Should I moisturize my skin?
Hello, everyone.
I'm a guy, and I've been battling acne for a long time now. I worked my way through all the treatments, and eventually went to the dermatologist and she wrote me a prescription for Epiduo. I use that, along with a Neutrogena face wash and exfoliator - I also use the Proactiv overnight mask on big zits.
Now, I would classify myself as having oily skin, I think. Around my nose, especially the cheeks under my eyes, I have large pores and VERY oily skin. However, my cheeks and jaw area are the opposite. They get extremely dry from the medications I use, to the point where dry and flaky skin is noticeable from a distance. I've tried exfoliating, not using lotion there, even not washing it, but it stays really dry. I've always shied away from moisturizers because I do NOT want my "t-zone" to get any more oily. I was wondering, however, if I could just use moisturizer on the dry areas and leave my nose the way it is? Now that I can control my acne (to an extent) I'm trying to focus on having healthy looking skin.
PS: Are there any little home treatments I might be able to use to reduce the size of my pores? I don't think it's a huge deal, however. My parents say I have large pores and an oily nose area because I'm part Italian.
Thanks, everyone.
How do i get rid of oily but flaky skin on my face, and raised blackheads on my nose?
I have horrible skin! I used to have acne but went on medication for it but ever since ive got deep pits, oily nose, flaky skin on my nose and all round it raised blackheads!
What is a cheap, yet effective cleanser that will clear up my skin, without ordering it across country?
Im 13 years old and i have had the same problem for awhile. I have quite alot of small blemishes ( the occasional "beast") but whenever I get a new cleanser it doesn't work well! right now i'm using spectro jel and neutrogena acne stress control spot treatment, and it's working FARELY well, but i still have under-my-skin bumps on my nose and forehead,a single cystic blemish, and 1 or 2 white heads. sadly, this is the closest i've been to clear for awhile. my skin is ( most of the time)normal, not oily, and not dry, but it does get dry from certain products and i hate the way the flaky skin looks under make-up. So, as u see i'm getting very fusterated with my skin and I can't order any proactive or other products for a couple months , which means ugly skin for a couple months:( so please tell me your goods, and if neccesary i can get ahold of mosturizers if it dries my skin out, but I'm really trying to avoid that since it will cause more pimples. ok well goodluck :)