Hi there,

I'm a new member & this reply might be sort of late but just wanna share.

I also used to have acne problems.

I now use 2 products to maintain my skin & they are very effective for me:
1) Dalacin T Solution
(available at all pharmacies RM32 no doc letter needed)
2) Clean & Clear blemish gel
(available at all pharmacies RM11, active ingredient salicylic acid, this ingredient works for me, I cant use anything with T3 oil, I will get disaster break outs. This C&C gel works slowly though. If I've a pimple & apply this gel after washing my face, it will gradually fade without developing into a painful cyst)

I've also got back acne before. & weird to say, Dalacin T works on my face but not on my back!

So out of desperation, I tried Proactiv Solution (http://tvshopping.com.my/)

and it really works for me!!! even my long time acne scars are gone in a matter of few weeks. I only bought once, havent used it since, & my back acne have not returned.

BUT there are some points to note when using this product.

1) Must use in 3 step system. (cleanser->toner->moisturiser), e.g. if your cleanser is finished before the toner, you cannot continue using the other 2 without the 1st one, or condition will be worst.

2) Cannot mix with others. e.g. cannot use another brand of cleanser, then use the 3 step after/ before it. Then condition will remain same.

3) After start using, dont pause too long until next use. Preferably try to use eveyday. I used once a day.

4) The moisturiser (3rd step) must be applied EVENLY onto affected area. Cannot dab alot or specifically to the pimples. This will cause condition to worsen.

if you plan to try, also try not to wear clothes after application for as long as you can. It has a bleaching effect, so you have to wear white or old clothes instead of new ones.

I'm using Clinique 3-steps, so far it works on me...
As for the pimple gel, I'm using ROC, it's great, coz it can cure the pimples as well as lighten the scars too!!

jinyee:
wat is roc? wat is toner and moisturizer and what they can do? i use b4 but duno wat is the purpose. can pls explaine to me? for my skin type wat kind and brand of toner and mosturizer is suitable for me? can i use toner and moisturizer of defferent brand from my cleanser?

Jinyee:
u say u wannt wrtie a book? I sure with ur ability nw u sure manage to write a book in the future. wish u all the best.

U r expert in this area!!

Anyway, I use Guardian Oil film (Cheaper!!) to suck excess oil in my T-zone.

Since I have enlarged pores. Shouldn't I use cleanser with microbeads to unclog the pores?? And I should use Scrub evey week to unclog my pores. Therefore, my pores will become less visible. isn't it?? (This info I read fr Magazine)

I also use product like pore- pack to pluck away my blackheads!! Should I avoid this?? (but, I just can't stand the blackhead)

How can Mild cleanser like Cetaphil suck away the blackheads?? I do use this product ocassionally.

I m so confused. (I thought I m quite knowledgeable in this area, but seens like it is not the case.)

This post has been edited by Irresistible: Aug 17 2006, 09:15 PM

jinyee80:
Watis toner and moisturizer and what they can do? i use b4 but duno wat is the purpose. can pls explaine to me? for my skin type wat kind and brand of toner and mosturizer is suitable for me? can i use toner and moisturizer of defferent brand from my cleanser?

u say u wanna rite a book? I sure with ur ability nw u sure manage to write a book in the future. wish u all the best.

Juz pass by and drop a message. lol. y no ppl reply de? need ur comment and advise le. hehe.

Yup, its ok to use other oil blotting sheet, however bear in mind that cheap things did not represent good things but yet it also did not mean its a bad thing. Its your decision.

Enlarged pores. Okie, actually pores size depends on individual. Obviously guys will be larger than women. Yup, using scrub is good, but please take note to use scrub from good brand. Clean&Clear normal scrub will be okie but one thing I really concern is that they may leave residue on your skin though you have rinse with water. So, you should really take note on this.

Pore pack is ok. However, do not use it excessively. Blackheads occur when sebum+dirt+dead skin cell+P.acne bacteria. So, when you use Mild cleanser, it manage to cleanse your skin thoroughly, yet did not irritate your skin. Therefore, when your skin was not harm and was cleanse well, it will automatically built a defend shield for it to prevent any other skin problems. Why I was emphasizing MILD cleanser is to create a fundamental for your skin itself, to prevent or minimize skin problems rather than every single day depends on active ingredients that may help you see results in short time but in long time, it will actually bring side effects.

I encourage people to let your skin to act its own. Many people irritate, upset their skin by using inappropriate products and these circumstances stop the skin itself to play its normal role. Therefore you see acne..and etc.



Well, its nor compulsory for toner should you following the regimen that i recommend. Moisturizer is used to prevent your skin from overdrying( its the simplest explaination ). It depends actually. When you find that the combination of brand A toner and brand B moisturizer works, then you could proceed on using it because everyone skin is different.



Jinyee

jinyee, do you have any recommendation on which product is better for me to remove blackheads and whiteheads.

And I do have acne problems,so do i need to use another product?

ok. err one more thing. ppl here talk abt acne. but besides acne, i still gt something called "hei tou" on my nose and very hard to come out even i tried to squize them out. any way to deal with it? thnz.

^that's what they call it blackheads

haha lucky gt tis thread open by jinyee80. if not i still trying many products which are doing harm more than good to my face. lucky lucky..

how if after i applied the acne gel from the doctor, my skin started to peel off. My mom said its good, is it so? she said its like peeling the old skin off, thus the new and so called better one.

CRYSTALSTICK Deodrant!

Sounds really darn GILA I know...

Wash your face as usual before bedtime, whilst it's wet, rub the crystalstick deodrant over the areas you're worried about then dry as normal.

Also STEAM your face over a bowl of freshly boiled water & sea salt (1 tblspn), put a towel over your head to trap in the steam, at least once a week. Just for 10 mins only and you'll see a huge difference.

Don't touch/ squeeze/ play with pimples, your fingers just move the germs around and create more pimples.

Try and wash your face 3-4 times a day and use a half a pea sized drop of CLEAN & CLEAR facial foam each time. Rinse using a bowl/sink full of water or under a shower..DON'T rinse by cupping hands and splashing face, this leaves residue of soap on the skin and aggrevates the pimples. Each wash should leave your face feeling SQUEAKY CLEAN. If it don't squeak, it ain't clean so wash it again!

Hope this helps peeps

love u all

Sofiah xxx

Yes, it is called blackhead, which is the form of the initial formation of acne.

I would not advise people from using a peeling agent because you might be able to peel a level but it will really irritate the skin. Use scrub to exfoliate the skin rather than depending too much on the peeling agent. Should your skin is thinner in level, you will be more expose to the atmosphere and it will indeed irritate your skin. If its dried off, then its ok. Peel off is too much.


This would not be part of my recommendation. Absolutely incorrect. Do not risk your face. Go for MILD cleanser , then apply Neutrogena on-the-spot, its already sufficient. Steaming is not required in my context. Let the skin to heal by its own. Clean&Clear facial foam is a HARSH cleanser, put it aside. It will dry out your skin.

using those oil film dun harm over face right?..ok,i'll try use it..oh yea~ did toner help minimize pore ???
yea yea,im using cetaphil which u hardly promote it at here...its kinda good,my skin get smoother than last than and ance under control now but the problem is my face got red mark tat cause of acne..kinda irritating me!!
mayb im too fair and its so obviously can even see a tiny red mark from far away

Dalacin T Topical Loction for Acne . Havent try it out , any1 tried it out ?

sry is this is a duoble post, but i lazy to read thru.

This post has been edited by minde: Aug 20 2006, 09:27 AM

The red marks are post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Well, it will heal by its own, so no worry. Cetaphil is great. Perhaps you may apply some whitening mask to help in acceleration of the red marks on the skin.

Use Neutrogena On-the-spot rather than others. Honestly.

Jinyee, now im using 1-2-3 neutrogena range
1. liquid cleanser
2. Toner
3. moisturizer

i bought toner for acne prone skin, fighting problem skin, it is in yellowish colour, 150ML

but i just realize neutogena have so many type of toner
am i bought the right toner fot my skin?
i saw got toner in blue botle, white botle,etc...confused here

yeah... me too.. confusing when go to Neutrogena counter....

JinYee, found that there are 2 types of NeutrogenaŽ Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15 (Untinted & Sheer Tint). Which one is recommended? Regarding to the Cleanser, wondering that any comments on Neutrogena's Cleanser? Neutrogena's Cleanser vs Cetaphil, which one is better?

Fyi, I have oily-not sensitive skin.

wil it take very long time to heal????
ok.i'll try it out..or u can gv some example for whitening mask from ur research,which 1 is more effective..