what facial wash do you use? is it good?

[keith07]

*** facial wash can you recommend that really helps to prevent pimples or acne? tnx!

[Ira]

Try Dr. Stiefel's Acne Aid bar. It's effective. You can get it at any Mercury drugstore.

[Luningning]

I'd like to piggyback here, if you guys don't mind.

Doc Ira, can you also recommend something for removing dark spots on one's face? My friend plays tennis a lot and I think she may have "burnt" a small part of her face. It's quite conspicuous though. Thanks.

[Ira]

There's really not much your friend can do with those kinds of scars in the way of ointments or creams, unless he or she is willing to undergo derma- or chemobrasion c/o a dermatologist. She has to let time work to make it fade. She can try Tretinoin, but she won't be able to go out under the sun while she's using that, and it also takes a while for the scar to fade, too.

[Luningning]

Thanks, Doc Ira.

No scars actually. The dark spot just looks like a lot of freckles lumped together.

[bagyoboy]

My wife uses Artistry (by Amway). She uses the Artistry stuff every night, and I noticed her skin became so smooth and clean. No bumps. No whatever. No kidding. Even pasersby take a second look at her!

[PINK LEMONADE]

bagyoboy question lang, before ba, hindi flawless ang skin ng wife mo? how long did your wife have to use the product before you noticed some improvements?

[bagyoboy]

Her skin used to be so dry. And when you run you fingers on her face, there were rough areas. After using her stuff consistently for about three months, the results were stunning! Ganda talaga.

[MC LAMBS]

I use neutrogena. Super effective pero super mahal.

[keith07]

bagyoboy: san nya nabili yun?

[bagyoboy]

You can buy it from any Amway distributor. It comes with a 90-day 100% money back guarantee if you're not satisfied- basta may laman pa.

[keith07]

bagyoboy: where exactly? san ba may mga amway? sa mga malls? anyway, sensya na kng dami kong question, mukhang curious kasi ako sa sinasabi mo! tnx!!!

[bagyoboy]

Taga-Baguio kasi ako. Dito bumibili yung misis ko. Sa Manila, may kaibigan kaming distributor - puwede mong tawagan si Rica Beltran sa 932-8567. Tignan mo nalang yung profile ko. Makikita mo ang pangalan ko sa mga website ko.

[bagyoboy]

Keith07: Good luck. Puwede kang tulungan ni Rica sa problema mo. Personalized. Whether its oily skin or dry skin, she will have something for you.
;)

[hey]

Originally posted by keith07
*** facial wash can you recommend that really helps to prevent pimples or acne? tnx!

Don't use Ponds with facial scrubs...kasi may findings daw na they don't prevent pimples and blackheads...nakaka-block daw siya ng pores...sabi lang ng dermatologist na friend ng parents ko...kung grabe na..you better consult a dermatologist...but you can use Neutrogena...:)

[keith07]

hey:actually, di naman malala ang pimples ko, kunti *** naman kaso *** syempre ayaw ko namang dumami pa, actually, nagpaderma na ako dti. jst recently *** ***, kso ilang months na ko di nakakapagpafacial. *** di ko tuloy namemaintain. *** im asking for a good facial wash. bka it would help, kc di na rin ko makabili ng soap na ginagamit sa derma kasi di ko na rin ginagamit yng gamot nla. and parag *** naman kasing effect din kaya ito curios ako to try others.

bagyoboy: tnx **** ha!

[bagyoboy]

Keith07: No problemo. I'm speaking purely from my experience with my wife. But since this is a "What's up Doc" forum, maybe Doc Ira can tell us something about what's really inside the more popular facial stuff. What do the manufacturers use to make the stuff?

[kat]

for me..Johnson's ph 5.5 wurkz...
it made my face soft n smooth ...ganda pa ng model!

[hey]

Originally posted by kat
for me..Johnson's ph 5.5 wurkz...
it made my face soft n smooth ...ganda pa ng model!

Keitho7: Yup try this one too...maganda din effect! You could also prevent pimples by sleeping early...and avoid eating oily foods...http://smilecwm.tripod.com/asian/nyanp.gif

[bagyoboy]

Keith07: My wife says that besides Artistry, she uses an exfoliant (Extraderm) once a month for 7 days straight.

[keith07]

bagyoboy: mukhang flowless nga talaga ang skin ng wife mo! di ko pa nga natatagan yng sinasabi mo e. nagtatanong rin ako kng may amway dito. pro tnx na rin ha!

[xandra88]

I bought one set of Artistry and started using it March of of this year. Di pa siya ubos, 8 months na. And my skin "brightened up" :*). I used to apply all of extraderm's facial ek-ek pero naging pale ang complexion ko. Not pale as in lack of hemoglobin but pale like a very unnaturally fair skin - parang bleached and dating :eek: :eek: :eek:. Bakit ba ganon Doc Ira? Anyways, shifted to Artistry and I got my natural skin tone back. I recommend it. Doc, what's the difference of hydroquinon sa hydroxybenzoate? What do these chemicals do to the skin?

[Ira]

Guys, I really have no idea about these things which they sell on TV or via direct selling, since DFA does not have any control over these products. Information about their efficacy and safety isn't available.

Xandra88: Hydroxybenzoate is a common makeup preservative. It is also a frequent cause of allergies and has already been banned in some countries. Hydroquinone inhibits melanin production, preventing darkening. It may also be a source of allergies. However, sun exposure will stimulate your pigment cells to work harder to undo the hydroquinone effect, causing irregular patches of pigment.

[AnNieBaBy]

what about a good dermatologist? can you guys recommend any good ones? and like how much do they charge?

[utoyski]

TEA TREE OIL NG BODY SHOP. OKAY SA MUKA.
:smokin:

[keith07]

bagyoboy: nakalimutan ko itanong syo, mga magkano yun, kc meron *** malapit dito sa amin. buti na ***. pero kc pagpunta ko dun i might buy it na agad, *** im asking. tnx

[ketchieketch]

i use a facial scrub from forever living.. it's kindda expensive but it it can last up to 8 months or more. actually, share kme ng sister ko don.. so if you're the only one who'll use it, mas matagal mo pa sya magagamit.
kse you only have to use it thrice a week, for the other days, you'll just have use the soap you usually use for your face.
then before i sleep, i apply nivea night repair cream to lighten my dark spots, especially my eye bags.. and it really works!!!

[bagyoboy]

keith07:
Clarifying Cleansing Gel - P845
Clarifying Astringent Toner - P750
Clarifying Mosturizer - P900
Or the whole Clarifying System Gift Pack - P2450
There's also the Moisturizing Gift Pack - same price
Plus a lot more stuff.
go to http://www.amway.com.ph then click on Artistry for an online question and answer about your specific needs.

Its a bit expensive. But hey, get only the best for your skin. Don't worry, if you're not satisfied, you can get your money back from Amway. And by the way, the distributor has a 30% profit on it, so ask for a discount.

[keith07]

bagyoboy: u know ***, my mom got interested about it, kasi i consulted her muna, kanino pa ba ako manghihingi ng money. kaso *** naguguluhan *** ako, yng sinabi mo sa akin na package, yun ba lahat ang binili ng wife mo? i already visited the site, pero it doesn't have the price list, or i just didn't browse it talaga. wala kasi akong nakita. we're planning to go there by this week. tnx ulit.

[bagyoboy]

keith07: Baka nakabili ka na. I haven't been online for a while. I think what my wife bought is the moisturizing gift pack which consists of cleanser, astringent, and moisturizer.

[thatgirl]

clean & clear.. works best for me!

[qwerty78]

Originally posted by Ira
Try Dr. Stiefel's Acne Aid bar. It's effective. You can get it at any Mercury drugstore.
but how come sa sister ko di ito gumana??? lumala nga eh. tingin niya ha...

[Ira]

Originally posted by qwerty78
Originally posted by Ira
Try Dr. Stiefel's Acne Aid bar. It's effective. You can get it at any Mercury drugstore.
but how come sa sister ko di ito gumana??? lumala nga eh. tingin niya ha...

Because your sister needs to see a dermatologist first to control her acne outbreak (as you've mentioned in your other post) before she starts on preventive measures. Her acne worsened inspite of the soap, not because of it. She will need to take antibiotics, apply steroids, have cysts drained, etc., not just use over-the-counter soaps. No over-the-counter preparation, no matter how strong, is going to help her at this stage.

[qwerty78]

Originally posted by Ira
Because your sister needs to see a dermatologist first to control her acne outbreak (as you've mentioned in your other post) before she starts on preventive measures. Her acne worsened inspite of the soap, not because of it. She will need to take antibiotics, apply steroids, have cysts drained, etc., not just use over-the-counter soaps. No over-the-counter preparation, no matter how strong, is going to help her at this stage.
okay doc. thanks for correcting me.

[K_G]

ako tubig lang... nakakadry kasi yung ibang facial wash na ginamit ko eh...

[ryilin]

doc, is it ok na magpa skin peeling? anong risk meron on this type of treatment? what about facial massage? ok din ba ito?

[Ira]

It's fine as long as you have it done by a dermatologist. Possible risks include allergy and burns. Facial massage is harmless.

[CharlotteSC]

Try to use CETAPHIL lotion. It's non-comodogenic so it won't clog your pores. Available at supermarkets and drugstores.

[KiTTY2babe]

I've always used Ponds Antibac facial wash and it works fine. Pimples are hard to come by and kung meron, isa-isa lang. It made my face really soft--same texture as the skin on my neck. Kasi I know other washes makes your face really dry to touch and flaky. The only drawback about Ponds though is that if you're not hiyang, you'll definitely get a LOT of break outs... same as with other products.

[jetzz]

yung ST. IVES APRICOT SCRUBS...

[spamkin101]

i'm not a pimply kind of person but i still take care of moi skin;)

i use facial cool hehe:lol: its not that expensive but super sarap sa face..parang minty fresh! try it..you'll love it! ahihihihihi...:D

[f0r5aK3n]

Neutrogena Acne Wash..... Makes my face dry which is how I like it since it gets very, very oily!!!

[FirstLove]

Cetaphil works for me, followed by
Oil of Olay Total Effects moisturizer

if I breakout, i dab a tiny amount of RetinA

[nailbiter]

Originally posted by hey
Don't use Ponds with facial scrubs...kasi may findings daw na they don't prevent pimples and blackheads...nakaka-block daw siya ng pores...sabi lang ng dermatologist na friend ng parents ko...
is this true kaya for all facial scrubs?

[dee]

i've been using neutrogena's oil free acne wash. its mild yet has salicylic acid which is good for combatting zits. even my derma recommends it. it recently won a consumer product award (can't remember which one though). its something like P300 per bottle but it lasts a month or two. try it.

[trisha jimenez]

Originally posted by KiTTY2babe
I've always used Ponds Antibac facial wash and it works fine. Pimples are hard to come by and kung meron, isa-isa lang. It made my face really soft--same texture as the skin on my neck. Kasi I know other washes makes your face really dry to touch and flaky. The only drawback about Ponds though is that if you're not hiyang, you'll definitely get a LOT of break outs... same as with other products.

Yeah I agree with you na its just about you being hiyang with the product because i myself have been using Ponds antibac since it was first released sa market though from time to time nagkakapimles ako pero isa isa and it helps cleanse your skin. I also use it as my make-up remover and its quite effective din....

[gladys]

i use cetaphil. i have very sensitive skin and it's the only cleanser i can use without having to worry about having allergic reactions. :)