Thank you! I’m so glad you’re getting results and its fantastic to hear your acne has gone already :) Well done.
Re the moisturiser - I’m hesitant to recommend specific brands because there are just so many that are good & I may well miss some of them! However that said, the important thing to remember is what the goal of the moisturiser is.
Yes exfoliation is really helpful, but the primary goal of the moisturiser is to moisturise. Your skin is likely to be dehydrated and aggravated after the BP. A soothing moisturiser takes care of this. So if you can’t find one that you’re happy with in your price range, then go for the next best thing. For example an Aloe Vera based moisturiser might not give quite as good results as one with all the ideal ingredients in it but it will go a long way towards helping in the meantime!
Then re coming off the pill - anything to do with your health I’d always advocate checking with your doctor first. Beyond this my opinion is that if you want to come off the pill, then so long as there’s not any medical reasons against it, just do it. Yes you may find your skin goes a little mental for a while but now you understand your skin and how it works, you are in control. If you get a mega breakout, then just apply the same techniques you are using now and eventually it will come under control.
I finally got my skin clear years ago now but as with anyone with acne-prone skin, it comes and goes. Every now and again I’ll get a big breakout again. But the difference now is I just deal with it, follow the program, treat it and it goes away (vs sticking around for years like it used to!).
Hope this helps! Do stay in touch & let us know how you’re getting on.
Hello Rebecca!
I'm on my third week with the regimen, its going really well *thanks to your info:)))*
I can really feel that my skin is getting used to the BP, its not at all as dry as it was in the start.And the acne is gone !!!
hmmm...I couldn't afford a good moisturizer containing all that stuff... I'm using one from Yves Rocher right now, Culture Bio, its organic (which I love) but doesnt contain the essential ingredients on your list.
do you know any moisturizer thats not so costy,containing at least one of the essential ingridients?
Now to my main question :-)
since I got off the pill only 3 weeks ago, my acne was not so bad at that point, it was mild-moderate. And now,3 weeks later, its completely cleared.
Should I still proceed with the 8 week program? or should I use the BP only at night, and start up the 8week program later, maybe in a couple of months?
I have been on the pill 3 times to cure my acne, and each time my skin was ok the first months after quitting,then it usually comes back:(
I'm 27 now and dont wanna be on the pill anymore.
So in this situation, Do you recommend me to proceed with the 8week regimen NOW, or .....? what should I do after the 8 weeks- use BP only at night?
I hope you will reply and I thank you for the wonderful e-book :)
I think there is many girls out there that are scared to get off the pill and the acne coming back, so your reply would help us all:)