FINALLY an acne treatment guide that I actually agree with. Although the author of the Clear Skin Guidebook has written in an ‘I’m talking to adult women with acne’ conversational tone, the 30 day ‘clear skin plan’ outlined in the guide will work for everyone (boys, girls, teenagers, adults …if you’ve got acne then you will benefit from this guidebook). It may not work-work, as in completely clear your severe acne, but it will very possibly completely clear mild to moderate acne, or at the very least reduce the amount of active inflammations you’re getting, and quieten down the redness and irritation of your skin.
I’m usually very wary when I purchase a new product like this because I know for a fact that the Internet is chocked full of crappy eBooks that you literally have to hunt through to find the ‘gold’. Well, with this download I did find a good one. Perhaps not quite gold but close enough to it.
What I love the most about this guide is how it’s written by somebody that has suffered from acne over a long period of time, and by somebody who knows what they’re talking about. Actually, she’s just like me …although she’s also a Beauty Editor (which I’m not) and a naturopath (which I’m not either). Okay, we’re kinda similar.
The beginning of the guide goes into great detail about what acne actually is, how it’s formed and why we get it. I thought I knew all of this stuff already and would find it incredibly boring, but she’s written in such a friendly conversational tone that it actually made the sciencey stuff a little interesting. I also learnt quite a few new things when I thought I knew just about everything acne-related already. I even found myself jotting down notes not only for inspiration for my blog, but also things that I could apply to my own skin care routine and acne treatment.
The 30 day clear skin plan
The guidebook recommends a 30 day ‘clear skin plan’ which is basically a combination of a skin care routine, diet modification and supplements. I love a guide that follows my line of thinking Continue reading →
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I’ve been using a new product for a few weeks now, and it’s been working miracles on my skin. I didn’t want to tell you about it too early in case it stopped working so well, or in case it was just a coincidence that my skin was doing better, but I think it’s time that I share my thoughts and my success with this product.
Actually I’ve already mentioned it a lot in the High on Health forum and in some of my blog comments. It’s Paula’s Choice 2% BHA gel.
First, a little warning …
It’s important to note that this is NOT a natural product. So if you want to stick to a natural routine, then this product is best avoided.
BHA stands for ‘Beta Hydroxy Acid’ and it works by exfoliating the pores from deep inside the pore itself, instead of just on the surface like ‘regular’ exfoliators do. The active ingredient in Paula’s Choice BHA is Salicylic Acid which you may already have seen in a ton of other acne treatment products. Paula’s BHA supposedly has its Salicylic Acid at the perfect pH level to work properly, I don’t know weather this is true, but it seems to work well for me, and this product has great reviews from others that have used it on makeupalley.com
The gel also comes as a lotion if you prefer, and as a 1% which is a little gentler on the skin.
After using the product for a few days I realized that I should have bought the 1% because the 2% seems to be quite strong for my very sensitive and very dry skin. I can only use a very small amount each time (about half the size of a pea, yes I’m not exaggerating that …the bottle is going to last me years) and only once a day when the recommended use is twice daily. I found that if I used it twice a day my skin went a little pink and too dry. I’ve read posts in forums from beauty therapists who say that it’s bad to use BHA’s on your skin every single day, so I’m happy to use just a teeny tiny amount.
The directions on the bottle also recommend to use it underneath your moisturizer, but I found this to be too difficult. For some reason my moisturizer didn’t go on too well after I’d applied the BHA, even if I’d wait ten minutes after I applied the BHA, and …I don’t know, I just didn’t like it. So after I cleanse my face, I moisturize, then wait about half an hour before I apply the BHA. I wait for half an hour so my moisturizer has properly settled into my skin. Any earlier and it seems to make a bit of a strange mix of moisturizer and BHA on my skin.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple, why didn’t I discover you earlier?? I’ve been using this facial cleanser for a few weeks now and it is without a doubt THE best cleanser I’ve ever used. In fact, I love it so much that I’m really excited that I can finally tell you about it, and sadly it’s going to sound like I work for the company even though I don’t
Honestly though, I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to use anything else ever again. Hmm, maybe I should get a job with Philosophy.
I have dry skin so I’ve always had trouble with cleansers drying my skin out, or making my skin feel tight. This cleanser not only makes my skin feel cleansed, but it also hydrates my skin at the same time. Even better, it removes my makeup, including my waterproof mascara without me having to scrub at it.
Oh, and THE best best - it hasn’t made my skin break out, in fact …my skin has only been improving while I’ve been using it.
Here is a short video I recorded about this product:
Remember to always check a product out on makeupalley.com before you buy it (even if you’re a boy). That’s what I did, I find a great review of this product, so I checked it up on www.makeupalley.com and the awesome reviews from a ton of others that have tried the product was enough to convince me to try it myself.
If you haven’t heard about this Acne Free In 3 Days guide then I’ll be surprised because it’s almost saturated the acne market.
I thought it was about time that I reviewed it, because if you’re like me then you’ve always been skeptical of this product but a part of you is tempted to purchase it in case it actually works!
What I also like about this guide is that it’s 100% natural, so that means no taking medications and no using topical creams or gels. Anything that has the ability to clear acne without putting unnatural stuff onto or into your body is awesome.
Do I think you can really be acne free in 3 days? Well, my answer may surprise you. I actually do think that this guide can work for some people. Better still - I full believe that it is possible to clear acne in those cases as quickly as 3 days.
So who will it work for? Well, it really depends on why you’re getting acne in the first place. Continue reading →
I was doing some research today and stumbled across this awesome book on adult acne.
This book just proves what I’ve always said about teenage and adult acne - that both conditions can be very different and often can’t be treated in the same way.
What I love about this book is it delves into the psych of dealing with acne. You know - the frustration, depression and social isolation that can go with having spots. This is a topic that is often only brushed over, But Dr. Fried goes into great detail on how and why acne sufferers can experience these unwanted thoughts and emotions, and how we can combat them.
I went for a skate with a friend this morning. Before we left I caught my skin in bad lighting and saw a scattering of small white heads over my left cheek. These whiteheads scare me because I know they’re the result of clogged pores and they can turn into a pimple. I never experienced these until I first started getting acne a year ago. So I was feeling particularly down about my skin today, and when my friend pulled out his iRiver mp3 player, plugged it into his ears and started listening to Eckhart Tolle’s interview with Oprah about his The Power Of Now book, I put my head down and skated along feeling miserable about life and my skin. Continue reading →
Price: $19.99
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Price: USD$17.95 (118 mL)
(I took a star off for not being a natural product!)
Price: 16 ounce - US$32.00 
