2006-09-05 06:10:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
wouldn't believe the hype for any of these products, diet is more likely to have an effect.
2006-09-05 06:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by horsegal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason oxy probably hasn't worked for the majority of people is because they haven't used it right.
The main thing is don't overload your skin. Use a light cleanser to wash and that is it, don't use scrubs etc, cos they will just aggrivate your skin. The oxy product you should purchase is Oxy On The Spot 2.5% benzoyle peroxide. Don't get anything with 5% or 10% benzoyle peroxide in as this will dry your skin out.
Do a test patch on your skin first as some people are allergic to benzoyle peroxide (BP) and cannot use it.
BP is great and effective if you use it properly. You cannot become immune to it as suggested above, and so you won't need to keep switching products.
Wash your face, dab dry and wait 10 minutes for your face to fully dry. Apply the BP to affected area, GENTLY! It should feel as if you are barely touching the skin. Apply a generous amount of BP to the area, about 1 finger full. It may take a while to rub in, but have patience!
After you have rubbed it in, apply moisturiser.
In the first few weeks of application, your skin may burn a little, flake and look red. This is just your skin adjusting to the BP and will wear off after 2-4 weeks.
BP works by feeeding oxygen to the skin, acne cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and so will die!
Oxy has been a god send in contolling my acne, and yes, it does work.
2006-09-06 08:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxy is horrendous, full of dodgy chemicals and completely dries the skin out, made mine so bad it bled, and was really painful..
I used to have acne and my dermatoligist told me you should NEVER use anything but water on your face.
I 95% live by this and I have perfectly clear skin.
the other 5% of the time I use a very mild basic facewash from boots. Tightens the pores, all good.
2006-09-05 13:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by this_is_ska_wars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've tried the oxy products but they didn't seem to help diminish the acne or pimples. I suggest using Clearasil. At least it gets the job done.
2006-09-05 13:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've tried oxy 5, 10 and every product of that company.
none worked, plus it dries up your skin.
go for proactiv or tea-tree. =)
good luck!
2006-09-05 13:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by cheesecake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used them a few years ago, and found it made me much worse. Now I only use natural witch hazel with drops of tea tree oil in it.
I try not to use anything with man made chemicals in them on my face. So, I never use clearasil either.
If the smell of the witch hazel and tea tree is too much, put a few drops of either vanilla or eucalyptus oil in with the tea tree.
2006-09-06 14:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by Seph7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know, but freederm gel is brilliant, it really does work its the only thing that works for me and i tried a lot of products!
oh s*it it sounds like am trying to sell them or something, well i do work in a chemist, ok am getting to deep now i should go! hope it works hunni xx
2006-09-05 13:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't! They are an absolute waste of money! I use Freederm Lotion, works fantastically...try www.freederm.co.uk - it's about 8 pounds but it really is worth it. Good luck mate
2006-09-05 13:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by ♥HELLO♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have...
but you need to keep swaping products as your skin gets used to it.
For the person above - diet doesnt make a difference. i eat all fresh food and exercise extremly well (im in sports) and im 28 and i have spots!!!
2006-09-05 13:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by peachy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the carpet not really but what i found to work is dawn dish soap odd huh!
2006-09-05 13:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by the nice one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋