clogged pores,hyperpigmentation, and acne

[newgreen]

peace all

i have dealt with acne for a few years now and i have adjusted my eating habits over the years to help alleviate some of the skin problems. i think it has helped somewhat. currently, i may receive a cyst along my jawline around my cycle with other random pimples scattered about due to clogged pores.

my question is---what would be the best way to handle clogged pores and hyperpigmentation caused by previous acne for someone with darker skin (african descendent)?

i'm not into store brand products because i've learned that they are filled with crap and make my skin look like it in the process. lol.

i'm looking for something that will simply free up my clogged pores but won't poison me in the process

apple cider vinegar?
lemon juice?
papaya enzymes?

or something similar to a fruit acid that will unclog the shed skin. maybe an alternative to the aspirin mask that acts similar to the aspirin mask?


sweet jade1?
anyone?


thanks in advance

newgreen

[Terrierlover]

I use a product called Epidermix. It's a microdermabrasion scrub, but VERY fine particles, it's like polishing your skin. I don't rub too hard, but it sure does get rid of the dead skin and clear out the pores. I'm sure there are a million of these products available under different names. One lady was talking about another one called spa grade microdermabrasion which was available on a famous auction site.
Good luck.

[newgreen]

ah, thanks terrierlover.

any other suggestions out there? i want to use something that doesn't contain a million and one ingredients.

damn, if this was an accutane post i'd be 2 pages deep by now. lol

[folie]

I understand where your coming being black and all and acne with hyperpigmentation. If you get clogged pores, differin is supposed to help with that I hear the cream is better for sensitive skin. As with anything the marks fade with time, but in too speed up the process somewhat I would do a peel every 7-10 days to help take some of the dead skin off.
You seem like you want the natural approach i would do lactic peels they are better for darker complexions.

[folie]

I understand where your coming being black and all and acne with hyperpigmentation. If you get clogged pores, differin is supposed to help with that I hear the cream is better for sensitive skin. As with anything the marks fade with time, but in too speed up the process somewhat I would do a peel every 7-10 days to help take some of the dead skin off.
You seem like you want the natural approach i would do lactic peels they are better for darker complexions.