Deleting pics from my phone, found one I had sent to Chesh

[MWOS]

Of the welts on my skin from the retinol I tried to get rid of my acne 
It was the inspiration for trying Ole Henricksen skincare, which I posted about on here a bunch....you know, after I was done with the prescription steroids 

It just made me realize how much of my self esteem STILL revolves around how my skin looks

PS-6 month update- I could not be more pleased with my skin, although I have replaced some of the expensive Ole products with less expensive alternatives

[CheshireGrin]

I am proud of the role I played in this.

I think.

[MWOS]

lol, Chesh. You did tell me I needed to see a damned medical professional.

I think it was right after I told you they were oozing.

Also, I slept with my makeup on for like, the first two months I was dating M. Because it was cool if he saw me naked, but not if he saw my bare skin. Whut.

[MWOS]

And thank you Kevin. Takes one to know one.

[emsumm]

Want to hear how crazy I am? When I have a breakout, I just put the pink Mario Badescu benadryl (is that what it's called?) looking stuff on it. Can't see it, and it treats it! So, rather than walk around with the blemish showing, I have a giant pink dot on my face.

[MWOS]

Morning:

wash with Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash
use Ole Truth Serum
moisturize with Simple Light Moisturizer with SPF 15

Night:
remove makeup with Ponds Cold Cream
wash with Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash
treat acne with Peter Thomas Roth Spot and Area Treatment
moisturize with Simple Moisturizer no spf

once or twice a week I use the Ole Flash Peel and once or twice a week I use the Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA lotion. I think these two products are almost identical in terms of what they do. I am still conducting my experiment

[MWOS]

Maybe this will be cathartic


Look away if you are easily repulsed










My face was fucking COVERED in these oozy welts

newp.

this morning, wearing tinted moisturizer and a grumpy face

nope.

[MWOS]

The derm was really fascinated that a product intended to boost collagen production would have such a drastic effect in someone with a collagen disorder.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Not just for joints

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I didn't have welts, but I did this to my face with Retin A.  Tretinoin and retinol can be pretty harsh!  This is a pic of my cheek, with the rash ending at my jaw line.  The redness was on both sides of my face, starting below the eyes and going down to the jawline.  It popped up suddenly and wouldn't go away.  Then I tried a copper peptide night cream and it was amazing.  Copper peptides help with wound healing.



This was my skin I think the day after I used the copper peptide cream.  It literally went from the pic above, which it looked like for a few days with no improvement, to the pic below after one night of using the cream.  Try to ignore the fact that my face is darker and a little orange compared to my neck.    I had on a TM that clearly doesn't work with my skin.

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I want to see your oozy welt picture! I am obsessed with skincare and am curious.

[polka]

Aww I'm glad you're feeling better about your skin, because you're lovely.

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Jul 10, 2013 22:35:07 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Morning:

wash with Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash
use Ole Truth Serum
moisturize with Simple Light Moisturizer with SPF 15

Night:
remove makeup with Ponds Cold Cream
wash with Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash
treat acne with Peter Thomas Roth Spot and Area Treatment
moisturize with Simple Moisturizer no spf

once or twice a week I use the Ole Flash Peel and once or twice a week I use the Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA lotion. I think these two products are almost identical in terms of what they do. I am still conducting my experiment

pssssstttt  www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews/by-brand/ole-henriksen/_/Truth-Serum-Collagen-Booster

Just in case you are interested.  I love her reviews.

[MWOS]

I wasn't even using retinol. I was using some over the counter Neutrogena shit

[MWOS]

Godawgs, I love it BECAUSE of the smell. I'm addicted.

[MWOS]

I just noticed that if you tilt your head to the left, you can get a better look at the crusty yellowness

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Your skin actually looks nice in that pic except for that one blotch. That's crazy for an OTC product to cause a reaction like that! I'm glad it cleared up and you found something that works well for you.

[MWOS]

I was covered COVERED covered in those welts

[MWOS]

But thank you for saying that

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Jul 10, 2013 23:35:05 GMT -5 MWOS said:

I was covered COVERED covered in those welts

Oohhhh.  That's awful.  How long did it take to clear up???

[MWOS]

I used the steroids for about 6 weeks. The hyperpigmentation lasted a good 4-5 months

Real quick, I look like this now

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WOW, your skin is gorgeous!! And you are so pretty! Chicks with beauty marks rock.

[MWOS]

:twirls:

thank you, thank you

<3

[MWOS]

My cheeks are where the worst of my acne was. The skin there had puckers and divets and generally looked inflamed all the time. Constant acne just under the surface gave it a really bumpy look.

Sent from outerspace

[MWOS]

Dick move told me about alpha hydrox

She's a magician

Sent from outerspace

[MWOS]

Anytime killer

I will keep my fingers crossed accutane is the perfect treatment for you

Sent from outerspace

[emsumm]

Jul 11, 2013 8:10:22 GMT -5 @jehc said:

Jul 10, 2013 22:34:38 GMT -5 emsumm said:

Want to hear how crazy I am? When I have a breakout, I just put the pink Mario Badescu benadryl (is that what it's called?) looking stuff on it. Can't see it, and it treats it! So, rather than walk around with the blemish showing, I have a giant pink dot on my face.

This stuff is my favourite!!!!! Except I just finished my bottle two or three months ago and tried to buy more, and apparently it's illegal to sell here in Canada now. I can still get the rest of the Mario Bedescu line here, but not this stuff. I can't even order it online through the company and have them ship it here, because they won't allow it over the border

Soooo if anyone wants to smuggle some across for me, I'll love you forever...

I actually need a new bottle, want me to get 2 and send it?  I don't know how shipping would be but I'd be happy to help!

[MWOS]

I'm really glad that my post is fostering international drug smuggling

Warms my heart

(heart)

[emsumm]

Jul 11, 2013 9:09:32 GMT -5 @jehc said:

Jul 11, 2013 8:12:31 GMT -5 emsumm said:

I actually need a new bottle, want me to get 2 and send it?  I don't know how shipping would be but I'd be happy to help!

Oh, I'd love that! But I wonder if it would just get stopped at the border?

I bow to no man!  I'm game if you want me to try, lol :-)