Skin Help!

sborch03

I am wondeirng when the right time to start a skin care regimen before my wedding is? I have acne prone skin and I am getting married in 2012.
I want to try microdermabraison-have any of you done that? Did it make a difference?
Is there any good make-up that you would recommend investing in for acne prone skin prior to a wedding?
Also, are there any treatments that worked for you guys too? Any facewash recommendations?
I just want to look glowing for my wedding day so I figure I better start figuring it all out now!

JoyMatt424

I would recommend trying to get an appointment with a dermatologist ASAP. They are always booked up - I booked mine in June and didn't get an appt til 3 weeks ago!

Microderm is AMAZING. BUT, it's not for every type of skin. If you have comedonal acne, it's the worst thing to do EVER. If you have other kinds of acne, It's a great way to exfoliate. That is why I recommend the derm - because they'll help you figure out exactly what kind of acne you have.

The derm can put you on a regimen and recommend skin care that will compliment your skin. I can say that if you have sensitive skin, Clinique and Aveeno have worked nicely with my skin! I am sensitive, AND acne prone.

mdin1029

This REALLY worked for me. I have combo skin that is acne prone.(The best advice I got was to focus on skin care from all angles, not just products, but also life style choices) I would start now:

1. multi vitamin daily

2. Lots of water (even though some people say you don't need this, it made a HUGE difference for me to drink 8 glasses a day)

3. no sugary drinks and decrease sugary foods/white flour foods

4. Cod liver oil every night (one teaspoon, available at whole foods-just trust me, does not taste bad)

5. Make up remover (clinique eye make up remover) all over face (at night before washing my face)
6. Face Wash day and night, don't ever skip this no matter how tired you are (Body shop tea tree oil-not the foaming one) (I have heard the clinique 3-step for oily or combo skin is great as well)
7. Tone (body shop seaweed toner)
8. Moisturize (clinique dramatically different moisturizer day and night) (I got rid of my aveeno moisturizer with SPF, I didn't realize it was much too heavy for me even though it said oil-free non-comodegenic, which they all say. I use my clinique moisturizer now and rely on my liquid makeup for the SPF protection instead. I think this change made the biggest difference in my skin
9. exercise daily (for improved circulation and stress reduction, even if it is just a brisk walk on some days-something more intense at least 3 days a week)

10. Disinfect cell phone, computer key pad, remote control, purse handle, steering wheel, car key as often as possible (at least a few times a week)

12. vitamin e oil on any dark spots from previous blemishes

13. 100& tea tree oil (available at whole foods) on any blemishes

14. Apply liquid foundation with washed hands (not sponge or brush)

15. Fresh towel regularly

16. Fresh pillow case regularly

17. use blue tooth instead of cell as much as possible

18. exfoliate once a week with st ives apricot scub (Do this very gently. If you can afford a better exfoliator that is more gentle use it 2-3 times a week)

19. Eat healthy-lean proteins, good carbs, lots of vegetables and fruit (low sodium v8 juice after workouts for me-this made a big difference)

20. Smile as much as possible !

Hope this helps!

Dayna3773

Most importantly: drink water, cleanse, and moisturize!  Then follow the lead of your dermatologist.  My dermatologist got me hooked on the brand PCA Skin.  Very gentle and great products, and not uber expensive at skincarerx.com.