Getting grey and still get spots ... what to do?

Question

I am in my late thirties and I am STILL getting spots -- little pimples that show up around my temples, forehead, on my neck under my ears. Obviously I clean my face every morning and evening and use a clean towel. I have a reasonably healthy diet, so it's not a chocolate or deli meat thing. I suspect the problem is from smog and dust -- I live in an urban area far away from any sea breeze, and when I go to the seaside my skin clears up. I have tried cleaner and toner for sensitive skin, Oxy products (too drying - I am concerned about wrinkles!), tea tree oil (better than Oxy but still quite drying) ... any ideas?

Answer 1

go to a dermatologiest. Maybe you have Rosacea instead of ance.

Answer 2

It is a common myth that chocolate can cause pimples, which really isn't true. it's all in the oil glands that produce oil. called the sebatious glands, when the poor traps the oil and bacteria it gets infected and you get an outbreak. a pimple.

the best thing to do is not to have products that are too oily. like a moisterizer. choose a product that is for your skin type.

also stay away from products that are too drying it can cause inflamation making the conditon worse.

Keep it simple, everyday wash normal. cleanser, toner so that the ph balance returns to normal faster, and a moisterizer with an spf. every few days use an exfoliant, this will help remove dead skin cells off the surface which will help keep the porse, from getting clogged. once a week use a mask. this is not only pampering but it helps control the oil as well.

try something for combination skin. not sensitive skin. aveeno products are quite good, and inexpensive.

Answer 3

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