Criticize this skin care routine?

[Anonymous]

for the record I'm a male, and I'd like to have clear skin using all natural products. so far I'm here:

1. Exfoliate twice per week with oatmeal and warm water.

2. Apply almond oil on face every day before bed

Do I need anything else , or will this make me shiny like a baby? :d Maybe sugar in the oatmeal?

Also, right now I'm making the oatmeal into a paste and then aplpying it on the face, letting it sit for 10 min... is that how it's done?

Thanks

[GeorgeMack]

I am an esthetician

Your water daily intake has more effect on your skin than the products used on your skin.

Be careful with forced exfoliation. The skin natuarally exfoliates itself as we sleep and move around. Shaving exfoliates the skin.

The oatmeal mixture you are making is more like a hydrating mask than an exfoliant.

Add the almond oil to the oatmeal mixture.

One of my favorite facial masks is made from peanut butter, chocolate syrup and coconut oil.

[Asker]

what do you recommend for exfoliation then?

[GeorgeMack]

A loofa pad.

[shadowscapes]

try bentonite clay. it's natural. you might find it in the store under the name secret aztec.

[RositaV]

Apple Cider Vinegar. go to bed with it on your face and a couple of drops in your bottle of water (drinking water through out the day)

[Anonymous]

sounds great... natural is good, your skin thanks you:) I use coconut oil it's my favorite.