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Acne Advice?

HoneysuckleRose07HoneysuckleRose07
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Hi ladies,  My DH and I have been TTC for a couple months now and I was hoping I could get some much needed advice about acne from those of you who have been or are in the same position as I am.

I have had average to severe acne problems since I was 13yrs old.  I've always been perscribed Benzoyl Peroxide and Reten-A which I've used and had pretty positive results from.  (Nothing with Systolic Acid [Proactive, etc.] has EVER worked for me even slightly.)   I just moved, so I don't yet have a Dermatologist (or even an OB) at this point and was hoping I could get some advice about keeping horrid acne under controle with out harming a potential baby in the mean time.  I have stoped using my Benzoyl and Reten-A in hopes I can find something more natural and safer to use in preparation for becoming pregnant.  I'm open to home remedies, over-the-counter, whatever it takes to treat my acne sucessfuly.  I was hoping someone had been there and might have a sugestion for me.

Thanks so much!

 

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Re: Acne Advice?

  • melaniedelmelaniedel member
    Glygolic acid works wonders for me. Glyderm at dermstore.com. I get the Lotion and use it every other night. GL!
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  • gogoamygogoamy member
    I was using Differin prior to getting pregnant. When I got a BFP, I stopped it completely. I was totally waiting for my skin to freak out, however, the total opposite occurred. My skin was flawless all throughout the entire pregnancy! It was amazing and had never looked better. Maybe the same will happen for you? Just a thought! Good luck :-)
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  • KAK ;->KAK ;->

    I never had acne until I was an adult but I have battled it hard since. I've used everything!! Oddly enough, I went to more gentle and natural products and I've had much better results.

    I use black soap and/or purity by philosophy at night followed by philosophy lotion. In the morning I just use water to rinse my face and then philosophy lotion.

    I really think the black soap is what has done the trick for me...GL!!

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  • tomkat35728tomkat35728 member

    I switched over to Yes to Tomatoes products while I was pregnant and my skin looked amazing!  I break out on my face, chest and back, so I used the face and body washes.  I also use the Tea Tree Oil blemish stick from The Body Shop. 

    I agree with the PP about switching to a more natural soap.  I don't use black soap, but we switched from brands like Dove and Dial for ZumBar soaps.  It has helped my post-partum breakouts a lot.

    We also use free and clear detergent for our laundry, which we didn't before I got pregnant.  Not only has my skin cleared, but DH's has too.  He was prone to allergic reactions, eczema, etc.  Both of us have had a lot of luck just by purchasing products without extra chemicals in them.

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  • HoneysuckleRose07HoneysuckleRose07
    Thanks so much Ladies, this has helped so much! I'm super greatful for all the direction.
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