I have a few acne patches, but the rest of my face is dry and gets kind of flaky sometimes. I wash my face with a gentle soap every day that shouldn't dry my skin out, so I don't understand.
How do I treat the dryness and the acne at the same time?
2007-10-17 12:30:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
1] buy a face wash [ not bar soap - they don't work well for dry skin ], toner, sunscreen, and moisturizer for combination skin. Use wash, toner on oily areas, and sunscreen in AM; and wash, toner on oily areas, and moisturizer in PM.
2] buy Aapri or St Ives apricot scrub - use twice a week, scrubbing gently with fingers. Will remove all dead skin, and uncover fresh unclogged skin below.
3] use acne cream or gel on any spots
4] use only non-comedogenic [ doesn't cause zits ] makeup [ labeled on package ].
5] drink 1/2 gallon of water a day
6] take a good multivitamin with minerals every day
2007-10-17 12:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a cleanser and a toner all over your face. Then ONLY moisturize the dry areas.
2007-10-17 19:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by musicgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat first the acne and if it gets better, then that's the time for you to resolve your dry skin problem.
2007-10-17 19:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by criche 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋