Sat 14 Nov 2009
It’s lump
Posted by liz under Skincare
[13] Comments
For the past month my skin has been breaking out like a motherfucker. I have exhausted all possibilities (there has been no change in my shampoo/soap/detergent/meds). Went to a skin clinic for a free consultation from a lady who has been treating acne for 30 years and she said she was “stumped”. At least it was free. My doctor prescribed me an antibiotic, which I haven’t picked up because I don’t like antibiotics. At all. I’ve been researching pimple remedies with all the fervency of an embarrassed teenager. What bullshit. I miss birth control*. I think that’s what is going on here–no birth control. An explosion of hormones that have been waiting, for years, to manifest. BLAMMO! It suuuuuuucks.
I’m up at 6:30 on a non-working day but I’m not bitter. More time to do skin product reviews–I spent about an hour on “Rate it all” this morning and now my head hurts. How do you know which reviews are from real people, and which ones are from the company or competitors? Some are fairly obvious, but others…maybe I’m too suspicious.
Speaking of suspicious, yesterday at work I told someone I didn’t believe in getting flu vaccines and she pointed to a posted piece of paper listing all the “facts” and “myths” about the flu shot and she said “No side effects!” and I said “But you can’t believe THEM!” and Jesus Christ since when did I get all paranoid, eh? On the OTHER hand, when was the last time I had the flu?
Today’s goals are to not pick my face (horribly addictive) and to paint and to research free DVD burners. Oooh baby baby what an exciting day.
* And no, not pregnant yet, sorry Kissyfur and Mom.
I just stumbled across your blog not too long ago and I love it. I am shy with comments but I can recommend the Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care- I went off B/C awhile ago and this stuff has been great and doesn’t dry your skin out like the acne products for teenagers.
thanks Jessica. Part of the problem is that I also have super sensitive skin, so anything with benzoyl peroxide/salicylic acid is WAY too drying. I’ll consider Vichy. I’m also looking into MyChelle products–”all natural” they claim.
Unfortunately Vichy contains salicylic acid. MyChelle looks great. I also notice a difference in my skin when I use omega 3 and zinc supplements.
Yes, I need to start taking vitamins again. The pre-natals make me queasy, unfort.
Adderal = jr. varsity speed
speed = picking your face
I know, mom. I could feel myself Elizabeth Wurtzeling out, so I stopped. Picking.
I’ve had major zit breakouts all of my life and birth control seems to be the only thing that can tame them. Also, if I think about my fingers as being poisonous it helps me remember not to pick at my face.
Tic-toc, tic-toc!
What about proactive? Tea tree?
Proactive is bullshit for teenage skin, and I’m ALMOST 30, LET’S NOT FORGET. I’m gonna try this “Mychelle” crap and lay off the chemicals and not touch my skin.
When I stop drinking soda pop my skin clears up. High Fructose Corn Syrup and sugar make me break out. And sleeping for less than 6 or more than 9 hours or so a night make me break out. Sleep and diet seem to have something to do with everything.
My sleep patterns haven’t changed, neither has diet, except for introduction of meat. Ah ha!
I went off birth control AND stopped tanning, so yes I’m a 28 year old with horrible, zitty skin right now. Keep us updated with anything that works for you! The neutrogena stuff I’ve been using keeps it somewhat under control but it’s cold now and my face is slowly flaking off.
I know, mine too, dry skin AND zits, this sucks big time.