Suspend-It

My dermatologist recently had me switch from acne cleanser to rejuvenating cream. The cream is actually quite expensive. Then again, at this age, it’s high time I start using one. After all, my skin cells is not that healthy as it was when I was just in my teens.

Moreover, I need to be more careful on what I put on my face – from make up content to make up remover. You can never be too careful. When in doubt on what facial product to use, again, just have your dermatologist go over the content.

It started out as a small white patch of skin in my left leg, a little itchy but I just ignored it. After a few weeks, it felt as if that patch of skin became rougher, as if it were permanent goosebumps. Usually people would go straight to the dermatologist when they encounter similar problems. I, however consult my know-it-all friend named Google.

Amazingly, when I searched for the term “permanent goosebumps” eczema was always part of the result. I’m usually the DIY person so instead f consulting my derma, I made myself a prescription for treatment of eczema. I hope it works for me. If not, then that’s the time I’ll go to my derma. I know not all of you will agree, but for non-abrasive and minimal skin treatments I’d ask Mr. G first.

Being in my mid-twenty’s, I’m becoming more and more careful on what I put on my skin. After all, at this age, I’m now more prone to wrinkles and dark spots. My friends have been using creams and moisturizers to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. I’m still checking out other facial creams and going through some wrinkle treatment reviews. There are those creams that really targets your age – 20 plus, 30 plus, etc.

Of course, you’d want to buy something that’s targeted specifically to meet your requirements right? Then again, be very careful when selecting creams. They might do more harm than good if you end up using the wrong one. In general, the best you can do of course is to seek advice from your dermatologist first so he/she can check out the contents of your desired cream before putting it on.

The day before my sister’s wedding, I went to my dermatologist for a blackhead removal session. My mom was laughing at me saying I’m spending too much time pretty-fying myself more than the bride. I just smiled sweetly at my mom and told her that the derma session has been scheduled for months. My dermatologist was just nice enough to take into consideration the schedule of my sister’s wedding – thus the appointment.

It’s really great to be in good rapport with your doctor. My dermatologist, for example, really timed all my facial sessions to make sure that I look great for the wedding. Isn’t that thoughtful of her? I also receive some special discounts from her and even free sessions! So, next time you visit your doctor, try to be in his/her good graces. After all, he/she can definitely help improve yourself and your lifestyle in more ways than you can imagine.

I kept hearing about Benzoyl Peroxide as acne treatment. What I do know is that it is used for bleaching hair and teeth. Yesterday, when I encountered its review from tazorac, I was finally enlightened. Benzoyl Peroxide is actually the most popular acne treatment available in the market nowadays. This is because it has been clinically proven to work and is often recommended in prescription form by many dermatologists.

Then again, we need to keep in mind that it has side effects like dependency, irritation, and even allergies. So for those who have not used it yet, especially for those with sensitive skin, it is best to seek advice from your trusted dermatologist first. After all, what works for one person may not necessarily work for another. What’s worse is that it may even do harm than good to you.

If there’s one thing I envy about other girls, it is the soft flowing hair. As my mom always told me, “it’s their genes dear”. She always says that when I compare myself to others. I asked a friend of mine, who is a dermatologist, about how to keep my air and skin as beautiful as others. She told me that, genes do play a role in having glowing skin and nice hair but one big factor to consider is nutrition.Hair and skin need almost the same nutrients. Having a high vitamin E diet can really make your skin glow, that is if you keep yourself hydrated with lots of fruit juices. Good sleep and lots of exercise will also help your body detoxify which also make you look and feel better. Supplements such as metathiones and vitamins for hair are also available, however it is always better to consult your physician first. These supplements claim to make the skin fairer and the hair shiny and soft although you must be aware that some brands my have side effects to some people.

I have a tendency to have breakouts when I’m very stressed or during PMS. But there was a time when I was at quite at a loss when acne started appearing on my chest and back as well!

I initially thought it was probably because I’m more stressed than usual. However, after calming down and spending some time off to relax, instead of going away, I kept getting one bump after another on my skin and it really bugged me.

I thought of getting one of those acne treatments just to go back to my normal skin… That was until my mom asked if I changed my shampoo or conditioner. I stared at her blankly for a few seconds. She was surprised at my blank stare and promptly relayed that Shampoo is something most of us use on a daily basis. It not only comes into contact with our hair, but also our skin. My mom furthered that there are shampoos AND conditioners which can actually cause chest and back acne.

In fact, did you know that the ingredient that gives shampoos that pearlized look can contribute to acne? Yep, they can! So, if you have longer hair and are experiencing breakouts on your chest, back and/or shoulders, try switching shampoos and/or conditioner.

Yesterday I went to my dermatologist for a follow-up checkup regarding my back acne. For a month now I have been using acne treatment creams for my back. Good thing my acne break outs occur on my back and not on my face. Still, acne, wherever located, is still a big problem.

Acne is generally hereditary, although it may be triggered by external factors like unbalanced fatty diet, stress, and bacteria. It is recommended not to use over the counter products for acne without first consulting your doctor as the OTP drugs may worsen the condition.

Anyhow, my derma told me that I need to continue my medication for a couple of months more to completely heal my back. I was also given more cleansing agents that I must use instead of soap.

I have tried home remedies, back scrubs, steam bath, and ever herbal pools yet nothing seems to work on my acne. Mostly on my back, pimples and blackheads started coming out when I began having lots of deadlines at work. My condition is not that bad yet, but I don’t want to wait for my skin problem to worsen so I consulted my derma about it.

Acne is usually genetic, although it can be triggered by stress and poor eating habits. The doctor advised that I take a cleansing diet (lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables) for a month. So no bacon-mushroom melts for a while until then. Also, since I cannot do anything about my deadlines at work, I was just advised to do some relaxing activities when I’m stressed out. As for the medications, she gave me an anti bacterial acne cleanser and some anti inflammatory creams (very expensive) which I have to apply three times a day. The medications are starting to take effect now, after only two days. Still a month to go.

Sometimes, when you’re so used to working very hard, your body tends to miss the pressure and the overtime work. Since I got the week off, I had nothing to do but sleep at home. It’s only just day 2 of my vacation but I’m already bored. Then, a great idea struck me as I was browsing the web – a facial mask!

I got this recipe from the net. It is made of natural ingredients so I tried it out. I mixed a few teaspoons of oatmeal with milk, and honey then microwaved the batter. While letting it cool down, I blended a tomato and cucumber then put it in the fridge. I took a shower and got ready for my facial mask.

I used the oatmeal as a facial mask and the cucumber – tomato blend as my eye wrinkle cream. The hot facial mask with the cold eye cream certainly felt really good. My sister even tried it out with me and also liked it. After an hour in my face, I washed it off and saw my face glowing. Try it out!