-Hydrating cleanser ( the one I use has aloevera, cucumber, glycerine for hydration) -Moisturizer ( so, my moisturizer has niacinemide which is a plus i guess) -Treatment for acne (clindemycin prescribed by my dermatologist) -And Sunscreen ( spf 30)
P. M. routine
-Cleanser with salicylic acid 2% and glycolic acid. (Prescribed by dermatologist for my acne) -Toner ( i use it just because i bought it once and now i have to finish it even though it feels good but after researching about this, i got to know that they don't do much, they just balance the pH) -Night cream ( this one has hyaluronic acid, ceramides, azeleic acid, niacinemide. These things are apparently good for skin) -Treatment (retinoid: adapaline for acne)
I've been suffering from acne for a few months and last month I finally went to see a dermatologist for this. My doctor prescribed me a face wash, two treatments, and an antibiotic.
I never really cared about my skin, that's why i got acnes i guess. (´;︵;`) But now i enjoy it because I'm seeing the result lol. I would love to know your skin care routine, so do share!
Wow, this question is right up my alley. I loooove skincare and I am extremely particular about it. I had acne at 16, and got very conscious after that. I started being mindful about skincare around 18-19, and I’m now 25. I keep reading up and adding more things to my routine, and I think I finally have the perfect routine for my current skin needs. The only skincare item I have carried forward from my dermatologist’s prescription for my acne is Retin A, which helps me due to anti-aging qualities, etc.
I have sensitive combination skin, and get very dry skin around my chin, so my main concern is to make sure I have enough moisture. You would never be able to guess I have dry skin because I make sure I keep it hydrated.
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Wash face with a gentle cleansing lotion (Cetaphil is my favourite)
Spray my face with rose water, to hydrate and tone
I layer 2 serums everyday: The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid (2%) and Alpha Arbutin (2%) with HA again (1%), but use some Vitamin C a couple times a week as well.
Moisturizer: Clinique moisture surge
I end my layering with 100% Squalene in order to seal the moisture in
SPF (Neutrogena)
*If I happen to break out/have a whitehead, I either use a little bit of Glyocil acid (but literally the faintest amount because my skin gets sensitive), and put aloe vera gel all over the area
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Cetaphil Cleanser
I use Retin A on my face almost every night, mixed with a cream that reduces the harshness of Retinol on my skin.
I use the Clinique under eye serum to moisturize my under eyes, because that area of our skin does not have oil glands.
On nights when I’m not using Retinol (I like to give my skin a break a couple times a week), I use a collagen sleeping mask.
I use my Laneige lip sleeping mask almost every night.
I've had severe acne after I turned 18, I applied clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, and now I do not have a specific skin care routine, my main routine is drinking about 1500 ml water per day, wash the face twice a day, apply clindamycin exactly when there's a pimple, and if the pimple has infection I'd take an anti biotic. So, I do not have acne now and I'd recommend everyone not to use many facewashes or scrubs etc and if you put makeup and if your skin is oily, apply an oil free primer, oil free foundation- anything that's oil free. And if you want to exfoliate , just use some curd rice powder /curd rice powder aloe Vera gel/ rice water /milk.
Use some eye cream, which doesn't really work, lol, like twice a day - I'm going to try some eye mask once I finish it, to see if that helps.
I also moisturise morning and night and wear sunscreen in the morning too, at least before I go out, because my moisturiser doesn't have an SPF.
To wash my face, I use a Dove beauty bar soap, which is supposed to be less drying than regular bar soap, but still probably not ideal to use on the face.
Twice a week, I exfoliate with baking soda, mixed with some water to make a paste and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
Despite only being 24, I think it's actually safe to use anti-aging products and I did used to use a system before, for a few months and I didn't really get any spots when I did, like no spots fully formed on my face and then they disappeared and I didn't feel really greasy or oily either, so when my current moisturiser finishes, I hope to use a skin care system with a day and night cream, probably some grocery store brand, because I don't want to pay too much for it and I want to lighten the skin around my eyes too, because I feel it's darker than I want it to be.
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Yeah, if your skin has no problem then basics are enough
I don't think my skin looks that great TBH. You get what you pay for sometimes, when it comes to products and whilst I'm not generally someone that's acne prone, I do get one occasionally. Hopefully, I'll find some products that work well, some kind of system.
I used a cream from Lumin for Dark Circles and it removed a bit of my dark circles from my eyes. I use it at nights and it has a cooling effect on my eyes.
Your routine is basically a sound one, and it's great that you are working with a dermatologist to work things out for you.
There is only one little hitch - the toner. You said that it balances the pH of your skin. If you are using a glycolic, the neutral toner will render the glycolic useless. Gycolic acids and many other cell-peeling chemicals, will only work at a very low pH, 3.5 or lower! (At spas, we can use lower-pH'ed treatments since we have been trained in their proper use). If you use a toner with a glycolic or other "acidic peeler", make sure that the toner has a low pH. If it isn't, use your glycolic peel at a time OTHER than when you use your toner. If you have any other questions about pH and acne treatments, please ask your dermatologist. Legal- even though as a Massage Therapist I deal with skin on a daily basis, we are not considered doctors. Consult a doctor before changing any diet, exercise or healthcare regime (s).
My younger daughter has tried dozens of things for her acne- Rx and OTC- and nothing seems to work for her. Good luck.
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Thank you so much for this new information. Basically all toner balance the pH, at least that's what i read in most sites and videos. I use the toner only because I want to finish it and not let it go to waste. But okay, I'll be mindful of what you said will not use it after the glycolic acid face wash. Thanks again!
The low pH glycolics, etc. just need some time for the skin to rebuild its "ACID MANTLE" again for them to be effective. Feel free to look up "acid mantle"- it's there. It's the basic, intrinsic defense of the skin. Many skin conditions attack the skin by breaking that acid mantle.
The skin is really a great "organ" of your body. Repels water on the outside, holds onto water on the inside, and repairs itself! Quite amazing stuff.
Even though I am a Massage Therapist and not a licensed Aesthetician, we all had to learn a lot of general info in ALL the areas when we started working at the spa. Also, some of it I had already studied for CE classes for my license.
AM: Wash with fragrance free, dye free triple milled bar soap. Witch hazel spritz, fragrance free, dye free light weight moisturizer. Every other day, sea salt exfoliating scrub.
PM: same thing except i use Glossier skine perfecting exfoliant which is a AHA/BHA/PHA. Also spot treat pimples with a generic benzoyl peroxide ointment.
I had severe cystic acne for years and tried every medication there was. This works better.
first thing of a morning I scrub my face with Dove bar soap for it is 1 / 4 cleansing creme and can not dry my face like soap can then I dry my face off with a towel ! then I comb my hair , put my ponytail holder in it , braid it then put another ponytail holder at the bottom of the braid and I am set for my day ! thanks
Wash my face with cetaphil foaming cleanser. Then I apply my prescription acne cream. Then cetaphil moisturizer. Then a light layer of Bio-Oil to seal it all in.
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Has your acne cleared up? Or do you use the cream just for precaution?
My acne had definitely cleared up. I’ve had clear skin my whole life until I started college. That’s when I started getting hormonal acne. I tried everything but nothing worked until I started taking birth control to regulate my hormones and I started using prescription acne cream. I get pimples every now and then but they’re tiny. Most of my hyperpigmentation faded over time once I started using sunscreen daily. Now I just have a scar left on my left cheek, but other than that my skin is pretty clear.
Just organic sunscreen (if the weather's sunny) and lip balm Most creams and skincare products contain lots of harmful chemicals, so I'm really skeptical to using them.. I don't think a 20 y. old really needs a hyaluronic acid serum or Botox, fillers and primers.. They're trying to convince us we need all that stuff, cause this means more 💵 for them
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AM I splash my face with warm water and cleanse using neutrogena hydrating cleanser and moisturise with an oil free moisturiser, then I use SPF.
PM I use a cotton pad and a cleanser to remove dirt and then I double cleanse with the hydrating cleanser and I finished with with The ordinary vitamin C suspension
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I suffer with acne but only from chin because of my face mask, it clears up when I don’t have to wear it
At night - A cleanser, Hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide, spot cream if needed and moisturiser.. In the morning I just wash my face with a cleanser and put some moisturiser with SPF on.. I use AHA maybe once a month and a mask once a week too.
Wash my face in the shower at night. Sometimes I rub alcohol on it during the day if it gets bad. I get terrible acne so I should probably care more about my face but i dont lol
I've found that basic cleaning + toner+ moisturizer (+ masks sometimes) works for me if I do it regularly and my acne kinda disappeared
Now I experience acne from medical masks 😷 I don't know why lol and during my periods
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Yeah, hormones play a role in our skin. The only thing good about hormonal acne is that you know they'll disappear after your periods lol. Can't say the same for mine
You should try 3 little wonders by sephora its awesome and for all skin types! I just tried it and im in love with IT! Its beneficial for anti aging and filled with vitamin C, AHAs, and antioxidants.
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That's my new permanent set and so far its awesome😌
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