The BAD:

[Say]

WTF is up with my skin lately? OK, you'd think that my body would realize it's much less work to just be clear and normal, but noooooo, it has to produce all these pimples and red bumps and dark spots on my legs and red dry spots (my skin is so dry right now), and still have a weird shadow no matter how often I shave. Augh! I'm beginning to think I should wear a paper bag on my head, and I'll never be able to wear shorts ever again.

erm, Im no skin expert here but, I've had that problem before (dark spots and such) if its on the face due where it may has been pimples or such, that they are not anymore, then it is due the fact that -good thing- the pimples are gone! -bad thing- but sometimes it stays a mark (or dark shades)

if its on the legs its probably bad circulation it means you are too much time sitting or the fact you're gaining weight may be a trouble about it too, so dont trouble, there is solution for everything.

whichever it may be, I also have skin troubles myself and the solutions are:

dry -> get special soaps (they are not so exp anyways, Im not saying revlon or ebel or anything you can get dove or any other nice brand) and start using delicate soaps with no hp on them, if you're not too lazy you can also use a creme after bath, I guarantee you ANY nice creme helps out if you use it at least for a week after bath.

dry face-> If these dry is in your face i bet it is quite clearly is annoying, you should use a moisture creme

for dark spots-> you shoud do an exfoliation (is that the word in english??? in spanish is exfoliación) anyhow, it will help you to remove those layers of dead skin and slowly erase those spots, for this you can buy special soaps (dove has one which is AMAZING) or any other bath product for it, or you can even do one yourself with sugar and your body/face lotion after creme, you do circular massages once you see its starting to get a bit red after all the scratching you may stop, then you need to clean up, moisturize (apply any creme or such) and you're done.

if you want to remove those dark things from your face or such, and not get dry skin they are valid tips

now, if they dont go away after a month or you dont see any better by the end of the week, try massages, when its a circulation trouble you need to do all the above but previously massages, you could try do it to yourself hence they are freaking expensive

I hope It helped

OMG LONG POST WTF ...

[J-ROC]

Not a skin expert, my ass.

The BAD: I'm not a skin expert.

The BAD: Lame excuses.

The BAD: Waking up too early.  *yawn*

[Jeysie]

Wow, thanks for all the tips, Say.

As for the dark spots... it's mostly on my legs... it's like all my hair follicles are dark red or purple, even when I don't shave. I had been kind of wondering if it was a circulation thing, since my skin is sort of purply all over. Blah.

I have to be careful about my face, though... my pores get clogged easy and my acne flares up really easy. Plus my face is all oily. Yeah, that's me, dry *and* oily skin! I got start looking for some good cremes.

And I probably *should* do something crazy like exercise... all I do all day is sit at a computer!

Peace & Luv, Liz

[Jael]

The BAD: Cash Flow Statements *cries* *tears out hair in frustration*

[J-ROC]

Heh...I hear that!  It's been in the negatives for me since April 6th!

The BAD: Acid Reflux.

The BAD: Say crashing mid conversation.

The BAD: Have to make my ten hour trip again this weekend.

[Kimmie]

i have a timed essay this afternoon...but what is it on...havnt got a clue, yeeey

[koko_99_2001]

The BAD: James is going to be away from the computer all weekend again!  Guess IF I AM able to get on, I shouldn't look for him  

Cat

[Kimmie]

me and alex will probably be here cat *huggle*

oh btw i went home instead of doing the essay  

[koko_99_2001]

Well, FYI, I'll try to be on BY 1:00 my time...Not exactly sure how long it will take for me to get my errands done and to get home.  My sis is out of town, but if my dad's home, I might not get on.  Alex, Kimmie...just try to be on BY 6:30 your time and be uninterrupted...I'll do my best!

Cat

[Storm]

I have to be careful about my face, though... my pores get clogged easy and my acne flares up really easy. Plus my face is all oily. Yeah, that's me, dry *and* oily skin! I got start looking for some good cremes.

Maybe you should use a special soap for that, like Neutrogena. It has a "problematic skin" variety, that's supposed to clean the excessive oiliness without drying the skin.
You should try washing your face only once or twice a day. Use a seperate towel for the face, and don't wipe when you dry them - pat gently or air dry.
If you use make-up, there are brands for problematic skin also (I think Pond's has a whole line of them), try not to leave the make-up on too long and remove it using a non-oily remover.

Another thing which might help is birth-control pills - they balance the hormones that intensify the acne or something like that  

OMG, Storm's been reading those girly magazines again


THE BAD: Problematic skin

THE BAD: My website is no more

[Jeysie]

Yeah, I've been trying a bajillion different soap thingys. One of these days I'll hit on one that actually works.

I actually only wash my face once a day. (Although I probably should wash it twice.) Part of the problem is probably my pimple creme... except that if I go too long without using the creme, my acne gets worse. Blargh.

I never wear makeup. The only bit of makeup that ever seems to do anything for me is foundation... and that's exactly what I can't use.

And... as tempting as using birth control for acne control is... (and for, erm, monthly reasons) I'd rather wait until I need to use them for their intended purpose. One of these days...

Peace & Luv, Liz

[Say]

bad: I havent slept since yesterday and today is 9:30 pm, I am DEAD tired

[Kimmie]

dilemmas and emotions  

[koko_99_2001]

The BAD: not getting to go see Shrek 2 tonight...turns out I couldn't find out which friends were going...and the line was too long...

[J-ROC]

The BAD: Missing out on Koko this weekend.  I've been Catless for too long!

The BAD: I'm tired.

The BAD: Haven't seen a couple friends that I want to see recently.

[racx_00]

THE BAD: havent heard from Say for ages , and im really worried about her

[koko_99_2001]

The BAD: missing out on James this weekend...I'll see what I can do about MSN...but no promises can be made.

The BAD: I'm beginning to get sick...

Other than that...I'm pretty giddy today!  

Cat

[racx_00]

THE BAD: Im speaking with a french accent

THE UBER BAD: I have school tomorrow and im really afraid about going

THE SUPER UBER BAD: Missing Say and Cat

[Questing Character]

The BADDEST BAD BAD EVER: The past few days.  You all need to be very glad I wasn't posting very much on here, and that too much happened for me to relate it all here.  But, it's over now!!

[J-ROC]

The BAD: My innards feel like they're going to drop out.

The BAD: My roommate is getting divorced.

The BAD: Demoralized.