the best pimple PREVENTION/MAINTENANCE product out there, needs help!

[niQQQ]

hi. i use for my face the ff:

-KOJIE SAN kojic acid soap-- 60php, watsons
-Nivea For Men Whitening Moisturizer (may spf 20 kasi) -- 120php

the best yan, kaya *** pimple prone talaga ako. so after a month or two of clear, fine, skin bigla na *** breakout ng pimples. dahil din siguro sa stress (im in college).
so naghahanap ako ng anything na nakaka PREVENT ng pimples. un kasi problema ko.. anything, astringent, cream, etc.. basta pang MAINTAIN at PREVENT.. (guys hindi *** mga panOxyl etc ha.. kasi pang CURE un diba. hehe)

so, help guys. TY!!

[yeah_boii!!!]

i also use kojie san.
super effective nya pampadry ng pimples. ginagawa ko, binababad ko siya sa face ko for 3 minutes. medyo mahapdi siya. pero kung kikinis naman mukha ko bakit hindi diba? ang raming nakapansin...laloo na *** mga highschool friends ko ang kinis raw ng face ko ngayon unlike before na madumi raw tignan.
nagkapimples ulit ako 2 weeks ago...ewan ko ba kung ano nangyari kasi sabay2 nagsulputan! bili agad ako ng kojie san kasi matagal na rin akong hindi nakagamit nito. ayun after 3 days natuyo lahat ng pimples ko. hehehe. important pa namans a kin dapat clear skin ako kasi im into selling beauty products(not kojie san ha!)

ito iba pang super effective tips to have clear and smooth skin

-drink lots of water!!!
(i drink 3-4 liters of liquid everyday)
-wag magpuyat!!!
(di naman ako nagkakapimples kapag nagpupuyat ako pero syempre pumapanget balat natin. nagmumukhang matanda)
-grapeseed extract
-alpha lipoic acid
-STRESSTABS

[medcitygirl]

hey bro, kojie san is fine. i just found out that kojic acid aside from skin whitening, it has anti-acne properties.
i think the problem is your moisturizer, the nivea one. andaming claims na this can cause pimples to others.(saw it in the girltalk forum)
why not try Oil of Olay complete(it has spf 15)? mas madaming hiyang with this if you are willing to try other product.
and i think taking a supplement like vitamin C (500-1000mg) , and zinc(around 25mg) may help.

[yeah_boii!!!]

oil of olay is...OIL (:lol: the name speaks for itself!)

the body composes of 70% water.
ano bang nangyayari pag minix nyo ang oil at water?

di makahinga ang skin kapag nilalagyan ng oil kaya ang result, nagkakarun tayo ng BIG PORES. at prone rin tayo sa pimples. its better if youll use water-based moisturizers like celeteque, NU SKIN, etc...

[Mree]

@yeah_boii!!!
My dermatologist advised me not to let the kojic acid soap stay on my face for more than 2mins as it tends to damage the skin. One more thing, the hapdi sensation is a sign that you should really rinse it out quick.

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@Threadstarter
I suggest find a facial cleanser that works best with your skin type, and when you do find that, don't switch as it may cause breakouts.

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I also suggest taking in vitamins. I take vit C. Make sure that you get the alkaline one, not the ascorbic acid.

[medcitygirl]

yeah boii, the reason why i suggested olay coz it has spf.
but if the threadstarter can find a water based moisturizer that has spf...then its fine.
the company renamed the product as Olay na nga pala.

[FallenPixie]

oil of olay complete or olay complete w/ spf 15 is oil-free :)
maraming olay moisturizers but olay complete is one of their oil-free moisturizers; kahit nga ang US na olay total effects ay oil-free but the one the sell here which is made in thailand is not.

right now i'm using for maintenance and prevention: benzac wash, panoxyl face wash (not the cream), clean and clear face scrub and olay complete w/ spf 15 (or arden's daily moisture w/ spf 15, depending on which is available)

[impulzz]

For your facial wash, okay na siguro yung present soap mo (hiyangan naman yan). For your astringent, maybe you can try the godiva antiblemish astringent and antiblemish cream. I'm also prone to pimples lalo na pag sleep deprived (med student pala ako hehe! kaya lagi kulang tulog lalo na pag exams na)..I tried these products so far it's working for me (almost a year na). Anyway, you won't know naman which products will work for you if you don't try. They may not work for you as they did with other people or they may work better for you than with others. :)

[impulzz]

Ah oo nga pala, for your sun protection, you may want to try godiva tea tree sunblock. If it's too heavy for you, meron ang hawaiian tropics na facial sunblock, mas lighter ata yun. Armada facial sunblock din light lang hehe! expensive na nga lang...kaya i don't use sunblock na since I do not have that much sun exposure (biruin mo whole day nasa classroom lang tapos pag uwi eh nasa kwarto na lang haha!) though it's better to use sunblock or sunscreen. :)

[niQQQ]

@impulzz -- thanks ill try the godiva antiblemish astringent/cream.. my idea ka kung magkano?

gusto ko nga i try *** PROACTIV set eh. kaso grabe naman sa price. di kaya ng allowance haha.. meron ba sa inyong gumagamit nun?

thanks sa ibang nag suggest.

[niQQQ]

@yeahboi -- grapeseed extract? if im not mistaken, is that a vitamin in capsule form?.... meron kang idea kung magkano and kung san nabibili? ty

^_^

[the_registrar]

^^
480 (or 460?) sa watson's. ming's GSE.
10x more potent raw yan kesa vit. c

[niQQQ]

cool thanks "d" registrar :)

anyone used the "ming's gse?"

[skuidward]

For those who have access to a dermatologist, ask them about Azelaic Acid cream (skinoren). Medyo mahapdi sa una pero once your skin get used to it, it really prevents pimples. Halos 3 years ko na ginagamit ito for pimple prevention and maintenance na rin.

[the_registrar]

cool thanks "d" registrar :)

anyone used the "ming's gse?"


i do.
effective siya kasi minsan na lang ako sumpungin ng allergic rhinitis.
tyka sabi kasi nila pampaganda raw ng kutis yan eh.
tyka syempre antioxidant.

anyways, i have a friend na dati sobrang rami nyang pimples.
then he uses this NU SKIN CLEAR ACTION SYSTEM.
after weeks of using it, naglessen at talagang kuminis talaga siya!

tyka kasi yang pimples naman kasi nasa hormones rin yan.
lahi kasi naman hindi prone sa pimples kaya thankful na rin ako.
:)

[amiesprit]

Proactive is a big NO NO..aside from the fact that it cost too much ,it is not effective,if you will spend that amount e di magpa derma ka na lang...use mild soap (NEUTROGENA,AVENE,VICHY,EUCERIN) and ask a dermatologist for an acti bacterial lotion..palitan mo lagi ang pillow cover,use your own towel alone(don't let anyone use it),wash your face only morning and night,too much washing would inly cause damage..eat fruits,avoid sunlight,sleep..take vit A,C & E.(ooppss,don't *****)

[sigh_hwatalyf]

*sigh* this is exactly my sentiments.. i use kojic soap too, actually with an astringent and sum cream for maintenance

BUT alas some days, some weeks im clear, some days i have a pimple here and there.. some worse than others.. e super stress pa ko.. consolation na lang na hindi *** tipong big time acne!

i have no choice but to go along for the ride and pray na wal nang tumubo bukas!! haha.. wala naman daw talaga 100 % efficient na solution, we should just try our best sa prevention and maintenance and the rest is out of our control..

anyway, question bout "stresstabs", ano ba meron ito na nakakatulong sa stress? does it really work? ano ba kaibahan nito sa ibang multivit.?

[niQQQ]

ive tried stresstabs before. kapag nagbabasketball ako, or any strenuous activity, NAHIHILO ako! ewan ko kung bakit at kung anung explanation bat gnun.. nung tinigil ko stresstabs, back to normal na ko... weird. lol.


anyway speaking of supplements, im starting to use KIRKLAND Vitamin E 400 iu... naaliw kasi ako ang mura, 2php *** per capsule.. hehe

anyone tried this? any comments? ^_^

[sundae_mcdip]

ok rin ilagay ang topgel medcated cream sa pimples...so far it works for me

[louise_xoxo]

CONZACE vitamins 30 capsules 300+ pesos ( no breakouts it even prevents it from forming) it contains vitamine A, C, E and ZINC thus conZACE

Godiva Fruit Acid Cream 200+ ( if your skin is oily and pimple prone you need to exfoliate your skin this is a milder version of any tretinoin cream)

[niQQQ]

CONZACE vitamins 30 capsules 300+ pesos ( no breakouts it even prevents it from forming) it contains vitamine A, C, E and ZINC thus conZACE

Godiva Fruit Acid Cream 200+ ( if your skin is oily and pimple prone you need to exfoliate your skin this is a milder version of any tretinoin cream)

ive heard maganda nga daw CONZACE. multivitamins *** naman sya dba?

panu kapag nag tatake kasi ako ngayun ng Kirkland Vitamin E 400 iu, eh *** CONZACE may vitamin E 100iu.. hindi ba msobrahan na ko nito kapag tinake ko both?

[copenhagen]

^^^ natural vitamin e (D-alpha tocopherol) is better absorbed in the body unlike synthetic ones (DL-alpha tocopherol).. natural vitamin e such as squibb costs much higher but synthetics like myra e although much less expensive does not stay in the body nearly as long as natural vitamin e making it a much less effective protector..

[armand_shin]

ok ba yung Master facial wash and facial cleanseR?

[_pink12_]

I don't have anything against Proactive kasi officemate ko, yan yung gamit. Pero sobrang mahal naman kasi.

I use a Derma Set recommended by my friend. She gets it directly from the lab. that supplies derm products in diff. clinics. The Dema Set is effective as it give a rosy glow in my face as well as removing blemishes. I hardly have pimples as well. The set includes soap, toner, clarifying lotion, sunblock and night cream that can last for 2 months.

[prettychin]

use neutrogena acne-prone skin soap.. it is transparent soap, effective and gentle on skin. to stip the dirt you may use toner - preferably eskinol classic (the white one) with the powder of dalacin-c (2 capsule of 150mg.)

[prettychin]

use neutrogena acne-prone skin soap..(orange box). it is transparent soap, effective and gentle on skin. to strip the dirt you may use toner - preferably eskinol classic (the white one) with the powder of dalacin-c (2 capsule of 150mg.)

[deejay23_rn]

don't use too many products on your face... me, I just use Pond's facial wash and pond's moisturizer and I am pretty happy with it, I don't get breakouts... oh, and it also helps if you have good genes (I'm not saying I do) :)

[blue_acid]

the bet way really is to live healthy.. drink lots of waters, protect your skin from alcohol & smoke, don't stress too much, sleep well.

Choose also the products that you use for your face like your moisturizer, make up, sun block. there is no one proven product that would be good for everyboday. hiyangan lang. so find the product that suits you.

on the other hand, i also use a couple of products since i had a super bad breakout last year that lasted for so long. went to my derma and used the following products:

toner
benzac wash
benzoyl peroxide 5%
adapalene (for pimple marks)
sulfur acne lotion
moisturizer (for dry parts)

i also under went treatment with the following procedures:

aha peel (pimple marks, pimples)
glycolic peel (pimple marks)
vita (for maintainance)

right now, my skin is back to normal and haven't had a bad breakout for a couple months. i work for a cosmetics brand and i need to have flawless skin :)

[green_apples]

For acne prone skin, TCA peel to remove the scars and open pores narin :)

[markcas]

This may sound like an infomercial but whatever...

I've had acne since I was 15. Not just spots but like really horrible breakouts. I go to a dermatologist twice a month, tried almost everything on the market from topical meds to antibiotics and even roaccutane and nothing worked. I even bought those expensive Zeno Acne zapper.

I went to the states for vacation and I ordered Dan Kern's BP online from DanielKern.com (http://www.danielkern.com/). It's fairly inexpensive at $8.50 per tube but IT REALLY WORKS! I've been using it continuously for 7 months already and I don't have a single spot on my face right now, just marks from my old pimples. There are like several hundred positive reviews of this product over at acne.org

The only problem is shipping. The site ships to the Philippines but there are reports that Customs are not letting the packages go through. Maybe importing benzoyl peroxide is illegal, I don't know. But you can always try... maybe they just want bribes or something. :devil:

[gumbo]

^^^^I agree with markas... The site helped a lot of people. It's all about prevention.

I tried ordering a few months ago from danielkern.com and I received the item naman. I have one more tube and need to order again soon. You can substitute the product to any 2.5 benzoyl peroxide on the market. They recommend the Neutrogena on-the-spot acne treatment but it's expensive. I tried benzac gel but it dries my skin and a slight peeling occurs.

[nutriban]

im torn between daniel kern and proactiv.

sayang walang trial size tong mga to

[bronze_freak]

I've used L'oreal Pure Zone toner, Olay, Clean and Clear Active Clear Pimple Clearing Cleaser, but to no avail. Lalo pa atang dumami pimples ko and at naging oily pa *** skin ko. Pero a friend of mine, recommended Cetaphil, trust me, after one week of use, nalessen *** pimples and oiliness ng face ko. Try nyo lang baka mahiyang sa inyo. ;)

[niQQQ]

guys na try nyo na PLACENTA SOAP? super effective sa pimple marks. ang puti ko na daw sabi nung mga friends ko nung higschool LOL

[gumbo]

I tried proactive two years ago. Used it for 3months and it's not for me. Maybe it works for some people. Daniel Dern 2.5 Benzoyl peroxide is really effective and the main ingredient of Proactive is Benzoyl too.

[b'LLabong]

the bet way really is to live healthy.. drink lots of waters, protect your skin from alcohol & smoke, don't stress too much, sleep well.

Choose also the products that you use for your face like your moisturizer, make up, sun block. there is no one proven product that would be good for everyboday. hiyangan lang. so find the product that suits you.

on the other hand, i also use a couple of products since i had a super bad breakout last year that lasted for so long. went to my derma and used the following products:

toner
benzac wash
benzoyl peroxide 5%
adapalene (for pimple marks)
sulfur acne lotion
moisturizer (for dry parts)

i also under went treatment with the following procedures:

aha peel (pimple marks, pimples)
glycolic peel (pimple marks)
vita (for maintainance)

right now, my skin is back to normal and haven't had a bad breakout for a couple months. i work for a cosmetics brand and i need to have flawless skin :)


^^blue_acid ask ko lang po... *** adapalene ba cream? Can we buy it over the counter? saan?

[b'LLabong]

the bet way really is to live healthy.. drink lots of waters, protect your skin from alcohol & smoke, don't stress too much, sleep well.

Choose also the products that you use for your face like your moisturizer, make up, sun block. there is no one proven product that would be good for everyboday. hiyangan lang. so find the product that suits you.

on the other hand, i also use a couple of products since i had a super bad breakout last year that lasted for so long. went to my derma and used the following products:

toner
benzac wash
benzoyl peroxide 5%
adapalene (for pimple marks)
sulfur acne lotion
moisturizer (for dry parts)

i also under went treatment with the following procedures:

aha peel (pimple marks, pimples)
glycolic peel (pimple marks)
vita (for maintainance)

right now, my skin is back to normal and haven't had a bad breakout for a couple months. i work for a cosmetics brand and i need to have flawless skin :)


^^blue_acid ask ko lang po... *** adapalene ba cream? Can we buy it over the counter? saan?

[bubbles_MD]

^^blue_acid ask ko lang po... *** adapalene ba cream? Can we buy it over the counter? saan?


adapalene can be bought OTC. may cream or gel preparations ito. one brand name i know is differin.

[bubbles_MD]

lotsa water!

here is a basic skin care regime for acne prone skin

in the morning
1. wash skin with mild, unscented soap
2. apply moisturizer/sunblock (especially if you use vitamin-A derivatives)
3. if you have breakouts, spot apply your anti pimple cream of choice (however some people find that applying a generous amount of 2.5% BPO gel/cream cleared their acne away)


before sleeping
1. wash face again
2. apply tretinoin or adapalene on your face thinly

PS. and don't smoke pala.

[yellowribbon]

Had a serious breakout that started early July. I've never seen that many pimples on my face, popping out one after the other, ampanget talaga. I had a funny feeling na bacterial infection sya, apart from hormonal imbalance...turned out I was right. I tried everything from Cetaphil, Godiva, Neutrogena, Ponds, Oil of Olay (stupid kasi nga oil yun diba, hello hehe), everything well, except Proactive hehe wala lang di ako bilib sa kanila. Until a friend recommended Panoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Gel, yung 10% ha. It worked. I'm virtually pimple-free now.

Nga pala, she advised na when using spot treatment products (such as Panoxyl), use it on the entire area, not just the pimple itself kasi chances the pimple that you treated dries up then a new zit pops up naman. Usually adult acne hit the sides of the face unlike teenage acne na nasa cheeks, forehead. When you use acne product, apply it on the entire sides of your face and forehead para yung entire area protected from bacteria.

[blue_acid]

b'LLabong: bought mine sa derma ko, it's not an overnight or miracle cream ha. it will take time and mine was adapalene + treatments =)

[delicious25]

ok ba **** ang kojie san koji acid soap?? what is really the primary effect? pimple treatment or whithening????thanks po.

[b|ued]

I've used L'oreal Pure Zone toner, Olay, Clean and Clear Active Clear Pimple Clearing Cleaser, but to no avail. Lalo pa atang dumami pimples ko and at naging oily pa *** skin ko. Pero a friend of mine, recommended Cetaphil, trust me, after one week of use, nalessen *** pimples and oiliness ng face ko. Try nyo lang baka mahiyang sa inyo. ;)

i agree with your comment on cetaphil

[bronze_freak]

Available ba internationally ang Cetaphil?

[deejay23_rn]

they have it here sa states

[bronze_freak]

^^^

Oh thats nice. Thanks man.

[Little Wolf]

ok ba **** ang kojie san koji acid soap?? what is really the primary effect? pimple treatment or whithening????thanks po.

I'm using this now dahil nabasa ko dito na maganda daw ito. It's been working great for me. I use it twice a day. The effect I think is more of a pimple treatment. Maraming nakapansin na mas clear na face ko. hehe!

[blue_acid]

^ does it make your face dry?

[no_3660]

Maganda nga sakin yung Kojie-san mabilis magdry yung pimples ko. Pero nagddry yung skin ko kaya after ko maligo pinapatuyo ko lang face ko tapos lagay agad ng celeteque moisturizer.

[Little Wolf]

^ That's what I do also but I use the Celeteque toner first then moisturizer na. Minsan naman hindi talaga dry yung face ko kaya hindi na ko nagmomoisturizer... o tinatamad na lang talaga ko maglagay. haha!

[blue_acid]

^ Hahaha.. i used benzac wash din kasi and i get dry spots on my face even though i'm oily skin.
i guess you really have to have a light moisturizer on hand if using primple treating facial wash.

[adrian1234]

^ Hahaha.. i used benzac wash din kasi and i get dry spots on my face even though i'm oily skin.
i guess you really have to have a light moisturizer on hand if using primple treating facial wash.

kanu ba yang benzac wash at yung cream?

[blue_acid]

^ benzac wash is arounf 360php, available at mercury drug
cream is i think 250-300, not sure.. bought it from my derma. but i think there are also adapalene creams that can be bought sa drug store

[roselee]

don't try proactiv. i tried it but i'm allergic pala to benzoyl. so i had red and itchy bumps all over my face. it's for prevention lang said my derma. m using kojic soap.

[bitofheaven]

don't try proactiv. i tried it but i'm allergic pala to benzoyl. so i had red and itchy bumps all over my face. it's for prevention lang said my derma. m using kojic soap.

i started using kojic soap a few weeks ago ang pretty ok. kaso lately parang my face is irritated (kinda red) and mahapdi whenever i wash. tapos i read somewhere na milk mixed with honey daw is good for the skin so i tried using the mixture. nabawasan yung redness and sarap pa sa face.

[onyxguapo]

For those who have access to a dermatologist, ask them about Azelaic Acid cream (skinoren). Medyo mahapdi sa una pero once your skin get used to it, it really prevents pimples. Halos 3 years ko na ginagamit ito for pimple prevention and maintenance na rin.

I have been looking for Skinoren for the longest time but to no avail. Pampaputi din kasi yung azelaic acid. Ayos sana whitening and anti-acne in one. Pero lahat ng mapuntahan kong drugstore eh walang stock. San ka nakakabili?

Anyway, I've tried Proactiv before and it's effective naman kaya lang di ko talaga kinakaya ang amoy nya. I also tried Dan Kern and Benzac at effective naman kaso di ko talaga ma-tolerate ang smell ng benzoyl saka na-bleach lahat ng hankies and pillow cases ko. Differin (adapalene) is also effective kaso mahal din. Right now I'm using Maxi-Peel Exfoliating Cream Moderate formula and ok na ok sya. My face is clear and hindi naman nag-peel. I still get a pimple or two occasionally and when I do I just dab it with Clean and Clear Pimple Clearing Speed Gel and nawawala sila agad. Problem ko na lang ngayon ay blackheads, wala talaga ako mahanap na effective product pang-control nito kaya I still get regular facials. Sana makahanap na ako nyang Skinoren na yan baka mas ok ito.

[elixir]

share ko lang experience ko. when i switched to drinking green tea or jasmine tea instead of coffee or milk every morning, napansin ko hindi nako tinutubuan ng pimples. wala na akong ginagamit na anti-acne facial wash, anti-acne soap, gels, creams since then (thank God!). minsan isa o dalawang pimples na lang before my period but that's okay kesa naman dati na sobrang dami talaga. ang gagawin ko naman sa kanya, kapag napansin kong may area sa face ko na namumula, that means magkakaron ako ng pimple sa spot na yun. so i prevent it by applying benzoyl peroxide/benzac agad kaya di na sya natutuloy. yun nga lang, minsan nami-miss ko mag-check ng face for redness kaya sometimes may full-blown pimple nako. :D tyaga lang ang kailangan. benzac na lang ang anti-acne product na natira sakin ngayon.

hope this helps. :)

[niQQQ]

share ko lang experience ko. when i switched to drinking green tea or jasmine tea instead of coffee or milk every morning, napansin ko hindi nako tinutubuan ng pimples. wala na akong ginagamit na anti-acne facial wash, anti-acne soap, gels, creams since then (thank God!). minsan isa o dalawang pimples na lang before my period but that's okay kesa naman dati na sobrang dami talaga. ang gagawin ko naman sa kanya, kapag napansin kong may area sa face ko na namumula, that means magkakaron ako ng pimple sa spot na yun. so i prevent it by applying benzoyl peroxide/benzac agad kaya di na sya natutuloy. yun nga lang, minsan nami-miss ko mag-check ng face for redness kaya sometimes may full-blown pimple nako. :D tyaga lang ang kailangan. benzac na lang ang anti-acne product na natira sakin ngayon.

hope this helps. :)

good for you, congrats :)

[razzer_enduring]

the best still is to go to your dermatologist (real MD) and of course pag palpak you can make sisi the doctor

and in the long run mas makakamura ka with a dermatologist. when i was a teenager marami akong pimples and i went to this dermatologist first few months i really spent a lot because the first month i have to go every week then the next month twice and nabawasan na ng nabawasan until ngayon every month na lang ako to cleanse my face and to buy supply, which is relatively cheap.

sa derma ko rin natutunang uminom ng gluta dati when gluta was not yet well known. it was then called skin vitamins before. of course gosh di na ko umiinom ng gluta ngayon

basta at the end wala akong sisi na nagpunta ako sa derma and not rely on sabi sabi ni friends, kachat nor kapex :D

[elixir]

good for you, congrats :)

thanks! actually may backne pa nga ako noon eh. hindi na siguro magkasya sa face ko kaya nagkaron naman sa likod. hehe. ngayon wala na rin sya. i cannot really say how many teas i've consumed when it took effect though, kasi hindi ko naman akalain na yun pala ang makakagaling sa pimples ko. i hope mag-work din sa iba.

[mac04]

Nuderm products.. *okay*

[holden_caulfield]

plain water and very gentle soap. the lesser the chemicals on your face, the better.

[charmedjeng]

ok din b yung kojic soap or placenta para mawala yung pimple marks / blemishes? anong product yung ok para mawala yun? :)

[niQQQ]

ok din b yung kojic soap or placenta para mawala yung pimple marks / blemishes? anong product yung ok para mawala yun? :)

na try ko RDL Placenta soap.. cheap, 40php..

really effective for whitening and pimple marks. . .

[orenciojames]

PROACTIVE is very effective. I've tried it. Only flaw is, it's too expensive.

[chrisluvjlo]

I'm using Tea Tree Oil Facial foam from the Body Shop. So far, it's ok. Less pimples and less oiliness sa skin. Though more expensive. I bottle is PhP 695. Marami namang laman, so I think it's worth a try.

[skuidward]

I have been looking for Skinoren for the longest time but to no avail. Pampaputi din kasi yung azelaic acid. Ayos sana whitening and anti-acne in one. Pero lahat ng mapuntahan kong drugstore eh walang stock. San ka nakakabili?


I get my supply of azelaic acid cream from my dermatologist. Hindi na ako nagpapafacial ngayon pero I still use it for maintenance. They started making their own azelaic acid kaya hindi na Skinoren binibili ko. Yung generic na lang nila.

I never knew na nagpapaputi din pala yun. Pang pimples lang talaga kaya ko siya ginagamit.

Warning lang talaga, Skinoren stings. Mas mahapdi pa sa Panoxyl. Especially pag summer kasi mainit at humid. Makati na mahapdi ang feeling.

[RLboy]

Haiz... With so many brands out there I can't seem to make up my mind on which one I'd try next.

I'm kind of leaning towards VMV Hypoallergenics Id line but also there's Kiehl's Blue Herbal line and Proactive. Perhaps anyone here who's tried one of the said products can enlighten me and everyone else if they're good, affordable, effective and what have you?

You can also suggest brand lines that worked well for you... :)

Thanks in advance! *okay*

[JB1210]

Belo Pink Toner is good with Kojie San soap

[niQQQ]

Haiz... With so many brands out there I can't seem to make up my mind on which one I'd try next.

I'm kind of leaning towards VMV Hypoallergenics Id line but also there's Kiehl's Blue Herbal line and Proactive. Perhaps anyone here who's tried one of the said products can enlighten me and everyone else if they're good, affordable, effective and what have you?

You can also suggest brand lines that worked well for you... :)

Thanks in advance! *okay*


chick boy, have you tried consulting a dermatologist instead? para sakin mas ok yun and mas cheap (consultation+topical medications prescribed) compared dun sa mga minention mong products!

try mo lang, kasi yun ang ginawa ko. nagastos ko lang is around 700. (consultation + 1-2 months supply of topical medications).

kung rich kid ka naman, edi go for calayan or belo. :D

[schizo_me]

I'm using Loreal Pure Zone

[pinkrobots]

Eskinol Pimple Clearing Gel works like a charm! :)

[connecticut]

Just bought Panoxyl 10% and I hope it works for me. Kaso I'm worried about the dark spots. Does anybody know the remedy for these spots?

[robi_07]

REmove Spots and Pimples

Morning>
Preferred facial wash(whitening or anti-oil)
Eskinol(oxygen) with Dalacin C capsule inside + Maxipeel Spf20 Sunblock

Night>
Preferred facial wash(whitening or anti-oil)
Maxipeel 1 2 or 3 + Any Moisturizer

Mga 2 weeks palang, super kinis mo na.
I've tried everything, even shelled out for Proactive but it didn't work. SO far, the cheapest but the most effective!
Basta follow the steps lalo na yung sunblock, it really helps.

[endaxis]

oil of olay is...OIL (:lol: the name speaks for itself!)

the body composes of 70% water.
ano bang nangyayari pag minix nyo ang oil at water?

di makahinga ang skin kapag nilalagyan ng oil kaya ang result, nagkakarun tayo ng BIG PORES. at prone rin tayo sa pimples. its better if youll use water-based moisturizers like celeteque, NU SKIN, etc...

hey,new ako dito,found this page kasi i was searching ng mgandang facial for boys at for moisturizing.. pimple prone *** face ko at may pagka oily..pag wash ko nung previous facial washes ko ay what happened is noticed na dry cleaned,linis ** at first pero balik din sa dati na mag o ol ulit at hinid p moisturized.. so hanap ako sa google kung saan nalaman ko ang tungkol sa celeteque at cetaphil.. cetephil ang unang mga nabasa ko pero mahal ***,,tpos nabasa ko rin mga review sa celeteque,,,na mukhang convinced namn ako,,so namili ako,,kung mag cetaphil ako,,tpos what if hindi *** hiyang sakin or di mag work,sayang *** eh mahal p nmn..so i decided to use celeteque muna,,para kung hindi man ok,,eh may kamurahan,, mga 3 days ko plng otng nagagamit,,guto kong ituloy to for at least a weel at tignan kung whats the changes on my face,,

dati kasi,,i dont go out with out powder kasi kelngan ku **** mag put ng powder para *** ma prevent ang oil..

nung mga nakaraang week *** ako ng stop sa pag gamit nitong ponds facia wash,tpos otner ako,,then lagay ako ng ponds cream,,ang tagal tagal ko ng gumagamit nyan,,yes,,sa cream pumuputi ka but then my pimples k prin,,at di moisturuzed..eh nakakapagod na kaya gusto ko eh *** facial wash nlng,,para pag sleep eh relax,, at nakakatamad ng mag kung ano ano so gusto ko pagkaligo sabay hilamos n ng face..

so i pinili ko nga celeteque kasi mas mura kesa cetaphil..natakot din kasi akong gumamit ng cetaphil kasi nga baka di magwork..may mga nabasa din aksi ako n di nag work sa kanila ang cetaphil..at maraming akong nabasa sa reviews na boys are using celeteque.. majority are boys ang gumagamit ng celeteque,,so ito n ginamit ko,,bumili ako ng facial wash nila,,

i dont like to say anytihng muna about sa paggamit ko nitong celeteque facial kasi baka "mabati".di muna ako magsasabi ng any positive things n kung ano magagawa ng celeteque sa mukha ko kasi baka magkamali ako.. ill wait for siguro 2 weeks para makita kung anon *** result..

celeteque facial wash sabi sa review at sa bottle mismo na may pang moisturized nga toa t good din kasi water based.. i want my face to be moisturized kasi ng walng nilalagay ng kung ano ano sa mukha..

but then gusto ko sana bumili ng celeteque facial moisturizer...
-gusto ko *** sana mag ask how to use it b kapag bumili n ako,, ano ba to,, you apply during night time?or after facial wash you put it n b **** papasok ka sa skul or kung ano,,bsta after facial wash eh facial moisturizer n b?

sana may makapgbigay *** ng instruction kung pano gamitin??

*** skin ko kasi eh *** dry to oily skin.. dry ** after washed then nagiging oily din.. kakapgod n kasing mag powder pa,,,yoko na,,gusto ko nlgn eh *** simple wash nlng,, while ligo and before sleeping and pag ka gising.. yok n ng kung ano ano pal..nakakapgod kasi eh wala nmng nagyari sa mga ginawa ko dati like *** ponds nga ginamit ko..tatlong prodict p nila ang gamit ko. facial wash,toner.and crea, which is i stoppedna kasi..AAAAHHhh!!! grrrr!! uncomfortable n ko..

pa tulong namn..salamat sa pagbasa,,ang haba,,

mga BROs ??tingin nyo?? *** mga gumagamit ng celeteque jan??or **** kayo mga ate??

[niQQQ]

blabla...........

mismo na may pang moisturized nga toa t good din kasi water based.. i want my face to be moisturized kasi ng walng nilalagay ng kung ano ano sa mukha..

but then gusto ko sana bumili ng celeteque facial moisturizer...
-gusto ko *** sana mag ask how to use it b kapag bumili n ako,, ano ba to,, you apply during night time?or after facial wash you put it n b **** papasok ka sa skul or kung ano,,bsta after facial wash eh facial moisturizer n b?

sana may makapgbigay *** ng instruction kung pano gamitin??

*** skin ko kasi eh *** dry to oily skin.. dry ** after washed then nagiging oily din.. kakapgod n kasing mag powder pa,,,yoko na,,gusto ko nlgn eh *** simple wash nlng,, while ligo and before sleeping and pag ka gising.. yok n ng kung ano ano pal..nakakapgod kasi eh wala nmng nagyari sa mga ginawa ko dati like *** ponds nga ginamit ko..tatlong prodict p nila ang gamit ko. facial wash,toner.and crea, which is i stoppedna kasi..AAAAHHhh!!! grrrr!! uncomfortable n ko..

pa tulong namn..salamat sa pagbasa,,ang haba,,

mga BROs ??tingin nyo?? *** mga gumagamit ng celeteque jan??or **** kayo mga ate??

inantok ako sa post mo ang haba. joke.. *** moisturizer ginagamit sha AFTER washing your face. if oily ka na, once a day mo na *** gamitin and ang bilhin mo e *** celeteque na "oil free and water based.."

mas adviced ko na gumamit ng moisturizer sa gabi, kasi sa morning, dapat ang ginagamit mo ay sunblock or moisturizer na may SPF. (i use myra E vitawhite moisturizer with spf 15.)

good luck!

[dr_patz]

Yung Sastid Soap na available sa Mercury na try niyo na ba?

[Jamee1981]

Tea tree cleansers are good.

For best results, drink plenty of fresh water. Believe me, it works wonders

[schulmeier]

godiva anti-blemish cream works for me.

[smilehigh]

acnetrex for a month, true enough wala na akong breakouts sa back

[pc03]

nakaatulong ba ang skin peel ng let's face it / flawless / skin 101 sa skin kc angproblem ko naman is open pores ako at everytime naghihilamos ang may yellowish na labas sa ilong ko na whiteheads yata ksi siguro oily ako..gusto ko sna maclose ang pores ko?help..

by the way,im using olay foaming facial wash at kojic sa body at face

then i use eskinol (cucumber right now) with dalacin c.

lastly i apply olay moisturizer before i go to bed

[robi_07]

use eskinol (oxygen) with dalacin c.
then maxipeel at night

yun lang yung sagot kung ayaw mo mag pa BELO

[robi_07]

REmove Spots and Pimples

Morning>
Preferred facial wash(whitening or anti-oil)
Eskinol(oxygen) with Dalacin C capsule inside + Maxipeel Spf20 Sunblock

Night>
Preferred facial wash(whitening or anti-oil)
Maxipeel 1 2 or 3 + Any Moisturizer

Mga 2 weeks palang, super kinis mo na.
I've tried everything, even shelled out for Proactive but it didn't work. SO far, the cheapest but the most effective!
Basta follow the steps lalo na yung sunblock, it really helps.

try this... after 2 months super kinis ko na. november lang ako nagstart. as in pang commercial model na ako.

[Marian_31]

ask ko lang,.. bago kasi ako dito. effective ba ang cosmo glutathione para sa pimples?

[machinokokoro]

guys, you might find this useful...
in reference lang to sa post ko sa magaling na derma thread:

mahal kay doc. XXXXX ...

di na ko bumalik after 4 sessions...

12K nagastos ko...

2k per visit ++ dahil sa meds
tpos lagi ako pinipriKKKK...i was afraid magbubutas muka ko

eto binigay nya sakin which theoretically magwowork...(ive done my own research, my approach is scientific. my face already cleared except for some zits that appear)

lymecycline (prescribed ni doc)...64php per capsule ata...you should take this for 12weeks 1x a day...wag ka magmimiss. dapat ata 2 hrs before and after wlang kain accdg to doctora.
(unfortunately for me, 1 month lang ako...kaya i still get inflammations pero very much less than used to)

duac ...700+ per 10g tube...mahal...pero eto *** dati ko...effective naman in tandem with 2% clindamycin (both galing kay dra.) mahal...

what i do now:

benzoyl peroxide soap (panoxyl bar 5%) 300php at mercury.
-active ingredient is benzoyl peroxide, in panoxyl, duac, etc...highly oxidizing which is very useful for anaerobic organisms such as P. acnes...causative organism of acne.

kojic acid (kojie san) 68php at mercury.
-kojic acid is a dicarboxylic acid, same as glycolic acid...highly keratolytic due to 2 dissociating H+ ions. when i say highly, balat agad mukha mo in a few secs so wag mo patagalin. (nung first ko to ginamit, may residue naiwan sa ilong ko, aun sugat)...pero kikinis ka for sure. :D
-with keratolysis, your skin will be more diffusable to medications such as clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, etc.

clindamycin (dalacin c HCl) 60+php at mercury + eskinol oxygen sumthing sumthing...
-to make 2% clindamycin solution (i make my own since sobrang mahal kay dra...taga ang price)...300 milligrams of dalacin c + 15ml eskinol...make sure you measure out using a syringe. para mas accurate. if your going to use the whole 100ml bottle, make sure have at least 6 to 7 dalacin c 300mg capsules...shell out more ka nga lang. wag din 1 dalacin c per bottle kasi sobrang dilute...you wont get the effective concentration.
-eskinol oxygen sumthing sumthing has salicylic acid and lactic acid, both are effective keratolytic agent and general antimicrobial, respectively

use 10% panoxyl (benzoyl peroxide)
-i do this to simulate the effect of duac (5% benzoyl peroxide + 1% clindamycin)
-my treatment is double strength so based on my self-experimentation, kinabukasan dried agad pimples

differin (adapalene cream)
-according to literature, controls cellular differentiation and keratinization, so you'll shed faster and makes your white/blackheads surface and eventually gone. :D
-unlike other topical retinoids, this one will not cause photosensitivity (or at least not as much)...i go out without sunscreen and im ok. :)
-i only use this at night

i resorted to research and self-trial because dermas really charge high...
mas pipimplin ka dahil sa mahal...
stress kasi iisipin mo kung san ka hahanap ng pambayad...
ayun
hahaha

btw, im still looking for azelaic acid...*** sa lahat ng drugstores na hinanapan ko

azelaic acid according to my research is better than kojic in a sense that it is keratolytic as well as antibacterial for p. acnes. it is similar to kojic or glycolic because it is a dicarboxylic acid...effective peeling agent. ayun

btw, now people say ang ganda ng skin ko...considering im a guy. :D
my officemate said parang artista skin. whoohoo
im not sure about that though

COMMENTS are highly appreciated

-sorry disorganized thoughts ko, nasa office e

[machinokokoro]

in reference sa previous post
be patient in this regimen

purging ang adapalene, which means dahil paaangatin nya lahat ng white/blackheads mo, some will get inflamed. this is natural in the first 2 weeks. but i assure you. pogi/maganda ka after. haha. of course, kojic acid will deal with the spots. make sure you pop pimples properly if you have to... go to www.acne.org on how to do it.

[thesassygirl]

Dear niQQQ,

The case of having pimples is different from one person to another. Very relative talaga because we all have unique degrees of skin sensitivity.

The least I can do is tell you what the things are that cause me to have pimples:
1. Chocolates
2. Sleeping late (The skin rejuvinates between 10pm - 2am so it is best to be asleep during this period.)
3. Alcoholic beverages (Especially beer.)
4. Things that touch my face (Personally, pimples grow on my chin when I sleep with my comforter touching it everynight. My skin gets irritated.)

What you can do is observe the circumstances that give you a break-out and act on it as soon as possible. And please, don't pop your zits! You'll only make your skin have holes in it. Okay?

I hope you find remedy to your skin problem already. But remember, it is normal to have pimples. Don't let it lower your self-esteem. :)

[louise_xoxo]

Okay here's my take:

I know there's no such thing as a permanent cure for acne so maintenance is the key. I unfortunately have an acne prone skin, oily all over the face, open pores. I also have already found a product that works for me and I have been using is for 2 years now. I'm done going to the derma all they do is give me these pills which are crazy expensive like 60 pesos a pill to be taken 2 times daily WTF parang chemo drugs na yan ha!

Exfoliation for me is the best treatment for my acne. Not only does it dries the acne it does really lightens your skin and the acne scars from the past are fading. I tried maxipeel (the cream because the peeling is not that obvious) Teranex which is glycerin base soap and the main ingredient is Glycolic acid. You really have to be patient in treating acne usually it takes 2-3 months to see if the products really work and don't change products constantly.

['lejandro]

just a question, but doesn't this thread belong in the health section?

[BadAssGoddess]

Try Mario Badescu products, medyo expensive sya pero effective. Available in Rustans Essences stores. If you want to know the specific products for your skin, just browse their website. :)

[delixoxo]

i use only papaya soap and cleanser too,it works for me...

[princess_mahal]

pimples are really damaging, i'm not that type yet i have a cousin who suffers from the abundant of pimples he has as in pati sa likod.Eventually as naman nawala din when he stopped using variety of skin products.

Try using placenta soap with goats milk (psalmstre) yung may mukha ni Ms. Melanie Marquez....its nice you dont have to worry bout the irritating feeling coz it dont have.Meron din syang toner and day and night cream, tapos its not that expensive........;)

[bluexy84]

<--pond's facial cleanser... yung kulay pink. heheh ewan ko kung ano yung complete product title pero basta pond's... tapos at night before ako matulog i use nivea whitening cream para yung dark spots mawala... gamit ko ito two weeks pa lang yet noticeable yung pagclear ng breakout ng pimple... :)

pero ang alam ko, depende rin kasi kung saang product ka hiyang. kasi i used olay total effects din and yung nivea for men na kulay green, hindi epektibo. until nasubukan ko yung pond's + nivea combination. aprub!

[pc03]

use eskinol (oxygen) with dalacin c.
then maxipeel at night

yun lang yung sagot kung ayaw mo mag pa BELO
i sue eskinol cucumber plus 2 300mg dalacin c..

[pc03]

^^ many kinds of skin peeling:
1.skin peel using glycolic na iaapy lang for 10 mins daw - ok ba eto?havent tried.

2.diamond peel. - for me its ok,nagglow face for peor twice ko pa lang natry.

3. chemical peel. - ano to?how much?san maganda?

4.progressive peel. - nakita ko sa skin 101.7/5k 3 sessions daw for scars. ano kaya efek?

5.peel using kojic soap, maxi peel cream (w/c has glycolic in its ingredients)

[wala2003]

yung proactiv effective ba yun?

[jynx1210]

^^ machinokokoro, paano mo pinagsusunod-sunod yun mga products. I have the following:

-benzoyl peroxide 5% soap
-Eskinol Oxygen 100ml w/ 6 pcs of clindamicine
- Kojie San lightening cream
- Adapalene cream

I am very prone to white heads and black heads. I usually have really big pimples, tipong 1-2 at a time. Right now I have this big pimple right in between my eyes, nasa bridge ng nose ko. Can I use adapalene cream here?

Then I have these deep scars from pimples since adolescence til now. Most have lighten up except the new ones pero may uka talaga.

I've been to derma pero I found their products not hiyang to my skin kasi oily. Now, I go to Let's Face It and visit their derma to have each of the big pimples be injected with antibiotics, it works very well but then, it's P100 per pimple and paano na yun peklat?

[M!chelle]

I have oily skin. Pimple-prone talaga. I've tried a lot of skin care products already pero ang marerecommend ko talaga yung Tea Tree Oil Skin Care Line ng Body Shop. Dun ako mas hiyang and within days, take note, days, I already noticed a big change on my skin. My pores got more refined, mas dewy na skin ko and na-control talaga yung oil. I got a lot of compliments from my family and my friends kasi nakita talaga nila na mag nabago sa skin ko.

Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Face Soap : ~P250.00
Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Toner : ~P600.00
Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Blemish Stick : ~P350.00

Medyo may kamahalan siya pero it's worth it naman.

Cleanse and tone 3x a day. Pagising, pagligo, and before you sleep.

Try it and see the difference.

[lady_baller21]

question: so i went to my derma yesterday for pricking as a result syempre mag susugat siya, what's the best way to treat it?

[aicheekz]

question: so i went to my derma yesterday for pricking as a result syempre mag susugat siya, what's the best way to treat it?
Leave it be. Hindi ba siya nagbigay ng antibiotics or didn't she prescribed anything to soothe the wounds and prevent scarring?

[pc03]

I have oily skin. Pimple-prone talaga. I've tried a lot of skin care products already pero ang marerecommend ko talaga yung Tea Tree Oil Skin Care Line ng Body Shop. Dun ako mas hiyang and within days, take note, days, I already noticed a big change on my skin. My pores got more refined, mas dewy na skin ko and na-control talaga yung oil. I got a lot of compliments from my family and my friends kasi nakita talaga nila na mag nabago sa skin ko.

Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Face Soap : ~P250.00
Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Toner : ~P600.00
Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Blemish Stick : ~P350.00

Medyo may kamahalan siya pero it's worth it naman.

Cleanse and tone 3x a day. Pagising, pagligo, and before you sleep.

Try it and see the difference.

matry nga sa sweldo though wala ko pimples mukang ok sya pampafresh kc oily ako..its gud to be oily bsta my tissue ako dala hehehe

[machinokokoro]

^^ machinokokoro, paano mo pinagsusunod-sunod yun mga products. I have the following:

-benzoyl peroxide 5% soap
-Eskinol Oxygen 100ml w/ 6 pcs of clindamicine
- Kojie San lightening cream
- Adapalene cream

I am very prone to white heads and black heads. I usually have really big pimples, tipong 1-2 at a time. Right now I have this big pimple right in between my eyes, nasa bridge ng nose ko. Can I use adapalene cream here?

Then I have these deep scars from pimples since adolescence til now. Most have lighten up except the new ones pero may uka talaga.

I've been to derma pero I found their products not hiyang to my skin kasi oily. Now, I go to Let's Face It and visit their derma to have each of the big pimples be injected with antibiotics, it works very well but then, it's P100 per pimple and paano na yun peklat?
here's what i say: to jynx1210

panoxyl soap gamit ko una panghilamos para tangal *** oil and kill p. acnes, *** nagcacause ng acne or pimples as well as white/blackheads. mga 10-30 secs application kasama na ang lathering sa skin. pag sobra tagal, sobrang mgddry skin at magdadarken *** dry skin.

then, kojie-san, ingat. sobrang hapdi nito after ng panoxyl kasi pareho *** ngcacause ng pagbabalat ng muka (di naman flaky, pero alam mong nagbabalat kasi mahapdi)

adapalene cream sa gabi after ligo or hilamos.

*** clindamycin + eskinol, sa pimple lang tlaga, wag sa buong muka. then followed by panoxyl...pero this will cause darkening. dont worry, kojie san will lighten it pero in 2 weeks time pa.

ok, this is what's good about this regimen i personally developed (researched if i must) and expermented...

mas mukha na kong korean *****. (i look like a korean kasi pero *** skin ko, pinoy na pinoy dati *****...). what i meant was, rosy cheeks, makinis, walang pimples what so ever, wlang blackheads kahit sa ilong. kung baga, pati ako naiimpress sa itsura ko. lagi pa pinagkakamalang foreigner. bwahaha.

disclaimer:
*** sa mga ito (based on modes of action) ang nagcacause ng pagdecrease ng oil production. so i still suffer from very oily skin, pero unlike before kahit sobrang dripping in oil muka ko buong araw and commute pa sa jip and all, di na ko tinutubuan ng pimples. so useless na *** panoxyl gel at clinda ko na 1 wik ko lang ata ginamit.

aun. so, my testimony na to. haha. sna mgwork sa inyo.

*** oil production pala, can be controlled by anti-hormone medicines such as finasteride for men only. bwal sa babae to. this med is also used for balding head. haha.

best anti-oil production meds, roaccutane, kasi it shrinks the oil glands for a price (hefty dose of side-effects), kaya nga di na ko ngattempt mgroaccutane e. kasi *** mga ginagamit ko, proven safe by US-FDA, un *** reference ko sa mga modes of action and stuff...nerdy stuff. haha

[ampingabu]

do any of you know where i can buy skinoren cream? apparently, the product is no longer sold in the philippines. or do you know of any alterbative to skinoren? my back acne is baaaaaad!!

Help!!! thanks! =)

[machinokokoro]

do any of you know where i can buy skinoren cream? apparently, the product is no longer sold in the philippines. or do you know of any alterbative to skinoren? my back acne is baaaaaad!!

Help!!! thanks! =)
try kojie san, same effect lang din...

oks sakin...di na ko ngkapimple kahit isa, ive stopped adapalene after maubos *** isang tube, sbi skin ng med student friend ko, i should give i a rest before using it again to prevent adaptation. oks naman. di ko na rin kelangan so far...

eto na lang gamit ko

panoxyl bar 5% leave it for 20 secs on ur skin then rinse then kojie san...whole body ako sa kojie san para magpantay ang kulay kasi effect ng peeling ay puputi e. aun

[chokoreitou]

I was having problems with my face recently and naging oily siya. Tapos dumadami pimples ko, dati naman wala.

Ask ko lang, madalas ko kase makita sa search ko yung Eskinol and dalacin C.. Paano ba yun?

Bili ka ng Eskinol (Oxygen ata yun) then yung capsule na dalacin C. pag binili ba yun over the counter? Also, buong capsule ba ilalagay or open mo yung mismong capsule then yung powder ang ilagay???

[benj20_ph]

have you guys tried those medicated ointments buyable from any Chinese drug stores in China Town Binondo? i have been using the one with blue and white packaging and effective naman sya in relieving swollen pimples. 2 -3 days tuyo na agad ang pimples.

[machinokokoro]

I was having problems with my face recently and naging oily siya. Tapos dumadami pimples ko, dati naman wala.

Ask ko lang, madalas ko kase makita sa search ko yung Eskinol and dalacin C.. Paano ba yun?

Bili ka ng Eskinol (Oxygen ata yun) then yung capsule na dalacin C. pag binili ba yun over the counter? Also, buong capsule ba ilalagay or open mo yung mismong capsule then yung powder ang ilagay???
may post ako dito...search mo na lang on how to do it...
this is curative...
preventive is to make sure you wash with antibac soap such as panoxyl bar...
i also use adapalene to push out the white/blackheads and prevent their formation

[onyxguapo]

Hindi pwede sakin yang Dalacin C mixed with Eskinol. I've tried that before. After 5 days nagkaka-diarrhea na ako. Friendly reminder lang. Clindamycin should not be used in long term. Kahit topical lang, prolonged usage can result to a superinfection with a certain bacteria (Clostridium difficile) causing "pseudomembranous colitis" with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. Although this does not happen to all people. Watch out na lang how your body reacts.

I use Cetaphil Skin Cleanser and recently, Differin (adapalene). I am undergoing the initial breakout phase right now. Hopefully mag-clear na soon.

[neneodin]

Nagkaproblem din ako ng ganito.Ang dermatologist ay pinayuhan akong magwater therapy.Tapos yung Tea Tree cream ang pinahid ko.Mga two weeks lang nawala na.Huwag lang kakain ng fatty foods.

Yung mga products sa Body Shop ay maganda ang quality,tingnan nyo lang ang expiration date.

[cyberpunk]

Sakin naging effective yung Tomato Soap ng Cyleina. Nakaka-dry ng pimples, pati nga bacne.

[machinokokoro]

Hindi pwede sakin yang Dalacin C mixed with Eskinol. I've tried that before. After 5 days nagkaka-diarrhea na ako. Friendly reminder lang. Clindamycin should not be used in long term. Kahit topical lang, prolonged usage can result to a superinfection with a certain bacteria (Clostridium difficile) causing "pseudomembranous colitis" with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. Although this does not happen to all people. Watch out na lang how your body reacts.

I use Cetaphil Skin Cleanser and recently, Differin (adapalene). I am undergoing the initial breakout phase right now. Hopefully mag-clear na soon.
ummm...dalacin c with eskinol is meant to be topical...do you drink eskinol with dalacin c? because clostridium difficile is in the gut...not very much present on the skin.

always tandem it with benzoyl peroxide to prevent bacterial resistance.

[onyxguapo]

^Drink Eskinol with Dalacin C? Is that supposed to be funny???

This is for your information:

http://archderm.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/122/5/583

Pseudomembranous Colitis Caused by Topical Clindamycin Phosphate

Michael F. Parry, MD; Chan-Kook Rha, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1986;122(5):583-584.


Abstract

Pseudomembranous colitis was observed on two occasions in the same patient and was associated with the topical administration of clindamycin phosphate. Assay for Clostridium difficile toxin was positive, and the patient was ultimately cured by oral vancomycin hydrochloride and the withdrawal of clindamycin therapy.


http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/archives/fdaDrugInfo.cfm?archiveid=1064

Orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been associated with severe colitis which may result in patient death. Use of the topical formulation of clindamycin results in absorption of the antibiotic from the skin surface. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical and systemic clindamycin.

[machinokokoro]

^Drink Eskinol with Dalacin C? Is that supposed to be funny???

This is for your information:
alright. point taken. :P
peace.
still, tandem it with BP.

[carbomb_101]

about 4 months ago naglabasan mga acne sa mukha ko. i tried several and costly acne treatment products but it did not stop my acne from coming back again and again. sabi ko pag di pa naalis pa pa derman na ako kaya i tried it once again. bumili ako ng acne aid, toner ng rdl and no.2 astringent rdl din, panoxyl cream 5%. and result is awesome para akong nag paderma! ha ha ha rdl lang pala katapat ng mukha ko. he he he

[dr_patz]

Ano po ba ang pinakamabisang treatment for bacne?

[onyxguapo]

If there is one treatment na "pinakamabisa" o "pinaka-effective" for acne then hindi na hahaba ang thread na to. There are many different causes of acne, and different people react differently against different treatments. If you can't afford the luxury of having weekly derma visits then the only way (for me anyway) to find out which treatment is most effective for you would be to try out for yourself whatever is available to you and see how your skin reacts. Nagdaan din ako sa trial-and-error. I've tried virtually everything from the most expensive like Proactiv and Estee Lauder to the cheapest ones like Mena cream and Eskinol with Dalacin-C. Now I know what is most effective for my facial acne and bacne. But this doesn't mean my regimen will also be effective to you.

If there is one general rule in undergoing acne treatments, I think it will be to prevent irritation. Number one yan. Acne treatments need not be painful. Don't use soap, alcohol and astringent altogether. It wouldn't help. They would tell you that 'stinging sensation' means the product is working. That is not true! I learned thru experience that treatments, whether whitening or anti-acne, are more effective when done mildly... Slowly but surely.

Always be gentle on your skin whatever problem you have.

[cyberpunk]

dr_patz, try mo rice bran soap ng cyleina. effective sya for bacne according to feedbacks. available sya sa selected Hortaleza outlets saka sa mga resellers.

[justhateher]

here's my regimen... i use eskinol (dermaclear-c) + dalacin c everyday, every morning and at night time... then apply Sujialih pearl cream afterwards.

Eskinol really helped cleanse my skin while Sujialih Pearl Cream made my skin finer and younger looking. It evened out my skintone kasi e... and mas glowing talaga siya. After 1 week of usage, nafeel ko na talaga na nagclear yung face ko.

So far, using both these products worked for me... I've tried other products as well but with unfavorable results, eto lang talaga effective para sa akin.

Just message me for details. Thanks.

[louise_xoxo]

Sana they would produce more products that suits Men's skin puro pambabae kasi mga products sa market dami variety.

[cyberpunk]

Actually marami ng lalaki ngayon gumagamit ng "pambabae" na products. Di lang halata kasi usually nakikibili sa mga babae.

Yung binebenta kong soaps, sa ibang forums napag-uusapan namin na ginagamit o nirerequest pala ng mga bf/husband/brothers nila at puro positive ang results. Pumuputi at nawawala yung pimples kahit ng mga guys.

[teen_titans]

amy seborheic dermatitis ako.
at yun ginamit ko yun ,master facial wash,
nawala na yun seborheic at yun pimples ko na din.

gusto ko magka chikbone. pano kaya?
exercise na cheek? :rotflmao:

[onyxguapo]

Sana they would produce more products that suits Men's skin puro pambabae kasi mga products sa market dami variety.

Men can use "girly" products. Just the same, women can use "for men" skin products. Marketing strategy lang yang "for men" na yan. Kasi ang mga "macho" daw, nahihiya bumili ng mga vanity products. Kaya ginawa ang "for men" product line para at least kapag bibili halimbawa ang mga "macho" ng moisturizer o lotion na pampakinis at pampaputi, since labeled for men sya parang hindi mababawasan ang "ka-macho-han" nila. :lol:

Skin products, whether labeled for men or for women, are usually just as effective in both sexes, the only difference being "for men" products usually have a more masculine scent.

[sink_scum]

Derma always recommend ISOTREX gel, THE BEST ACNE REMOVER (6-8 weeks gamutan) costs P600+ avail at mercury drugs. Its an RX med so better get consultations first.

https://secure42.softcomca.com/drugshipper_com/picture/isotrex.jpg

[onyxguapo]

Isotretinoin? I heard that's the "last resort" for very severe acne that has not responded to any other treatment or medication. That said, it must be very effective indeed, but never without side-effects. True, a dermatologist should be consulted before using this product.

[machinokokoro]

Derma always recommend ISOTREX gel, THE BEST ACNE REMOVER (6-8 weeks gamutan) costs P600+ avail at mercury drugs. Its an RX med so better get consultations first.

https://secure42.softcomca.com/drugshipper_com/picture/isotrex.jpg

if im not mistaken, isotret as a topical med increases your photosensitivity...sun damage in short.

i use (been using for 6mons now) adapalene, a "cousin" or a derivative of isotret which has very minimal to nil photosensitivity effect.

[j0seph_lomb0s]

^ effective ba talaga yan?

[machinokokoro]

^ effective ba talaga yan?
yup...personal testimony

[onyxguapo]

I'm also using adapalene. My face has been clear for two straight months now. :)

[dowade]

I'm also using adapalene. My face has been clear for two straight months now. :)

Hi onyxguapo, can i use this without consultation w/ a dermatologist? also did this smoothen your skin, and remove the small pimples? when can i get this and how much? thanks!

[louise_xoxo]

If you want a cheap alternative try Teranex soap. No need any other topical products after that. It contains glycolic acid so it mildly peels the skin and you don't have to put sunblock when going out unlike tretinoin based products.

[machinokokoro]

If you want a cheap alternative try Teranex soap. No need any other topical products after that. It contains glycolic acid so it mildly peels the skin and you don't have to put sunblock when going out unlike tretinoin based products.
i actually bought one before...but im not really confident about the company manufacturing it nor with the ingredients...the mineral oil is very doubtful...and in addition, it is comedogenic which might trigger pimples. so i didnt try. but if it has worked for you...good. :)

i asked dra. maano about adapalene. it is mainly for whiteheads and blackheads...which are the starting points of pimples. she said it can be continued for n-months as maintenance

[onyxguapo]

Hi onyxguapo, can i use this without consultation w/ a dermatologist? also did this smoothen your skin, and remove the small pimples? when can i get this and how much? thanks!

I use Differin (0.1% adapalene cream). Differin is supposedly a prescription drug, but I am always able to buy one in any drug store without a prescription. It has a similar mode of action as tretinoin and is mainly used to remove and prevent comedonal acne (blackheads and whiteheads), but is far less irritating than tretinoin. Also, it has an anti-inflammatory effect which tretinoin does not have, thus it also prevents inflammatory acne from forming.

Like in any topical retinoid therapy, adapalene purges deep-seated comedones therefore you should expect more pimples to surface during the first few weeks of treatment. A forumer in acne.org (http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Info-retinoids-initial-t98395.html) said that you could have "15 months worth" of pimples appearing in just 3 month.

I usually buy the 30g tube in cream form and it costs around 500+ pesos. The gel form is cheaper and available in a smaller 15g tube.

[j0seph_lomb0s]

Thanks for your help guys!

[j0seph_lomb0s]

yup...personal testimony

paano gamitin yan? after 8 weeks ba, kapag wala ka ng acne, stop na? or continued use pa rin for maintenance?

[onyxguapo]

^You have to continue using it even after you have stopped having acne to prevent it from coming back.

There is no cure for acne. You should keep using whatever works for you for maintenance.

[aLuIdPy]

saan mabibili ang adapalene?

[dowade]

I use Differin (0.1% adapalene cream). Differin is supposedly a prescription drug, but I am always able to buy one in any drug store without a prescription. It has a similar mode of action as tretinoin and is mainly used to remove and prevent comedonal acne (blackheads and whiteheads), but is far less irritating than tretinoin. Also, it has an anti-inflammatory effect which tretinoin does not have, thus it also prevents inflammatory acne from forming.

Like in any topical retinoid therapy, adapalene purges deep-seated comedones therefore you should expect more pimples to surface during the first few weeks of treatment. A forumer in acne.org (http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Info-retinoids-initial-t98395.html) said that you could have "15 months worth" of pimples appearing in just 3 month.

I usually buy the 30g tube in cream form and it costs around 500+ pesos. The gel form is cheaper and available in a smaller 15g tube.

thanks! last question why do you prefer the cream over the gel?

[machinokokoro]

paano gamitin yan? after 8 weeks ba, kapag wala ka ng acne, stop na? or continued use pa rin for maintenance?
dra. maano, a former president (if im not mistaken) of the PDS told me that this can be continued as a maintenance treatment. personally, i dont want to stop using it. kasi my face has never been this smooth since elem skul. :D

[machinokokoro]

thanks! last question why do you prefer the cream over the gel?
same question, is there any difference with the rate of penetration? ive been searching over the net but found nothing. hmmm

[onyxguapo]

thanks! last question why do you prefer the cream over the gel?

Generally, creams are less irritating than gels. It is said that the more aqueous a solution is, the more irritating it is. That is why, for example, a 0.005% liquid tretinoin solution can be more irritating than a 0.1% tretinoin cream preparation.

I use adapalene cream because I have sensitive skin and it doesn't make my face sting unlike the gel form. It is preferrable to use the gel form, however, if you could tolerate it as the cream tends to make the skin feel greasy (which is not a problem for me anyway since I only use it at night).

Adapalene can be bought from skin clinics such as Mendez and Let's Face It. Branded preparations (Differin or Klenzit) are available at Mercury Drug and Watson's.

[dowade]

Generally, creams are less irritating than gels. It is said that the more aqueous a solution is, the more irritating it is. That is why, for example, a 0.005% liquid tretinoin solution can be more irritating than a 0.1% tretinoin cream preparation.

I use adapalene cream because I have sensitive skin and it doesn't make my face sting unlike the gel form. It is preferrable to use the gel form, however, if you could tolerate it as the cream tends to make the skin feel greasy (which is not a problem for me anyway since I only use it at night).

Adapalene can be bought from skin clinics such as Mendez and Let's Face It. Branded preparations (Differin or Klenzit) are available at Mercury Drug and Watson's.

Thanks a lot!

[j0seph_lomb0s]

thanks sa info.

[cholinergic]

share ko lang sa akin kasi kahit papaano nalessen yung spot ng pimple ko.

Ponds Antibacterial facial Wash
Belo pore minimizing facial wash (sabay sila)
then after nun Ponds Whitening Cream

Sabi nga ng iba before gumamit ng whitening cream dapat heal na yung mga pimples.

[bluesky_luis]

VMV Id Gel, magaling kapag nakita mong namumula na sya lagyan mo agad nung gel para matuyo at hindi magtuloy :)

[bittercinnamon]

^Drink Eskinol with Dalacin C? Is that supposed to be funny???

This is for your information:



haha! laugh trip! natawa ako dito!!:rotflmao:
that's a common sense question!:lol:
go ahead drink it. then see what will happen :rotflmao:


haha CRAZY!:rotflmao::bop:*okay*

[cocorocha]

For accessible anti-zit products, Olay Total Effects na ako! In two weeks na gamit ko, meron talagang effects! Less pimples, clear skin and looks hydrated tsaka may ang rosy pa ng cheeks. I'm scared of using products for my face that is medical-sounding, parang ano ba sakit ba ang pimples? And I find Pond's drying. No-no yun if you want pimple-free skin. :angry:

[faffy]

try mario badescu products. u can buy it from rustans

[dawndevil27]

dr kauffman ako pinakanahiyang

[qwertx]

@machinokokoro san nakakabili ng panoxyl bar? anong tatak? and yung adapalene? thanks

[pinkedyellow]

For excellent skin problem prevention, use Olay Total Effects daily moisturizer. It's good to start early before pa magka-prob like dark spots and saggy skin.

[ninjha]

ok ang cyleina soaps black pearl...as often you use the soap mas maganda effects sayo masarap pa gamitin yung bp kase malamig siya sa skin at naka relax pa...babad mo ng 3mins ok na...affordable pa yan...at hot topic sa other forums kaya marami na goog feedbacks dyan...

[machinokokoro]

@machinokokoro san nakakabili ng panoxyl bar? anong tatak? and yung adapalene? thanks

umm the brand of panoxyl bar is...Panoxyl. :)

adapalene, i use differin by galderma.

USE CELETEQUE MOISTURIZER...or else. :P

[emery]

try the basic like water and soap and a really good moisturizer.

[cocorocha]

I still swear by Olay Total Effects, the whole line para mas effective. Hindi na ako super magka-pimples unlike before.

[emery]

I still swear by Olay Total Effects, the whole line para mas effective. Hindi na ako super magka-pimples unlike before.
i agree with you. though nde whole line gamit ko pero for facial products i use olay products and i really like olay TE. true and fast effects nde pako nahassle on the process..i mean nde greasy and oily and i smells good pa. worth the price **** un effect ng product sa skin ko..to think na nde lang isang problem un natatarget ng olay TE dba

[machinokokoro]

pwede ba ang olay for guys...kasi yung medication (adapalene) ko nagdry yung skin ko...kaya nagkakawrinkles (lines) yung sa may mouth area...muka tuloy akong mejo tumanda. huhu. non comedogenic ba yung olay? ok naman yung celeteque moisturizer, i havent tried the latest product nila. pero sino nakapagcompare ng celeteque vs. olay?

[doggonegirl]

St Ives Apricot Scrub/Apricot Cleanser(scrub contains 2% Salycylic acid while the cleanser only 0.5%. Take your pick). Works for me and it's inexpensive. It's $4 in the US; I think it's less than 100 pesos in Pinas which is available at SM Department stores

[choime]

pano ba gamitin ang cntratubex?

[beauté]

If your scar is new, apply mo lang contratubex as indicated in the box, twice or thrice to prevent keloid choime.

As for pimple prevention, kj tretinoin is effective. This is applied every night. There are other brands, differin effective din.

[choime]

If your scar is new, apply mo lang contratubex as indicated in the box, twice or thrice to prevent keloid choime.

As for pimple prevention, kj tretinoin is effective. This is applied every night. There are other brands, differin effective din.

my scars were caused by pimples during my college days pa.

wala na ako pimples ngayon but some scars were left.lalo dun sa left chick ko :mecry:

[AdrenalineRush]

nid help. uneven skin tone kasi ako hindi ko alam kung ano cause nito. hindi pantay *** kulay ng muka ko sa ibang part maputi tapos sa ibang part naman medyo dark. tapos *** pagkaputi pa parang an-an pero im sure hindi un an-an eh kasi nagkaganon na ako dati pina derma ko ang cause daw nun ay *** araw eh. eh lage pa nmn ako nasa arawan ***** ng walang sunblock. maso2lve ko kaya to kapag nagpaputi ako para maging pantay kulay ng balat ko maging maputi na lahat? need help pls. anu kaya pwede ko gamitin baka sakaling pumantay na *** kulay. :(

[.miranda.]

pwede ba ang olay for guys...kasi yung medication (adapalene) ko nagdry yung skin ko...kaya nagkakawrinkles (lines) yung sa may mouth area...muka tuloy akong mejo tumanda. huhu. non comedogenic ba yung olay? ok naman yung celeteque moisturizer, i havent tried the latest product nila. pero sino nakapagcompare ng celeteque vs. olay?

Hi pwede ang Olay for guys. It's not drying and non-comodogenic. I suggest you use the Total Effects line since maraming skin problems ang ina-address nya.

[ninjha]

im using cyleina organic soap....black pearl talagang puputi ka pag use mo nyan mag even yung tone mo at good for dark areas yan, may menthol yan kaya pag apply mo sa skin mo malamig...hindi ka rin mabilis na pgpapawisan.....

[AdrenalineRush]

ang alam ko masama ang menthol sa skin kasi nakakairritate un. *** cooling effect nya yan *** nkakairitate sa balat. siguro sa iba effective pero iba2 tayo ng skin types hindi yan pwede sa mga sensitive skins kung may menthol nga yan.

heres the link. from acne.org proven na skin irritant ang menthol

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Biggest-Mistakes-People-t102347.html

[ninjha]

in not din sure kung menthol talaga ang gamit pero a lot na talaga ang users ng bp and wala pang nagrereklamo na panget ang black pearl,...

you can check etong link...143pages na ang mga feedbacks dyan....
and if nagdadalawang isip pa kayo sa dami ng nakagamit at mgnda mga feedbacks read na lang kayo nyan...para maka kuha din kayo information....

http://www.candymag.com/teentalk/index.php/topic,144399.0.html

[Swanget]

Suffered from acne for more than 10 years and have switched products and dermas here and there.

Want to know if anybody else suffering from cystic acne? yung malaki, may laman, at nagnanaknak. sounds gross no? tried oral isotretinoin before pero temporary lang din effects with (baka) lasting side-effects.

Don't really know what to do anymore. Sometimes I feel that I should just accept defeat from the acne-war and just wait maybe until I'm older when it's supposed to naturally die down.

[larinne]

try Betadine skin cleanser (blue plastic bottle in the philippines), it works like liquid soap.

"Following the discovery of iodine by Bernard Courtois in 1811, it has been broadly used for the prevention and treatment of skin infections, and the treatment of wounds. Iodine has been recognized as an effective broad-spectrum bactericide, and it is also effective against yeasts, molds, fungi, viruses, and protozoans."

[one2avoid4ever]

Suffered from acne for more than 10 years and have switched products and dermas here and there.

Want to know if anybody else suffering from cystic acne? yung malaki, may laman, at nagnanaknak. sounds gross no? tried oral isotretinoin before pero temporary lang din effects with (baka) lasting side-effects.

Don't really know what to do anymore. Sometimes I feel that I should just accept defeat from the acne-war and just wait maybe until I'm older when it's supposed to naturally die down.

Wag ka sumuko. May solution sa cystic acne. Just follow Dan Kern's regimen. http://www.acne.org/regimen.html

[Swanget]

Wag ka sumuko. May solution sa cystic acne. Just follow Dan Kern's regimen. http://www.acne.org/regimen.html

Thanks for the encouragement. Right now I just self-medicate. Take antibiotics kung mejo marami, pimple injection kung hindi nawala. Kakainis lang kasi its all temporary. After ilang days meron ulit. Gastos ulit, para ka lang nagsusunog ng pera.

Right now I'm also using tea tree oil after learning about it from this forum.

Quite ironic. Yung ibang ok ang skin kung ano-ano pa ginagawa para lalong gumanda skin. While yung ibang tulad ko, tanging pangarap lang magkaron ng normal na kutis. Normal sa kanila, malayong pangarap ng iba.

[cocorocha]

^ I hope you win the battle with acne. Somewhere out there, mahahanap mo rin ang katapat ng pimples mo :) Thankful ako na hiyang ako with most products available locally and solved na ako sa Olay.

[2009r]

Curious lang ako,anong pinagiba ng kojic acid soap sa kojie san? Pwede ba sa face yun pareho?

[chei chei]

im not pimple prone but for some reason nagka break out ako sa left side ng face, as in left side lang, if its with the facial cleanser that i used bakit sa left lang? anyway i tried panoxyl na yun gel 5% and nagdry up naman kaso i noticed yung pus pabalik balik, magdadry up, magkaka pus, matutuyo, magkaka pus ulit, at as expected nagdarken yung left cheek ko na,
i just dont know why the pus keeps on coming back ket di ko nasnsqueeze, im using panoxyl for close to a week na.

[ninjha]

siguro sis pag na22log ka naka higa ka sideways....***** sa bed mo....try our cyleina soaps heres the link ang dami na gumgamit nyan sa mga forums

http://jhasbeu.multiply.com