Acne/Breaking out & Something for Dry Skin on Face

[Guest guest]

Hello group,

 

I write to you with a saddened & frustrated face. The past 4-5 days

I have been breaking out. I havent had break outs in YEARS & haven't

had acne since I was a teen. I get a occasional blemish which is

normally due to me falling asleep without washing my face first or

falling asleep with make up on. Nothing intentional, just something

that happens. Anywho I'm trying to think of something I have done

differently to make myself break out.

The only thing I can think of that has happened recently in the past

month is I'm on a prescription med (allegra 24 hour) & I moved in

with my bf who uses chemicals for everything. I am slowly replacing

things as I can but at the same time I'm also using things that I

haven't used in at least a year like cheap store bough laundry soap,

regular soap (Dial) etc

I'm so upset bc I always had clear skin & now I have blemishes on my

forehead, cheeks & on my chin.

I realize I have to stop using the chemicals which that is in the

works. What can I do that is more natural to help clear up the

acne ? I dont want to use the stuff from the store that will just

dry my skin out & then I will be struggling for weeks to get the dry

skin back to being soft & supple !! I'm so desperate right now & I

don't want to cake make up on my face to " cover up " .

Also what is really good for hydrating facial skin ? It seems like

no matter what moisturizer I use the skin btwn my eyebrows &

forehead is still a little flaky & if I try to put make up on, it

looks more flaky !!!

 

Help!!

Dawn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/22/2006 10:52:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,

abnrmlisme writes:

I'm so upset bc I always had clear skin & now I have blemishes on my

forehead, cheeks & on my chin.

I realize I have to stop using the chemicals which that is in the

works. What can I do that is more natural to help clear up the

acne ? I dont want to use the stuff from the store that will just

dry my skin out & then I will be struggling for weeks to get the dry

skin back to being soft & supple !! I'm so desperate right now & I

don't want to cake make up on my face to " cover up " .

 

Hi Dawn - I hear your frustration! Couple things to share with you. I don't

know how old you are but I'm in my early 40's and never ever had acne and now

have small traces of it. They say it's old age, hormones and the like. But

whatever the case I didn't want them. I did invest in buying some of those

more expensive facial cleansers, and they work. I use Bliss brand.

www.blissworld.com or you can buy it at a Sephora store (don't know what state

you're

in). Their products work wonders for me (I use the cleansing milks and steep

cleans lines) in terms of clearing up the face and not drying it out. There is

also a moisturizer by Kinerase that is just awesome at moisturizing the face

and never ever leaves your face sticky, oily, or the like. I fell in love with

it. www.Kinerase.com (I also use their facial cleanser as well). All these

brand names have products that are very safe for you skin. I have sensitive

skin too. I really encourage you to give them a try or at least read their

history and ingredients.

 

Good luck!

Dawn - cape cod, ma

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn.

These are just some thoughts tht might help you. Rem everyone is of a

delicate balance and not one thing works for just one person.So be

patient.

 

First yes try to replace those nasty chemicals as much as poss. Spray

into th air yr own mix of essential oils or a light mix of fresh

herbs.Sage,mint ect,Lavender.

 

Nxt you might try a light 3 day fast of apples and practice yoga asanas

 

Nxt stop if you do-hot showers and scrubbing and use clean cool water

only washes with soft washcloth over yr skin 3 times a day and mist

after or in between with silver or rescue remedy.

 

For individual blemishes and at home-dab with clay mask,just a dot,let

dry and rub this off and reaply up to 4 times if desperate

 

Now thr are 2 grt product lines you can get at th local healthfd store

tht wld be worth yr time and money and thy are organic skincarelines.

 

No 1 is Dr Haushka

No 2 is Devita

 

Hope this helps

and good luck with yr boyfriend!

[Guest guest]

I agree the more you limit your exposure to toxins the better off you'll

be. Skin problems are a sign of over toxicity in the body. Cleansing the

colon is very beneficial in opening up the main channel of elimination

so your skin won't be taking on that burden of elimination. Also using

a blood purifying herb such as burdock can be effective. For the dry

skin as well as the acne I would take an essential fatty acid

supplement daily.

 

Also considering there is irritation affecting glands which secrete oil,

the toxins involved are fat-soluble and may be the result of a breakdown

of fats in the body. Avoiding hydrogenated oils and replacing them with

healthier fats such as flax seed or olive oils is beneficial.

 

 

Blessings,

 

Michelle Newport

Certified Herbalist

Nature For Life

http://www.natureforlife.com

[Guest guest]

There's an incredible web site called Acne.org that talks

about one person's discovery into a regimen that worked far

more effectively for him than anything from a dermatologist.

The person developed the " Clear Skin Regimen " , a system that

uses only benzoyl peroxide and a skin moisturizer. There is

also a forum where people discuss other alternative solutions,

e.g. steaming your face for 10-30 minutes which accelerates

your acne and sebum to rise to the skin surface and release

(the process leaves your skin pretty dry, so you must use

some moisturizer afterwards).

 

The web site:

 

<http://www.acne.org/>

 

The forum:

 

<http://www.acne.org/messageboard/>

 

Good luck, Dawn. :-)

 

 

 

--

Eugene

" A language is a dialect with an army and a navy. " -- Max Weinreich

[Guest guest]

In addition to the excellent advice preceding I use an aloe based massage

lotion which is a private label sold in Plano, Tx. in my massage oil collection

which I add 1tbs. tea tree, 1 tbs. lavander to. This accomodates my clients who

have acne prone condiotns. They always get some for their personal use as it

seems to help them.

I could let those who are interested where to get the unscented,

uncolored aloe based lotion, although I am sure you can find some in the area

where you live in.

The showers and mists are excellent and can be very invigoating to the

spirit!

 

PetsPlantsHome wrote:

In a message dated 6/22/2006 10:52:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,

abnrmlisme writes:

I'm so upset bc I always had clear skin & now I have blemishes on my

forehead, cheeks & on my chin.

I realize I have to stop using the chemicals which that is in the

works. What can I do that is more natural to help clear up the

acne ? I dont want to use the stuff from the store that will just

dry my skin out & then I will be struggling for weeks to get the dry

skin back to being soft & supple !! I'm so desperate right now & I

don't want to cake make up on my face to " cover up " .

 

Hi Dawn - I hear your frustration! Couple things to share with you. I don't

know how old you are but I'm in my early 40's and never ever had acne and now

have small traces of it. They say it's old age, hormones and the like. But

whatever the case I didn't want them. I did invest in buying some of those

more expensive facial cleansers, and they work. I use Bliss brand.

www.blissworld.com or you can buy it at a Sephora store (don't know what state

you're

in). Their products work wonders for me (I use the cleansing milks and steep

cleans lines) in terms of clearing up the face and not drying it out. There is

also a moisturizer by Kinerase that is just awesome at moisturizing the face

and never ever leaves your face sticky, oily, or the like. I fell in love with

it. www.Kinerase.com (I also use their facial cleanser as well). All these

brand names have products that are very safe for you skin. I have sensitive

skin too. I really encourage you to give them a try or at least read their

history and ingredients.

 

Good luck!

Dawn - cape cod, ma

 

 

[Guest guest]

AMENDED VERSION

My first post did not contain the ratio of oils to lotion...sorry

 

In addition to the excellent advice preceding I use an aloe based massage

lotion which is a private label sold in Plano, Tx. in my massage oil collection

which I add 1tbs. tea tree, 1 tbs. lavander to 16 oz.of lotion.This accomodates

my clients who have acne prone conditions. They always get some for their

personal use as it seems to help them.

I could let those who are interested where to get the unscented,

uncolored aloe based lotion, although I am sure you can find some in the area

where you live in.

The showers and mists are excellent and can be very invigoating to the

spirit!

 

 

PetsPlantsHome wrote:

In a message dated 6/22/2006 10:52:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,

abnrmlisme writes:

I'm so upset bc I always had clear skin & now I have blemishes on my

forehead, cheeks & on my chin.

I realize I have to stop using the chemicals which that is in the

works. What can I do that is more natural to help clear up the

acne ? I dont want to use the stuff from the store that will just

dry my skin out & then I will be struggling for weeks to get the dry

skin back to being soft & supple !! I'm so desperate right now & I

don't want to cake make up on my face to " cover up " .

 

Hi Dawn - I hear your frustration! Couple things to share with you. I don't

know how old you are but I'm in my early 40's and never ever had acne and now

have small traces of it. They say it's old age, hormones and the like. But

whatever the case I didn't want them. I did invest in buying some of those

more expensive facial cleansers, and they work. I use Bliss brand.

www.blissworld.com or you can buy it at a Sephora store (don't know what state

you're

in). Their products work wonders for me (I use the cleansing milks and steep

cleans lines) in terms of clearing up the face and not drying it out. There is

also a moisturizer by Kinerase that is just awesome at moisturizing the face

and never ever leaves your face sticky, oily, or the like. I fell in love with

it. www.Kinerase.com (I also use their facial cleanser as well). All these

brand names have products that are very safe for you skin. I have sensitive

skin too. I really encourage you to give them a try or at least read their

history and ingredients.

 

Good luck!

Dawn - cape cod, ma