Yup, you can use it for your face as well. For mask, go for Neutrogena Moisturizing mask. Toner is not necessary for you.

The cleansing oil does work. Well, I tried SIMPLE before, the result is not significant, so no point investing on it. For Clinelle, is it their package is in blue color?


Jinyee

Yes, if its green package one, then you are right. Morning session, no matter in air-cond or not, Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15 will be the one to use. Apply even and a thin layer. A 50cent coin of it, then smear it with both palm, then apply to your whole face besides lips and eye area.

Cetaphil can be used at night, especially when you sleep in air-cond. Otherwise its not necessary since recent temperature at night is high, so hot.


Jinyee

Pure and Mild Cleanser, I have not try it before. However, its under SHISEIDO, should be okie. Let me know about the ingredients.

Yup, indeed, when you gace directly to the air-cond, it will gradually dry out your skin. So, make sure the temperature is not that cold and not that hot. Perhaps 26 Celsius is considered good.


Jinyee

Anyone that try the regimen of combining CETAPHIL and NEUTROGENA, please come in and post your experience.Thanks!



Jinyee

Guardian or Vitacare. Please refers to previous posts because I have been mentioning this several times.Thanks



Jinyee

Just apply to areas that are acne prone.Since your focus area is your nose, then apply a thin layer on the nose area.

Cream, the portion of water in cream is relatively lesser than lotion. That means, cream will be thicker. So, imagine you apply the cream and expose to the daily environent. Its hot and you gonna sweat, so when it sweats, the cream will begin to melt away.

Its suitable for air-cond room because in air cond room, it will be drying. Say it in this way, if you feel like you intend to apply it, its okie for you to go for it.

Yes, cetaphil is a good cleanser for those who have acne and those who has no acne as well.

Go for Cetaphil. You will feel the different texture of your skin in as short as 2 weeks.



Jinyee

Yes, cleansing oil is damn good for removing whiteheads.

For guy, no need toner, just follow the simple steps that I mentioned earlier ( please read from the beginning ). Its better to let your skin to build its own foundation, a solid one which it will itself prevent itself from other skin problems.

And good luck in aftering that girl.



Jinyee

Its not necessary for the skin. Perhaps, for acne prone skin to heal, the basic way is to cleanse it well, and apply anti-inflammatory agent. Its that simple. You dont have to make it complicated because you don't want to clog the pores.

Let your skin to get away from its prone-to-acne form, then after certain years, you may get back to other skincare products.



Jinyee

You could protect your skin from daylight. Try Neutrogena Moisture SPF-15. Its a great product. SPF15 should be sufficient. Remember, the higher the SPF, the higher its potential to clog your pores. And when pores are blocked, it become acne.



Jinyee

You could, provided its over-drying. Let it dry first, then apply a thin layer of moiturizer on it.


If you prefer moisturizer which is a little bit watery and simple, Cetaphil will do. If you prefer lotion( not that watery), you could go for Neutrogena. It really depends on preference. Its not the main point that you are fair enough and you are not entitled for SPF. Its because Benzoyl Peroxide is a bleaching agent. When it exposed to sunlight directly, you will get post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. So, thats mean even how fair you are, the side effect will still there and it will be even obvious for fair skin owners. I bet you dun wana take risk on your face.



Salicylic did not actually kill the bacteria.Its an agent which remove the layer of the skin which is shed off. Retinol is not necessary for young people. They are used to treat freckles. Yes, Malaysia has less products with BP, so I ONLY recommend Neutrogena on-the-spot rather than OXY cos they are too strong.



Great. The miracle of NOTS happens on you. Nope, its not the stage for you to perform any pores minimizing activities. Just stay put on the regimen, and maybe after some years, then you might start doing pore refining stuff. Don't be too anxious, it cuts queue and it may obstruct the whole process.

Get sufficient sleep. That's my best recommendation. For me, I used Olay cucumber eye gel.Its soothing yet did not contain many ingredients. Since eye area is the most sensitive part, you don't need more things on it. Simple is good.



Jinyee

This post has been edited by jinyee80: Sep 2 2006, 01:56 PM

Differin is not bad. But it may be overdrying and your skin will peel. Well, if you would like to have a try, go for it.

Eucerin. Yup, they focus on using lactic acid to counter acne. I would not advise those who has sensitive skin to have a try on this. Lactic Acid is beta hydroxy acid, which will help in remove the outer layer skin.

Anyway, for a prolong result, why not you build a foundation for your skin, to let it to help up itself. My old word again - CETAPHIL + NOTS.


Jinyee

I wouldn't say NO, it really depends on individual. However, the possibility will be LOW. Cetaphil contains nothing besides MILD cleansing properties, no addictive, no oil, no fragrance and non comedogenic. You can even put it on a cotton and wipe it throughout your face, don't even need to rinse. Its the convenience of Cetaphil. I used it when I went travelling, in flight.

If you use Differin, please do not use NOTS. It will be overdrying.
Use only ONE medication per session. Otherwise the case will be worst.



Jinyee

Seems like everyone is using the regimen CETAPHIL+ NOTS.

Good Luck!!!

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

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

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


Jinyee

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

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