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Hi all, for years I was in love with the Blackmores pimple gel which was so good it would even stop cold sores in their tracks. Now, mysteriously, they no longer sell it :rolleyes:.
So, I'm wanting suggestions for the best product you use for dabbing on the occasional pimple. Nothing too drying or harsh, but ones that you've found effective.
PS don't even go there with the toothpaste ;).
I use the Neutrogena 8 hour gel - it can sting a little but it works wonders!
The Body Shop has a tea tree oil stick. You can dab it straight on, the end is like a cotton tip.
Thursday Plantation make a tea tree oil gel that's virtually the same. I was very upset when they discontinued the Blackmores item.
Are we talking ingrown secret pimples (red lumps) or nasty ones with heads?
Eye drops reduce the redness...
My sister used tomato sauce on hers last night - gave me a fright as it looked n.a.s.t.y but hey, it might work...forgot to check today though, sorry!
Re. Blackmores - have you checked overseas for it?
Witch hazel
Well this thread has really come into its own now I'm facing a crop of chemo acne every three weeks LOL.
Lulu I resorted to the body shop item and found it good in stopping them from getting big and painful.
Wilso I will look out for the Thursday Plantation product. Glad there's someone else out there who's mourning the loss of the blackmores LOL.
choccky - ewww sorry not going there with the tomato sauce. That's B. A. D. LOL
Jenni - agree with you on the witchhazel...I find it prevents a lot before they start...was using it regularly with great results before the chemo, but it's a bit too drying at the moment. Will start again in a month or so time when my skin has recovered a bit.
Witch Hazel concealer is fantastic - the normal stick is good too, but the concealer works wonders. I found Body Shop stuff to be a bit too strong for me. It gave me lovely flakey dry skin around a spot which didn't shift.
I'm currently using Clarins Normal/Oily cleanser and toner with Lancome Hydrazen Neurocalm moisturiser and pretty clear skin atm. Not at all drying - the moisturiser was more to correct some problem reddy skin I've had since DS came along.
You can get it online or at most pharmacies:
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Prob took it off the market because the realised it worked :lol:
ahhhh, prob shouldn't say this but I use my diprosone OV on mine. Don't rub it in, just dab it on the offender & let it soak in........gone the next day! Though would prob be to harsh for your skin. I also like the bodyshop one.
i swear by the clean and clear little tube thing MD. Packed full of nasty chemicals but it works! That and straight tea-tree oil.
I can tell you first hand that nail polish remover is NOT a good idea. :p
Which one Ange?
Which nail polish remover?? :p
It's a tiny tube...... hang on, i'll go get it...
Clean & clear- Active clear. Speed clearing gel!