Comments on: Step Into My Shoes – Acne and Battle Scars! http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars A beauty blog dedicated to bringing you the latest makeup news, makeup reviews, and beauty tips. We cover MAC makeup news, Urban Decay, Chanel, NARS Cosmetics, and much more! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:48:30 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pricillia http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars/comment-page-1#comment-368901 Pricillia Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:07:18 +0000 http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars#comment-368901 Awesome discussion! I went to the dermatologist for a flare up on my chest and while we discussed that he also noted my mild acne, it was so mild I didn't think I suffered from ACNE! I thought I just had really prolonged breakouts lol, but he gave me a prescription for something called Tarzorac. I used Tarzorac for 2 months before I saw any changes in my skin. It worked but the dermatologist didn't tell me that it is something that I have to continuously use to keep my skin in tip top shape. Any body that has ever used a retinoid knows all too well the burning, peeling, itching phase that ensue from use and I have dark skin so peeling was very visible, I was ashamed. Needless to say, i couldn't see myself using this all the time. I did some research online and came across african black soap and shea butter. I sampled some and decided to go head and buy a whole pound of this stuff. Let me tell you I have done very well at keeping up the results that Tarzorac afforded me with my daily regimen of black soap and shea butter. I buy mine from http://www.hosiaonline.com/, I highly recommend them to keep your skin flawless after an acne treatment. I haven't had a breakout in years. Both shea butter and black soap are organic so that's a plus. Honestly I will never go back to another retinoid, but I can say that it does work. Just make sure to have a thorough regiment okeep the results, i think that's where a lot of people make the mistake. They use a treatment and call it a day. Nope, you have to keep up the work. Awesome discussion! I went to the dermatologist for a flare up on my chest and while we discussed that he also noted my mild acne, it was so mild I didn’t think I suffered from ACNE! I thought I just had really prolonged breakouts lol, but he gave me a prescription for something called Tarzorac. I used Tarzorac for 2 months before I saw any changes in my skin. It worked but the dermatologist didn’t tell me that it is something that I have to continuously use to keep my skin in tip top shape. Any body that has ever used a retinoid knows all too well the burning, peeling, itching phase that ensue from use and I have dark skin so peeling was very visible, I was ashamed. Needless to say, i couldn’t see myself using this all the time. I did some research online and came across african black soap and shea butter. I sampled some and decided to go head and buy a whole pound of this stuff. Let me tell you I have done very well at keeping up the results that Tarzorac afforded me with my daily regimen of black soap and shea butter. I buy mine from http://www.hosiaonline.com/, I highly recommend them to keep your skin flawless after an acne treatment. I haven’t had a breakout in years. Both shea butter and black soap are organic so that’s a plus. Honestly I will never go back to another retinoid, but I can say that it does work. Just make sure to have a thorough regiment okeep the results, i think that’s where a lot of people make the mistake. They use a treatment and call it a day. Nope, you have to keep up the work.

]]> By: ppek http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars/comment-page-1#comment-349134 ppek Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:15:34 +0000 http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars#comment-349134 I had over scrubbed my face with a loofah about 2 years ago and that was the start of non-stop pimples. Beginning of this year I went to see the dermalogist and was prescribed 2 acne meds and worked like magic but this only stopped my acne. I had scarring on both of my cheeks. I looked into laser treatments but were too costly and some would not have worked on my tan skin (Asian). I decided to try Origins, Modern Friction for over 6 months now and have lighten the scarring and a little goes a long way. I only used this product twice a week and it works. I do not have to wear heavy foundation anymore to cover. Give this a try!! I had over scrubbed my face with a loofah about 2 years ago and that was the start of non-stop pimples. Beginning of this year I went to see the dermalogist and was prescribed 2 acne meds and worked like magic but this only stopped my acne. I had scarring on both of my cheeks. I looked into laser treatments but were too costly and some would not have worked on my tan skin (Asian). I decided to try Origins, Modern Friction for over 6 months now and have lighten the scarring and a little goes a long way. I only used this product twice a week and it works. I do not have to wear heavy foundation anymore to cover. Give this a try!!

]]> By: Shelby http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars/comment-page-1#comment-179789 Shelby Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:36:07 +0000 http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars#comment-179789 Hi Davina I read your post about using the DHC salicylic acne wash and you also use their deep cleansing oil before hand for your skin. I just ordered the DHC deep cleansing oil, and their salicyclic acne treatment system they have yesterday. I'm excited to give them a try because I have acne-prone skin, but I'm alittle nervous to try the deep cleansing oil, I'm worried it'll cause me to breakout more.. have you noticed since using the oil and the acne treatment improvement in your skin still? Hi Davina

I read your post about using the DHC salicylic acne wash and you also use their deep cleansing oil before hand for your skin. I just ordered the DHC deep cleansing oil, and their salicyclic acne treatment system they have yesterday. I’m excited to give them a try because I have acne-prone skin, but I’m alittle nervous to try the deep cleansing oil, I’m worried it’ll cause me to breakout more.. have you noticed since using the oil and the acne treatment improvement in your skin still?

]]> By: Raffaella http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars/comment-page-1#comment-140409 Raffaella Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:35:52 +0000 http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars#comment-140409 I use without problems and great results NeoStrata Lotion Plus - AHA 15 extra strength lotion with 15% AHA: it improve the visible signs of scar, even skin tone, improving overall texture when used as part of a daily skin care regimen. I use without problems and great results NeoStrata Lotion Plus – AHA 15 extra strength lotion with 15% AHA: it improve the visible signs of scar, even skin tone, improving overall texture when used as part of a daily skin care regimen.

]]> By: Amy http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars/comment-page-1#comment-51708 Amy Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:02:39 +0000 http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars#comment-51708 The dermatologist I used to work for sometimes prescribes the anti-biotic Doxycycline and Doryx (a brand-name, time-release version) for persistent adult acne (and like Accutane, it can't be taken during pregnancy). During some recent travel I was on Doxycycline for malaria prevention. I'm 25 and have had some relatively persistent acne since my teens, and this was the first time my skin was perfectly clear for months on end (even with climate changes, diet changes, and a lot of travel). Here's the problem: as soon as I went off the drugs, I broke out with cystic acne like never before in my life—my body went into withdrawal without the medication. My acne was relatively mild before, and now it's become quite serious. It only calmed down a little when I started taking Doryx again. I don't know if other non-topical medications have caused the same reactions in anyone else, but it's something to keep in mind. Obviously I needed this drug to ward off malaria, but had I known what a reaction I would have to it after the fact, I never would have taken it just for my skin. Has anyone gone off Accutane and had a reaction like this? As a final note, my dermatologist sometimes prescribes in-office glycolic and salicylic acid treatments for patients with adult acne. They’re really mild chemical peels (you don’t leave the office with your skin peeled off, but just a little pink like after a facial), and they have helped some people with scarring. I am going to try some of all your suggestions, thanks! The dermatologist I used to work for sometimes prescribes the anti-biotic Doxycycline and Doryx (a brand-name, time-release version) for persistent adult acne (and like Accutane, it can’t be taken during pregnancy).
During some recent travel I was on Doxycycline for malaria prevention. I’m 25 and have had some relatively persistent acne since my teens, and this was the first time my skin was perfectly clear for months on end (even with climate changes, diet changes, and a lot of travel).
Here’s the problem: as soon as I went off the drugs, I broke out with cystic acne like never before in my life—my body went into withdrawal without the medication. My acne was relatively mild before, and now it’s become quite serious. It only calmed down a little when I started taking Doryx again. I don’t know if other non-topical medications have caused the same reactions in anyone else, but it’s something to keep in mind. Obviously I needed this drug to ward off malaria, but had I known what a reaction I would have to it after the fact, I never would have taken it just for my skin. Has anyone gone off Accutane and had a reaction like this?
As a final note, my dermatologist sometimes prescribes in-office glycolic and salicylic acid treatments for patients with adult acne. They’re really mild chemical peels (you don’t leave the office with your skin peeled off, but just a little pink like after a facial), and they have helped some people with scarring.
I am going to try some of all your suggestions, thanks!

]]> By: Jeanine http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars/comment-page-1#comment-51457 Jeanine Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:33:34 +0000 http://www.temptalia.com/step-into-my-shoes-acne-and-battle-scars#comment-51457 Accutane! Accutane! Accutane!! I had cystic acne so bad that I had to do two rounds of accutane! Nothing else worked as well and I haven't had acne since - 8 years after treatment. My skin is now smooth and I never have breakouts anymore. I also take YAZ birthcontrol, which helps keep my hormones under control, my face smooth and acne free. To combat the acne scarring visit: www.skinbiology.com and learn more about treating the scars with copper peptides. It has completely smoothed out the surface of my skin. Also I highly recommend: www.makeupartistchoice.com for daily/nightly treatments and peels for acne scarring. Accutane! Accutane! Accutane!! I had cystic acne so bad that I had to do two rounds of accutane! Nothing else worked as well and I haven’t had acne since – 8 years after treatment. My skin is now smooth and I never have breakouts anymore. I also take YAZ birthcontrol, which helps keep my hormones under control, my face smooth and acne free. To combat the acne scarring visit: http://www.skinbiology.com and learn more about treating the scars with copper peptides. It has completely smoothed out the surface of my skin. Also I highly recommend: http://www.makeupartistchoice.com for daily/nightly treatments and peels for acne scarring.

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