The proactiv is working for me so I dont want to just stop using it completly unless its the only way
2007-03-13 16:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by jairj04 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I have had acne for a while and yes the wrinkles came after i used proactiv for a week. Do you think I should proactivs oil free moisturizer under my eyes and nothing else?
2007-03-13 16:19:21 · update #1
do you think it's like cracking of dry skin? because sometimes acne medicine can dry out skin too much.
I'd suggest using a moisturizer that's oil free (so you won't get anymore zits) If it doesn't work then you should try to just not use the proactiv in that place (like don't use the toner or ointment there)...
2007-03-13 16:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by arsenic sauce 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey were the wrinkles present prior to using the Proactive?
If not, either I would ease up on their exfoliating lotion, because too much of that stuff can be drying and might seem as though you have wrinkles when in fact your face is just stressing against all the products that are on it.
Otherwise, I'd try some Olay. I swear on Olay for everything. I recently started getting some acne (gosh.. adult acne how horrible) and I went on down to Walgreens and got an Acne Scrub by Olay as well as an Anti-Wrinkle night cream. I've used the anti-wrinkle night cream before (but my mom swiped it because she said it reminded her of the Olay she used to have when I was younger) so I went looking for another one. It's some new formula I guess, very citrus-y. Smells pleasant. NEW! Olay Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin Cream. Works pretty good.
Or at least for me. I haven't tried Proactiv or anything, I figure if I got acne all of a suddenly now it must be from something in my diet because I've had clear skin ever since.
You didn't say if you've had the acne a while or if it's a new occurance or what. Either way good luck to you.
Maybe a good moisturizer. Or actually, SPF. Put on the sunblock. My friend uses Proactive and she had the same problem. The scrubbing is exposing the good skin under (she said) and using the SPF in the daytime, or hell just even going outside (cuz you know those UVA/B rays are still out even if it's cloudy) - REALLY helped her with the under-eye wrinkles. REALLY helped. So maybe try that.
SPF Moisturizer for you darling. Olay has that too. Haha.
Good luck to you!
Take it easy,
miR :)
2007-03-13 16:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by mir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldnt help but read your post and think to myself that I was right where you were 6 months and seems like 1000 wrinkles ago.
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2007-03-14 18:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Lenette McMullin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Garnier Ultra Lift for eyes - small red / white tube - under a tenner and £5 off at Boots at the moment - won 2 surveys for best eye cream - How to Look Good Naked and 10 Years Younger (I think) last year.
2016-03-28 22:30:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is drying your skin out. Try using a good moisturizer. If nothing else, under your eyes.
2007-03-13 16:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're starting to notice wrinkles, you might want to try a pure, water based moisturizer or eye creme that will penetrate the dermis and deeply condition your skin with the proper elements to help with your fine lines. Arbonne has a great anti-aging moisturizer and eye creme that are botanically based and specific to combat the visual signs of aging. It's helps my husband with his "laugh lines" and he swears by it. If you're interested in learning more, I'll be happy to help you.
2007-03-14 04:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre skin is drying out from the product. avoid the eye area when washing because it is very sensitive. use an eye mostruizer under there before you go to bed. it should help.
2007-03-15 03:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by thathockeychick23 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your skin is drying out. Don't apply under your eyes and also make sure that your face isn't getting too dry.
2007-03-13 16:11:01 · answer #8 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋