My Skin Is At Its Worst.

Dec 9, 2014

Maria c.

So my skin has always been "okay" I would get a pimple here and there but nothing to severe so I never had a skincare routine I would just use a cleanser and moisturize. I am 23 and I just feel that my skin is at its worst I have big clogged pores on my nose and chin and I have been breaking out pretty badly on my forehead and chin sometimes I will get a pimple on a cheek but mostly its my forehead and chin. my skin feels oily but I also have dry patches. I'm trying to get a skincare routine down but its just so overwhelming with all these products that I don't know where to start. HELP please :-)

Dec 9, 2014

Maddie J.

In the same boat as far as oily skin but dry at the same time.. So following!

Dec 9, 2014

Maria c.

Yes its so confusing maddie j I never know if I should go towards products targeted towards oily skin or dry so I just end up not buying anything.

Dec 9, 2014

Jack B.

Girl I feel you - I never washed my face or anything and was fine until my last year of college, then everything went crazy! My skin tends to be dry so I can't make a ton of specific product recommendations, but I'd advise starting with a gentle cleanser (too harsh will stop your face of all oil and make things worse in the long run). I use Boscia clear complexion gel, but I've heard really good things about cetaphil. Toners are optional, some people love them (I personally don't use one), 100% witch hazel (no alcohol) is a good one. Then a good moisturizer. You'll also want an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells so they can't contribute to blockages. I like Konjac sponges, a manual exfoliating sponge, but there are also chemical exfoliants and exfoliating scrubs and cleansers (just don't use one with little plastic beads, they're terrible for the environment). You may also want a mask and a spot treatment. Tea tree oil (diluted) makes a great spot treatment. Clay masks are good for absorbing excess oil, but can be drying if used too frequently. Queen Helene mint julep mask is a popular one. The biggest thing is adding elements to your routine slowly so you can pinpoint what's helping and what's not. Products can take a while to have an effect, but the "purging" phase is hotly debated by dermatologists, and I'm of the mindset that if something is making your skin worse for weeks on end, you could find something better.

Dec 9, 2014

Jack B.

Wow sorry for the novel! Some other tips: drinking lots of water, eating lots of fruits and veggies and avoiding dairy and soy (both are super high in hormones) can help skin from the inside out. Hormonal BC can be a help or a culprit - different people react differently, so if you're on one (especially if you recently started one) it can be worthwhile to talk to your doctor about it.

Dec 9, 2014

Maria c.

Jack b you have helped a lot I actualy use cetaphil moisturizer and I really like it. I have tea tree oil I bought it for something else but I never knew I could use it on my face thank you for your response I now know what to look for a good cleanser, an exfoliant and mask I'm going to try the queen helene mint julep mask.

Dec 9, 2014

Maria c.

Jacqlyn I have no insurance I would love to see a dermatologists but I have no idea how much it would cost. jack b for my bc I'm on implanon I got it two years ago so honestly I can't remember if its hormonal but I'm going to google it and find out

Dec 9, 2014

Maria c.

Yes jacqlyn I'm going to make an appointment with my doctor because the bc I'm using is hormonal so I don't know if that might be what its causing it. its just different then the occasional pimples I would get. these are like in little clusters and always on my forhead and chin and there the kind that hurt badly

Dec 9, 2014

Gisell G.

I think you should deal with the clogged pores problem first, & for that I suggest using the origins clear improvements charcoal mask, it works as a magnet to suck out all the gunk out of your pores, secondly with the dry patches & oiliness ^ jacqlyn up here suggests using jojoba oil which I think would be great to get rid of the dryness& she says it mimics the natural skins sebum which will cause your skin to produce less oil... Then I would suggest using the zero oil also from origins which will help control the oiliness

Dec 9, 2014

Gisell G.

I also suggest looking into shesheido, they have an amazing line for oily, combination skin

Dec 9, 2014

Maria c.

Gisell thank you for you recomendation I lookef it up online and it does sound amazing I will try it and I hope it takes all the gunk out. I've used pore strips before but they would hurt so this sounds a lot better.

Dec 9, 2014

Gisell G.

It is amazingggggg!! I use it when I feel that my pores are clogged & the next day my face feels so deep clean :-) if you want to try it out before you buy it you could ask for a sample at origins or at the stand they have at macys :-)

Dec 9, 2014

Gisell G.

It also got rid of my blackheads :-)

Dec 10, 2014

Maria c.

Yes I'm going to try it and I love how the price isn't outrageous ill let you know how I like it I will most likley get it on friday.

Dec 10, 2014

Gisell G.

I know! It's definitely worth it! I bought mine about 2 months ago & I use it almost every other day & I'm not even halfway out yet! It's a good about for a good price :-) definitely let me know how you like it :) you can comment on my profile

Dec 10, 2014

Maria c.

Ok gisell I will :-)

Dec 10, 2014

katie s.

I have dry skin & just remember to apply your skin products in this order:

Serums
Treatments
Moisturizer
Sunscreen

Yes, I know it's freezing outside, but your skin can still get damaged from the suns rays. & here are a few tips:

1.) Remove ALL your makeup. I personally don't use makeup remover wipes because they have a lot of chemicals in them which are really bad for the skin.
2.) give your skin time to breathe. I always have at least one day a week where I don't wear any makeup & I have a little "spa" day to keep my skin healthy (;
3.) use products for your skin type. If you have dry skin, don't get products for oily skin. It's that simple!
4.) don't apply to many skin products because they can actually end up making your skin worse.

There's a lot more & I recommend looking on google or YouTube for more.

Dec 10, 2014

Alyssa G.

Sounds like you have the same type of skin I do.. I'm combination. I switch btwn purpose (I get mine at cvs for like $3?) and Mario bedescu ( I get it at Ulta). I switch btwn those two depending on how my skin is acting and I also have a vibrating cleansing brush from Mary Kay that seriously makes ALL the difference. Obv doesn't have to be MK but I definitely recommend some sort of brush like that

Dec 10, 2014

Monica K.

Ulta has a cosmetologist, that does face work. think it can be as little as $25.depending on what you have done. I went and enjoyed having her clean my pores out!

Dec 10, 2014

Jill K.

A great mask to try for getting all the gunk out is a bentonite clay mask. All you do is mix it with a little water or apple cider vinegar and voila, instant detox! You can also add the powder out of a charcoal tablet to help with blackheads. I just make sure I always have face wipes on hand to take my makeup off every night and also wash my face with good ol' Dove bar soap. It has moisturizer in it so it doesn't dry your face out. You can also give African black soap a try. I like it but I have to watch how much I use it because it can be drying. I get mine from Coastal Scents. The best thing is that the proceeds go to help women in need in Guana :)

Dec 10, 2014

Jill K.

Good luck!

Dec 12, 2014

Breanna W.

I use the Cetaphil facial wash which does wonders for keeping a good ph balance on my face. I would also recommend doing a honey mask twice a week before you go to bed. Also if you have oily skin sleep with your hair out of your face. :)

Dec 13, 2014

Hailey K.

Clearogen. Its a bit pricey. You can find it on Amazon. It worked wonders on my skin. It balances PH, poromotes healing, and also targets the root cause of ance; chemical imbalances in your skin. It has very helpful diagrams in the box explaining how their product works. Its a really great product. You just have to get a moisterizer along with it.

Dec 13, 2014

Danielle L.

Birth control can mess your skin uo.