New Blog on Acne Scars!

Hey everyone,

After a long long hiatus, I have started a new blog/website called The Derm Detective.

Hope to see you at my new blog: The Derm Detective

Cheers,

Tom

Oatmeal – A Natural Exfoliator

Oatmeal is part of a balanced skin care routine!

Brief: “Oatmeal doesn’t just support healthy colons – it supports healthy skin!”

Price: $2.00-$3.00 for 1 kg of instant oatmeal

Overview

I know what you’re probably thinking: “Is this guy nuts? What’s oatmeal got to do with skin care?” Just hang on a minute and I’ll tell you my story. A few months ago, I was searching online for natural acne remedies and came across things like egg whites, crushed aspirin, and apple cider vinegar. I decided to try using oatmeal because, hey, its in my kitchen already and I’m eating it everyday. The results were absolutely fantastic and better than any store-bought brand that I’ve ever used, such as St. Ives Apricot Scrub or Spectro Jel Cleanser. My face always feels fresher, more moisturized and firmer after a good oatmeal mask and a hot shower.

Bio-Oil – Product Review

Rating: 8/10 

Comments:

I use Bio-Oil almost like a moisturizer just before applying any kind of benzoyl peroxide product to counteract the drying effects. While I’ve read reviews that claim Bio-Oil can cure acne scars, don’t expect anything miraculous here. It is only useful for reducing the appearance of small acne scars and keep skin highly moisturized. I like to use this product sparingly because a little bit of oil can cover the entire face quite easily. One downside is the difficulty of applying oil to the face since it does not “stick” or fade after like creams and gels.

Detailed Review Here:

http://glowandtell.wordpress.com/tag/purcellin-oil/

AcneFree 24 Hour Severe Acne Clearing System (4-Piece Kit)

Nickname: Self-Claimed “Better than Proactive”

Where: Select Drug Stores & Retailers (Walmart, Target, meijer, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens) and Online Website (eBay, Drugstore)

Price: $25.00-$30.00

PROS

• Painless and easy application
• See small results very quickly (especially if you have severe acne)
• Does not overly dry the skin

CONS

• Meant for severe acne cases, not mild acne
• Bottle design could be better (how do you squeeze the thing? not ergonomic)
• Only available in the U.S. (at this time of writing)

Exposed Acne Treatment Serum Review

The Main Component of the Exposed Skin Care System

Nickname: The “CTRL-Z” of Acne

PROS

• Super effective formula! It really does wonders for mild to moderate acne sufferers.
• Easy to apply and absorbed by skin within minutes
• Cost-effective when purchased with Exposed kit

CONS

• Depending on your skin type and whether you’ve used benzoyl peroxide products in the past, you may experience dry or flaky skin. If this is case, I recommend using this less frequently and/or applying a moisturizer 10-15 minutes before applying the serum.
• Expensive as a stand-alone product from the Exposed website
• Odd scent – could be green tea extract or azelaic acid, however it is not a huge issue

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Review

CETAPHIL: For Sensitive Skin

Nickname: The Disappointing Cleanser

Where: Grocery & Drug Stores

Price: $8.00-$12.00 for 250mL

PROS

• Non-comedogenic (means it won’t cause pimples)
• Dermatologist recommended (Cetaphil is owned by Galderma, a company that specializes in dermatology and skin care products)
• Easy to use flip lid

CONS

• Can be irritating when applied to the face – avoid the areas around the eyes!
• No active ingredients (such as Salicylic Acid) included to combat acne

Exposed Derm-X Cloth Review

ABOUT

Yes, it’s true – this mini post is for the Derm-X Cloth included in every Exposed Skin Care kit. As a long-time user, I’ve got to say it’s definitely no ordinary cloth! Approved by dermatologists, the Derm-X Cloth is made from special material and features tiny microfiber flakes to assist with exfoliation in a process known as microdermabrasion. Those microfibers hang out from the surface of the cloth in order to trap more dirt and oil from your skin! Just take a look at the photos below to see the microfibers that I’m talking about.

In addition to being an excellent exfoliator, Exposed claims that using their Derm-X Cloth can “improve skin tone, reduce blemishes… and help with skin discoloration, sun damage and even minor scarring!” It is also helpful for eliminating blackheads and whiteheads – by cleaning the face properly and gently removing dead skin cells, cosmetics, oils and dirt.

Exposed Clearing Tonic Review

Exposed Clearing Tonic: Fighting Blemishes and Problem Skin

Nickname: The Exotic Skin Soother

PROS

• Gentle and soothing on problem skin
• Natural extracts to balance skin oils
• Leaves skin clean for further treatment

CONS

• Does not last very long (finished bottle before the cleanser and treatments)
• Lid design could be improved to allow easier flow of liquid
• Slightly difficult to use with cotton balls

Exposed Facial Cleanser Review

EXPOSED: “For Spotless Sensationally Smooth Skin.” – Try Saying THAT Four Times!

PROS

• Skin feels super clean and hydrated
• Carefully chosen, high quality ingredients – a mixture of nature and science!
• Smooth and glides over face without a fuss

CONS

• Bit expensive compared to ordinary cleansers
• Lid could be designed better to allow easier flow of cleanser
• Very cost-prohibitive to purchase this cleanser individually – much cheaper to buy products in kits

Exposed Skin Care Overview

EXPOSED: “A Complete Kit to Help You Start Fighting Acne.”

Introduction

Over the next few posts I’ll be reviewing Exposed Skin Care, an on-line company that produces a variety of products and kits designed to treat acne. I’ll also be sharing some of my personal experience with Exposed products. Okay, let’s get started!

What is Exposed Skin Care?

If you’ve never heard of Exposed before, they are kind of like Proactiv but without the infomercials, mall kiosks and celebrity endorsements. Exposed Skin Care is an on-line company based in Seattle, USA that  focuses on selling complete acne treatment kits with all the products you need for a comprehensive acne-fighting regimen. Basically, they manufacture their own brand of cleanser, toner, active treatment and moisturizer – package them together into a nice kit and ship it to your door step – all at the press of a button!

PROS

• One-year money back guarantee
• High quality products
• Stylish and clean packaging
• Natural and scientific ingredients
• Speedy shipping (personal best is four business days)
• Worldwide shipping (if you live outside the US, you’re ecstatic at this point!)

CONS

• Only available on-line (therefore must pay shipping costs)
• Slightly more expensive than regular products
• Only Fedex priority shipping available to Canada – more expensive
• Difficult to purchase individual products due to large discounts for product bundles