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Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:46 am  |
I tried the whole Proactiv 3-step system last year, but was really inconsistent with it. That was before I had patience with skin products. So of course, I couldn't say whether it worked or not, but I'd like to try again.
I'd like to just use the Proactiv Repairing Lotion alone instead of the whole system so I don't terrorize my skin with a bunch of new products. Plus my current routine is non-irritating and I'm not red -- just pimply. So I say, why make dramatic changes to something that's positive?
Every morning and night, I cleanse with Cetaphil. For exfoliation, I brought DHCC back into my routine a little over a week ago. My skin dries out and gets irritated easily so the combo of Cetaphil and Dr. H is nice and I haven't had any irritation with it -- just zits haha. I've also been making a zinc mask (same way you'd make an aspirin mask) just to see if that did anything. It might just be my imagination (or a good week) but the pimples around my mouth and chin are smaller and don't hurt as much as they usually do. Also, when I remember  I use a toner of half ACV and half water so as to not dry out my skin.
Now I'd like to treat the zits with something that's worked for a majority of people and that's where the Proactiv comes in. I tried Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment which helped, but I want something that's going to be a bigger help. I just can't deal with the huge array of oils out there and trying to mix and match to suit my skin. I'd like to keep it simple.
I remember liking the Repair Lotion because it made my skin feel really smooth and I liked touching my face (naughty naughty  ). I'm a little concerned that it's going to be drying. Maybe I could dilute it with something? Or start off by using it every other day or maybe just at night? What do you think?
I'm two days away from purchasing a Shiseido sunscreen (tomorrow is pay-day  ) because it's the only one that doesn't leave my face shiny or leave that gross film of oil. And better yet, when I put it on at Sephora, it made my face feel really smooth too. Hopefully, it will do that again! Could I just use this as a daytime moisturizer?
This is a little off topic, but I want to try other products and don't know how to incorporate them into my routine.
Laura Mercier's Skin Illuminating Brightener with SPF 15. Would I use it after the Proactiv? Before Shiseido?
Jergen's Natural Glow. When do you throw this into your routine and what do you suggest I do?
Sorry I'm always bombarding you guys with questions... IT'S JUST THAT YOU'RE SO DAMN SMART AND LOVELY AND BEAUTIFUL
(flattery works, flattery works, flattery works  )
Anyway, hope to get some responses from ya. Later gators! |
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female, 19, dry skin type, breakouts around mouth/chin, few blackheads on cheeks, and keratosis pilaris |
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Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:26 pm |
| I've been using Proactiv on and off since 1999. I've tried other things but when I have a bad breakout I always end up pulling it out of the cupboard. My breakouts are mostly hormonal so at that time of the month I use the repairing lotion in the morning after cleansing and vitamin c and then I use sunblock. I only use the proactiv cleanser when I have a breakout because it is harsh and drying but I haven't found anything that works as well at getting rid of them. |
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Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:14 pm |
| Thanks freefall! I think I will just stick to the Repair Lotion because the cleanser is too rough. I don't like the little tiny grains against my skin, it's too irritating. Do you use any other products along with your routine? |
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female, 19, dry skin type, breakouts around mouth/chin, few blackheads on cheeks, and keratosis pilaris |
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Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:31 pm |
Yeah, I use a lot of different things but I've never managed to settle into a routine. It's hard when I read this forum and people are constantly raving about things that I have to try.
When my skin is normal I use:
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Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream
Viver 20% Vitamin C Serum
Decleor Neroli Oil
ProCyte Ti-Silc Sheer Sunblock SPF 45
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Yonka Gel Nettoyant
Retin-A (I don't use this every day)
DDF Nourishing Eye Cream
Gatineau Electelle Lip Care
When I'm breaking out I add the Proactiv and Dermalogica Microfoliant for a little extra exfoliation. |
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