No, I’m not a beauty blogger so perhaps you’ll see post like this rarely on this blog. But I just want to grab this opportunity to thank and express my greatest gratitude to these anti acne facial solutions.
I have a very oily skin..as in veeerryyy..my cousins used to tease me that they can already fry an egg on my face. Well anyways..the first time I really got acne outbreaks is when I was on 6th grade, but then I’m not really that conscious about my skin. When I stepped first year high school to college until my first job, acne has been my ultimate hindrance in everything I do. I seldom go out because acne really lowered down my self-esteem. It’ll also take me forever in the bathroom trying to conceal my acne and blemishes with a concealer before going out the house. I can’t go out without bringing a concealer with me; need it when I re-touch. 
Only God knows how much I’ve already spent for products and to dermatologist just to treat my “unending” acne breakouts. For more or less 9 years I’ve been jumping to one product and dermatologist to another. I’ve tried lasers, and other latest dermatological procedures just to clear up my acne. I also endure the weekly pain as I visit my derma and extract all the pulp on my face. But what can I do, No Pain No Gain right?
Glady, when I’m still working at Megaworld Corporation, one of my colleagues, Alvin Lim, referred me to a very good dermatologist.
Thanking my dermatologist: Dra. Paula Edna Reyes-Gatan, M.D.
Of all the dermatologist I’ve went through, she is the only one who have actually treated my acne. One thing I really like about her is that she’s very hands-on to all her patients. Did I mentioned that she’s also the cheapest? Most of her prescriptions are bought over the counter, so you can source out where can you find the cheapest. Her consultation fee is also very affordable. She’ll also give you advice on how can you cut the costs.
**Dra. Gatan’s clinic is located at 2/F Shoppesville Arcade Greenhills, San Juan. Contact number: 723-35-18. Clinic opens on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Thanks to these products; how I use them:
Just a little disclaimer, the way I use these products were not advised by professionals. I use these products the way I’m using them now is simply because I find the regimen effective on ME. Every each one of us has different skin types, so it doesn’t guarantee that if it’s effective on me, it’s also effective on you, on her, or on him.
Since I have a very oily skin, I rely more on cleansers. I don’t use moisturizers and astringents. Just facial cleansers and scrubs.
I have these 5 products on rotation: (No it doesn’t include Pro-activ)
Cetaphil: Oily Skin Cleanser
Product of Galderma. I must say that this is the best cleanser that’s been working for me. I use this twice a day morning and noon. A 125ml will cost less than 500php (10.4usd). Lasts around a month and a half.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
A product of Neutrogena with salicylic acid. I use this night time alternate with scrubs. Will cost around 250php (5.2usd). Lasts for 2 months, depends on usage.
Celeteque Gentle Exfoliating Wash
Renew your skin by exfoliating. Contains Dual Vitamin Nourishing Beads. I use this night time alternate with Deep Clean and the other scrub. 60ml costs less than 200php (4.1usd). Can last for 2-3 months, depends on usage.
Ionax Scrub
Another product of Galderma. An abradant skin cleanser especially made for acne and oily skin conditions. I really love this scrub. I use it night time alternate with Deep Clean and Celeteque Exfoliation Wash. Costs around 450php (9.4usd). Can really last for a long time, depends on usage.
Stiefel Duac Gel
A once a day gel. Just apply it on the whole face after washing at night time. There are 2 sizes available small (10g) and big (err..sorry forgot how many grams. Will update as soon as I got the information.) I usually buy the large one if budget is not that tight, otherwise stick to the small one. Small costs around 800php (16.6 usd) and large around 1300php (27usd). Lasts for about a month on small and large 1 and half months to 2 months, depends on the usage. I also apply it on infected area in the morning if I had outbreaks.
These are the products that I use daily. Cetaphil and Duac Gel is my bread and butter. I can give less priority to other products but not the two. If you’re asking why I didn’t include Ponds, I don’t know..perhaps Ponds is not very friendly with my face. I always get pimples whenever I use Ponds.
Forgive me if I can’t provide any before and after photo, but I’m really happy with my skin now. I just need to fix some of my blemishes and find a solution to minimize black heads. I’m just glad my acne outbreaks is resolved. *knock on wood* *pwera usog*
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