Dry and oily?

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Hannah N.

Oct 28, 2015

Hannah N.

So here's the deal. I have had acne for a couple of years and I am working on getting rid of it with a medication I put on my face. I have oily skin because I have acne, but ever since I started using the medication, my face has been getting dry and flaky spots. Yes I know this was going to happen. But my question is, how can I get rid of the dry spots, and not have my face getting even more oily? Tough question but someone must know!
Thanks ladies

Hannah N.

Oct 28, 2015

Hannah N.

Thanks Hailey

Emily B.

Oct 28, 2015

Emily B.

I know using an oil for oily skin sounds backwards but I have oily skin and sometimes I get severe dry patches around my mouth & nose and I use castor oil on them. It's really thick so it would only take a little bit, but if you put on a layer at night and let it soak in it makes a huge difference in the morning

Diana T.

Oct 28, 2015

Diana T.

You may want to make sure whatever you use doesn't interfere with your medication - so make sure you consult your dermo or doctor before applying anything - but cetaphil is usually a good brand to consider - just try their moisturizing lotion and it should balance out the dry parts without making the oily parts feel too oily - I have combo/oily skin with dry patches from psoriasis and this moisturizer works well for me when my dry patches feel too dry.

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