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Old 11-12-2007, 02:32 PM   #14
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Anyway, I'm going to give you the run down of what Shelly has me do and what has worked for me:

Diet: drink water (obviously), also I take burdock root, acidophilus and a multi-vitamin called Vital Force. She recommends the Eclectic Institute brand Eclectic Institute - Fresh, Whole, Pure, & Potent Botanicals of the Highest Quality because they are all natural and the way they are processed makes them extra potent and digestible, vegetarian capsules and all that. The acidophilus you can take as a pill or just eat a good organic yogurt with live active cultures. Other than the supplements, just your usual varied diet, lots of colors, 5 a day, all that. I personally try to avoid any dairy, eggs or meat that's not organic and hormone free, I'm not as strict when it comes to produce, because I can wash off pesticides, but I can't wash out hormone treatments. You already seem to know what you need to avoid personally. I don't drink milk at all, but I do eat other dairy.

Regular sleep, exercise and stress reduction, helps. (I break out when I'm stressed, or sleep deprived the most.)

The products- In general I feel these products are more about soothing and healing than attacking and defeating. That's a part of why I feel so good about using them and they really do make a visible difference.

Lotus Moon mineral earth cleansing gel
Lotus Moon D2O moisture mist
Lotus Moon citrus honey clarifying lotion
lotus moon sage sun protective creme
lotus moon blemish control gel (this does have Salicylic Acid in it, but a relatively gentle amount, I've actually more or less replace this with the following)
These next two I started using on the recommendation of a previous esthetician, but I liked the results, so I added them with my new regimen.
DermAware end of the line (a gentle chemical peel that helps keep my skin exfoliated)
Visual Changes sulfer sal gel (a really soothing spot acne treatment with both salicylic acid and sulfer)

Shelly also recommended a good make-up remover from the lotus moon line, but I'm out and I can't remember what it was.

I don't wear make-up unless I'm performing, and since I've managed to get my skin pretty clear, I'm able to keep it pretty light, which I think helps, because heavy make-up makes me break out too. I use MAC cosmetics.

Lotus Moon Natural Skin Therapies
DermAware - Bio-Targeted Skin Care
Visual Changes Skin Care

Now I know you've tried a lot of things, but if you haven't gone to a good esthetician who uses all natural products, I'd add that to your list of things to try. I know it's done my skin a world of good.

Good Luck.
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