Hello everyone. I hope everyone is having a great weekend, I really do miss you guys (and blogging). My place is still a crazy mess, and I have about 21 days left to go for my trip to Greece (going shopping this week - hooray). Once I'm settled, I will be picking up the "What I Wore" series. Today I wanted to share a soap that is great for acne prone skin. I have used this soap for about three weeks now, and I have received such great results, but there is one negative issue I have to note. Below is the full review.



Bamboo Charcoal Soap by The Healing Tree

Claims
Bamboo Charcoal Soap is 4x more porous than wood charcoal, so it's high in absorbency and is able to draw dirt from deep inside your pores. Unlike normal soaps that only clean the surface of your skin, this soap can free up a lot of dirt that clogs problematic skin if you have acne, eczema, psoriasis, or dry/cracked skin.

Like
- Natural & Simple Ingredients
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleans Really Well
- Doesn't Break Me Out
- Scent (It has a light scent but it very earthy and clean)
- Doesn't Introduce Oily Skin

Dislike
- Messy (details below)

Many people don't believe that I suffer from really bad case of acne all my life. I still battle the very issue now and use these products to combat my issues. So knowing that, I do have to be really careful with whatever soap I used for my face etc.

This soap actually turned out to be good because it simply didn't break me out, nor did it cause my face to get oily after used (that is why I use hypoallergenic soap for my face, chest, upper arms, and back). The scent of this soap brings back wonderful memories of when I visited Haiti when I was young. It has a very light earthly smell that just delightful to behold (if you are into that lol =D).

The only thing I can note about this soap is that it can be very messy and that is due to the color of the soap. If your shower area has white tiles, and has texture surface bathtub, then this will stain the tub until you wash it out.

If you have dark showers, then you have no worries about the stain issue mentioned above, and I can then highly recommend using this soap for problematic skins. If you have shower area like mines, then you have to figure out if this product worth washing the affect area as you used this soap. I'm lazy, so I don't like constantly having to clean my shower area. I did notice The Healling Tree had "Bamboo Vinegar Soap" that is not as dark, and I may order that one since I really do like this soap. Until next time my lovely peeps!

I use these two products as skin aid only, they do not take care of my acne prone skin as fully as I want. The product that does take care of my acne is PanOxyl, and you can read the review of this product here. I love these two products though because they really aided in the maintenance of my clear skin. I use the moisturizer every day, and I use the Foaming Facial Cleanser every night as needed. Below is the full review.

Clean & Clear Oil-Free Foaming Facial Cleanser
Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser contains Triclosan, an ingredient that fights problem-causing bacteria to help skin stay clear and healthy-looking. The rich lather is oil-free and gently removes dirt and oil without over-drying and leaves skin clean and refreshed.

Likes
- Very Refreshing & Clean Scent
- Not too drying
- Love the foam concept.

Dislikes
- Requires water for foaming
- Some of the liquid get stuck on the mouth

Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer
Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer combines oil-free moisture with a proven acne-fighting ingredient. It can help to moisturize dry skin while treating and helping to prevent breakouts. It leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth

Likes
- Moisturize
- Not Oily
- Bonus help in controlling pimples

Dislike
- You can feel the medication for a couple of minute after apply, then it goes away.

Someone wanted to know what I use to clear up my acne, and here is my respond.This was an accidental find years ago while in college. I was so tired of being afraid to wear top that shows off my chest, back, and arms which was really bad back in those days. So one day at Wal-Mart, I decided to look for an acne control products (I don't think Proactive was available then). I remember reading and comparing products for hours, determined to walk away with something that is strong, yet effective. Then I saw PanOxyl Soap Bar and the cost was $9 dollars, and I cringe a little at the cost. But the words on the back caught my interest and it was "Therapeutic Acne Control" and the key words "Face, Chest, Back". I purchase it, and the rest was history. I had some trial and error in the beginning, but this is what I use to control my acne. If I run out of this stuff, it only takes a week before my acne comes roaring back reminding me that I'm not completely acne free.

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash, Maximum Strength
Benzoyl Peroxide effectively penetrates pores killing the bacteria that cause acne. Clears existing acne blemishes and prevents new blemishes from forming. The rich, elegant lather of PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash gently removes dirt and excess oil to cleanse and unclog pores, making it an excellent choice for the management of acne on the face, chest and back.

Like
- Stop My Acne
- Help Lighten & Blends My Scars & Blemishes
- Easy to apply
- Dermatologist recommended ingredients.

Dislike
- You can't use this product twice

Conclusion: This is my main acne control product. I can live without the others if I had to, but this bad boy here....I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT! If you do decide to give this a try, it will take about a week to see the benefit, and PLEASE don't use this more than once. I don't care what the instruction says. This product only needs one application a day or it will dry the heck out of your skin. I learn this the hard way! I use it in the morning to wash my face, chest, arm, and back, and use my Clean & Clear Oil-Free Foaming Facial Cleanser for a second cleanse of my face, chest, back, and arm. Note: I use Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer in the morning for moisture. I have very oily skin, and that is the ONLY moisturizer that doesn’t have my face looking like a shiny new penny.