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Non drying acne cleanser that prevents menstrual breakouts?
I have combination skin, with not too much acne, but I break out horribly during that time of the month, so can you recommend a cleanser that will prevent those breakouts?
Also, I heard Cetaphil works great, what has been your experience with that?
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
I switched from Pro-Active to Murad, which I think works wonders.
BC pills should also help with your acne, but I dont think there is a acne cleanser that "prevents" menstrual breakouts
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
Nothing topical will prevent hormonal breakouts I’m afraid.
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
i have had good luck w/Neutrogena products. I use the facial wash that treats acne & then the Non-Alcohol Astringent…..of course there are always going to be the occassional break out…but i haven’t had near as many. Always wash your face at night too as that adds to breaks outs.
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
I use Arbonne’s Nutramin C line (anti aging regime)
its helped my skin tremendously but I still get the hormonal break outs some months. (It has helped cut down)
I just switch out the hydrating wash with their acne line wash (which my teen son uses)! Works really well.
You just may have to replace your daily regime with an acne cream/wash during that time.
I up my water intake that helps – and have been taking vitamins too (from Arbonne) I will find out this month if it helps. (for me)!!
Also try taking a wet/hot wash cloth (apply to face)
during break outs before you wash (heat in micro for extra warmth) and apply it – repeat, wash.. it may help draw out the extra oils during the "time"!
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
When you break out during that time of the month, it is a hormonal problem, not a cleansing problem. I have the same problem and combination skin. I tried everything, but the best thing to do is drink plenty of water, get vitamin c from fruit and eat lots of green veggies.
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
I would not use an acne line because it may dry you out too much. I would recommend using Aloette’s acne treatment lotion. It zaps those breakouts fast. I mean in like 24hrs or less!! contact me for more info sw090104@yahoo.com
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
Cetaphil is awesome, and I would highly recommend it. I have sensative and oily skin, so the sensitive worked great and didn’t give me any redness. I would recommend it, but make sure not to get the bar soap kind, get the liquid stuff, it works a lot better
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
take gingko’s biloba tablet from natural pharmacy
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
Phisoderm baby!!!
July 30th, 2010 - 07:28
I doubt an actual cleanser would prevent menstrual breakouts because the breakouts are due to hormones. You might actually stick with a cleanser you like and use a natural hormone balancing cream instead to prevent your breakouts. The balancing cream will help every aspect of your period too, like PMS.