Why do I breakout anytime I use any product on my face?

Question

Please help! I am 27, male. I know I need to use mositurizer and sunscreen, but everytime I do I breakout. I've tried all sorts of stuff from cheap stuff to exspensive stuff. I've tried stuff that claims not to clog pores, and I've tried stuff for acne. Though I always break out. Even when I wash my face with any sort of soap, I break out. Same situation, good stuff, cheap stuff. They all make me break out. What can I do to get a clearer complexion. So far that only thing I have been able to do to get a clear complexion is to not put ANY PRODUCT on my face at all, and just rinse my face clean. Then my skin clears up. Just to mention a couple of things that sitting in my med cabinet right now that have made me break out are: VitalCare Vitamin E Oil, ROC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream, Loreal Visible Results Moisturizing Cream, Neutrogena Men Face Lotion

Answer 1

It seems that you are putting way to much products on your face. Years ago, I have experienced getting breakouts and when one facial cleanser doesn't work I change it immediately. I think the key to your problem is finding one cleanser that doesn't make you break out and stick to it! That's what I did. I think it might also be a reaction of chemical residues left on your face from the different products you have been putting on. So stick to one product.

I have been using Saint Yves for years(8Years). I use their apricot facial radiating scrub, the renewal cream moisturizer, and most recently their eye and face stree free gel. and I have to say it works for me.

I exfoliate twice (morning and night) a day.

After my morning exfoliating routine I dab on the renewal cream moisturizer all over (it has alpha and beta hydroxy acids which renews the skin cells) and the eye and face stress free gel(only around my eyes to relieve it's puffiness).

At night, after exfoliating to remove the day's grime away I put Panoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide), which i have also been using for 8 years,on my face. It's main ingredient is oxygen and oxygen is what prevents the pimple from growing into this huge balloon on my face. Oxygen is what kills the bacteria in the pimple. One down side though is that it creates a black mark, that makes the pimple look burnt. BUT one good thing with Panoxyl or any benzoyl peroxide brand is that it prevents scarring. So just live with the black spot for a while and it will naturally come off as you exfoliate without leaving a pock mark on your face.

If you want a gentler facial cleanser, there's always Cetaphil. Apparently it's so gentle that doctors advice mothers to use this for bathing their new born babies. I have not tried using Cetaphil though, so i can't give you sound advice on how the effects would be like on adults.

For me, one key element in maintaining your skin is to drink Vitamin E. Vitamin E renews the cells and promotes to having a good heart and healthy muscles. I also eat apples, apples also do have alpha and beta hydroxy acids (just as i have stated above it revitalizes the cells on your skin) . I also drink fresh orange juice. Aside from the Vitamin C you get from it, it also helps boost the immune system.

Lastly, I excersise. When you excersis, you pump in more air into your body. Getting oxygen into the system makes every cell of your body healthy. But most of all, sweat. Sweat is the skins natural disinfectant. Sweat is acidic in nature so when it comes out, it also cleans your skin cells.

I hope this entry can help you in your problem. Good Luck!

Answer 2

if just rinsing with water works, then do that because for some people they dont need any cleanser and they work better using just water. but i think you've got sensitive skin and probably allergic to oil and fragrance. go for the basics.

have you tried neutrogena liquid wash yet? the pump bottle one. its the most basic cleanser ever that works just great. it does not contain any harmful ingredients. all are mild and great for every type of skin.

i'm not sure about men's moisturizer...never looked through their ingredients, but why not try something simple and mild (again) such as biotherm. it contains lots of water to keep your skin moisturised. if you're not allergic to oil, use natural oil to moisturize it. if you are allgeric to oil, use water based stuff. all your products must be non-comedogenic, fragrance free, oil free for a start. read the ingredients before you purchase your next product.

Answer 3

Dude you could even have an allergy to some chemical in these products.

Sounds like you have jedi sensitive skin! Get yourself to a dermatologist.

Is it just skin on your face, or anywhere? Have you tried a suntan lotion called P20? Its genius stuff, works differently than anything else (on some kind of chemical level!!) - but would try a tiny bit somewhere before slapping it all over your face.

Answer 4

I used to have the same problem and the last time I went for a facial,the person who did my face said that I should avoid using those cream base products because I have oily face,so suggested to change to gel based products and use an acne control astringent.Now,what I only use is L'oreal revitalift at night after using their acne control astringent and in the morning after washing my face I use sunblock gel base.Why don't you see a dermatologist and maybe she/he can help you with your problem

Answer 5

Ask your doctor to recommend a Dermatologist, and let them test your skin. Believe it or not, sometimes the problem is your HAIR and not your skin. Apparently, our hair produces oils that for obvious reasons get on our facial skin. This can cause "oily" skin, when in actual fact, if you treat the cause (the hair follicles) you will treat the symptoms.

My friend tried EVERYTHING, until a very smart lady at the beauty salon gave her this advice. My friend now has beautiful skin AND hair.

Answer 6

Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.

Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?

Answer 7

I've had luck just using an aftershave cream lotion. Currently I'm using a Brut product. Definately stay away from regular lotions and oils.

Answer 8

I have the same problem. I never use anything on my face except for Ponds cold creme because it is the only thing that won't make me break out. Get a small tub ($3-5) and try it out for a week.

Answer 9

Go to a dermatologist so they can find out what the commonalities there are in the products that you are using that's causing you to break out. Or you can look at the ingredients in all the products to see.

Answer 10

You have very sensitive skin, i suggest you refer to a dermatologist, but try to stick to whats best for you, if ts just washing and cleansing, then stick to it!