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Question

I need product recommendations as well as a regimen with steps, like 1. Wash 2..... etc.

Answer 1

I looooove the Patricia Wexler Acne line that sells at Bath &amp; Bodyworks...try the sample kit if you&#039;re not sure you want to invest in it. My skin started clearing up in about 3 days with no drying, peeling, or shine. I was able to use the kit for about 2 months...it sells for about $40 online and in the store.

I tried Murad, ProActive, Acne Free, BP, you name it and those things worked for a few months and then stopped working. I also went to a dermatologist who prescribed antibiotics and Retin-A...and even all that didn&#039;t work as well as the Wexler line.  

Answer 2

Im on my 3rd day of using AcneFree Severe; and i have already noticed less pimples on my face and pimples that are less inflamed, and some of my blackheads are even gone! So right now i am reccomending it to everyone.

Its only about $25 - $30 dollars and is supposively (as everyone says) better and less expensive than ProActive (but i have not tried ProActive because of all the complaints and bad reviews of it). And it dosent make your skin dry, it actually makes it somewhat softer.

I got the Severe because when i tried the regular, it didnt do anything; not that i have severe acne, but that the regular just didnt work well for me, knowing how many blackheads i have, and how i get some white heads that never seem to dry out. So to not waste money, try the severe first, it will give you better results!

MORNING:

1. Wash your face with the antibacterial cleanser

2. Pat the corrective toner over your face

3. massage the Repair lotion over your face

EVENING:

1. Wash your face with the antibacterial cleanser

2. Pat the corrective toner over your face

3. Wait 10 minutes. Then Put the retinol cream on all your zits as a spot treatment.

Then start again!

I have been using it for 3 days already, and i have already seen results! I highly reccomend it now, hopefully after a couple of weeks most of my pimples go away!

Good Luck to you, and everyone else who tries this amazing product!

Hope I helped :)

Answer 3

PROACTIVE!!

i know its promoted way too much, but it works. i dont have zits. at alllllll. its a cleanser, then a toner, then a lotion. it&#039;ll make your face really soft too. :)

good luck!

Answer 4

don&#039;t get proActive it irritates so many peoples skin.

Go to neutrogena.com  and click skin ID.

You&#039;ll take this quiz thing or w.e and it will tell you the 3 products you need and you can order them right there. 39.90 but worth it!

Answer 5

I have not had bad acne until like a yr after highschool and now all of a sudden it&#039;s bad but I have ProActive and have been using it diligently for 5 -6 months and nothing....absolutely nothing but acne and dry skin....

You might want to try something different

Answer 6

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it&#039;s a broad question!

DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS usually do not give you good results.

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE!  Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples&#039; needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you.  I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that&#039;s great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it&#039;s gone. It&#039;s truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you&#039;re a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As  I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle