Some of my friends have asked me why I wore myself out getting and keeping Lily on Accutane (and went through more trials and tribulations than I have chronicled here -- at some point Kafkaesque experiences become nothing more than whining). Why didn't I just use a really good over-the-counter treatment?
Well, d'uh. Because that would have been too easy. I'm not a good mother unless I'm suffering in my efforts to be a good mother. Why do something easy and affordable when you can drag your daughter to monthly blood tests, put up with government interference out the wazoo and have your daughter turn into a big flaky itchy scabrous rash that invites sunburn even through the car window?
Maybe I should have first tried an Acne Treatment like SkinID Acne Solution, made by Neutrogena, and spared us a world of frustration and aggravation. I like Neutrogena products so they have some credibility with me, even if I don't have to suffer to get them.
Lots of people told me I should have gone the Pro-Active route and swore that it worked for their children. Neutrogena's personalized line of products is supposed to work twice as well as Pro-Active. And it's personalized. You go on their web site or call them and they analyze which solution is right for you based on your skin type, your lifestyle and factors such as stress (which you're sure to have a lot of if you go with Accutane). Then they work out an individualized program.
Acne isn't rocket science. Neutrogena's researchers and dermatologists have invested heavily in creating this collection of versatile, personalized treatments.
It might just work. And I'd sure try it before I went the whole government-in-my-business Accutane route again.
SkiniD personalized acne treatment, Not a chance! If the recommended products don't work the sales agents tell you to retake the evaluation in case you got the wrong products! If it's too drying they tell you to cut back on the 'acne treatment' as its too strong.
And to go from bad to worse it seems like now the SkinID 60-day money-back guarantee doesn't apply beyond the first refill kit. And did you know that even if you do return the first or second kit for a refund it can take up-to 30 business days after they receive it before they will even issue a refund.
The other regular Neutrogena acne products (@$18.99) are just as good as SkiniD(@$39.90+shipping) at with a new 'brand'
See: Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System
Posted by: JGalt | February 03, 2009 at 12:43 AM