1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, May 30, 2007, 8:13 pm PDT

Really? i hate 2% salicylic acid. It makes my skin looks different and ugly. When I was using Neutrogena face wash once, it dries out my skin, irritate, redness, and cause stingy especially Clearasil pads w/ 2%! I moisturize everyday and my skin isn’t very sensitive either. A little 2% can totally screw my skin up, I don’t know why. The acid makes my skin looks older by having these narrow small lines on my skin. I don’t know how to explain it but I avoid it. Anyways, can you make an article about TEA TREE OILY, please? It works great on my skin, but a little drying. please please please! thanks.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 2:21 am PDT

a dermoligist did a laser reatment on some spots (she said I had, and I beleive that she burnt me with the laser. Ithas been over 2 1/2 months now and it is still there. The surgeon that she works with gave me bleaching cream, I put it on faithly 2 times a day as discussed. There has not been any change. It now looks like a birthmark. I use sunscreen, I don't even go out without a hat. Any suggestions? Thank you. PS They keep telling me to GIVE IT TIME. Thanks again.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 5:44 am PDT

#1 holy_knight009 Salicylic acid cannot be a bad think. Tips to help you take control of acne Use the All Clear Skin System regularly, every morning and every night. If you stop using the salicylic acid contained in All Clear products, pores may re-clog and trigger breakouts.Even people with very oily skin need a hydrating product.Remember Skin Moisture provides healthy hydration, not oil! Acne is not a disease of dirt, so don’t over-scrub or overcleanse skin. That can make it worse! Only scrub areas of skin that are clear, never scrub pimples. That is like spreading bacteria all over the face! Never go to bed with makeup on! Shampoo regularly. Oily hair adds to skin surface oil. Use oil-free moisturizers such as Skin Moisture and oil-free foundations such as Sheer Protection® Oil-Free Liquid or Color Freeze® Liquid Makeup. Don’t pick! This can cause permanent scarring. Don’t let phone rest on your face. If you do talk on the phone a lot, wipe the receiver with alcohol. Use a clean washcloth every time you cleanse your face. Regularly wash pillowcases. Keep hands off of face. Don’t let sweat dry on your skin. Wash skin immediately after working out. Drink plenty of water. Eight 8 oz. glasses a day are recommended. Eat a well-balanced, nutritionally sound diet. Exercise at least four to five times a week. Get plenty of sleep because sleep. You also need to use products in the same line, they compliment each other, and will lessen some of the negative effects you are having. These are tips from BeautiControl to help with your Acne. We have the products to help with you Acne problems. Please let me know if I can of any further assistance to you. Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 5:46 am PDT

#1 holy_knight009 Salicylic acid cannot be a bad think. Tips to help you take control of acne Use the All Clear Skin System regularly, every morning and every night. If you stop using the salicylic acid contained in All Clear products, pores may re-clog and trigger breakouts.Even people with very oily skin need a hydrating product.Remember Skin Moisture provides healthy hydration, not oil! Acne is not a disease of dirt, so don’t over-scrub or overcleanse skin. That can make it worse! Only scrub areas of skin that are clear, never scrub pimples. That is like spreading bacteria all over the face! Never go to bed with makeup on! Shampoo regularly. Oily hair adds to skin surface oil. Use oil-free moisturizers such as Skin Moisture and oil-free foundations such as Sheer Protection® Oil-Free Liquid or Color Freeze® Liquid Makeup. Don’t pick! This can cause permanent scarring. Don’t let phone rest on your face. If you do talk on the phone a lot, wipe the receiver with alcohol. Use a clean washcloth every time you cleanse your face. Regularly wash pillowcases. Keep hands off of face. Don’t let sweat dry on your skin. Wash skin immediately after working out. Drink plenty of water. Eight 8 oz. glasses a day are recommended. Eat a well-balanced, nutritionally sound diet. Exercise at least four to five times a week. Get plenty of sleep because sleep. You also need to use products in the same line, they compliment each other, and will lessen some of the negative effects you are having. These are tips from BeautiControl to help with your Acne. We have the products to help with you Acne problems. Please let me know if I can of any further assistance to you. Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 5:53 am PDT

#2 uuuilvu What kind of spots were these? sounds like you have been left hanging out there Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 7:46 am PDT

What face wash or scrub that has salicylic acid do recommend. I have oily and also dry skin. It depends on the weather. And I had acne growing up but now I break out once in a while but my main problem is blackheads and whiteheads. What do you recommend for that? Thank you

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 10:03 am PDT

I used salicylic acid my whole life and I am very allergic to aspirin (glottis edema). Should I stop to use it? Dr. Baumann, I tried to register in your web site forum with two different e-mails but never got any activation e-mail. My questions sent to Q&A were never answered either. Thank you.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 11:49 am PDT

I don't want to comment on anything today. But I do have a question, I want to know what kind of skin product I can use to remove or reduce the dark spots I have on my underarms.

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 1:49 pm PDT

livia, I've had the same problem when it comes to using the forum and Q&A...for now I have given up! Anyway, I have read so much information on how the ph of a product containing Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid is what will make the product effective, not to mention the amount of AHA or BHA and where it falls in the ingredient list! Any thoughts on how to find out the exact percentage of AHA or BHA (if not listed) and the ph balance of the product? Thanks!

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 2:17 pm PDT

#6 debybarbeito I would recommend products by BeautiControl as I have outlined about in #3. The products have worked very well for a lot of people. You need to use a wash, toner, moisturizer and scrub on a daily basis. If you need more info, please let me know. Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 2:32 pm PDT

#7 livia & #9bienentendu25 I sell a line of skin care products designed for Acne, it is called All Clear by BeautiControl Cosmetics. I have never used the straight salicylic acid, only products that contain salicylic. What % or salicylic acid, I do not know, that is not public knowledge which BC published. BC products also contain AHA and likewise the exact percentage is not public knowledge. Have you been successful getting these %, I would think those would not be public, because then other people could duplicate (somewhat) your product formula. If you would like to try some skin care products which have salicylic acid, and AHA, please let me know. Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:47 pm PDT

You know there are natural herbs that can take care of your skin problems without resorting to "drugs" which usually do more harm than good...Go to a naturopath doctor...they have many answers to problems like this and health food stores (not GNC)have remedies if you know what to look for.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 6:06 pm PDT

Actually I have been able to get information regarding the exact percentage of Glycolic Acid in products from M.D. Forte, Alpha Hydrox and M.D. Formulations, information which also includes the ph of the products! However, I am not having as much luck with Salicylic Acid! On another note, when a company does not provide consumers who are willing to (in good faith) purchase their products I have to question their integrity! There is always a chance that another company will try to duplicate a product line but as long as you have good formulations you probably are not going to run the risk of losing your loyal customers! One more thing, don't Patents protect against such things?

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 6:24 pm PDT

#13bienentendu25 You are correct, patents do protect the company. BC will disclose what is contained in the products, but what the actual mixture/% is, no. If you are looking for a compnay that is going to disclose that type of information I hope you find it. What is to prohibit a consumber from trying to replicate the formula and causing harm to themselves. I just see so much liabliity there. The list of ingredients in the products is available as listed on the products, and in the product information guide, but the actual mixture is not there. Good Luck on your pursuit. If you wanna try the BC products, please let me know. I am not a chemist, nor have I tried to lead you to believe I am one, Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 31, 2007, 7:05 pm PDT

#13 bienentendu25 I found some general info which may help you. The pH of the skin will normally vary between 6.6 and 7.0, with the normal being a pH level of 6.7. The larger the spread between the pH of the product and the pH of the skin, the more effective the product will be. It must be noted, however, that the lower the pH of the product, the more irritating it will be. When a product with a low pH is applied to the skin, the skin goes into “shock mode” as it detects an irritation. The skin then naturally starts to shed layers in an attempt to remove the irritant. This shedding process results in speeding up new cell production to replace the cells that have been lost. The most consumer friendly products are those that utilize lower levels of acids, that can be irritating, while achieving a low pH of the overall formula. Margaret www.beautipage.com/margaretjones

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