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EXCUSE ME! Women in their 50s can still have zits!

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NO ONE CARES LEE, F*** YOU.

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Any types of ages can have pimples because we still can clog your face so there is no way some can't have pimples.

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Its just a MYTH Lee. I was thinking the same thing but then i realized they are speaking about myths. Cause god knows i still get them once in a while and im in my mid 30's.
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I have to say that I am a 30-something that gets break outs still. I had perfect skin all through high school, and even in my 20's. My 30's have brought many more skin issues than I have ever had. I have switched to using clinique's new acne line, and it has made a real diffference in my skin. At night I use BioElements oil free Sleepware, and yes, Sleepware is spelt properly in this case. I have tried ProActiv, and several others before giving the Clinique line a shot, and I have to say that I prefer it to ProActiv. I suppose my point with this is that ,as far as skin care goes, you have to kiss A LOT of frogs before you find a prince.

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Talk about myths, and misinformation! Dermatologists are desperately trying to tap into the bazillion dollar cosmetic skin care empire, because they're not the biggest earners in the med world, and they are of the most looked down upon by their snootier colleagues. Doctors are taught little to nothing about cosmetic science, and are only beginning to look at it for the money.
Case in point. . . Pricey moisturizers are not necessary. . . well, what's Prevage at $150 per 1.7 ounce? That's cheap? And it isn't even a moisturizer. .. it's a specialty treatment with little to no surface protectant, which would require a drier skin to still use a moisturizer. And the comment about moisturizer making your skin look worse? How many people will skim past the point in that sentence where is says IF your skin is oily, and then blindly repeat "Use products with no oil". That's just not true for 90% of the public. There are some very effective "moisturizers" that are in fact humectants (hydrating), NOT emollients (oil based) that are far better for oily skin than nothing at all, and able to deliver effective ingredients such as antibacterials, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and others, while rebalancing an inbalanced acid mantle. The public sees this as a "moisturizer" but an experienced Esthetician will know and prescribe the different needs based upon the skin type. Trust the people who are trained in this modality and that have demonstrated through their commitment and longevity that they help their clients. Ask around, and get a referral to a skin specialist. Use the doctor when something is medically wrong, and keep your Esthetician in the loop. A good Esthetician will know when the doctor is necessary, will likely recommend a proven one, and will come in handy when it comes time to repair the ancillary damage to the skin done by the treatments necessary to treat a medical condition.

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Blah... zits. Never had one in highschool... started breaking out (especially around the mouth area, chink and between the eyes) in my early-mid twenties. Now 32, it hasn't subsided. The only thing that helps is being on the birth control pill. For me, acne is a hormonal issue, not a "moisturizer" or "cleanser" issue. The pill almost totally clears up my skin. But I don't like taking hormones. I wish there were some sort of topical acne cream that would not totally dry and ravage my skin. Benzomycin (prescription) works wonders, but it is very drying and it bleaches out my pillowcases and towels. Why don't men have these problems??????

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Avoiding chemical toxins completely will also help with skin beauty as our skin is the largest organ of our body. Same goes for ingesting toxins that make up most of the ingredients in processed foods. Politically Incorrect Nutrition
by Michael Barbee, C.D.C. is a good book and I found it on acresusa.com bookstore. Mary Wilhite (I think tha tis her last name) has published a variety of books including poison in our food, and chemicals in our cosmetics. Both list toxins that the FDA has permitted into our environment. For example Canada will not allow nitrates nor nitrites in their products, both known carcinogens, and yet they are rampant in the u.s. food supply chain.

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I am 50 yrs old and have worked for the most exclusive cosmetic companys here and abroad and have met and worked with the biggest models and movie stars and guess what, with every thing available to us 90% of us still have break out even if only now and then.In todays world with dirty cities fast food and stress so much a part of our lives all things we used to think don't hold true any longer .Eating well plenty of rest and proper skin care help but it is not enough sometimes.Breakouts can happen to anyone at anytime, my dad is 75 and still gets some pretty nasty zits.Over cleaning and over moistureising can be as bad as not doing anything.Oh before I go change your pillow cases often.

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The dermatologist is an idiot. I know two dermatologists PERSONALLY who told me that they get a kick back for pushing the crap such as CETAPHIL. The crap has no alkaline and anyone who knows anything about chemistry, knows that is the ingredient that breaks down oil and dirt. Hence the reason you follow with a toner. The *only* reason for a toner, is to bring back the normal Ph of the skin, which is acid. I am an R/N Aesthetician, and my advice to all, is to find a good Aesthetician and get regular facials and use some good products.

Unfortunately some women would rather buy the most expensive makeup (lipstick/foundation/etc.) and have bad skin underneath. UGGG

Its like putting on a fancy dress on a dirty body.

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I have only started to break at age 19. I tried the birth control and it only made it worse and talk about being SICK!! It was the weakest one too i have also found that the more antibiotics and prescriptions I used helped for the first month then just made it worse. Right now I just use proactive. I still break out but not as bad. For some reason I was getting cysts maybe a reversive allergic reaction to the stronger presciptions. The proactive doesnt irritate that and the sulfur mask helps with the marks. I drink only water with the occasional cup of tea and try to avoid sugar and greasy foods as much as possible..sometimes it cant be avoided..and I exercise..it cuts down on stress

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RE Cetaphil being crap - I am 55 years old and have had ultra-sensitive skin all of my life. I recently started using Cetaphil products, and lo and behold, my skin has calmed down 90%. Everyone is different, and one product that is useless for one person can be a godsend to another. The bonus is that Cetaphil is super-reasonable.

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Where is Carmindy for Makeup and skin care news? AOL used to have her on and she would suggest low priced and high end cosmetics for different ages. It was practical and not endorsing any one brand like that L'Oreal guy... She knew what she was talking about, too.

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OK folks, I think we all have gotten a little too worked up about skin care. I have found that over the years that if you eat right, excerise and take care of your skin you will look great. It's not rocket science ladies and you dont need pricey products. Just treat your body right and it will return the favor. So relax and and stop eating crap, it will pay off ten fold. and remember we are all beautiful even if we have a pimple or two.

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hioadjioawdiow I have two words for you: seek help. What's with the gratuitous---oh wait, you won't what that means. What's with the pointless, vicious comment to Lee???

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Most cosmetics today, no matter the cost, contain parabens which are being studied for their link to breast cancer. Check your products and you will find parabens in many products you use each day. It is usually followed by the prefix butyl, methyl or propyl. My friends and I filled garbage bags full of products containing this chemical, which is used as a preservative, and tossed them. The body mistakes parabens for estrogen. Go to the Seventh Generation site and search for parabens, do research of your own and go to www.cosmeticdatabase.com to find out the saftey of your skin and body care products.

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I had skin problems until I tried Arbonne. When I stopped putting all that artificial junk on my face and body and in my body my skin cleared up. Arbonne is botanical and pure. Between their skincare and vitamins and weightloss products I'm looking better than ever at 45!

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My oily skin is the worst. Any recommendations to cut down on oil production which causes bad skin?

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As a nurse and a 30+ woman, I have to disagree with some of the comments made in this article. I also have to question the direction that myth #2 is taking...the intro line pertains to increasing water intake, although the negative comment about too much time in the bathroom was made in the opening paragraph....then the remainder of that topic was about eating right and had nothing to do with water intake....did I miss something?

As for acne, yes, anyone can get acne at any age, and you do NOT have to go running to a dermatologist just because you got a zit and are over 30.

As for moisturizers, I'm a big fan on Nivea's Visage line. They have a great set that includes a cleanser, microdermabrasion gel, and moisturizer that I got at Wal-Mart for $13. I almost never have a break out, and am frequently mistaken for my teenage daughter's sister rather than her mother.

Finally, I wonder why nothing was mentioned about the terribly damaging effects of nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, and UV light? I get very upset when I read pamphlets being handed out at tanning salons telling people how "safe" their beds are.

You don't have to spend a lot of money. But you do have to take care of yourself.

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