Comments on: Searching for Zac Efron: Or, My Quest for Clear Skin

By: natural skin care

natural skin care — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +0000

I really appreciate your pointers. I am so glad that you stressed it takes hard work and it is not about making a whole bunch of money and getting a tons of free products. Those that we see reaping the perks have most definitely paid their dues(like yourself) for years.

By: natural skin care

natural skin care — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +0000

By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 +0000

Hi Angela.

According to Paula’s Choice, the retinol in the mattifying antioxidant concentrate is plant-sourced. Supposedly, retinol can either be animal or plant-derived.

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:32:56 +0000

Thanks for this recommendation. I’m going to try it and will comment back with my experience. Just wanted to make a note that one of the products you list, #4 Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate, is not vegan as it contains retinol. I chose the Skin Balancing Moisture Gel instead. When looking at products to choose, another non-vegan ingredient to watch for besides cholestorol, ceramides, and retinol is creatine–I found that some products had that as well.

By: Xtend life skin care

Xtend life skin care — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:57:46 +0000

When you grow older your skin will lose its elasticity and your skin will become very thin. There are other factors also that will make the skin worn out. So care for skin is very important no matter what age you are because the sooner you take care of your skin the healthier it will be and the more you will be able to prevent skin problems and wrinkles or fine lines.

By: tinako

tinako — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:56:01 +0000

I’m a little confused. I went to Paula’s site and on the first page I read she seems to be in favor of testing cosmetics on animals, saying that the opposite is unsafe: http://www.beautypedia.com/Brand/Aubrey-Organics/55.aspx I’m actually having good luck with Aubrey cleanser.

The recession-busters she mentions are all non-vegan, animal-tested products I avoid like the plague: http://www.beautypedia.com/best-skin-care-makeup-products-2008.aspx

I was hoping for guidance in buying effective vegan products. I’m going broke trying to buy with conscience. I can’t pay $25 for a bottle of face cleanser.

By: Drew Kapke

Drew Kapke — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:53:16 +0000

Lush has wonderful scents, but i would encourage you to read the reviews for that line on beautypedia.com or in Paula’s book. If you feel a product works for you by all means use it, but just be aware that fragrance of any kind is not good for skin. I myself am a scent driven person, but have slowly given up putting scents of any kind on my body(except for cologne).

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:16:05 +0000

Congratulations on finding the solution. I suffered for over two years with severe roseacea and trying every natural or homeopathic solution I could find. Nothing worked for me.

A dermatologist (world-class) figured out the problem (infection out of control from insect reaction), and within 4 months of using medication and ointment (hell, hadn’t even had as much as an aspirin in twenty years) my skin was completely “clear” and has remained so since.

It’s hard to express what it’s like to have people (and especially children) stare at you ’cause you look like a leper. I was too frickin’ stubborn and should have sought out help sooner.

But, you found a solution, have identified some fine products, and have had the guts to write about it.

My sincere respect and admiration… so glad it’s all well.

Best regards, Mark