I decided that I would do whatever was needed in order to help my daughter feel confident about her skin again. We tried a wide variety of products and for awhile some of them would work.  She’d get a little clearer, but inevitably, the blemishes would come back.

Some of the brands we tried include Noxzema, Stridex, Clear Skin, Acne Free, and Proactiv. Many of these products were very drying which led to a whole new set of challenges. Redness. Rough spots.  She’d end up with flaky patches that were impossible to cover with makeup.

Bailey Before

We talked to a dermatologist in the Spring and he mentioned taking both an oral and topical approach. It sounded good, but very pricey. In the meantime, he gave her steroid shots in the pimples that she did have. The blemishes disappeared by the next day, but I was uncomfortable with the treatment. Plus it’s not always convenient to get to doctor right away.

When I was approached about giving SkiniD from Neutrogena a try, I wasn’t sure if it would be any different than the other treatments, but Bailey was willing to give it a chance. We decided to put off the expensive prescription for awhile.

SkiniD works a little differently than other programs. It’s a 3-step program that is tailored to the individual’s needs. Bailey filled out a series of questions that asked about skin type,  the frequency and type of breakouts she suffered, the area of her face most affected. It was very detailed. She was determined to require a #14 Cream Cleanser, a #32 Anti-Acne Treatment, and a #72 Hydrator. Her products arrived in a couple of days, complete with a cute carrying case, which makes it easy for her to cart the regime with her to sleepovers and on vacation. (Plus it keeps the bathroom counter from growing too cluttered).

It wasn’t very long before I noticed a big difference in Bailey’s skin. It was clearer. She had fewer pimples, a smoother texture, and the scars were fading. She was very excited. It is such a relief to find a product line that actually works. My daughter is feeling pretty again and she’s wearing a lot less makeup – she doesn’t need to hide under it anymore.

Bailey After skiniD

I’ve told anyone and everyone I know about the SkiniD program. I think that the program is so successful because it’s not a one-size-fits-all skincare line. It addresses an individuals specific challenges. Through my work for Splendicity, I have the opportunity to try a lot of different skincare lines. I would absolutely recommend skiniD to anyone.

Image credit: Michelle Smith

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Review: My Daughter Tried skinID

• Dramatically fewer blackheads everywhere, and particularly on my nose and chin.
• NO cystic pimples. I had a couple last week during the worse-before-it-gets-better period, but they have surfaced and vanished.
• No new outbreaks or nasty whiteheads.
• More even coloration everywhere.
• Very smooth skin.
• No areas of flakiness, which I used to have a lot of where my skin was bumped up from the cystic pimples.

People have actually commented on how clear my skin looks. It’s not 100% there yet, but it’s better than I could ever have imagined. Seriously, I’m amazed.

But it’s not all good news. Here are some negatives:

• A vague feeling of overall itchiness on my face, which started after about a week of continuous use.
• An extremely itchy rash that developed on my throat after a few days of swiping it with the toner after doing my face. The bottle says you can use it anywhere and I have always included my throat when applying toner, but no more! I’ve had to slather my throat with Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion several times a day for a week to be able to bear it, it’s been so itchy. Admittedly I do have sensitive skin, but I have never had that kind of reaction to a skin care product before!

Given the whole traumatic throat rash (at first I thought I thought it was hives and took Benadryl for two days!) and the fact that I’m experiencing a major reduction in blemishes, I’m reducing my use of the AcneFree regimen to once a day every other day.

In between, I’m using some great products I received from woman-owned and -operated natural personal care products company Emerita. They’re specifically targeted for women over 40, but I don’t think using the sample sizes will kill me, and who couldn’t use a little help staving off fine lines and wrinkles?

You can get your own free samples of their skin care line. So far, I adore the ones I’ve tried. They leave my skin feeling clean, refreshed, and moisturized. In addition to skin care, Emerita offers perimenopause/menopause support (which also helps for those of us with severe PMS) and sexual vitality products.

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AcneFree Update: It’s Been Two Weeks, and I’ve Got Results!