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Since I've been off the pill, my acne has flared back up so badly.  This was the reason I got on the pill; for my acne.  Of course now that I'm TTC, I'm off the pill, and my acne is just out of control again. 

I read that salicylic acid facial wash shouldn't be used if you're pregnant, because it's in the aspirin family.  Benzoyl peroxide is safe though.  Well, no kind of facial wash helps at all.  I mean, I have pimples over every square inch of my face.  They are small ones just underneath the skin, but they are EVERYWHERE.   I can't stand it.

Does anyone have any home remedies, or other safe suggestions?  Thanks.

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  • SaintCitySaintCity

    Tea Tree Oil is supposed to be good for treating acne.  And its all-natural.

    I'm sorry you are going thru this - - so frustrating.

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  • Country Girl in the CityCountry Girl in the City
    I can't help but I can empathize.  I did not have acne as a teenager.  I think that is why my older sister hated me.  Now, at 37, I have the skin that I should have had at 15.  One night DH said "you have pasta sauce on your face".  Nope it was a pimple.
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    imageCountry Girl in the City:
    One night DH said "you have pasta sauce on your face".  Nope it was a pimple.

    Ohhhh noooo!  I'm so sorry.  Sad

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    imageSaintCity:

    imageCountry Girl in the City:
    One night DH said "you have pasta sauce on your face".  Nope it was a pimple.

    Ohhhh noooo!  I'm so sorry.  Sad

    I think that it is karma's payback for being such a smug teen.

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  • 10-4LilBuddy10-4LilBuddy member

    My dermatologist prescribed Finacea which is safe for TTC.  It has really cleared up and calmed down my skin.  I also use a tea tree oil facial wash. 

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  • SherryAESherryAE member
    Thanks you guys! Where can I get tea tree oil facewash?  Is there a specific brand you suggest?  I think I will also look into Finacea if I go see a dermatologist.  Thanks!!! :)
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  • shyntrueshyntrue
    I feel your pain!  Today I have a lovely zit right on the end of my nose!  I'm curious about this tea tree oil too...
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  • 10-4LilBuddy10-4LilBuddy member
    I think Sephora and Target have cleansers that contain Tea Tree Oil. It's usually on the front of the bottle. Body Shop makes some cleansers and a whole line of tea tree products. Good luck!
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  • SaintCitySaintCity

    image10-4LilBuddy:
    I think Sephora and Target have cleansers that contain Tea Tree Oil. It's usually on the front of the bottle. Body Shop makes some cleansers and a whole line of tea tree products. Good luck!

     Trader Joes makes it too!

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  • Bubs711Bubs711
    Is this true?  Will I have to give up my Proactiv if I get KU?  Should I be giving it up now?  I tried I Love Tomatoes, but it seemed to make my skin worse.  I have heard that tea tree products are good, but I haven't tried them.
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  • bridekimmiebridekimmie
    In regards to the tea tree oil I can say it does a beautiful job.  I am an LPN at a nursing home and one of my resident's daughters uses it on her mother ALL the time. The woman has skin like a 20 year old.  The only thing I think a little goes a long way and the smell can be strong if you are not used to it.  It could just be that the daughter goes crazy with it.  Best of luck.  I know what ya mean tho about the acne after bcp.  I guess it's a price we must pay if we want the BFP.  Best of luck to you. 
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