How do you take care of your skin & what's your skin like?

[Dominique_7]

I have very oily skin. I cleanse and moisturize twice daily but I still get spots and break-outs. The weird thing is, sometimes my skin looks perfect for weeks, and then it suddenly starts looking bad even though I don't think I've changed anything (skincare routine, diet, etc.). It went bad again a few days ago after I'd gone swimming in a pool with chlorine in it, but I hear chlorine's actually supposed to help against spots?

What about you (guys & girls)? Do any of you have the same problem? Do you have any advice or an explanation for my skin's behavior?

[aly-marie]

You may just have sensitive skin, at least that's the only explanation I can think of from what you said. There are daily cleansers for sensitive skin I think, maybe those would help? Do you use any face makeup that may be irritating your skin?

I'm afraid I don't have much advice for skin care in general though.. my skin tends to get pretty oily too and I would get blackheads more than pimples, but I haven't gotten any breakouts since I got on the pill - that seems to help most girls with acne.

[Dominique_7]

Maybe, but sensitive products are usually for dry skin, and mine is oily!

I barely use make-up, only a little mascara sometimes. I'm on the pill too but evidently it's not helping.

[peace-love-couture]

I used to have oily skin,but my doctor put me on Accutane & birth control.

Now my skin is combination/normal/dry.

I use Cetaphil daily cleanser & moisturizer 2x a day,sometimes I skip it at night for the Epiduo.

It could be hormones or you could be using the wrong products for your skin type.

[cjwright79]

There is nothing that improves your skin as well as a decade of personal development. In the meantime, you want what goes into your body to be as clean as possible. Good food and good air. The air is easy to overlook. Buildings are vile in that regard, so always keep as many windows open as possible, buy an air filter, and go outside when you have the energy. Wearing clean comfortable clothes also helps a lot.

[Dominique_7]

That's good advice, thanks :)

[PicklesMr]

I agree with cjwright79 that fresh air is very important for skin and your health overall. I use some refurbished air purifiers from
in my house. The air has become much better and it affects how I feel really great. You should definitely get one for you too