Good facial treatments/masques...

[LavenderFleur]

Okay, do any of you use facial masques or facial treatments that are good for clearing up the skin? I still get breakouts (at 25!!) and I am looking for something that will help. Nothing real harsh as my skin is also sensitive.

[ladyboss]

Try using Natures Cure it worked miracles for my son!

[DaniX]

Astara Blue Flame Purifying Mask. It does wonders!

[LavenderFleur]

I have seen the nature's cure before. I will have to try it out.

I haven't heard of the Blue Flame stuff. Where is it sold?

[boobrandt]

I've heard that Astara stuff is really good. I think you can get it at Sephora stores or sephora.com
The best thing for zit-prone skin is a good cleanser made for normal skin, even if you are oily. Since I went this route, my skin looks MUCH better (or maybe it is the tanning!). And I rarely use toners, because they seem to either dry the skin or leave a film/residue on. Hope this helps some. (BTW, my fave cleanser is Shiseido, creamy, comes in an ivory tube)

[LavenderFleur]

Thanks boo for the advice. I think those cleansers geared toward oily skin just end up irritating it, thus making it break out more. I wish I had a Sephora store here! (hubby would leave me LOL). I will check out the online store though. Thanks!

[meltdbutta]

Try Murad Clarifying Cleanser...

it has worked alright for me...

Quote:Clarifying Cleanser
for problem skin


Prepare for clarification. Clinically proven to reduce 99.9% of irritating surface bacteria in less than one minute, this deep cleansing gel with triclosan and salicylic acid helps to gently but effectively reduce acne blemishes to keep skin clear.

Additional features and benefits:
• Menthol is cooling and antiseptic

• Triclosan, a powerful antibacterial ingredient, helps to control breakouts

• Chamomile soothes and calms irritated skin -from murad.com

[LavenderFleur]

Cool Melty. Is that the stuff that is on the infomercials? I always wanted to try that stuff.

[meltdbutta]

Well, Murad has the Acne Complex...they copied off of that other line, I forgot the name...

BUT...MURAD is a really well known company, and they make many products for skincare...

[DaniX]

Yeah, I'd go with Murad over Proactiv. Personally, I prefer the retinol, glycolic acid and sulfur in Murad as opposed to the Bezoyl Peroxide in Proactiv. I think it's less drying and it's around the same price. Not to mention - I think toner is generally a waste and there's no toner in the Murad kit. I love skin care... my friends call me "product mean person"

[boobrandt]

I tried Proactiv several years ago and really hated it. It had no affect on my mild case of zits, the cleanser didn't remove makeup well, and I was completely disappointed in the line. Will not be buying this ever again.