For god sake, ONLY go for accutane when you have tried out anything and prefer sure that your acne is due to hormone. You will need to visit a doctor in order to prescribe for the medication. Its side effect is tremendous. Read my previous posts about accutane.

For Cetaphil, normally you will need rinse it. But when you are travelling, like me, in a flight to L.A, I will just apply Cetaphil on a cotton and wipe it over my face, no need to rinse it. It will pamper your skin.

Tea Tree oil will irritate sensitive skin. So, please don't put your skin on risk by trying it. It really doesn't sound convincing because scientifically, it is not proven to heal acne.



Jinyee

yesterday i 1st time using cetaphil.....it is so mild. i cnt feel any bubbles when washing my face with it. after washing feel comfortable. does all the friends who using cetaphil feel the same? hope tis is the last prodect i can use to heal my acne. lol.

wow..
a very gud info from jinyee80..
very informative thread....

jinyee80..
i am a regular user for acne aid (stiefler product)..
for me.. it shows a great result...

do i hv to use moisturiser???
or using acne aid + NOTS??

This post has been edited by medichloreans: Sep 4 2006, 11:06 AM

If it does show result, then you should stick on it because your skin has turned on to suit the medication.

In your case, you wouldn't need any additional thing. Just stick on your current regimen. Apply more than one over the counter product will just dry out your skin.



Jinyee

Wondering that does the NOTS is temporary out of stock or already end of life

Cannot find it in few Guardian in Penang & the 1-Utama's Guardian as well...

Sad sad sad... T_T

I think they have stopped bringing in the product. Nevermind anyway, I am thinking of bringing in another product that can substitute NOTS.


Jinyee

last time, after washing my face, my face and the acne will become red and the acne can be seen very clear. but i dont have tis problem when using cetaphil. can explain abt tis?

jinyee80:

from ur experience, usually when can i see the difference on my face condition? i juz started using cetaphil yesterday. and wat is the main difference that can cetaphil made compare to other product? so far i can feel that my face is better than last time, it looks more "clear" than last time.

wat is the product than can work as NOT? i wanna buy NOT but havnt buy yet. Maybe i can try the new product that u mention.



thanz.

Turned red because its overdrying. Cetaphil will not dry out your skin, so no problem.

Well, the availability of Neutrogena On-the-spot in Malaysia market is doubtful because the sole dealer would not want to continue the product anymore locally. So, we have to find alternative. I could get supplies from US, but the quantity need to be bulk otherwise we will lose in terms of shipping and handling fee. For your information, I will get the supply from Dan, from US. He is also organizing a forum in US about Acne. I have been doing research with him regarding acne since year 2000.

I will contact him and calculate the cost, then you all decide whether who want to order. Let you all know soon.


Active Ingredient:
2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

Also Contains:
Deionized Water, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer 940, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol





Clear Skin Regimen Gel contains 4 ounces and is 5.3 times larger than Neutrogena On-the-Spot.

This post has been edited by jinyee80: Sep 5 2006, 11:53 PM

Hi JinYee

Any product that u can recommend to minimise enlarged pores? Especially on my cheek...

No wonder I've been trying to look for NOTS yesterday and the day before that but couldn't find a single one.
so Jinyee, you mean we can substitute NOTS with this Clear Skin thing?

Or any product with 2.5% of benzoyl peroxide will do?

Also can't find Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin, they only have for combination skin. Will it be the same if I use the cetaphil moisturiser?

Try using Cetaphil gentle cleanser. It is mild, and it builds a good foundation for your skin to rejuvenate itself. Let the skin does its job. No point pouring in tonnes of creams or lotions which might potentially end you up with skin problems.

Can, you can subsitute it with Cetaphil Moisturizer. For NOTS, for sure you can substitute it with the Clear Skin products. It was a US counterpart of mine who is developing the item. He is very experience in dealing with acne. Many people in US and other countries are using his products. Sometimes he even raise fund by selling his products and donate the funds to the orphanage or school.

I will try to get him in touch. He is very busy recently in dealing to further produce more acne products.


Jinyee

oh, it it's frm there it will be expensive, rite?

i found this PanOxyl product which also has 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Do u think it's suitable?

I just bought Neutrogena Moisturizer for sensitive skin, 100 ml one.

But, it is not oil free!! Do buy the correct one?? Is it OK??

If you have sinus infection "resdung" better treat that first b4 using acne cream.... pls check whether u have allergy with any of the substance in the acne cream ...

Well, post me the ingredients, then I will comment on it


Its not oil-free, you are right but the oil is not synthetic oil. As if you know more about acne, you will realise that petrolatum or the mineral oil will not clog the pores and furher cause acne, ONLY synthetic oil that human creates will clog pores. In Neutrogena, its the mineral oil, its for moisturizing purpose, so no worry.

Anyway, it really applies to everything. If you are sensitive to alcohol, should put aside toner stuff, it will swell you up. Anyway, use your common knowledge.


Jinyee

PanOxyl ingredients:

Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/w, carbomer, di-isopropanolamine, propylene glycol, macrogol lauryl ether, sodium lauryl sulphate, purified water.

Shouldn't be a problem, you may go for this product and please do quote us the pricing, so others could buy it as Neutrogena willing not be selling NOTS in Malaysia anymore.



Jinyee

but sebamed products...very good....for me laa..

can some one show me the image of Pure & Mild Cleansing Oil for blackhead? i tried to find it at Watson just now but i am unable to find it. where can we get this?

Sorry, cetaphil 500 ml, u buy at RM 29.88 ?? Which Guardian??Mine one, 250 ml RM 24.20,
500 ml 42.80