Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   can i use ponds cold cream as a moisturizer for everyday use?
   so i ran out of my moisturizer and the only i have left is my ponds cold cream for normal to dry skin can i use it as moisturizer for everyday use?! please and thanks best answer gets 10 points !

   • ANSWER:
     Not really, as it is too greasy. I also do not think it is a non-comodogenic product (prevents the start of blackheads). Most of your high end moisturizers state this on the label.
     Cold creams are more for removing make-up and a little bit left on over night is fine if washed off in the morning.
     Sorry if Como.....is spelled wrong, went to beauty school a long time ago!

2. QUESTION:
   Facial Help! (: Ponds Dry Skin Moisturizer?
   Hello well i use PONDS DRY SKIN CREAM &- im loving it. and since the colder weather is coming, i was wondering if it will work in the winter too or will i have to buy another moisturizer? idont want my face to be dry ! thanks for helping !! 10 POINTS BEST ANSWER !

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3. QUESTION:
   Can cold cream cause damage to your dry face skin if used every day? (facial, moisturizer)?
   i have very, very dry/sensitive skin and i've been using pond's cold cream for the past several days which has been doing wonders but i was curious about any side effects (i.e. free-radical damage, excessive dryness afterwards, etc). i'm about to try just regular baby oil. also, i heard you can make your *own* cold cream so i plan on making some without borax/sodiumBorate. does anyone know where i can find beeswax in local retail stores? thank you.

   • ANSWER:
     Cold cream is perfectly safe for you. I have combo skin and experienced my first bout of severe dryness after using Noxzema. My mom gave me some of her generic cold cream. After only a few days uses, the dry skin healed, I had no breakouts, and I got compliments on my skin. I use it twice a day and go at least one day using organic high fat yougurt in the morning instead of cold cream. Be sure to gently wipe the cream off with a washcloth instead of just rinsing it.

     As for making your own, it is not worth it. The simple, basic cold cream is time-tested. To make it yourself requires cost, experimentation, etc. Just go for convenience. The borate stuff is nothing to worry about.

     Oh, and avoid baby oil. It's not even good for babies.

4. QUESTION:
   Is it ok to use ponds refreshing cold cream as a moisturizer after using Likas?
   I'm not allowed to be very tan because it's not "pretty" apparently. My mom and dad are both asian so yeah... -_- Especially my mom who's Japanese, always ranting about having porcelain skin.
   BUT ITS SPRING! I WANT A TAN D: < but noooo, girls have to have white skin -.-" PSHAW anyway, disregard my rant.

   I use Likas Papaya Soap to get whiter but it's very drying... I don't have a moisturizer but ponds refreshing cold cream is kind of like one. So is it ok if I use it after using Likas?

   • ANSWER:
     cold cream can be a bit thick for a young girl
     I suggest to use a oil free face lotion to hydrated
     your skin this will NOT block your pores.

5. QUESTION:
   Ponds cold cream for acne prone skin? Please help!!?
   I recently used benzoyl peroxide 5% and it killed my skin! My face is all red and it's sooooooo dry, I feel like i have a thousand surgeries on my face, I can't even smile properly. The only creams I have at home is ponds cold cream, but I don't know if it's oil free, or it will suit acne prone skin. and the second one is olay total effects daily moisturizer. (btw i heard olay products has way too many synthetic ingredients)

   Please help!!!

   • ANSWER:
     I would use an aloe vera cream... maybe the corium21uk range to help remove damage that the chemical cream has caused you. You have put too much on so its effectivley burnt your face, aloe vera is the top product for removing burns

6. QUESTION:
   Can cold cream be used as moisturizer?
   I am looking for pond's cold cream for my dry skin in the winter but all i see is the cleanser and it says on wiki it is used to remove make up?!

   • ANSWER:
     Cold cream are very thick and greasy if you apply as moisturizer is not
     good idea this only works to take off makeup on your face even waterproof makeup.

     Get Ponds for dry skin is really good makes the skin soft less more lightweight than cold cream.

7. QUESTION:
   What's a really good facial moisturizer for really dry skin? Affordable, please!?
   I have extremely dry skin and can't seem to find the right combination of things to fix it. I never used to have a problem, so this is very strange and frustrating for me. I know that the systems you can buy from places like Mary Kay or Clinique are good, but is there something I can get for a little less money that will work well? I've tried ponds cold cream, dove facial pillows, aveeno face wash, st ives lotion, oil of olay serum and CO Bigelow face tonic.... it's not working. Thanks guys!

   • ANSWER:
     udder cream works great it help to heal dry skin for good you can find it on cvs or rite aid .

8. QUESTION:
   Is Pond's Cold Cream safe to use every day (moisturizer, face)?
   i have very, very dry facial skin and i'm trying to get it back to normal but Cold Cream and Petroleum Jelly are the only two products that work well for me so i'm curious if these 'emollients' are good to use every day for dry skin. any feedback would be very, very helpful. thank you.

   • ANSWER:
     Girlfriend, you've gotten a lot of misleading advice on here...

     You should know that cold creams are not moisturizers and are used to remove makeup, but, they don't thoroughly remove all the impurities and environmental aggressors at that. The best thing for removing makeup is to thoroughly cleanse your face followed by a toner, every morning and every night before bed. And last by not least apply a moisturizer (this protects your face from more dirt and oil). What is your current skin regime?

     I personally used to use Ponds every night before bed and it's not the best, not even for it's purpose. I now know better. I use and love BeautiControl's M.R.P (maintenice, repair and protection) approch to skin care. My skin is super soft! BeautiControl's skin care is simply the best, just ask me why! And by the way BeautiControl has been around since 1981...

     

     I recommend (from what I know about you so far) for your specific issues: Cell Block-C® P.M. Cell Protection (It's like a cold cream but, so much more) http://www.beautipage.com/Catalog/skin_defenders.asp & a really good moisturizer, like Skinlogics® Moisturizer (for those whose skin is acting in it's 20's). http://www.beautipage.com/Catalog/daily_oily.asp

     BeautiControl has skin care for everyone's idividual skin needs. If you have acne-prone skin there's a skin care set for that and if you have very sensitive skin (your skin gets easily reddish) there is skin care set for sensitive skin too. To get even the best results out of your skin regimen, I highly recommend selecting the best BeautiControl skin care regimen set for your skin needs. E-mail me and I will help you!

9. QUESTION:
   Skin care suggestions?
   I'm a figure skater, and I think all the cold and wind is affecting my skin. It's pretty red and has random darkish dots. I took a picture:

   http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq285/peachymanatee/asdfawe.jpg

   Can anyone give me suggestions on how to take care of my skin?
   I currently use Pond's cold cream as a cleanser and Pond's dry skin cream as moisturizer.

   • ANSWER:
     I would suggest using Murad Facial care products. As an ice hockey player, I get a lot of exposure to cold winds and general cold. I always use Murad and it definitely helps out.
     Mosturize in the morning AND at night, and put on two layers of mosturizer before you go skating, and put on lots of lip balm.
     Exfoliate.
     A LOT

10. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of dry skin patches?
    I have very dry skin. I use moisturizer mostly in the day time, sometimes at night. After I shower or bathe, my face becomes really dried out and pale, which is when the patches arrive on my face. They appear mostly around my nose and cheeks. I use Pond's Cold Cream for my moisturizer. Since the cold cream doesn't have a pump, could it be that dipping my hand in and out of the jar is unsanitary or could it be that I don't apply water to my face before applying the moisturizer? Maybe both. Any suggestions should help and thanks to those who will be willing to answer these questions for me.

    • ANSWER:
      Try a different moisturizer.

      My dermatologist recommends straight petroleum jelly because it's non-comodogenic (won't clog pores) and is the best at keeping your skin moist. It will feel greasy though right after application. Aveeno also makes some good traditional ones.

      Also be sure you are applying your moisturizer as soon as you get out of the shower (before you open the door) as the job of the moisturizer is to 'lock in' the water and humidity from your shower.

11. QUESTION:
    Simple make up/skin care products for teens?
    I'm just looking for recommendations on simple makeup products for someone who isn't looking to go broke. I'm 16 & I hardly make bank, haha. Cover everything from foundations (liquid or powder, it doesn't matter) to blush & to bronzers even ! Any drugstore type of make up would be alright. But if there is something else worth the cost (at mac, or sephora, etc), I'll try going out of my way to go buy it.

    PS , I do have pretty much combination skin -- dry cheeks, oily nose & then the rest of my face is normal. I don't want anything that would make me break out like crazy though.
    OH! & skin care products .. for my type of skin .. help me out? I've been trying to look for the right skincare products (cleansers & moisturizers) like Aveeno & Ponds cold cream , but they haven't been working. Don't recommend any Clean & Clear either, because those definitely didn't work. If anything, it made my skin even worse. Pleaaase, help me out!

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12. QUESTION:
    Pond's products - face cleanser and moisturizer?
    Anyone use Pond's facial products, the cold cream, cucumber cleansing, or dry skin cream? Does it work well for you?

    • ANSWER:
      I use the plain classic cold cream. I use it at night to remove eye and face makeup. I rinse it off with water and then use an astringent. It does leave a bit of residue though. It works well in my opinion. Pond's has been around for ever and people always talk about how great their stuff is.

13. QUESTION:
    Is my skin routine good???? please help!?
    Okay so i have combination skin and lately i havebeen breen breaking out. My daily skin routine is as follows:
    1.remove makeup my applying ponds cold cream and removing with tissue
    2. i was my face with neutragena oil free acne wash (orange soap)
    3. Dry face and apply witch hazel
    4. I alllow my skin to dry and smear on clean & clear morning glow moisturizer
    5. I also apply moisturizer in the morning
    * i also occaionally exfoliate my skin with sugar and olive oil and open my pores with steam
    So am i doing anything wrong? wat does opening your pores with steam do to your skin? Can i do anything better..improvement?Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds good! I would wash my face and put on witch hazel in the morning, as well. Steaming opens the pores and makes it easier to get the dirt and oil that cause blackheads out.

14. QUESTION:
    Good skin car routine - acne?
    I'm really prone to acne on my checks and forehead. I've always had a problem with it and they leave huge scars.

    I have talked to my dermatologist and he told me to try benzaclin, pacnex wash, and yaz pills to help the acne.

    Is this a good skin care routine?

    - wake up - wash face with pacnex 7% benzoyl peroxide wash
    - apply benzaclin to pimples. let it dry for ten minutes and then put on neutrogena face clearing makeup foundation and powder on top of it - my acne looks really obvious without it!
    - after school, use ponds cold cream to remove makeup - wash face
    - apply clean and clear oil free moisturizer
    - night - wash face with pacnex again - apply benzaclin and take yaz pill

    during the day if my face gets oily, i use those clean and clear oil absorbing sheets.

    am i using too many products...or do you think that if i stick to this my skin AND scars will clear up?

    also, if you have used any of these products, have they worked for you? thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      follow up with your dermatologist if the current regime is ineffective.

15. QUESTION:
    Can you use Clinique 3-step with other moisturizers or makeup removers?
    I find that my face gets a tad bit dry when I use the 3-step both morning and night. However, I love the way it is working on my skin! I am wanting to just use a simple makeup remover in the evening and top it with a Ponds cold cream just for a little extra moisture. Would that be alright to do? Use something different morning and evening?

    • ANSWER:
      I love Clinique they have great skin care I use a Clinique moisturizer use ANother
      Brand face cleanser it doesn't harm my the skin if you Mix and Match face products
      if you need to layer another moisturizer that's Okay.

      Mitchelle Phan has Video that show how she layers face creams all of them are different brands .

16. QUESTION:
    Best cleanser and moisturizer for an 11 year old?
    Okay i currently use clearasil as my cleanser not for acne (i don't have any) but just to cleean my face. anyways, lately, i've been noticing that my face has been really dry and tight and gets worse after my figure skating practice (cause well, it's cold on ice) so i started to use my mom's moisturizer (she said its fine) which my the way is Pond's cold cream (the blue one) but that just made my skin greasy. so my point is, what is a good cleanser and moisturizer for 11 year olds. Please don't suggest stuff like biore, clinique or that harsh stuff for adults. Thnx lots
    hopefully a moisturizer with SPF?
    oh and something that will not clean out my wallet and is easy to find at a drug store like shopper's drug mart.

    • ANSWER:
      Clean & Clear Daily Moisturizer. It is in a white & blue bottle, you can get it for a couple dollars at Walmart or any drugstore. It doesn't make your skin oily, and it moisturizes. I think it has SPF, too.

      Hope I helped!

17. QUESTION:
    Help! What Is Causing My Acne?
    Here is some info about: I am 19, I get the really painful ones on my chin, checks, around my ears, and sometime my nose, I have oily skin, I wash my face twice a day, wash with warm water rinse with cold water, if a zit pops (I don't pop it with my fingres)I wash my hands and wipe off the pus and use a cotton ball with hydrogen peroxide to clean it out, I evan wash my hands b4 I put on makeup, b4 I work out I wipe the makeup off my face, after I workout I take a shower, Im hardly stressed out and very laid back, I don't smoke or drink, I wash my pillow sheets once a week in hot water, rearly touch my face, I don't pick, take warm not hot showers, becuse I have very thick curly hair I wash it twice a week and have it back and away from my face when I sleep, I don't eat much junk food but I don't eat organic, frozen veggies, sometimes a salad, fresh fruit, wheat bread, less than a cup of coffee, yogurt 3x a week, I drink 3 to 4 bottles of water, I get around 7hrs of sleep, if I have junk food it's once our twice a week something like 2 slices of pizza or 1 or 2 cookies, other beverages I dink is green tea, tea, prune juice, and OJ. I don't drink any soda.
    Here are the products I use: St Ives Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub with 2.0% Salicylic Acid (I gently wash my face), Witch Hazel, Zapzyt with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, at night Pond's dry skin cream (the zapzyt dries out my skin), in the morning Clean & Clear Morning Glow moisturizer with 15spf, I don't always use it but when I feel a zit comeing I use e.f.l zit zap.
    I have used every product out there and I have had ance since I was 12 and relly don't want to list them. The product I use now work the best for me but I still get relly bad break outs, even when Im not on my period or have already had it for this month. I have gone to a dermatlogist and I wish I could go back but I don't have the money for the products or the visits, but when I did the stuff did work very well but with cost over 0 without insurence.

    • ANSWER:
      maybe you could be using products that are too strong and it is causing an allergic reaction? I have really oily skin too so every time my face feels oily i just go rinse it with some water and nothing else. You should also try washing your hair more frequently because thats a huge cause of acne. Or it could be your makeup? If nothing works it could jsut be your genetics, have you asked your parents if they had problems with acne? Sometimes there just isn't much you can do :/