Comments on: Why You Should Fight Your Acne With Oils (And Which Ones To Choose)

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:41:54 +0000

In reply to Gio. I consider “exfoliation” to be using a scrub and never thought of the acids that way. I do use the Zo pads every morning after cleansing. Thank you for the suggestion. I will try it without the Zo pads and see what happens.

By: Mehrzad

Mehrzad — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:31 +0000

I believe flaxseed oil is forgotten here. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (linoleic acid and linolenic acid) as well. It also more or less contains omega-9 (oleic acid), palmitic acid and stearic acid as well.

By: Gio

Gio — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:00:24 +0000

In reply to Deb.

Deb, I’m confused… you say you’re exfoliating twice a month, but then you use ZO acid pads and salicylic acid every day?! You’re probably exfoliating too much! Zo products are very harsh. I’d try using just a basic salicylic acid exfoliant like Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid every night and see what happens.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 30 May 2019 16:27:31 +0000

As a teen and continuing until now, my skin always seems flaky on the top layer yet full of clogged pores. At 50, I still fight clogged pores, especially in my t zone, I’m just dryer on the sides now. I am interested in seeing if the linoleic fatty acid would help me. Can you recommend a cleanser ? I have just switched to a gentler cleanser in case I was being too harsh and am only exfoliating about twice a month. Every morning I cleanse, use Zo acid pads for acne control (mostly in my tzone), and follow up with C serum, B 5 serum and sunscreen under my foundation. At night I lightly use salicylic acid in the areas that look clogged (always my nose and chin), the B5 again and four nights a week I use a retrinol product on the sides and forehead for anti-aging. I feel like I have worked and worked for years and just cant seem to get this right.

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 20:56:39 +0000

In reply to Geo. GEO, I prefer to use specific skincare products because they're properly formulated and offer more benefits. But you could use a capsule, if it states it can be used on skin. It really depends on how the oil was refined.

By: Geo

Geo — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:02:56 +0000

Gio, can you just open up a capsule of evening primrose oil, for example, and spread it over your face or do you need to purchase a skin care product specifically designed for this purpose? Never heard about linoleic acid for acneic skin. Thank you for sharing this!