Alright, so i have extremely dry skin,and i also have acne prone skin. I have been trying different moisterizers out forever. And honestly, i am sick of it cuz i have not been able to find one that works. They ALL seem so greasy and shiney afterwards, and if they arent, then i have dry skin after i put them on. I already know what to look for Oil free. and all that. My skin is retarded
ShadeMartin answered Monday July 10 2006, 1:22 am: You say you have acne prone and dry skin, but that your moisturizer is oil-free and shouldn't be giving you grief. Maybe the problem you're having is related to the type of facial cleanser you're using. If you are using a cleanser with harsher acne fighting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, or a scrub with fine little granules meant to "exfoliate" your skin (like Clean & Clear's "micro-scrubbers"), this could be why its freaking out. Extreme irritation. I don't know how old you are, but my skin started changing when I was about 18. I couldn't use the harsher acne products like Clearasil, Oxy, or even Neutrogena. Suddenly ( and it did feel like it happened suddenly), I had adult skin and had to start using gentler products, like Aveeno, Clinique, and Cetaphil. Crappily, they're more expensive, but of course worth it. So try using less abrasive cleansers, even beware of some make-up remover wipes that can be drying.
PS> Try this product also: Merle Norman "Miracol". Its a liquid (that calls itself a lotion) you brush on your face (avoiding your eyes, of course) and let sit for about 10 minutes. It burns a little when you put it on, and you'll find yourself thinking: "Hmm, how can it be moisturizing my face when it feels like its on fire?" but it does. Anyway, you leave it on for about 10-20 minutes(don't try to talk or anything), it dries up, and you rinse it off. I don't know how, but in about 2 or 3 days, it just solves every problem with your face, dryness, oiliness, acne. You don't have to use it all the time, thats how well it worked for me, and I have combo skin like yours. Its about $15 and lasts forever. Get the kind with the brush applicator.
xxsima answered Sunday July 9 2006, 11:22 pm: I've found that Olay's moisturizers work really well. Try Olay Complete Defense SPF 30 Daily UV Moisturizer. It's about 13 bucks. Olay products tend to be a little more expensive than regular facial products. Moisturizers with sunblock are great for your skin, especially since its summer time, and you're out and about all of the time, so it protects your skin while moisturizing it.
advicefashionista answered Sunday July 9 2006, 11:07 pm: Well, this may seem silly, but when i had that problem I used a dove night lotion(even when it was in the morning, it doesnt matter). It is for making your skin more radiat, but it also works to nursish it! hope this helps! [ advicefashionista's advice column | Ask advicefashionista A Question ]
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