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    Default Re: How to get smooth and awesome skin all over?

    Another thing to try is sulfur soap. I randomly tried one with 10% sulfur and I love the results so far. It may leave your skin on the dry side but I moisturize twice a day anyway with either almond or coconut oil, Khiels' body lotion or Aussie Gold tan extender (it's not greasy so I use that on days I want to pole). Yes, the sulfur has a funky odor but I rinse well and don't notice.

    Also–check your water! If it's hard it can be very damaging. I was having a terrible time with my skin and hair and later realized my water was had lots of iron in it (look for the tell-tale pale orange ring in your toilet or tub). Not only was my skin dry and itchy, my hair was brittle and never felt 100% clean (google hard water mineral deposits on your hair).

    Since I rent, my only option for a water softener was Water Sticks, with the iron remover. I've since moved and the water is better but I use the system anyway since I invested the money and also because it removes a lot of the chlorine, which you end up breathing, too. It's easy to regenerate with table salt. It made a world of difference!
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    Default Re: How to get smooth and awesome skin all over?

    Quote Originally Posted by tuesdaymarie View Post
    I've never used Proactive, but I would look at its active ingredients to see what is working for you. A down side to Proactive is that I think they use microbeads, which can tear your skin and are really bad for the water supply. They've actually been banned in some states because of this. If the microbeads are no longer present, ignore that.

    For acne, the main things most people look at are clearing any underlying bacterial problem, reducing inflammation and exfoliating. Personally, for my body, I found that manual exfoliation helped tremendously. So I use a Clarisonic (Smart Profile model). Some people don't like Clarisonic brushes because they think bacteria in acne will stay in the brush head. I use a cleansing spray between uses, wash my brush heads once a week, and replace them every 3-4 months and haven't seen an issue.

    Chemical exfoliation is another option. There are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA). You can use either or both, depending on your needs. This is a great "cheat sheet" about the differences between AHAs and BHAs: https://i.imgur.com/iNjIZR0.jpg . So if your primary concern is acne, your first choice would be a BHA to help clear active breakouts. Salicylic acid is the most common choice, and it is normally used in most acne treatments because of this. Proactive might already have this in their body wash. (I would google, but I think there are different products, and I don't want to spout off wrong information.) Even if they do have it in the wash, you could add a BHA about 10 minutes after you shower. You can order a serum online, like at Paula's Choice, or you can get something like Stridex Maximum Strength pads at most grocery or drugstores. It's important to note that some people--not most, but some--have a salicylic acid allergy. Thus they spent their teen years using acne washes, only to make their skin worse. Definitely patch test and monitor your skin any time you add a new product. And try to only add one at a time, so you know how you react to each.

    An AHA would be useful after you have adjusted to the Proactive and any other BHA or physical exfoliation you might add. An AHA will help build collagen in your skin and even out your skin tone. It will also help your skin to retain moisture, which will help since you are using drying products. You want to make sure you wait after applying an AHA or BHA before you moisturize. I would recommend at least 10 minutes, but if you're in a hurry, at least let the products dry before moisturizing. AHAs also cause you to be more reactive to the sun, so you want to either not expose yourself to the sun much, or use sunscreen regularly, or both.
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    Re: fungal issues, many people think they have acne when they actually have folliculitis. Products like tea tree oil (some people aren't very tolerant to it, so patch test and use a carrier oil if necessary--mixing with water will be ineffective) and selenium sulfide (found in many dandruff shampoos) can clear that up.

    Some last thoughts: since acne has a lot to do with inflammation, I personally do see an improvement when I have fewer simple carbs in my diet. I also see an improvement when I balance my omega 6 and 3 more (fish oil supplements, watching what I eat). I saw you mentioned cocoa butter in one post, and this is very comodogenic (clogs pores) for a lot of people. I can only tolerate it on my shins--anywhere else, I get huge breakouts. You also mentioned CeraVe, which IMO, is a great moisturizer. Make sure you're showering regularly in luke warm water, using a fresh towel, and washing your sheets at least once a week.

    Hope some of this helps.
    Great post- i was thinking last night I need to relearn AHA and BHAs and get one! And Agreed re. increasing Omega 3, I believe the average western consumes triple the ammount of Omega 6 to 3's- and there are so many gut and brain issues related to this issue let alone how it shows up on the outside of your body! and the advice about thinking about what you're sleeping on (how often do you wash your pillows!/protective slips).

    Its worth considering the laundry detergents you are using- perhaps a homemade option if commercial products are too harsh for your skin.

    Also, baths. Coconut milk, epsom salts, coconut oil (but can be comodegenic for some). Be sure to rinse in the shower afterwards.

    I also use the oil cleansing method for me face- I have seen threads on this which have heaps of info but if you want a shortcut to a thourough explanation of ingredients and methodology I highly recommend the Crunchy Betty website.
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    I just had to revive this to say that proactiv really really works for me! Wow!
    Before I was using this proactiv knock off cleanser and toner and it was just ok, the real stuff is awesome!

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    Quote Originally Posted by HoolaTwister View Post
    I just had to revive this to say that proactiv really really works for me! Wow!
    Before I was using this proactiv knock off cleanser and toner and it was just ok, the real stuff is awesome!
    Are you still using it? I've heard your skin goes back to its previous state once you discontinue use.
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    Not sure about that, just started using the brand name Proactiv. I hope it continues to work this amazing forever! *knocks on wood*

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    "Another thing to try is sulfur soap. I randomly tried one with 10% sulfur and I love the results so far"
    I liked a surfur soap, BUT smell...no! It will penetrate and absorb into skin, clothing will stink forever!
    Good example of sulfur is onion, garlic. Sulfur is really stinky!

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    Long post. All relevant.

    The very best thing you can do for your skin is -without question- to refine your diet. NIX dairy, excess iodized salt, sugar, alcohol (except sake and good quality beer), all artificial sweeteners, all GMOs, all non-organic, all red meat, all restaurant food. I know this sounds "extreme" but it really is not at all unreasonable. People have lost all understanding of what it means to eat a healthy clean diet...not out of ignorance but because this information is intentionally obscured to keep people running to doctors and pharmaceutical companies (which basically manufacture all the acne meds/creams, makeup, skin care products, etc.) Big money and big business in keeping peoples skin shitty.

    Your skin is an organ of discharge. All poisons and excess you take in from your environment (which includes food) is first discharged comfortably through through sweat, piss, shit, mucus, vag discharge, and lungs through exhaling. Secondarily when excess becomes too much this discharge can take on a different quality (think bad odors for all the above). Thirdly, the discharge occurs in an unwanted way through the skin in the forms of redness, acne, blotches, bumps, and other gross phenomena. Further, excess is discharged through sneezing, colds, coughing, and other symptoms of "sickness." Lastly, it is not discharged at all and manifests as tumors, cysts, and interior growths.

    When skin is blotchy and pink or red and pimply it is actively discharging excess chemicals, dairy, and sugars (which is in ALL food). Sometimes you see a dancer with really nice skin and you wonder what her secret is? If it's not her spectacular diet (which it most probably is not)...unfortunately it simply comes down to the fact that she eats a lot more salt than you (or alot less sugar), which causes the pores of the skin to contract and keeps the excess from being discharged through the skin. Her excess is actually manifesting deeper in her body in the form of cysts and benign tumors. Sometimes girls who are more healthy "looking" are actually quite a bit more sick on the inside.

    The very last thing you need is more chemicals on top of your skin or do some kind of extensive/expensive skin care regimen. Clean up your diet and do body scrubs! I speak from experience. I used to have terrible skin, would get red blotches all over my chest anytime I was nervous, blush alot, lots of bumps, etc, etc. After eating much better for a while my skin cleared the hell up and smoothed out for real. Now years into it I am starting to actually get this strange baby soft smooth looking skin, the kind of skin I never thought was possible to obtain in my 30s.

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