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11Nov/10Off

I have oily skin in the summer and dry skin in the winter, how to make transition?

I noticed my skin is getting drier now that it's getting colder. I have acne prone skin (blackheads and clogged pores, not so much for pimples though). I've used Pond's Dry Skin Moisturizer for the last two years, but for some reason now it doesn't seem to absorb and just sits there, making my skin look greasy! Recommendations? It's funny, in the summer my t-zone gets so oily, but in the winter that's the driest part.

7Nov/10Off

What facial wash or scrub would be best for my skin type?

I have very open pores, lots of blackheads, very acne prone skin, its not oily but not dry, its hard to explain but yeah, I need a new facewash that actually works

31Oct/10Off

Any tips for acne breakouts on your body?

I am a 20yr old Black female w/ oily/ acne-prone skin. My face has cleared up over the past year (I've been using oil of olay products, and they worked on my skin). My back, shoulders, chest, and breast get breakouts. They will clear if I treat them how I treat my face, but its harder to do in my opinion. Is there a product I should try or some diet I should follow?

26Oct/10Off

Help please…Acne is depressing me so bad..?

Ok so I have acne and scars on my back and can't get rid of it no matter what I do.
Ive been on a gel type cream, that didnt work.
Then I went on mino and tetracyclin and they didnt help either.
I then went to accutane and didnt want to because of the health risks. I finished that in hopes that the acne was gone for good and its back. Its coming back as bad as it used to be.
I am a clean person, shower everyday and clean my back with clean and clear for acne prone skin. It still doesnt work.
I dont have the money to pay for the laser scar treatment and acnr treatments. I checked a website and it cost like 4000 dollars!
I love swimming and have to wear a t-shirt because of the acne. Even the pool doesnt take it away!
I have like no pimples on my face so whats wrong with me?
What can I do. I am to depressed and hate myself because of this.

23Oct/10Off

What is your skincare routine?

i've seen alot of ''my skincare routine'' videos on youtube
and i find it interesting lolz because i never seem to have a skincare routine thats good enough for my skin :(
so tell me yours please
i want to try new products but dont know where to start

here's mine
i have combination & acne prone skin

Morning
- Burt's Bee acne solution purifying cleanser
- Clean & clear morning burst moisturizer with spf 15

Night
- Equate facial wipes ( to remove make up)
- Burt's bee acne solution purifying cleanser OR cetaphil gentle face wash
- Neutrogena OR clean & clear acne spot treatment

*Once a week: i use neutrogena acne stress contro srub or St.ives apricot srub for oily skin

wat yours???
and please say if its working for your skin problem
thanks

23Oct/10Off

HELP! CLEAR SKIN FAST AND TIPS FOR CLEAR SKIN?

I wear makeup whenever I go to school (originally I wore liquid foundation but switched to using mineral foundation and concealer) or whenever I go out to hang out with friends. Yes, I have acne and I know its bad for acne-prone skin but I can't stop wearing it because my acne makes my self esteem go down sooo much. It's summer vacation, so I'm gonna stop wearing makeup. I want to clear my skin as soon as possible so I wont have to feel the need to wear makeup next school year.....please tips and information on how to obtain clear skin Fast :)

I have normal to combination skin, and I would say that my acne is moderate to maybe a little severe :( My skin isn't too sensitive but I've used the clean and clear acne spot treatment that stung and burned.

also I would appreciate it if I dont get answers like "proactive" and "stop wearing makeup!" I'm not a fan of using proactive and other kits, I prefer drugstore products...and as I said before, I'm going to stop wearing makeup (:

23Oct/10Off

have you ever gotten RID OF YOUR BLACKHEADS? i haven't…please help?! please reply from experience? thanks!!!?

Neutrogena acne wash cleanser... which comes in a dispensable bottle with orange liquid that comes out foamy, which appeared to make my acne worse...it didnt work

Clinique's 3 product acne remover ....but it IRRITATED my skin like crazy....it was so bad, my skin got worse and got drier....it didnt work

Neutrogena's blackhead cleanser daily scrub...i used it 2 times a day for a month and there were no results, the blackheads were still there...it didnt work

please help? i'm tired of wasting money on products that don't work
i dont trust home remedies that much unless they're completely foolproof
i dont want to order online for something thats like 20 dollars either

Background: oily acne prone skin due to genetics? i drink water and wash my face...duh...but i still get acne/ MOST IMPORTANTLY BLACKHEADS. i've had them for a while, it's not really because of my diet but i've just had them for a few months/year...help?!?

thanks!! :)

p.s. i heard that st. ives apricot scrub creates micro tears in your skin??

14Oct/10Off

Consuming olive oil to treat acne problems?

Pls tell me more about olive oil..and i would like to try if it really works...

How do you define "acne-prone skin" i have blackheads on my face and does olive oil really cure those stuffs?? Since most of the ppl say that acne-prone ppl are not advised to apply olive oil on their face, then can we CONSUME it INSTEAD OF APPLYING IT?

THANKS A LOT...i really want to get these acne off my face...

13Oct/10Off

New acne treatment? Any suggestions?

Ok, so i'm 18 years old and I have moderate acne (reddish cheeks and chin area). I've had acne for almost 5 years now. It used to be under control because I took birth control pills (my derma prescribed it) which helped alot but I stopped now because I was afraid of the long term side effects. I have also used Differen but it didn't work and I was allergic to BenzaClin. I don't want to visit my derma anymore because she pushes me to take Accutane but I heard that it has some harmful effects. So anyway, I just want to use over the counter products. I'm using Dermalogica Clean Start Kit and it is really helpful. I still have acne but whenever I put the breakout gel it seems like my pimples get smaller. I want to try some natural products like witch hazel but afraid because I have very sensitive skin.

So do you have any suggestions about what acne products I should use? And what about makeup? I really have really oily face so it's very hard for me to find the right product. I was using Bare Minerals but my face used to get oily by noon.

So basically do you know of any product that is right for an oily, acne-prone skin.

13Oct/10Off

Treatment for acne prone skin?

Which brands for the cream/gel is good for acne prone skin?
I tried oxy5/10, Tea Tree and those does not really work well enough.

Any tips?
I cleaned my face twice a day.

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