I think Palmers will be better. Anyway, if you could get Elicina, then it will be ok as well.

I understand that many people hope to own pretty face.


Jinyee

Yup, you will see result within 2.5 months.


Jinyee

No problem. Apply a little Palmer's scar serum at scar area will do. You don't want to make your face too oily right? lol

I do not recommend AHA because its rather irritating compared to its cousin, PHA. You are not advise to use any mask currently. This does not apply to those conventional moisturizing mask such as Hisatmitsu's cooling mark that did not contain AHA which the orange version has.

Please do not risk your skin on that. To be frank, you do need any mask now. AHA can enlighten scar but by certain percentage as it peels out a thin layer of your skin. After you have peeled this layer, your skin might not develop the tolerance to BP anymore, hence, your skin will be irritated again, you end up starting the while regimen from scratch or worse off.

You may get it at Guardian Pharmacy.
Cetaphil will do. You can use the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser to cleanse your body as well. Anyway, to be cost efficient, you can buy Cetaphil soap bar to cleanse your body, I think it will be more feasible.Don't you think so?

No problem! I am here to help people. Well, I am not Cetaphil nor promoter for PanOxyl, bear in mind!hahaha

I am so sorry to know that you are sensitive to BP because its very effective towards acne. Many of the forumers have seen the result. It will be a perpetual result rather than a temporary solution which products like Proactiv Solution will help you. Moreover, its cost effective and reliable.

FYI, your acne will be and will not be backed should you start roaccutane. But, bear in mind that the risk of roaccutane will be high, the side effect will surface from time to time. Please google around for the possible side impact.

Not only dry lips, possible back bone aches, kidney problem, sore eye and so on are the possible outcomes. You ONLY go for this should you have come to no alternative.

Maybe you should let me know since when you have acne and if possible send me your closed photos so that I could know furthermore before you start roaccutane.


Yet, I still prefer CETAPHIL SOAP BAR. But anyway, if you have no choice to go, Simple Soap Bar will go. Simplbe Body Wash is not that cost efficient, as you quoted you can easily get another 1L bodywash with less price.

You may go for the Simple soap bar. But bear in mind that Cetaphil is still my cup of tea. Perhaps if you really cannot get Cetaphil then you will go for Simple.

As come to cost saving, SIMPLE for you lor . =)


Jinyee

Great to know that you have get away from acne.

Please quit Clean & Clear products as they are too harsh, dry and irritating. Please start the regimen as soon as possible as you do not want your situation to become worst.

Oral medication is not required should you have mild to moderate acne. Though some people might highlight that LOOK is the major concern but yet when somethings happen to you, you might regret at that moment of time.Does LOOK really important than your health as at the point of time that you have alternatives for your acne.

Accutane is toxic. Tetracycline, Doxycycline, and etcetra are not good for our body. You sacrificed temporary joyness for a perpetual problem.

Love yourself. There's always hope.

Jinyee

Great to hear about that. Keep us up to date!

You can purchase savlon and apply for those small bumps due to hygienic problem. Anyway, please ensure you completely cleanse yourself, face and body otherwise you might encounter further skin problem.

Try Metholathum's clear water sunscreen lotion. Apply evenly and in small amount.



Jinyee

Its a sunscreen brought to you by metholathum. You can buy it at Guardian or Watson.

Regimen means its a range of products that selectively chosen to work together.

You could start the regimen ( cleanse face with CETAPHIL + BP ) as soon as possible because its simple, affordable yet effective. Occassional acne pop up is very normal, so you should not feel weird about it.

Jinyee

Yes. BP applied only to acne prone area. You don't need moisturizer and toner.

Stick on cetaphil and BP only. No other additional products in the regimen.



Jinyee

Roaccutane will work but it also depends on individual whether it works soon or later. At the mean time, you should try to avoid direct contact with sunlight. Otherwise, you may stop roaccutane and start the regimen. I believe non exposure to sunlight in Malaysia will be very hard.

My advice - if you don't really have severe acne, you may consider to stop roaccutane.

Yes, this is because Panoxyl cleared the sebum around your facial area. Anyhow, your skin itself will build tendency towards BP and your skin will return to normal very soon.

You may only apply once per day, so in the daytime, you can easily make up!

You got the right thing. BRAVO! So you can start the regimen now!

Use only CETAPHIL cleanser + PanOxyl 2.5. Thats all. Other is no compulsory.


You can find it at VITACARE .

Jinyee

This post has been edited by jinyee80: Apr 25 2007, 10:36 PM

This is the initial stage which a lot of people will face, but yet sceptical then quit. Be patient, the outcome will appear in at least 2.5 months.


Jinyee

The higher the SPF level, the more possibility for it to clog your pores. Anyhow, SPF 15 is already more than enough to guard your skin against direct sun light. Unless your nature of job required you to stand under the sun, otherwise SPF15 will do.


Yes, please.

Your skin is building its tendency to BP. It will get used to it within 1.5 months. You will see the improvement.

BP stands for Benzoyl Peroxide which is the core ingredient in PanOxyl and Neutrogena On-the-spot to help in preventing acne.

Please refer to the 1st and 2nd posts in this thread to get the application steps.


Start the regimen asap, it really helps!

T3 is not effective, because its using tea tree oil which claims is an antiseptic's property. The key point for preventing acne is to counter on the P.acne bacteria. That's it. So, my rationale is, prepare your skin well, mild and gentle way, then counter the root of the problem. Thats it, easy.

Occasional outbreak is normal. So, don't feel too bad on it!



Jinyee

Please refer to the 1st page for clarification.

Benzoyl Peroxide(BP) is the most effective ingredient to counter acne problem. Its the active ingredient in either Neutrogena on-the-spot or Panoxyl 2.5.

Please take note.

Panxoyl is the brand name of the medication, while BP is the ingredient.


Jinyee

No, you should not replace Cetaphil cleanser with others because its the core products that will determine the whole regimen to work or not. Liquid Neutrogena may help, but Cetaphil is still the ultimate product.

For blackhead on nose area, please try Pure and Mild cleansing oil.Available at guardian.

Please quote me C-mycin's ingredient, otherwise I could not comment further.

Take note that acne is NOT caused only by oil.



Jinyee

C-mycin will also work for acne, because it has the same nature with BP, which they counter on anaerobic bacteria.

The active ingredient is CLINDAMYCIN, which is also used in Dalacin. Anyhow, you may switch to this if you intend to BUT to be frank here that I could not ensure it will work as well as BP or not though their nature is similar.

PanOxyl and NOTS is the same, they both contain BP. The initial problem forumers have was that we can't get NOTS anymore in Malaysia because I phoned to JnJ (M) and they claimed they have discontinued to bring in this products. Therefore, the alternative I suggested to forumers was Panoxyl 2.5.

For blackhead, you could use Pure and Mild cleansing oil. Normally, blackhead was accummulated on your nose, so you could just use the cleansing oil to wipe it off, once or twice per week.

Whilst BP is to prevent acne from forming.

You can skip BP BUT the problem you mentioned is that you have pimple prone skin before. Only apply a thin layer of BP would not make a hassle to you right? Yet, it really ensure you will not get acne.

I do not know more about the E.P.I product, maybe its an OEM products. Perhaps you could provide more info to me.

Seriously, I do not really understand what is 'mi chui', because FYI I am english educated. Perhaps some forumers can translate it? lol

You are right. I was at vacation.

Yes, it can be applied to teenagers. Because the basic thought of the regimen is - mild and gentle to the skin. You better ask your little cousin to start now as it will really helps a lot in initial stage!


Jinyee

You can get it at Midvalley's Vitacare. I saw the largest bottle being displayed with the free gift.

I really do not understand about what are you talking about. Is it pus or ??? Please escalate again.

You cleanse with water. Without water is only applicable if you are having problem to get water

I don't think this is a good idea. Stick to Cetaphil because ultimately this is the best product to use for the regimen that I have highly recommended.

Dry skin? Thats why I kept on mentioning Cetaphil because its so mild to the skin.



Jinyee

For your information, it will heal by its own. What you need to do is to cleanse your skin as usual, apply BP on acne prone area, this is to prevent new acne from forming while letting your skin itself to rejuvenate.

As if you have read through my thread, you should have discovered that I am always promoting to let the skin to heal by its own. The fundamental of the regimen is to prepare the skin in mild and gentle way and let it works by its own.


You may use anything with BP 2.5% as long as it suits you. Because I have been surveying the market and discovered that Panoxyl is offering a more affordable price to the public, therefore I recommend it. For your information, one of the core value of this regimen is also 'affordability'.

Yes, please proceed with NOTS. Initially your skin will be read, but after some time your skin will develop tendency towards BP already.



Jinyee

Acne cannot be cured, it can only be prevented. Therefore, I promote gentle and mild cleansing. Applying BP to acne prone area is to minimize the acne cycle from forming.

I have noted that ' apply BP to acne prone area only'. You don't have to apply the whole face if you have acne on your chin only.

This depends on your skin's tendency against BP. FYI, some part of our face is more sensitive than others, especially cheek is more sensitive than forehead.

Both are good.

Oily skin and pores. Just follow the regimen BECAUSE it promotes the skin to heal and rejuvenate by itself.

The brand is ' PURE & MILD'. Please google around.

You should not apply on wound. However, you can apply it after 1-2 days.



Jinyee

Perhaps its the post inflammantory hyperpigmentation. It can be healed by it will require some times. Please use mild cleanser to cleanse your face. Make sure no new acne pops up, your skin will be able to heal by its own.

I understand that people would intend the process of healing to be accelerated but some process could not be boosted. Your epidermis itself will regenerate new skin cell to cover the residue.

Bear in mind, cleanse mildly and gently.

As my understanding is that, ONLY Vitacare has Cetaphil's moisturizer. Whilst for the cleanser, you can get it at Guardian as well.

1) After BP, wait for 5-10minutes for BP to dry, then apply thin layer of moisturizer. Take note,moisturizer is only require if you stay long in air-conditioned area, otherwise no need.

2) Same theory, why its important to drink water? Because it rejuvenate and revitalise your skin.



Jinyee

I have actually highlighted this keypoint in one of my posts saying that J&J (M) has stopped to bring in NOTS. Anyhow, we have to find alternative when there is scarcity on NOTS. I highly recommended PanOxyl as myself have tried it and felt the texture. Its easily absorbable into the skin and since its gel based, its spreadable to cover wider skin area.


Jinyee

You can get neutrogena alcohol-free toner BUT I do not recommend forumers to use toner because most of them contains either excessive alcohol or fragrance that might irritate skin.

Its normal to see drying action for first time panoxyl user. Give your skin some time to build up the tendency.

Please do not use anything because Panoxyl itself contains ingredient to soak up excessive sebum. After your skin has get used to it, it will not be so overdrying.

You can use either one but due to the hot and humid condition, lotion is preferable as its not as thick as cream. However, if you are exposed to air-cond environment very often, cream will helps to prevent overdrying.

Yes, please grab CETAPHIL when they are having promotion. Its worthwhile!



Jinyee

You should apply Panoxyl on acne prone area, even there are no acne. There isn't cure for acne, only prevention. In order to get rid of acne, you have to consistently preventing the acne cycle to be completed.

Anyhow, after you have followed the regimen for 1 year, I believe you will only have occasional acne, which it is normal. You don't have to be too highlighted on it.

By the way, having acne meaning you have still young wat!Haha


Jinyee