[acne] Think I cracked the code for my oily, hormonal/trying to conceive, very acne-prone, sensitive/reactive skin.

Beauty Tips For Body Care
I have struggled with incredibly temperamental skin since middle school. I am now 34. Wanting to share my story and see what you think, and maybe it helps someone out there.I’ve had spurts where acne was under control. But when I started trying to conceive/had 3 miscarriages (a story for another sub), so had to stop using certain ingredients… my skin has been in a complete tailspin for over a year.It became increasingly sensitive to acids and vitamin C, so it felt like I couldn’t DO anything. But when I pared down my routine to the most simple ever, it somehow got worse.Not to mention I am pale, and every pimple leaves behind a very dark red stain for months. Not to mention my pimples (and lingering marks) are often huge - we’re talking papules and cysts that take forever to heal.I finally hit my stride after a ton of research, experimentation, and a televisit with my dermatologist. A recovering product junkie, I have been craving a consistent, semi-affordable routine that doesn’t break me out and is pregnancy safe. And think I landed it…AM 1. Cleanser - La Roche Posay Toleriane Foaming. 2. AOX - Jordan Samuel Siero Antiossidante. 3. Eye cream - Revisions DEJ eye (the splurge of this routine). 4. Sunscreen - Avene Solaire UV mineral tinted/white mix.PM 1. Micellar - Bioderma on cotton, massage, rinse off.2. Cleanser - LRP Toleriane Foaming again. 3. Acne/Stain Treatment - Finnacea prescription Azalaic acid foam 15% / Sub full mask 2x week - Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur.4. Barrier Serum - Aveeno Triple Oat or Peach & Lily Glass Skin (currently comparing these; neither breaks me out). 5. Moisturizer - Aveeno Oat Gel. 6. Eye cream - Revisions DEJ eye again. 7. Neck - use up rejected face moisturizers. 8. Lip balm - Glossier balm dot com. 10. Hydrocolloid - Star Face, only on open leakers.I think that focusing more on moisturizing and calming has been the biggest help. My inflammation seems tamed, my skin is less itchy and pores are shrinking. Oil production is more balanced and marks are slowlyyyy fading. I accept my skin will never be flawless after all it’s been though lol. But it’s getting decent now!
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