My name is Spotty McSpot from Zit Town

[nsd_user663_18256]

.... well it's not, but it should be

I'm coming up on the end of Day 6 and my skin is awful, not had this many spots since i was 14.

Has anyone else had this problem, how long will it last? :eek::eek::eek:

[nsd_user663_17077]

My skin is terrible at the moment, but then it was not great beforehand!

I have the dubious honour of suffering excema, keritinitis, and acne! So dry skin, oily skin and deficiencies all lumped together! (sound lovely don't I!?)

Have a seach for 'quitzits' online. Lots of people suffer them and I think it is a lot to do with purging the toxins. I remember it well from last time I quit, and seem to remember it clearing up after a couple of months and then having the best skin ever! Please do bear in mind I have existing skin conditions so may not be the best to listen to on this!

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Hi,

My friend told me it is because you are not smoking and no longer blocking all your pores. She told me that the spots have probaly been there for years but unable to come out because of the blocked pores. Once they have come out it will clear up and you will have much better skin because of it.

She said it was sort of like a long running facial. When you have a facial you will break out in spots after as it opens all the pores and stopping smoking does the same. She trained as a beauty therepist (although didn't go on to become one) so I tend to take what she says as accurate.

I asked her about it as I was coming out with spots they seem to be clearing up a bit now.

HTH

Sian

[nsd_user663_16968]

Hi Guys well Gals

I bought a nice clay face mask and use that twice a week, that has helped clear my skin up. I also use a good moisturiser when i go to bed too.

My skin seems to be getting a little better but its only the first month so still early days. I do find that if i get a spot it heals quicker now.

LOL to all of you

[nsd_user663_18256]

Thanks guys, it looks like i'm gonna have to take the best care i can and wait it out.

and the comment "She told me that the spots have probaly been there for years" - made me feel nearly as ill as the champux does on an empty stomach.

A toast then..... " to glorious skin in the future for all of us"

[nsd_user663_9220]

Hiya hun,

Body shop warming mineral mask is fantastic to help clear your skin, I highly recomend it.

As it goes on it warms up, which opens up your pores in turn helps to clear them out, the first few times you use it, you will find that you will get more spots, but that's it doing its job. Use it twice weekly and you will notice a big difference.

Snowie x

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Thanks guys, it looks like i'm gonna have to take the best care i can and wait it out.

and the comment "She told me that the spots have probaly been there for years" - made me feel nearly as ill as the champux does on an empty stomach.

A toast then..... " to glorious skin in the future for all of us"

Yep I felt the same, it's vile isn't it. Masks are a good idea as they do help. make sure you get the right one for your skin though as the wrong one will make it worse. Use a clay one if you have greasy skin (around your T zone) and if you have dry skin use a moisture based one that soaks into the skin.

It will get better. Just another incentive to not smoke anymore. I am six weeks in and am now starting to notice my skin getting smoother and softer.

S x