tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post2226963307778308720..comments2023-07-05T14:03:30.657-04:00Comments on It's Just Hair: My Face vs My HairUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-33284961985858120422012-06-03T20:48:18.647-04:002012-06-03T20:48:18.647-04:00I had no acne as a teen but began suffering in my ...I had no acne as a teen but began suffering in my 20s and 30s. Finally, after spending thousands facials, acne products, and different types of prescription treatments, i did a massive online research and decided that my issue must be addressed internally and not externally. So in my early 40s, I stopped eating beef. The acne on my cheeks cleared up right away. but the acne on my chin and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-72896980299671294902012-04-04T17:06:14.241-04:002012-04-04T17:06:14.241-04:00Thanks for commenting. I need to do an update post...Thanks for commenting. I need to do an update post about this. I am still struggling here but I have found a few more tools to help the good skin win. I will get a new post up soon! Good luck to you meantime. Hyper-pigmentation is horrible and covering can just make it worse :-(Nisushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087709536090227502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-6159198242048482392012-04-04T16:19:05.166-04:002012-04-04T16:19:05.166-04:00I've just been diagnosed and just started tryi...I've just been diagnosed and just started trying different oils. My face is really bad from the hyperpigmentation. I've been suffering since before I was a teenager and I am 33 years old still suffering from it. Hope your info helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-12023961484787644202011-09-13T08:58:06.364-04:002011-09-13T08:58:06.364-04:00I wish that I had found this post several weeks ag...I wish that I had found this post several weeks ago when I was diagnosed with PCOS. This post is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for sharing.@alwaysuntilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-36685793293321643742011-05-26T13:45:15.858-04:002011-05-26T13:45:15.858-04:00I really love this post. It's nice to see a fe...I really love this post. It's nice to see a fellow natural that is dealing with the pains of PCOS as well. I am only 21, but have been diagnosed with it for years now.Jarquishahttp://sheabutterafropuffs.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-59079384410300517872011-03-21T18:12:55.535-04:002011-03-21T18:12:55.535-04:00Great post, I think it's very true how things ...Great post, I think it's very true how things like this - adult acne etc are still hardly ever brought, so well done for doing so and I'm glad you found something that's working for you.<br /><br />I think the situation in England is even worse to be honest - I feel like GPs can be quite dismissive of acne complaints unless they feel it's really bad. When I was a teenager the GP hokeyhttp://thehokeycokey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-15253992738283579892011-03-16T18:28:10.676-04:002011-03-16T18:28:10.676-04:00I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it! And ...I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it! And I love your hair, it's so thick and versatile. <br /><br />I liked this post as well, I've always had great skin, until I went to college. And during college I was using all these cleansers and moisturizers and trying everything I could to make my acne go away. Especially because every bump on my face leaves a scar that lasts for 3-6 KayDanaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610094982403799239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-74980725405354955492011-03-15T05:39:05.382-04:002011-03-15T05:39:05.382-04:00Not sure about agave but it should not be pore clo...Not sure about agave but it should not be pore clogging and it has nice minerals and moisture, so why not to try! the thing about honey is that it is antibacterial and generates a small amount of hydrogen peroxide with water... and it has antioxidants as well. but, still, it is not vegan unfortunately. I will definitely research agave though, nice idea!<br /><br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-50546109542833411502011-03-13T21:24:38.762-04:002011-03-13T21:24:38.762-04:00Have you tried the Murad products?, they are reall...Have you tried the Murad products?, they are really good much better than proactive. www.murad.com is the site to get this from and it has worked wonders in my skin. I saw results immediately with these products. I'm so glad that you found out what was wrong with your skin and body, your skin cleared up nicely.Ericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-44246513818685052822011-03-08T20:50:59.025-05:002011-03-08T20:50:59.025-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this.
I, too, suf...Thank you so much for sharing this. <br /><br />I, too, suffer from adult acne, and it seems to be hormonal. I have virtually clear skin most of the month, and then I break out into these huge, painful pimples. <br /><br />I know I should go to a derm, but I'm so tired of being in doctor offices lol<br /><br />Anyway, I wish the best to you with pcos and the acne!LaToyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710486120286389690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-8612405179867414142011-03-08T16:00:22.083-05:002011-03-08T16:00:22.083-05:00Thank you for sharing your story! You are definite...Thank you for sharing your story! You are definitely not alone:)<br />I have adult acne, but recently decided to no longer use my medications. After about 4 yrs. of using creams & lotions, I'm really curious to see how my skin fairs after my efforts to get "healthy" (i.e.,drink more water, exercise, eat more veggies, get more sleep, etc.).<br />Glad you have found solutions thatChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532358185597781862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-82970483552618753992011-03-05T01:10:40.942-05:002011-03-05T01:10:40.942-05:00Can you post your skincare regimen?Can you post your skincare regimen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-88869322168956431582011-03-04T08:00:23.179-05:002011-03-04T08:00:23.179-05:00Love this post! Like you, I suffered from adult ac...Love this post! Like you, I suffered from adult acne as well. After trying various treatments, I finally discovered pure witch hazel and cotton pads. Whenever I had large, cystic pimples, I made a paste out of baking soda and water. While it dried them up quickly, as you know with fair skin, I had both red and dark scars! However, over time, they have faded; I've only been left with open Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008540864934919155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-28919921283446779922011-03-03T10:05:00.070-05:002011-03-03T10:05:00.070-05:00Thanks @Jade for the DR info. I will save that for...Thanks @Jade for the DR info. I will save that for sure. I am in the DMV!<br /><br />@annoymous !Honey! That sounds like it would work well. I wonder if Agave nectar would work the same? <br /><br />@everyone still plagued by this acne- I hope we continue to get some more great tips like the ones above.Nisushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087709536090227502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-23160395410154621292011-03-03T10:01:59.965-05:002011-03-03T10:01:59.965-05:00@Melyssa. There is def something to that! I'm...@Melyssa. There is def something to that! I'm lactose intolerant, to varying degrees at different times. Right around the time my acne was at its worst I was not able to even have chocolate or butter, even some dry cereal in my almond or soy milk would bother me. I was taking lactaid every day because I could not figure out if my bread had milk in it, or if the sauce on my food had butter.Nisushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087709536090227502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-53564774530124453692011-03-03T10:00:35.548-05:002011-03-03T10:00:35.548-05:00I'm sooooooo glad you all found this post help...I'm sooooooo glad you all found this post helpful! I feel funny with these pictures out on the interwebs, but I know I'm not alone and WTH- I did look like this for a while so *shrug* ... I guess... lolNisushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087709536090227502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-18972512988745373822011-03-02T18:07:00.596-05:002011-03-02T18:07:00.596-05:00I truly, truly appreciate your post. I have the ex...I truly, truly appreciate your post. I have the exact same skin issues and our skin looks the same except my scars are a lot worse. I will try castor oil and see if that helps. I love mineral makeup, but they never provide enough concealer which is the reason why I wear makeup anyway.Napfrocurlzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964045556596354204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-10204384995590817462011-03-02T17:00:36.385-05:002011-03-02T17:00:36.385-05:00I love your blog, and thanks for sharing your stor...I love your blog, and thanks for sharing your story. I have not suffered from adult acne, but I do battle with hyperpigmentation issues. If any of your readers live in the Chicago area, I recommend my dermatologist (Dr. Brooke Jackson; www.skinwellnesscenter.org)...She is removing my 22 year old tattoo as well!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683161438743587672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-27875242838822167242011-03-02T12:40:03.725-05:002011-03-02T12:40:03.725-05:00What I find particularly interesting are the conve...What I find particularly interesting are the conversations we (women) don't seem to haven often enough about hormones, GYN issues, etc. I'm glad that you brought up the connection between skin and hormones here. We sometimes make vague mention of being "hormonal" or whatever, but rarely discuss what that means, or the multitude of ways it can impact our emotions, our health, ourbeantownbrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925560477170672986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-45068902192611877582011-03-02T10:35:26.748-05:002011-03-02T10:35:26.748-05:00If you live in the DC Metro Area the best dermatol...If you live in the DC Metro Area the best dermatologist to see would be Dr. Eliott Battle. He is wonderful. At his (All Black staff) practice they offer laser treatments for acne and acne scars for our skin. He developed the laser treatment himself. Check him out at www.culturamed.com I've gotten the laser treatments and they work wonders. :)Jadehttp://www.flawlessmistake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-91248042408129870002011-03-02T10:22:43.596-05:002011-03-02T10:22:43.596-05:00Oh. Totally forgot. If you are in the DC Metro Are...Oh. Totally forgot. If you are in the DC Metro Area. Dr. Eliott Battle (Black Dermatologist) is the BEST to see. Him and the rest of his staff (all black ) SPECIALIZE in the treatment of African American skin. At his clinic they even offer laser treatments for acne and removal of acne scaring. He developed the technology himself. I've had the laser treatments. Its pricey but the results are Jadehttp://www.flawlessmistake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-91364225812325300582011-03-02T10:15:10.042-05:002011-03-02T10:15:10.042-05:00I too suffer from adult acne. I've been dealin...I too suffer from adult acne. I've been dealing with acne since I was 13. I was a practicing strict vegan from the age of 13-21. I learned eating right and using herbal remedies did nothing for my acne because my acne is hormonal. And no amount of soy or herbs was going to cure my acne. I too researched PCOS and went to see a Endocrinologist (Hormone Doctor). He did an total blood workup. I Jadehttp://www.flawlessmistake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-76889737520869623792011-03-02T09:57:53.551-05:002011-03-02T09:57:53.551-05:00Thanks for this post. Sometimes I feel like I'...Thanks for this post. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only adult in the world dealing with acne. My new years resolution this year is to work on clearing my skin and improving my overall health. So far is has helped. I am taking a multivitamin daily along with Flax seed and biotin. I am also working out 3-4 days a week now. I am not going to give up this fight against acne.Takiyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082311203799458800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-65885465976297680292011-03-02T08:27:31.475-05:002011-03-02T08:27:31.475-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this. I appreciate you...Thanks so much for sharing this. I appreciate your blog.<br /><br />I had moderate acne from high school through my twenties. I thought I *had* to have a cleanser with salicylic acid to clear the bumps and blemishes. After a while, I noticed hypopigmentation (light spots) on my cheeks along with the breakouts. I thought long and hard about what could cause this, and decided to cut out the S.Ab.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76237247264501745.post-37195580117208577102011-03-02T07:00:53.782-05:002011-03-02T07:00:53.782-05:00i know exactly how you feel. i was suffering with ...i know exactly how you feel. i was suffering with adult acne brought on by birth control pills! normally people say that birth control helps acne. i never had acne to begin with so i was going crazy during this breakout time! it was horrible, my acne is gone now but i still have scars. im using a bleaching cream to help fade the scars and its working pretty good. im glad your skin is better. and April Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025466098734831558noreply@blogger.com