Taryn is being treated for teenage acne through Dr. Macdonad’s Clinical Esthetician, Pamela DePianto. Her home treatment started 6 months ago.
Last time we heard from Taryn was in May. She had been using her teen acne products for 8 weeks, and was seeing great results, especially after an office visit facial through Dr. Macdonald’s office.
Taryn is due back for another facial soon. This time she will meet with Pam who is an expect in teen acne. We are excited to interview Pam and to see the assessment of Taryn’s skin.
To recap, throughout the summer Taryn washed her face every morning and evening with a mild Neutrogena cleanser, along with the teen acne Mandelic and Clear Cream regimen she was taught by Dr. Macdonald’s office.
Staying true to the advice she was given on what makes acne worse, she made sure she:
- stayed away from M.A.C makeup and liquid foundation.
- had a new view on the balance between too much oil on the skin and healthy oils, which if overtreated can backfire and make your skin even more oily.
- steered clear of fast food.
- eased up on caffeine (not so easy being a new high school student with a rigorous curriculum).
- drank plenty of water.
- wore the right amount of sunscreen, but not too much so that it clogs the pores.
Taryn did test the waters though to some extent. This summer she had plenty of sleepovers with her friends (where she forgot her acne products), she lost her Mandelic potion for awhile which allowed her to see what happened to her skin without it. The answer is: some of the acne came back.
After she returned to her regimen, she had it under control again though with her 10% Mandelic acid in the mornings, and 5% benzoil peroxide in the evenings to wear overnight. Also, she has to admit that she did see some positive result from the sun this summer!
In addition, last spring she began taking a multi-vitamin specifically for teens which, along with probiotics and other vitamins specially formulated for teen hormones, has a potent skin-clearing action.
She has also been exercising at a health club all summer with her mom, focusing on all over health 🙂
Stay tuned for details after her facial and consultation for potential teen chemical peel in Dr. Macdonald’s office this week.
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