Comments on: Treatments for Acne Symptoms

By: Holly Wermuth

Holly Wermuth — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:35:52 +0000

Hey! I had tried Zyporex about 6 months ago and while I was fairly happy with the results, the price and their lack of customer service has kept me from ordering more. I recently ordered the Himalayan salt bar and have used it for two days now. I find that it burns a bit and shortly after rubbing it on my face I rinse it off. I am also treating my back with it. I am in my early 30’s and still suffer breakouts. They are moderate for a teen, but excessive for someone my age. I want to stay natural because I am concerned about aging as well. I eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly… I am wondering if I am doing something wrong with the crystal or if i might be applying too much? It visibly reddens my skin for about 30 minutes after I use it and I feel like I have to rinse it off to stop the burning. I follow with a moisturizer and haven’t noticed any dryness. I have a darker skin tone and suffered acne my whole life… is there help for me?

Holly

By: George Cleanthous

George Cleanthous — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:28:44 +0000

Hi Sara,

It is ok to put more on as long as it does not dry out your skin.

George

By: jake

jake — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:02:52 +0000

Uhm can i get some help.. i regularly have oily skin but when i use the neutrogena facial acne free facial wash my face becomes so dry that the skin is peeling off and it itches and it hurts what should i do? im only 17 and im suffering from severe acne on my cheek and under my chin..

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:31:36 +0000

Thanks George. I’ve been rubbing it on and then leaving it for a while, then washing it off… But you say pat it off? In that case I think I might be putting to much of it on!

Thanks

By: George Cleanthous

George Cleanthous — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:55 +0000

Hi Mike & Sara,

The salt does not lather, it dissolves in water. The benefit of this is that the body’s skin can absorb it more readily. Just wet the bar and rub onto the affected area of your skin. Depending on how severe your acne is and how dry your skin is you can either leave it for 30 seconds or pat the skin dry straight after applying the salt. If you have dry skin, I would suggest applying gently and patting dry straight away as the salt can dry out your skin if too much is applied and it is left too long.

It is also important not to apply too much salt because the skin will not be able to absorb all of it and it will crystallize on the skin after the water evaporates, leaving a white coat of salt powder that you will have to wipe off with your hand.

I generally find that there are 2 effective ways to apply it.
- You can apply a light coat (only to moisten the skin) and then allow it to dry naturally.
- Or you can apply it liberally (until your skin is wet to the point of dripping water) and then pat dry immediately.

Try both ways and see which works best for you. You should notice a tightening in the skin 5-10 minutes after application, without the white salt appearing.

George
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By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:31:50 +0000

Hi George,

Thanks, I’m loving the site. I’ve found it so helpful and beyond useful. I started really implementing some of the things you wrote about here and I ordered my salt bar, and it should be arriving soon. I was wondering if you (or anyone else that uses it) could give me some points on HOW to use it. I’m a bit confused.

Do I just moisten it and rub it across my face? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

By: mike

mike — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:27:09 +0000

I just bought the deo bar of Himalayan Crystal Salt and am wondering what is the best way to apply it. It’s pretty hard and does not lather at all. Should I leave it on for just 30 seconds or for something like 5 or more minutes? Can I apply it too often or too long? Thanks.

By: Boogie

Boogie — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:56:28 +0000

After washing my face with the Salt Soap can I use a moisturaizer?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:03:35 +0000

Hi. I’ve used Proactiv for about a year now. In the beginning, it cleared up my skin in about 2-3 months. But now, my skin has broken out again. I read your site about the “rebound” effect. This may be the cause of my current breakout. The toner dried out my skin, so I started to use the toner less. I’ve sent emails to Proactiv for help about my breakout, yet they never gave me answers, just answers that mainly wanted me to spend more on their products. I too like the repairing lotion. I also use the refining mask. i recently changed my system, so that it also includes the Daily Oil Control.

I’ve been taking supplements for about two weeks now. I take a centrum silver and saw palmetto. I am also eating more healther foods. My current breakout it slowly going down, but the surronding areas are flaky and red. I also stil have more pimples emerging too. I’ve looked up the Himalayan salt bar, but I have combination-type skin I guess. Would this work still for me? Also, you said that any exfoiliator/toner would work the same as proactiv. Kiehl offers some products that are natural, or made with natural ingrediants. If not, what are some types of all natural exfoiliating cleaners/toners? I’ve read a bunch of online articles about using natural ingrediants, like tea tree oil, lemon juice, and even dandelion. What are your suggestions?

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:52:55 +0000

ohhh okay
THANKS A BUNCH :D