Anyone else breaking out?

TobeMiller · January 2009

I haven't had zit's in years and now I am starting to break out on my face and back. Anyone else like this and do you have any cures???

What's the best kind of facewash? I have used Lever 2000 since I can remember.

febgirl · January 2009

My dermatologist gave me a product she said was safe during pregnancy called Glytone - its been a savior for me and I'm not breaking out anymore. It has a purple lid and if you google it people seem to be raving about it. I dont think you can buy it at stores - maybe just online or from your derm's office.

ALP · January 2009

Check your shampoo and conditioner and make sure they dont contain Panthenol. Panthenol is a very common cause of breakouts and backne.

I use Dove, which does not contain any Panthenol , but many products do (like Panten Pro V, etc).

Seatownbride2B · January 2009

febgirl:
My dermatologist gave me a product she said was safe during pregnancy called Glytone - its been a savior for me and I'm not breaking out anymore. It has a purple lid and if you google it people seem to be raving about it. I dont think you can buy it at stores - maybe just online or from your derm's office.

Seatownbride2B · January 2009

febgirl:
My dermatologist gave me a product she said was safe during pregnancy called Glytone - its been a savior for me and I'm not breaking out anymore. It has a purple lid and if you google it people seem to be raving about it. I dont think you can buy it at stores - maybe just online or from your derm's office.

is this it? https://www.glytone.com/acne/index.html

because it contains salcylic acid and benzoyl peroxide which really shouldnt be used while PG

febgirl · January 2009

I use the mild gel wash, not the acne treatment, but actually benzoyl peroxide and salcylic acid are on my sheet from my doctor that says they are safe to use during pregnancy. I guess every doctor is different.

PS... here are the ingredients on the mild gel wash:

WATER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERIN, GLYCOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TEA- DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, FD&C GREEN NO. 3, FD&C BLUE NO. 1.

kpeterso76 · January 2009

I've always had breakout problems and am allergic to benzoyl peroxide. I use Cetaphil as a facewash and my doc OKed salicylic acid - so I use Neutrogena face cream twice daily. It seems to be working OK for now, not nearly as well as my Retin-A used to though

febgirl · January 2009

I hear ya kpeterso, I miss my Retin-A too, and I can't wait to be able to get back on it - it was great for acne scars, discoloration and anti-aging!

I LUBBINS YOU! · January 2009

I just use some glycerin soap and wash my face 3x a day.

curvgirl · January 2009

I go through spurts, sometimes my face looks nice and clear and other times like now it breaks out, I did use a different sopa and I think that is what started the breakout. I have been using Neutrogena liguid fragance free and it keeps my face clear

MrsNnr · January 2009

It's been worse for a couple of weeks but today when I got home from work and looked in the mirror it is horrible! I have never broken out SO badly... Not so much on my back but on my face and neck! Sad

Perfectly.Imperfect · January 2009

Save for some minor whiteheads here and there, my skin is better than it's been in quite some time. If you are worried about chemicals and acids and all that scary stuff on your face, why not go all-natural? It's a little more expensive, depending upon what you use, but it's safer and in my experience, usually works much better. I get my face stuff from LUSH (www.lush.com) and I swear by just about everything they carry. GL with the skin and product searches!

alicemay · January 2009

Perfectly.Imperfect:
Save for some minor whiteheads here and there, my skin is better than it's been in quite some time. If you are worried about chemicals and acids and all that scary stuff on your face, why not go all-natural? It's a little more expensive, depending upon what you use, but it's safer and in my experience, usually works much better. I get my face stuff from LUSH (www.lush.com) and I swear by just about everything they carry. GL with the skin and product searches!

i LOOOVE lush products!!! handmade, natural, and smell better than any other products out there... even though they cost more i totally think they're worth it.

meg1974 · January 2009

My face is breaking out like crazy. I used to get zits every now and then, and used benzoyl peroxide. But I've stopped using that since getting PG. I use Mary Kay timewise facial wash, which worked well before, but now it doesn't help the zits.

I got some Burt's Bees all natural blemish stick a few days ago, and so far it has done nothing.

MrsLeslie030405 · January 2009

Luckily not so far... I normally breakout bad around AF time but am clearer lately (YEA!) but I wanted to keep this post in my cross check in case I do!

I have VERY sensitive skin and react badly to anything with fragrance in it... it is one of the top skin allergens say my dermo doc... Try a more mild shampoo & conditioner & facial wash:

Free & Clear Shampoo

Lavender and Avocado Intensive Conditioner by John Masters Organics ...I get from Whole Foods

Neutrogena Liquid Neutrogena, Facial Cleansing Formula, Fragrance Free ...I get from Walmart or Target