Stop Acne Forver » Features http://www.stopacneforever.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:38:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 La Roche Posay Effaclar AI: Read Before You Buy! http://www.stopacneforever.com/la-roche-posay-effaclar-ai-read-before-you-buy/ http://www.stopacneforever.com/la-roche-posay-effaclar-ai-read-before-you-buy/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:46:10 +0000 admin http://www.stopacneforever.com/?p=422

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Effaclar A.I. Targeted Breakout Corrector 15 ml. (Misc.)

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I have a big problem with this product. It's basically the same problem that I have had with pretty much all la roche posay effaclar products that I have researched and it has to do with what's contained in them.

I'll tell you this. It's very hard to get accurate information on just how they work, if they even do work and the company itself seems to be content with keeping the mystery going.

This is why you'll find adds for this product listed all over the Internet that for instance, tout it as being one of the few products available that combine salicylic acid and benzoil peroxide. Guess what?

Go check the contents at the companies main site and you will see that it contains “no benzoil peroxide”! So why all the misinformation and skewed claims? Just keep on reading and I'll explain.

For some reason this company insists on using substances in their products that are so obscure that the independent industry panel that researches and grades chemical substances that are used in cosmetic products doesn't even list half of them. That's not good.

You see we're not talking about experimental cancer research here. We're talking about emollients (moisturizers) and stabilizing agents. That's right! Aside from salicylic acid, which is an exfoliant, that's all that this product contains.

So not only are easily half of the agents contained in it, substances that a self regulating cosmetic industry panel recommends that you avoid due to lack of safety testing but they don't even treat acne, per se. It even has perfume in it! So called acne medicine with perfume!

Now get this! It's listed for $29 per .5 oz and it also lists it's main active ingredient as “spring water”! That's right! You read it correctly! They do it on some of their other products as well. Spring water!

That's $60 per ounce for water that is supposed to cure acne because it came out of the ground! Of all the BS that can be slung about! The sad thing is that people are actually buying this stuff and you can find the reviews that attest to this fact.

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It makes my skin look and feel better but does not help much to fight break outs, probably, just not strong enough for my skin. I use it as a moisturizer.
Posted by: Paul M

Though I am now in my 20s I am still breaking out, as I have been doing for nearly a decade. After using the toleriane moisturizing lotion and the effaclar K (which I love!) I tried this, and it has since become my favored spot treatment (and I have tried them all). For me this can be drying- not like benzoyl peroxide- but it will cause a little flaking in the immediate area if I apply it on a pimple for several days in a row. Personally, if I used it as a moisturizer I expect my face would be raw and bleeding in a few days time..and I would definitely not recommend this use to anyone else. It is sold as a spot treatment, and in my opinion it is an excellent one, as it decreases healing time with minimal peeling.
Posted by: Melissa D

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]]> http://www.stopacneforever.com/la-roche-posay-effaclar-ai-read-before-you-buy/feed/ 0 How to Use Foundation to Cover Up Acne http://www.stopacneforever.com/how-to-use-foundation-to-cover-up-acne/ http://www.stopacneforever.com/how-to-use-foundation-to-cover-up-acne/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:10:42 +0000 admin http://www.stopacneforever.com/?p=22 How can you use foundation to cover up acne? Regular acne medication generally begins showing results within one week. What if you need to cover up blemishes today? In that case, you can use acne concealing makeup. This includes concealers, foundation, and finishing powder. It is recommended you use only name brand products for this.

When searching for a foundation, make sure to find one that closely matches your skin tone. Do not go either too light or too dark. I personally like to use Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation, I recommend you check it out!

Make sure you apply it evenly across your face. That is all that is required for basic applications. However, if the skin has more extensive damage or the skin is discolored, additional steps may be necessary. If this describes your skin, you will want to use a good concealer. Again, it is important to apply the concealer evenly and smoothly. Once you achieve the desired coverage, you can then set the foundation with a translucent powder.

Although for the majority of skin types, there are standard steps in applying makeup, different skin types may have slightly different routines. Even so, you want to carefully consider the type of makeup you will use before you actually apply it to your skin. Also, keep in mind that skin that is prone to acne is usually a lot more sensitive to chemicals that come into contact with it. That includes makeup that is applied to the face. It is recommended that you find makeup that is specifically designed to be used with skin that is acne prone. This means looking for light makeup that is oil free. You do not want to cause an existing acne problem to become worse by adding oil based products.

It is wise to test a new product before applying it across your entire face. You can apply a small dab in an inconspicuous place, such as under your jaw. In less than hour, you will know if there is a problem.

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Blackheads develop when the pores produce excessive oils, which secrete and scab over. So when you apply lots of different products to your face these can speed up the clogging up process and make your skin worse, causing blackheads. If anything, regular soap on its own can reduce blackheads because it dries the skin out, although this can have its own problems, such as itchiness and sore skin, which of scratched or rubbed may cause regular spots.

Regular soap however can be quite harsh on delicate teenage skin and it is better to use a specially designed scrub aimed towards clearing spots and blackheads. You can also buy blackhead strips or pads that remove blackheads, or for the more adventurous out there you can make your own homemade remedies.

Consulting an expert is always a good option if you have excessive blackheads. They can answer all of your questions and give specially prescribed scrubs that aren’t available commercially. You may want to ask your local doctor or a dermatologist (which is somebody that specializes in skin care). If you are looking for a quick fix many salons and beauty parlors offer treatment that remove blackheads professionally and a small price.

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