Skin Problems
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Allergies to Pool Water
Asked by K.M. from Seattle
on December 6, 2007
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My son and I went swimming in an indoor pool over last weekend. My son is only 2 ½ and has eczema on his arms and his skin is very sensitive. As soon as we got out of...
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- It could very well be due to too much chlorine, or just the chlorine itself. You said his skin is very sensitive so it could be that his skin cannot tolerate the chlor...
- Hi K., We have had this issue ourselves, and known many that have dealt with it as well. One thing you could check on is the issue of candida. It can contribute to ...
- my daughter is now 5, but she has eczema as well. she always reacts with hives to pools--and to regular bath water. Not a lot we can do about it, just give allergy m...
Zits and Wrinkles
Asked by T.S. from Amarillo
on October 10, 2008
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Can anyone reccomend a skincare for oily skin, but anti-aging as well?
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- I use renova. It is by perscription only and expensive but well worth it.
- I have had moderate acne for YEARS. Accutane didn't even totally get rid of it. However... A friend of mine started selling Arbonne and I tried the Re9 line and it ...
- One product has worked for me and only one. Proactive, you can find it at the mall or on line. As for wrinkles you can use any product after completion of the proact...
Peeling Hands in Feet
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on June 11, 2012
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My Daughter is almost two and her hands and feet are peeling like crazy is it new skin or could it be something more
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- Sounds like strep. My son got it all the time. sometimes peeling hands and feet were his only symptom. Take her to her Dr right away. You really don't want to mess...
- personally - I would take her to my pediatrician and have her checked out. If they are blisters - it could be hand foot and mouth (aka 5th disease). http://www.l...
- The few times I personally have had this problem I had recently used a new product (lotion, hair product, etc.). Have you (or her) put anything new on her skin? I wo...
Zeno and Acne
Asked by M.S. from Sioux Falls
on December 29, 2008
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I have cystic acne. I have read about medications but they all have dry skin as a side effect. I already have severely dry skin all on its own! So that won't help. I h...
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- Zeno didn't work for me. :(
- M., I have the same problem. I have not ever had acne of any kind until about a year ago and now it is horrible. I have tried proactive and I do not recommend it. It d...
- one thing that has worked for me is to put tea tree oil on cystic pimples. This seems to clear them right up. i think because the skin absorbs it and the oil is antib...
Acne Creams
Asked by B.L. from Fayetteville
on July 17, 2009
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I wanted to know is it safe to use the acne system called Skin Id when breastfeeding?
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- Always check with your doctor for any medications, EVEN topical. Topical medications are actually absorbed into your system very very well. (Think nicotine patch, bi...
- Skid ID's products mostly contain peroxide as the active ingredient but some have salicylic acid. Both can be used while breastfeeding. I tried SkinID (by Neutrogena...
- Hi B., i've struggled with acne since I was 15. It actually got worse heading into my 40s. Only until recently have I started finding ways to overcome it naturally....
Any Ideas for an EXCELLENT Face Mask to Get That "Glow" on My Face?
Asked by B.S. from Stockton
on June 5, 2007
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Hi there! Just wondering what face mask you ladies use to get that "glow". I have part oily & dry skin. The color of my skin is olive/fair (if that makes sense) LOL Th...
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- Hi B.. I know what you mean about a lack of time to "pretty" yourself now. I'm a couple of years older than you and still modeling and acting, but I hate to put on mak...
- I could easily do my plug for Avon since I sell it ... but I also want to say Aveeno is great & also Clarins - if you want to spend a little more. Clarins has a great ...
- I can recommend some excellent skin care that will give you that glow! Contact me at http://kellyis.stayinhomeandlovinit.com. They are from a international wellness c...
Skincare for Very Oily Skincare...
Asked by L.D. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2011
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I really need help finding a cleanser and moisturizer for my very oily skin. I don't have money to throw away trying different things. If I buy something and it doesn'...
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- My skin sounds similar. I use Aveeno Positively Radiant makeup removing cleanser at night. In the morning I use Clean and Clear cleanser. It is the orange morning b...
- When I was younger, I had an extremely oily face. Apparently, your face produces more oil because it is dry and the more you wash it, the oilier it gets. So, I use a v...
- I can highly recommend Lotus Moon skin care products- clean, green and good for the skin- nontoxic ingredients. A good resource is http://www.ewg.org/skindeep , a data...
Miocrodermabrasion Products
Asked by B.S. from Atlanta
on April 2, 2009
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Has anyone used over the counter microdermabrasion products. If so, what has been your experience? I have oily skin & some occasional acne breakouts, but I have alway...
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- Hi B., I have been using the entire Mary Kay skin care line, including microdermabrasion products, and they work very well for me. It is important to use the entir...
- Ok, I realize this combination may sound weird, but I swear it works great! I have combination skin and when I mentioned this at Marietta Health Foods (I'm also not ...
- yes... the Mary Kay Microderm set is as good as everyone says! I have also just recently found a new line from Biore' which I did not used to like, however, their new ...
Skin/wrinkles
Asked by K.R. from Nashville
on December 29, 2010
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Hello,
I just have a question about the effects of sun. I have forever, tried to avoid the sun (due to skin cancer, now living in az etc....)
however, I HATE being...
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- Hello I find that Drmercola.com has a lot of good tips about tanning and the sun in general... He is a big proponent of Vitamin D which with the help of sun exposure ...
- If you don't want wrinkles I would not get any sun on my face - it IS what causes wrinkles. Period. No refuting this whatsoever. If you MUST get your 10 minutes so...
- Any sun is bad for your skin. I'm extremely fair -- I burn in about 10 minutes in the sun -- so the only alternative to fair for me is burned. At 40, I have no wrinkle...
Need GREAT Moisturizer
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on September 28, 2006
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OK - my skin is really freaking out! I was recently diagnosed with Celiac Sprue and one of the side effects is dry skin. The skin on my face is flaky, itchy, red in ...
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- J., My first thought is Mary Kay. I think they are the BEST! I have a sample tube of the Extra Emollient Night Cream someone mentioned. I'll be glad to give it t...
- My intent really is not go give you a sales pitch... but for EXTREMELY dry skin, I have a Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream usually used on hands, but I think it wi...
- Hi J., I have used the Mary Kay Night Time Emollient and it is good. It does feel a bit oily. But maybe that would be good for you. I'm a paralegal, but I sell B...
