Spot treatments

coco: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 10:29 AM; I don't have awful skin or anything, but everybody gets the occasional whopper of a pimple that simply must be dealt with! I've found that Clarins blemish remover (two little vials for $44) is effective but pricey, and I need to get a new one soon. Clean & Clear spot treatment did nothing for me - complete waste of money. Oh, I need a new cleanser, too. Any recommendations? I'm thinking of trying out Jurlique's spot treatment ($30 for a much bigger bottle than Clarins).

girl_interrupted: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 10:32 AM; I quite like Mario Badescu products. They are quite expensive, but as someone who's used supermarket brands for a long time, I have come to realise they just don't do anything for my skin anymore like they did when I was younger.
Mario Badescu has great cleansers and also the best drying lotion for spots.

jess3: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 06:15 PM; I use to have quite alot of pimples and had tried many things. I didnt think it would work but i tried proactive solution and OMG my skin is completly clear most of the time now. Any way i still get a few spots now and then but yeah, i dont know weather u want to resort to proactive cos its pretty strong and it does make your skin flakey sometimes, but id rather have that than spots. Actually when i first used it i got a bit of a rash but then i stopped using it and then used it afew days after the rash had gone and my skin cleared up. ALSO i use a very tiny amount of the cleanser and toner and the cream that comes in the kit, and i only use it once a day and moisturize twice a day. It lasts ages. haha im writing too much, in conclusion it worked wonders for me but its more like a complete skin system not a just a spot treatment. Sometimes if i get a really ouchy pimple i put ice on it and it helps...

jessika_xo: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 06:55 PM; I don't really get them, but when i do get one its very noticeable and annoying... ^ reading that, your very lucky because a few of my friends when they were 15-16 tried using proactive and it did nothing but make it worse.

All i can say is visit a Dermatologist and they'd recommend the best things to use (pricey)!, Roacctane that really strong medication that is meant to clear up your skin, don't go on it if you have a problem with depression, it also gets worse before it gets better. I use clinique stuff though, just the cleanser/ toner and my own moisturizer :)

jewljulia: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 08:06 PM; i try to take really good care of my skin and as a result i rarely get pimples but i have a lot of blackheads and i'm generally unhappy with my skin tone. i'd be interested to see a dermatologist but i feel like my skin might not be bad enough to get an appointment. Do you need a referral from a doctor?

jessika_xo: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 08:10 PM; You don't need bad skin love to see a dermatologist, you can go if your unhappy about your skin tone etc and they will help you.
Yes you do, but i do know some around where i live anyway you can just make an appointment to see one, but most you do from my friends experiences.

girl_interrupted: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 11:21 PM; Blackheads are my main problem too! They are the worst and nothing really helps.

jewljulia: said this on Thursday 30 July 2009, 11:50 PM; going to see a dermatologist is one of those things I really need to do, but never get around to. Do they just prescribe medications for your skin or do they provide other treatments too?
I know I hate blackheads! They cover my nose and no amount of facial scrub will get rid of them!

jessika_xo: said this on Friday 31 July 2009, 12:13 AM; They will usually prescribe medication for whatever problem it is, i know that there are special medications/creams that help get rid of blackheads. They also might refer you to a beauty place where they can do something for you, but mostly prescribing stuff is what they do!

girl_interrupted: said this on Friday 31 July 2009, 12:16 AM; I wish I could afford to go to one. Or even just a high-end beautician to have microdermabrasion or something. Would be worth it, I think.

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