Yesterday night i apply NOTS for the very 1st time. This morning when i wake up u found out tat the pimples tat i appy NOTS on it is dry out but i leave a red marks or red dots tat are very obvious. Isit normal? I worry that if i apply on acne all over my face, my fgace will full of red marks. Or isit happened coz the quantiti tat i apply is too much? but i only apply a low amount of NOTS only.

Hi jinyee...

I'm new here. Need your advice on my acne problem.

currently i'm using Murad skincare for almost 3 months now but still no improvement, i think it's getting worse. i've tried many products before include nuetrogena but no luck. My skin is oily..and i got scars and blackheads.

any suggestions to get rid of the acne, scar and blackhead..?
Thanks

hello jinyee80,
i saw 2 types on cetaphil cleanser at guardian the other day.
One is with pump, and the other one is in the tube(facial cleanser for oily skin if i not mistaken). Which one is recommended by you? The pupm one or the tube one?

hi jinyee...

since u have done so much researches on acne n provide us useful regime, im curious if u have done any research on other products such as shampoo/lotion/cosmetic etc. if yes, pls recommend... thanks

Jinyee80, what is ur occupation?? Beauty consultant or working in a co like P&G or Unilever??

When we press there is creamy white thing coming out, is this call whiteheads?

Is Benzoyl Peroxide effective to this as well?

Have anyone tried panOxyl before? is it work for sensitive skin? i couldn't find NOT.

Any comment about Lactacyd liquid wash ph 3.5 (for face and body use)?

hi; stumbled upon this forum by accident - have a few questions to ask (although they have probably been repeated constantly over this forum - so pls forgive me for that). Recently came back to Msia (sabah) after 6 years abroad and started suffering from mild to moderate acne about 4 months ago. It has subsided although I still have the occasional acne here and there along with the scars which is annoying the hell out of me.

Just recently used Eucerin Mild Daily Scrub and found that after a week, I broke out quite badly. Since then, I have switched to the Neutrogena Skin Clearing Wash, Toner and Essence. Are these products beneficial and does the Vitamin A and Salicylic Acid help in healing the scars?

Are there are good acne scars treatment available apart from Elicina? I have tried MEderma which does squat; and have recently purchased Condolisa Scar Gel and was told that it works well. A friend told me to try Palmer's Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream which contains Vitamins C, E and Alpha Hydroxy Acid. I am at a loss at which to use as I was considering using Cetaphil along with any recommended scar treatment.

Thank you for your time in answering~

What about Neutrogena Skin Clearing? It contains salicylic acid. I've been using oxy for almost a month. I also take vitamin C. It is still not as i expected.

The one I was talking about isnt for washing the private part. the description says its for face and body wash esp for problem skin.

anyway yea it might be too acidic.

jinyee, read ur earlier posts - very informative. Just wondering whether you have found any substitutes for the NOTS seeing as how they have stopped circulating them. Does weather play a major role in one suffering from acne?

Any products to lighten wrinkles. I m only in my early 20s. But, got light smiling wrinkles. (Maybe laugh too often??)

I bought the Cetaphil Cleanser and moisturiser.


And the PanOxyl. It's RM14.50 at Guardian.


Here's how my complexion looks like right now. 


Will this regime work Jinyee?

Lemme get things right, use the BP first and then moisturiser, right? But BP only at night, right?

U use NIVEA which product??

I think Jinyee80 will like usual, introduce u Cetaphil & Neutrogena on the spot!!
Cetaphil make my skin smoother but use NOT still haven't see result on blackhead area

i've used cetaphil and panOxyl for a week now but i still got pimples!!!
How ar? is that mean my skin not suitable with this product?

ever heard palmer scar serum? it's a vitamin E oil. is it ok to use it on oily skin..?

i cant find Neutrogena on the spot at watson . btw how often to do masking? btw any other masking brand is good bec egg white damn smelly....

jinyee80 ,i hav followed ur forum 4 quite some time now...n the neutrogena oilfree cleanser u recommended works well 4 me.

My problem now is acne scars.Are there any products(other than laser treatment) u can recommend me which can heal my scars or mayb reduce the appearance of the scar.Currently i m using natur E frm Garden of Eden but it haven showed any results

Jinyee...i had been using cetaphil for 2 weeks...hmm...it rily chg thgs out...rily felt that the texture is somehow a lil bit different...its a totally different cleanser like previous ones...anyhow...i have been searchin the neutrogena on the spot pimple gel but i just could not get it some how at any outlet of guardian or watson's in ipoh...any idea for me to get this product?thx for ur help

EDIT:btw....do u hv pictures of the neutrogena on the spot pimple gel?it wopuld rily help a lot for me to speed up my search....thx again!

Is the the recommended regimen(cethapil cleanser + mosturiser and PanOxyl) suitable for me?  I'm a teenage guy and i have being having acne which appears frequently.  The acnes appears usually 1 or 2 around the cheek area mostly.  Although they dont apear much at a time but they appear frequently.  And these acne sometimes turn worse and inflamation and swelling occurs which last 1-2weeks.  And some even worse.  Sometimes bumps appear in a form of darkened spot and i think there is pus inside.

And my skin sometimes appear to be dry and dehydrated.  Is it because of the air cond?  My whole house is air conditioned and i sleep with the air cond on too.

Thanks 

My face was the worst face wif a lot of acne. So i am considered experienced in combatting pimples. my advice, drink lots of water, eat veges, no or little preservative n ajinomoto n oily fuds n spicy fuds. Extra tips: eat sweetpotatoes9detoxification) and sea algaes

i got my acne cleared up by having a drug called co-trimazole by Ting Skin Clinic's Dr Ting located somewhere near Imbi's Sakura night club.

after having the drug for 6 months, no breakout happened. then to get rid of my oil seed, i took another drug called Nimegen (Isotetrinoin) which stops oil production and lessen my oil seed problem...

and the doctor also prescribed me a cream, it worked like a charm. for those who have severe acne, i think medical assistance is really a must.

i tried Neutrogena before. hell, it wasn't suitable for me. if you guys found that Neutrogena works for ya, go ahead and continue the regimen.

jinyee80,actually now my face is in OK condition with occasional breakouts(especially during exams).My skin type is combination skin(oily in the T-zone).So,can u recommend me any on-the-counter acne scar treatment that really work??many thankz..

jinyee,

i've been trying out cetaphil for a month now n my face has less acne...
though the small ones still pops out...

is it neccessary for me to use panoxy?

do u have any sugggestions to heal the scars?

btw, is there any whitening solution for acne prone face?
coz my face is darker than my neck.... n i wanna get rid of it....

thanks for being here, jinyee !!!

u're the greatest !!

jinyee,

can u tell me wats microdermabrasion and its function???not really a cosmetic product-savvy.tq!!

Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas, in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. Different methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc oxide or aluminum oxide crystals, fine organic particles, or a roughened surface. Particles and removed material are vacuumed off through the wand/handpiece through which the abrasive particles come. Microdermabrasion is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is not very painful and requires no anaesthetic. Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars. Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne, but must be repeated periodically to be effective.

In the past, microdermabrasion was done using abrasive crystals. In the past decade, it has become more common to use a wand with a roughened surface. This procedure requires no medical oversight and is commonly used in conjunction with facial spa treatments. These days there are a multiplicity of machines available for microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a relative newcomer to the United States. This technique was first used in Europe and adopted by United States in the late 1990s. Today, Microdermabrasion is used effectively to treat fine wrinkles, stretch marks, and scars left from moderate to severe acne. The term dermabrasion refers to the more severe procedure carried out under general or twilight anaesthesia.

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microdermabrasion

jinyee, how to remove the scar left by the acne?

does anyone know whether any products containing azelaic acid is beneficial towards fighting acne? the product in question is Skinoren cream by schering and its active ingredient is micronized azelaic acid (1 g Skinoren cream contains 0.2 g of the acid or 20%).  thanks

Jinyee:

u say u do some reseaerch on hair shampoo which cause acne rite?
can gv gv some example which shampoo are causing acne? i m now using pantene anti dandruff and after clearing myt dandruf i wanna change to a new shampoo and i dont want to choose a shampoo that can cause acne.

Hi Jin yee, what do u think of the below ingredients? Harmful to acne skin?

Ingredients:
Deionised water, Ethylene Glycol Mono Sterate, Methyl Paraben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, IPM, Stearic acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Polyoxyethylene (20) Sobitau Monolaurate, Ginseng/Russian Angelica Sineenis Dieis/ Matrimony Vine Extract, Ginseng Extract, Vitamin E, Green Tea oil extract, Green Tea Perfume

I found the below info but it seems that even Neutrogena moisturizer for sensitive also contains these ingredients... 

Irritating Ingredients That Can Be Found in
Skin Care Products

* These are pore clogging and often irritating ingredients.  Avoid any skin care products that include these ingredients if you are acne prone or have sensitive skin.
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* Almond Oil - An oil extracted from the seeds of sweet almonds and used as an emollient.

* Apricot Kernel Oil - Oil expressed from the seeds of apricots.
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B

* Butylene Glycol - A petroleum derived mechanical ingredient.
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C

* Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - The mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids. An emollient ester derived form coconut oil with good lubricating properties.

* Carnauba Wax - Extracted from the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm tree. Emollient and moisturizing and used for its skin protectant properties.

* Castor Oil - Emollient, natural oil. Used in hair dressings, lipsticks, and skin care lotions. Obtained from the castor bean.

* Ceteareth -20 - Derived from cetearyl alcohol through ethoxylation. Used with the parent alcohol or with other fatty alcohols, it functions as a primary emulsifier and thickening agent.

* Cetearyl Alcohol - A waxy, crystalline solid used as an emulsifier. Not to be confused with drying, ethyl alcohols.

* Cetyl Alcohol - A secondary emulsifier that thickens or adds body to lotions. Not to be confused with drying, ethyl alcohols.

* Cocoa Butter - Obtained from cocoa beans, used as an emollient. Used in suntan lotions as well as the manufacture of chocolate.

* Coconut Oil - Natural oil derived from coconuts. Has a defatting effect on skin which is overcome by using coconut oil - deprived esters rather than the oil itself. Surfactants derived from coconut oil have good cleansing properties and are generally known to be mild.

* Corn Oil - Natural golden - colored oil expressed from corn kernels, zea mays. America's premier native emollient oil. Rich in linoleic acid, one of the three essential fatty acids.
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D

* D&C Red #33 - Certified monoazo colorant permitted for use in drugs and cosmetics but not in food.

* Decyl Oleate - The ester of decyl alcohol and oleic acid. An emollient that adds body to lotions.

* Disodium OleamideMEA - Sulfosuccinate - A wax -like solid surfactant used as a solubilizer and wetting agent in bath preparations and lotions.
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E

* Evening Primrose Oil - Helps your body replenish moisture lost to tanning, minimizing flaking and peeling for the appearance of a longer - lasting tan.
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F
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G

* Glyceryl Stearate - A monster of glycerine and steric acid. An emollient and emulsifier.
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H

* Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil - Vegetable oil thickened through hydrogenation. Increases the stability of the oil while retaining the protective emolliency.
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I
* Isopropyl Myristate - The ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. It spreads very easily and promotes a dry feeling.

* Isopropyl Palmitate - The ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. Spreads more readily than isopropyl myristate.
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K

* Kelp Extract - Extracted from a north American species of brown seaweed, Macrocystis pyriferae. High in silicon, which is believed to keep the skin from wrinkling and sagging, kelp is considered an important nutrient source for cells. It has been used to treat anemia and in cases of obesity because of its high iodine content, which has a normalizing effect on the thyroid. Iodine is known to be pore clogging. Avoid any kelp extract if you are acne prone or have sensitive skin.

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L

* Lanolin - A refined derivative of the unctuous fat - like sebaceous secretion of sheep. It consists of a highly complex mixture of esters of high molecular weight aliphatic, steroid or triterpenoid alcohols and fatty acids. Obtained from the wax found on sheep's wool; refined and purified to cosmetic specifications. Excellent emollient, skin lubricant and protectant, capable of absorbing water in an amount equal to 50% of its weight. Rich in cholesterol and other skin - friendly sterols.

* Lanolin Alcohols - Distilled and deodorized solid with excellent emolliency to skin and hair. Contains up to 30% cholesterol and related sterols.

* Laureth -23 - An emulsifier. The polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol. 
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M

* Methylparaben/Propylparaben - Food grade preservatives developed in Europe and used to ensure shelf life, hygienic stability of products. One of the most commonly used preservative in cosmetics today and is non -irritating, non -sensitizing and non -toxic.

* Mink Oil - An oil similar to human sebum; this oil is obtained from the subdermal fatty tissue of minks. It has soothing, amplifying, conditioning, and protective properties, making it an important component of dry skin products. High in unsaturated triglycerides, mink oil has tremendous spreading capabilities.

* Myristyl Myristate - Ester of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. Esters are light oils used as cosmetic emollients.
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O

* Octyl Palmitate - An emollient amplifying ester commonly used as a mineral oil replacement.

* Olive Oil - Extract of olive. Emollient. Superior penetrating ability. Used in lipsticks, hairdressings, shampoos, soaps and conditioners.
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P
* PEG -100 Stearate - Derived from stearic aid. Emulsifier for creams and lotions.

* PEG -150 Distearate - Form stabilizer; hair and skin conditioner.
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Q

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R
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S

* Sea Kelp - Ahnfeltia extract. The calcined ashes of seaweeds, from which iodine is obtained; a large, coarse seaweed or wrack. Skin soother.

* Sesame Oil - A light, emollient oil obtained from sesame seeds.

* Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Suffate - The sodium salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. A high foaming, viscous surfactant. Cleansing agent for shampoos.

* Sodium laureth - 13 Carboxylate - An anionic surfactant increasing the cleansing power of some shampoos.

* Stearic acid - A common, naturally occurring fatty acid widely used as an inexpensive primary emulsifying agent. When neutralized with triethanolamine, it functions as a tremendous thickening agent. Its soap -like character enables it to penetrate the skin and to have emollient, skin -softening properties.

* Stearyl Alcohol - An emulsion stabilizer; also adds body to a lotion.

Quoted from http://www.altmednetwork.net/skincare/bad_ingredients.html

i'm exposing myself to CANCER???????

Where to buy panoxyl ??

My NOTS is going to expired. 

My face turn fairer, anyway I m a guy.
I think I m too fair, as a guy, fairer than many of the girls..  

Hi Jinyee,
I'm a new member in this forum. I'm interested in this topic since i'm having problem with acne from the past 4 months.

I have tried your recommendation to use the cetaphil gentle cleanser. I like to use it since its very mild, BUT it didn't clean my face very well and create a lot of blackheads (eventhough i always use cleansing oil to remove my make up). Then i stopped using it. Do you think the liquid cleanser from neutrogena will clean my face better?

Another question:
I'm using tinted moisturizer every day. Compare with Foundation, which one is better? FYI, i have an oily skin type.
Thank you very much

jinyee,

i'm 19 now and i have been dealing with my acne for years... but none of the products really work for me... i have a combination and sensitive skin... oily at the t-zone and a little dry at the cheeks... i always have acne breakout nearly every weeks... and i also have blackheads problem... currently, i'm using st.ives apricot face wash for oily/acne prone skin... but, it's kind of too dry for me... and i'm planning to change to cetaphil... but, it seems like it's a bit difficult to find cetaphil's product at my place... do you have any other recommendation??

ok... now, i'm starting to use cetaphil gentle cleanser and the moisturizer... and my dermatologist actually gave me tretinon... so, should i apply tretinon before moisturizer of after?

I thought NOTS isnt in the market anymore....? So i bought the PanOxly instead. Skin became dry and peeling.... but only on the ance spot where I applied the BP la...

i m quite interested. can gv more info abt tat?

i went to Dubai, and tried my luck at pharmacies there for NOTS. and I was told that they are out of stock everywhere. and in the end i purchased a Panoxyl instead for about RM11.