Murad Acne Complex starter kit (Sephora) process qs.?
So I got this Murad Acne Complex kit from Sephora on Sunday. It includes the cleanser (1) Toner (1) Acne spot treatment (2) Exfoliating Acne treatment Gel (2) and the Skin perfecting lotion (3). Those are the steps. According to the labels, this is how my routine goes.
1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Exfoliating Acne treatment Gel
4. Acne Spot treatment
5. Skin perfecting lotion
On the little flap at the bottom of the box (includes the same drug facts as on the little bottles themselves. it has the Acne spot treatment before the exfoliating Acne gel. Is this how I should follow the routine. I mean both are step 2, it doesn't say ANYWHERE which one is recommended to put on 1st between those 2 I just mentioned... Help? Or am I doing it right?
No bad reactions ( skin purging) yet. My face's "T zone" is a LITTLE less "oily" too. :) not too many results yet, 24 hrs. have no passed since my last application and my 1st. On to day 2! My acne (combination skin) is not severe. No dryness is a plus! Cetaphil cleanser used to dry my face a bit...
redness and pimpless???
Oki have redness on the inner part of my cheeks by my nose. it looks irriated but it doesnt hurt or anything. theres also like 3 or 4 small pimples there on each side. i wash twice a day but everything i've used hasnt worked.i tried the cetaphil normal to oily skin for a few days but stopped because of another product that obviously didnt work . i dont have rosacea or anything like that..i eat healthy and drink water. i think my face got worse from all the acne treatments and cleansers i was using on my face. i dont use moisturizer because i have an oily T zone. so, can anyone help me out just please dont recommend any toners or spot treatmeants, home remedies or masks because they dont work. i have cetaphil for normal to oily skin cleanser..so i was also wondering if i should use that twice a day. thanks =)
im 22 and STILL getting pimples! any help?
i'm 22 years old and still have acne all over my face. they are not big gross nasty ones but those little annoying ones under the skin. i have combination skin where its oily on my forehead, t zone and chin then dry on my cheeks. occasionally i get a big painful pimple along my hairline or on my chin. i have blackheads on my nose and i wash my face daily...i wear makeup. i have used stride x, clearasil, clean and clear, biore, olay, noxema, nutragena (which gave me a serious bacterial infection), products from avon, and st. ives...different times over the past 6 years. i dont have a ton of money for like proactive or differen and like i said they are not huge pimples where i would need that stuff. any suggestions or even simple at home treatments? ive tried toothpaste and that does NOTHING! please help and no lame answers PLEASE!
What are some of the best acne treatment products?
i just had a sudden break out, nd now zits nd pimples r all over my t-zone. i heard that nitrogena and proactiv works well. i use biore nd shiseido
Should I moisturize my skin?
Hello, everyone.
I'm a guy, and I've been battling acne for a long time now. I worked my way through all the treatments, and eventually went to the dermatologist and she wrote me a prescription for Epiduo. I use that, along with a Neutrogena face wash and exfoliator - I also use the Proactiv overnight mask on big zits.
Now, I would classify myself as having oily skin, I think. Around my nose, especially the cheeks under my eyes, I have large pores and VERY oily skin. However, my cheeks and jaw area are the opposite. They get extremely dry from the medications I use, to the point where dry and flaky skin is noticeable from a distance. I've tried exfoliating, not using lotion there, even not washing it, but it stays really dry. I've always shied away from moisturizers because I do NOT want my "t-zone" to get any more oily. I was wondering, however, if I could just use moisturizer on the dry areas and leave my nose the way it is? Now that I can control my acne (to an extent) I'm trying to focus on having healthy looking skin.
PS: Are there any little home treatments I might be able to use to reduce the size of my pores? I don't think it's a huge deal, however. My parents say I have large pores and an oily nose area because I'm part Italian.
Thanks, everyone.
What is the best microderm at-home kit for my skin type?
What is the best microderm at-home kit for my skin type?
I have acne scars from pimples/zits, blackheads, and whiteheads. Though my actual acne isn't bad--I don't have a lot of zits--I have many scars from it. My skin is olive toned and oily--especially in my T-zone.
Because of my interest in modeling and acting, I need clear(er) skin. And I still experience acne and I probably will for the next couple of years--I'm only 14. Will this affect the microderm treatment at all?
Thanks so much!
what mask should i use after i steam my face?
For the past three days i steamed my face with salt and lemon juice on it. Then after i rinsed my face i put honey on it. It doesnt seem to be working. What mask or natural remedy should i use after i steam my face. I want to steam my face with nothing on and just open my pores. What product should i use to get rid of pimples. not whitheads or blackheads. i only have red pimples in my t-zone, chin, nose, and 1 above my lip. please help!
ps. also any other acne treatments that will work dont need to involve steam.
pss. and have many different products should i use. sometimes i feel like i go overboard with acne washes, maskes, and spot treatments. thanks1 ;)
HELP!!! MAKEOVER HELP!!!!!! skin? hair?
I want a total summer makeover! i know what i want to do but not what products to use!
1) Perfect Skin: i have super oily skin on my t zone, and its really hard to control. On my cheeks it is super dry. What do i do?
- moisturize? what is the best moisturizer ( and cheap! ) clean and clear? neutragena?
- acne treatment? my skin is acne prone what is the best spot treatment?
- facial mask? any make at home recepies? or cheap online ones that will help control oil and just make skin look healthy! ?
- and of course spf what is the best that wont make my skin an oil slick. so gross, i need spf though to protect my skin!
- and also a good facial wash that will help acne, oil, and just rejuvinate skin
2) Makeup! what is the best cheap brand? healthy to skin? etc.
- Primer: there so expensive! , iv tried alot but they just dont work, i tried milk of magnesia( which is suppose to work) it helped for sure but didnt give me a silky not oily skin all day.
- foundation: liquid is nice just b/c it looks natural. but it tends to get cakey and oily. any good foundations? or mineral? iv tried everyday minerals which is great! it just doesn't last long on my skin.
- i like most of my bronzers, and eye makeup! I love avon Mark!
3) Hair : its summer again and my hair is fried! pool or ocean at least twice a week! what are good moisturizing hair products? im using neautrogena triple stay in conditioner which helps! but is there anything just amazing?
- hair protectors from heat? or sun?
- split ends serum? etc.
- also hair removal!!!! shaving every day is such a pain and waxing is expensive. has anyone tried an epilator??? do those really work? or any other ways to remove unwanted hair, especially arm pits and biki zone?
4) Smell GOOD! fragrances?
- what is a great all year fragrance? i like clean smellling and earthy. i dont like musky or really floral scents. any really great ones worth the price? any avon or mark?
- any tips to make it last all day?
Basicaly im just looking for tips and cheap ( colllege student) products that realy work and can give me a great makeover! and feel good about myself :P
also! self tanners? what are great ones that give a nice tan glow? i want a tan the healthy way!
Makeover Help? Skin tips? Hair tips?
I want a total summer makeover! i know what i want to do but not what products to use!
1) Perfect Skin: i have super oily skin on my t zone, and its really hard to control. On my cheeks it is super dry. What do i do?
- moisturize? what is the best moisturizer ( and cheap! ) clean and clear? neutragena?
- acne treatment? my skin is acne prone what is the best spot treatment?
- facial mask? any make at home recepies? or cheap online ones that will help control oil and just make skin look healthy! ?
- and of course spf what is the best that wont make my skin an oil slick. so gross, i need spf though to protect my skin!
- and also a good facial wash that will help acne, oil, and just rejuvinate skin
2) Makeup! what is the best cheap brand? healthy to skin? etc.
- Primer: there so expensive! , iv tried alot but they just dont work, i tried milk of magnesia( which is suppose to work) it helped for sure but didnt give me a silky not oily skin all day.
- foundation: liquid is nice just b/c it looks natural. but it tends to get cakey and oily. any good foundations? or mineral? iv tried everyday minerals which is great! it just doesn't last long on my skin.
- i like most of my bronzers, and eye makeup! I love avon Mark!
3) Hair : its summer again and my hair is fried! pool or ocean at least twice a week! what are good moisturizing hair products? im using neautrogena triple stay in conditioner which helps! but is there anything just amazing?
- hair protectors from heat? or sun?
- split ends serum? etc.
- also hair removal!!!! shaving every day is such a pain and waxing is expensive. has anyone tried an epilator??? do those really work? or any other ways to remove unwanted hair, especially arm pits and biki zone?
4) Smell GOOD! fragrances?
- what is a great all year fragrance? i like clean smellling and earthy. i dont like musky or really floral scents. any really great ones worth the price? any avon or mark?
- any tips to make it last all day?
Basicaly im just looking for tips and cheap ( colllege student) products that realy work and can give me a great makeover! and feel good about myself :P
also! self tanners? what are great ones that give a nice tan glow? i want a tan the healthy way!
best way to get rid of blackheads and prevent them?
So i went through a bad phase of spots, not exactly acne but they seem to have really cleared up, i only get the odd one. Anyway, since they have cleared up using T-zone antibacterial face wash. I have noticed blackheads appearing on my nose and seem to be spreading up to the forehead and a little bit on the cheeks. What is the best way to keep them at bay and prevent them? Thanks.