Precautions
Benzoyl peroxide, like most peroxides, is a powerful bleaching agent. Contact with fabric (including clothing and bed linens) or hair can cause permanent color dampening almost immediately. At high concentrations, benzoyl peroxide is highly flammable and explosive and should be handled with care. In the United States, the monograph for benzoyl peroxide is 2.5% to 10% for both prescription and over the counter use.


Uses
Benzoyl peroxide is effective in the treatment of most forms of acne. It is typically placed over the affected areas in gel or cream form, in concentrations of 2.5% increasing through the usually effective 5% to up to 10%. Research suggests that 5 and 10% concentrations are not significantly more effective than 2.5% and 2.5% is usually better tolerated. It commonly causes initial dryness and sometimes irritation, although skin tolerance usually occurs after a week or so. A small percentage of people are much more sensitive to it and liable to suffer burning, itching, peeling and possibly swelling. It is sensible to apply the lowest concentration and build up as appropriate. Once tolerance is achieved, increasing the quantity or concentration a second time and gaining tolerance at a higher level usually gives better subsequent acne clearance.

Benzoyl peroxide works as a peeling agent, increasing skin turnover and clearing pores, thus reducing the bacterial count there as well as directly as an antibacterial.

Other common uses for benzoyl peroxide include dyeing hair, and as an active ingredient in teeth whitening systems. It is also used in the preparation of flour, and can be used as an initiator and catalyst for polyester thermoset resins (as an alternative to the much more hazardous methyl ethyl ketone peroxide).


Safety
Benzoyl peroxide has been in use for many decades, with no obvious particular safety issues being evident.

Benzoyl peroxide breaks down in contact with skin, producing benzoic acid and oxygen, neither of which are significantly toxic.

When applied to skin benzoyl peroxide has been shown to induce cancer, but only when used at 100% concentrations; it has not been shown to do this at the far lower concentrations used for treating acne, and at lower concentrations benzoyl peroxide has been found not to be mutagenic or carcinogenic.

Benzoyl peroxide removes the top layer of skin, which also decreases the sun protective effect (roughly SPF 3). This can cause sunburn and premature aging if sun protection is not worn. If sun protection is used, benzoyl peroxide has a similar effects to glycolic acid peels which are so-called anti-aging treatments.

When used, particularly close to the eye region, a wrinkling effect can be evident. This is merely dry skin and goes away completely a few weeks after the product is discontinued.

jinyee,

ur regimen really helps... more n more ppl notice my nearly acne free skin... nv felt better... thanks jinyee!!!

ps: when u come down south, i belanja u yum cha...

Dear jinyee,

  My acne has CLEAR OUT!!!

There's no more BIG BUMP acne on popping out of my face now!!
Thanks a lot Jin Yee....


But i guess when the menstruation comes, some acne will pop out just like how it used to be last time when i in pre-U times...

The regime really helps a lot.... My face is clear now.. left those acne marks... but i hope that it will be gone as time goes by... Do I need to apply anything to make the process faster?

btw... should I stop applying BP on my face now? Or stick to it for 1 mth or 2 first?
I do not know how to show my appreciation to u�

If u bulk Cetaphil I'll buy from u!!�

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Added on February 12, 2007, 3:01 am

I went to the Guardian at Kotaraya, the one opposite Watson's one... U can get from there...

Or, I bought my latest PanOxly from Guardian Mutiara Complex - Jln Ipoh...

Last time I work at a Skin Care department and I thought wanna use SK2 to fix my acne problem.. but my fren, the SK2 beauty advisor told me dun use it cuz my face is "tengah meradang" means very sensitive.. all the acnes coming out.. if use it, it will get worse.....

She say SK2 not suitable for pimple skin...

I followed JinYee's regime... now i think after 3 months my skin smooth liao ler.... ^^ So happy during CNY dun have pimples... ehehehe ^^

I also got use the Pure and Mild Pore Clean Up Oil once a week... to prevents blackheads... dunno got use onot?�

Dear Jinyee80:

I m satisfied with your regime and will continue to use it !! My blackheads is lesser & my nose no more "berduri-duri"  THANKS !!

Anyway, my girlfriend is using Hazeline Snow Cream & she strongly recommend me to use it !! Is it really good ?? I know the price is rather cheap.

Ingredients:
Water, Stearic Acid, Methyl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance.

Thanks.

Hiya jinyee. I had been following the regimen for almost 3 months and my skin's so much better now. Just left some reddish marks and I guess it's going to take some time for it to heal. But I would like to ask what type of foundation would be suitable for me as I have sensitive skin. I need to use a lil' foundation for functions. Do advise and thanx.

hi jinyee, your recommended regimen works wonder. no more acne popup except for yesterday, just one only. hehehe.. thanks!

Jinyee,

My skin has not had acne break outs for sometime now. I would like to know whether exfoliating my skin on a daily basis will make my acne scars and pits worse ?

Actually, I noticed something, because last week I forgot to exfoliate my skin for a few days and my scars and pits became to look less obvious. But when I started to exfoliate again, it seems like my scars and pits look more obvious.

Pls advice

Thanks a lot

Jinyee my skin gotten better already�

Thanks.

hai Jinyee..

honestly, i can say that this regimen is wonderful..i've been followin regimen for about 3months n my skin is much clearer now but facing probs with scars,not� pitted scars but just acnemark..i've read sumwhere bout AHA,and it is said that AHA can lighten those marks..

so,ive search for AHA product n i found st.ives peeling mask with AHA..is it ok if i use that product?or can u recommend any product that will not irritate my skin?
anyway,tq for making such a great changes by making this thread..

I've been following Jin Yee's regime for almost 3 months, it really makes differences. Last time I took doxycycline antibiotic with other regime, but seriously now I don't have to take doxycycline anymore wiith Jin Yee's regime. The first three weeks after I started to follow Jin Yee's regime was normal until the fourth week my face became dryer (it was really hurt and I was hoping to have oily skin!) and a lot of acne popping up, it lasted for 2 weeks. After that, only area on my chin has little or most of the time none of acne but other area is free of acne and overall it's wonderful. Thank you for sharing your regime, you contributing a lot. To everyone who is thinking to follow Jin Yee's regime, DO NOT hesitate, maybe three weeks after you start to follow Jin Yee's regime will somehow have the same as experience as mine, but after that it will be wonderful. Again, THANK YOU very very very much Jin Yee!

I have started to use Cetaphil oily skin cleanser and pan oxyl 2.5 since chinese new year, now my skin looks better than ever.� Thanks jinyee!

dear jinyee,

I just bought the PanOxyl 2.5 from Guardian last Sunday. I have been using Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser for almost 2 months and honestly, my skin texture becomes softer and better. Well, I still have some acnes popped out and that's why I bought the PanOxyl 2.5. Just want to ask, should I apply the panoxyl on the pimples itself / at the whole area which acne prone? How long should I continue to use the panoxyl even though there is no more acne formed?

Jinyee your regimen really works! Thank u! I have been using your regimen more than one month and my pimples getting less week by week till now only got some pimples! I am so happy because I finally have my clearer face back!� BRAVO�

Jinyee:

Sorry for the late reply and feedback. After using jinyee;s recommend regimen for sometime my face has become better than last time abd less acne pop up. And now i still using the regimen to treat my acne. Tis have to thnkz jinyee lo. Lolz. Will gv someeed back after sometime.

jinyee80: I would like to thank you for introducing me to a cheap and affordable BP product that is available in Malaysia. I was so tempted to order online from acne.com but thx god I found your thread. I would like to say that my pimple outbreaks have went from full to close to nill in a matter of days. Excellent stuff!!!

thanks Jinyee! My face become better, just using ur regimen 2 weeks only.�

Hi guys, 1st of all thank for jin yee recommend this regimen to me because my skin greatly improve n i have suffer serious acne for 3 yrs so i try many type of medication and it doesnt work until i try tis regimen for 3 week(no need 2month) , finally it show me good outcome result at least for me

Jinyee

Hey this is my 4th month on the regime. So far I don't have any break out anymore (rarely) and my skin condition has improved a lot. Will this regime helps remove/heal old acne scars because I have some on my cheeks. If not, if there any product you can recommend to help?

Thanks!!

this regimen definitely works for me and also my friends i have introduced to.I am still recommending this simple yet cheap regimen to ppl suffering from acnes.I have never been so happy with my face! not even one pimple now, eventhough during my period(i used to have big ances during period!)...Jin yee is really one kind soul i would say.Really thank her alot!hehe....
btw, i have now in my 3rd month using this regimen....don't be lazy gurls!and guys...hehe

i've been following tis regimen for a month n it works effectively on me.
im using neutrogena cleanser rather than cetaphil as i've been using it for years n it suits my skin
after following tis regimen, my skin's condition is much much better..my face especially my forehead n nose r not oily anymore. even after a day of work..my face stil free frm oil. b4 tis, i can feel my face so so oily everytime i wake up. but not now.. I can feel my skin is much moisture n glowing. as for the breakouts, its getting very much lesser..i mean very very much. my acne scars oso faded..due to the BP effect i guess??
overall, i'm very happy wit the results n highly recommend tis regimen to everyone!

support jin yee always!she helped me and my sisters in acne problem...we have faced it for so so many years, and now all acne is gone!With a smooth and soft face too!hehe...

Last time, i used to have a very lovely skin and receive lots of compliments. However, about one year ago, I changed my skin care then my nightmare began. Pimples were popping out like crazy. Then I started the journey of combating pimples, I used to go saloon every month, take Dr's pills, buy all the branded skin care which seemed to be promising, but all my money goes into waste.

That time i was too desperate to cure my pimples, so after reading JinYee's post, i immediately bought Cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser. For the first week, i could feel that my face was getting so smooth and soft however, the pimples were still there as i didn't use the panoxyl. But I continue using Cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser for about 1 month, all my pimples were gone!!Now I have been using Cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser for about 5 months, within the 2nd month till now, there is no single pimple popping out!! Thumbs up for Cetaphil product!!

Finally I found the right product for myself, A Big Thanks to JinYee!! Just like you mentioned before, one of the reasons of having pimples is using wrong product, I truly believe that your post is extremely useful for those searching for suitable product to cure pimples caused by using wrong skin care.

hey..
have anyone here ever heard about shurah??
i have follow jinyee's regimen for almost 1 month now..
and my face is almost clear  .. except on my check.. 
but i also suffer from acne marks.. lots of acne marks!!
so.. can anyone/jinyee tell me the product that cheap(im still a student) and can reduce or make the marks gone for good??.. 

ha.. bout the shurah product..
is it good??
can i replace the liquid neutrogena with the shurah cleanser??
can i?? can i??
please help me..

Dear Jin Yee,

  I'm really happy that I found your posting about acne in this forum. I had been suffer from acne problem for many years!!! It started in my secondary school time (around form 2). My acne problem grown to become very very serious when I am in form 5. My whole face is covered with acne and hyper-pigmentation and it's also very sensitive especially under the sun it become swollen and turn very red. That time I remembered many friends and relatives when they see me they instantly will notice my acne and ask what happen to my face. Furthermore, some "friends" even teased me and said my face look like "MOON SURFACE" coz its full of acne and uneven surface 
I feel really hurt and sad during this dark hour in my life. I become very passive in person don't like to go out much and prefer to stay home alone even it's boring. I can say it really influence my self- esteem til these day !!

  So in desperate need, I tried hard want to improve my skin conditions. But without much knowledge on skin care products and not doing proper research I ended out buying a lot of "CRAP" skin care products (I don't want to mentioned their brands). Many beauticians took advantages on me coz that time I am too desperate want to clear out my skin and I had spent nearly all my saving (thousand of ringgits) for buying those useless products. Worst part is I can see no result at all after using their products. Sometimes my skin had even more breakout after I had applied those products. When I went back to complaint about the problem, they will say it's just a normal "cleansing process". They claimed that my skin was auto detoxing after applying their products so it's "normal" to get more outbreak...blah..blah...blah... But the problem is my skin don't get better it's become even worst!! I have no choice but to stop using those products.
Besides, some beauticians even asked me to do treatments in their salon. I remember I signed up before one "facial package" which cost me around RM8000. She said she can guarantee that my skin will become clear after I do the treatments. But after I signed up and paid the money everything change! They started to ask me to buy more and more products even I had already spend so much money to sign up their package !!! They claimed that my skin need "extra this and extra that" cos my skin is too serious and threaten me that if I do not buy the EXTRA products my skin will not see any result even after I do the facial treatments, and it will be a waste of my money for this facial package. I really feel being cheated!

  After all these bad experiences I have totally lost confident in beauty salons. I won't go to beauty salon anymore. I prefer read review in forum or blog and do my own research on skin-care products. That why I feel happy that I found your topic in this forum. P/S: I read thru all the postings from beginning till end (although it's a very very long postings, it took me days to read all.

  Nowadays even though my acne problem is not that serious compare to last time (most of them already heal)but I still have occasionally break-out especially during the menstrual period.

  I did follow your suggestion and bought the Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer and start using it. I can feel my skin really soften after using the cleanser and can see my acne recover faster. My skin texture also improve quite a lot after only using your regime for 2 weeks. I will continue to use it, hopefully will see even better result in future.

Lastly, I sincerely want to thank you

Hey jinyee,

i used this remedy for almost several months.
The result is suprisingly good! All the BIG BUMPS have reduced alrd...even my acne scar is reducing now ^^

Really want to thank you for the remedy!

I can say you are our(ACNE sufferers) heroin le!!

Once again have to thank you vry vry much!!

Btw, can i ask u one ques bout the BB cream??
I wanted to buy the BB cream but i dont know whether should apply the PanOxyl2.5 + Moisteriser then use BB cream?
Will the BB cream cause breakout?

hi there jinyee

it's been 1 year since i stumbled to this forum and tried this regimen and i've never been more grateful. I'm glad i tried this regimen. my skin's now is way better than it was before. i took a before and after pic and the difference is unbelievable. I'm still using the regimen until now. i only get pimples during period now. Thank you a lot for the advices! People discussing in this thread also helps a lot. thanks guys!

Hello Jin Yee and girls,

I'm not totally gone..have been crazily busy for the past few months. I'm less than 24 hours shy to d official completion of my BA hons course, hence explains y I'm up at this hour.

I'll be sending u pics of my improved complexion. It's been like, 3 1/2 months since I started on Jin Yee's regimen. About a few days ago, I witnessed my first without-pimple day after about 10 years suffering from terribly acne. Scars, doubtlessly, a lot..all over (all thanks to that tea tree Body Shop skin care set!!!  But I'm glad my skin is pimple-free, though not entirely (with small little ones sometimes)..but I've been witnessing tremendous/significant improvement.

Let me tell ya, I love chewing on Twisties, Cheezels and other unhealthy snacks..especially over the past one month..studying for exams, with all d stress (keeping my scholarship, giving my best shot for first class honors). Surprisingly, they have little effect on my skin! We've always heard all those myths about observing a healthy diet for a great complexion as well as how stress affects pimples. But from my very own personal experience, hahaha I'm happily surprised with my improved complexion despite all far from healthy food consumption and stress (not that I'm implying that u should eat unhealthily!! And I know that food somehow affects d skin; I'm just glad it has been evidenced to have very little negative effects on (my) skin). Well d stress I suffered is real stress! Waking up constantly with nightmares, inability to sleep well, etc.

I'll write to u again Jin Yee..and I will blog about it with lots n lots of pics (maybe a month from now or so when my skin improves even more).
all credits to u Jin Yee. Thank u sooooooooooooooooooooo much Jin Yee!!

Now let me get back to my exam preparation. Will be officially a fresh graduate in about 12 hours!
warmest regards,
MD.

TRY STAY AWAY FROM BEAUTICIAN  SUCH DR M**** OR ETC...THEY ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE ON OUR PROBLEM...DON'T LOSING FAITH LIKE I DO...HOPE IS THERE...PATIENCE AND PRAY
JINYEE I IN PROGRESS WITH REGIME SO FAR IT HAS BEEN 4 DAY MY WIFE SAYS THERE IS GOOD PROGRESS INDICATION..I HOPE IT CONTINUE ...I TOOK KALOGEN AS WELL..PEOPLE SAYS IT GOOD FOR SKIN...HOPE THEY'RE RITE..SO FAR I FEEL IT'S HELP ALSO...TKS AGAIN..AND TAKE CARE EVERYONE..THOSE WHO NEED CHATEPHILL ETC..I MAY HELP YOU..AT MY BEST LEVEL.TO GET THOSE...I AM FROM KL...ONCE AGAIN...JINYEE KEEP YOU GOOD AND SINCERE WORK ..
I WILL UPDATE MY PROGRESS THIS 2 WEEKS..

Hi few weeks ago i stumbled across your acne thread, and followed your advice and bought cetaphil straight away. and i must say my skin's looking great now. i'm using it for a month already, my forehead is totally cleared of acnes, and my cheeks too. but im starting to have acnes at my jawline and this never happens before. it's quite annoying really, you got fairly smooth skin upwards and then u get big pimples at ur jawline.

oh ya, recently i bought bio-oil to reduce my acne scar..is it any good?

and i'm using clinique dramatically different moisturizer. what do you think about the product? and oh i have oily skin.

ur advice would mean great to me. thanks

Hi jinyee  ive followed your regime for acne for about 3 months and my face got so much better ! It felt like a miracle. By the way, i need some help on the scars. What do you recommend for that? thanks 

Hi Jinyee and everyone

It's been a long time since I last posted here
Just want to share my experience and update my current progress

I'm an acne sufferers since my early 20's due to wrong products use before and developed sensitive skin. Most of the time my acne is bump and nodules type-rarely had pus or any other discharge

I started this regime somewhere in the middle of 2008
And thing goes well for a couple of weeks, means minor breakouts but the red spots and scars still there
And yeah i'm one of the "impatient human"
Wanting to speed up the process and cut the queue so i add so many other products (not suggested in the regime) to name while in the process..and ended up with non stop acne pop up everywhere like crazy..even at the unusual place like behind the ears???? WTH it's doing there???
I called it my dark time...My confident level goes very very very low and most of the time I refused to hang out with my buddy and even rejected some cute guys that ask me out (at that time they didn't know my skin condition because previously I have nil acne y'know, in case you wondering. But I know I can't hiding like this forever and somehow my job is involving with meeting a lotsa new people everyday.

So after doing a lots of research, I learnt that the best way to prevent acne is to find a products that suits you well ( especially if you had sensitive skin like me) and kill the bad bacteria ( never again wanted to believe the resdung theory~maggots under my skin??? please...

So I back to this regime in December 2009 as I know cetaphil provided the mildest cleanser to sensitive skin like me and apply BP generously to acne prone area, +/- neutrogena moisturizer whenever I exposed to air-cond

And I should be very grateful after years of wanting, finally I can say my skin now is in its best behaviour with zits appears only during menstruation time (minor one mostly at the upper forehead, can't see after covered with hairs

And as Jinyee recommended before to add other SAFE products only when skin in its best state, so now I also use Bliv Off With Those Head for my blackhead on the nose about twice per week...And hey this one also works like a charm for me!!

Trust me people, please do not give up on this great regimes which is affordable and available..what more could you ask for a skin care?
The key word here is PATIENT PATIENT and PATIENT and please do not add other products to speed up the process and risk your face to all the dangerous chemical products. It tend to give significant result in short term only while in long run your problems will going on like forever

Be positive and have faith!!! It's help me and lots of other people too...so why do you think you are excluded in the list?

Thanks a lot Jinyee...You are my sunshine after the rain

Jin Yee,thanks for your regimen..it works well for me to reduce my acne.then i used the elicina cream to reduce the acne scar,but the problem is there are still some dark spots.may i know do u recommend wat brand of whitening product to reduce the dark spots??Thanks..

This is my seventh month following Jinyee’s regime and I can loudly announce that my face is now completely pimple free (except for pimple scars><).

For me, I only use Cetaphil and Panoxyl at night. While in the morning, I use back my usual milk cleanser, toner and super lots moisturiser (because Panoxyl seem to dry my skin tremendously). As my pimples lessen, I reduced the amount of Panoxyl I applied and reducing also the coverage area i apply Panoxyl.

The only problem now is the too-slow-fading pimple scar and the highly unavailability of Panoxyl in the market. I have posted here before that I obtain my Panoxyl from Caring Pharmacy but for the last two months, I am unable to get anymore Panoxyl from every Caring branches in the whole of Klang Valley (in major shopping malls). However, just yesterday, I found Panoxyl again, in Mid Valley Aeon Wellness (in front of Jaya Jusco LG) and I actually bought all three packets they had on the rack:p I don’t know whether you guys have trouble getting your hands of the product but I do so I tend to stock as much as I can^^

Btw, Panoxyl is sold at RM14.90 at Caring Pharmacy (I was told by an employee that Caring no longer carries Panoxyl><) and RM17.XX at Mid Valley Aeon Wellness whereas Cetaphil is available in most Pharmacies.

Good luck everyone!

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For me I apply only BP at night after washing my face with Cetaphil. Moisturiser I use only in the morning. But Jinyee recommends applying moisturiser sometime after you have applied BP, no need to rinse off either of them.

Personally for me, I have this terrible break-outs when my period is not in time...Currently, I have seen changes<better cahnges, i mean> on my skin since I start using Nutox concentrate serum, with a milk -base cleanser for makeup cleanser and I use Nutox bird collagen moisturiser for day.

Actually, it bcome more better when I start drinking Firm-Up from Lennox, but when I start change it to Etsu, no changes at all.

I tried Renugen also, but not so good changes that I could notice; compared to Firm-Up. But still, my acne problem could not be stopped.My cheeks and my T-zone all covered with acne scars..

thanks to Jinyee, Now I am trying cetaphil and i noticed all my 'active' acne become small and its not hurt and no pain when u touch it.some of them faded.Will see full result this February after 3 weeks using Cetaphil.
Last facial i did before I start reading Jinyee regimen, was on 8 december..
you can read my 'excited' experience there..
http://gojezzy.blogspot.com/2010/12/herbal...-damansara.html

you mean where i bought benzac 2.5%??
it's available in most pharmacies...and it's from galderma...
same supplier of cetaphil...

the results from the regimen really is great....
i really need to thank u for sharing this with everyone...

i've been suffering from acne since high school...as my dad has acne problem too...

by the way...are you a skincare expert?

thanks!

Hi there, I have been following Jinyee's regimen since May 2013. Nothing can heal me. So i decided to go back to her regimen and give it another try. My face was so serious until every part of my face was covered with acne. but now, everything is not the same anymore. my face was 90% recovered, only left with some scars which i believe it will fade away. you can PM me for more information.

Acnes among men

Causes of acne
most people develop acne during adolescene. It is most prevalent in those aged 16 to 18 years. The reasons are:
- higher levels of sex hormones at puberty than in younger children.
- conversion of hormones in the skin to dihydrotestosterone(DHT) which stimulates oil glands to enlarge
- production of sebum by oil glands, called sebaceous glands. The more sebum, the more likely it is that acne will be troublesome
- blockage of skin pores by sebum and keratin(dead skincells) which causes comedones(small rough bumps) to develop
- rupture in the walls of the sebaceous follicies
- bacteria and comedonal debris causing pimples or pustules (inflammatory lesions)

acne becomes less of a problem after age 25, although about 15% of women and  5% of men continue to have it as adults.

Aggravating factors
Some people have particularly severe acne. This may be because of the following factors:
- genetic factors such as other family members having bad acne
- hormonal factors such as higher levels of androgenic hormones due to:
--- enzyme deficiency, such as sterol hydroxylase deficiency (very rare)
--- psychological stress and depression
--- high humidity which may cause swelling of the skin
--- dietary factors such as consuming excessive dairy products

T3 Acne Body Wash contains a bactericidal agent that is effective against P. acnes (Propionibacterium acnes), the causative bacteria associated with body acne.

From Wikipedia "...Zinc is found in oysters, and to a far lesser degree in most animal proteins, beans, nuts, whole grains, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds..."

I wonder if anyone had been to http://www.acne.org . This is a free site that offer free acne solution through their clear skin regimen. Do check it out for those with acne problems. I'm a bit skeptical about using so much benzoyl preoxide in that program though.

The best bet for acne prone skin or those with mild acne case is to get a mild cleanser with salicylic acid (like the one offered by neutrogena ) which would exfoliate gently by removing dead skin cell on the surface of your skin. After that use a suitable toner.Oily skin especially would benefit from toner as toner would help to control oiliness/sebum. Like Jinyee said earlier, best not to use toner that contains alcohol as it would dry out your skin. You might want to try Euracin's toner, Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner or Neutrogena Skin Clearing Toner. Lastly apply adequate moisturizer to your skin and don't skimp on the moisturizer. For moisturizer choices, its really a matter of trial and error since everyone have different skin types and tolerance level.

Hi, i have a questions here.
I have quite serious pimples marks on my back. How can i get rid/ ligthen the marks away? Coz u know sometimes is really annoying, as wanna wear spagetti / singlet, then can see those marks obviously. So sad 
I 've tried to use T3 body wash and the scrub as well. But it doesn't help much. Now using body shop T3 scrub and spray toner on my back, also the same thing.
IT is better to consult skin specialist and apply the medicine they provide?? Please advise. thanks

Well, tomato_gal, if I were you, I would not use any products again for my back, except MILD soap that did not strip the natural sebum of the skin. The marks are also called as hyperpigmentation. Given the time, it will heal itself as our body is able to heal itself. So, do not scrub too much, it hurts the skin, perhaps once per week is ok.

Okie, since many people is using NeuCare T3 acne products, I will comment this brand here. Its main ingredient in its acne facial cleanser and spot gel would be purely tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has the antiseptic function but yet it irritate some's skin. Some might develop itchness while some might feel tingling and so on so forth. T3 body wash contains not only tea tree oil, but also triclosan. Again, it will be very drying if you use two 'anti-acne' agents together though it lets you think that the more they put in, the faster you gonna heal.

One key word, very important key word you need to bear in mind when facing with acne problem would be 'PATIENT'. Do research about one product before you try it on your skin. Don't listen to those auntie A claims or auntie B's praise towards the products. Yup, some might works for some people but not every skincare products suit everyone. Therefore you saw so many skincare companies producing various products for various target market.

Lastly, I would conclude that, use MILD soap, scrub once per week and wear clothes that could evaporate your sweats fast. Because the longer it retains on your skin, the more chance the bacteria might cause skin problems.

To Youko Misake,

    I'm so sorry that I just could not provide you any advice because I never heard NATASHA before and if you could, please provide me the HTTP link to the website that has information about it, perhaps I can have a look and let you know roughly about the product's pros and cons. Clearisil is too aggresive I would say to the skin, the P.acne bacteria which causes acne will get tendency towards Triclosan, which is also the main ingredient used to prevent acne in Clearisil. As I always emphasized, go for really MILD cleanser and MILD moisturizer. Don't think that moisturizer with a lots of skin benefiting ingredients from A-Z in a product will help your skin much. No, it did not because imagine that you are applying a one-and-for-all solution on your skin. Your skin will get exhausted which it did not only develop acne as consequences, but it may also bring on other skin problems.

  Since you say your skin is good, I would advise you to use mask at least once per week for moisturizing purposes. Once a blue moon of break out is very normal, don't really take it too hard!
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U mentioned MILD soap. What kind of soap it that?? Any recommendation?? Have u ever heard of Cetaphil? Sold in guardian and watson as well as hospital. It got both facial and body care products. I am thinking of using this for body wash. It that ok? Well, yeah, i use scrub normally is 1-2 per week only. Never scrub everyday, coz will harm our skin. I have been patient for long le... my back marks still won't disappear.so sad la

oh sorry I dont think there is a web about NATASHA product 

well i'll follow your advice about the mask.. which mask product is good?

Such as Kojic Acid( but its hard to get in M'sia, cos expensive), lactic acid( milk based shower cream such as J&J), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant) and etcetra. Say NO to Hydroquinone because it will cause side effect to your kidney.

@Jinyee

i hv acne problem for 8 years...hv been tried many product but always failed!!!....actually my acne problem because of one product that my aunt recommend me to use, she said its natural ingredient product, its a "nutrimetics" did u hear b4??

now my acne slowly reduce by using mild cleanser Neutrogena fragrance free & Neutrogena on the spot.

ok, my question is....i like to wear make up....what kind of make up/brand that suitable for acne face??

Good to know that your acne condition is better after using Liquid Neutrogena and Neutrogena On-the-spot. Both of them are great acne products in my top10 list.

For make-up, try to avoid thick foundation. Look for the words 'non-comedogenic' the time you purchase. Well, I rarely use makeup, only lipsticks everyday when working. Perhaps you could tell me your current makeup brand, then I will go for a look.

Okie, Chester, I never come across that a guy will be conscious towards acne because some of my male friends didn't really bother them although its kinda of in severe condition already.

Let you know more about Neostrata soon. Anyway, mind to share your journey of battling acne ? Because to be honest, I really need guy's opinion regarding acne too. See how's the feel and what did they do.

can we use cleanser,toner and mosturizer not in same brand?????

well, i seldom use toner and mosturizer one..
should i start to use from now onward????

@chester

what brand moisturiser are u using??? mind to recommend me one product which is light, mild & safe for sensitive skin
i never use moisturiser before, coz i think oily face no need moisturiser but i was wrong

this topic already open by jinyee, pls refer this thread, the topic maigh b different...but inside already explain all about acne, how to prevent, what product is safe for acne, etc etc.....

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=308877

I'll strongly recommend you Avene, from my experience, its way better than any other pills I took. :thumb:

But please dont wash ur face more than twice a day although its very oily..

may i know where can I get Avene products? is it easily available @drugstore or on counter products? I think I heard its somewhere..is it the one "thermal spring" thingy ? oh, what about the price range? thank u in advance.

this is a very useful thread! (tho I'm not having acnes). thank u jinyee!

PentSY,

 
  I have recommended kobe8bryant Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and he feels comfortable with it. Actually Tolsom will be a little bit dry, you are a guy, right? because Tolsom from Amway is for guy. Since you have a physician, then you would have to consult him as he/she is looking at your skin directly rather than us here. Well, to make the Eryderm works fine, you will need to have a clean skin for it to start reacting to your skin. I would really rather recommend you Cetaphil rather than Tolsom. Believe me, after you use Cetaphil, your skin will be smoother and totally not the same with your current skin condition.

Some might claim that Cetaphil cannot lather and its like thick water stuff but its really a great product that it puts aside unnecessary ingredients that would potentially affect your skin. Doctors even recommend mummy to use Cetaphil for infants because its so gentle.

Anyway, please quote me the key ingredient in Eryderm. I would like to know more about that.

Ingredient in Eryderm: Erythoromycin 20mg, polyethylene glycol, acetone and alcohol 77%.
Tell me more abt this product if possible.

Where can I get Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser?
Guardian got?
Btw, I'm a guy. 
thx

jinyee...

what about toner?? can u recommend me one

im planning to buy stila consealer, and the ingredients as follow, is it safe fo sensitive skin? sorry for asking many question

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P8854
Jojoba Esters,Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Palmitate , Beeswax (Cera Alba) , Ozokerite , Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 , Cyclomethicone , Kaolin , Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate , Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax , Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax , Trioctyldodecyl Citrate , Propylparaben , [+/-(May Contain) Mica , Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891) , Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499).

may i know where can I get Avene products? is it easily available @drugstore or on counter products? I think I heard its somewhere..is it the one "thermal spring" thingy ? oh, what about the price range? thank u in advance.

this is a very useful thread! (tho I'm not having acnes). thank u jinyee!

Isopropyl palmitate. It is used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient. As is true for any emollient or thickening agent, it can potentially clog pores, depending on the amount used in the product.

Well, consealer is not that recommend dear dya_ungu. Kaolin, as named as Talc may clog pores. Titanium Oxide and Iron Oxides are agent that helps to reflect sunlight, also known as sunscreen and they may potentially clogging pores.

Stay put on your foundation will be advised. Anyway, you could use concealer during important events, otherwise for normally usage, it will really exhausting your skin.
Jinyee

Is ok to learn more also good rite. by the way may i know what products you are using now? do you have that problem?

thanks for your reply

not only girls having acne problem,mens also having acne problem too. i think you/mod shd move this thread to fashion & beauty section, coz if ur thread in girls club thats mean boys not allowed to participate

just my 2 cents

not only girls having acne problem,mens also having acne problem too. i think you/mod shd move this thread to fashion & beauty section, coz if ur thread in girls club thats mean boys not allowed to participate

just my 2 cents

jinyee, u're really a good skin consultant... i've been following this topic and i guess i should ask u some question...

i have acne for 10+ years now... my face got scars and pimples, sometimes puss...

my combination now is estebel (from DHCL, sorry for the spelling) toner and facial foam, and Simple Shine Oil Control Matte Moisturizer (something like that)...

currently, the pimple is put under control, still got puss but the oil can be as much as cooking oil... i really want to control the oil... will the Clean & Clear oil removing film helps? and also the neutrogena on-the-spot helps?

thanks! u're the best