Dry Skin: Teen
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Dry Cracked Hands/knucles
Asked by T.P. from Rockford
on December 9, 2008
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I have tried just about all I know to get my hands/knuckles to stop cracking. My pinky knuckles and my index fingers are the worst. I put lotion on all day, try to mak...
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- I feel your pain! My knuckles get so cracked and dry that they bleed. I FINALLY found something that works!! My mother-in-law gave it to me and it's called "herbalind ...
- I use Burt Bees beeswax and banana hand cream (kids love the smell) and Avon Skin So Soft Age Defying Overnight Corrective Hand Treatment. After 23 years in childcare ...
- BAG BALM. You will have to ask the pharmacist for it, they usually keep it behind the counter, no prescription is required. It was originally inteded for use on cows...
Sick of My Skin!
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on August 28, 2010
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Anyone has any ideas or products that work well for acne? I had a lot of skin trouble after my first child and ended up having to spend a fortune to see a dermatologi...
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- I've dealt w/ acne on and off for over two decades and I've tried it ALL -- oral prescriptions, topical prescriptions, over-the-counter... I did some online researc...
- I have been using Acne Free for years and have had great luck with it. I only had moderate acne, though, before I used the product. I would assume these are safe wit...
- I have been on everything, Proactive, Murad, retin-a, even on Accutane when I was a teen! Prescribed oral pills work best for me, but can't take those while pregnant o...
Oily Skin
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on January 5, 2009
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Any suggestions or ideas for dealing with extremely oily skin and increased acne? I've got tons of blackheads on my chin and nose area and there's always at least one...
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- Hi D., If you have clogging in your pores, try using a quality exfoliating product that will shed the dead skin and help clean the follicle (pore). I like the Phyto...
- Pore strips are great to get rid of the blackheads on your nose and chin. Maybe you're cleansing too much? The more you wash, the more oil you skin produces to compens...
- Be careful how you are washing - too much scrubbing or stimulation can increase the oil production. You could consider a facial from a really reputable esthetician - ...
Looking for a Product to Help My Dry Cracked Feet
Asked by M.H. from Las Vegas
on February 8, 2010
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Hello, I moved to the desert about 6 years ago and since then this dry weather has turned my feet into a dry cracked mess. I am looking for a cream or another product...
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- I remember laughing at all the lotions in the stores until I "dried out" living in the desert. Try soaking your feet and use a heavy cream on them at night even cold ...
- I can't stand socks on my feet. During the winter I soak my feet in an epsom salts, vinegar and warm water solution every few weeks then use a foot rasp to slough off ...
- There is a fantastic cream called Amlactin, it is kept in the pharmacy but can be purchased without a prescription. I used it on a daily basis for a month or more when...
15 Year Old Is Showing Depression
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 3, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son. His friends seemed to have abandoned him. I think they are going in a direction he chooses not to , which I am greatful for (bad choices). Bu...
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- Look at ur local parks some have teen programs.
- Its natural for him to feel depressed if his school mates since 5 are out doing other things that he is not comfortable with. Perhaps have him apply at grocery stores ...
- My 15 year old girl is going through the same thing. The group of girls she has always been friends with are going in all directions, one is focusing on her band lesso...
Skin Care Tween
Asked by T.B. from New York
on July 16, 2010
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I have an 11 yr old daughter with clear skin (so far, thank goodness LOL!)
However with puberty right around the corner, I'm wondering what skin care products/brands...
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- Fair toned is rough, you have to be gentle on it. St Ives green tea scrub/toner is s good start. Its new and as a very fair skinned/sensitive skinned person I recommen...
- make up is a good way of developing brand loyalty for tweens and teenagers at a young age that can guarantee a revenue stream for marketed products for a lifetime. It ...
- I recommend Mary Kay's Velocity line. It is designed for acne-prone/oily skin, has a very pleasant and light fragrance with an actual perfume to match and is very aff...
Oily Skin ..help!
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on November 17, 2006
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Ever since I had my tubes tied in February my skin is horrible. It is constantly oily and I don't think I broke out this much in high school!Does anyone know of a prod...
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- Hi G., I'm a little late on the reply, but i also struggle with oily skin, so i wanted to offer a solution-if you haven't already found one... I use Arbonne Interna...
- This will prob sound crazy, but I went to a dermatoligist for my oily skin, and he told me to buy face lotion, and so I did, and it worked. He said the reason your ski...
- My skin was really out of control for a while after I had my son too. But I have a great line that I use that is all natural and 100% vegan. I love it. If you want to ...
Advice on Skin Products for Tween
Asked by C.Z. from Peoria
on July 20, 2007
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My 11 years old daughter has started getting a few pimples on her face. Mostly in the T zone. Every night and morning she washes with a gentle face wash. I dont know i...
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- First off I would talk with her doctor... but here's what I've tried and used... I have teenage like skin, more break outs than most teens! I have tried Arbonne, Avon...
- C., I have been an Avon Beauty Advisor for about a year and a half now. I have a 12 year old son with similar challenges! :-) I did some research for you and suggest t...
- Proactiv has worked for me and is good for mild acne. If she starts getting really bad acne, then i'd take her to a dermatologist for something stronger. Proactiv is v...
Face Skin Care During Pregnancy
Asked by C.S. from Springfield
on April 2, 2010
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Help! My skin is freaking out! I am in my first trimester. I cannot use my normal skin care because it contains salicylic acid, which is known to cause birth defect...
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- Same thing happens to me, although mine carries through the entire pregnancy it seems. I tried a cleanser by Belli, with shipping the bottle came to about $30 and last...
- http://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_###-###-####.bc?page=1 This is a pretty good article that should help answer some of your questions. My ...
- I didn't know that about salicylic acid (aspirin), but sure enough I found this: "Studies with topical salicylic acid have not been done in humans. However, studies ...
How Important Is Skin Care to You?
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on September 24, 2008
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I am a Mom who is very active in my four daughters' lives and well being. Perhaps a bit old fashion, I believe in preventatives rather than running a child to a doctor...
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- I have to say A., that although my daughter is only 2 1/2, when she gets of age to do so, I would much rather use a good cleanser and regime before I put her on someth...
- Wow! I wonder if those meds are covered under their insurance, and they're taking the "mainstream" easy way out? Those comments sound almost as if they're stemming f...
- I would take my daughter to an aesthetician or dermatologist.
