Can dry skin prevent more breakouts?
I recently started experimenting with a new face wash which is doing a very good job. It cleared up all my severe acne in just a week or so and its mainly because it is a soap based cleanser so it leaves my skin fairly dry and oil free. I know that this can be harmful and unhealthy for the skin, but I gave the whole dry approach a try and its working fairly well. I even use green tea to dry out small outbreaks even more. It has been helping a lot with the severe acne and is certainly doing much more than my previous methods of moisturizer and creams. I still get some flare ups but I am wondering is this from the existing skin/acne/hormone problem I have or is the dry skin actually starting to react badly?
Is this good/bad or just so-so for my skin? Desperate to be clear of acne!!!?
Ugh, okay so i'm a freshman in highschool,and am DESPERATE for my skin to be C-L-E-A-R. I have extremely oily skin, it runs in my family. I try to keep my skin under control, and for being so oily i think i do a good job. But i was wondering, i use such a variety of different products EVERYDAY that it probably can't be very good for me, can you please tell me if my following routine is more bad for my skin than good?
I wash my ace with a combination of Proactive Cleanser (exfoliating cuz it has the little beads)..which is...2 or 2.5% benzolyl peroxide...a little pink facial scrub for more exfoliation, Oxy maximum 10% benzoyl peroxide, pat dry use noxema toner (acne blemish astringent w/ 2% salicilic acid and acne medic.) and Acne Free, acne and blackhead terminator 10 % benzoyl peroxide (spot treatment but i put it all over)
Since i have been doing all this (about 2 weeks) i have had VERY few pimple on my face, but i don't think it could POSSIBLY be good for me...what do you think?
oh, and does anyone know about what age your hormones (especially the ones which effect your skin) begin to calm down and you stop breaking out?
good acne treatment for sensitive, oily skin?
I have oily skin, but it is also very sensitive. I have been using Proactiv for awhile, but it is expensive and I think it is a little harsh on my skin (although it does a pretty good job of clearing up the acne).
What products should I try that will work well with sensitive skin by still take care of the oil and blemishes?
Thanks.
a question about my acne scars?
i recently had terrible acne from getting my period. but, i got rid of most of pimples(YAY) from seein g my dermatologist. welllllllll; ok well i picked my face (bad decision) for maybe the first few months, before finally getting over that habit. sooo ive had these terrible scars on my cheeks for about a year. and i would really like to get rid of them. my acne treatment is supposed to lighten them but its not doing a very good job, and i have been using it for forever. i have tried many masks, and home remedies, such as lemons, but i still cant find anything to get rid of them! is there a good scary treamtment that will get rid of those dark marks! ahhhh!
haha thanks in advance
**SCAR treatment not scary treament lolll**
Good acne treatment that doesn't over dry skin?
I have been using clearasil spot treatment (the tinted kind to cover up while cleaning up) and it works pretty well, it just over dries my skin.
Know of any treatments (BESIDES PROACTIV) that will do a good job without over drying.
I know all skin types are different, but suggestions please?