When you learn that some dandruff shampoos are based on 3% salicylic acid (depends on your needs) and you're having a time clearing up your acne despite your usual arsenal that works that a charm (its
been a time to keep my face clear with mask wearing) every time. One use and BAM! Practically clear the next day. Just needed a little extra kick I guess.
@insomniacviolin A lot of the same things that cause dandruff also cause acne! So the solution is sometimes the same!
Fun fact: it is typically a fungal issue, however, so you use it regularly and efficiently when you need it for the recommended amount of time (typically 2 weeks past when symptoms subside, but check with a dermatologist to be 100% sure), and then switch to something more gentle/hydrating. :)
@TheHairlockSupreme yep! My acne issue is fungal so I have to be super basic and watch what I'm putting on my skin. A lot of the traditional products out there just fire up the problem. The mask wearing issue is NOT helping! I musta gotten a really good strain brewing this time around.
@insomniacviolin Preaching to the choir! I feel like I've spent so much time researching brands that actually care more about quality and doing the job right than they do about marketing and being available in every drugstore.
Still, I find making sure it's gone gone is the toughest struggle. A lot of folks give up before it's gone, and it comes back stronger.
Good luck!!