Lumie Clear Update

So, I have been using Lumie Clear for a nearly two months now. I updated you just under a month ago on my progress and since then there has been an improvement, especially on my forehead!

Results:
The 'under the skins' have certainly improved, although they still haven't gone completely. Last time I reported a great improvement in my right cheek and forehead....and this time I can report an improvement in my left cheek - hurrah! My family have noticed a positive improvement in my skin, which is always a bonus!!

I think this is a product which definitely helps my acne, although it is not a complete miracle cure so far. It is definitely a great product to use if, like me, your acne is very prone to flaring up and hasn't been (so far) 'cured' whilst taking anything other than prescription medicine.

My skin has only ever been completely acne free when on the drug Roaccutane, and then after stopping my skin generally gets worse. Lumie Clear, however is the first treatment whereby I have had positive results without taking medicine. Of course, I have used skincare etc which has made it worse before  and stopping using it has calmed it back down, but I haven't actually come across a product that had improved my skin - until now.

In conclusion, Lumie Clear has had positive results so far but it is not a complete cure. I definitely will continue to use this treatment, although it isn't easy to use everyday for 45mins (that's how long I use it to target both cheeks and my forehead) in the longterm. Even if no further improvement are made from using this treatment, I am happy with the fact that I have found something which does help and improve my skin. I will definitely, at least, in the longterm use it to keep my acne at a positive stage and most likely use it more when my skin is in outbreak mode or I have something special coming up such as a birthday.

Hope this review has helped acne suffers out there! I will post again if there are any more changes. I'm guessing this is a longterm treatment not a quick cure all....and afterall, even when I have been on prescription medicine it takes a good month to see much change, and longer for a complete cure.

Read here for first post on Lumie Clear
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Read here for fourth post on Lumie Clear

Lumie Clear Update...

I updated you all on the 20th June regarding my progress using Lumie Clear Red and Blue Light Treatment. At the time, my skin had begun to see an improvement!

Exactly 2 weeks later I am pleased to report that my forehead and the right cheek are looking a lot clearer again, with the 'under the skins' continuing to reduce in size and amount. It hasn't completely stopped new spots from appearing, but there are less. My left cheek is improving but, unfortunately, not as quickly.

So far I am pleased with the results, and my skin generally is looking fresh and glowy. I don't know if this is a direct effect of the lamp or the fact that my skin is clearer, but either way my skin is looking GOOD!

I will continue to use Lumie Clear and keep you updated.....I'm hoping that my skin will continue to improve and eventually clear completely! Although it is taking a while, no treatment is an overnight fix. Roaccutane took around a month to work for me (and that was a very strong acne drug). I am keeping my fingers crossed that this will be completely successful in clearing my acne and I can then use it as a long term solution for my stubborn and persistant acne!

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For the second post click here.
For the third post click here.

Lumie Clear Skin Update....

So, for those of you who have been following my posts (1 and 2) about Lumie Clear Red and Blue Light Treatment you will know that my skin flared up in the first few days of using this product. I have now been using Lumie Clear for over a week and I am pleased to report that the 'storm' has subsided and my skin is looking decidedly clearer!!

I read once in a book, from an acne sufferer, that the first thing that she did every morning was feel her skin to see if any new spots had appeared overnight. This is something that I can relate too. When I wake up I always have a little feel of my face (without really putting too much thought into it) to see if any new blemishes await me! For the last few days my skin has felt smoother and less bumpy. I notice, in particular, a difference when I wash my face; the water feels like it 'glides' more easily off my face and it feels more 'shiny' and 'silky'. I know 'shiny' is a funny choice of word as it doesn't generally describe a feeling, more a visual description, but that is exactly how I have always 'felt' when my skin has started to clear before (when I was on roaccutane). Perhaps those of you have had acne before understand what I mean by that comment! It feels tighter, and reminds me of a blemish free, shiny object - or skin!

Anyway, so far I am pleased with the results. I will continue to use the treatment and let you know what happens next.......

Clinique Superbalanced OIL-FREE Foundation

I’ve been a fan of Clinique foundation ever since my Mum first introduced me to their products when I was embarrassed about my acne and trying to hide it with cheap pressed powder out of a makeup box in my bedroom. It was the start of a love for the high end brand that seemed ahead of its time with products that were light enough for girls, like me, with problematic skin.

Over the years I have experimented with lots of other brands of foundations, but unfortunately they left me with more oily, spotty skin.  Although I still do suffer from acne when using Superbalanced foundation, it does not make my acne any worse. For instance, when I haven’t used it for a while (say on holiday) and start using it again it does not cause my skin to become more inflamed, greasy or spotty. A definite bonus! Clinique make, and have always made, light, oil-free make-up that suits my acne prone, oily skin!

This is a product I would thoroughly recommend to fellow readers with acne prone, oily skin. It offers moderate coverage, doesn’t clog pores and it leaves my skin feeling fresh, rather than ‘heavy’ or ‘greasy’ as so many do. 

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Acne Miracle?

I have had acne since I was about 11 years old. It started with what I call ‘under the skins’ which are little hard pimple/lumps in my pores. They aren’t huge red spot/boils, or whiteheads, but they certainly are noticeable when the light hits your face at certain angles. After a while I started to develop more ‘normal’ acne – white heads, red blind spots – which started to scar. I used topical lotions prescribed by the doctor, antibiotics etc however, none seemed to work successfully.

I ended up going on a really strong acne drug with high levels of vitamin A (with lots of possible side effects) which cleared my acne up wonderfully. As far as I am aware, the majority if people who use such strong drugs usually maintain their acne free state. I, on the other hand, did not and preceded to develop acne again – thankfully the majority were ‘under the skins’ and so less obvious. I went on the acne drug a few more times but have been exploring other options as my acne is getting steadily worse again.

Hope these photos give you a rough idea of my acne. 

After much research I invested in Lumie Clear which is blue/red light therapy:See here

My aim is to use Lumie Clear every night for the recommended treatment time and keep you all updated as to how it goes! Hopefully, this review will be helpful and fellow acne suffers will learn from this particular blog, and maybe even get rid of their acne for good!

Acne miracle? We shall see. xox

Note: I will be keeping my washing/foundation/powder etc routine the same to ensure as fair a test as possible!