I've been getting terrible hormone related cystic acne for the last six months and its been getting increasingly worse. (I had terrible acne in my mid 20s treated with the pill (can't use anymore) and topical antibiotics (only short term treatment; no longer an option).)
So I looked on the skincare ingredients thread - so enlightening! I'm using La Roche Posey Effecular twice a day for last week and the difference has been amazing. My skin does not hurt, nor is it red and irritated. I could cry with relief that something is working at last.
Any suggestions for an spf moisturiser for the day time that compliments the Effecular and is good for acne-prone skin?
Should I take a break from the Effecular after eg a month or two? Will I become 'immune' to it with overuse?
I'm mid 30s and seeing more fine lines creeping in (a lovely mix with acne ). Would a retinoid treatment be ok for night times? I got on with a cheap Garnier vitamin c based 'dark spot corrector' but suspect it was a 'weak solution' that degraded so stopped being effective.
I don't exfoliate except with a flannel with a cleanse with oil. Nothing special just very cheap and cheerful!
Any input gratefully received
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LRP Effecular and other questions for acne-prone skin
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BlindAssassin1 · 29/11/2016 11:24
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