I am almost 3 weeks analog free and my face is starting to break out in zits all over the place. I have read this is fairly common but I can't find anything about how long it takes to clear up. I have never really had acne problems before! Has anyone had this happen that can clear this up for me (pun intended)?
Acne! How long will it last?
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Depends on you, really.
This has been happening to me too. Started 2 or 3 weeks after I started vaping. I'm now almost 2 months in and it's getting... a little better. Still there though. *sigh*
I did have a bit of acne as a teen, and I do have an oily skin type, so that's just how it's going for me. It will be individual for you.
Try picking up some spot treatment or wash with benzoyl peroxide.
This has been happening to me too. Started 2 or 3 weeks after I started vaping. I'm now almost 2 months in and it's getting... a little better. Still there though. *sigh*
I did have a bit of acne as a teen, and I do have an oily skin type, so that's just how it's going for me. It will be individual for you.
Try picking up some spot treatment or wash with benzoyl peroxide.
Funny, i was looking into acne treatments just yesterday.
This looks promising:
eXposed skin care acne kit Reviews
Exposed Acne Treatment - Natural and Scientific Acne Medicine by Exposed Skin Care
Only problem is that it cuts into my ecig budget...
This looks promising:
eXposed skin care acne kit Reviews
Exposed Acne Treatment - Natural and Scientific Acne Medicine by Exposed Skin Care
Only problem is that it cuts into my ecig budget...
It also may be impacted by where you live. Some sea salt washes may help too. Actually it helps for skin health in general.
I'm from Minnesota, so I never noticed how nasty inland air can make your skin feel.
But I traveled for a few years, and spent a lot of time living relatively close to the sea. It was amazing how much better my skin felt (and my sinuses, for that matter).
When I came back to Minnesota, my skin got more agitated, and of course quitting smoking exaggerated that.
If you do a sea salt rinse, make sure it's very low concentration - 1/8 a teaspoon to a cup of warm water. You're aiming for the same concentration of salt as your body produces. It should taste like tears.
And yes, it does matter that it's sea salt. You *can* use iodized salt, but it doesn't work quite as well.
I'm from Minnesota, so I never noticed how nasty inland air can make your skin feel.
But I traveled for a few years, and spent a lot of time living relatively close to the sea. It was amazing how much better my skin felt (and my sinuses, for that matter).
When I came back to Minnesota, my skin got more agitated, and of course quitting smoking exaggerated that.
If you do a sea salt rinse, make sure it's very low concentration - 1/8 a teaspoon to a cup of warm water. You're aiming for the same concentration of salt as your body produces. It should taste like tears.
And yes, it does matter that it's sea salt. You *can* use iodized salt, but it doesn't work quite as well.
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I've had the opposite happening. My oily, breakout prone skin has been clearing up considerably. Hopefully, yours will start to look better soon too!
I seem to be de-aging as well. My kids and husband have made comments about how much healthier I look.
I seem to be de-aging as well. My kids and husband have made comments about how much healthier I look.
Oh gosh! This isn't happening to me yet but when it does I will up the level of turmeric I take.
Side effect of quitting smoking - whether you vape or not - not everyone will suffer but just to confirm its not vaping-related
Side effect of quitting smoking - whether you vape or not - not everyone will suffer but just to confirm its not vaping-related
I agree its probally just your body releasing all the 4000 chemicals in analogs.. Drink lots of water while your vaping.. Hydrating your skin and sweating will accelerate your bodys ability to expell the toxins.
I quit regular smoking cold turkey a few months ago, and my face completely cleared up within a week!
Aaaaand I got stressed again, so I started smoking again. Boooo. Now I'm doing the e-cig thing, and my face is clearing up again already. Love it!
For face wash-- I have oily skin and the only wash that has ever cleared up my skin is the Burts Bees face wash. It is wonderful!
Aaaaand I got stressed again, so I started smoking again. Boooo. Now I'm doing the e-cig thing, and my face is clearing up again already. Love it!
For face wash-- I have oily skin and the only wash that has ever cleared up my skin is the Burts Bees face wash. It is wonderful!
bringing back an old thread to request an update:
how's the acne for the posters who reported it back in August?
i'm suspecting that vaping causes some of the vaporized oils to collect on your face. i can't imagine getting acne from vaping by the inhalation of the vapor. but i'm just guessing.
how's the acne for the posters who reported it back in August?
i'm suspecting that vaping causes some of the vaporized oils to collect on your face. i can't imagine getting acne from vaping by the inhalation of the vapor. but i'm just guessing.
mine has just started to fade in the last few weeks. The acne started about 2 to 3 months in and lasted about 4 months. I started washing my face with PanOxyl twice a week and using a good moisturizer and it has cleared up completely.
I have to disagree with the poster who said it's not vapour related. When I've given up before my skin cleared up nicely. Now I've been vaping for almost 2 months and my skin is oilier than it's ever been. I use a clinique face cleaning regime and have just changed to an oily skin product.
I'm thinking it's the PG in my juice.
Don't get me wrong, I'd sooner vape than have a cancer stick but this oily skin is really starting to freakin' annoy me!!
I'm thinking it's the PG in my juice.
Don't get me wrong, I'd sooner vape than have a cancer stick but this oily skin is really starting to freakin' annoy me!!
i agree with maxy. Heard that somebody can be allergic to PG,
so maybe you should try with VG.
Or if it's vice versa you shoul try vice versa
so maybe you should try with VG.
Or if it's vice versa you shoul try vice versa
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