Skin problems

SmileyHappyBeing · 19 January 2007 at 6:06PM

yeah very expensive lol.. but apparently effective if you dont mind having to be a hermit for a while..

hope you have a great wedding and you have glowing skin! x

Girl_least_likely_to · 21 January 2007 at 11:01PM

I've had a pretty poor skin since my teens, I'm 32 now and have tried pretty much everything except going to a salon to sort my skin out. I simply would hate anyone seeing me without make-up! A friend recommended Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher, which is £7.50 from Boots, which I've been using 2 or 3 times a week. A couple of days prior to me trying this I also tried Dead Sea magik Facial Wash which I buy from John Lewis at £7.95 but also can be found from this site I found via google, it's about half way down the page - sorry can't do clever links http://www.garden.co.uk/acatalog/THE_GARDEN_PHARMACY__Dead_sea_products_213.html

These 2 products are the only products that I've tried that have continued to improve my skin after using them for about 3 months. Usually I get a quick fix for a couple of weeks from each new product I've tried. I even open the door to my postman now without makeup on :rotfl: .

So these products have worked for me, great, they may not work for others but it may be worth a try if you've tried pretty much everything else like me.

Good luck with your wedding OP

SmileyHappyBeing · 22 January 2007 at 12:09AM

Girl least likely to -

I wouldnt worry about going to a salon and having no make up on, im a beauty therapist and when i was in a salon we used to see all sorts, big people, skinny people, hairy people , and even smelly people lol, but what i trying to say is they are used to it, if you drive no one would have to see you with out make up, the therapist would obv remove it before a treatment but when you were leaving just make sure youve parked by the salon and then youll be safe in your car in a cpl of mins.. Also if a therapist did ever make you feel uncomfortable youd be in your rights to complain as that is not satisfactory.. even if she didnt actually say anything but you felt awkward etc.. Give it ago!!!

xx

Girl_least_likely_to · 22 January 2007 at 3:38PM

Thanks Smiley. I know what you're saying, it's just me being silly

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lottee · 23 January 2007 at 11:27AM

I was given a prescription for 'Duac Gel'. I have been using it for a few months now, & it has defo worked for me. I still get the odd blemish/spot, but nowhere near what I did before I started using it. I didn't have majorly bad skin before, but as I'm 28 now, I was sick of looking like a 'spotty teenager!' lol. My skin looks and feels a lot cleaner. Good luck with the wedding!

Emms · 23 January 2007 at 1:39PM

Well ive booked an appointment at the Salon for a facial thing next Wednesday. Im also one of those people that would never ever leave the house without makeup so Im parking as close to the place as I possibly can.

SmileyHappyBeing - Do you think facials etc are the way to go to help block pores etc? The place im going to lists all these things for their facials

- Deep cleansing
- Extractions
- Massage
- Contour Mask
- Exfoliations
- Paraffin wax
- Multivitamin power repair
- Lymphatic drainage
- Pressure point massage

Kinda sounds like what im after!

Emma

Boudica · 23 January 2007 at 2:33PM

Hi

How about trying https://www.lush.co.uk. The site will tell you if there is a shop near you.

I have Psoriasis and use the stuff from Lush as i've found it's better than anything i've had off the doctor since I developed it 30 years ago.

The Lush products are expensive but they last for ages. Plus, everything is made from natural plant materials, is mainly vegetarian and organic.

I've always found the staff really helpful and they don't sell you stuff that's not suitable. Also, if you ask them for a small pot just to try they will. For free.

Hope this helps you.

PS. I can very highly recommend breaking up half a Hot Milk Bath Bar under hot running water then, once you're in and settled, chuck in a Butterball Bath Bomb. Luuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrvvvvvvvvvlllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy

SmileyHappyBeing · 23 January 2007 at 4:29PM

Emms wrote:

Well ive booked an appointment at the Salon for a facial thing next Wednesday. Im also one of those people that would never ever leave the house without makeup so Im parking as close to the place as I possibly can.

SmileyHappyBeing - Do you think facials etc are the way to go to help block pores etc? The place im going to lists all these things for their facials

- Deep cleansing
- Extractions
- Massage
- Contour Mask
- Exfoliations
- Paraffin wax
- Multivitamin power repair
- Lymphatic drainage
- Pressure point massage

Kinda sounds like what im after!

Emma

Hiya,
Yeah they def the kinds of things, if you go for a facial youll get a deep cleanse anyway, its the masks that will help you, and exfoliation and extraction (either using a hot compress or a steamer), you might have to go quite regularly to maintain it, but you can help with the up keep at home..

Always! remove your makeup at night (no excuses even if you've been out on the pi$$

), you might already know this but just in case...
Cleanse , tone and moisturise every morning and night (with products that are suitable for your skin,) You say get blocked pores etc this tends to be combination skin/oily skin , but when you go to the salon theyll advise you what skin type you have got..

If you can.. try and buy a foundation that is non-comodegnic as this will help to not block the pores.. ( just ask at one of the boots counters, might be slightly more expensive, or just check all the labels or look up product info on the ones that arent on counters, i.e rimmel, revlon etc)

Use an exfoliating mask once or twice a week ( a good one that i use is RoC PEEL-EX RADIANCE, can get it in superdrug ect, was on special there last week 1/2 price, but norm costs £20 ish, but lasts for ages, just apply a thin layer and dont rub in, leaves your skin glowing, its not just for blackheads but just gives you a really even , smooth skintone, and exfoliates top layer)

Another cheap one is a mud mask, these absorb all the oil and are good for ppl with blemishes etc..

Good luck at the salon hun, if i think of anything else il post it.. sorry for the ramble , get carried away i do :rotfl:

xx

krishna · 24 January 2007 at 3:30AM

Try a home made exfoliating treatment that is very low cost.

Take a tablespoon of porridge oats or fine oatmeal. If porridge oats, crush into smaller bits either by rubbing between your fingers. Mix the oats with honey and a little cider vinegar to make a paste. Then add 1 drop of lavender oil, lemon oil or basil oil.

Wash your face an dry. Then apply the paste, taking care to avoid your eyes. After Leave the mixture on for about 15 minutes and wash off with water.

Or for a facial scrub, mix the oats with a teaspoon of olive oil and three drops of lavender essential oil. Store in a jar. To use, take a little, place in palm of your hand, add a little water. Mix and then apply to face, rubbing gently.

Also a little bit of lemon juice in a basin of water when washing your face. Lemon juice is antiseptic and astringent (toning).

For a longer term solution, I'd suggest seeing a herbalist.