July 6, 2011
Is this a good skincare routine?
I'm 15. I have Combination skin (oily in the T zone and normal/dry in the cheeks). My skin is somewhat sensitive and I am acne prone not severe though.I have fair skin that does get golden. I have been through hell and back with my skin since august. I have tried many products which have only irritated and dried my face out making it very oily and red causing me to break out even more. I knoticed I have been getting fine lines from my face drying out. I've tried every (Proactiv, Acnefree, Murad, Oxy Clinical, Noxzema(again it used to work last summe), Neutrogena Acne fash wash, etc;)
I now own these products..
Neutrogena Deep Clean GENTLE scrub (it lathers with expoliating beads NOT abbrasive at all which i like)
Clean & Clear Mattifying Moisturizer
Murad Acne Spot Treatment
Should I add a cleanser to it?
If so I have Cetaphil Daily Cleanser and Avalon Organics Vitamin C cleanser.
Filed under Vitamin Acne Treatment by omercoil
Comments on Is this a good skincare routine?
What I do is I usually leave a really hot wet towel on my face for 2 minutes and then afterwards I Scrub my skin with the towel, fairly rough. Now since your pours are opened than put Neutrogena Deep Clean and leave it there for 5 minutes than rinse with warm water and I usually put Nivea cream on my face (But dont rinse it, this cream is to protects and moisterizes your skin for the day). Repeat these steps everytime you shower
Ever since I used Nivea I have never had dried skin or acne!
No i would not add the cleanser. What I would recommend though is that you switch it up, you could use the cleanser one nigh and the scrub the next. Don't use both because it will dry out your skin:) For my routine i cleanse tone and then moisturize:0 I scrub once a week.I used to have dry skin and I realized that you need to keep it simple and not use to many products. Try natural remedies like a tea facial or a ice facial…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGt3DBDHLy4
omg im 15 too and i had the exact same skin… but last year i finally decided to take accutance b/c i tried EVERYTHING and nothing worked. i kno its a little risky but im fine and my skin is beautiful, like completely flawless
u should definately try it
and YES u need cleanser in the morning and at night !!! its very important. make sure u cleanse b4 taking a shower bc the steam opens ur pores and if u didnt cleanse than all the dirt from the day goes in ur pores.
You really should use a cleanser designed for your skin type daily! It sounds like you fit in under the 'sensitive' skin category as well.
Use exfoliating products a couple of times a week at the most. Over use of exfoliaters can damage your skin and cause it to break out even more. And yes, use one that's fine not coarse, it should be gentle.
You're right to include a moisturizer. Sometimes oily folks think they don't need any, and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Use a low SPF daily as well.
Your skin needs to be properly hydrated to breathe properly. Of course the best, defense is large quantities of water! Carry a water bottle around with you everywhere. If you don't care for the taste add a little lemon juice to it. Your face will thank you for it!
This along with lots a healthy diet loaded with fruits and veggies, truly is the best advice for good skin. It sounds cliche' but it's true. You may as well develop those habits now, while you are young. Trust me, when You're 25 or 30 or 40 you'll thank me!