31Aug/1016
Will unscented Dove soap clear up my acne & such?
I have dry skin, that has a lot of acne :P Smaller bumps all over my face. I used to use a lot of acne washes, toner, moisturizer, treatment, etc. It would work for about a week and then make it dryer & worse. My mom was telling me to stop using all of these things, and just use hot water and a wash cloth. That worked for a bit, then stopped. My aunt suggested using plain, unscented Dove soap for sensitive skin. She never had bad acne (like my mom) and this is what she's used forever. Do you think it'll work for me!? Please answer & sorry it's so long. And please don't suggest me other products to use, thanks!
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
When I was a teen I went to a dermotoloogist and she told me to stop using all those fancy products they have out such as clearasil, noxema. She recommended unsented dove soap. It helped a lot. Dove will not dry your skin out since it’s not technically a soap. IMO the bar dove soap is better compared to liquid wash.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
My dermatologist recommends dove, unscented for my eczema, my daughters also. Works good for us.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
It might work…
I’ll tell ya what works for me:
1. Washing my face with a facial cleanser every morning and night in the shower
2. Drinking heaps of water and if you like green tea, drink that
3. Eating healthy foods like fruit and veggies
Diet plays a big part! Also avoid make-up and stuff but as long as you wash your face morning and night then you can wear it if you want.
I do this and I have hardly any problems.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
Hi! Okay if you have mild acne such as small pipes and such you should stick to acne cleansers with 2% salicylic acid. This will help you control the acne. I myself had big pimples on my skin and a lot of products with salicylic acid didn’t work on me. I learned that benzoyl peroxide works to clear skin with larger pimples. So I started using the AcneFree three step system (pretty much like the proactive system) and I used it for a long time. Like six months so the product would itself into my skin. As for your question about using dove soap i suggest you give it a try. You have nothing to lose and let it work itself into your skin for about three months. I know it seems like a long time but it might work that way! For me it didn’t work but my acne was bad compared to yours. If that doesn’t work i suggest you try a three step system either from AcneFree or where ever you want. GOOD luck!! :)
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
What works for one person may not work for another. However, you can try the Dove,,,,,it is inexpensive and might help. I found that Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple facial wash cleared my complexion. My grandmother was known for her smooth, perfect complexion and she used only (original) Cuticura soap her entire life. Consult a dermatolgist if none of these suggestions help.
Wash with warm water three times daily, don’t scrub, rinse with cool water. Use Witch Hazel if you want to use an astringent…..Never, never go to bed without first washing your face.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
Yes, I’ve learned that dove soap works best for my face. I have little black heads around my nose, and I can’t stand them. I’ve tried everything from putting steam on my face, to putting Elmer’s glue only my face because I heard it got the black heads out. However, Dove works for me, and now I only have a few black heads.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
dont use dove on your face ! it will make your skin even dryier. what you want to use is a nice oil free moisterizer from proactive or nutragenia. this will help fight acne weil stop dryness.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
i think, since you’ve used soo many products already, what do you got to loose ? right ?, and since its the same product your aunt has used for years, its a possibility , it could work for you. I’d say go for it.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
I used to use a Neutrogena bar to clear up acne, but then I got some acne medication from my doctor and my acne went away completely
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
I use the neutrogena acne prone skin facial soap. It works! :)
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
It might work why dont you try it for a for a few days and see any difference, you never know.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
i use cetaphil cleanser and its very nice on the skin. It’s the lightest cleanser i could ever find and there’s no acids in it to harm your skin. I used to use so many different acne washes and they all either burned my skin from the acids or just dried it up and made it worse. I have struggled with acne for years. I couldn’t get my acne to go away until i finally went on birth control pills just for my acne (yes they do let 14 year olds go on birth control which suprised me lol ) which cleared up my bad acne within a couple months. Now my skin is clearer and smoother than ever. The only thing left behind are some scars which dermatologists can give a prescription for certain creams. I would reccomend you either just wash your face with water alone, dove, birth control (unless your already on it), drinking lots of water, or cetaphil which is also dermatologist reccomended and can be bought at stores like walmart. Dove seems to work for one of my best friends but she’s never really had a problem with acne..Hope i helped.
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
you need to have a routine, always cleanse twice everyday, get a cleanser that suits your skin type, oily, dry, normal/combined, sensitive. i cleanse then use a lotion that works beautifley on my skin the lotion smooths my skin for a more even look and it has salicylic acid in it to dissolve dirt and oil that get clogged in your pores to cause those nasty breakouts. you need to keep a routine going for something like 2-3months to be able to see any improvement(a long time i know but i have been using the same routine for about 3weeks and tbh im already seeing quite abit of improvement) you can also try putting lemon or tea tree oil on your blemishes this helps them to reduce in size and redness. if you think you need to use a toner(i don’t because i don’t think i need one but everyone’s skin is very different) then get one that it specially for acne but make sure it is alcohol free as this is what could be making your skin dry. and most importantly drink plenty of water, plenty of sleep, eat healthy(fruit&veg) cut back on fatty foods! have a good healthy diet and always have good hygiene. oh and moisturising is very important even on the oilyest skin! get one that has vitamin e in it, it restores all the skins natural goodness, and makes dry skin very soft, and the best bit about this kind of moisturiser is its not expensive and it heels blemishes with 2days :) hope this has helped :) x
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
soap is really harsh on skin i would recommend using a cleaner a exfoliate and toner and moisturizer . Good luck :)
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
Bad exercise/diet 50% chance you have acne. The other 50% is hormones.
By eating a lot of veggies and fruits you will avoid a lot of red bumps.
You shouldn’t use soap. Its harsh to your skin.
You need something natural for your skin (obviously). Plain yogurt and strawberry or cucumbers (either one). Works as a facial cleanser. It will help to keep your skin clean and acne free but it won’t finish the job.
You should drink a lot of milk.
If you don’t like certain veggies, then you should try getting Hidden Valley ranch dipping so your veggies will taste good.
a lot of exercise is also important.
If you r going to use strawberries or cucumbers for the plain yogurt, you the strawberry or cucumber to apply the yogurt and leave it on for 7 minutes then wash it off with water.
Also, use body wash instead of soap because body wash was made for skin and made with certain types of butter. I use olay ultra moisture with shea butter and it works great to keep skin soft.
Try olay ribbons or the Dove unscented bodywashs. Good luck :)
August 31st, 2010 - 15:50
Definatly try it out, get the unscented type though and see what happens within a week, and if it doesnt work, try this product out its FABULOUS, it cleared up all my acne. Its called "Cetaphil"
But check out the Dove unscented one first