH! |
_________________ Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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simonesimone
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Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:31 pm |
There's a lot to consider in your post. I have tried Rosehip Oil in the past and liked it just fine but I find emu to be far more moisturizing. I'm not sure if it has as many benefits as Rosehip but my skin seems to like it.
I appreciate all your suggestions (I'm pretty much done with the derms. 30 years and not one of them has recommended anything that really helped ... outside making the switch to mineral make up ... and even that has turned into a dry mess.)
My diet is relatively clean, save the ocassional ice cream treat (I'm a butter pecan fiend!). I work out at least three times a week, volunteer, have an awesome man in my life and have a pretty decent work/life balance at my job. I hadn't thought about underlying allergies but I will certainly explore that! Thanks again! |
_________________ 41, dark skin (think Serena Williams), previously oily, now combo, clog-prone hyperpigmented skin |
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Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:36 pm |
Although Im not dark skinned,d i suffered from post inflammatory pigmentation. Rosehip oil applied twice daily reduced the pigmentation in my skin by 50% in 4 weeks and then gradually recovered the rest in the months that followed. It contains both Vit C and Retinoic acid and if your skin is reactive then thats only form of those two topicals I would recommend for your skin. Vit C as L Ascorbic acid made my skin worse so I wouldnt recommend it for you.
If emu oil is working for you I'd suggest mixing 50/50 rosehip and emu and applying that to your face? Rosehip isnt emollient enough for dy skin and I mixed it with coconut oil for the same reason. Although I wouldnt recommend coconut oil for the acne prone.
The thing about rosehip oil is that I noticed no impovement in my skin at all until week 3 of its use then suddenly I noticed my pigmentation was significantly lighter. Natural products tend to work that way, rather than linearly. So dont give up too soon. |
_________________ 40, fine porcelain skin, tendency to pigmentation no other issues. Rosehip oil is the cornerstone of my skin care. |
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simonesimone
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Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:42 pm |
I hadn't even thought of mixing the rose hip with emu. What a great idea. I'll give it a shot.
Also, if someone could recommend a gentle cleanser that does a good job of removing makeup, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you all for your help! |
_________________ 41, dark skin (think Serena Williams), previously oily, now combo, clog-prone hyperpigmented skin |
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Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:31 pm |
simonesimone wrote: |
I'm a newbie here on this forum but have been a regular on Makeupalley for several years. I joined the EDS forum because I noticed that the population of ladies here is closer in age to me than many on MUA.
I am African American (think Serena Williams complexion). I will try to post pics.
I've struggled with acne since I was 10. Yes, 31 years. I always had acne-prone, oily skin that was frequently broken out and always covered in dark spots. Six years ago, I moved to the Southwest, got a little older and noticed that my formerly oily skin had become dry and tight.
Nonetheless, I was prescribed Tazorac, told to switch to mineral makeup and use gentler products. Tazorac wreaked serious havoc. Since then (and honestly, before then) I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of this hyperpigmentation. I'm challenged now because my skin has become so sensitive that any acid used daily (with the exception of lactic) makes my skin so dry that it's painful. I've had one chemical peel done at a local spa. It took me a good two months to recover from that.
I've recently had a chance to sample a couple of the products from the Algenist line and like them a lot but I'm worried that because a form of algae is the main ingredient, it might clog my pores. For the price, I don't want to risk it.
Can any of you ladies suggest for me some good products to address my issues? I'd like perhaps a gentle retinol and vitamin c product ... and anything else you might suggest. At 41, I'm sick of hiding behind makeup (and the minerals are becoming drying too but most commercial brands of foundation clog me.)
Thanks for reading. |
I highly recommend Skin Biology's Copper Peptides. They even have a really nice lactic acid product (Lactic Power 10)that you would really like - it even seems pretty moisturizing.
But the stars of Skin Bio's product line is their CPs - and the CPs can help settle down your skin and help get rid of the sun damage you're seeing.
Look into CPs at http://reverseskinaging.com/index.html
You can read more about them here:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=37752 |
_________________ early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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