Skin/ Facial Tips?

Question

I would like some tips on making my skin look great. I usually use topical, perscription acne products, but they usually cause my skin to become really dry. I would apreciate steps on facial masks, cleansing tips, getting rid of and keeping acne away, or anything that would help keep my skin looking healthy and gorgeous. Also, I have oily skin. Throughout the day, my face gets shiny. Its not horrible, but I would like some tips to help reduce the shine on my face. Oh, and if you have any tips on make up that would help improve or maintain my face, that would be great too. These don't have to be "at home" remedies. I am willing to spend money.
All answers are appreciated.
Thanks so much.
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Answer 1

Here is my best advice:

There is a really awesome foundation by Almay called "Clear Complexion Make-up." They sell 3 different kinds - one for oily skin, one for combo skin and one for dry skin. I use the oily skin one, and it really covers up all blemishes and it also helps heal pimples. It totally does NOT get oily or cakey either. It's about 10 bucks, but it really works great! I have oily skin and and I wear this make up the whole day without my face getting like an oil slick. (my face used to oil up about an hour after putting on make up.)

Here is something that will help keep your skin clear and also even out skin tone and dry up oil without over drying and making you face feel tight and dry:
Make yourself a cup of green tea using 2 tea bags. (this part is optional = crush a vitamin C tablet into powder and add it to your tea.) Let the tea cool. Apply some of the tea to your skin and let it dry. (If you use the Vitamin C, some of it will settle at the bottom of the glass, so you have to stir it right before applying it to your face.) Use each day to see a smooth wonderful result!
Hope this helps! good luck :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Don't use ProActive.
You need to get into a good routine, and use it twice a day, in the morning and at night before you go to bed.
Use a good, foaming cleanser. A foaming cleanser will get rid of the excess oil and leave your skin feeling squeaky clean. RoC has a really nice one, as do Dove, Neutrogena and Simple Oil Control.
After you cleanse, use an alcohol free toner. Again, I like the Simple Oil control toner.
Use an oil-free moisturiser after you tone. Try Neutrogena, Nivea Visage, Avene, or Simple Oil Control's light moisturiser.
Use a scrub twice a week. Don't exfoliate directly over the pimples because you will inflame and possibly infect them.
Use a clay or charcol mask once, no more than twice a week. Clay or charcol will absorb the oil and draw out the acne.
If your acne is still bad, you can try using an acne gel after you cleanse. Try Benzac, Oxy5, Clean and Clear, or Clearasil. They're good.
A good foundation for you would be one from the Dermatologica range, because it has no talc in it so it won't clog up your poores.

Answer 4

you can try using proactiv for your acne but if its not too bad try using aveeno clear complexion bar..its amazing i love it..oh and i have oliy skin 2 it makes your skin soft while clearing your skin.. some facial masks that are good are the ones with avocado..chamomile...aloe, vitamen e&c, honey and some other natural products, keeping acne away is hard but one thing you could do is wash your face 2-3 times..in the morining, after your make-up has been on your skin for awhile and before you go to bed. also the makeup you should use is water-based, hypoallergenic and oil-free (ie neutrogena). what you can use to take away shine from your face are these clean and clear oil blotting sheets..you can find them at shoppers..or any place they sell over the counter skin treatments. these sheets are awesome..your face becomes matte and you can use them over make-up because it wont smudge! hope this helps! good luck =)

Answer 5

I would recommend trying Mary Kay. They have a fantastic product called the Miracle Set. You get a 3-in-1 cleanser, anti-aging mosturizer, day and night solution. It comes in two different formulas normal/dry and combination/oily. Plus you get a foundation with the set for $104.00. Find a Mary Kay consultant in your area and she will give you a free facial to try the products before you buy them. That way she will give you make up tips and advice. You can go to the Mary Kay website to find a consultant.

Answer 6

for facials:
the avocado mask: one avocado mashed, apply all over face for 30 min. this is great for moisturizing.
the egg white mask: separate to eggs and apply egg white all over face for 5 min. then rinse of. this helps for tightening pores.
the facial scrub: mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar with 2 tabled spoons milk to form a past. gently rub on face for 1 min and then rinse off. this helps to clear skin and exfoliate.
for your oily skin, you could buy some blotting papers or you could use a toilet seat cover, yes it sounds weird but it works! wash your face in snow or else apply and ice cube all over face to tighten face for a healthy glow. i would consider buying a toner, the body shop has some nice ones. then get a facial moisturizer (i like olay or nutrigena) and a gentle cleanser or scrub(they have some nice organic ones at wild oats and i like st.ives apricot scrub). hope that helps

Answer 7

Your acne Rx probably contains alcohol. When you go back for your next prescription, ask for "cream" instead of gel or pads. Wash your face with a mild face wash, and moisturize.

Answer 8

wow you wouldn't believe it. i just got proactive solution, the thing for acne on TV, but its so much more than acne, it cleared my face up but my skin is a lot lighter and healthier, also softer. if you get it, which i recommend, the repairing lotion is so good. it moisturizes the skin and has hazel extract. i love it!!!! also, it doesnt clog pres and they have their own special make up on the website www.proactivsolution.com i read the booklet and its supposed to be real good stuff, but im a guy and dont wear make up.

Answer 9

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