Help with acne!

[greenball]

I've always had bad skin, but going on BCP for 16 years worked wonders (I had to use accutane as a teen and that actually really helped it get under control, BCP kept it at bay) I went off BCP this summer, so naturally my skin started up again. I finally found a great facewash (Murad Time Release) but since I"ve gotten KU, I've been hesitant to use it b/c it has salycylic acid which I've read mixed things about using during pregnancy. 
My skin is AWFUL> I have a Benzoyl Peroxide spot treatment that helps, but it dries my skin out, so now I have acne and dry flaky skin. 

HELP!

I've even considered breaking down and buying R +F Unblemlish..I'm desperate. 

What can I use? 

[Rama]

Feb 16, 2017 17:00:14 GMT -5 greenball said:

I've always had bad skin, but going on BCP for 16 years worked wonders (I had to use accutane as a teen and that actually really helped it get under control, BCP kept it at bay) I went off BCP this summer, so naturally my skin started up again. I finally found a great facewash (Murad Time Release) but since I"ve gotten KU, I've been hesitant to use it b/c it has salycylic acid which I've read mixed things about using during pregnancy. 
My skin is AWFUL> I have a Benzoyl Peroxide spot treatment that helps, but it dries my skin out, so now I have acne and dry flaky skin. 

HELP!

I've even considered breaking down and buying R +F Unblemlish..I'm desperate. 

What can I use? 

I'm no help. I've honestly just kept using the same stuff that I was using before getting pregnant. I know some other people use different things when pregnant, hopefully they chime in!

[notagoddess]

I don't have advice but I'm looking forward to acne meds more than alcohol at this point. I've had some cystic acne on my chin for weeks now, and it simply won't heal.

I will say that pregnancy improved my acne a good amount overall, but I wish I could do something about the zits that are there.

[marshian]

I use the Neutrogena Naturals line. It's decent. Nothing will work as well as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is safe for pregnancy. There are some face washes which use it, but like you said, you'll need to moisturize well.

Mud masks help a little if you do them regularly.

It really sucks. BCP also kept my acne at bay and it's been a real pain for months.

[hpnegirl]

I use salicylic acid, have for both pregnancies. If your skin is *too* dry, it leads to more breakouts. Try throwing a moisturizer that won't clog pours into the routine

[animaldoctor]

R&F redefine line has saved my skin. No acne this pregnancy. I love it!

[moutonrouge]

I used a salicylic acid wash while pregnant. As long as you don't have broken skin on your face, your skin isn't absorbing much of the acid from just a quick wash. Ultimately, I don't think it was very effective against the hormonal breakouts I was having.

[onesweetworld]

My clarisonic and philosophy clear days ahead have saved my skin. I know the clear days has salicylic acid in it but honestly there are so many other things that I put on my body or near my body that it is the last thing I worry about.

[madamewaffles]

Belli brand acne treatment worked so-so for me. Better than nothing. Knowing what I know now, I'd just have KOKO with salicylic acid.

[moutonrouge]

One thing you might try instead is an alpha hydroxy acid. They are safe during pregnancy and can help with acne. They will make your skin more sun sensitive, so I would use at night and start with just a tiny little bit every other day or even every 2-3 days. A lot of people like Paula's Choice. You'll definitely need a moisturizer in your routine - a simple one like Cetaphil usually works great.

[greenball]

Feb 17, 2017 9:51:45 GMT -5 moutonrouge said:

One thing you might try instead is an alpha hydroxy acid. They are safe during pregnancy and can help with acne. They will make your skin more sun sensitive, so I would use at night and start with just a tiny little bit every other day or even every 2-3 days. A lot of people like Paula's Choice. You'll definitely need a moisturizer in your routine - a simple one like Cetaphil usually works great.

I've been using one and it hasn't helped at all.  I had used PC in the past and their Clear line was pretty decent, but it has Triclosan in it, which I prefer to stay away from pregnant or not. 

I ended up getting the Belli brand facewash/spot treatment...figure it can't hurt and can only help if anything.