help with my skin?

Question

im am a pre-teen.
and i know its about the time when
pimples and acne come in. but to prevent it all
im using that proactiv stuff. i must say that it works like a
charm. but the problem is that the stuff is drying out my skin!
i hate it. people say that green tea helps but i hate rubbing tea on my skin in the morning. please help me try and make it smooth again!
=D

Answer 1

is the repairing lotion not working? You could try Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer or Dove Sensitive Essential Day Lotion. Also Avon sells really great inexpensive acne products. I have used the Avon Puriphying Gel Cleanser. I liked it better than ProActiv because it was only one step and it worked just as good if not better. Avon also has HydraRadiance Moisturizing Day Lotion.

Answer 2

Not everybody gets acne. But everybody gets the odd pimple or two and its not a big deal, as a pre-teen it has more to do with hormones than anything. You really need to find out what your skin type is. If using proactiv is drying out your skin then you might have normal/combination skin, where you get oil on your nose and chin possibly your forehead. Acne skincare always has a drying chemical in it to rid your skin of excess sebum (oil). Having normal to dry skin and using acne skincare products is only going to dry out your skin even more. And rubbing your face with green tea will do you no good either, it is referred to as an astringent which again rids your skin of oil, making it dry, tight and flaky. I would strongly suggest that you switch to a combination skincare product possibly a three step system like clinique. A basic system where you have a gentle soap to take off oil and dirt, a toner to exfoliate and get the deep down dirt, and a cream to help keep your face smooth and soft.

Answer 3

The best product I ahve found is called Timeless Prescription 3-step acne care system along w/there anti blemish lotion. I tried everything about my acne and things didn't work or it dried out my skin. With this stuff my skin actually felt soft and smooth. I love it and my skin has never looked better. You can get it online @ www.marketamerica.com/beautyperfection

I hope this helps and good luck

Answer 4

If you can find vichy or the face shop products then try them. They're not bad and don't leave your skin dry.

Answer 5

dryness in skin should be supplemented by moisturizers..
it's the only way to hydrate it..
if you're in any skin care regimen, apply moisturizer last.

Answer 6

god, proactiv never worked for me.... the only thing that worked for me is apricot blockhead and blemih control... it makes my skin smooth.. and acnee free.. withough making a hole on my pocket

Answer 7

You can put on moisturizers. If that doesn't work, you could always ask your doctor.

Answer 8

apply honey on your skin