Face wash, moisturizer, face scrubs??? - Page 2

09-12-2006, 06:32 PM

I swear Meg, we truly were separated at birth. I was just getting ready to reply too. I was on Accutane in my early mid twenties. Wish I would have known about it earlier. Most of my scarring isn't deep, but I am self conscious about it. I am an esthetician too and I was going to recommend that she put her son on Accutane also. I think it is a wonder drug that is often overlooked because some people have given it a bad rap.

Sherry Lynn · 09-12-2006, 06:48 PM

The ABSOLUTE BEST thing I have bought for my skin in YEARS is the Neutrogena Microderm Abrasion kit!!!! It was recommended to me and I can't believe the results! It has removed a lot of fine lines, and REALLY helped soften up a scar I have on my forehead from my accident! It is really gentle, too.

I got it at a drug store, and hesitated at first because it was expensive (I think it was close to $30) but it was well worth it!!!

It has a hand-held vibrating thingy (could also be used as a marital aid to justify spending the money

), these real soft removable pads and a cream that has a really, really fine grit. You put the cream on the pads and go over your face with it while it rubs and vibrates the dead skin away.

I give it

!

RLC12345678 · 09-13-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Meg

I am SOOO suprised your doc told you that. Sometimes acne is caused by a build up of cells that need to be sloughed off. There are some cases when acne is so bad that exfoliating spreads it around.

My doc said exfoliating with products that have sand or abrasive qualities is bad. Exfoliating by means of a chemical is great! My friend has acne and was using ProActive and it was actually making her face WORSE!

I told her to go see my dermo and she told her the same thing about not exfoliating acne with something abrasive. She recommended that she get a series of Beta peels to exfoliate her skin that way and clear out her pores and then start on Retin-A.

I have also been on accutane twice. I have been going to the dermo since I was in 5th grade. He wanted to start me on accutane then, but in order to be on it, I had to be on birth control pills. I did NOT like the idea of being on birth control pills in the 5th grade, so I opted not to take it then. I have been on everything from antibiotics to water pills to topicals....EVERYTHING! I started going to this new dermo about a year ago because I had just stopped taking accutane for the 2nd time and my skin was beginning to break out again and I was living in a new city. She asked me if I exfoliating my face and I said YES and she told me to stop that right away! Per her orders, I had 6 Beta chemical peels and then started using Retin-A after the Beta peel treatments. Both the Beta peels and Retin-A exfoliate your face, but not with abrasive agents, but with chemicals. My skin looks better now than it ever has and it feels like a baby's butt. I LOVE Retin-A. It also prevents (and corrects) wrinkles. I will ALWAYS use this stuff.

magnolia · 09-13-2006, 08:36 AM

I use the Oil of Olay face wipes/make-up remover each night. In the mornings, while in the shower, I use the Oil of Olay facial wash. Never used a lot of masks or scrubs on my face and have never really used astrignents as I've not had a problem with oily skin, even in my teens.

Emmsmom · 09-19-2006, 08:40 PM

I am an Oil Of Olay girl too. I use there little scrubbing disk to clean my face and then use their lotion for the face. It works good for me.

Ponyup · 09-20-2006, 06:40 AM

I don't wash my face, I have a phobia about water splashing on my face. I did buy some ponds things that are like a wetnap & I use those on the rare occation I wear makeup. I have really nice clear skin so I guess I'm lucky. I do use an Aveda mosturizer with SPF protection every morning.

RLC12345678 · 09-20-2006, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponyup

I don't wash my face, I have a phobia about water splashing on my face. I did buy some ponds things that are like a wetnap & I use those on the rare occation I wear makeup. I have really nice clear skin so I guess I'm lucky. I do use an Aveda mosturizer with SPF protection every morning.

You better be counting your blessings, girl!!!! I wash my face twice a day at least, religiously, and STILL have breakouts!

09-13-2006, 08:36 AM	#19
magnolia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 482	I use the Oil of Olay face wipes/make-up remover each night. In the mornings, while in the shower, I use the Oil of Olay facial wash. Never used a lot of masks or scrubs on my face and have never really used astrignents as I've not had a problem with oily skin, even in my teens. __________________ Suzi "Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been"....Jimmy Buffett

09-19-2006, 08:40 PM	#20
Emmsmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 612	I am an Oil Of Olay girl too. I use there little scrubbing disk to clean my face and then use their lotion for the face. It works good for me. __________________ MICHELLE

09-12-2006, 06:32 PM	#16
Shannon Guest Posts: n/a	I swear Meg, we truly were separated at birth. I was just getting ready to reply too. I was on Accutane in my early mid twenties. Wish I would have known about it earlier. Most of my scarring isn't deep, but I am self conscious about it. I am an esthetician too and I was going to recommend that she put her son on Accutane also. I think it is a wonder drug that is often overlooked because some people have given it a bad rap.

09-12-2006, 06:48 PM	#17
Sherry Lynn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 211	The ABSOLUTE BEST thing I have bought for my skin in YEARS is the Neutrogena Microderm Abrasion kit!!!! It was recommended to me and I can't believe the results! It has removed a lot of fine lines, and REALLY helped soften up a scar I have on my forehead from my accident! It is really gentle, too. I got it at a drug store, and hesitated at first because it was expensive (I think it was close to $30) but it was well worth it!!! It has a hand-held vibrating thingy (could also be used as a marital aid to justify spending the money ), these real soft removable pads and a cream that has a really, really fine grit. You put the cream on the pads and go over your face with it while it rubs and vibrates the dead skin away. I give it !

09-20-2006, 06:40 AM	#21
Ponyup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 659	I don't wash my face, I have a phobia about water splashing on my face. I did buy some ponds things that are like a wetnap & I use those on the rare occation I wear makeup. I have really nice clear skin so I guess I'm lucky. I do use an Aveda mosturizer with SPF protection every morning.

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