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Hi Bogette, thank you for some really good advice! It is all very practical things I can certainly do. I realize I need to make a point of treating myself well and just went and got a glass of water! It is easy to say, yes I need to do these things and then forget. Exercise I love but I definitely need to push myself nevertheless. You are right about sweating too, and I really also plan to visit a sauna. Thank you again, have a lovely New Year. =)
PS if you get a chance I would love to know of a nice plain oil free moisturizer you might recommend. Thanks.

I have quite a bit of skin issues lately, as well, particularly on my face. I've just discovered a really great product called Korres Sleeping Facial and is sold at Sephora. It was pricier than I'd like, but I was desperate and it's cruelty-free! It smells like roses and has made my face so so smooth. I literally noticed a difference after just one night. It's a small container, but it doesn't take much to spread on your face. I have so, so, So much dryness in my T-zone. Flaky, red, itchy - embarrassing! But so far, this is working wonders.

Also, you mentioned that you aren't drinking much water. I can't say enough about the difference that hydration makes. I find it very easy to sit at my desk and drink at least 64oz a day, but on the weekend when I'm up and about, I forget. I'll notice when I come into work on Monday that even my lips feel dry because I'm not hydrated. Get a BPA-free to go cup with a straw and just sip sip sip all day long! You'll pee a lot, but it's what your body needs.

Thank you everyone for all the wonderful heartfelt advice! It has truly helped me with my skin and just the support is so so lovely. What I finally did was this. I stopped washing my face with cleanser, I just splash gently with cool water maybe once a day. I use a little organic grape seed oil, not much, and a tiny bit of organic vit e oil by Now brand. I looked at all the recommendations and plan to try some of them in a few weeks when things have settled even more. Also, I am trying hard not to touch my face- I realize I do this a lot from stress/worry. I am eating loads of organic fruit and veg as has been advised by a number of you, water-lots and the smoothies recommended. I have been trying to break a sweat exercising- still haven't managed to get to a sauna but I am in Florida so sometimes I can just go outside! I try meditation, journaling, anything to relax and clear my mind. I also bought organic pomegranite juice that I put in smoothies, green food powder, and still need to get more dark greens, but Im getting there. And I think it is working. I really do. My skin feels less sensitive, more moist, and overall better. Not quite to where I desire, but I really think doing all this, as well as stopping OVER doing things like exfoliating, harsh products and over washing. Cheers for all the fab advice! PS Yes to Brianna about water water water! (I will give all the other products a try soon!)

Hello all, I am a new veg (since Nov.) and have had skin issues for pretty much my whole life: acne, psoriasis, you name it. I just wanted to say that I found everyone's comments helpful here. I am probably going to try Juice Beauty when my current cleanser and moisturizer run out. I have noticed the acne getting better already simply because of a better diet. Looking forward to more positive changes... Good luck to all of us, and thanks again to all who posted the great advice!!

...and I hope you feel better, Sam. Live in the moment and nurture and take care of yourself. Do what you can, today, to feel better and don't focus on the long term.