Comments on: Step Into My Shoes – Body Acne and a Wedding, Oh My!

By: naiviv

naiviv — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:14:42 +0000

hey temptalia!

Try a citrus soap. Citrus will not only brighten your skin but it will DETOXIFY! I’m suggesting sexy peel soap from lush :]

By: charlene

charlene — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:15:21 +0000

i totally agree on the neutrogena body wash suggestion. i had a friend that broke out during pregnancy (and you know those can be hideous!) and now her skin is clean and clear!! so try neutrogena body wash with i think salicylic acid in it.

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:34:46 +0000

can u go to a dermatologist?
when my back broke out i went and he gave me cetaphil soap for washing, adapalene gel, and antibiotics which help from within.
Good luck!!

By: Mikella

Mikella — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:37:40 +0000

Hey Christina, sorry you have to deal with this 2 months before a wedding! Since you NEED something that will work quickly and effectively, skip body washes containing S.A., don’t use anything on your body other than Pears translucent bar soap, Dove sensitive bar, or Aveeno moisturizing oatmeal bar. (Those will NOT irritate your skin). Don’t use ANY scented lotions, or any lotions in general other than aveeno unscented (check the ingredients) baby lotion or lubriderm sensitive skin… and here’s the kicker lol PANOXYL 5-10% BENZOYLE PEROXIDE. It comes in a tube, it’s a cream/gel that you can apply a light layer of all over your chest back (affected areas). That will clear you skin. I’d follow with a LIGHT layer of moisturizer (one I’ve listed). Start by applying once a day, see how it goes, try twice a day, if no irritation, continue. Always keep showered and clean, clean clothes, sheets, pjs, etc. I tried to list products you could find easily in the drugstore, if you can’t find something, just ask your pharmacist for something that will not irritate skin (really mild ingredients) for a moisturizer or something. And if you can’t find panoxyl, there should be other options for BP 10% or 5%. Critty mentioned an EXCELLENT option as well, the Paula’s Choice product.

Another step you could add is: Clearasil daily blackhead clearing pads with sea salt (something like that), they contain salicylic acid.. my only problem with them is that they contain fragrance… BUT, they should be just fine for your chest/back. Cleanse lightly with the pads before applying the BP and lotion. Should be very easy to find, and a really good step to add, if you don’t mind another step

Hope you get cleared up!! I know how much of a bummer skin problems can be But there’s not a doubt in my mind that you will clear up if you stick to this/Paula’s products. Have fun at the wedding!

1. S.A. pads to cleanse, can do this anytime, even if you get sweaty, can take a couple with you in a ziplock baggie
2. B.P. cream/gel largeish tube couple oz, 5 or 10% bp (a bit over 5.00 if I remember right… maybe 6 or 7?)
3. Moisturizer: lubriderm sensitive skin or aveeno oatmeal for babies without scent (a few different options there, some are really inexpensive)

GL!

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:23:10 +0000

I highly recommend Neutrogena Body Clear body scrub i usto have some in the past and this took it away completely!

By: Sophia

Sophia — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:56:58 +0000

http://www.acne.org/regimen.html

Here you go here is a daily regimen I started using 6 months ago,it only took a few weeks at most to clear me up.

For some reason (hormones) I think I just started breaking out all over my forehead and chin it was not good.

I started this regimen day and night…Just wash your face with cetaphil gently, do not scrub! Pat dry and use on the spot acne neutrogena please read the website to get full details and you will be on your way.

The website was created by a guy who had horrible acne and this is what worked for him.

Drink lots and lots of water and keep a healthy diet.