my skin's oily but when washed gets dry & flaky! help!?

Question

I use a cucumber toner from Bath & Body Works that makes it feel less tight and dry, but it's still somewhat flaky; even after using an exfoliating scrub or mask. I sometimes use proactiv but lately use cream cleansers from Neutrogena. I can't find a foundation that I can use with my skin without it looking blotchy because of my flaky skin, no matter what I do; I also need one that's light, because it tends to make my face oilier and more susceptive to breakouts. Any advice?

Answer 1

Don't' put so much crap on your face. You have to let it heal. Wash your face gently 2 times a day. I'm guess you try and scrub off the dry skin... that just makes things worse.

These websites might help...

http://www.aaaskindoctor.com/oilyskin.html

http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/dry_skin.html


If problems persist go see a dermatologist!!

Answer 2

You need to pick up bare minerals. You need a toner like the one that Proactiv offers to balance your PH then find a light weight moisturizer with no alcohol content. Good luck.

Answer 3

my friends face always gets dry..and flaky in the winter. if u look online i think their is a special cream for that

Answer 4

Don't use soap on your face. Use "Noxema" skin cream, wear some under your make-up. My friend does that and has beautiful skin. Unless its inherited.

Answer 5

Try an oil free moisturizer. Oil of Olay has good ones.

Answer 6

Go and buy stuff for oily skin, They have cleansers, makeup and everything

Answer 7

you need a moisturizer for combination skin

Answer 8

instead of washing it use ponds facial wipes.that is what i use.

Answer 9

i think u should go to dermatoligist