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AlecNYC · 03-29-2008, 08:14 AM

Tanning works for some people, but it other people it can make things worse. Basically, if you dry out your skin w/ tanning then you can get a rebound effect with excess oil production. Personally, tanning is a great for any acne I have...but I know others who break out much worse 2 weeks later. If you acne is deep and cystic, you probably need accutane. If it is surface acne, then you can use topicals (from prescription to drugstore) - but all of these treatments don't allow sun exposure. Even simple things like benzoil peroxide (oxy 10) tell you to stay out of the sun.

IMO, The best skincare line for adult acne is Dermalogica - you can only get it at salons that do facials, etc... it's very expensive but very worth it. The clay masque is $40 or so but you get 10-15 uses and it's practically a miracle. The daily cleanser is also expensive but lasts 6 mos and is great. I see all the proactiv hype ...but heard that's very hit or miss. You can also check out acne.org.

03-29-2008, 08:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
AlecNYC Join Date: Mar 29 2008 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Re: Help me to get rid of pimples, please. Tanning works for some people, but it other people it can make things worse. Basically, if you dry out your skin w/ tanning then you can get a rebound effect with excess oil production. Personally, tanning is a great for any acne I have...but I know others who break out much worse 2 weeks later. If you acne is deep and cystic, you probably need accutane. If it is surface acne, then you can use topicals (from prescription to drugstore) - but all of these treatments don't allow sun exposure. Even simple things like benzoil peroxide (oxy 10) tell you to stay out of the sun. IMO, The best skincare line for adult acne is Dermalogica - you can only get it at salons that do facials, etc... it's very expensive but very worth it. The clay masque is $40 or so but you get 10-15 uses and it's practically a miracle. The daily cleanser is also expensive but lasts 6 mos and is great. I see all the proactiv hype ...but heard that's very hit or miss. You can also check out acne.org.