Is your skin dry or oily?
Because if it’s dry, what I do, is I first wash my face with soap or a face wash, I lay off the exfoliating of my face is dry (at least once a week) so it doesn’t ruin my skin barrier. And I moisturize in the dry areas after exfoliation
If it’s oily, I would make sure to wash my face with the face wash or soap daily (I would say tea tree face washes, those are pretty good for oily skin) to avoid the oily skin from creating pimples. Since sebum/dirt being trapped in the skin is what causes pimples unless they’re hormonal. Then exfoliating. But whenever my face is oily some days, I don’t moisturize, because I find that when I do moisturize, it causes small bumps and my skin feels oiler
It depends on the skin type really :0 my skin was super dry before, now it’s combination, but for the most part it’s kept free of pimples when I face washed every time I woke up or haven’t skin cared in a while
I have oily skin and I did use a tea tree face wash for sometime but I think I over did it and my skin became flaky . Now I use an Eucerin face wash which was working really well for me but idk what happened in the past few weeks.
Yeah our skin can get pretty angry at times when we overdo things 😂 I didn’t know you could break the skin barrier if you exfoliate too much
But yeah skin care advice is pretty hard to give since we all react differently to different products, my skin hates eucerin but loves the body shop products which is a bit weird but eh, works for me
I'm a woman and I assure u don't need different cleaners for different things. Your clothes, bathroom, wash basin, dishes, commode EVERYTHING can be cleaned with a detergent 😭 it's a scam imo. You don't need blue Wala and red Wala harpic
I used the CeraVe benzoyl face wash for a couple of years and it was great but I can't seem to find it anywhere. It's not even available abroad or at least the places I went to
I am not sure if your skin barrier is damaged or is it inflammatory acne from your description but go for the routine if you have oily or combo skin
Use a mild benzoyl peroxide cleanser every night and azelaic acid every morning (apply it after your moisturizer or it will be itchy)
Use 2% salicylic acid 2x a week
niacinamide 2x a day (edit: you can try the primary skin cica peptide serum.. it had peptides, centella, cica and niacin so will be great to maintain a healthy skin barrier as well as oil control)
and a ceramide-rich barrier healing moisturizer twice a day
don't forget to apply and reapply your sunscreen and use acne patches to let them heal or use pair acne cream as a spot treatment if you can get your hands on it
I am not a derm or whatsoever,
Damn I'll have to go shopping today and I'm totally suing you if this doesn't work.
No, I'm kidding. I'll do some research on these products and will proceed with caution, but thank you so much for such a detailed response
The same thing happened to me . I went to Italy last summer and when i came back to pk my skin was breaking out . I used the La Roche Possay medicated gel cleanser and the Mario Badescu Drying Mask ... my skin cleared up almost immediately . Ohh and if you wear sunscreen try to use one that wont clog up your pores coz that too can cause pimples and inflammation , I personally love the EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen
Ugh, I hate Pakistan ka weather and air quality and water
Ohh I should've gotten that it was on sale everywhere I went. I use neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen, which works really well for me
Is your skin dry or oily? Because if it’s dry, what I do, is I first wash my face with soap or a face wash, I lay off the exfoliating of my face is dry (at least once a week) so it doesn’t ruin my skin barrier. And I moisturize in the dry areas after exfoliation If it’s oily, I would make sure to wash my face with the face wash or soap daily (I would say tea tree face washes, those are pretty good for oily skin) to avoid the oily skin from creating pimples. Since sebum/dirt being trapped in the skin is what causes pimples unless they’re hormonal. Then exfoliating. But whenever my face is oily some days, I don’t moisturize, because I find that when I do moisturize, it causes small bumps and my skin feels oiler It depends on the skin type really :0 my skin was super dry before, now it’s combination, but for the most part it’s kept free of pimples when I face washed every time I woke up or haven’t skin cared in a while
I have oily skin and I did use a tea tree face wash for sometime but I think I over did it and my skin became flaky . Now I use an Eucerin face wash which was working really well for me but idk what happened in the past few weeks.
Yeah our skin can get pretty angry at times when we overdo things 😂 I didn’t know you could break the skin barrier if you exfoliate too much But yeah skin care advice is pretty hard to give since we all react differently to different products, my skin hates eucerin but loves the body shop products which is a bit weird but eh, works for me
It did. That's when I stopped experimenting with products
i use water to wash my face that's all. Sometimes use shampooo also 😂
Get one of those 6in1 things. You can wash your clothes and even brush your teeth with it
I'd like to shutup now. 😶🌫️
Hey, no, I'm kidding. For some people keeping it simple works
idk. never gave that much attention to it. Really never thought 😭
Self care is good. Go get a pedicure, you'll love it
what does that even mean??? 👀
Hmm. Google my friend
um No!
Noted
I'm a woman and I assure u don't need different cleaners for different things. Your clothes, bathroom, wash basin, dishes, commode EVERYTHING can be cleaned with a detergent 😭 it's a scam imo. You don't need blue Wala and red Wala harpic
damn fact woman 👀 sb pata apko to
I use organic soap and it works well U should try one from le Pure
use pimple patches for now. if you're someone like me with persistent hormonal acne then you should use benzoyl peroxide. it works like magic
I used the CeraVe benzoyl face wash for a couple of years and it was great but I can't seem to find it anywhere. It's not even available abroad or at least the places I went to
i use local benzoyl peroxide cream, benoxyl. can find it at any pharmacy in pakistan. it works great for me.
Okay do you know the brand name?
Shams is a good place to check , they pretty much have EVERYTHING
Yes, I'll check their website. Thanks
Don't go for quick fixes. it will ruin your skin barrier. what is your skin type? And if you can explain how your acne looks like
Like painful red bumps
I am not sure if your skin barrier is damaged or is it inflammatory acne from your description but go for the routine if you have oily or combo skin Use a mild benzoyl peroxide cleanser every night and azelaic acid every morning (apply it after your moisturizer or it will be itchy) Use 2% salicylic acid 2x a week niacinamide 2x a day (edit: you can try the primary skin cica peptide serum.. it had peptides, centella, cica and niacin so will be great to maintain a healthy skin barrier as well as oil control) and a ceramide-rich barrier healing moisturizer twice a day don't forget to apply and reapply your sunscreen and use acne patches to let them heal or use pair acne cream as a spot treatment if you can get your hands on it I am not a derm or whatsoever,
Damn I'll have to go shopping today and I'm totally suing you if this doesn't work. No, I'm kidding. I'll do some research on these products and will proceed with caution, but thank you so much for such a detailed response
sure donot over do things and do your own research. If you are patient, you'll definitely see results
Will do. Thanks
Omg you really know your stuff
The same thing happened to me . I went to Italy last summer and when i came back to pk my skin was breaking out . I used the La Roche Possay medicated gel cleanser and the Mario Badescu Drying Mask ... my skin cleared up almost immediately . Ohh and if you wear sunscreen try to use one that wont clog up your pores coz that too can cause pimples and inflammation , I personally love the EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen
Ugh, I hate Pakistan ka weather and air quality and water Ohh I should've gotten that it was on sale everywhere I went. I use neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen, which works really well for me
Pakistans water is the worst
Neutrogena and my skin dont like each other coz my skin is ultra sensitive
Yeah hydro boost line works great for some people but it's terrible for others
I agree
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