The Rachael Ray Show - Human Lab: Adult Acne
Hi everyone!
This is a bit of useless info for Adult Acne sufferers...I figure I'd share my experience.
I did a segment for the Rachael Ray Show over the late Summer/early Fall...that had 3 women (myself included) who have been dealing with adult acne. They had us try products over the course of 8 weeks. These products claim to work (LOL).
Its airing Wednesday, January 14th. I know in the NY area it's on channel 7 (ABC) @ 10am. I'm not sure when her show airs (or what channel) for the rest of the country.
Its actually a bit interesting if anyone is interested in watching it. It really makes you think twice before spending money on all of the hype of acne products. The producers were actually surprised with the results themselves.
I look terrible on the show and they could have fixed my hair at one point (but they didn't...omg).
Anyway...the dermatologist they had on there (had the worst skin I've ever seen in my life). She wasnt very friendly either...(off set). What she had to say was interesting and true though about what to wash your face with.
I wouldn't go out and buy the product I used either. Although they made me say it worked...it didn't. What worked for me was increasing my water intake, taking vitamins, washing my make-up off every single night no matter how tired I was (although they don't know what I do for a living), cut down on my alcohol intake, no smoking, going to the gym to increase blood circulation, eating less processed foods, washing my face in a three step process (make-up removal cleanser, then a salicylic acid 1% cleanser, then followed by a leave on topical cream....either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid...I switch up) I also exfoliate my face once a week with a gentle exfoliator. Although this won't work for everyone...it works for me...and I've tried everything for the past 5-7 years. It doesn't have to be expensive cleanser either.
Plus I was taking a natural supplement called Turkey Rhubarb...that cleans your colon. Found at any health food store.
So...I hope this info helps someone.
Re: The Rachael Ray Show - Human Lab: Adult Acne (somewhat useless and boring info)
Hey this is interesting stuff. Your title didn't do your post justice-I almost didn't click on it. How did they persuade you to say it worked? And how did you get on the show?
Re: The Rachael Ray Show - Human Lab: Adult Acne (somewhat useless and boring info)
I've read that salicylic acid makes adult acne worse. I won't use it again for that reason (mine got better then got extremely bad).
Re: The Rachael Ray Show - Human Lab: Adult Acne (somewhat useless and boring info)
I've learned over the past 6 months of fighting my face that so-called 'acne' products are the devil!
I started doing a lot of research because I was fed up with my skin. Everything these companies add to their products do absolutely nothing to treat the problem. The acids and peroxides and gels are nothing more than MAYBE a temporary fix.
You have to find the root of your problem. It is different for everyone since everyone's skin is different. I changed my diet, scrapped my total facial care system and adopted a newly (researched by me) plan of attack. I now write this post with fresh, smooth and soft skin. So, sorry to thread jack, but the point is, don't believe billion dollar companies who would have no profit if their products really worked and everyone's acne cleared up.