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I'm curious to know what you ladies use to keep your skin clean and clear. I have really sensitive skin and if I touch something oily and then my face, i'll break out. I recently tried Neutrogena Face Wash and it has dried out my skin and irritated it. So what do you use or what's your regiment?
I use Young Pharmaceuticals and that shit works. My skin was becoming increasingly awful in the fall and when I started using several Young products, my skin cleared up in a couple ofweeks.
I've tried all kinds of store bought products, prescription drugs (oral and topical), and proactiv. I have really sensitive skin that turns red really easily and I have adult hormonal acne, meaning I get breakouts on my lower cheeks/chin area. I currently use a salicylic acid wash twice a day and a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment on any blemishes I get. But the thing that has made the biggest difference has been going on hormonal birth control (NuvaRing specifically).
I'm 36 and have combination skin, normal all over, but a little oily in the T-zone area.....i get the occaisional monthly breakout, but if I dont use the right stuff, I get them more frequent.
The best stuff for me is from The Body Shop.
I buy the stuff from the Seaweed Line.
One round of Accutane about 5 years ago cleared up my persistent acne. I haven't really had a problem with breakouts since then. Even though Accutane gets a bad rap because of its side effects, it really was a miracle prescription for me.
I use clean and clear, but if your skin is sensitive it's probably not the best choice for you! It's cheap (which is why I buy it) and kind of harsh.
I had a roommate who used the mary kay 3 step stuff for a while, and I used to borrow it when mine ran out (shhhh...don't tell her! it's expensive!) and while it made my skin nice and soft, I never felt like I was getting that good alcohol-y burn that I was used to from using the cheap stuff - maybe a gentler option like that?
@Meealissa: I agree. Young rocks.
I am an esthetician, so I totally advocate facials if it's in your budget. You can do a lot for your skin at home too though. I am not suprised Neutrogena dried you out. A lot of people equate getting a pimple to "having acne". Acne is a chronic skin condition. Getting a pimple or 2 is not the same thing. So using products for acne skin will totally dry you out if you don't actually have the excess oil that often comes with acne. I would recommend getting a more gentle face wash. If you want to go the drug store route, get Burts Bees, or Boots brand at Target. Also, Exfoliate a couple of times a week. If you exfoliate you won't feel the need to over cleanse your face. Use a light moisturizer and an SPF. You can PM me if you have any questions about products. I don't know about a ton of drug store brands because I have worked in spas and dr's offices for a long time, but I can try to help. I totally love Boots though. I get it for my FI because he's a product waster, so I don't like to get him the expensive stuff. :)
I have found that the less I do, the better my skin reacts. I use spf moisturizer (Olay) day and night, and Olay fashwash in the shower. I also drink a lot of water (100+ oz per day) and eat a very clean diet.
I can't use any of the acne face washes. They make my face red and flakey. Currently, I'm using Origins Checks and Balances cleanser, United State toner and Balanced Diet moisturizer. I get occasional break outs still but I think they are caused by makeup, hair products and not cleaning my sheets often enough.
Clear skin how I dream of thee...
I've had stretches of perfect skin - I didn't really start having regular breakouts till I was about 23. From then on I've had cycles of good skin and then bad. Proactiv was great for awhile and then Clearasil for a couple years...now Clinique is helping keep things under control. I am sure if I had regular facials that would help too but there's no facial fund.
water and a good diet
after I started eating natural food and practically chugging water on a daily basis, my skin cleared right up. No lie. Improving your diet will make your skin healthy, elastic, and moisturized. I started getting compliments!
I equate part of my skin to good genes and the other to good products/maintinence.
I always wash my face before bed with Cetaphil's facial cleanser. LOVE this stuff and a dermotologist actually recomended it. Plus side it is only $8 at Target.
I always use a mouisterizer before I go to bed and when I wake up. I love the Oil of Olay Total Effects Mousterizer with SPF. And bonus: It is only $15 from target.
Also, be sure that your foundation is paraben-free. Otherwise it could totally clog your pores and create breakouts. I use Pur Minerals foundation and love it.
@Ms Peach - I can't messae you for whatever reason. What exfoliator do you recommend?
@blg529: I agree. Birth control, sadly, was the only remedy to my acne. Been an issue since junior high when I started the Clinique line, moved on to Mario Badescu, tried some Proactiv when I was off the pill and then went back on and my skin amazingly cleared up!! Back to Mario. Also use the Neutrogena Wave to exfoliate and am lusting over the Clarisonic Mia. People say diet and water but honestly if your hormones are out of whack you will break out! Doesn't hurt to go on the pill to have a blemish free wedding day. Some docs advise it to clear skin up anyways. Good luck!
I use Proactiv and also take their daily vitamins called VitaClear. I am also on BC so between the three, I've had the clearest skin of my life! I've also been drinking lots of water and eating properly which helps too! Also, if you have liquid makeup, apply it with a clean sponge each time instead of with your hands.
i have been blessed with very nice skin and I am very grateful (dont worry I got screwed in the body blessing lol). I used soap my whole life to wash my face but now that I am getting older I started using Mary Kay face wash and spf. here is it. and no I do not sell mary kay. It is great for my skin. Also, I use their microdermabrasion kit every now and again.
Try Cetaphil. I have super senstive skin that get's irritated really easily and it works really well for me!
Also, drink lots of water, it helps your skin regenerate itself and it improves the overall look of your skin too! :)
@baletrina: I was going to say birth control too. I've always had pretty good skin, and any time I've washed my face with soap or any product I get really flakey, tight skin, so I only ever use eye makeup remover on only my eyes and just water for the rest of my face.
I was on Yaz last year, and I can remember the exact location of the three pimples I got all year.
I only wear sunscreen/moisturizer combo, and even on my wedding day, my makeup artist "refused" to put foundation on me.
Unfortunately, I changed pills and now have pimples a bit more often, but that's my two cents...
Neutrogena face wash has changed my face completely!
I used to break out a lot (Im 30!!!) But the wash has helped so much
My skin in VERY sensitive so I only use it immediately around the skin where the breakout is, its too drying elsewhere
that or using anything with active ingredient Salicylic Acid (2%) OR 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide :)
Birth control (Yaz). Also, I have a Clarisonic Mia. I used to get a blemish every month with my period, often really deep, nasty cyst-like ones. Yaz is the fourth or fifth pill I've been on. I honestly haven't had a single blemish anywhere since starting Yaz and using my Clarisonic a few times per week.
Good genes, tons of water, clean diet (no soda, refined sugars, high fructrose corn syrup, white bread/pasta/rice etc), exercise, cetaphil or hope in a jar at night and occasionally a sugar scrub
I second Philosophy Hope in a Jar. Just started using it for uneven skin tone/dryness/rough patches/blemishes and it works great!! I also add in the retinol treatment 'Help Me so I can Help Others' underneath it at night and its an amazing difference!!
For 4 months before the wedding, I got regular facials. I use dermologica face wash and moisturizer - it's the line I always go back to. It works very well for me - it's gentle and not drying. I got a more thick moisturizer this round of buying because I notice my skin is now more dry - maybe it's aging? aaaaccckkk! :)
if you can get facials, that's always made my skin look its best. Beauty schools can be a good deal if you live near one.
I cystic adult acne so I did a course of Accutane that cleared it up.
Now I if I am diligent about using Spectro pads at night http://www.spectroskincare.com/acne_sensitive_skin_pad.aspx my face stays clear. These pads really work, they don't smell or leave a goopy residue either.
And recently I've found something that is a GODSEND
St.Ives added a new Green Tea facial scrub to their line. This stuff is less than $5.00 a tube and is AMAZING! The scrub is super fine and gentle and the cleanser part takes off makeup and leaves your skin sweaky clean without drying. My face is glowing every day!
http://www.stives.ca/products/facial-products/naturally-clear/green-tea-scrub.aspx
Baking soda.
It sounds weird, but it is wonderful for my skin. Sprinkle some in your palm, add water, and use it as a scrub. You can also leave the mixture on your face for about 5 minutes as a mask. I use it about twice a week, and it's really miraculous, not to mention cheap. And totally natural.
@RattyBratty - I bought Neutrogena because I was breaking out and it stopped a pimple from forming. Maybe I should only use it on the problem areas because it's made the rest of my face dry and break out too.
I dont do anything fancy. I wash twice a day with clean and clear face wash. Ive been using that stuff for 10+ years and I love it. And I mousterize twice a day with olay for oily skin. Other than that I just drink lots of water.
My brother had bad acne in high school and Proactive made a HUGE difference
I haven't done a damn thing. I never had problems growing up or now. Watch, I'll get severe adult acne. Haha. But seriously, I couldn't tell you. Luck, I guess?
Oh, and if I DO get a pimple, I use neosporin on it until it goes away.
I have dry, sensitive skin, with some bumpy parts (though not whitehead pimples) and swear by the following:
-Clarisonic with sensitive skin cleanser (I've used a few brands)
-Exfoliation with Philosophy Microdelivery scrub and Microdelivery Peel Pads
-Moisturizer with Lumene Sensitive Skin Day Creme and Night Creme. I used to use Cetaphil all the time, but I was looking for something more and Lumene is my new fav. You can get it at the drug store for about $20. Last time, I lucked out and found both at TJ maxx for half the price.
Everday I use Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser Scrub in the shower and then apply Olay Age Defying Protective Renewal Lotion to combat dry skin (without being oily or smelly) and give me an SPF for the day.
i havent read any of the previous posts but i use dermalogica face wash once a day.
its fairly expensive, i think €45 per bottle? but you only use a pea size amount and that lasts up to a year so it isnt too bad when you think of it that way. I'm known for never getting any spots (whats the betting il get one now?:P) but i do have very dry skin, so i use a really thick moisturiser going to bed and something lighter in the morning. When my skin is very dehydrated i get a mini facial, im talking maybe 3 times a year here, and it does wonders!!:)
I'm a beauty therapist and have treated many skin problems in the past. 9 times out of 10, the skin can be corrected completely with a proper skin care routine. And absolutely everyone can see an improvement by doing this. By a routine, I mean cleansing (most importantly!) and moisturising twice a day, then exfoliating once weekly and following with the correct mask for your skin type. Its a common mistake that most people make - not moisturising if they have oily skin or over exfoliating to combat acne. Both of these things will actually make your skin worse.
I would go to a reputable salon for a consultation and a facial for some advice and to get a kick start and then follow your regime RELIGIOUSLY! And never, ever sleep in your make up!
For brands, I highly recommend Elemis, E'Spa, Clarins, Dermalogica & Liz Earle
I drink lots of water...and I use the Clean and Clear Product line. They have a more gentle foaming facewash that I use most days of the week and they also have an exfoliating scrub that I use a couple of times a week. I very rarely wear makeup and I think that also helps my skin stay clear.
Ok this is going to sound really weird but I STOPPED washing my face!! I had really bad acne from probably the ages af 15 to 21, I tried everything. Proactive (made it worse), many creams and pills from the dermatologist, all sorts of other washes, lotions creams etc... nothing worked. I then purchased Garnier Fructis make up remover towelets, they have anti oxidents and smell really good and leave my skin soft and moisterized feeling. I now only use these and my skin is perfect. I use them after a shower or when I need to remove make up or oil. I dont know if this would work for anyone else but it sure has worked for me THANK GOODNESS!
I recently found an excellent seller on ebay that sells salon quality microdermabrasion cloths and all natural skin care products. I know i sound like an advertisment, but I have been using these products for 3 weeks and my skin has never looked or felt better.
The microdermbrasion cloths remove dead skins cells and unclog pores and make an immediate difference in the quality and tone of your skin. His all natural skin care products are top notch and i really think that not subjecting my skin to harch chemicals, detergents, and dyes has done wonders for it.
Here's the link to his ebay page:
http://stores.ebay.com/Enchanted-Waters
I purchased the "deluxe skin care kit" with the all=natural soap, micro dermabrasion cloths, mask, and aloe vera . I love using pure aloe vera instead of moisturizer. I highly recommend all of his products. Way way better than Proactive.
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