jaw line breakouts and scars
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Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:46 pm Quote

hi-i'm new to this forum but have been ordering from EDS for the past few months. I'm very pleased to see the variety of products lines carried. I don't know if this is an answerable question or not but I seem to be breaking out along my jawline quite a bit ... and I'm noticing that it is starting to scar as well ... I have been using the MD formulations Clearing Complex, and I'm not entirely convinced that it's really working but does seem to have helped a bit.

Upon reading the other reviews, I have ordered a couple of Yonka products and am looking forward to trying them out.

I guess I'm looking for something to control and/or prevent the breakouts ... but it seems like I'll be needing something for the scarring too, any suggestions?

Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:00 pm Quote

I am experiencing problems somewhat like yours. I am also using the clearing complex but it helps just a bit. I also use the cleanser that contains glycolic acid. I was told that glycolic acid based products helps in fading scars but looks like my scars are getting darker & far more obvious. I like you also want the same solutions to our problems.

enjoys freebies · Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:08 pm Quote

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Originally posted by soradical
I seem to be breaking out along my jawline quite a bit ... and I'm noticing that it is starting to scar as well ...
I guess I'm looking for something to control and/or prevent the breakouts ...

Hi Soradical,

I am also prone to getting the pimples along the jawline and like you and Lizsimone, once they clear they leave a dark "scar" that tends to annoyingly stick around for more than it's welcome to Mad

! I have Asian skin and when my pimples dry up it leaves an unsightly brown mark. But what I've found is that in just keeping up my daily skincare routine, the mark will fade and eventually disappear altogether. So it WILL fade eventually-- just requires a little patience. Cool

I used to have a dedicated glycolic routine as well but for the effort, I didn't really see a marked difference in fading the marks quickly. I wouldn't be too concerned about using a product to get rid of the scar, just keep up your usual cleansing, exfoliating moisturising routine and you'll find the scar will go away. It's essential that you have a dedicated use of a sunscreen AT ALL TIMES, as the sun can actually darken the marks.

As for prevention-- I found that when I'm stressed at work I tend to rest my chin on my hands and unknowingly my fingers are touching my jawline. It's a habit-- we all invariably touch our chin, our foreread, the area around our mouths....I work in a helpdesk environment where hot-desking is typical, meaning that we share our desks and as I am never at my own desk, using my own keyboard it can make for a very UNHYGIENIC area to work in. I make sure I go over every surface with anti-bacterial iso-wipes before I work at the desk (it's incredible the stuff that comes out of those keyboards- food crumbs, hair and other gross particals-- Surprised

YUKKKK) but STILL you can imagine the germs on your fingertips!!! So I'm conscious to NEVER touch my face at all at work if I can help it. It's an indirect prevention measure but a pretty effective one as I have found! :P Wink

summertimegirl xx Very Happy

PS. I've heard some pretty good things about the Yonka products too, in particulare the Yonka Gommage Clarifying Peel for Dry or Sensitive skin... would love to hear your thoughts on it if that's the one you've ordered from EDS. cheers again!

enjoys freebies · Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:18 pm Quote

Also, a very WARM WELCOME! to the forum!! Very Happy

You'll find this is the best one to share all your skincare woes, queries and get info on products you want to try from the members' experiences as well as get advice from our trained professionals Magda and Casper's Mum.

You'll love it and learn a lot, I know I have! Wink

Sun Dec 07, 2003 5:25 am Quote

Just a thought, but if you have short-ish hair then the breakouts could be caused by your hair care products (if you have a hair style where your hair often touches the sides of your face). I have no idea what your hair looks like of course but I just wanted to make you aware of that possibility Smile

What Summertime wrote about touching your face and resting your chin on your hands (Guilty! *raises hand*) is a very good point! I wish I could break that habit! Sad

Mabsy

Sun Dec 07, 2003 8:28 am Quote

Thanks for the suggestions! I actually stopped touching my chin because I realized that working on a keyboard at work couldn't be that hygenic ... I've also gotten into the habit of tying my hair back because I thought it was my hair touching my jawline that cause the breakouts ... but I've accepted that it's just part of the hormonal cycle or something.

I am finding this site very helpful ... and I'm tempted to try so many different things.

Thanks again!

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