My 17 year old son has tried everything and I mean everything. Nothing helps. He gets cystic acne, blackheads and whiteheads. It is all over his face and some on his chest and back. He is a runner and his skin is very oily all the time! We see a dermatologist and nothing works, it just makes him even oilier. My main question is do these products contain the same drug as Sulfa drugs? Some say they are Sulfur based; I’m assuming that if someone is allergic to Sulfa drugs then they cannot use them. I feel so sorry for him because he is a great looking kid; they took the acne away on his senior pictures and he is model material. He doesn’t want to ask a girl our because of his skin. We wash everything, sheets, etc. in hot water and tide free. We even tried apple fasting and micro-derm abrasion. I would be willing to put him as an advertisement for you if you just fix it ASAP. Can you recommend what we need? Please help him!...Read Response
(asked by Jan H. of Atlanta, GA) |
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Based on the information that you have provided regarding your 17 year old sons acne prone skin, I am recommending a product regimen for oily, acne prone skin. Many of our Sulfur based products are beneficial for acne prone skin types however, since Sulfa is related to it, it is best to avoid it. The Acne Facial Cleanser (New) which contains 2% Salicylic Acid will help to encourage the sloughing of surface dead skin cells. This will prevent clogged pores and future blemishes. He can follow with the Alcohol-free Seaweed Cleansing Lotion which is a Witch Hazel based toner that will help to soften and purify the skin. After using the toner, I would recommend Control Moisturizer For Oily Skin. It is an excellent daytime moisturizer that will help to calm and soothe acne related redness. The deep pore cleansing Cucumber Tonic Mask should be used 2-3 times a week for 15-20 minutes to absorb excess oils and prevent clogged pores. He should avoid using any abrasive scrubs while experiencing breakouts. However, I would suggest the Glycolic Foaming Cleanser 2-3 times a week at night to deep clean, gently exfoliate surface dead skin to prevent blackheads and even out discoloration from old acne scars. The Drying Lotion is the perfect overnight spot treatment for surfaced whiteheads. For more stubborn cystic acne, the Buffering Lotion will help to calm the inflammation and promote healing.
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Categories: Acne | Teen Acne | | Tags: breakouts | healing | pimples | repair | spot_treatment | whiteheads |
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My question is regarding my 15 year old daughter. Her back and chest area are very spotty and she has quite a few deep blackheads, which eventually turn into whiteheads. She has scarred her back with all the picking and squeezing. Can you please recommend what products she should use to prevent more blackheads from appearing along with something to heal her skin and improve the texture? She has spots on her face, but no where near as many as she has on her body. ...Read Response
(asked by Gina C. of Purley) |
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For your daughters back and chest acne, I suggest bathing with our A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap which contains Grapefruit and Papaya Extract that will deep clean her skin and exfoliate surfaced dead skin as well as preventing clogged pores. She should avoid using any scrubs or sponges on the delicate breakout zones as it will only further irritate her skin. After showering applying Special Cleansing Lotion O (For chest and back only) with a cotton pad to dry up blemishes and prevent future breakouts. Using the Drying Mask on acne prone areas of her chest and back will reduce surface oiliness and control breakouts while drying up acne-affected areas. As spot treatments our Drying Lotion is excellent at clearing up and soothing whiteheads overnight while our Buffering Lotion is designed to target and prevent deep, cystic blemishes. The Drying Cream can be used daily to dry up small pimples that appear as raised bumps in oily areas of her skin.
I am recommending a skin care regimen for combination skin with occasional breakouts. For her face the Enzyme Cleansing Gel will not only remove face make-up and pore-clogging debris but maintain her skins natural moisture. To disinfect her skin and prevent any future breakouts use the Special Cucumber Lotion which will promote proper healing. She needs to hydrate her skin without clogging any of her pores and the Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF-17) is highly absorbent and provides protection from the sun. To absorb excess oils and to prevent future blackheads our Flower & Tonic Mask will soothe her skin and create a smoother refined look. Our world famous Drying Lotion made with a blend of Calamine and Salicylic Acid heals and dries those unsightly whiteheads.
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Categories: Acne | Back & Chest Acne | Teen Acne | | Tags: back_and_chest | blackheads | scarring | whiteheads |
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My skin can be oily and dry. Very oily in the t-zone and can be dry around the sides of my nose and lips. Weekly breakouts and blackheads on my chin and nose areas while I also get tiny whitish bumps on my forehead. Please help!...Read Response
(asked by Diane W. of Freehold, NJ) |
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Being your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others, you have combination skin, the most common skin type. Because each area has its own needs, combination skin is the most difficult to care for properly and requires the proper selection of skin care products. We recommend a regimen using our Seaweed Cleansing Soap containing small grains of seaweed to gently exfoliate the skin while cleansing. Followed by the Seaweed Cleansing Lotion, a mild astringent to disinfect and soothe skin while removing pore clogging dirt and oil. To help retain your skins natural moisture, use our Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream which will reduce the look of dry, tired eyes. Apply the Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF-17) during the day to help hydrate your skin while adding daily sun protection, then at night using the A.H.A. & Ceramide Moisturizer will rejuvenate dull, congested skin. Two to three times a week the Flower & Tonic Mask will deep clean your skin while lifting dirt and impurities that cause blackheads and breakouts. The Drying Cream, a spot treatment with light concealing qualities, can be used daily to dry and heal pimples that are inflamed and infected. Our famous Drying Lotion, which contains Salicylic Acid and Calamine to help heal and soothe eruptions, is an excellent spot treatment for those stubborn surface whiteheads.
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Categories: Acne | | Tags: blackheads | breakouts | bumps | dry | oily | pimples | whiteheads |
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