Skin Care

[SkeeWee14]

Greetings Sorors and SF's,
I was wondering if any of you have any skin care tips that you will like to share. I really want to know of a good product that I can use to moisturize my skin. What used to be very oily is now extremely dry and it's driving me crazy. I know that I should drink more water than I do and perhaps that would help. Also I heard that steaming your face is a good way to moisturize the skin. Does anyone know anything about this? I saw in a catalog something called a facial steamer that is used when they do facials in major salons.

[AKAtude]

I have oily skin and I'm using Clinique's 3-step system right now. For dry skin, my fiance has been using Aveeno since October and it has really worked wonders thus far.

As for steaming your face, I have a Conair at home facial spa that I got for about $12 that does basically the same thing. I use it once or twice a month and it works fine. I also read an article that said this process opens up pores so you should rub an ice cube over your face afterwards to close them up. I usually just splash cold water on my face when I'm done.

[CaramelApple1971]

Good morning to all.

AKAtude what are the 3-steps for Clinique's treatment? What's the price for it? Would you recommend it to someone with oily and sensitive skin? I have tried sooo many products and all have irritated my skin or made me get pimples on top of pimples . I have used the Fashion Fair, Black Opal, and Mary Kay.

Thanks for any advice.

Originally posted by AKAtude:
I have oily skin and I'm using Clinique's 3-step system right now. For dry skin, my fiance has been using Aveeno since October and it has really worked wonders thus far.

As for steaming your face, I have a Conair at home facial spa that I got for about $12 that does basically the same thing. I use it once or twice a month and it works fine. I also read an article that said this process opens up pores so you should rub an ice cube over your face afterwards to close them up. I usually just splash cold water on my face when I'm done.

[LikeASista]

Well, when I was in junior high and high school, I could use alcohol to clear up my pimples. But as I got older, my skin seemed to just go bizerk, and NOTHING I did helped. I thought once you became an adult, pimples left. But I was getting them by the dozens. When I got rid of some, OTHERS would form. I, too, have oily skin. I tried EVERYTHING, ... Noxema, Sea Breeze, Oxy, ... you name it. But, I finally found one thing that works. Though it's expensive, and though I found it through an infomercial, I can only say I'm quite pleased with it. It's name? ProActive Solution!! I don't know how the stuff works, but it WORKS. I'm tired of paying $45.90 every two months, though, so if anybody knows of ANY other product that works just as good, please let me know. I'm a struggling student who doesn't have that kind of money.

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No weapon formed against me shall prosper, for I am a child of the Most High God, Who sits upon the Throne of Grace, and rules all Heaven and Earth.

[LikeASista]

Originally Posted by LikeASista

Well, when I was in junior high and high school, I could use alcohol to clear up my pimples. But as I got older, my skin seemed to just go bizerk, and NOTHING I did helped. I thought once you became an adult, pimples left. But I was getting them by the dozens. When I got rid of some, OTHERS would form. I, too, have oily skin. I tried EVERYTHING, ... Noxema, Sea Breeze, Oxy, ... you name it. But, I finally found one thing that works. Though it's expensive, and though I found it through an infomercial, I can only say I'm quite pleased with it. It's name? ProActive Solution!! I don't know how the stuff works, but it WORKS. I'm tired of paying $45.90 every two months, though, so if anybody knows of ANY other product that works just as good, please let me know. I'm a struggling student who doesn't have that kind of money.

Wow, I've come a long way since then. I've discovered the magical combination of 10% Benzoil Peroxide and water. Works perfectly everytime.

[black_princess]

Other Walmart finds:

I find that Palmers Cocoa butter soap (an oval brown bar) used
2wice daily (once in the morning and once @ night) works well.

After washing I use a cotton applicator and swab my face with "Sea Breaze" to get rid of any deep in-bedded dirt. I use new swaps until the new 1 I'm using is clean (nothing is showing up). If you've never "Sea Breazed" your face I recommend everyone should, u'll be suprised what hidden dirt u'll find . . even after just washing ur face.

Finally I finish with the Palmers Toner and swab my ace with that. When I'm done with this routine, my face feels as soft as a baby's butt and has a nice natural (non makeup induced) glow with no bumps. Even my pores are smaller and all of the small hyperpigmintation scars that is left behind from old, long gone pimples fade away as well. I don't really wear a lot of makeup (unless I'm going out or am in the mood) so I love having my skin look great all on it's own. Only thing, you need to stay up on it. u can slack for a day or 2 . . but u may start to see the skin reversal if u slack 4 much longer

I use an appricot bead scrub once or twice a month. I still mak get the ocasional pimple or two, but at least it's not like big, obvious, long lingering, swarm that used to attack my face before this regime

My mom has benn telling me that "a lady should have a beauty routine" from my early pre-teen years . . thankfully it looks like I found 1 that works . . @ least for me and yes all of these items are @ ur local Walmart

[Live_Wire17]

When I got pregnant with my son (13 yrs ago) I developed these moles on my face, neck and chest. I hate them! I have been using Lavender Oil and they have slowly been going away. I was going to have them burned off but the doctor stated that they may return so i didn't bother. I am sticking with the Lavender Oil.

[nonchalant]

I need to become more consistent with products. I use Neutrogena's soap and astringent, Dove's facial lotion, and Freeman's clay masque.

Isn't there an AKA that came out with a skin care line?

[AKAtude]

CaramelApple,

The Clinique 3-step system includes a cleansing soap (I use extra strength), toner (I'm a category 3), and moisturizer. If you go to a Clinique counter in a departement store or www.clinique.com you can do a skin test that lets you know which of the four categories you fall into. They also have formulas for acne and sensitive skin. It costs $29.95 for the set. I would recommend you try it. I, too, have a problem with acne but since I started using Clinique again I've noticed it has cleared up quite a bit.

I used Clinique for the first time in 1996 for several months. When I began to run out instead of going to the mall to buy more, I started using things like Oil of Olay and some others. So, I got off track. I bought it again in April and I'm not disappointed. Everything that you get lasts for such a long time. It takes me four months to go through the soap, and I use it two times a day! I've also used their makeup as well. When I need more I will be going back to the Clinique counter.

By the way, when I bought my 3-step system I got it while they were giving away a free gift just like Fashion Fair does when you spend a certain amount. I just bought those three things and got a cute pink and green bag with several sample/travel size items. It was a good gift. I always tend to buy things from makeup/fragrance counters when they are giving away a free gift. It makes me feel like I got more for my money!

[AKAtude]

LikeASista,

Thanks for telling us about ProActive Solution!! I always wanted to try it, but was really skeptical about ordering it from television. I've also seen the ads in magazines, too. My face goes through phases just like my hair. Sometimes I have to change products every once in a while. I'll remember what you said. Thanks!

[LikeASista]

Oh, you're quite welcome, AKAtude. Just to reinforce my claim, I will go so far as to say that only after the first three weeks of trying it, my skin was absolutely FLAWLESS!! However, I tried to ween off it and start using other products (for economic reasons, of course) only to discover that the pimples return quickly if you don't stick with it. So, though I'm hooked, at least I'm hooked to something that works. I just wish I could make a smooth transition to something ELSE.

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No weapon formed against me shall prosper, for I am a child of the Most High God, Who sits upon the Throne of Grace, and rules all Heaven and Earth.

[PositivelyAKA]

sorors i tried clinque and it seemed to harsh for my skin, but i would try anything once. Proactive is good but very expensive and like you said you must use it forever it is not a cure, and after time some find that they start breaking out again because our skin can become resistant and require an even bigger dose of the medication. I wanted a cure so i went to the dermatologist and made them give me ACCUTANE which has possible side effects like dry lips, but it cleared me up completely and i'm no longer oily. You can only take accutane for a few months then you must go off but so far my skin looks great!!! the compliments i've gotten from people is enormous, my skin looks better then some people who never even had acne. Its expensive but most health insurance will cover it. good luck.

[Delta_Girl1913]

Good afternoon ladies,
I hope you don't mind me visiting your board as I do from time to time, but I must say that I am so happy that this thread was posted. I have been searching and searching for something to clear my skin up since forever. I have tried everything that you can think of from expensive to cheap and nothing has worked. But, I have never tried Clinique nor ProActive. This information has been very helpful.

Greek Luv

[LadyAKA]

Soror SkeeWee14, I am also in search of something good to use on my skin, yall must think I am busted looking for hair and facial products all at once -LOL.
Anyway, I don't have a solution to your problem, I am still in search of my own regimen, but I wanted to comment on the facial steamer. I happen to have a steamer because my mom went out an purchased it, but you can boil water any day, in any pot and put a towel over your head and get a great facial steam from that. I am pretty sure you don't need to spend money in that area.... hope that helps


Sisterly

ADDED - I do use Mary Kay right now and like CaramelApple1971 stated it is doing nothing for me, I am waiting for it to run out and then I am head to the dermatologist!

[This message has been edited by LadyAKA (edited June 01, 2000).]

[AKAtude]

But LadyAKA, with a facial steamer the steam keeps going. With a pot, the water can go cold unless you stand over a stove! LOL! I use to do that before I bought one. Now, I just set down and place my face into the facial spa.