Hiya!
I need some advice on some really good skincare products. I am 26 and never had any problems with my skin whatsoever until i was about 18. no spots at all while i was a teenager!! I now get really big and quite painful spots that last for ages and are impossible to cover up. I usually have at least one or two on the go at any one time and as soon as they finally clear up, up pops another one!!!!!
I wear make up pretty much everyday for work but i always make sure i take it off as soon as i get in! I've tried lots of combinations of brands of facewipes. cleansers, daily scrubs and moisturisers and nothing seems to work!! I would love lovely clear skin for my wedding and well all the time would b lovely too!! Any ideas on some really good quality stuff? Don't really care if it's expensive it's worth a try now! Any success stories? xx

I suffered since being 11 now im 22 and its only the past few weeks they are cleared I had the works spots, blackheads redness, realy dry skin and realy oily tzone, I came across a few sites recomending using asprin and honey or asprin and aloe vera and it realy does work, it says something about some silic acid thingy which suposably is found in expensive skincare products (and asprin) google it and see what you think x

Had a look at some of the aspirin ideas, i've never heard of that before! I'll definitely try it, it has the added bonus of being cheap! I think a department store visit may also b a good idea though. Thanks girls ;-)

have you tried the freederm type creams to get rid of the spots you have got? that along with a good skincare routine should see you ok. I would defo recomment going to a salon or beauty counter for advise, but remember they will also be trying to sell you stuff! (you can always buy what they advise cheaper online)

i swear by Decleor. Its amazing and although expensive the bottles last for ages.

do you use foundation? maybe letting your skin breathe, drinking more water and i use clean and clear facial wash

Mina: yea i do wear foundation but always take make up off when i get home. I cant really let mine breathe much, i'm that pasty looking and spotty when i have tried going out the house without make-up on i spend all day answering the question "are you ok u look really ill"

Linzi: Yep tried freederm and all the other cheap spot creams and gels,they are all crap lol!!

You could go and see your GP, he/she could prescribe something that will help maybe antibiotics such as tetracyline or cream or lotion. I used to suffer with acne till my doctor put me on Dianette (contraceptive pill) this was very effective for me and made my skin clear but everyone is individual but your gp will know what will help.

Me too - I'm 28 and have suffered with spots since I was 11 - as you can imagine I have tried SO many things, including prescribed antibiotics. I've found the only thing that really works for me is Quinoderm cream. I also use a peeling cream and sea sand scrub 2-3 times a week and that seems to help, as does limiting my consumption of crisps and alcohol as far as possible and drinking lots of water.

That sounds really interesting Mrs brown to be - please can you post some info on my wall for me? Thanks x

I recently have been getting horrible spots all around my chin - I think its wedding stress!!! I was recently recommended to use E-l-e-m-i-s SOS Emergency Cream and I have to say it has worked wonders!! After using it the first night my spots weren't so 'angry' and calmed right down. By day 2 they had dried up! Its recommended to use day and night only on the affected areas until they clear up then go back to using your normal moisturiser. It is a bit pricey but def worked for me xx

I used to get some but since meeting my H2B I don't wear much make-up now only mascara and I only get a spot or two if i am stressed or ill. I would suggest laying off the make-up for a bit. x

sudocrem :) xx

I don't get many spots now, just the odd one or 2 on my chin, but when they do come up they are huge! Typically I had 2 on my wedding day :( I was upset about it but not much you can do, thats even after a week of being good and putting spot cream on and not squeezing or picking. The make-up lady was brilliant tho and covered them well, even tho I knew they were still there and could still see them. If the worst comes to the worst the photographer said he can photoshop them out of the pics and no-one will know there were there! So far on the pics that guests have put on the book of face even I can't really see them, so a happy bunny!

Z x

I'd recommend getting a full facial. i had an offer for one the other week which included a skin scan too! I was also using the 3 step programme by C.. but this never really got rid of the problem. When I had my scan, they found underneath the skin is very sensitive, so although my skin is oily/dry combination, underneath its actually really sensitive. The c stuff (and the majority of things in shops), contain alcohol and other chemicals which when you have sensitive skin do more damage than good. the alcohol rips all the natural oils from your skin hence the skin becoming dry! If you can find a deal for a scan I'd def go for it. they can then recommend u the right products for your skin type. They also look at sun damage and aging! xx

very interesting Helen, I'm trying Quinoderm cream and that it definately reducing the redness (if only I could leave them alone) Got the asprin in to try that tomorrow so I will keep you all updated. Got my enagement shoot on Thursday so hope they go down enough for me to be relaxed and don't show on the pics! at least I know I'm not alone, there are a lot of us with the same worry...and stress does not help

it was really interesting Kelly. I have never been partic great with skincare regimes etc (mum was not one to be that bothered with it!), so never really knew what to use. the company that did my facial gave me a big long list of chemicals which can be found in cleansers/toners and lotions and wwhat each one would do to your skin.. it was really helpful! the stuff they recommended was HUGELY expensive, but you only use tiny amounts (like pea size) so it lasts ages. I figured I'd invest in it, and over the last week my skins vastly improved! xx

I'm afraid I have no clue. It was advertised as a facial with skin scan. I'll try and find the print out and see if it is on there. I just signed up to the local spa email newsletter and it came through on there.. I'll have a look and see! xx

found it. ill write it on ur wall as it may be classed as advertising.. xx

where do you get this asprin face stuff from?

face sauna/steamer's are really good to get rid of spots x