Combination Skin...any pointers?

Question

I have combination skin because it is not oily but not dry, it is just like a median of the two. Anyway..My skin is ok there is always a new little zit somewhere! I wash my face twice a day with clean and clear. Everytime I get rid of a zit, there is a new one that formed somewhere else? How can I get not flawless skin (because that is impossible..I wish!) but clear skin that looks even? Please any advice would be great! Thanks!

Answer 1

The biggest mistake most girls make when dealing with combination skin is treating both areas of their face with the same product. This makes either the dry parts dry or the oily parts break out. The solution is pretty simple, luckily - wash your face twice a day with a mild cleanser. Depending on which part of your face gives you the most trouble, you can either choose a cleanser with salicylic acid (keeps away pimples; try Neutrogena) or a mild moisturizing cleanser (Dove Essentials).

As for your topical, an alcohol-free toner will help keep the surface of your skin even and free of dead skin.

Moisturizing is a two product area- you need a good strong moisturizer for dry spots (Dove again) and something with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide (Neutrogena, Clean & Clear) for the oily areas. When a zit pops up, treat it with a spot treatment (Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 is pretty good).

Hope this helps you! :)

Answer 2

I have the same problem as you!
I use "@MOSPHERE-Tea Tree Oil Face Wash" every other day.
I use a gentle facial scrub on the days I am not using the tea tree oil. I also moiturize only certain parts of my skin ( ie-my cheeks) in the morning because my skin is oily/dry. I like the Neutrgena Oil Free moisturizer. Also, if you can afford it...anything by Vichy is wonderful. You can find it all at the drug store.

Answer 3

try proactive products.