Feeling different in my own skin...

I still can't tell if the new skin products I'm using feel like they're working or not.

However, I will say my skin feels a bit tighter than it did previously. I assume this is indicative that the cells are producing more collagen and elastin (proteins that when degraded let the skin fall loose and saggy, causing wrinkles and signs of aging). I find this interesting that it's happening in my skin as I'm 22 and don't really need to be afraid of this quite yet, but I believe there are peptides (baby almost proteins that the cells need to put together correctly) that are supposed to promote the production of the two proteins.  I think the tightness may also indicate that the skin is drying up a bit, as when your skin's dry it doesn't stretch as much.

Benefits so far:

• I can be less afraid of aging fast
• The skin dryness suggests my skin is not as welcoming to bacteria causing pimples

Having oily/watery skin at the temperature we're at every day isn't really good if you're trying to avoid bacteria. You're basically a giant incubator. Not only do you provide oil/water at a nice temperature, bacteria can just eat all the proteins in your dead skin (presumably).

.... So, my skin's dry. The pimples that are on the surface of my skin seem to be getting to the point where the skin will just sort of flake off. But there are still red marks. And the pimples aren't gone YET. They just seem like they're going to disappear. New pimples don't seem to be bubbling up from deep under the surface either because I don't feel the pressure. That doesn't mean anything yet.

If my acne is eliminated, I'm left with acne scars. Granted I'd prefer acne scars to acne, but I'm trying to figure out how to deal with them when I get them. One of my friends once told me about a complexion evening skin lotion by AMBI and I may consider giving it a try. Unless there's anything else out there?