Beauty Tips For Body Care
Sorry for the plethora ang length of posts lately, but I feel like I have learned so much about my skin in the past few months, and I contribute a lot of it to this sub. So thanks for bearing with me!But I recently discovered that my skin is dehydrated and oily/acne-prone, not just oily! I am 22 and have been using what I now realize to be harsh products for my skincare for years. I was on Accutane when I was a freshman in high school, and my skin only stayed clear for about 6 months afterwards. I used the Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Face Wash for years and it most definitely stripped my skin. I also religiously used the Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment 2x a day all over my face for about the past 4 years (at least) and never thought to stop after I didn't see improvement for some odd reason. I even recently switched to the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser, and didn't realize why my skin felt so tight and dry after using it, and then why my face was oily as could be an hour later.Here are some pics from the past 2 days: https://imgur.com/a/6zq2B7jYou can see that my skin is flaky, especially around the nose, forehead, and eyebrows (I also realize my hair and beard are not looking the best right now, but finals just ended and I haven't had the chance to get to my barber!)Here is my current routine:AMCeraVe Gentle Hydrating CleanserPC Pore-Reducing Toner (recently started applying with hands instead of a cotton pad and it seems like my skin absorbs it much better)TO Niacinamide + Zinc Serum (recent implementation about 2 weeks ago and has controlled the oil really well and soothed my skin)CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 (just doesn't moisturize well and is really greasy)PMCeraVe Gentle Hydrating CleanserPC Pore-Reducing Toner (recently started applying with hands instead of a cotton pad and it seems like my skin absorbs it much better)TO Niacinamide + Zinc SerumCeraVe PM Moisturizer (really like this)This post has given me a lot of inspiration too!A little over a month ago I cut out all actives (like using an SA cleanser and the spot treatment) and my face definitely has calmed down and my acne hasn't really gotten worse. It may have gotten a tad better though. I just feel like SA hasn't really done a lot for my skin, and I have never reacted well to BPO.I decided last week it was time to start treating my skin like it was dry, and that started with the cleanser. I went ahead and bought a travel size of the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser and my face has responded really well to it so far. After cleansing, my skin doesn't feel tight and dry, but rather refreshed and even has a squeak to it towards the end of washing the cleanser off. I am still open to trying some other, more gentle and hydrating cleanser like the LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin, so please leave me suggestions!So overall, I need help with what I am going to do about keeping my skin hydrated and my acne. I may just end up going to my derm and getting a tretinoin script, but I'm not sure yet. As for products I am thinking about introducing/using to replace current products:CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser or LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry SkinCeraVe Resurfacing Retinol SerumThe Inkey List HA Serum or TO HA SerumTO Natural Moisturizing Factors + HAISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+TO Lactic Acid 5% or TO AHA + BHA Peeling Solution (want to simplify exfoliation)Adding a layer of petroleum jelly to my face before bedI really need some recommendations for helping rehydrate my skin, exfoliation, and SPF (which I would like to be mineral). Thank you so much!
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