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If you have been reading me for a while, you know that I have been struggling with frequent breakouts ever since Michael was born. And I have literally tried every acne line under the sun. And nothing has been working. I was prepared to throw my hands up in the air and surrender to accutance until an esthetician at the Aveda salon I was getting a facial at convinced to me to go a whole other route. Ditch the acne products and try something else. Skin Brightening products.
These types of products are popping up everywhere. I know Clinique has one, Kiehl's, and so does the Body Shop, and I'm sure there are more, but I've been using Aveda's Enbrightment line. I purchased a trial kit that was much cheaper than purchasing all of the full sized products and two weeks in I'm seeing a noticeable difference in my skin. Not only are the breakouts clearing up (finally) but the acne scars are also going away and my skin is brighter (obviously) and less dull. The esthetician explained to me that this product speeds up cell regeneration and will help clear your skin, even though it is not specifically developed for acne.
My tip, sometimes you have to take a leap. At first I was like, "but it is not designed for acne. You have an acne line? How can you not be recommending that?" And then I thought to myself, I have tried everything on the planet designed for acne, maybe I need something else.
It hasn't been very long, but I'm thinking that once the trial size products are gone I'm buying the full line. And that is saying a lot. I've hated everything else I've bought.
*photo credit Aveda.com. I purchased the products discussed myself.
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Interesting. I hadn’t even heard of these products. I currently use a prescription acne cream which generally does a great job on pimples. I wonder if using something like this in conjunction with that would work? Because I do have some spots and dullness that I would love to get rid of. Might have to try this!
I too have this problem. A month ago I stopped using over the counter acne soaps and stuff except neutagena stress control toner once a day. Switched to ivory soap and my skin is looking the best it has in decades….
Maybe all that marketing for acne products is over rated?
I have heard that acne products can be too harsh on acne-prone skin, wth, right? So, I’m not surprised that you found something different to work for you.
Last winter I used the Oil Cleansing Method for awhile on and off and I was surprisingly happy with the results.
I just ordered the trial set. I have also had trouble with acne, and as a 36-year-old person have a hard time finding products that aren’t designed for teeny-boppers. I have high hopes for this!