What about acne on the back? That is my problem. The only thing that helps (but never gets rid of it) is using a natural bristle back brush in the shower. I never seem to find any body wash that makes a difference.
For the longest time I've been having problems with acne on my chin and forehead. I began using Proactiv and it's FABULOUS! I was worried about the cost, so I receive the small "starter" kit. It lasts for about a month and it has cleared my acne. I occassionally have a blemish, but I've linked this to my own laziness. If I'm not cleansing my face properly or even when Im not drinking plenty of water.
Which leads to the next treatment. WATER! Lots of water! It does so many wonderful things! Drinking lots of water seems to help keep my breakouts under control.
Proactiv also worked miracles on my skin. Even got rid of the stubborn black heads on my nose. After just a week, the acne started to go away, after two weeks I was pimple-free. Also, my skin started to have a healthy glow to it. I actually got a few compliments on what a wondeful complexion I have! Me! Who would have thought!!
Hello All. I just wanted to share that I have used virtually all acne products out there and none seem to work for me. I think it is because my acne is completely harmonal and I do not want to go on the BCP. However, I have recently started using the Clinique acne line and it has really helped. I still get pimples, but it completely calms my skin and the acne heals faster. Hope this helps! Any one else have luck with this stuff?!?
P.S. The line is expensive (about $47 for all three products that will last about 2 months) but is well worth a try. Plus they have a trial size if you are a bit hesitant to buy the big bottles.
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Due Date: 10/5/08
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Due Date: 4/17/09
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i just started useing susan Lucci's MICRODERMABRASION Youthful Essence from HSN and i love it! ive been useing it for about 2 weeks and its already about 50% gone!
I've found a few products out there to work. Firstly, when I was 12, I took Acutane. It was hell, and caused depression, but I got out of it all relatively unscarred and have had like few acne problems since (i haven't had acne problems, definitly not to the degree I was going through before my treatment began. Before, my acne was terrible and painful, and this treatment was a last resort and worked, thank god).
For people in less desperate situations, here are some other suggestions. The birth control I am taking now is really keeping my acne levels down to a min; so I would suggest using birth control first and see how it goes; not only does it treat irregularity, but, in addition, it tends to keep acne at a min. Also, to upkeep your nice facial status, definitly use Nuetregina's Oil Free Acne Wash (spelling? lol). Its the orangy face wash; it works miracles. Oh, and Differen is amazzzzing. I put a little blotch of this overnight cream on my face at night, and poof! the zit is gone the next morning! no joke! this thing works wonders for me, so I totally recommend it
I have just started using the Murad products for acne and they seem to be working pretty well so far. Plus my skin doesnt dry out like with ProActiv. Plus I really like the sulfur products with the Murad. They really shrink my pimples fast!
I dont know if it was mentioned earlier in this thread but has anyone tried Queen Helene mint julep mask? yoiu can find it at just about any drug store and it's really cheap. Great for quick fixes and helps my whiteheads as well as the really painful cystic ones.
The scarring comes from pigmentation which i have and it looks like blotches all over my face. It's worse b/c I have a bad habit of picking and squeezing them too. I also noticed that when I use pure aloe vera, it tends to heal the scars.
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I second the Queen Helene mask - love it. It's minty and very soothing. It has sulfur in it, which is really helpful when you have probs with BP. I have also heard of using aloe vera, which I want to try. My skin is a lot better lately, but I still have some problem areas!!
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The only things that have worked for me and they worked quickly is the clean and clear acne advantage kit!! LOVE it, and then the Murad acne body spray works for acne on the back! Hope this helps.
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I used to have bad acne for years and i promise i tried everything under the sun...EVEN PROACTIV!!! In the end I found that what worked for me was really simple... I started using PURPOSE facial bar soap day and night and then following up with a 10% benzoyl peroxide cream and *poof* just like that my acne was gone. I dont think i would recommend it for someone with dry skin but i have combination skin which used to be more oily most of the time and it worked GREAT!!
(i haven't had acne problems, definitly not to the degree I was going through before my treatment began. Before, my acne was terrible and painful, and this treatment was a last resort and worked, thank god). 
