Proactive skin care question.....?

So here's the scenario......


I've been using the Proactive 3 step skin care set for about a week now. I've been using it twice a day, morning and night. The first three or four days my skin cleared up %26amp; became less oily, my skin tone evened out, and my pores shrank and I thought everything was all good. But the past couple days, my skin started to itch and got dry and flaky. Anyways, I was wondering if I should cut down to using it just once a day and if I do should I use it in the morning or at night. I also want to know if it's ok to use the clean %26amp; clear brand daily pore cleanser (either morning or night when I'm not using proactive) and c%26amp;c advantage spot treatment on top of using proactive?


Sorry for the long question ; )Proactive skin care question.....?
Honestly the same thing happened to me. I got the dry itchy flaky skin....especially around my jaw line and chin. I would just put some type of oil free moisturizer (proactive also has a good moisturizer) on those spots only when I went to bed, and now I don't have one problem at all. Definitely stick w/ it, it takes time and you need to use it 2 times a day or you won't get the full benefits of it. Unfortunately if you do stop using it and miss a day its like you have to start all over, so I recommend being strict about never skipping a treatment. I never do and I am break out free other that that lovely time of the month where I might get one or two. Other than that, DO NOT touch your face it will only make it worse. Good luck and stick w/ it!! It will pay off!Proactive skin care question.....?
clean and clear daily pore cleanser -ingredients


Ingredients


Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyethylene, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Glycol Distearate, Farnesol, Laureth-4, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Fragrance, Lactic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.





Proactiv Warnings: When using this product, using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product, may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to Benzoyl Peroxide. This product may cause irritation, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling or possibly swelling. Keep away from eyes, lips and mouth. Avoid product contact with hair and dyed fabrics, including carpets and clothing, which may be bleached by this product. If going outside, use a sunscreen. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


http://www.proactiv.com/system/system.ph鈥?/a>
yes if you start to use it once daily it should stop the dryness. I wasnt on pro-activ but i used to use something very similar and if i used it once a day i was fine but when i used it twice a day it dried up my skin especiallly on my forehead. Yes it is ok to use clean and clear whenever you want because although it has pimple fighting ingredients they are not as concentrated as proactive and wont dry out your skin.
You might want to reconsider using proactiv. The main ingredient in proactiv, benzoyl peroxide, is used to promote skin cancer in lab animals to study cancer treatments for humans.





Benzoyl peroxide works by chemically stripping the top protective layers of skin. These are the layers that used to protect your skin from the UV rays of the sun, retain moisture and contain the cells your body used to fight bacteria.





Clean and Clear does the same thing, just with different chemicals.





The damage caused to your skin from constant chemical stripping is similar to constant sunburns - with the same negative long-term effects of sunburn such as increased rik of skin cancer, accelerated aging caused by free radicals.





Maybe you should consider a more gentle routine that feeds your cells to keep them healthy instead of killing them?





There's a link to natural acne control in my profile if you're interested in learning more. Just click my avatar. Ask your mom to read, ';What Every Parent NEEDS to Know About Benzoyl Peroxide'; (link on my profile) and see if she still wants you to use it.

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Makeup/Skin care routine for 8th grade?

Im 13, going into 8th grade, and im starting to wear makeup this year.


I'm pretty pale and i have issues with zits. I would say mild acne. What should I wear? Also, what does toner do for your skin?





I was thinking:


Gold eyeshadow


Covergirl Exact Eyelights mascara


Light pink plush


Light pink lip gloss





Also, I was thinking about foundation/powder. Can you tell me about these, and is there a type that you can get for a reasonable price that won't cause zits?Makeup/Skin care routine for 8th grade?
Im in 8th grade too(:


There are many different acne stuff, but all i did was started washing my face and all of my pimples went away(:


Toner just preps your skin for moisturizer. It brings out your natural moisturizer and makes your skin softer. Heres what I use:





Foundation


Concealer


Blush/Bronzer (Blush in Spring/Summer Bronzer in Fall/Winter)


Eyeshadow


Mascara


Lip Gloss





Even though it seems like alot, it;s not.





1. Wash Face http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/鈥?/a>





2. Toner http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/鈥?/a>





3. Moisturize (They have different types for skin types, this is for normal types) http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/鈥?/a>





If your skin is clean, the makeup looks better(:





4. Foundation http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/product.as鈥?/a>





5. Concealer http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/product.as鈥?/a>





6. Face shimmer (instead of blush/bronzer) http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/product.as鈥?/a>





7. Eyeshadow (depends what your eye color is)





8. Mascara (water proof) http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/product.as鈥?/a>





9. Lip Gloss (again, anything will work)





Sorry it took so long(: Email me if you have any other questions. And it's all mark stuff because I get it for free, so that's all I really use(: Also, sorry for the links not working, I'm only level one(: Hope I helped,Makeup/Skin care routine for 8th grade?
I am going to be a junior this year and over the years i have realized that wearing less make up is the way to go! Always use a mineral foundation, stay away from the liquid stuff. Physicians formula would be the best mineral foundation for you, they have all different shades. You can wear a moisturizer before you put it on for it to last longer and through out the day with no touch ups or don't bother with that. You will not break out from it either. It is sold at your everyday wal mart for around $12. But if you want something to cover more try L`oreal Bare Naturale, Maybelline Power Powder, or CoverGirl TRUblend. For mascara Maybelline is what i trust, but covergirl lashblast works really well too. About the blush, i dont know about that because i've never worn any. To help with your breaking out, before you go to bed every night wash your face and then put Clearasil Treatment Cream, tinted or regular on. It is sold at your everyday wal mart for $5.
Here would be your routine





Wash your face with whatever soap/acne wash.


Put on a mosturizer or face primer.


Apply foundation/Concealer.


Apply a powder





Eyes


I wouldn't go for gold eyeshadow, it would be to flashy. I would go with a Light or Dark Brown. Or brownish purple.





Maybe even a thin line of eyeliner would be good on the bottom!





Here is a good concealer and foundation





A combination of Almay Nearly Naked and L'Oreal Quik Stick is perfect.





Nearly Naked goes on light but offers pretty good coverage and isn't heavy or greasy feeling. The Quik Stik offers awesome coverage, but I'd use it sparingly, as it is a bit thick and is more of a concealer. However, it's the first concealer I've ever used that didn't feel like I was putting lipstick on my face and doesn't make zits worse when you use it to cover them!





For powder, you don't really need it!





GOOD LUCK!
Hi!! I'm 13 and going to 8th grade too:D


I have zits too :( Yeah they suck, but I just got the Clinique Acne Solutions, and it's AMAZING! But its super drying after a while...It was very expensive though:( But what I can suggest is that you could maybe get skin care products w/ salicylic acid in it. That is something that helps heal pimples. If you don't want to spend the money on Clinique, try Clean%26amp;Clear, its really good too, and you can find it at drugstores:)





As for makeup, you chose really nice stuff :) If you wear eyeshadow, make sure you don't go crazy w/ bright colors, but gold is okay. I wear brown eyeshadows mostly, and since I have dark hair, I use black mascara and sometimes black eyeliner if I wear any. And for blush, make sure you don't put too much on because you'll look funny if you do lol:) And stick w/ lipglosses light pink/ clear. which you did haha :)


I don't really wear foundation, but I do have concealer just in case of my complexion.





I hope I helped and good luck!!!
I am going into 8th grade too I don't wear make up yet but I am thinking about starting this year. If you want a gold eyeshadow don't do one that is sparkly use one that is more shear. Use one layer on mascara which will look really nice with gold eyeshadow. I don't personally like blush becausee it sometimes makes people look cheesy but here is a good tip from Seventeen Magazine: Dab a cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks then blend up to your temples. Glide on a matching lip gloss to amp up the effect. You could also use a super shiny nude gloss on your lips to finish the look. Good luck!
im going into grade 10, and in 8th grade, all i really wore was





black eyeliner on my lower waterline


covergirl lash blast black mascara


light pink lip gloss


and because im very pale, pink blush





you dont really need foundation or powder or anything.





toner makes your skin a shade darker, which you dont really need, seeing as how young you are. and it also doesnt look very natural.





you can just use a cover-up stick. it hides the pimples if you have problem areas.





good luck, and dont wear too much. you dont want to look like a whore.





and also, if youre going to wear eyeshadow, only wear a light matte gold one, or it will stand out too much and look too try-hard-ish.





plus, youre never going to get rid of puberty pimples. even with the best face wash in the world. they will go away on their own with age (probably14 or 15 years old)
since your just starting to wear makeup i would only wear mascara and go for really full lashes and thats it.and nude or light pink gloss like you said. for your zits just put concealer and pressed powder where you need it. revlon has some good concealers and powders and they're affordable. to actually get rid of your zits use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash , its really good. just use it before you put on makeup and at night before bed. if you need more then a face wash just get a zit cream.


so overall


- 2 or 3 coats of mascara


- little bit of nude or pink gloss


- conclear when you need it


- wash your face regularaly





hope i helped !
Im in the 9th grade and I JUST started wearing Mascara thats it. So thats what i suggest. It'll really bring out your eyes
okay well in the makeup department i think when i was ur age i was wearing.





foundation-maybelline dream liquid mousse its about 7-8$$ or right now i suggest the revlon colorstay :)





concealer {if you need it}-the revlon colorstay one is awesome!! 5-6$$





eyeliner-aswell lol revlon colorstay 5-6$$ or the maybelline difine-a-line which is about 4-5$$





eye lash curler is a must lol!! only 2-3$$





and mascara-there are many good ones oout there here are a few:


covergirl lash blast 5-6$$


rimmel london sexy curvs 4-5$$


l'oreal telescopic 6-7$$





as for skin care:


i suggest the neutrogena pink grapefruit acne wash,toner and moisterizer. if so the clean and clear acne advantage spot treatment works well too :)

Acne skin care cream?

haiii.. okaii well about 6 months ago i was in a play ad i over heard one of my co stars talking to this other girl about this product she uses. She said she puts it on every night and it like sheds off a layer of skin so pimples cant live or something. She also said her doctor gave it to her. It starts with a 'B' but i cant remember.





Does anyone know what im talk about?Acne skin care cream?
no i have no idea, sorry. maybe give a call to the doctors and ask them, theyll be more help

Best skin care routine for 24yr old?

I'm Turning 24 soon,and i would like to start taking care of my skin a little more.I dont spend that much time in the sun.I eat healthy.





I cleanse/tone/moisturize Daily AM/PM








what other things should i start doing for Anti Aging?


I dont have wrinkles,but i do break out occasionally,so i need something that will NOT clog my pores,and cause acne.LIke what other stuff should i add to my Routine?.i use a eye moisturizer.daily also.I just need something else for my entire face..its a little Dull/blotchy right lately.Best skin care routine for 24yr old?
1. Go slow on makeup.


2. Take a well deserved snooze. There has never been a better way to rejuvenate and replenishing all the powers of your body than a good night鈥檚 sleep.


3. Improve your lifestyle. One of the greatest favors you can do your body is to quit smoking and stop consuming alcohol if you do!


4. Put a smile on your face. A smile does not cost you anything but does a lot of good to your entire health.


5. A positive attitude is seen well in your appearance and the way you conduct all that you do.

Daily Skin Care Rutine?? Help!?

OKay I have been using like the whole um acne care treatment from neutragena but its just not doing it for me... so this is what I have come up with





MORNINGS


oil-free acne wash cream cleanser


pore refining toner


illuminating whip moisturizer SPF 20


-OR- (depending on how much time i'll spend outside)


healthy defense SPF 45 daily moisturizer


on the spot acne treatment (if needed)





EVENINGS


make-up remover cleansing towelettes


oil-free acne wash cream cleanser


pore refining toner


light night cream (moisturizer)





okay for that do u think its ok?? the only question I have is do I need to use the toner at night and morning?? idk!





MAKEUP


mineral sheers liquid makeup SPF 20


lip moisturizer








okay the reason I put makeup in there was cuz makeup can make a difference on how good ur face looks rigth so is that makeup gonna be okay or can u recomend a good like foundation that wont mess with the acne treatment stuff and will cover up good if needed??








okay so over all what do u think!


OH forgot... all products are neutrogena just cuz its a good product and i can get it at walmart and for good prices so yaDaily Skin Care Rutine?? Help!?
i think thats good.


but you should try using more moisterizer at night


than in the morning especially if you have combination or oily skin.


and yes, you do need toner twice a day


because it removes any residue left behind from the cleanser.


also, try using an oil based cleanser instead of cream.


the oil will help disolve the sebum in acne better than cream.


and if after a month or two your acne still isnt gone, try clean and clear.


it works AMAZING for me.


[e-mail me if you decide to get it so i can tell you which ones to get.


or just if you have more questions]


hope i helped!Daily Skin Care Rutine?? Help!?
It's better not to use a cream cleanser for your acne-prone skin even though it says oil-free, better use a foaming one. Rest are fine as long as those products work for your skin type and it's alright if it doesn't work at first, just give it a month and see. Good luck!

Excercise - skin care?

Over the last few months, I have been drinking a lot of alcohol and smoking far too much due to various issues. I am not overweight but have not been doing any excercise.





Since new year, I have decided to cut back the amount I smoke - I know I should give up totally - and I am abstaining from alcohol for a few months.





I am 35 and the skin on my face looks awful - I have thick folds between my nose and mouth - think they are called nasibol folds - or something - and I have thick black bags under my eyes.





I just wondered; if I combined the above measures with walking a few miles each day, whether my skin colour tone, texture and bags under the eyes could disappear.Excercise - skin care?
Deep folds around the nasal area is a sign respiratory distress of the lungs, sinus areas. The areas under the eyes is bladder distress. Usually dehydration. Look into Face Mapping.


Exercise can and will improve circulation, but you need to change diet habits too. Stopping alcohol will help with liver, bladder and kidney functions. It depends on how much damage as too if improvement in skin tone, texture occurs.


One cigarette is just as bad as the whole pack. The lung tissue begins to heal immediately within 24 hours of no smoking. However quitting is difficult it is the best course of action.Excercise - skin care?
The word overweight spells out different things to different people. It's a good idea to set off at the beginning, and determine if you are really overweight for your size or not, by working out your BMI (Body Mass Index). To be honest, the sole method which clearly worked for me was wu-yi tea, it can be seen in the resource box underneath, they have a small number of free trials remaining, it was reported in Reader's Digest and CNN. I lost twenty five pounds, it clearly does work!
Cut out the booze and fags as much as possible and drink lots of water. Make sure you get your 5 a day (fruit and veg that is!!). Snack on healthy things like nuts, dried fruit etc. Get lots of exercise and fresh air - but make sure you wear a moisturiser with an SPF.





When you're feeling and looking lots better, treat yourself to a facial!
this should deffinately help, but what will really help on top of that is drinking around 2 litres of water a day- it sounds like a lot but it will do you the world of good.
Healthy diet and exercise will usually result in healthy skin. It's difficult to say whether the measures you've outlined will make those issues disappear totally, but I think you will see an improvement.
if u detox then u will be fine but u will notice that u get a few spots after detoxing for a few days this is just the toxins coming out of your system and after a week or so your skin will look radiant.

Arbonne Skin Care Question???

okay, so ive been searching for a product to treat my mild acne. i think i have found it, but first i want to know if anyone has had a bad experience with this product.





is it drying?


is it good for sensitive skin?


how long does it take to get results??


PLEASE ANY INFO is greatly appreciated!!





https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/show鈥?/a>Arbonne Skin Care Question???
In order to properly treat your specific skin type, I recommend talking to an Arbonne Consultant. They can help to customize a skin care regimen to fit your skin type and needs. Arbonne has several different skin care lines to help you including the Intelligence line for nomal to dry skin, Acne Clear Advantage for acne prone skin, and Re9 for mature skin.





When trying new products, consider that the normal process of new skin cells rising to the surface 鈥?cell turnover rate 鈥?takes 30-60 days; therefore you may not see the new cells that are stimulated by the products for as long as two months.





There is an initial period of adjustment that skin goes through any time you switch products or begin using a new system. This is completely normal and varies in duration, because everyone鈥檚 skin is different. It can take about four to six weeks for the skin to adjust to new products. During this process, it is normal to have new breakouts, additional breakouts, or a different reaction of some sort because the products are very concentrated and will bring impurities up to the surface of your skin.





Parabens are used as safe and effective preservatives in cosmetic, food, and drug formulated and protect against yeast, molds, and other bacteria. Because Arbonne's unique formulations are oil and water emulsions, they use parabens to offer broad-spectrum protection from yeast, molds, and other bacteria that are common in the environment and naturally occurring in water. They ensure long term safety for the consumer. Paraben sensitization has been reported when they have been applied to broken skin or when used in concentration exceeding 1%. Arbonne uses less than 0.5%.





If you would like more information or have any questions, I would be happy to help you!Arbonne Skin Care Question???
I can give you some information about the Arbonne Clear Advantage line. The products normally take about 4-8 weeks of consistent use to get a result, depending on how severe your acne is.





What's really great about the Arbonne line is that it contains both a dietary supplement to fight acne from the inside AND a wash, a toner, and a lotion to fight acne from the outside.





If you have more questions, I would be happy to respond further. You can contact me by going to http://mandybledsoe.myarbonne.com





Best of Luck!
No bad experiences my clients love it! Dont over use the product small amounts does not dry out most skin types. We have seen results in 3 days and continue use till acne is gone then get onto the Intellegence line, stay away from heavy creams!
Try Mary Kay's Velocity skin care. It is less expensive and is AWESOME! It works for all skin types, even sensitive and is made for teens.
i am an esthetician, i specialize in healthy skin care and Arbonne is not good, especially not for sensitive skin, it contains the preservatives called parabens, parabens are carcinogenic, in other words, they cause cancer. Just google the word parabens or toxic skin care ingredients and you will be alarmed and informed.

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