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1. Michelle
   September 4th, 2010 - 10:40

   sulfur based soaps work on drying things up a lot
   same with like creams to put on before you go to bed

   all of the things you’re working should work as long as you’re gentle
   do no make the mistake of thinking "if i was a lot it will clear up" or "if i scrub really hard it will go away"….no that just makes it worse and the more you wash in a day…it will still be the same as if you washed it once

   maybe try using some makeup that is mineral based so it won’t be a bad for your skin

   i wish i knew more to help
   good luck! :]
2. gilmoreflute
   September 4th, 2010 - 10:40

   I think so! Its always good to keep your skin protected from the sun at all times, so make sure your moisturizer has some kind of SPF in it. I’m pretty sure Clean and Clear Shine Control does, so you should be good to go!
3. Natasha B
   September 4th, 2010 - 10:40

   If you stick strictly to this routine you should be okay. However, I wouldn’t use the Morning Burst cleanser, shine control means oil control and that product does not work. Is the moisturizing cleanser a cream? If your skin is oily you should stay away from creams and use a gel or foaming cleanser.
4. Nemmi
   September 4th, 2010 - 10:40

   Try to avoid masks and things that exfoliate (or in other words take your skin off)! From experience these tend to do more harm than good, since one of the major reasons you skin breaks out is because it is damaged or irritated. I would suggest using a gentle skin cleanser (that does not contain soap) like vichy 3 in 1 cleanser. (which works well to remove makeup too) wash your face only twice a day and try to limit the amount of makeup you wear. When I had really bad acne, i found that the only topical cream that really worked was benzoyl peroxide. I found this website and followed what this guy says to do, and in 2 weeks my face looked exponentially better.

   http://www.acne.org/regimen.html

   I will say that benzoyl peroxide will make your face peely at first, which is why it is really important to use good moisturizer (like cetaphyl) but in the end it really will pay off

   good luck!
5. guitar_lover
   September 4th, 2010 - 10:40

   I shouldn’t wash your face so much…it actually can make it worse. Twice a day is all you should do. In the morning (possibly when your showering) then before you go to bed, wash off all your make-up.

   An exfoliating mask once a week is really good. But not the peel off ones. They just rip your hair off. Use ones that wash away with warm water. Remember to be very gentle when washing your face.

   I don’t know if it’ll clear up in 3 weeks, (it take pimples 2 weeks to emerge) but it will start looking better.

   And if that doesn’t work, I recommend seeing a naturopath or dermatologist if your skin really bothers you.

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