Skincare regimen and product use?
I know the basic skin care steps such as cleanse/wash, toner, moisturizer but where should things like on the spot acne treatments and eye creams come into play? I don't want to cause a reaction with all the different chemicals. I use the Clinique 3 step (cleanser, toner, moisturizer) but also some of the eye repair and also i have a estee lauder firming cream and I have a on the spot acne treatment cream by Neutrogena. And how often per day are you supposed to use these creams? Like is it better to do the 3 step system in the morning or before bed? Or both? Or should i just do the moisturizer twice a day and not the rest? I know some celebs put on eye cream in the morning but I want to know if that is the proper time? Sorry for all the questions I just really want to take care of my skin :)
i used to think it was oily but now im leaning towards combination
September 27th, 2010 - 10:19
First, what is your skin type? That can affect the type of product you use.
Second, it is best to try to stick with the same brand to reduce the risk of a chemical reaction.
Basics, you should wash your face a minimum of 2x a day; morning and night. Eye cream goes after moisturizer. Use your ring finger because it will use less pressure and then start at the inside top corner eye and go around to the outside and then in to the inside corner. This keeps you from breaking and tearing the super thin skin around the eye.
I have acne prone skin but tend to steer clear of the on the spot treatments because they dry out that spot and can overinfect. They do more harm to my skin than good. However, if you really want to use it, use it before moisturizer and use a q-tip to keep from transferring germs.
You can use eye cream morning and night as long as it does not bother you personally. Some eye creams not only firm the skin but will also brighten the area. You may want to look into these.
Beauty secret–I have spent years with acne prone oily skin and have tried so many products I can no longer caount them all. My dr. put me on Oracea for the acne and that has helped that tremendously, but while at the dermotligst with my daughter to have a wart removed I asked what I could so to keep her from the same thing as she is a pre teen. Her answer? The best thing was a moisturiziing soap like Dove and a good moisturizer. Since then that is all we have used and it has worked wonders!!
I’m telling you that I was super oily right after cleansing all my life and it happens no longer. I still use moisturizer and I still use eye cream.. These are essential. Also, remember that summer is coming and spf is essential and can be found in most moisturizers now without the sticky feeling.
You also may want to look into a tinted moisturizer as an alternative to foundation for the summer. Foundation is key beacause it helps to act as a windshield for our face to the elements we meet in nature.
September 27th, 2010 - 10:19
Yes, you should cleanse & moisturize twice a day. Morning and night. The 3-step Clinique is fine. You should really consider sticking with one specific brand for all your facial care to avoid product mixing. Sometimes ingredients in different brands actually can cause irritation or more acne! Eye creams & firming creams should be used at the time you moisturize. Acne spot tx usually is at night. I’d stick to using the specialized stuff like eye creams/firming creams once nightly.
September 27th, 2010 - 10:19
Try Papaya kojic or licorine base soap/cream.
These work wonders.
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