Clinique Acne Makeup Face problem!!!Acne, peeling, makeup, marks,and OIL!?
Ok we all know that acne is a BIG downer for self esteem! I'm sooo tired of having my face like this cuz jesuss it's hard to approach a guy when my face looks like this! I have very oily skiin but at the sametime my face is flaky and peeling, I always put on mouistirizer(clinique) but doesnt do much. After I wash my gace I put on my makeup(prescriptives)and I can see little flaky cracks on my face, and an hour later my face gets oily and my makeup looks nasty, it makes my face look oily/flaky/and my makeup looks caked cuz of the oil What can I do to STOP this?
ps: Ive used MAC and Clinique makeup and they do the same thing. Right now I wash my face with the Purpose bar.
My skin does the same thing...I can totally sympathize with you. I've found that using skin care products which have either salicylic acid and benzol peroxide work best for me. I actually use a few products, some have salicylic acid and others have benzol peroxide. Neutrogena's line of acne products is very good and reasonably priced. Be sure to incorporate an exfoliator to slough off the flaking skin.
Check the moisturizer you are using...you want to make sure it is non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores) and is oil-free. I've had a hard time finding a good moisturizer that fits this AND has a SPF of at least 15. The ones I like are from Bioelements (Sun Diffusing Moisturizer) and Philosophy. I haven't tried any from Neutrogena, so they might have a good one, too.
Another handy tool are the oil blotting tissues that you can get at the drug store -- they feel like tissue paper, not like kleenex. You press them on your skin and they absorb the oil. You can do this as often as you want during the day and it will not take off your makeup (make sure you press & lift the sheets, don't rub them across your skin).
As far as foundation goes, I'm still searching for the perfect one. I've been using Bare Minerals for a couple weeks and it seems very good. Some of the other mineral makeups didn't work well for me. I guess it's just a case of trial and error.
Ane prevention is always better then searching for a cure. No matter how many creams, herbs, or other products hit the market, nothing will make your skin look better then never having acne to begin with. It's difficult because some people have clearer skin then others, despite doing all of these things, a much clearer complexion is certainly possible if you can maintain control over all of the following items.
1. Don't wear too much makeup
This of course, ties in to number one above, but most teenage girls and women are not willing to go without any makeup at all. If you must wear makeup, keep it as light as possible. Layers of makeup prevent your skin cells from getting the oxygen they need, leading to dry, flaky skin, and giving acne a good place to take hold. So remember, none is best, but if you must, wear as little as possible.
2. Eat well
Again, this is a fairly well known way to prevent acne breakouts, but it is often ignored or forgotten about. Sweets, sugary foods, and anything with chocolate seems to intensify acne breakouts. Simply paying attention to what goes into your mouth each day, and sticking to a well balanced diets, with a healthy amount of fruits and vegetables, is another way to minimize acne, or even eliminate it altogether.
4. Keep your skin in good condition
It seems oh so simple, yet many people (especially teens) have a lot of trouble with this one. Dirt works its way into your pores and will often resurface as a skin eruption, and putting acne cream on a dirty face won't help, because it (literally) isn't getting to the root of the problem. Make sure you keep your skin (especially your face) clean and healthy. Use a good facial soap if possible, and avoid using any lotions or creams except those design to help fight acne.
4. Use the right shampoo
Okay, this may be the first one that is a little bit out of the common sense realm, but hear me out. For people who don't struggle with acne on other parts of their body, they will still have to deal with breakouts on their forehead. Most people who have acne only in this area will notice that their forehead is very oily, most all of the time. This may be caused by oil buildup in your hair, which is often the result of using the wrong kind of shampoo! Try to find a shampoo that leaves your hair dry and light, and doesn't leave an oily residue behind. This might be just what you were looking for.
5. Get a good night's sleep
Finally, never ever underestimate the healing, restorative power of a good night's sleep. The daily stress of life and living puts a tremendous strain on your body. A consistent lack of sleep prevents the body's immune system from operating at its peak capacity. Over time, this can create a very unhealthy body for you to have to live in. Be sure to go to bed early if possible, and get a good, full night of sleep. The amount of time you should sleep varies from person to person, but for a majority of us, it is 7-8 hours a night.
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What can I do to STOP this?
