Great. Cos your hand is not as oily as your face.


Well, when you get smaller pimples, that means your skin is facing irritation. I suggest you change other products straight away. T3 is really not a great product. Triclosan is an irritating ingredient.

Just to update, how's everyone skin recently?

I will need to know the hair products that you normally use.


Jinyee

I would advise you to look into the ingredient of the hair products that will leave on your hair. Use hair band to shield your forehead when you are applying hair products, this is to prevent those products to get into your skin. If you would like to know whether its the hair products problem, don't apply it for some time and then see whether your forehead is ok or not.


Body soap is made for thicker skin, which is your body. Face has thinner layer of skin, so different kind of soap should be used. MILD cleanser will be advised. I would not recommend any other on-the-spot pimple gel other than NEUTROGENA ON-THE-SPOT as after I have been doing reviews and research for these while, I realised that to prevent acne, you really need a lots of Benzoyl Peroxide. Other ingredients might not be as efficient and effective. Yet, if it aggravates your acne, then you would not want to take the risk!


During puberty, many of us have acne. But its acne due to hormone. However, some people might treat it differently, such as using unsuitable products which it may drag the problem until several years. So, if you suspect its acne due to hormone, do not overtreat it by applying dozens of products.


You really dunno what the factory feeds the hen, so I would not advise one to take the risk to do so. Yes, egg yolk contains Vitamin A but it will be unable to adsorb into our skin in that form. Our skin could only accept Beta-Carotene, retinol and retinyl palmitate which our organ or enzyme will turn it into Vitamin A. So, its no way the Vitamin A gonna penetrate into your skin.

Referred to as beta hydroxy acid (BHA), acid salicylic is a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of the systemic causes of blemishes (Source: Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305-308). For decades dermatologists have been prescribing salicylic acid as an exceedingly effective keratolytic (exfoliant), but it also is an anti-irritant This is because salicylic acid is a derivative of aspirin (both are salicylates-aspirin's technical name is acetyl salicylic acid), and so it also functions as an anti-inflammatory.


Adopted from Wikipedia

So, the formulation shows that aspirin is not salicylic acid. Its yielded from Salicylic acid. Therefore, please do not simply try! Honestly, just follow the simple steps that I recommend, its sufficient already.

This post has been edited by jinyee80: Aug 6 2006, 02:08 AM

Yes, should be applied after cleansing. Its in lotion form, not cream. Apply thin and smear it evenly. Moisturizer feels like that, is this the first time you are using?

No, no one apply it to the lips, for lips, we do have lip balm. Just apply it to the face area.



Jinyee

Currently I gonna try Creme de La Mer. Heard its a great product.

U gonna get used to it very soon!

What is that? Never heard it before.

Yes, I think you should change to Benzoyl Peroxide. Use Cetaphil as your cleanser. Cleanse your face twice per day, morning and night. Then at night, apply Neutrogena On-the-spot. Start to apply once per two days, then after 2 weeks, apply once per day, at night.

Should be able to see result in 2months. Remember, maximum amount of face washing per day is 2 times. DO NOT OVERWASH!!!

Go to find CETAPHIL GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER. It is available throughout Guardian and Vitacare.



Roaccutane is actually a toxin, which using in an appropriate dosage, it helps to clear up the skin. However, the side effects really draw people down. Your skin tends to flake, dry, itchy and photosensitive. Apply SPF is a MUST when you are having Accutane or Roaccutane.

Dear forumers, if possible, do not go for Accutane or Roaccutane because if using it for prolong session, your kidney and etc internal organ problems.



This post has been edited by jinyee80: Aug 12 2006, 05:02 PM

Its up to your choice. Anyway, it really gives hope, at least it is the last option available. Acne really make a happy fellow depressed, from the top until the deepest hole.

Use MILD cleanser, CETAPHIL will do and apply neutrogena on-the-spot on places that usually prone to oil seeds, its actually clogged pores. Neutrogena On-the-spot contains Benzoyl peroxide, it helps to release oxygen into the pores, dry up the clogges pores and prevent acnes from forming from the beginning.

Its SEBAMED if I am not mistaken. Not that bad the product!

Either Guardian or Vitacare

Its normal for those who owns combination skin. Maybe if you intend to minimize it, u can use clean&clear oil film ( the blue color sheets ) to 'suck' up the excessive sebum. Anyway, the main problem is how to keep oily skin area from acne? Yup, use MILD cleanser, as long as you could prevent your pores to clog, then the possibility of getting acne will be minimize.



Jinyee

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

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.

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.

Well, I would not advise people using toner with alcohol. If the alcohol amount is high, it would not be called as toner, it is astringent. Anyway, the blue bottle of Neutrogena range can be used as part of the regimen - Neutrogena alcohol-free toner. However, this toner might contain irritants as it has fragrance on it. So, its up to you whether you gonna choose it. Acne prone toner might contains salicylic acid and a bit alcohol, so I would not advise for that. For me, I would recommend one to use SK-II facial essence as toner. Pour a little amount, then pat it on your skin. I ONLY recommend SK-II's facial treatment essence as their other products simply did not manage to convince me.

For morning session, should your job is executed more in air-cond environment, then you should use Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF15, the untinted version will do. Otherwise if you are working in a non air-conditioned environment, no moisturizer is required.

Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser is on the top of my list, following by Liquid Neutrogena. That's all, there aren't third cleanser in my list. If you prefer Neutrogena, go for the fragrance free version of Liquid Neutrogena( anyway its more economical); should you prefer Cetaphil( it would not lather compared to Liquid Neu.), then Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser will suits u.

Whitenning mask. Try purchase SHISEIDO's or PURE and MILD one, both owned by SHISEIDO Corp. I have confident on SHISEIDO's products.

Elicina will gradually fade the scar should you intend to try it.
Read more about it on its official website.
http://www.elicina.com

As I mentioned, follow the regimen, Cetaphil+Neutrogena on-the-spot, you will prevent acne from its beginning, which is blackhead and whitehead.

I would not recommend it. Thanks.

Night time, ok, I recommend either Neutrogena sensitive skin moisturizer or Cetaphil's moisturizer. Anyway, you will find hard to obtain the Cetaphil one in Malaysia, so you might go for Neutrogena one. In addition, should you think that you intend to get something that is lighter, you might go for QV lotion.

Mask should be used once or twice per week. For daily, cleanser, moisturizer are sufficient. You may add in toner if you want.


Well, Clinique clarifying lotion and the anti blemish are not that good. Anyway, I would really prefer that you build a solid foundation for your skin and itself will prevent from getting acne. I really did not recommend on using on-the-counter product as it might either overdry your skin or it might cause another flareups.

Should avoid mercury, its common sense. Well, if possible, stop that.


Wow, you could buy some, apply once or twice per week.

If it only turns red due to exposure to sun, then its ok. Your blood capilary( I dunno whether I spelled it correctly) is near to your skin and you might be too fair, so this kind of situation occurs. No worry. If its rosacea, your skin will peel.

Perhaps it might be the side effect of attaining roaccutane. You should know the side effect. Browse through google and you will find some.


Well, what is allantoin actually? Its a moisturizing properties. Mederma does not suit you, but how would you know that its was due to allantoin? Sometimes you are not suitable for some products is because one or two of their main ingredients irritate your skin. For you case, I believe it should be allium cepa in Mederma.

You can use Elicina. It uses the natural ingredient to heal and it might take longer period. If you expect faster result, can go for dermabrasion or laser. There's clinic in Jln Imbi providing the service.


I hope you understand the side effect the moment you proceed for roaccutane. Good luck!

Yup, its a little bit costly and you need to purchase it online. It will be shipped on Chile to Malaysia. If I am not mistaken, the total cost will be about RM200 something like that. However, for usage on face only ( it can be applied to any aprt of the body with scars), it will last 3+ months. I tried it before and its not a bad product anyway. You can have a try.

Mederma sucks. Its irritating the skin.

Well. I recommend you to start using Cetaphil.

Not really for clinique. Honestly, go for cetaphil.