Not 'Breaking Out' Anymore!

Back in early November '08 I did post "Breaking Out... the bad way" about some skin issues I was suffering from. My normally-clear face was now breaking out despite all the fancy products I tried.

Lots of you had some great tips- from different products that worked miracles on your own skin to little tips like 'try to touch your face less' and 'take a day off makeup here and there.'

One tip I tried first ended up saving me. I tried Melissa's (check out her blog- she and her husband Chad are sweethearts and have the cutest dogs) tip about Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar. A dermatologist reccomended this cheap, OTC facewash when her skin started breaking out.

I'm sure you know Purpose in it's blue cardboard box. Mine was only about $3. I've since thrown out my box, but you can see the box packed in my suitcase here:

Well, I tried it on my road trip and have used it every day since! It's so gentle on my skin, but I haven't broken out at all. It smells so clean and is a simple wipe-on/wash-off process. I love it.

I hope this helps in case you're seeking out a (cheap) facewash that works for you!