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The secret to clearer skin is simply getting past your pimply prime – your teenage years… right?
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That’s what I use to think before realizing words like nac-ne (neck acne) and ch-acne (chin acne) would pop up in my everyday speak as an adult. I funded my obsession for clear skin the American way – by investing hundreds of dollars into various creams, soaps and hydrating masks.
I took my first beauty plunge by investing my entire 18-year-old savings into Mary Kay products to start my very own business. Looking back I can’t say I regret the decision. Ok, maybe just a little. But at least I could put “independent beauty consultant” on my resume. (Which I did, and you can proceed to laugh now.)
Two hundred pink Mary Kay bags later, I decided to give up the business. The products weren’t working as they once had. I was having problem spots (like previously noted nac-ne and ch-acne), not to mention the products didn’t rank very well on the cosmetic database.
Enter my organic crazed year of 2008.
I lived for organics. Or should I say, I turned my moneybags upside down for the stuff and barely winced.
Problem was, my acne was still surfacing. No amount of transformative cleansing clay seemed to help.
Enter phase desperation, or the current year. Yes, some of my acne is self-inflicted from stress over things that matter, but what of the pure gold I’m dotting, scrubbing and hardening onto my face?
I finally found a way to ask a local business owner how she keeps her face looking so fab – the girl seriously has the complexion of a supple princess, all glowing and dewy.
Her answer?
“I just use warm water and a wash cloth. Oh yeah, and drink tons of water.”
I twisted my hands….
“But what about moisturizer? What about masks? What about eye repair balm?”
Her answer? “I really should be better…”
My jaw dropped.
Warm water.
Washcloth.
What?
SO – I’m testing it for a week. I’m skeptical, but I can do free.
Full report to come!
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I have absolutely no knowledge of skin care or beauty products … but wouldn’t it be awesome if this experiment really works? If the solution to acne turned out to be a whole lot simpler than we’ve made it out to be?
@Jeffrey: Frugal face care on a whole new level! I’ll post my results next week, be sure to tune in.
I’ve been using Proactiv for a couple of years and that works pretty well. Not perfect, especially for Systic Acne, but good for the little zits on the surface.
Don’t forget Backne too!
@Lynn: I’ve never tried Proactiv, but maybe I will. Since I also can be overly dry, I’m not sure if something that strong will be needed. But I’ll try anything! Just wait until you see my “new facial accessory” tonight… UGH
I struggled with pretty bad acne for years. I’ve tried several prescription medications, antibiotics (which put me in the hospital for 6 days), over-the-counter medications and proactive…still had acne. I finally tried Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, Oil Free about a year and a half ago and I finally have clear skin (and no I don’t work for the company). After thousands of dollars in prescription costs, over-the-counter products and a pricey hospital bill, this $6-7 facewash was the answer for me.
I might have to try that!