Which spot treatments actually work? - Page 2

Bagpuss · 13-02-05, 10:54 PM

oh also, sorry i forgot this, i will probably get screamed at here but i once read that a famous person used nail varnish remover on her spots and they cleared up, so i had a second head appearing on my chin and went to grab my nail varnish remover but grabbed my scrub freah instead, i used a little on a cotton bud and went to bed, next day completely gone !!! now when ever i feel a monster attack thats what i use. SCRUB FRESH..... ok you can all scream at me know ..... he he xxx

Lily · 14-02-05, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by amberrose

hiya , quinoderm is very good but just a word of warning, it does say this on the instructions but i didn't bother to read it....it will bleach your towels...i had a brand new set of towels and flannels and didn't rinse my hands properly after using wiped my hands and thought nothing more, then a few hours later i noticed bleach marks on my lovely new towel and still didn't make the connection. A week later after washing all my towels every single one apart from the bath towels had bleach marks on. ruined.......my own fault.

xxx

OMG, if it bleaches your towels what on earth does it do to your skin???

Amanda

Bagpuss · 14-02-05, 02:26 PM

my thoughts exactly !!!!

MINKUS · 14-02-05, 02:39 PM

Tea Tree also for me. The Australian Body care range.

Its marvellous, one of those things i always have in the cupboard and take away on hols etc - fab for sunburn.

bimbogeri · 14-02-05, 03:45 PM

I've just started using the Biore range so will let you know how I get on. The Warming Blackhead Cleanser is fabby and leaves your skin feeling very clean, but too soon to tell how well they will work in the long run.
Might have to try out that Scrubfresh trick...
I find most of my spots, esp in the chin area, are from hormones when my period is due, so remembering to take some evening primrose oil in the week running up to it helps.
Still have quite a blotchy/patchy forehead though and I don't know why.... it's not even like I have a fringe anymore!!

Fab Freak · 14-02-05, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal

Hi all

At the moment I am getting quite a few spots on my chin - they all get squeezed because I just can't leave them alone! However I know that I am picking at them too much and causing scarring. I have freckles which help to hide marks but I want to stop picking!

Do any of you have a tried and trusted spot treatment that you can recommend to me?

I'd preferably like one that you apply when a spot first starts to appear, to prevent it from getting to that stage when it's ready to squeeze!

Thanks in advance x

Clinique make a product it's fantastic, it does exactly what you are after - well it works for me Clear Blemish Gel at £9.50 i have used it for nearly 8 years now and never looked to change.
http://www.clinique.co.uk/templates/...ORY_ID=CAT1040

And it lasts ages as you only need a tiny bit....even better

Hth

DONZIE · 14-02-05, 05:15 PM

Hi there,
well I've tried everything under the sun for spots and believe me everything I've tried only works for a while cos your system gets used to it, even anitbiotics!
Honestly the best thing I have found is to cleanse, tone and moisturise.
I have been using Olay products for this now for at least 18months and my skin has settled down beautifully. It is not expensive and Superdrug very often have excellent offers on it. You have to make sure you cleanse, tone and moisturise at night even if you don't feel like it cos it is worth it in the long run. In the mornings I don't cleanse and tone but I wash my face with Johnsons moisturising shower gel whilst I'm in the shower, then I moisturise.
Now for 99.9% of the time my face is blemish free. Try it!!

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Originally Posted by amberrose

hiya , quinoderm is very good but just a word of warning, it does say this on the instructions but i didn't bother to read it....it will bleach your towels...i had a brand new set of towels and flannels and didn't rinse my hands properly after using wiped my hands and thought nothing more, then a few hours later i noticed bleach marks on my lovely new towel and still didn't make the connection. A week later after washing all my towels every single one apart from the bath towels had bleach marks on. ruined.......my own fault.

xxx

Sal · 14-02-05, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DONZIE

Hi there,
well I've tried everything under the sun for spots and believe me everything I've tried only works for a while cos your system gets used to it, even anitbiotics!
Honestly the best thing I have found is to cleanse, tone and moisturise.
I have been using Olay products for this now for at least 18months and my skin has settled down beautifully. It is not expensive and Superdrug very often have excellent offers on it. You have to make sure you cleanse, tone and moisturise at night even if you don't feel like it cos it is worth it in the long run. In the mornings I don't cleanse and tone but I wash my face with Johnsons moisturising shower gel whilst I'm in the shower, then I moisturise.
Now for 99.9% of the time my face is blemish free. Try it!!

Hi Donna

I already do look after my face by cleansing and moisturising. However I have been a bit slack recently so maybe my chin is objecting to the occasional negligence!

I shall get back on the case with my facial care!

Samoyed · 14-02-05, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal

Do any of you have a tried and trusted spot treatment that you can recommend to me?

Try this thread, it's full of helpful advice for spots.
http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthrea...highlight=acne
hope it helps.

Sal · 15-02-05, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Samoyed

Try this thread, it's full of helpful advice for spots.
http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthrea...highlight=acne
hope it helps.

Thanks Samoyed, it was really helpful - although my spots aren't as serious as acne, the thread gave me some more ideas of remedies to try.

xx

Hollyballoo · 15-02-05, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by amberrose

oh also, sorry i forgot this, i will probably get screamed at here but i once read that a famous person used nail varnish remover on her spots and they cleared up, so i had a second head appearing on my chin and went to grab my nail varnish remover but grabbed my scrub freah instead, i used a little on a cotton bud and went to bed, next day completely gone !!! now when ever i feel a monster attack thats what i use. SCRUB FRESH..... ok you can all scream at me know ..... he he xxx

Now that's very resourceful Angie - we have to try that one!

dawn74pink · 15-02-05, 06:31 PM

You need to look at your diet as well, usually whats going on inside, shows on the outside. "you are what, you eat" as they say. Drink plenty of water to clear the system, eat veggie's and fruit and have a look at your lifestyle, usually hormones, stress can be a contribute to skin problems B vitamins are good for people with stress and zinc is good for the skin. Don't forget foods with vitamin C, D and E as well.