12.02.2009


I don't know if it's because of college finals or the stress of the holidays that is causing my skin to freak out, but lately my chin and nose have become riddled with spots. I have never really had too much trouble with acne, but I did break out once in a while during my teen years. Oh the joys of adolescence ;) I thought that maybe once I reached my twenties, all traces of breakouts would magically disappear. I didn't take into account how stressful my last year of college was going to be. So, let's just blame my bad skin on school these days. I don't break out that often, but when I do, it isn't pretty. I get horrible cystic bumps, almost always on my chin. I think it must have something to do with resting my hand on it during boring lectures.

So this morning before class I went to CVS and bought the Burts Bees Spot Treatment. It is a little bottle with yellowish liquid. I'm hoping for a miracle. It contains 0.75% salicylic acid, which is supposed to eliminate current acne, as well as prevent future breakouts. Here is what the package says: "This natural spot treatment is clinically proven to help reduce and improve the appearance of blemishes without irritating skin. Formulated with tea tree, calendula, yarrow, and parsley extracts to help soothe skin and reduce redness and borage extract to promote healthy skin resulting in clear and smooth skin, naturally." Well i hope so! I have never tried Burts Bees, but I have heard many wonderful things about the brand. I am going to put some of it on a few spots that I have tonight and see how and if it works. I'm sure they won't disappear overnight. But I must say I am excited to try a new product, even if it is for something as annoying as blemishes.

6 comments:

  1. I"m on the lookout for a new spot remover too! you'll have to let us know how this works. Also I totally think that boring lectures made me get chin zits too. lol

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  2. Let us know how good the product works. I been wanting an acne spot treatment, but most drug store brands don't work...

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  3. My chin is like the only spot I get breakouts. I don't get them too often but when I do it's always on my chin. I hate it! Can't wait to hear how it works out for you! :-)

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  4. I have the same problem! It's always my chin. I bought Mario Badescu's drying lotion and lovvve it. I'm interested to know how the Burt's Bee's stuff works. I love their products. I use their coconut foot creme on my hands every day during the winter, it's so thick and smells amazing.

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  5. I will definitely let you all know if it works!

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  6. Do let me know if it works. In my experience, some BB products are amazing while others are only so-so. LUSH's Grease Lightning is working well for me as a spot zapper too!

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