face cleanser for sensitive skin. please tell me of your must haves when it comes to skin care?
I have pretty good skin. I hardly get pimples or anything like that but I have noticed that when I use certain face cleansers like clean and clear exfoliating wash and morning cleansers it makes my face start to peal. I am currently using my daughters Aveeno baby wash for sensitive skin (she has slight eczema and its the only thing that seems to work) So anyway.... I am thinking that the Aveeno baby wash is probably not giving me the "cleanse" i should be getting. I also use my daughters Aveeno baby lotion or the Vaseline lotions and it seems like that has been something that has tamed my dry skin. I do wear a dept store moisturizer at night and during the day. I tried using Oil of Olay moisturizing cream but it made my face feel tight and dry.
I also tried using the oil of Olay toner but it only made my face itchy and tight. I want to make sure I am taking good care of my skin. I am 23 and I am starting to see fine lines under my eyes, on my forehead, and some crows feet. I also have horrible dark circles under my eyes that seem to work with any concealer. I do drink plenty of water (2-3 liters a day) and I wear SPF, sunglasses, and hat when I go out. I don't really wear much makeup either. Just some tinted moisturizer, bronzer, blush and mascara and eyeliner when I feel like I need the pzas. '
If you could give me some face wash, and eye cream suggestions I would really appreciate it. I know that retinol (which is vitamin a) is great for wrinkles but I am currently 4 months pregnant and well I'd rather stay away from retinol right now.
My face is breaking out?
I'm breaking out right now, and I have a "thing" this Saturday, so I need to have a clear face.
I wash my face twice a day. I use warm water to open my pores and then I use cold water to close my pores. I take vitamins, and I only drink water. I also eat healthy for the most part too. My face wash/astringent/moisturizer are all alcohol and oil free. My moisturizer is fragrance-free and my face wash is noncomendogenic (I try to buy things that are good for my skin.) I wash my pillow cases every 1-2 weeks. And I plan to go out in the sun all week this week so my face will absorb some vitamin d and clear up a little.
I only have 3 pimples (but there big pimples.) So It's not like I'm trying to get rid of a face full of acne.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong, or anything else I need to be doing to make sure that my face is cleared up by saturday?
I also take birth control. I try my best to take it at the same time everyday because when I take it at different times I notice that it makes my face break out!
I really really really REALLY appreciate any answers!
Why am I still breaking out (I'll be forever grateful if you can figure this out!)?
I'm going crazy trying to figure out why my acne seems to be returning.
Background:
-I'm an 18 year old female
-I've always had moderate acne and recently found out I have PCOS, (1 year ago) so that explains the hormonal acne I was getting. (jawline, under the skin, etc)
-I was put on birth control (about a year ago) and spironolactone (maybe 6 months ago) to control the hormonal aspect of the acne
-I was given benzoyl peroxide face wash, clindamycin topical lotion, and tretinoin (retin a) topical gel (maybe a little less than a year ago)
**My acne cleared after all this!! My skin was wonderful up until now.
Now, for the past few weeks, I've been getting these breakouts. The first was strange..I had symmetrical under the skin acne on either side of my jaw, as well as on the side of my nose. Since then, it's been whiteheads, small pimples on my forehead, near my mouth, and now another under the skin pimple along my jawline.
The only thing I've recently done differently (maybe a little over a month ago) is that I'm taking supplements, mainly Vitamin D3. Now I've read this is supposed to treat acne, not cause it! (although, whats the deal with milk causing acne, which contains vit. d?) The other supplements never used to give me acne so I ruled them out. I also began a multi vitamin with 100% iodine but recently switched (last week) b/c my mom breaks out from iodine so I figured that might not be helping.
The only other thing I'm testing out is chewing gum. I began chewing sugar gum cuz sugar substitutes give me canker sores. Could the sugar be making me break out near my jaw/mouth (even if I chew 1/3 of the stick)? I will keep testing this.
One last idea: Is it true acne meds stop working after a while? If so, is this the case?
Other than this, I've done nothing different. I eat right, I sleep well, I exercise, I drink a decent amount of water, I wash my face twice a day (after working out included), I try not to touch my face.
Sorry this was long, but I really appreciate it if you read this far. One of the best things that happened to me was clear skin, and the thought of having painful acne again makes me want to cry =[
OXY PIMPLE CREAM – CAUSES FLAKING? SCARS?! HELPp!!!!!!?
i just started using oxy cover pimple cream. it works but it makes the pimple become dark. and i can peel off the skin on top of the pimple. it doesnt hurt. i thot peeling it will make it look lighter and heal faster but then the next day those parts become dark patches. =( i sue hydrocortision for scars but i dono if it works. my mum says the best way to stop hurting my face is to stop using all creams. just wash face. i use Oxy face wash.. it has triclosan in it. i cut a vitamin E capsule and applied the liquid on my scars. will it work? i want to see my bf next week. how long will it take for the scars to go away?
could someone answer just a few cosmetic questions for me?
What is the best skin care procedure for a 31 year old who has prematurely aged?
and what are the best skin care products to buy from the high street or supermarket ?
depressingly my face had aged, looks wrinkly, open pores, dark lines under my eyes, wrinkled forehead, bad skin pigmentation on forhead, because i used to dye my hair when i had hair...now im bald......the dye bleached parts of my skin on my forehead near temples both sides.
so what do i get ? face wash , face scrub ? toner and moisterizer ?
and when and in what order do i use them ?
what brands should i go for in the high street ?
2 : where do i go to to get a ' facial ? - im in the uk btw.
3: i have '' piz buin '' tan intensifier , uva - uvb in sun spray spf 15 medium .
is that good to use as a moisterizer so i dont have to use nothing else ?
also it doesnt specify on the package , would anyone know if its a body lotion or can i use it on my face to ?
it says on package it contains vitamin A, C and E.
4 : I also have l' oreal men expert skin revovator, skin renewer ( effective cleansing exfoliator )
is that good to use ?
it says ( removes dead skin cells and imupurities , resurfaces and refines skin texture )
5 : and finally i have loreal men expert , anti tightness foaming cleansing gel .
it says ( cleanses without tightness , wakes up the skin without drying it out, soap free ph neutral )
does anyone know anything about these products mentioned ? and would they be good to use for now until i can get the right skin care products ?
What are signs of an allergic reaction to face wash?
I bought the Avalon Vitamin C face wash 2 days ago. First time I tried it, nothing weird happened(and I used a lot), second time I got redness on my cheeks and nose area(quite possibly from scrubbing to much), and third time I got the slightest bit of redness in the same place. It doesn't hurt or anything. Is this an allergic reaction? Will it really matter if I keep using it?
what store can buy "April Bath & Shower Facial Wash with Vitamin E & Green Tea" from?
any other face wash that i use dries out my face or gives me acne, when my mom bought this one it seemed to work AMAZINGLY!! the only problem is that my mom has NO idea where she got it from. i recently ran out and need to buy more.. if you know what store i cn get it from PLEASEE tell me.
thanx:).!
Whats the best acne wash (from your experiences)?
I have REALLY acne prone skin. I wash it every morning and night so it's pretty tamed, but I still break out a whole bunch. I used that clean & clear morning burst stuff with vitamin c in it, and that dried out my skin but still left me with acne. Now I'm trying "Skin perfecting face wash" by clearasil, and it's a lot less harsh but I feel like my face is more oily now...HELP! What face washes have you used that work?
What is the best natural face wash? exfoliant? face peel?…?
okay so i am trying to get my face totally clear and here were tips from a book Acne free in 3 days that is supposed to help
Basic Secret #1: Using a Glycerin Based or Sorbitol Based Soap or
Face Wash.
what is the best one you can get in stores???
Secret #2: Regular Exfoliation
Alpha and beta hydroxy acids. These are widely available
over-the-counter and are the mildest form of fruit acids used to
create a peeling of the skin. They work slowly over time to speed
up the exfoliation process. I talk about this in greater detail in
my book, "Acne Free in 3 Days."
what is the best exfoliant with these things in it???
Basic Secret #3: Cut the Sugars
Basic Secret #4: Get Plenty Vitamin C & Water
Basic Secret #5: Use Sunblock to Protect Yourself from the Sun and
Harsh Weather
any suggestion for a face lotion that also has sun block in it???
the face peel wasn't mentioned but i still want one so what is a good one???
PLEAZE HELP!!!
(Any SUGGESTION for BRAND NAME? )
How can I completely clear my face of all acne?
I don't have a terrible problem with acne,but I always have at least 1 or two pimples, and it drives me crazy! (I'm 16 if it matters) I also have little scars. I don't even pick at my acne. The scars are only on my cheeks, and I can usually cover them with makeup. They aren't bumps, but they're reddish/purplish. I know that I can cover them, but it bothers me because they shouldn't be there. covering them just isn't enough for me. I normally use Clean and Clear scrub, but I just recently bought tea tree oil face wash because I have the face mask, and it seemed to be working well, so I figured I'd try switching over. (I have oily skin also, so tea tree oil helps that) What can I do to get rid of the little blemishes in my skin? What are some home remedies for getting rid of acne scars? My mother won't let me go out and buy vitamin e oil, so don't say that, or any other medicine. She thinks it's a waste, and she's stubborn, so I don't want to push it. Thanks =)
I've tried proactive. My acne isn't that severve, and it's too expensive. Clean and clear worked just as well, if not better.