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PuppyLovinNurse · 07-10-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Max

I had a friend that used it and she said watch the commercial and put the pictures the there other way around and thats how it worked for her. You now how they show the before and after pics. just switch the before to after and the after to before.

That's how it was for me, too.

ChestersMom · 07-10-2007, 04:37 PM

It works really well for my son. A lot of things affect your skin though, diet, exercise, along with cleanliness. I know, from being a trained cosmetologist, that it's not good to dry your skin out too much because then your body kicks in with more natural oil production.

I now use Arbonne, which I love. You can find it on ebay pretty reasonable and even though it's a little expensive, it lasts stinkin' forever because you really only use very small amounts.

If she's eating lots of fries, fatty foods, etc., not much is going to help. And you're right about the water, the more you drink, the better everything is.

PuppyLovinNurse · 07-10-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChestersMom

It works really well for my son. A lot of things affect your skin though, diet, exercise, along with cleanliness. I know, from being a trained cosmetologist, that it's not good to dry your skin out too much because then your body kicks in with more natural oil production.

I now use Arbonne, which I love. You can find it on ebay pretty reasonable and even though it's a little expensive, it lasts stinkin' forever because you really only use very small amounts.

If she's eating lots of fries, fatty foods, etc., not much is going to help. And you're right about the water, the more you drink, the better everything is.

This is correct!

Safire · 07-10-2007, 06:19 PM

I still get occasional breakouts and I tried Proactiv and didn't like it. It was too drying, plus I've heard that it does something to your liver (an esthetician told me that). I'm still searching for a magic potion that really works. So far Olay is leading.

Regardless of what she uses, she should only wash her face once a day - at night - any more than that strips away the oils and your face will just produce more (too much) oil. She should also follow up with a toner and moisturizer. I think the drug store brands like Olay, Dove or Nivea do just as good a job as the high-priced 'endorsed' brands.

sims822257 · 07-10-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I got it and it worked for awhile and then randomly stopped.

I started going to a derm. and got on a prescription medicine and haven't had problems since.

Do you mind if I ask what medication your derm. gave you? I have used proactive for a while too and now all of a sudden it has stopped working and my acne is horrible again. I am trying to get a derm apt now to figure somethign else out. Thanks!

sims822257 · 07-10-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I have tried and tried to tell her that she needs to drink LOTS of water, she is so stubborn and says she don't like the taste of it! She wants it flavored!

Grrrrrrr Kids!!!!!!

What about the Vitamin Water? It is flavored but still mostly water and super yummy and I heard very good for you. Just a thought so she could have more water! Good luck with her skin - I feel her pain - I am 29 and STILL have acne - ugh - so frustrating and just not fair!

rrosenberry · 07-10-2007, 06:28 PM

Boy you girls should be on the commercial.

I've watched those commercial and also thought boy if I had that problem I'd order that stuff ..if must work.

Guess not.

trixiesmith · 07-10-2007, 06:28 PM

It works wonders for my daughter. She even quit using it for a while, thinking she could, and the outbreaks came back horrible. It is the only thing that has worked for her.

DENISE517 · 08-31-2007, 06:25 AM

My daughter uses the neutrogena stuff they have out. its a wash, night mask, and a morning lotion. then we got the spot stuff to go with and if she has them, she puts it on at night too.

the only problem we have found is if she goes swimming then it dries her face out around her mouth and chin area. but she just used more of the lotion and it was fine. she hasnt started yet and hasnt ever had a problem til the last few month, so i thinks she will be starting soon.

wengaroni · 08-31-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

What about the Vitamin Water? It is flavored but still mostly water and super yummy and I heard very good for you. Just a thought so she could have more water! Good luck with her skin - I feel her pain - I am 29 and STILL have acne - ugh - so frustrating and just not fair!

vitamin water has a good amount of sugar in it plus it's about 140 calories (1 serving) in each 20 oz bottle. which means, if the bottle serving size is 2.5 calories, and she finishes the entire bottle, she would consume about 350 calories from that bottle. it does have all those vitamins, but it also has all the calories. she would be better off drinking similar stuff like gatorade or powerade. smartwater is what i love to drink (it's from the same company as vitamin water). it's distilled water with added electrolytes to give you a boost. it tastes like water, but if she's interested in flavor, there are a lot of flavored waters out there that are about 5-10 calories per bottle (if she's watching her intake as well).

i used proactiv once and it totally dried out my skin to the point where it flaked. i forgot what active ingredient was in it, but it totally ruined my skin, even though it has worked wonders for others. i asked for a refund.

i use shiseido pureness and so far, i love it. i'm 23.

Superstarkba · 08-31-2007, 07:21 AM

I used it, and at first it burned, so then I start going to the dermatologist. They have prescibed me great meds!

Shadow · 08-31-2007, 07:26 AM

Have you tried buy Persagel ? You can by it OTC now and it works great!!!

sassypup · 08-31-2007, 08:02 AM

oh yeah, it's a miraclous product, it even gives you a smooth skim

kelleykrack · 08-31-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

My daughter used it and it seemed to work well for awhile and then it just STOPPED working....for no reason, no changes, etc.

She has tried different things from the dermatologist (like Differn, etc), but those didn't seem to really work well either.

Neutragena (sp) came out with some new acne stuff that we have tried, she is doing good on it right now......we will see how long that lasts.

We are making another derm. appt. for her too.......I heard tanning helps, but I don't know?

Tanning does seem to make them go away, but if your like me...i get a whole new problem...more FRECKELS...lol..

LunasMomma · 08-31-2007, 11:37 AM

My daughter used it for a while, but it did absolutely nothing for her

Then we bought the AcneFree set at Walmart and her face is clear finally

07-10-2007, 06:19 PM	#19
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	I still get occasional breakouts and I tried Proactiv and didn't like it. It was too drying, plus I've heard that it does something to your liver (an esthetician told me that). I'm still searching for a magic potion that really works. So far Olay is leading. Regardless of what she uses, she should only wash her face once a day - at night - any more than that strips away the oils and your face will just produce more (too much) oil. She should also follow up with a toner and moisturizer. I think the drug store brands like Olay, Dove or Nivea do just as good a job as the high-priced 'endorsed' brands. __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576

07-10-2007, 06:28 PM	#22
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Boy you girls should be on the commercial. I've watched those commercial and also thought boy if I had that problem I'd order that stuff ..if must work. Guess not. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

08-31-2007, 11:37 AM	#30
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	My daughter used it for a while, but it did absolutely nothing for her Then we bought the AcneFree set at Walmart and her face is clear finally __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

07-10-2007, 04:37 PM	#17
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	It works really well for my son. A lot of things affect your skin though, diet, exercise, along with cleanliness. I know, from being a trained cosmetologist, that it's not good to dry your skin out too much because then your body kicks in with more natural oil production. I now use Arbonne, which I love. You can find it on ebay pretty reasonable and even though it's a little expensive, it lasts stinkin' forever because you really only use very small amounts. If she's eating lots of fries, fatty foods, etc., not much is going to help. And you're right about the water, the more you drink, the better everything is.

07-10-2007, 06:28 PM	#23
trixiesmith Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 274	It works wonders for my daughter. She even quit using it for a while, thinking she could, and the outbreaks came back horrible. It is the only thing that has worked for her.

08-31-2007, 06:25 AM	#24
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	My daughter uses the neutrogena stuff they have out. its a wash, night mask, and a morning lotion. then we got the spot stuff to go with and if she has them, she puts it on at night too. the only problem we have found is if she goes swimming then it dries her face out around her mouth and chin area. but she just used more of the lotion and it was fine. she hasnt started yet and hasnt ever had a problem til the last few month, so i thinks she will be starting soon.

08-31-2007, 07:21 AM	#26
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I used it, and at first it burned, so then I start going to the dermatologist. They have prescibed me great meds!

08-31-2007, 07:26 AM	#27
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	Have you tried buy Persagel ? You can by it OTC now and it works great!!!

08-31-2007, 08:02 AM	#28
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	oh yeah, it's a miraclous product, it even gives you a smooth skim