about face skin care, what do you use?

Question

I basically use only a facial scrub and sometimes face lotion. Sometimes I'm a little shy to ask a girl about skin care cuz i dont want them to think of me as a girly guy >.< lol so my question is what sort of things should i be doing to keep a clean face. I get acne like maybe once a month so I dont face to many acne problems. I always seem to get the ones that hurt when you touch it :( I think they are called nodules or something. Also sometimes I don't know how I do it but I don't pick on my pimple, just use my acne wash and it still leaves a red mark or spot >.< should I be trying another product?

Answer 1

If you use a facial scrub everyday it can sometimes cause irritation and redness. It's best to use a scrub a few times a week. A simple cleanser will work fine for daily use. Free and Clear Liquid Cleanser is a good one to use. It won't cause redness or clog your pores. If your skin is oily, you may be able to skip using a lotion, as it produces enough moisture.

As for acne products, I've used retin-a and it works very well. It is a prescription cream, but it's well worth the money. Your skin is more sensitive to sunlight when using it, but an spf 50 sunblock will protect it.

Seeing a dermatologist would be beneficial to see exactly what you need.

Answer 2

Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask has benzoyl peroxide & clay. It works best as a mask.

Oxy 10 Face Wash & Pan Oxyl bar soap are good benzoyl peroxide products that help kill the bacteria that cause acne. Use it in the evening & avoid sun exposure since BP makes the skin more sun sensitive.

Salicylic acid products work too - check out the ones made by Neutrogena. http://neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_18.asp?lProductLineID=1

My favorite spot treatment is Desert Essence Blemish Stick. It has tea tree oil & is available at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, etc.

Some resources about skin care:
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/grow/body_stuff/acne.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/acne_scars.html
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=29
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/beautiful/prevent_acne.html

Answer 3

I use Mary Kay Cosmetics. They have a new line for men.. it's call MKmen... they have soap and shaving cream and a lot of other neat stuff! I would start there! Just go to marykay.com and type in your zip code to find a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant near you!

Answer 4

I'm not so sure about that type of pimple although i know what you mean but you can definitely try putting a piece of ice on it throughout the day and it will help reduce the redness. hope this helps!!