Nathan Collins2
Active MemberOP
68 messages
joined Feb 2006
And here I was thinking you were a doctor!😁 Look, I’ve dealt with acne my entire life. Lately, it’s even spread to my back. We’re talking about those tiny, annoying bumps—you don't even notice them at first glance, but they just won't go away no matter what you do. For the longest time, I couldn't find anything that actually worked; I tried everything under the sun. Eventually, I realized that topical stuff—creams and masks—is only going to get you so far. It’s a necessary supplement to actual treatment, but you have to treat the root cause. For me, a short three-week course of tetracycline finally did the trick. During those three weeks, my skin looked absolutely incredible. I have never had a complexion that beautiful in my entire life. After the prescription ended, things flared up a little bit again, but it’s nowhere near as bad as it used to be. It's significantly better. Now, I just have to stay consistent with my cream, and I can already see an improvement after just 3 or 4 days.
Just so we're clear, masks and similar products only offer temporary relief. They're a quick fix for the day. But since we're on the subject of masks, I’ve tested almost everything on the market, I've even gone as far as using pure clay on my face. Hands down, the best thing I've ever used is the Lancaster mask from their SkinPure green line. It does cost $60, but it's honestly worth every penny because the jar lasts me nearly 8 to 10 months. At least, that's how long it lasts for me, since I only use it twice a week. There's a ton of product in there. Also, that new Nivea emulsion—the one for controlling shine and sebum production—is incredibly affordable and works wonders for me. It's only about 25-$10.