Adult Acne - Grapevine,TX

Hi,

I use products recommended by Paula Begoun. She has a website called cosmeticscop.com, and she has been featured on Oprah and the Fox morning show here in the Metroplex. She has a book out called, "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." In it she rates all of the cosmetic companies out there. I use a combination of products that I can tell you about if you are interested, but her book and or her website will help you find something good for your skin. She's like the Consumer Reports for everything to do with your skin and hair.

Good luck!
Holly

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First, just hear me out. Go to the health food store or drugstore.com and buy "Dr. Brown's Pine tar soap" It smells really bad...like burnt wood. The smell does not last long...I promise. Read the testimonies on Drugstore.com. Also, change your pillowcase....alot! If you are a sweaty sleeper like me, it helps alot! This is an investment of about $5. Also, go to the dermatologist (after trying) and get Differin Gel. It is better than anything for making acne scars go away and brown spots. If you are in Frisco texas area, Family Health Market on Preston and Lebanon area has the soap. Good Luck

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Jump on the Arbonne bandwagon. It natural and it WORKS! I had the same problem when I had my daughter, three years ago... the acne came and would not go away. Try the Clear Advantage line. It's close to proactive but natural with supplements to clear from the inside out! I can send you a sample if you're interested... Good luck and hang in there. There is hope but it's frustrating I know.

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The same thing happened to me. I started using Arbonne's skin care and it worked great! I am acne free! I am now a consultant and would be happy to answer your questions, etc.
I hope you find what you are looking for. You can check out my website and even email me from there. I would be happy t help you in any way I can.
www.foravibrantlife.myarbonne.com
Best wishes!
M.

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A lot of people swear by proactive. I started using a face wash from Lush that has calyamine (sp?) lotion in it and it helped tons. Cetafil worked well too, but don't get in the mindset that if you have acne you shouldn't use moisturizer. It made it worse for me.

Good luck!

I have this too. My Dermatologist put me on Spironolactone, which helps to block testosterone. Before you go medication, I would highly recommend that you start on a daily probiotic, which puts good bacteria into your system. This can help ward off any bad stuff so that your system can work on lesser issues, such as acne. I plan to try getting off the medication and going this route for awhile in a few months...I don't like being on medication, although I have no negative side effects from it.

Hi L.,
An excellent natural way to help get rid of acne is Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbs). Not only will it reduce and get rid of the acne, it helps to balance out the rest of the body at the same time. If you would like more info, write me back.
A.

Believe it or not, ProActive really works or at least it has for over 15 years for me. Give it a try. If you call in, you can even ask for the higher dose of the repair lotion. They suggested it for me when after 14 years it stopped working. I took a break from the product and then started using the higher does and luckily I have my beautiful skin back. Good luck.

I use Proactive. My skin was clear until I was 28. I went through specialist, over the counter items, prescriptions and nothing worked. One day I saw a commercial for Proactive and ordered it. I haven't had any problems with it at all! Proactive works great and my skin looks great!I don't have to watch what I eat either. You should try it.

Hi L.,
I know how you feel. My friend's son had acnes and nothing was helping until he started taking nutritional shakes. It took him 6-8 months to clear his skin,but he is acnes free now.
I can help you start on these shakes. If interested, e-mail me or call ###-###-####
S.

I have been taking a liquid supplement for a year now, and I heard my friend Cheryl, who has been taking it longer, say that she found that if she dabs what it left after she drinks the two ounces onto her adult acne, then it is quickly gone. Gets you well inside and out. Yesterday, I was walking my dogs, and I got stung by a wasp. I could feel the stinger hanging out of my neck, but couldn't pull it out. Such PAIN! Got home, got the stinger out, and remembering what Cheryl had said, dabbed some on the sting area on my neck. I was hurting so badly. Soon after that, it seemed to nutralize and the pain was gone. By evening, you could not even see where it had been swollen and red. All looked normal. Call if you want to know what it was I used. I am so glad I had the thought to use it on that.

L.,

Dairy is in everything! You should really do some research on other names used for dairy products. I was shocked how much I was consuming without even knowing it. I don't know any natural thing to try besides diet, but I know that accutane works GREAT! Good luck.

Hello! I can suggest Advocare products. They have helped me with the small amount I get. Visit my website at www.advocare.com/0402179 . Please feel free to contact me with any questions at ____@____.com

Good luck and best wishes.
Deborah

I'm not sure if you are wanting something to digest or if you are open to trying some products on your areas of concern. I'm a Mary Kay consultant and we have products to help with acne. If you would like to try some of our products, just let me know. My website is www.marykay.com/scox54.

Although it is not a natural product, I had a lot of luck with ProActiv. Good luck!

Hi.I know how frustrating it can be to think you are doing everything right and yet you still have a problem.

My name is Carole and I sell Avon. We have a several product lines that target acne and I'd love to share them with you. NO PRESSURE!! Here's my website and know that I will not continue to bother you about this unless you contact me!

www. youravon . com/cdellorusso
The names of the products you should search for are Clearskin, Solutions, and if you're interested, we have a 3 step acne treatment, similar to the proactiv line that I can offer you at a special price right now.

Good luck and I wish you the best!
Carole

Hello L.,
I had a friend 6 years ago who had a bad case of acne. The medication she took was so strong, she had to have a pregnancy test done every two weeks-- just in case, and it wasn't helping any. Then we started use Arbonne skin care ---it was amazing !!! At first it seemed like she was allergic , her boils got bigger , but then, they all disappeared . She was so happy, she went around without any make up. She used the RE9 set, but there is an acne line, so you can try either one. If you don't know anyone who has Abonne products, you can go on Arbonne site and they will find someone in your area.

H.

Hello L.,

I know how you feel because my son is two now and I never had a problem with acne....and all of a sudden BAM....I have this problem and I'm 28 years old. Well, I've tired Paul's Choice and that didn't work for me...I had to return that product. So the thing I'm using now is called ZENMED...a friend told me about this product. They give you some pills, cleansers, and a gel for your face. What it suppose to do is clean the toxins from the inside out....I've only been on it for a week....it's one of those 60 days money back guarantee. The website is www.zenmed.com. My friend swears by it...that it really does work....we shall wait and see!!

GO to the dermatologist. We use Dr. Allen Menter (one of the best in the area). He has since moved his office to Baylor downtown but he is FAR worth the drive. His PA's are very good as well.

I started going to him years ago for other reasons but I started taking my daughter for routine checks when she turned 11 just as a proactive approach.

We both have great skin. I use all Clinique and have since I was 11. She uses the Clinique acne wash and then has 2 gels from Dr. Menter called Duac and Differen. She is faithful with her facial cleansing and you can tell the difference. Her only issue is very mild and where she has bangs.

I would certainly see a Dr. to determine if it might be your diet or if you are just not responding to an Rx.

Best wishes.

L.:

I deduced that two things caused my adult acne:

1. Too much starchy food and sugars (ie pasta, bread, crackers, popcorn, sweets, honey, etc.). Cut back on these foods.

2. Too much omega 6 fat and not enough omega 3. Cut back on omega 6s (vegetable oils) and increase omega 3s (fish oil supplement, sardines, walnuts or pumpkin seeds only, grass fed beef, free range eggs)

Good luck.

I feel, or have felt, your pain. After the birth of my son, almost three years ago, my face became horrible!! I tried everything- RX from dermatologists, acne lines and special treatments, special vitamins..nothing worked.
A friend of mine introduced me to Arbonne. I fell in love with their Intelligence line that worked with your skin to provide just the right amount of moisture to any skin type. They now just came out with a new line that is pure fruit extracts. Once again, I fell in love!
If you'd like to try this incredible line, please email me!I'd love to share!
God Bless.

I've had acne since puberty and I am now almost 50. I have been on all kinds of things and used all kinds of med. I would not say this is natural but it works. Kear Action from Walgreens. Under $20.00. It's my miracle.
Lonie

I totally understand, you are not alone! I have had acne issues since high school, well over 10 years ago. I seemed to have it pretty under control with Clinique products and Proactiv.
But then I had my sweet little girl and that really flared up my acne again. I felt like I looked terrible and I did not want to have to cake on the concealer and makeup just to go to the store. I was finally tired of Proactiv not working for me any longer and started to think that if a product was bleaching my towels that probably wasn't the most healthy thing to be putting on my skin.
I wanted to find something that would work and that would be a more organic and natural approach...I have found it!!! I started using the MyChelle Skin Care line...found at Central Market in Southlake. I am sure you could look it up online and find where else their products are sold. I use their Apple Brightening Cleanser that is filled with great ingredients and believe me, I have researched! It helps with hyperpigmentation left from sun damage and for me with the spots that acne has left behind...the results really have been pretty amazing. I also love their Clear Skin Serum which has kept my acne away!! I really didn't think I would find anything so gentle, but yet so effective. Their products are on the pricey side...around $20 for the cleanser and $28 for the serum and they are small bottles, but they last a long time! To me though, if it works I will pay for it!!!
I hope this helps you and if you have any questions just let me know! Blessings and hang in there, you will find something that works for you!

There is a nutritional supplement you can take that will help you over come the acne. Let me know if interested and I will give you details.

I am mom of two married for 18 years.

During my 3rd pregnancy I switched from the anti-aging line that Arbonne has to their Clear Advantage line (anti-acne). So, actually I am on my 4th pregnancy now and I never switched back. The set has a supplement that you can take up to two times a day (I cut back to one once I had it under control) and the wash, toner & lotion. I love it. The supplement is healing you from the inside out. Find a friend who is a consultant to order it for you so you can get it at the discounted wholesale price. Good luck...I know it's frustrating.

Believe everything you hear in those ProActive commercials, because it really is that great! It is the only thing that worked (and still works) for me. For about $20 for a starter package, it is well worth the investment. They will bill you monthly and continue to send you new boxes each month, so cancel after your first order. Since I don't use every day, I am still on my starter package...6 months later.