Comments on: How to Save Money on Facial Moisturizers: Stop Washing Your Face http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/ Smarter Skin Care Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Cheryl http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-38062 Cheryl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:53:51 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-38062 I could not agree more with this post. I used to have very bad acne. Right now most of the acne has cleared up, but now I have a skin condition known as seboroic dermatitis, where you get lightly inflamed patches on your skin that are also dry and a little scaly. I believe I got this condition from using too many (harsh) chemical cleansers on my face. My daily facial routine right now consists of just washing my face with water (not hot water!) and letting it air dry. After it has dried (after about 3 min.) I apply cetaceum 5% in cetomacrogol creme which is a wax based moisturizer I got from my dermatologist, who is a dermatologist who specializes in ethnic skin types. It is a very neutral creme that does not irritate. Once a week I use a wet cotton pad in the shower and wipe it over my face to remove dead skin cells.. and that's it! The reason my dermatologist recommended the wax based moisturizer is because I have an asian/african american skin type, and those skin types respond better to wax based moisturizers. I could not agree more with this post. I used to have very bad acne. Right now most of the acne has cleared up, but now I have a skin condition known as seboroic dermatitis, where you get lightly inflamed patches on your skin that are also dry and a little scaly. I believe I got this condition from using too many (harsh) chemical cleansers on my face.

My daily facial routine right now consists of just washing my face with water (not hot water!) and letting it air dry. After it has dried (after about 3 min.) I apply cetaceum 5% in cetomacrogol creme which is a wax based moisturizer I got from my dermatologist, who is a dermatologist who specializes in ethnic skin types. It is a very neutral creme that does not irritate. Once a week I use a wet cotton pad in the shower and wipe it over my face to remove dead skin cells.. and that’s it!

The reason my dermatologist recommended the wax based moisturizer is because I have an asian/african american skin type, and those skin types respond better to wax based moisturizers.

]]> By: ProEsthetics http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-26872 ProEsthetics Thu, 07 May 2009 17:25:09 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-26872 i have to admit that the beginning of this had me a little worried, but i kind of agree with what you said. i see people all the time with wonderful skin, a pimple here and there. woman particularly around that time of the month. they say they go out and spend all this money on product and it baffles me. hormones and stress do play a role in breakouts. unfortunately my clients are my source of income so product sales are a must. for small cases like that i give a spot treatment, gentile cleanser and a toner. im big on toner and i also recommend some source of spf. "ALSO" i whole heartedly believe that there are cases where "not washing" or "just using a simple cleanser based on skin type" doesn't work. i have to admit that the beginning of this had me a little worried, but i kind of agree with what you said. i see people all the time with wonderful skin, a pimple here and there. woman particularly around that time of the month. they say they go out and spend all this money on product and it baffles me. hormones and stress do play a role in breakouts. unfortunately my clients are my source of income so product sales are a must. for small cases like that i give a spot treatment, gentile cleanser and a toner. im big on toner and i also recommend some source of spf. “ALSO” i whole heartedly believe that there are cases where “not washing” or “just using a simple cleanser based on skin type” doesn’t work.

]]> By: Vicki http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-22242 Vicki Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:41:06 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-22242 Hi, I am 52 years old and have noticed darker circles under my eyes lately. Is there an eye cream that I can use at night or before I put on make-up that will help lighten them over time? Thanks! Hi, I am 52 years old and have noticed darker circles under my eyes lately. Is there an eye cream that I can use at night or before I put on make-up that will help lighten them over time?

Thanks!

]]> By: LINDA http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-12359 LINDA Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:04:32 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-12359 HI I AM 52 YEARS OLD. HAD BEEN USING RETIN-A MICRO FOR 10 YEARS THEN STOPPED . NOW SKIN IS VERY DRY. NOT SURE WHAT CLEANSER TO USE AND MOISTURIZER/SUNSCREEN THAT WILL NOT IRRIATE SKIN. HAVE HEARD ABOUT LA ROCHE POSAY .. TRIED GLY DERM CLEANSER BUT TOO DRYING. THANK YOU.. HI

I AM 52 YEARS OLD. HAD BEEN USING RETIN-A MICRO FOR 10 YEARS THEN STOPPED . NOW SKIN IS VERY DRY. NOT SURE WHAT CLEANSER TO USE AND MOISTURIZER/SUNSCREEN THAT WILL NOT IRRIATE SKIN. HAVE HEARD ABOUT LA ROCHE POSAY .. TRIED GLY DERM CLEANSER BUT TOO DRYING.

THANK YOU..

]]> By: Budget Advice » 120 tips and resources to get you looking hot for less http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-7787 Budget Advice » 120 tips and resources to get you looking hot for less Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:28:55 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-7787 [...] Stop washing your face [...] [...] Stop washing your face [...]

]]> By: 400 tips and resources to get you looking hot for less http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-5097 400 tips and resources to get you looking hot for less Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:53:10 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-5097 [...] Stop washing your face [...] [...] Stop washing your face [...]

]]> By: Ashley http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-4629 Ashley Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:33:04 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-4629 Although this sounds great, what do you advise for people wearing make-up and its removal? Although this sounds great, what do you advise for people wearing make-up and its removal?

]]> By: Jill http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-3920 Jill Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:10:46 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-3920 Anne, I also wear a sunscreen every day and am sensitive to different brands. For the past five months I have been wearing Shiseido Extra Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spf 55 and it has felt wonderful on my skin. It feels soft, not filmy, not shiny, not slick. I bought it at Sephora online. I would wear this if it were just a light moisturizer because it is so nice! Anne,

I also wear a sunscreen every day and am sensitive to different brands. For the past five months I have been wearing Shiseido Extra Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spf 55 and it has felt wonderful on my skin. It feels soft, not filmy, not shiny, not slick. I bought it at Sephora online. I would wear this if it were just a light moisturizer because it is so nice!

]]> By: A Concerned Mom http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-3073 A Concerned Mom Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:10:47 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-3073 My 14 year old is of a mixed race. Her skin breaks out terribly and leaves these ugly purplish/grayish marks on her skin that take a very long time to clear. She was using Micro Retin-A, but that was causing discoloration on her skin. Then she was perscribed something called Cadettes (antibiotic pads) along with a cream peroxide, but neither one of those showed any improvement. There doesn't seem to be many options for colored skin. If anyone has any advice, believe me, my 14 year old is willing to try anything to help clear her face. Thanks My 14 year old is of a mixed race. Her skin breaks out terribly and leaves these ugly purplish/grayish marks on her skin that take a very long time to clear. She was using Micro Retin-A, but that was causing discoloration on her skin. Then she was perscribed something called Cadettes (antibiotic pads) along with a cream peroxide, but neither one of those showed any improvement.

There doesn’t seem to be many options for colored skin.

If anyone has any advice, believe me, my 14 year old is willing to try anything to help clear her face.

Thanks

]]> By: Gill http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/comment-page-1/#comment-2812 Gill Tue, 27 May 2008 20:28:15 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2812 Hi there! I have a question: I do the above, except afterwards I put a bit of Lush's Imperialis moisturiser on. You never mentioned using a moisturiser. Is this because it's better not to use one or because you were just focusing on the cleansing itself? I have fairly normal skin, maybe slightly oily around the T-zone (which I usually don't put much, or any moisturiser on). Thanks! Hi there!

I have a question: I do the above, except afterwards I put a bit of Lush’s Imperialis moisturiser on. You never mentioned using a moisturiser. Is this because it’s better not to use one or because you were just focusing on the cleansing itself? I have fairly normal skin, maybe slightly oily around the T-zone (which I usually don’t put much, or any moisturiser on).

Thanks!

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