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Location: WI | I never had acne until by late 20's. I went to a dermatologist and she prescribed Epiduo gel. I only use a tiny bit on the problem areas as needed. Per her instruction, I wash with Cetaphil 2x/day. They also make a moisturizer, but I still have a bottle of Aveda face lotion I'm trying to use up (only needed in the winter).
I just got some dr. brandt exfoliator in a subscription box and I love it! I haven't used many though to compare it. |
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| I have tried quite a few different products and recently I have started using coconut oil/ baking soda mix. Really like it!!! |
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| I use Neutrogena hydro boost cleanser, the serum at night, and and neutrogena clear face sunscreen every single day. Easy peasy! |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | The Boots No. 7 Lift and Luminate line is pretty darn awesome. Within a couple of days of beginning to use it I had numerous people comment on my skin and "glow". I have also used Rodan and Fields, but did not get any comments with it -- I am 61. |
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Location: High heels in the air... | Cetaphil....don't scrub your face...it just makes more oil!! Use an oil free moisturizer...nutragena has one...sleep with a humidifier...if acne persists, use a retain A based product or the real thing...I use retina A ...I can get it overseas for you if you decide to use it...just remember, you must use sunscreen or you will burn... |
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| CowboyUp!!! - 2017-11-03 10:13 AM Cetaphil....don't scrub your face...it just makes more oil!! Use an oil free moisturizer...nutragena has one...sleep with a humidifier...if acne persists, use a retain A based product or the real thing...I use retina A ...I can get it overseas for you if you decide to use it...just remember, you must use sunscreen or you will burn...
Totally off topic but I have missed you posting simply because of your profile pictures..MEOW!....LOL!
To the OP, I think what exfoliator you choose is really going to depend on your skin type....I can't do any of the harsher ones like St. Ives my skin is so sensitive, the chunks in the exfoliator causes too much aggravation.
I just use the garnier micellar water as a cleanser and for moisturizer I love love love Kiss my Face Face Factor. It's marketed as a sunscreen but I find it moisturizing and it goes on nice and matte (I have really oily skin and this is the only kind that doesn't make me a greaseball by noon). Better than ANY other moisturizer I have tried plus the SPF is high (50) so will prevent further aging, if that is your concern 
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Location: TEXAS | What's good to minimize pore size and keep them clean?? |
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| slacy09 - 2017-11-03 2:10 PM
What's good to minimize pore size and keep them clean??
Baking soda scrub, rinse with COLD water |
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Location: somewhere up north | TrailGirl - 2017-11-02 12:45 PM I second Rodan & Fields. I'm 44...I spend time in the wind and sun a lot like most horse folks. Just not good for your skin. I'm a cheapskate when it comes to most things and a skeptic. I hardly wear makeup and don't color my hair etc. But I do splurge on this stuff. It has made a big difference! I had bad discoloration around my eyes and would get blotches on my forehead...wrinkles under eyes and yet I would break out too. I use the Reverse and the Redefine kits. The Redefine is what I started with and it stopped the break outs and really made my skin look better overall. Really like the mask/cleanser and still buy it. But I wanted to do something about the dark areas and freckles/spots. So I started using the Redefine Lightening regimen. THAT stuff is fantastic. No more reverse raccoon eyes and no blotches on my forehead. My freckles have really mostly gone away and I have just enough to like them now. Just overall very impressed with this stuff. Nothing else I have used really made any noticeable difference. I do NOT sell the stuff. And normally don't even try stuff like this. But a friend had good results so I just decided with the money back guarantee I would give it a go. No regrets...and I keep buying it. the kit does last me a long time. The scrub/cleanser just makes my skin soft and I am thrilled not to have break outs.
I am using the unblemish and some days I like it and then I still get breakouts and think why I am paying $170 for this?? I thought about switching to Redefine but then thought well it said to used Unblemish if you have breakouts....So, I wasn't sure what to use. I have been using it for about 6 months. I use step 1, 2 and 3 on a regular basis. I haven't always used the moisturizer much. My skin tends to be more on the oily side.
Who has time to put 4 different things on their face!??! Why can't their be one or two simple products! :) |
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| Breakouts are normally hormonal, so really trying to treat them with topical is a losing game |
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Location: Running my kids somewhere. | panamasgold - 2017-11-02 2:43 PM I have tried quite a few different products and recently I have started using coconut oil/ baking soda mix. Really like it!!!
What do you use this for? I use coconut oil for dry skin. |
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| I ended up having to see a dermatologist for my face. I have very sensitive skin and also take immune suppressing drugs for Crohn's disease. I used to buyArbonne and loved until I could not tolerate a lot of chemicals anymore which a lot of companies use in their products. I now use La Roche Posay Toleriane line. Recommended by my dermatologist. It has helped a lot! It is an expensive line for an "off the shelf" brand but less expensive than ones you order through reps who sell. My dermatologist also sells it. It is made in France. You can get thru Amazon as well. |
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| A bit off topic but seeing a hormone specialist has totally changed my skin. About seven years ago I started getting bad breakouts cystic acne especially on my chin and jawline. I saw a hormone specialist about four months ago. My estrogen was extremely high and progesterone and testosterone were almost zero. After using some supplements and bio-identical hormones my skin is almost completely cleared up. I still get a blemish or two at a certain time in my cycle but 95% of my acne is gone and I’ve lost about ten pounds. No matter what I used on my skin it barely made a difference but this has fixed the underlying problem for me. Just an idea I’m sure not right for everyone but I thought I’d throw it out there. |
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Location: In my own world | caspersabelpip - 2017-11-05 9:17 AM A bit off topic but seeing a hormone specialist has totally changed my skin. About seven years ago I started getting bad breakouts cystic acne especially on my chin and jawline. I saw a hormone specialist about four months ago. My estrogen was extremely high and progesterone and testosterone were almost zero. After using some supplements and bio-identical hormones my skin is almost completely cleared up. I still get a blemish or two at a certain time in my cycle but 95% of my acne is gone and I’ve lost about ten pounds. No matter what I used on my skin it barely made a difference but this has fixed the underlying problem for me. Just an idea I’m sure not right for everyone but I thought I’d throw it out there.
May I ask, and I'm sorry it's probably rude, but what is your age? I feel like I have hormone imbalance but I just keep getting told I'm too young. I'm in my 30s but I show a lot of symptoms of someone with too high estrogen. I too have cystic acne. I switched to the lowest dose of estrogen BC there is and it helped but I still get some |
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| Exederm. I am allergic to a lot of ingredients in cleansers, makeup, etc, and exederm has been amazing.
https://exederm.com/ |
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Location: ~Kansas~ | I have used about everything over the years.... and I've had the best luck with Rodan Fields. My skin looks great, healthy and hardly have any breakouts . |
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Location: Southern Indiana | slacy09 - 2017-11-03 2:10 PM
What's good to minimize pore size and keep them clean??
http://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-perfecting-2pct-bha-liquid/201.htm...
This! I could not go without using the bha or aha! It drys up any bumps and keeps your skin smooth. The bha is supposed to go into the pores and unclog them. I can tell when I don't use it for a day or 2.
Ebates always has discount codes as well! |
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Location: TEXAS | TheDutchMan01 - 2017-11-08 8:10 PM slacy09 - 2017-11-03 2:10 PM What's good to minimize pore size and keep them clean?? http://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-perfecting-2pct-bha-liquid/201.htm... This! I could not go without using the bha or aha! It drys up any bumps and keeps your skin smooth. The bha is supposed to go into the pores and unclog them. I can tell when I don't use it for a day or 2. Ebates always has discount codes as well!
Thanks!! Just ordered some!! |
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Location: Oregon | Delta Cowgirl, How long did you the Roden and Fields? I just started 3 weeks ago, it's very expensive and I will stick with it for 6 months and go to something else if I'm not happy. Also, do you use the whole Boots skincare line? I've never heard of it til you posted. Thanks!
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | Buckwheat - 2017-11-12 12:25 PM
Delta Cowgirl, How long did you the Roden and Fields? I just started 3 weeks ago, it's very expensive and I will stick with it for 6 months and go to something else if I'm not happy. Also, do you use the whole Boots skincare line? I've never heard of it til you posted. Thanks!
I did it for about 6 months. I have several friends who are consultants. One is "big" into it and she uses all the products and looks great. I could not tell that it did 'amazing' things for me -- I think it just depends on the individual --plus doing all of the regimen was very time-consuming for me and I have become very worn down / tired of all the social media hype/constant sales postings, etc. :) I prefer something simpler -- i.e. a serum and day cream and a night cream (the Boots 7 Lift and Luminate that I usually buy on Amazon in a package for the three items). I also like a good cleanser and exfoliator -- for that I use Serious Skin Care's Glycolic cleanser and their Serious C3 Plasma 3-in-in exfoliator cleanser (that I order from HSN) that I keep in the shower..... I think the bottom line is using sunscreen!!!! If you do not do anything else, do that and wear a hat. I really think that's what has saved my face.....
There is no doubt that Rodan + Fields is a truly excellent product and I'd certainly give it six months! In my opinion you have to find what works for your skin and is within your budget. There are great products out there that are not expensive -- for example, Olay Regenerist is terrific and I have used it, too, with very good results. It has shown results that have beaten out creams costing upwards of $400. |
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