{"id":38,"date":"2014-05-01T18:43:50","date_gmt":"2014-05-01T18:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gots2know.com\/?p=38"},"modified":"2014-07-10T21:31:29","modified_gmt":"2014-07-11T04:31:29","slug":"38","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gots2know.com\/?p=38","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent & Control “Breakouts”"},"content":{"rendered":"

As much as I believe in natural skin products (less chemical elements), there are certain things that just can\u2019t be all natural,\u00a0for example preventing \u201cbreakouts\u201d before they\u00a0breakout.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t have a severe\u00a0breakout problem when I was a teen, and I didn’t\u00a0have any acne issues throughout my life, but I do have a few breakouts here and there. In particular, 7-10 days before my\u00a0menstrual cycle begins. The breakouts that I refer are\u00a0\u201cwhite heads\u201d or \u201cblack heads\u201d, but from time to time I do have a bad breakout. And because I don\u2019t like to feel bumps on my face, I would perform extractions on myself for those bumps but life would be much easier if the \u201cbreakout\u201d could\u00a0be prevent in the first place and\/or get it under control using some methods.<\/p>\n

However if you suffer from a severe acne problem, better consult with doctor to get treated and start a\u00a0prevention and control process.<\/p>\n

My experience in preventing \u201cbreakouts\u201d combines glycolic acid, salicylic acid or mandelic acid for different skin phases during the AM\/PM skin care process. I was introduced to 2% Glycolic Acid that is\u00a0an exact from various plant sources about 10 years ago, and it was the purist and lowest % Glycolic Acid on the market at that time. It was like a\u00a0magic portion. IT WORKED!!!! I used it for only a\u00a0week or two for a month by using a facial pad to lightly tap on my T-zone, after a few weeks (can\u2019t recall how long it took) my so-called breakout was well under control. I didn\u2019t have black head or white head bumps or any serious breakouts.<\/p>\n

When you apply the glycolic acid, you will feel a little stinging for a few quick seconds which means it\u2019s working, and that\u2019s the way it should be. However, it tends to dry up the skin.\u00a0You then have a dehydrated skin problem like myself, so don\u2019t use anything higher than 2% glycolic acid. Like everything else, the body will build some resistance, so after\u00a0some time; your skin will signal to you to use different % of glycolic acid. For example, if you don\u2019t get\u00a0the stinging feeling when you apply that would be one signal to\u00a0change the % of Glycolic Acid.<\/p>\n

Salicylic Acid\/Mandelic acid is another good way\u00a0to get breakouts under control, and it\u2019s gentler on the skin when compared with Glycolic Acid. However, it might take a longer time than glycolic acid to work. Therefore, I incorporate salicylic acid into my daily cleansing and toner products then go on with my regular routine of AM\/PM skin care. It certainly will not dry out the skin as badly as glycol acid, and it will also feel stingy (but very gentle). You can also apply acne skin products to your regular skin moisture products on a daily basis; it works more effectively to\u00a0both prevent and control.<\/p>\n

Here are a few products that I currently use:<\/p>\n

\"DDFGlycolic\" DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ddfskincare.com\/acne-products\/oil-control\/00060748000557,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=acne&navid=acne<\/a><\/p>\n

It contains high % glycolic acid, so skin feels tight and dry after being applied, and it smells of alcohol in my opinion (obviously a bit more chemicals than\u00a0what I like). I don\u2019t use on a daily basis but rather when I notice more heads popping up\u00a0or a couple days before my\u00a0menstrual starts.<\/p>\n

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Vivant Skin Care \u2013 Green Tea Antioxidant Cleanser<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.vivantskincare.com\/index.php\/products\/cleanse\/green-tea-antioxidant-cleanser.html<\/a><\/p>\n

I loved this cleanser although it doesn’t\u00a0have salicylic acid but green tea, which is not only an excellent element to remove oil but also make-up residue to prevent clogged pores\u00a0as well as helping with\u00a0color pigmentation and a great antioxidant. Feel clean and refreshed after usage.<\/p>\n

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\"VivantMandelicAcid3-in-1\"Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.vivantskincare.com\/index.php\/products\/cleanse\/mandelic-acid-3-in-1-wash.html<\/a><\/p>\n

I purchased this one at the same time as the green tea cleanser, and since I already\u00a0had experience using mandelic acid from a different brand, I\u00a0figured that I would try the Vivant\u00a0green tea cleanser first. But since I have been having\u00a0a great experience with Vivant Skin Care products, I\u00a0imagine\u00a0this one will\u00a0work just fine too.<\/p>\n

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\"DermaeVeryClearCleanser\"
\nDerma e \u2013 Very Clear Acne Cleanser<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/dermae.com\/product\/265\/Very-Clear\u00ae-Acne-Cleanser.html<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m currently using this cleanser AM and PM (if I remember to wash my face at night). It contains only 2% Salicylic Acid and is safe to use daily and not have to worry about drying out your\u00a0skin — a good first step in\u00a0prevention.<\/p>\n

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\"AlbaBotanicaNaturalAcneDote\"
\nAlba Botanica \u2013 Deep Clean Astringent Toner<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.albabotanica.com\/face\/toners\/deep-clean-astringent.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Even though it only contains 2% Salicylic acid but because of other elements such as sulfate 0, it\u2019s actually quite stingy when you apply, kind of like applying an alcohol pad on your face, and it also makes your skein feel very dry. However, it\u2019s very effective controlling breakouts. Highly recommended to use on daily basis if you have oily skin (my husband uses it on a daily basis), and if you have dehydrated skin like myself, using it only on the T-zone and not on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

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Face & Body Scrub<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.albabotanica.com\/face\/cleansers\/face-body-scrub.html <\/a><\/p>\n

I also used this to remove any debris build up over time, but I only use it once or twice a week.<\/p>\n

There you have it, my two cents regarding \u201cGlycolic acid = Prevention\u201d and \u201cSalicylic acid or mendelic acid = Control Agent\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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