Caracol Cream and My Thing?
Ok, this is rather embarrassing. However, it is also rather important. I recently received my Caracol Cream under a free trial offer. I would use it on my face, but I'm going to wait until after I finish my ALA/Blue Light treatments to begin. I'm only 16, and my skin is in ok shape aside from acne, and a few wrinkles on my forehead I don't like so much. I've looked at several reviews. Caracol Cream was at the top, so I'm thinking it's fairly effective.
Now onto the important part. Some of you may find this inappropriate or disturbing if not gross, but it's just medical, so please try and be of some assistance.
Anyways, when I was eleven, and I first started doing that thing... that guys do... I started off (big mistake) using shampoo. I did it twice. The first time scared the crap out of me. It left bad chemical burns that destroyed my first layer of skin (I think). After the healing, there were extensive scars and fine lines on that certain area. The second time, I used conditioner after a long time of waiting. It had the same effect. It left scars as well. Somehow, my nerves went undamaged as far as I can tell, and everything underneath the first lay of skin seems to be in good shape, but the scars make me quite self conscious
So... as you may have guessed by now, I'm wondering if it the Caracol Cream would help there, too. It says it uses an exfoliation process. Which I know means to remove the first layer of dead skin cells... this worries me. Would this potentially damage my nerves in my... thing? And would it possibly cause even more scarring?
Either way, those scars make me self conscious. And it's a scary thing to have any kind of laser surgery in that part of your body or any other methods of scar removal. the scars are more fine lines than anything, so it's not so much any scars as wrinkles and fine lines. I expect some to be normal, but most of the ones that I have I know for a fact aren't natural to have... thanks in advance.
which one of these facials should i get at the spa to get rid of blackheads?
lactice acid peel: The ultimate in skin rejuvenation. Lactic acid exfoliates by dissolving surface dead skin cells giving the skin a total renewing affect. This treatment is recommended for all skin types including acneic with sensitive tendencies.
signature spa facial: Beginning with a comprehensive skin analysis, this deep cleansing treatment provides rich botanical extracts to maintain a vibrant glow. Therapeutic yet indulgent, you’ll love the nourishing aromatherapy ending. Extractions dependent on skin analysis.
Villa Purifying Facial
Designed for the acne prone skin, this unique combination of enzymes and steam exfoliates and removes dull surface skin to prepare for extractions. Also includes a complete line of botanicals, glycolic and salicylic acids to help reduce future breakouts, oil control, and heal the skin. Recommended for both adults and teens. Includes hand and décolleté massage.
I like to tan, because it makes my acne look better, and I know that I get tan, and get red, and then that….
causes my body to produce more oil on my face, which means that there is dead skin cells clogging my skin pores, How can I still tan, and get rid of the dead cells?
I use Murad Acne Complex treatment, but I don't know if that helps or not.(with the oil on my face.)
I have a thing from Proactiv and it is the stuff with the minny beads or whatever they are called and I wonder if that would work?
But it is part of another acne treatment plan I use to use....
So, what can I do/use to help get rid of the dead skin cells?
acne help please ANSWER?
what does this mean:
Do a steam facial maybe once a week for up to 10 minutes, to open up your pores and get rid of blackheads and acne. To do this, get a bowl of boiling water and a towel, and just sit with your face in the steam, using the towel as a little tent/mini sauna over your head and the bowl. Caution: doing it for longer then 10 minutes will just stress out your skin, which will just make it worse! Wash your face right away afterwords with a cleanser made for your type of skin. Then rinse and splash your face with cold water to close your pores or, alternatively, get an ice cube and wait for it to melt a little. Then smooth it gently over your face until it melts; this closes your pores and prevents dirt going back into them. An alternative to this is to use a facial scrub to get rid of flaky, dead skin cells. --- correct me if im wrong but dus that mean i have to get a towel, wet it in hot water & put the towel on my face, lie die for 10mins afterwards wash it off???
Acne scars..maybe lazer surgury?
Hello, i'm 17/male and I have about 10 pitted scars total. I also have blemishes which really look bad on the side of my cheek. Will they fade over time? If so, how long will that take? Also, would you suggest lazer treatment, and would 1 single lazer treatment be enough? Or at least help them fade away more and faster? Anything I can do at home to help them go away. (Not home remedies, I mean like should I scrub with hot water to remove dead skin cells or something like that.)
How is large pore skin more prone to having acne? Shouldn't it be the opposite?
"Open pores are thought to make skin prone to acne, blackheads, and pimples because dead skin cells tend to block the pores resulting in a build up of sebum."-http://www.hair-n-skin-care.com/askquestion/3166/open-skin-pores-causes-growth-of-acne-and-blackhea.html
My thinking is that larger pores are less prone to having acne, because the sebum can actually come out as opposed to getting stuck underneath small pores skin which causes acne.
So I am very confused. Clarifications would be very helpful.
Thank you !
Hey Samatha, thank you for your input so far. Yes I think your answer seems plausible, and, importantly, it has addressed my question. I am only still confused about whether it is better to have larger pore skin or smaller.
when both has its consequences.