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TSjinyee80
post Jul 3 2006, 10:17 AM, updated 7y ago

Jinyee? Me lor =)
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Hi pretty women,


I have browsed through most of the topics in the girl's club and seen no topic related to ACNE, so hereby I create one, therefore we have a place to talk about this issue.

I developed some break out, occassionally and its really annoying. You see, some of the teenagers, develop acne and one of the reason is they simply use those skincare products which make the condition worser. Perhaps, some of us too, using a wrong product and perhaps some experience personnel might provide some decent opinion on how to deal with that.

Having acne is not only an external issue, its also internally. When I was in high school and started to develop acne, I felt so depressed and thought of gona kill myself because I'm so ugly. Therefore, anyone might share their past experience here, perhaps to calm current acne sufferers down.

Anyhow, when it comes to acne, the hyperpigmentation or scars will follow. Any personnel with experience in dealing with these might also inputs.

Thanks for all!



Jinyee

This post has been edited by jinyee80: Aug 27 2006, 11:18 AM
TSjinyee80
post Jul 4 2006, 10:17 PM

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Recommended products

Cetaphil Cleanser
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Latest updated version

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal or as part of a skincare regimen to treat the dryness caused by topical medications used in the treatment of acne, fine lines and wrinkles. Originally formulated for dermatologists, it is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin's needs. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin's natural pH balance. It is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, making it an excellent choice for daily facial cleansing.

Ingredients: Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.


PanOxyl. It's RM16++ at Guardian. (DISCONTINUED IN MALAYSIA)
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Thanks to hunnylis for the photos Please take note it is a 2.5% version.

Benzac 2.5% ALTERNATIVE (but quite tough to get also, you could get the bigger tube version in overseas, Please PM me if you intend to get as my friend is running a pharmacy!)
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(Thanks to redbubblegirl for the info)

Neutrogena moisturizer

There are basically 3 version of Neutrogena moisturizer in the market. We shall have a brief description for the usage.

(a) Neutrogena oil-free moisture for sensitive skin - NMSS
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This moisturizer is specially dedicated to those who have really sensitive skin. Those who easily get itchiness and dryness should use this.

(b) Neutrogena oil-free moisture for combination skin - NMCS
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This is a good moisturizer for those who prefer to use moisturizer in day and night time ( in short cannot live without moisturizer ). While it moisturises the skin, the silicone property in the moisturizer will help in soaking up excessive sebum oil from your skin, therefore it will minimize the 'shineness' of your face.

Highly recommended to those who has oily skin and expose to less sunlight.

© Neutrogena oil-free moisture for SPF15 - NMSPF
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As the title said, this moisturizer is meant for SPF. This moisturizer should be used in the daytime esepcially to those who exposed much to daylight. A thin layer will do.


Overall, one can use NMSPF in daytime, while using NMCS at night. Its very flexible. Only go for NMSS when you really have sensitive skin.

Recommended regimen

Morning

Cleanse -> Moisturize ( if you are frequently exposed to air-cond otherwise not necessary )

(EDITED@05 May 2009) - I reckon to wipe the skin by applying the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser on facial cotton pad. Wipe and glide gently across the face as it does not only helps cleansing your face, the facial cotton pad helps lift up the impurities, next rinse with water. I found out this is more effective compared to massage it on the face and rinse with water. Please take note

Night

Cleanse ->Benzoyl Peroxide( Neutrogena On-the-spot or PanOxyl ) -> Moisturize
* Only use products contains 2.5% of Benzoyl peroxide. Avoid 5% or 10% products such as OXY5 and OXY10 as it is too harsh for the skin.

For 1st time user, please apply BP once per two nights for the 1st week. Then, proceed to once per night in the 2nd week. This is to build tolerancy of the skin towards BP.
*BP=Benzoyl Peroxide



BODY ACNE

You may use Cetaphil Gentle bar to cleanse your body to prevent body acne.

Priced at RM22.90 at Guardian
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Biggest mistakes people make on the Regimen


Starting too fast and quitting too early
Post after post on the message boards and in my message inbox show people complaining that their skin is too dry, too red and too flaky as they start the regimen. This uncomfortable reaction is often unavoidable, as BP comes with what dermatologists call the "hardening effect of benzoyl peroxide". However, this redness and dryness should subside after a few weeks. Start slowly, as shown here and you can limit these symptoms. Even when starting slowly, you may still experience discomfort for the first few weeks. This is not a reason to quit. If you see severe crusting or swelling you may be allergic and you should stop, but initial redness, dryness and blotchiness are to be expected.
*BP=Benzoyl Peroxide


Not using enough benzoyl peroxide(BP)
While it is vital that you start with a small amount of benzoyl peroxide, after a period of a few weeks, it is equally important that you ramp up to the full dosage. When in doubt, use more BP at this point. This is the absolute center of the regimen.


Not being gentle enough
When you apply the BP it should take several minutes. This requires patience. Make sure to go slowly and let the BP glide over your skin. Try to be patient and let it absorb on its own without forcing it.
*BP=Benzoyl Peroxide


Not using the right products for the job
The regimen does not work with 10% BP, moisturizers that contain synthetic oil, exfoliating cleansers that can irritate, or irritating shavers. For best results use the recommended products.


Adding in other products or steps
It is important that you wait until you are completely clear before adding in other products or steps to the regimen. After you are completely clear, it is safe to add in 1 variable at a time and see how your skin will react. If you add in other products or steps before you are completely clear, there is an extra variable that is uncontrolled. If you should not clear up, you will not know if it is because of the extra variable or because of something else.


Removing regimen steps
The regimen works as outlined, so it is important that you not skip any of the steps. Cleanse, apply BP and moisturize(optional) daily, every day.
*BP=Benzoyl Peroxide


Thanks Dan's organization for the info.


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BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Please emphasize and take note on the highlighted sentence while reading.

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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.
The above information is quoted from Wikipedia.org
Original article can be reached at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoyl_peroxide



FEEDBACKs

QUOTE(nicKit @ Feb 10 2007, 11:23 PM)
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...
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QUOTE(erikachen @ Feb 12 2007, 02:58 AM)
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!!�


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...
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QUOTE(erikachen @ Feb 25 2007, 08:47 PM)
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?�
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QUOTE(Irresistible @ Feb 26 2007, 12:58 PM)
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.
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QUOTE(g33ked33 @ Mar 12 2007, 09:49 PM)
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.
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QUOTE(Darksyde @ Mar 22 2007, 09:16 PM)
hi jinyee, your recommended regimen works wonder. no more acne popup except for yesterday, just one only. hehehe.. thanks!
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QUOTE(F33L3Lik3Hom3 @ Mar 26 2007, 08:01 PM)
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
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QUOTE(unamed @ Mar 26 2007, 09:56 PM)
Jinyee my skin gotten better already�

Thanks.
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QUOTE(alia_ruzanna @ Apr 9 2007, 05:31 PM)
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..
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QUOTE(theeastdevil @ Apr 10 2007, 05:37 PM)
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!
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QUOTE(nothingz @ Apr 28 2007, 03:19 PM)
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!
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QUOTE(mandysu @ May 22 2007, 09:07 PM)
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?
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QUOTE(eddie89 @ May 24 2007, 02:46 PM)
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�
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QUOTE(nkw1987 @ Jul 18 2007, 05:41 PM)
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.
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QUOTE(kltower4 @ Aug 13 2007, 05:34 PM)
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!!!
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QUOTE(tsstcp @ Aug 20 2007, 09:14 AM)
thanks Jinyee! My face become better, just using ur regimen 2 weeks only.�
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QUOTE(screw-u-guys @ Oct 13 2007, 02:09 PM)
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
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QUOTE(feyhime @ Oct 24 2007, 02:38 PM)
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!!
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QUOTE(sher @ Nov 21 2007, 12:59 AM)
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
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QUOTE(t3ngt3ng @ Nov 21 2007, 10:22 AM)
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!
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QUOTE(sher @ Jan 14 2008, 05:04 PM)
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...
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QUOTE(winterbear @ Jan 18 2008, 03:40 PM)
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.
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QUOTE(lexzyara @ Jun 27 2008, 07:32 PM)
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..

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QUOTE(Babe2009 @ Jan 7 2009, 05:32 PM)
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
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QUOTE(auroradreams @ May 9 2009, 10:57 PM)
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?
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QUOTE(sashakyo85 @ May 17 2009, 05:18 PM)
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!
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QUOTE(mindemeanor @ May 26 2009, 03:07 AM)
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.
26151979
QUOTE(PELIKAN @ Jun 5 2009, 09:05 PM)
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..
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QUOTE(alyssa_cha @ Apr 28 2010, 12:08 AM)
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


QUOTE(Joyi @ Jul 09 2010, 11.56 PM)
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 


QUOTE(princess_tutu @ Oct 3 2010, 01:56 PM)
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
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QUOTE(zylyn @ Oct 31 2010, 07:37 PM)
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..
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QUOTE(leyching @ Dec 28 2010, 02:03 PM)
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!


Added on December 28, 2010, 2:07 pm

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.
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QUOTE(Dia @ Jan 22 2011, 05:26 PM)
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
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QUOTE(redbubblegirl @ Feb 8 2011, 08:12 PM)
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!
QUOTE(estherpang87 @ Jan 26 2014, 12:24 AM)
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.
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Well, stick on your current regimen and don't change it that soon because results only show after approx 1.5 months. Use fragrance free and mild products for acne. It will be at least minimize the acne.


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Go for local pharmacy nearby, or dispensary but most of them requires doctor's or physicians' prescription. Don't take it overdose, otherwise side effect of of lung and kidney problem will arise.
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Tepung Sagu, it works for some but it might not. Scientifically said that substance like tepung sagu might clog the pores, which the bacteria of acne, P.acne survives in condition without oxygen, which is anerobic, they might tend to cause flare up on your skin. I understand that some might say it has the soothing feeling but person who is suffering for nodules and cysts should not try it.

Clearasil, which uses triclosan to prevent acne is a harsh product for acne. Those with sensitive skin should try to get a mild formula for that. As understood that P.acne may get immune towards triclosan, one's acne condition might get worst. The same applies to Tea Tree Oil which some might develop itchness towards a portion of people. But some manage to use it successfully, so it depends on one's skin condition.

I would say that use MILD cleanser, MILD moisturizer and a lots of Benzoyl Peroxide will helps in reducing one's acne. Toner with excessive alcohol, ethanol might dry out one's skin, aggravating the oil glands to deposit more and more sebum on one's epidermis which will create an ideal environment for P.acnes to survive.
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Talking about OXY, why the OTC medication is called OXY, and OXY is skincare products purposely for acne sufferers. OXY comes from the word OXYGEN, O2, which P.acnes cannot survive when its exposed to oxygen. OXY contains Benzoyl Peroxide, which Benzoyl Peroxide released the oxygen from the air into the pimple. Let's imagine that our pore is like a bottle, the mixture of excessive sebum+P.acnes+dirts will cork the open area of the bottle, which it will gradually decrease the amount of oxygen in the corked bottle. And when there's less and less oxygen in the clogged pore, P.acne tends to be more active.
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Last time when I have mild acne, during high school time, I tend to read articles about acne and because my mum is a doctor, she provided me a lots of info about that. I did some onlineresearch by myself regarding which products are good, and which are not. I collected info from my friends and relatives.

Well, the purpose of opening this thread is to let others to know what is acne, how acne forms and most important thing is how to deal with acne and of course the psychology of acne sufferers.

I really do hope this would be able to help. Because in Malaysian, I discovered that less people are willing to talk bout this topic.

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I remember once, my friend told me when she went to a skincare center, those beautician purposely pressed on your acne and let the pus came out. This will really cause infection of bacteria and furthermore contribute to serious scars. So, please don't do so and if you really develop acne and have important occassion to go for, please do put on heavy make up to conceal it, because it will just make the situation worst. Just let it be. 28 days that are needed for the P.acnes to form visible acne on your face, so you need to consistentl take good care of your skin everyday.

Mentrual cycle break-out is normal, but if its too serious, perhaps you need to take medicine.
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T3 products are not bad but some people might develop sensitivity towards the products. For back acne, I would say that try to wear shirts that could let your sweat evaporates fast, not trapping it inside.

When it comes to acne, people might think that ' I wash my skin frequently and I will be able to get rid of it'. NO! you are wrong. You need your skin's sebum to protect itself from the environment. When you are washing your skin that frequently, it is like encouraging your skin to deposit more sebum to your epidermis which this will contribute to acne.

Washing your face twice or three times a day is sufficient. Body, 2-3 times is also sufficient.
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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.


Dan's regimen is majority suitable. He has been working hard to get those supplies for us as well. I have been to the website when I was in high school.

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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.
I would say that mild cleanser is already sufficient, and I would emphasize on mild cleanser that did not leave residue on the skin. Glycerin is a good recommendation for skin. Salicylic Acid, known as beta hydroxy acid is less irritating than Alpha Hydroxy Acid ( Fruit Acids ), it has the function of penetrating into the skin and remove impurities, preventing pores from clogging up. Nevertheless,I would not recommended to those who has sensitive skin. In addition, cleanser with active ingredient might has insufficient time to play their role because you don't wash your face for an hour, therefore, although there's active ingredients in the cleanser, purposely targeted to prevent acne, might just be washed and drained away. Salicylic Acid causes hyperpigmentation, which in Malaysia, equatorial, the sunlight is so strong and you will have to cover yourself with sunblock. The higher the SPF, the more potential will it clog up your pores.

Talking about toner, besides keeping out of alcohol, you should also avoid toner with fragrance. Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner is free of alcohol but it has fragrance. Moreover, when you use the pH paper to test it, its too alkaline. Our skin should be a little bit acidic.

Moisturizer, oil-free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, all these words will sound convincing but bear in mind to look into the ingredients yourself. Normally, the ingredients that are stated initially and following represent their present from high to low in the product. Some people said oil-free, oil is not good but have you all heard of vaseline? Its good for skin, and the main ingredient is petrolatum, which is oil. Glycerin is also oil, but there's good and there's bad oil. Bare in mind! Synthetic oil tends to clog pores.

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From my experience, don't totally 100% believe on those word, be a wise consumer. Do research and make comparison, you don't risk your skin with products that are not suitable.
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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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To rainwen,


Oily skin, acne...are popular words among teenagers welcoming the puberty stage. Well, which OXY do you really use? the 5% BP or the 10%? Oily skin doesn't mean its bad, practically oily skin owner tends not to get frickles as dry skin people. So, you wouldn't look old when you are 'old'.smile.gif It is just that you must know how to deal with your skin, then acne wouldn't be a problem at all. Please let me know your cleanser, moisturizer, toner types and your diet, jobs and relevant info before I start my advise.


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Qi_iQ,

You have combination skin. Cleanser, I would say perhaps its your psychology makes you think that your skin is thinner because you did not wash your face for an hour, you wash it around 3-5minutes which it will not show significant impact on your skin.

No pressing. You will tend to cause other bacteria to get into your inner skin. If you would like tp press, its ok, but make sure your hand is clean, and use a what people call it as an acne tool which it has a hole on the centre and you may apply equal force to force the pus out from the acne. Make sure you clean the tool as well when you use it. Then, apply either tea tree oil or other calming properties to soothe the skin. Anyway, I would return to my old thought that you shouldn't press acne, it will cause severe scars if you did it wrongly. Why would you wan to risk yourself, especially your face?

Acne, due to menstrul, unstable hormone decretion. Perhaps some contraceptive pill might help but its not advisable. If you would like to have flawless skin, you gona invest on it. Perhaps you can go for Diane35 if you afford it. Take a look

http://www.diane35.com/html/index.html

Anyway, take note that there's NO evidence saying that your acne will grow out, meaning that they will stop automatically. Anyway, I would not say 100% wouldn't, some might, esepcially those who due to hormone, will stop getting acne when they reach certain age.

Many people tend to get acne, majority reason is that they use the wrong skincare products. Apply everything auntie A said its ok, then when you didn't see result in 2 days( standard time for your skin to reflect the result of the usage of certain skincare products would be at least 1.5 months), you change straight to auntie B's recommendation. Your skin just can't tolerate to change this, and suddenly that.


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Its up to u Qi_iQ for the pore refining stuff. Anyway, heard their pore refining essence contains vitamin A and other properties but it might irritate fragile skin.

Never heard of Elianto before. Perhaps you could provide me the hyperlink.
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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.

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To Qi_iQ,

Made from fruits, okie, talking about natural products, we should not miss out the famous pioneer BODYSHOP. Well, bodyshop's products are well known but do you really believe that their products are totally made from natural ingredients without any artifical addictative? The answer is NO because if lets say they use banana to make shampoo, the manufacturer is at UK and their target market is worldwide, do you think if they did not add in anything to preserve the shelf life of their products. Overall, it returns to business. Try to stick on brand that you are familiar with. Because your skin has turned into the mode to suit the skincare products already.

Always change...erm..no advisable but if let's say scrub is ok...but you really need to have a facial cleanser that you wouldn't change that frequently because its the first step in skincare and the first step is essential.

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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


Yes, Cetaphil is among the top two MILD cleanser that I recommend it to some other people with acne. It is so MILD that sometimes when you are in hurry, just pour some on the cotton ball and wipe it on your face and you are ready to go. You don't have to rinse it as its so mild that it just wouldn't harm your skin. Anyhow, if you are not in hurry, apply in on your face, massage a little bit, then flush away with water.

About the back acne. Okie, since you mentioned that you have been LONG being patient for that, then perhaps you could go for some skin lightening stuffs, go for some shower which contains skin whitenning properties. 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.

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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?
Regarding mask, there's two kind of mask in the market. Hisatmitsu comes out with the revolutionary tear and wear mask, but this kind of mask would not nourish your skin as the conventional mask will do. I am using SK-II currently but I don't really have a brand to recommend it to you because last time Neutrogena came out with a good acne mask but they stop producing already. You could find it and send the name and hyperlink for me, perhaps I can help you to have a look on it.
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dya_ungu,

I can't sell those drugs for you even if I could get it because selling those not OTC drugs is against the law. Its ok if you are alright after you take those pills but what if you are not, then probably you will sue me. Anyway, in Malaysia, tetracycline, doxycycline, monocycline, accutane and etc are all prescribed drug, so you need to get to doctors, dermatologists or physicians in order to get those drugs. Its just same as viagra smile.gif


rainwen,

Ponds did leave residue on skin. Cetaphil is good, keep on using it and you may see result within 1.5months or more, depends on your skin's tendency whether it is able to adapt to those cleanser fast or slow. OXY 10% is too harsh for your skin. It contains Benzoyl Peroxide ( you should know that, if not, look at the ingredient of MXY), which it tends to dry out your skin. So, basically 2.5% is okie already if you use it daily to prevent new acne from forming. 5% one is considered strong too. Anyway, in M'sia market, you could find one brand providing 2.5% of BP, its NEUTROGENA ON-THE-SPOT. You may find it at typical drugstore. icon_rolleyes.gif

Diet did affect partially. Anyway, keep on balance diet is important. When I was young, the old people tends to tell us to eat more vege so that we wouldn't get acne easily. They are not completely wrong because acne is caused because your skin is too acidic. Vege is alkaline, while meat is acidic. Anyway, a friend of mine, she is completely carnivor, ( honestly NO vege, everytime chicken, mutton, fish, cuttlefish, pork, beef.....) but her skin is silky smooth. So, we could not conclude that by eating vege then you wouldn't get acne.

Anyway, keeping balance diet is not meant to prevent acne only, its for your health as well. So, try to get balance diet. Drink a lot of water is a good action. Well done! It helps to keep away bad breathe too!


tomato_gal,

If I were you, I would not apply any toner and cream or lotion on my back. Just leave it and wear cotton clothes so your skin can breathe. Normally it took 2-3years for those marks to diminish. So, be patient. The more thing you apply, the more worst it will be because there's friction between your skin and your clothes.And sweats too...so the skin will feel hard to breathe. For those products with the ingredients that I mentioned about, yup, you are right, its one of the ingredient. When a product is meant for the face, you don't use it on your body and vice versa. This is because the the skin of our face is thinner than the back one. So, concentrated formula will be used for our back while the face version will be a lite version. doh.gif

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Okie, there's many direct sales selling that kind of products, so its up to you whether you gonna choose which one. If i am not mistaken, there's a so-called 'wat toxin' that is sold in guardian or watson's, you can have a look .
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Well well, I see that 80% of the acne cases are related to the usage of skincare products. It ranges from over usage ( don't read instruction, or maybe read, but use excessively ) to sensitive skin. You need to know which problem you are facing otherwise you are not only wasting your money in buying this and that but also 'experimenting' your skin with various products. What if the experimentation did not work out and you begin to develop skin problem. So, be wise, look into the ingredients, do survey, read previous users testimonials and read reviews from dermatologists, doctors, physicians and skincare experts.

Anyone heard of PROACTIV Solution and the one that the TV Shopping is selling currently?
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Either CLINIQUE or PROACTIV SOLUTION are too strong for your skin. Not to mention that CLINIQUE is really strong for those who have acne and sensitive skin.

Okie, I have done several researchs towards PROACTIV SOLUTION because the company Guther-Renker and the two dermatologists are earnings A LOT for their products which some might claims to work while some night not. Anyway, the cleansing one, contains 5% of Benzoyl Peroxide did not lather and its a waste and its somehow harsh for your skin because you did not require until 5% for your skin. When you observe that you can notice that there's 3 different version of BP in the market which is 2.5%, 5% and 10%. The higher the degree means that the drier it will cause to your skin, and of course faster heal. Anyhow, if you are new to BP, go for the MILDER version, not straight to 10% otherwise you will be crying and jumping because you will feel burning sensation on your skin.

I understand that ones really want to heal faster but for ACNE, patient is really a key factor that you really need to look into. Back to PROACTIV Toner, it contains AHA( Alpha Hydroxy Acid), and its really not too recommended to those who have sensitive skin because AHA tends to irritate fragile skin. That's why they come out with BHA ( Beta Hydroxy Acid ) because its more stable and MILD. Okie, lastly, the repairing lotion is the best product in the whole set of regimen. It contains 2.5% of BP but the price is really too expensive if you gonna apply it to your whole face.

Thereby, I would say that PROACTIV SOLUTION is a OK products but the price is too high already. Some might not afford it..smile.gif

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