[Personal] So nice to have an oily t-zone again

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I know that sounds strange to say, however I've been battling dry skin and clogged pores for the past decade. I turn 44 in October. I had oily skin my entire adult life, however, when I hit 34 my skin changed drastically. Instead of fighting oil, I was fighting dry skin, clogged pores, and rosacea. I was not equipped for this change and I suffered for a very long not knowing how to properly address these issues. The type of skincare I was used to using wasn't going to work for these issues.Two years ago I started following SCA and started trying to figure out a good, yet affordable, routine that would help unclog my pores, reduce my redness, and also treat the dryness and dehydration. After two years of trial and error (and a lot of money wasted), I think I finally have a solid routine. My t-zone is oilier because my pores are getting unclogged. Even my sebaceous filaments are disappearing and my stretched-out pores are becoming less visible. My redness is greatly reduced and my sensitivity is lessened. This is why I'm thrilled to have an oily t-zone again. Because it means my skin is finally getting healthier.Don't worry about the pile of "wasted" products. I have a 24yo daughter and she and her friends have been the beneficiaries of my skincare discards.I was just so excited to wake up with oily skin again for a change that I wanted to share.​My current routine for the curious:AM:Cleanser > The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm (massaged into dry skin, then massaged with wet hands to emulsify, then removed with a wet wash cloth)Toner > The Ordinary Marine HyaluroincsSerums > The Ordinary "Buffet" + The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA + The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%Moisturizer > The Inkey List Snow Mushroom Hydrating Gel MoisturizerEye Treatment > The Inkey List Caffeine Eye CreamSPF > Skin Aqua Super Moisture Milk (SPF50 PA++++)PM:Cleanser > The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm (massaged into dry skin, then massaged with wet hands to emulsify, then removed with a wet wash cloth)Toner > The Ordinary Marine HyaluroincsSerums > The Ordinary "Buffet" + The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA + The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%Moisturizer > The Inkey List Snow Mushroom Hydrating Gel MoisturizerEye Treatment > The Inkey List Caffeine Eye CreamSecond Moisturizer > The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
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