Comments on: Keep skin beautiful with a balance pH level

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:05:12 +0000

Wait a minute, I use Witch Hazel, and it’s not drying or irritating on my face at all! ^^
Btw, do you know what ph level extra virgin olive oil is? Yes/no, thks anyways.

By: Madeline

Madeline — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:32:43 +0000

The shea butter worked great over the weekend until Sunday night when I used Aveeno facial wash to clean my face. Ever since, the rash has been very angry. I'm going to discard the Aveeno and use a mild soap with heavy shea butter as a moisturizer and if that doesnt work then I guess it's time to see a dermatologist. Thank you for all of your suggestions. The shea butter really helped the rash feel better. Madeline: I'm so glad the shea butter worked for you! Your skin could have become sensitive and maybe products with certain chemicals have adverse effects for you. Mild soap is good. And yes, I recommend you consult a dermatologist too cos it sounds like something that requires treatment.

By: Madeline

Madeline — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:12:41 +0000

Thank you for your suggestions. In answer to your question, lately I have also had a problem with heavy dandruff and even more recent a couple of small bumps (acne) on my scalp, backs of my shoulders and back, as well. I started using Head and Shoulders and that cleared up the dandruff pretty well but I continue to get a bump here and there on my scalp, backs of shoulders and back. I have never had a problem with acne. Even in my teens my skin was very clear. I’m very thankful that my skin waited until my mid-late 30’s to have problems, but this is kind of out of control. Like you, my thinking is that it could be environmental as we moved from a very humid southern coastal climate to a very dry midwestern climate with hard water. I’ll let you know how the distilled water and shea butter work. If you have any other suggestions now that you have more information, please feel free to let me know. Again, thank you. – MWH

Madeline: It sounds like the move has caused you to have dry skin. Btw, did you notice your acne developing more after you change the shampoo. I’ve heard of many who suffered from acne due to their shampoo too. I hope you can get some relieve from the shea butter. I’m quite hesistant to suggest others although you may like to know that some carrier oils like jojoba is good for acne too.

Update: I wanted to tell you that you might be interested to get one of those facial mist like the Evian Brumisateur. Because your skin is dry, it means it’s constantly in need of moisture. You can mist on your face a few times a day to keep it hydrated.

By: Madeline

Madeline — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:26:53 +0000

A couple of months after we moved to Kansas, I developed a patch of acne on my chin. Now it has turned into a rash in the crevices on my face along my nose and mouth. The water is very hard here and I wonder if the rash was caused by the PH being unbalanced. What facial regime do you recommend I use to clear up the rash and balance the PH? My skin type tends to lean towards dry. Thanks! Madeline: I can't be sure of why your skin condition has changed so drastically. If everything else remains the same, then it's probably environmental. But you do not have problems on other parts of your body? Could be hormones due to stress of change? If you suspect it's the water, are you able to substitute with mineral or distilled water for the time being to wash your face? This can help you determine if it's the water. Have you also tried using pure shea butter? It's good for dry skin and is effective for skin rashes too. You can also try aloe vera gel to relieve your skin rashes.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:08:18 +0000

I have been struggleing with acne for quite a while but i have finally found some products that work for me and my skin is acne free now. During my battle with acne i decided to use Cetaphil and it was horrible it burned my face and made my skin worse, i would not recommend it to anyone. Sydney: That's a shame...I suppose it just depends on individual skin type and like all products, one that work for others may not work for all.