Comments on: How To Prevent Cosmetic Acne http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne Anti-aging skin care secrets to fabulous, smooth, glowing skin! Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:12:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lola http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-67872 Lola Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:54:01 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-67872 Hello my fellow beautiful women! I have been battling what was an intense on set of acne-that erupted out of nowhere & have attempted my face at A BILLION different remedies. I model & act & am on camera & was growing more & more depressed & scared. But I can say that I finally...after spending hundreds of dollars & inspired to even being a self proclaimed organic elixerist , would love to share my discoveries. I actually am so SO happy I found this site because my girlfriend has been urging me to start my own, given the fact I helped her clear adult acne that has been lingering for YEARS & was felt would never cease. She is a musician and constantly in smokey bars, and sweaty stages & buses & living on fast food when on the road (unfortunately rural America makes this the only thing avail) I found that so TRUE over the counter shampoos, conditioners, hair smoothers, styling products...SURE FIRE oil & cystic acne (but its sneaky, it takes about a week, & then you're cleaning up a huge deep rooted mess) Also, SPF lotions drive my skin crazy. Even SPF chapsticks & lipsticks, I don't wear them anymore. I stay very far away. I would notice small bumps around my lips, and given we ingest most of what is on our lips...its dangerous stuff. The best thing is to use a parasol (sun umbrella) or a hat. Definitely if you are in extreme sun, use on your body, but be very careful of your face. If you must, use one for YOUR FACE, on your face, And wash RIGHT AFTER sunning with a grease cutter like Grisi Sulfur Soap (read below) Internally being aware is so so so important. I can't stress enough how much Evening Primrose Oil & Zinc (Whole Foods 25mg) won me over. Lack of Zinc in the body takes on form of inflammation & from a result actually is a know causer of acne. It takes about 30 days for your body to balance & start seeing the results, but they only get better! Then on to face wash. Hands down...MARIO BADESCU. -Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleanser under $13 and will last you a few months. It isn't the heavy foaming you may be desiring, more a cleansing gel, but it is so gentle & SO gets to work. You'll feel how clean when you start to rinse off. Enzymes=amazing. For terrible on-spot eruptions -Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion-$17 and will last you a few months. Shrinks size over night! DO NOT PUT ON OPEN FACIAL WOUNDS/SCARS Face moisturizer-THE ONLY ONE THAT WORKS -Malin+Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer Something about this product is so gentle & easy to bring into any skin routine or skin type. I was really scared about the Vitamin E part (more oil? because pure Vitamin E oil on my skin causes a breakout) but absolutely no down side to this product-its been a saving grace! It is $45, but will last you a few months and I cannot stress it enough... IF YOU SUFFER FROM ACNE, YOU ARE IN AN ELITE GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO TAKE CHANCES WITH CHEAP OR WIDE USE PRODUCTS!! IT WILL **ONLY LEAVE YOU SPENDING MORE TIME & WILL CAUSE MORE STRESS & WORSENING ACNE. Mask: Sulfur Soap (Grisi found at CVS or online-under $2) IT IS A MIRACLE WORKER. Use day & night if you are experiencing an extreme breakout. Just once a day for a week to clear up light irritation. You can guage how often...you'll be able to tell. Very rarely do you need to use it on the regular in conjunction with everything, because it can be drying if you abuse it. But when you are experiencing a breakout or a new product that is leaving you oily, reach for it! AND DISCONTINUE OILY PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. You must let it sit, foamed, on the skin for 5-20min. It will feel slimy as you wash off, but then its SQUEAKY clean! Its a natural antiseptic agent, this soap fights against acne, pimples, spots...leaving divine results! I ONLY stand behind the brand Grisi, it is the strongest, purest & the best. I've used others & they've been fragranced with extra ingredients. SEE RESULTS OVER NIGHT. I have this soap on me at all times. For scars: Works briliiantly FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE! ...yep, thats all :) I squeeze into a little screw top container and apply twice a week morning & night, or need be after my period (i am very fair & dark spot lightly) or jobs that have me in oil based makeup. It burns a bit, but its a GOOOD burn. And natural exfoliant. I URGE YOU-DOOO NOT USE HARSH EXFOLIANTS (LIKE APRICOT SCRUBS OR THE LIKE) Lots of water & eat as fresh & as close to nature as possible. Get on this regimine & you WILL notice lasting results. I was so so desperate, I've searched & searched long & hard, & this is what worked for me. Even if it helps one of you, I'm touched throughout. Thank you for your time, Lola xx Hello my fellow beautiful women!
I have been battling what was an intense on set of acne-that erupted out of nowhere & have attempted my face at A BILLION different remedies. I model & act & am on camera & was growing more & more depressed & scared. But I can say that I finally…after spending hundreds of dollars & inspired to even being a self proclaimed organic elixerist , would love to share my discoveries. I actually am so SO happy I found this site because my girlfriend has been urging me to start my own, given the fact I helped her clear adult acne that has been lingering for YEARS & was felt would never cease. She is a musician and constantly in smokey bars, and sweaty stages & buses & living on fast food when on the road (unfortunately rural America makes this the only thing avail)

I found that so TRUE over the counter shampoos, conditioners, hair smoothers, styling products…SURE FIRE oil & cystic acne (but its sneaky, it takes about a week, & then you’re cleaning up a huge deep rooted mess) Also, SPF lotions drive my skin crazy. Even SPF chapsticks & lipsticks, I don’t wear them anymore. I stay very far away. I would notice small bumps around my lips, and given we ingest most of what is on our lips…its dangerous stuff. The best thing is to use a parasol (sun umbrella) or a hat. Definitely if you are in extreme sun, use on your body, but be very careful of your face. If you must, use one for YOUR FACE, on your face, And wash RIGHT AFTER sunning with a grease cutter like Grisi Sulfur Soap (read below)

Internally being aware is so so so important. I can’t stress enough how much Evening Primrose Oil & Zinc (Whole Foods 25mg) won me over. Lack of Zinc in the body takes on form of inflammation & from a result actually is a know causer of acne. It takes about 30 days for your body to balance & start seeing the results, but they only get better!

Then on to face wash. Hands down…MARIO BADESCU.
-Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleanser under $13 and will last you a few months. It isn’t the heavy foaming you may be desiring, more a cleansing gel, but it is so gentle & SO gets to work. You’ll feel how clean when you start to rinse off. Enzymes=amazing.

For terrible on-spot eruptions
-Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion-$17 and will last you a few months. Shrinks size over night! DO NOT PUT ON OPEN FACIAL WOUNDS/SCARS

Face moisturizer-THE ONLY ONE THAT WORKS
-Malin+Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer
Something about this product is so gentle & easy to bring into any skin routine or skin type. I was really scared about the Vitamin E part (more oil? because pure Vitamin E oil on my skin causes a breakout) but absolutely no down side to this product-its been a saving grace! It is $45, but will last you a few months and I cannot stress it enough…

IF YOU SUFFER FROM ACNE, YOU ARE IN AN ELITE GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO TAKE CHANCES WITH CHEAP OR WIDE USE PRODUCTS!! IT WILL **ONLY LEAVE YOU SPENDING MORE TIME & WILL CAUSE MORE STRESS & WORSENING ACNE.

Mask:
Sulfur Soap (Grisi found at CVS or online-under $2) IT IS A MIRACLE WORKER. Use day & night if you are experiencing an extreme breakout. Just once a day for a week to clear up light irritation. You can guage how often…you’ll be able to tell. Very rarely do you need to use it on the regular in conjunction with everything, because it can be drying if you abuse it. But when you are experiencing a breakout or a new product that is leaving you oily, reach for it! AND DISCONTINUE OILY PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. You must let it sit, foamed, on the skin for 5-20min. It will feel slimy as you wash off, but then its SQUEAKY clean! Its a natural antiseptic agent, this soap fights against acne, pimples, spots…leaving divine results! I ONLY stand behind the brand Grisi, it is the strongest, purest & the best. I’ve used others & they’ve been fragranced with extra ingredients. SEE RESULTS OVER NIGHT. I have this soap on me at all times.

For scars: Works briliiantly
FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE! …yep, thats all :) I squeeze into a little screw top container and apply twice a week morning & night, or need be after my period (i am very fair & dark spot lightly) or jobs that have me in oil based makeup. It burns a bit, but its a GOOOD burn. And natural exfoliant. I URGE YOU-DOOO NOT USE HARSH EXFOLIANTS (LIKE APRICOT SCRUBS OR THE LIKE)

Lots of water & eat as fresh & as close to nature as possible.

Get on this regimine & you WILL notice lasting results.

I was so so desperate, I’ve searched & searched long & hard, & this is what worked for me.

Even if it helps one of you, I’m touched throughout.

Thank you for your time, Lola xx

]]> By: courtney http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-67178 courtney Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:56:52 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-67178 what are the products that say 0....4 for example. Does that mean they are 0.4 or 0-4 or ? Thanks what are the products that say 0….4 for example. Does that mean they are 0.4 or 0-4 or ? Thanks

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-66707 Jennifer Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:37:34 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-66707 At the beginning of the comments, there was some talk about cosmetic safety. Product safety shouldn't have to be compromised for clear skin. However, some comments have said that some websites have caused fear and disbelief over ingredient safety. Instead, the Compact for Safe Cosmetics is an excellent source for brands deemed safe. The brands listed on this site follow European standards for manufacturing safe personal care products. The European Union has banned over 1,000 chemicals for use in personal care products while the United States has only banned a dozen at most. If these chemicals are absolutely banned in the European Union, it must be for good reason. Grace Naturals ( www.gracenaturals.com ) carries some of these brands. Good For You Girls looks pretty good as far as not containing ingredients that may clog pores. Some products contain 1 or 2 pore clogging ingredients, but they're somewhat far down on the list. The Devita line of skin care seems to check out pretty good as far as cross referencing their ingredients with Jeni's list. Hope this helps! At the beginning of the comments, there was some talk about cosmetic safety. Product safety shouldn’t have to be compromised for clear skin. However, some comments have said that some websites have caused fear and disbelief over ingredient safety. Instead, the Compact for Safe Cosmetics is an excellent source for brands deemed safe. The brands listed on this site follow European standards for manufacturing safe personal care products. The European Union has banned over 1,000 chemicals for use in personal care products while the United States has only banned a dozen at most. If these chemicals are absolutely banned in the European Union, it must be for good reason. Grace Naturals ( http://www.gracenaturals.com ) carries some of these brands. Good For You Girls looks pretty good as far as not containing ingredients that may clog pores. Some products contain 1 or 2 pore clogging ingredients, but they’re somewhat far down on the list. The Devita line of skin care seems to check out pretty good as far as cross referencing their ingredients with Jeni’s list. Hope this helps!

]]> By: Jess http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-64821 Jess Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:17:23 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-64821 hey jen, Thanks so much for the post its really helpful. I have just bought the Almay smart shade smart balance foundation. I have just read the ingredents and im shocked to find that sodium choride is 11th or so ingredent on the list. It also contains alcohol denat. as well as fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract. Is it still okay to use this? hey jen, Thanks so much for the post its really helpful. I have just bought the Almay smart shade smart balance foundation. I have just read the ingredents and im shocked to find that sodium choride is 11th or so ingredent on the list. It also contains alcohol denat. as well as fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract. Is it still okay to use this?

]]> By: Naomi http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-64444 Naomi Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:24:39 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-64444 This is a brilliant website, thank you so much. I have been doing research about products that I could use that are free from the listed ingredients and so far have come up with some Decleor and Philosophy products but am now a little confused as my dermatologist suggested that I stay away from products that contain oil. Both the decleor products and the philosophy products are free from your listed ingredients but contain oils (Ylang-Ylang, Melaleuca, Wheat Germ are just a few). Are some oils safe and won't clog pores or should I be staying away from all oils? Any ideas? Thanks. This is a brilliant website, thank you so much. I have been doing research about products that I could use that are free from the listed ingredients and so far have come up with some Decleor and Philosophy products but am now a little confused as my dermatologist suggested that I stay away from products that contain oil. Both the decleor products and the philosophy products are free from your listed ingredients but contain oils (Ylang-Ylang, Melaleuca, Wheat Germ are just a few). Are some oils safe and won’t clog pores or should I be staying away from all oils? Any ideas? Thanks.

]]> By: Samantha http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-63804 Samantha Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:57:08 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-63804 Hi. I am using La Roche Posay's Gel and lotion Effaclar K, for my acne prone skin. I have used these to product for more than 5 months. But these to products doesnt seem to give solid results. Sometimes my skin looks quite good, but sometimes a lot pimples shows up in my face. Do you recomend me to continiue using these products? Are they safe to use on acne prone skin? beacuse i cant really find any other products to use, due to mye sensetive skin. I have heard alot about a lotion called Bee Yummy Skinfood. This cream is supposed to prevent acne. Have you tried it ore herd about it? Do you think I should change my lotion? Hi. I am using La Roche Posay’s Gel and lotion Effaclar K, for my acne prone skin. I have used these to product for more than 5 months. But these to products doesnt seem to give solid results. Sometimes my skin looks quite good, but sometimes a lot pimples shows up in my face. Do you recomend me to continiue using these products? Are they safe to use on acne prone skin? beacuse i cant really find any other products to use, due to mye sensetive skin.

I have heard alot about a lotion called Bee Yummy Skinfood. This cream is supposed to prevent acne. Have you tried it ore herd about it? Do you think I should change my lotion?

]]> By: MJ http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-58433 MJ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:41:48 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-58433 I love Victoria Principal products. While she does not offer all products I seek, she offers most products. I love Victoria Principal products. While she does not offer all products I seek, she offers most products.

]]> By: Linda http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-57089 Linda Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:54:50 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-57089 Well Debra, That depends on what Sensaria product you are using. I have a Sensaria body lotion that contains at least 5 of the listed ingredients. Well Debra,
That depends on what Sensaria product you are using. I have a Sensaria body lotion that contains at least 5 of the listed ingredients.

]]> By: Leah http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-56614 Leah Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:05:02 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-56614 Hi, Great Site. I have a hyaluronic acid serum that contains Ceteareth-20 closer to the end of the ingredients list. The product does NOT contain cetearyl alcohol. In someones educated and personal opinion, do you think this formular would be very comedogenic? Hi,
Great Site.
I have a hyaluronic acid serum that contains Ceteareth-20 closer to the end of the ingredients list. The product does NOT contain cetearyl alcohol.
In someones educated and personal opinion, do you think this formular would be very comedogenic?

]]> By: Debra http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne/comment-page-2#comment-56028 Debra Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:28:11 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne#comment-56028 Thank you!, Thank you! Thank you! for your extensive research. I was doing my own research, and I stumbled onto your website. My daughter has acne. I have never suffered from acne and have been feeling so helpless to my daughter. We have tried numerous products. I will carry your list with me. Do you know anything about the product Sensaria? I compared the ingredients on particular items to your list and they seem to be completely free of your listed ingredients. Should someone with acne still use a Benzoyl? or is keeping away from the ingredients to avoid key? Thank you!, Thank you! Thank you! for your extensive research. I was doing my own research, and I stumbled onto your website. My daughter has acne. I have never suffered from acne and have been feeling so helpless to my daughter. We have tried numerous products. I will carry your list with me. Do you know anything about the product Sensaria? I compared the ingredients on particular items to your list and they seem to be completely free of your listed ingredients. Should someone with acne still use a Benzoyl? or is keeping away from the ingredients to avoid key?

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