good facewash for BAD acne?

Ms.MKBT

I like my Proactiv, but now that I am pregnant, I know I really need to find something new...  any suggestions?  I like the grittiness of the Proactiv so that it scrubs, and I have mostly oily skin.  My acne has been really bad since I was in junior high and is still pretty bad.  

MaryWithoutSound

Hi Ms!  Nice to see another Central IL nestie!  I recently bought a Pretika which has helped my acne a lot.  I just use it with my regular Cetaphil cleanser and the exfoliation of the Pretika has totally changed my skin's texture

Ms.MKBT

Hi!  Thanks for the recommendation.  I live about 5 minutes from Springfield, IL.  Are you near Decatur?  I have a nestie friend who lives in Decatur.

MaryWithoutSound

I'm in Champaign, which is only about a half hour from Decatur.  I have a ton of Springfield (Chatham, Jerome, etc) friends IRL, but I haven't seen any other nesties in this area.  I'm pretty new though, so maybe I just haven't been around long enough!

Ms.MKBT

Well, it's nice to "meet" you!  I was looking at your blog and will become a follower in case you want to chat!  

MaryWithoutSound

Nice to "meet" you too LOL.  And thanks for following!  I'm new at the whole blogging thing, but it's definitely helpful to be writing about my situation .  PS- do you belong to a local board? Given the choices of Chicago, Indiana or the Quad Cities....I chose none of the above

Ms.MKBT

No, I really with they would just do a central IL one, but they don't, of course.  I am usually on Decorating and Renovating, here, or Cleaning and Organizing.

MaryWithoutSound

Well, if the Nest Gods are listening, perhaps they will put in a good word about a Central Illinois board.  In the meantime, I'm usually on F+B, H+F or here.  I'm getting a new apartment in a couple months though, so I may be spending more time on Decorating and Renovating!

uncannycanuck

Look into the oil cleansing method. It works great to calm down my acne.

http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/

MerRhosyn

Along the lines of pp, I would suggest looking into a Clarisonic.  I love mine.  I use it every night with Dermalogica gentle cleansing gel.

CDMay2006

(silly nest)

CDMay2006

(cause you wanted half my answer, three times!)

CDMay2006

uncannycanuck:

Look into the oil cleansing method. It works great to calm down my acne.

http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/

I've used prescriptions (none of which worked) and switched to OCM 6 or 8 months ago, and for the first time since jr. high have had nearly-clear skin.  It's very soft, and while not completely smooth, it is significantly better (people who didn't know i switched cleansers noticed).  I have had luck with EVOO+castor oil, but i also use jojoba (plain; if i mix it with others it is not a pretty sight).

BlueMnM

i use a mix of the oil cleansing method and facial cleanser from www.keys-soap.com it is vegan and all-natural.