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Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:25 am  |
| Please help me find a natural topical products for my 11yr. old daughter. She has inherited her father's oily skin. Biggest problem area is her forehead which looks absolutely terrible. It is totally covered with red, raised pimples. I make her wash her hair everyday since it is also oily. She also uses Clearasil face pads several times a day. I am looking for a topical all natural solution. Thanks |
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Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:28 pm |
Using Clearasil face pads could be making her skin more oily since they contain alcohol.
Take a look at garden of wisdom. I know they have a bunch of acne products. I personally like the tea tree serum and the sulfur mask. |
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Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:12 pm |
What products are you using to cleanse her face and hair at present? Does she allow the residues/ bubbles of any hair product to rinse over her forehead in the shower? Clearasil pads multiple times a day will be over-exfoliating and over-drying, it may be her poor face and scalp are pumping out sebum in order to protect themselves. Damaging the protective acid mantle/ stratus corneum allows acne bacteria to gain entry, and having broken skin will increase the chance of chemical irritation ... vicious cycle.
Also does your whole family consistently meet or exceed all your government's recommendations for healthy eating? Excess oil production could indicate a stressed system or hormone imbalances, both of which can be improved with diet modification. What is your budget for your daughters skin and haircare?
ETA: looks like the Clearasil pads contain salicylic acid and/ or benzoyl peroxide! Please throw them away. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:25 pm |
| I do not have any experience with acne since I have always had very clear skin that was on the drier side. I have used products from Garden of Wisdom and trust the company so I will look into that. I cook healthy, wholesome foods and stay away from package and fast foods but my daughter loves carbs. and chocolate so I try to limit her on that. I also urge her to drink plenty of water. I will stop her from using Clearasil immediately! |
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Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:41 pm |
| Starlight wrote: |
| I do not have any experience with acne since I have always had very clear skin that was on the drier side. I have used products from Garden of Wisdom and trust the company so I will look into that. I cook healthy, wholesome foods and stay away from package and fast foods but my daughter loves carbs. and chocolate so I try to limit her on that. I also urge her to drink plenty of water. I will stop her from using Clearasil immediately! |
Perhaps try steering her onto low glycaemic index carbs and low sugar dark chocolate? You probably already know the other stuff is inflammatory/ stressful to the body. If you can 'persuade' her to have a really substantial low GI breakfast, research suggests she is less likely to opt for sugary or fatty foods later in the day. 
Do also let me know what you are using to cleanse her face and hair, if there are sulphate surfactants particularly. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:37 pm |
| Firefox7275 wrote: |
| Starlight wrote: |
| I do not have any experience with acne since I have always had very clear skin that was on the drier side. I have used products from Garden of Wisdom and trust the company so I will look into that. I cook healthy, wholesome foods and stay away from package and fast foods but my daughter loves carbs. and chocolate so I try to limit her on that. I also urge her to drink plenty of water. I will stop her from using Clearasil immediately! |
Perhaps try steering her onto low glycaemic index carbs and low sugar dark chocolate? You probably already know the other stuff is inflammatory/ stressful to the body. If you can 'persuade' her to have a really substantial low GI breakfast, research suggests she is less likely to opt for sugary or fatty foods later in the day.
Do also let me know what you are using to cleanse her face and hair, if there are sulphate surfactants particularly. |
Her shampoo is a problem and I am searching for a shampoo for oily hair that does not make her hair dry and brittle. I use sulfate free shampoo for dry hair. Any recommendations on shampoo would be appreciated. Thanks |
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Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:15 am |
| Starlight wrote: |
| Firefox7275 wrote: |
| Starlight wrote: |
| I do not have any experience with acne since I have always had very clear skin that was on the drier side. I have used products from Garden of Wisdom and trust the company so I will look into that. I cook healthy, wholesome foods and stay away from package and fast foods but my daughter loves carbs. and chocolate so I try to limit her on that. I also urge her to drink plenty of water. I will stop her from using Clearasil immediately! |
Perhaps try steering her onto low glycaemic index carbs and low sugar dark chocolate? You probably already know the other stuff is inflammatory/ stressful to the body. If you can 'persuade' her to have a really substantial low GI breakfast, research suggests she is less likely to opt for sugary or fatty foods later in the day.
Do also let me know what you are using to cleanse her face and hair, if there are sulphate surfactants particularly. |
Her shampoo is a problem and I am searching for a shampoo for oily hair that does not make her hair dry and brittle. I use sulfate free shampoo for dry hair. Any recommendations on shampoo would be appreciated. Thanks |
Why do you think her shampoo is a problem? Also, you might want to look into some chagrin valley products: http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=44431&highlight=&sid=4169626e85bb2fabf28aa6a43bdb938e
They are completely natural and do not use any sulfates at all. They have some great reviews on makeupalley if you do a search. |
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amapolita
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Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:20 am |
I used those Neutrogena/Stridex type pads a lot as a teenager, too, and they never did any good. I use them as an adult to wipe down my back and chest before bed, and they seem to be good for chasing away body acne, but that's about it.
Some basics that have nothing to do with products:
Change her pillowcase at least once a week, twice if possible. Same goes for the towel she uses to dry her face, and her washcloth (if she uses one).
If she touches her face a lot, try helping her to break the habit. This is nowhere near as easy as it sounds; I still catch myself doing it a lot.
As far as natural products, I know that many people have a lot of success spot-treating with tea tree oil. |
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Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:44 am |
| Starlight wrote: |
Her shampoo is a problem and I am searching for a shampoo for oily hair that does not make her hair dry and brittle. I use sulfate free shampoo for dry hair. Any recommendations on shampoo would be appreciated. Thanks |
Why do you think oily hair needs a different type of cleanser to dry hair? Any harsh or gentle surfactant (anionic, cationic, non-ionic) will remove sebum with good shampooing technique. Conditioner-only washing is often used by long hairs and curly girls to remove coconut or other oils after an intensive treatment. I use this method myself including after not washing my hair for over a week whilst unwell. For reference approximately half of my armpit length hair was coated in sebum! 
Sulphates can actually cause or increase oiliness, plus the bubbles are likely to be irritating your daughters inflamed forehead. Personally I would switch her to your sulphate free shampoo/ face cleanser/ shower gel for a couple of weeks then reassess how oily her skin is. I found my T-zone and scalp were less oily overnight, but some find there is a period of adjustment. A moisturiser such as CeraVe may help speed the repair of her skin barrier, and is non-comedogenic (will not block pores).
Sorry to disagree with Oasisjc but I would not move straight from sulphates to an alkaline soap on irritated, inflamed or broken skin. IMO the stratus corneum/ acid mantle/ sebaceous glands should be allowed to calm down and repair. Furthermore some of the oils and butters in these bars - whilst wonderful for hair condition - are comedogenic. Alkaline products destroy the protective acid mantle, which is important for keeping bacteria out. By all means try these over the longer term, once you have the oiliness or acne under control.
HTH! |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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cbhattarai
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Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:00 am |
Follow this:
se gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and soaps.
To prevent dry skin and rashes, apply liberal amounts of moisturizer after bathing.
Initiate early sun-protection behaviors, including:
The regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen that offers a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
If child is prone to skin irritation or allergic reactions, select a physical or chemical-free sunscreen with the ingredients zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
Reapply sunscreen approximately every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, where possible.
Seek shade when appropriate, and remember that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand because they reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn. |
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:27 pm |
Hi, I can understand your concern for your daughter. But stressing yourself and her that too when she is just 11 will make it even more difficult to treat pimples. Because all studies suggest that stress aggravates pimples.
You are already doing well by cooking healthy food and urging her to drink water. This will help in the long run. And it’s a myth that chocolates cause pimples, so there is nothing wrong in indulging her with chocolates occasionally. As for pimple treatment product, Proactiv offers a wide range of products suited for oily and pimple prone skin. You can opt for Proactiv acne solution to treat your daughter’s pimples. It has helped many in treating pimples. Also their Oil control cream keeps oil at bay. But don’t forget to consult your pediatrician before starting any topical treatment as your daughter is just 11 yrs old. The doctor would know your child’s medical history, thus would be in a better position to suggest you the right treatment for her pimples. In the meanwhile you need to ensure that she doesn’t develop any inferiority complex because of her pimples. Studies have shown that acne and pimple affects a person more emotionally and mentally than physically. Hope it helps. |
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Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:22 pm |
| Try QV facial cleasner. |
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scpocky
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Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:01 pm |
Proactive is a common choice for adolescents.... Many teens (and my old classmates) jumped straight into proactive with varying results. But it is an incredibly harsh product. I do not recommend it (those darn tv ads)!
Instead...
I remember using the old asprin mask trick. Dissolving a few asprin in water (and mixing with a tad of honey- optional). You can find many reviews on this. Acne.org is a good site for natural home remedies (baking soda, apple cider vinegar).
Also Paula's Choice or any brand's BHA products can help keep bumps at bay (for a majority). This helped me as well. |
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