Good skin what is the secret?

Question

Any tips or hints. I suffer from blocked oily but also dry.....have a breakout each month. Have spent a fortune on this and that but cannot seem to get to the bottom of it with a good routine that works.

Answer 1

8 8oz glasses of water a day, 2x daily cleansing and moisturizing and a well balanced diet that is low in saturated fats and high in dark green leafy vegetables and fish. Also, if you wear make up, be sure it is noncomedogenic and remove it completely at the end of the day, be sure to moisturize at night as well. Cetafil is a good moisturizer and they make a good soap too. Combination skin is very common and treating it daily is the best approach.

Answer 2

I have the same skin as you do. I am 45 now and my skin has been beautiful for over 20 years. I gave up drinking a lot of milk. I was told by a skin specialist that it would decrease my break outs and it did. I use a basic cleanser and toner every day. I moisturize the dry areas only. Use a skin care program. I use Body Shop stuff. I think unclogging those pores at least once a month with a facial done at home or by an aestetician is the answer. I eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruit and few processed foods. I rarely eat deep fried things. I get lots of sleep and I do the best to keep stress levels lower. Stress often triggers acne, so think peaceful thoughts. I wear only a light powder and sometimes concealer if I have dark circles under my eyes but otherwise my skin is flawless of scarring or wrinkles. Stay out of the sun and wear a sunscreen as much as you can. I have pale skin that tans easily and dark hair. I look latin but I am not.

Answer 3

Ok. First, drink plenty of water. Eat a healthy diet with vegetables and fruits and foods that have antioxidants. Also, take a vitamin E tablet every day (400 I.U.) Don't take too much. Just one 400 I.U. (one tablet) a day is fine. Vitamin E does wonders for your skin.

If you have marks and blotches on your skin wash with Parker's Skin Success Complexion Soap twice a day - morning and night - every day. Don't use any other soap on your face except that one if you can help it. Also, get a good toner/astringent like Neutrogena and get an spf 30 face moisturizer for daytime use. If you're using Neutrogena toner, use the same brand moisturizer (untinted). Don't use too many different brands.

Every day, wash with the complexion soap, dry your face, put a little toner on a cotton and wipe your newly washed face to get any lodged dirt out. Then in the morning put on the moisturizer with the sunblock. In the night put on a night-time moisturizing cream.

Once a week use an exfoliant like a St. Ives scrub and if you want to be really thorough - another day in the week (at least 3 days in between) use a masque.

Yea, it sounds detailed and difficult. But it isn't so bad. You get into a routine. And it works. Your skin will be smooth and healthy looking. You won't even need makeup.

P.S. For the oil walk with a packet of oil wipes in your purse. The oil isn't a total curse. People with oily skin don't get wrinkles as easily.

P.P.S. Except for the Parkers Complexion Soap, all other brand names are optional. Just follow the basic steps and use dependable brands.

Answer 4

Firstly, as you've probably heard drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy balanced diet both help to keep clear skin.

Secondly, use a good exfoliating wash- i would recommend 'Clean & Clear- Exfoliating Daily Wash', because from experience i know it is good!! It is oil free so will not add any extra unneeded oils to yours skin (especially if your skin is already oily like you said), and it has micro-beads that are good for unblocking pores and for removing oil.

Thirdly, use a nice moisturiser. A good moisturiser that absorbs oil to remove skin shininess, effectively controls the making of any new shine while also making your skin soft is ' Nivea Visage Young- Control It Moisturiser'. It removes and controls the shine that oily skin causes so well, that i was actually able to put the moisturiser on just before going out without looking like i'd just put moisturiser on!!!

>Most women get a breakout each month. I still do, but they are so much better than usual. I used to get atleast one white-head each month during a breakout, but i havn't had a white-head for months!!
>Using these products my skin is so much clearer than it used 2 be, and people have actually commented and asked how i get it so clear, even though i don't wear foundation unlike most people my age.

Answer 5

I had the same problem and I tried for years - this is what worked for me...

1. Stop using makeup for a period of time to see it the breakouts are being worsened by this.
2. Use Eve lom cleanser in the evening (combination of oils that stop blocked pores and re-establish your circulation flow - its really is fantastic)
3. use Origins never a dull moment enyzme scrub in the morning
4. Use black opal skin retexurising complex last thing at night
5. Try to drink at least 2litres of water a day.
6. Go to the sauna once a week
7. a faster (but costly option) is to do a "green peel" - also called a herbal peel ......
if you follow all these steps you'll not only get rid of your blemishes / blocked pores/ dry skin - you'll have fresh looking healthy skin....hope this helps

Answer 6

It sounds like you have the same type of skin as I do- combination skin, with oil collecting mostly in your t-zone (forehead and nose) while your cheeks and chin can get dry and flaky, am I right? Well, I will tell you what I do and maybe it will work for you.

First off, I use the Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Scrub in the shower each morning to exfoliate. It is specially formulated to unclog pores in the T-zone area. Next, I always moisturize. No matter how oily your skin can get, you still need to moisturize, because the oiliness is caused by the skin trying to produce its own moisture. Using a moisturizer can help to regulate oil production over time. I use Neutrogena Healthy Defense Tinted Moisturizer. It's oil-free so it won't clog pores, and it also contains SPF 30 to prevent against sun damage. It's got a light tint, too, so it can help cover any redness or blotchy areas you might have. After that, I use Neutrogena Healthy Tint. It's a sheer foundation that contains salcylic acid, which is an anti-acne medication. At night I wash my face thoroughly a couple of times with plain water before I use my Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser. I finish with Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer, another oil-free moisturizer that also contains salcylic acid. This routine helped me get my skin under control, but you do have to give it a couple of weeks before you will probably start to see a difference.
Another thing I wanted to recommend to you was possibly getting on a birth-control pill that is proven to clear up skin, such as Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I use it, and it really seems to help me steer clear of those monthly breakouts. Also, if your problem is severe to start out with, which it doesn't sound like it is, you might need to visit a dermatologist and have him/her get you on some anti-acne antibiotics or prescription-strength medicated cream to clear up your skin initially before you start your skin care routine. It depends on how bad it is right now. Try the routine first, though, and see how your skin does before taking any other measures. Good luck!

Answer 7

My skin colour was horrendous a couple of months ago. I had spots and didnt look well. Since i have drunk at least 2 litres of water each and every day and eaten meat too. Meat may not be for you but try some nutritional food.

Fruit such as satsumas, bananas and plums are very good at helping to.

Sit down every night from now on, with a whole jar of water (should be at least 5 glasses worth) and drink away slowly and watch some tv at the same time. Eat some fruit along with it too.

Answer 8

I would definately recommend a facial. You can get them form as little as £25 in some places. These proffesionals are trained on giving you the best skin care advice.

In the past I have tried to "Self prescribe" my skin types and needs and I estimate I have spend hundreds, maybe thousands of pounds in purchasing the wrong product.

I would like to advise that you do not go to your Makeup counters in department stores - ie: Clinique, Estee Lauder etc as they will only try and sell you these products - not what your skin really needs. They are firstly sales people - NOT dermatologists.

A good Dermatologist/Beautician will give you advice on your current skincare routine and what products are not working for you - and what ones are.

The problem people with oily skin have is that they use harsh products that typically dry the skin out creating a more Matt finsih - but this is only temporary. When this happns the skin cries out that its unusually dry therefore creating more sebum making the skin oiler thn it was before!

It is all about getting the right balance. Of course as we all know water helps a great deal, Vitamin E is also a good supliment to take. Good diet etc.

My advice would be save yourself another expensive moisturiser and go and book in to see a professional who will help you out and point you in the right direction.

It is best not to take advice from someone elses skin care regime as each of us has different skin and what works for one could mean hideous pimples and grease for another.

Here is an awesome product for researching what you are currently putting on your skin:

http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Bible-Wrinkles-Everything-Between/dp/1877988227

Most Beaticuans have a copy of this and use it for reference.

I hope this helps - Go on treat yourself. It will be the best £30 you've spent on your skin.

Answer 9

drink plenty of water - at least 8 glasses a day. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg and get some exercise. simplify your skincare routine and use a good cleanser and a moisturiser. Try some evening primrose tablets to see if that helps with the hormonal breakout each month. And try not to pick at spots!

Answer 10

Plenty of water, 6 - 8 glasses a day. Gillian Mckeith has some great tips on which foods to stay away from as well depending on whether oily or dry etc., she has a website and lots of books out.