I have always had serious problems with my skin since i can remember. pimples, zits, Acne ,breakouts, whichever they name they are called i have had them all. its been absolutely horrible and just depressing.
Have tried almost everything both conventional and unconventional methods. products like proactive, neutrogena, clearasil, clean and clear, oxy,clinique, olay, cetephil, i can just keep naming them and i have even tried going to the dermatologist and getting prescription creams and drugs, nothing seems to just to work. sometimes it even seems to make it worse because my skin will just be seriously irritated.
so i have decided to try the so much talked about apple cider vinegar toner;
- get any clean, empty plastic bottle with a lid.
- fill the bottle 3/4 with water
- fill the rest with apple cider vinegar
- add a few drops of tea tree oil
- close the bottle and shake to mix very well. pop lid open and pour a little on a cotton pad or cotton ball.
- after cleaning your face like you normally would, swipe the ACV soaked cotton pad over your entire face, avoiding the eye-area and lips. A little burning may occur, but its noting compared to some of the alcohol based astringents or toners that i have tried before.
- let your face dry completely, then apply your serums, creams lotions as you normally would.
I just started mine on the 1st of November and lets see how this one goes, will bring an update after 2 months so that you also can see if this is going to be my saving grace from a life time of struggle with bad skin.
- anybody who cares can join me so we can motivate each other to achieve clearer skin
please excuse the very ugly expression on my face. the nose just looks so arhhhhh..... was only trying to get a very close shot of my face.
Let me share with you the regimen i use on my face and what cleared my own acne. Get a facial scrub that is made for blackhead (i have used clean and clear, neutrogena and beauty formula). The facial scrub you need is one that the particles are not too large. Scrubs that have large particles irritate blemish prone skin. I used the scrub once a day in the morning, cleansed with a cleanser/mild toilet soap, applied my toner and applied an acne medication gel e.g clearex 10. After doing it religiously for months, my skin started showing tremendous progress after about 3 months. It occurred to me that why i had not been able to clear up my skin earlier was because i was not consistent. You can view http://journalofapetitediva.blogspot.com/2012/11/tackling-my-blemish-prone-oily-and.html to check out all the products that i have used and still use and how i use them.
ReplyDeleteI really hope it helps....
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thank you so much diva, will check it out.
DeleteI use apple cider vinegar to rinse hair and not the face, I hope that your problem skin will arrange quickly. bravery
ReplyDeletei use it too for my hair but just read that it is also good to clear acne.
Deletethank you so much for the encouragement.
This is such a lovely post dear! Can't wait for your next post. :)
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thanks girl:)
DeleteI'm not brave enough to do trial and error. lol! But if I see a change in your face, I might try it too.
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my dear when you are desperate you will try very odd things. hope it works so i can convince you to try it.
DeleteMy face is actually worse than yours. It seems to be back with a vengeance. It seems to be fighting me and all my effort.
ReplyDeletenne God pass pimples. pls try checking the oil cleansing method and try it. i think it helped the pimples.
DeleteWill do. Thanks.
DeleteWhere in nigeria can one get the ACV? #May#
ReplyDeletemy dear check any good supermarket that is well stocked and check on the section where the have the normal white vinegar for washing salad, you might find it there.
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Looks interesting esp since I know tea tree is excellent for scars and discoloration. Thanks will give it a try since I also suffer from similar skin condition.
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thanks hun for the visit. pls give it a trial and let see what happens.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog you have, and since I do struggle with adult acne, I will be checking in to see how your journey goes and if I can learn better ways to cope with this.
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DeleteI truly hope that this regimen works for you! As a teenager I suffered with really bad skin and as I got older it has gotten better but I'm still not exempt from pimple and zits. As long as I keep up with weekly masks and wash my face twice a day it helps a bit.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, good luck!
thank you so much sis. i really hope it works this time
DeleteHey!!! Just discovered your blog and i'm loving it! guess what you have the same idea i had 2 months ago when i didi my own ACV toner!! and let me tell you it works wonders!!!! i use it just the way you do and i've seen huge results! less blacks heads less to no more pimples, my pores are no more that visible and my complexion is becomming more bright and neat!! So i'll say i'm joingning you on this challenge and in 2 months we're going to do the check up!
ReplyDeleteBy the way i have a blog too
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Let's keep in touch!!
yes are going to do the check up together.!!!!!
DeleteYou can also check my face routine here
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I'm all with you, let's get rid of these pimples...
i will certainly do that. thank you sugar:)
DeleteCan't wait to see the result. Try take green tea morning and night and loads of water. Am sure you will see great result. We all suffer from acne. Don't worry you will be fine babes.
ReplyDeletethank you so much babes:)
Deleteyour kind words just made my day/
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Now this was a fantastic post Uchenna! I have started using African black soap straight from the Africans. My friend mentioned it to me and it does wonders. I have black spots all over my face and discoloration on my neck. I believe it comes from not drinking enough water but gurl...I can't live without my kool-aid and sodas! lol
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thank you very much Alisa:)
DeleteI hope the ACV toner works as I'm looking forward to your 2 month results.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I've been remembering to spritz my hair!
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i really pray it work. that is very good news pls keep up the good fight against dry hair.
DeleteI hope`s gonna work! It seems a really helpful method! ^^
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am keeping my fingers crossed and my hopes are high.
DeleteI feel like Vinegar is kind of harsh for the face (atleast my face). I use vitamin C face toner and face serum, its called "Avalon organics vitamin C". It is literally orange extract in a bottle and it is wonderful!! My face is spot free. :)
ReplyDeletewill also try looking into that. am very open to trying different suggestion
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thank you hun:)
DeleteACV as a toner! I knew of people using it for their hair, but did know it could be used as a toner too. I'm very interested to see your results. I've tried a lot of different products as well, and really need a good facial regimen. Can't wait to read about your results!
ReplyDeleteam really hoping this works!!!!!!!!
DeleteI hope this works for you. I look forward to seeing the results so I added you to my reading list. Again the best of luck;))
ReplyDeletethank you so so much for the kind words.
Deletei have experienced the greatness of ACV when i cleansed my scalp. but i learned more about it a week ago, since then, i am not scare , when it touch my face. but i wish you good luck
ReplyDeletethank hun:)
Deletegood luck with that but have you tried changing your diet? are you sure you're not being allergic to smth?
ReplyDeletewill try looking into that. thanks girl
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ReplyDeleteHey Uche, i hope you get a good result with this.but if you don't,i recommend Palmer's eventone fade milk lotion,to help soften the dark marks on your face .I used it and it helped me achieve even skin tone,not only on my face but all over my body.Stay blessed.
ReplyDeletethank you dear:)
Deletethanksfor this recipe! I will give it a try ;)
ReplyDeleteHi there. Wondering if you've seen positive results from your Apple cider vinegar recipes?
ReplyDeleteHi there. Wondering if you've seen positive results from your Apple cider vinegar recipes?
ReplyDeleteWhat was your updated pic from your experiment?!
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