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exfoliating
i dont whether its the dry winter weather or prescription acne cream but anyway my face especially my cheeks, forehead and around my lips are peeling alot so i was wondering how often i should exfoliate my skin? i use lotion i was using cetaphil which worked pretty well but i ran out of the sample and a tub thing is expensive so ive jus been usin body lotion on my face and it doesnt seem to do anything really!
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Alright first of all, don't put body lotion on your face...spare yourself. That stuff has scents/oils/chemicals that is meant for your body, not facial skin, it'll irritate your acne.
The creams you're using (probably benzaclin, duac, retin-a, or differin right?) are going to make your face dry for about a month or so, but after the drying is over, your skin will start to clear. Use a moisturizer your dermatologist reccomends or neutrogena day cream (and night cream for before bed).
As the other person said, foundation will make the dryness and your skin worse, but if you have acne I understand that you'll want to cover it up. Make sure you buy good makeup, nothing cheap. No covergirl or anything.
Exfoliate once a week, or less if neccessary if you're using prescription acne creams. Once you're through with those, exfoliating can be done twice to three times a week. Skin gets easily irritated while on the creams, and exfoliating is basically manual irritation.
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Don't exfoliate yet. It will make it raw
So supposedly, you're supposed to do that 1-2 times a week.
I had this happen about 2 days ago.
So get a lotion and use a lot of it, rub it into all the dried out spots. Wait for your skin to soak it in and continue putting lotion on (in the same hour or some time later)Just do it.. at least 3 times because you really need some moisture.
**Water does not help.
**It will be best to take a shower and then put lotion on.
**Don't wear any makeup. Foundation/powder will make it worse.
**Use a light moisturizer in the morning.
Before you go to bed.. put a lot of lotion on over night.
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