Dry skin and pimples ?

i use simple face wipes to clean my face every day as i find that soap and water dries out my skin. lately iv found that my nose is constantly covered in pimples and dry skin. it can be covered up with make up but as i dont wear make up every day is there any product i could use other than soap that could clear it up ??


i have to be careful wat i use as i have really dry skin and some products affect it and make it worse ?? please help . thanks.
Dry skin and pimples ?
Hi,


Well first things first, you should be using an exfoliator at least once a week. I recommend the Microfine Refinisher from MAC. Exfoliating will help get rid of any dry skin cells causing new, fresh skin to show on your face (getting rid of dry patches).





You should also be using a facial moisturizer AT LEAST once a day, if not twice. I use one by The Body Shop, but know that sometimes it will take going through a couple of different brands until you really find which works best for you. Most moisturizers vary for light, dry, or very dry skin. Use your own discretion. Remember to use a moisturizer that is made for your face, not for your body.





I used to work for MAC and we have a product called Everyday Lotion Cleanser. It's a regular facial cleanser with more of a lotion-like feel to it, made especially for dry skin. I've also heard of people using Cetaphil %26amp; Phisoderm.





MAC products are hypoallergenic and people with sensitive skin often use our product.





Hope this helps!
Dry skin and pimples ?
try hemp facial moisturiser from The Body Shop
Reply:The face wipes can be drying your skin out. The material they are made out of can be drying out your skin. I used to use noxzema and that worked. I saw that noxzema had facial wipes and I tried them out to see if I would get the same result and I didn't. So try to see if you can get a product that is similar to the facial wipes but a liquid or something. i hope that helps.
Reply:i have bad dry skin to for the pimples dry netragena acne wash it will work but in like 3 days you will be so dry use a butter cream hand lotion on your face every day and befor mackup at night dry nivea
Reply:I have the same problem, or should I say HAD. I used to try this and that but I found that a simple face wash works best. St. Ives Apricot scrub...gets rid of the dead skin and cleans up the acne. :) Use twice a day and you should see good results. If you still have dry skin, use a little facial lotion and try to avoid your break out areas.
Reply:You have the same problem as me. You have sensitive skin and are allergic or intollerant to Simple products .... which is surprisingly quite common. If your skin is too dry it can get pimply so you need to find a good hydrating moisturiser that you are not allergic to. I am using a calming cream from Boots Botanics which has mallow in it. It's about 拢6.99 for a small tub and it seems to be helping me. Also avoid a cleanser that is too drying. You can get at a good pharmacist a mixture of wax and water very cheaply. It cleanses and it doesnt dry - a big bottle costs about 拢3 - 拢5 - ask at the counter for it. Drink plenty of water. Patience is essential by do try to rehydrate your skin and hopefully it will all balance out
Reply:I have the same thing. You put mosituriser on the dry bits then you get oily skin and pimples!


I use St Ives scrub (for sensitve skin) every night around my nose and other oily bits. I don't use the scrub on the drier parts of my face. Then in the morning, moisturise, with Nivea for dry skin. Seems to work for me. Occasionally when it dosen't work, say my face is really dry. I put loads of moisturiser on, then use pressed powder (can get it from Boots) to take the incredible shine off my face!
Reply:Use a mild exfoliator to get rid of the dead skin. Use a non comedogenic (does not cause pimples) moisturizer. You could try proactiv, but the repairing lotion component might be too much for you.


I have the same problem. I use an acne wash with benzoyl peroxide, a toner, antibiotic topical solution and moisturizer. Proactiv makes my skin too dry now.


If you are having a really hard time you may want to go to a dermatologist.


Check those face wipes as to what is in them. They may be clogging your skin if they have oils in them.
Reply:i have the same problem. my forehead and nose is very dry and flaky. my chin stays broke out. for about a week now ive used proactive solution and it has worked wonders on my chin. i still have dry skin though. i use oil free mousturizer. also the st ives apricot scrub it good for flaky dry skin. good luck! i know how you feel.
Reply:I get the same sort of problem, especially in the winter when the wind is harsh and the air inside is dry. I have skin that is both dry and oily at the same time, so even when my skin is flaking and feels tight, I have a lot of shine and periodic breakouts. I've found that acne medication just makes it worse for me because it dries out my skin further, leading to irritation and blocked pores. I wash with plain water and a soft facecloth every morning and night, and occasionally use Dove face wipes for sensitive skin. I also use Dove lotion for sensitive skin. I've tried other products, but these seem to be working best so far. Experiment with some different brands, and make sure what you're using is for sensitive skin so you run less chance of irritating your skin. Make sure to use a light moisturizer, even though this may seem contrary to logic when you want to dry up acne. And remember to drink lots of water.
Reply:i use PROACTIVE. have been for over 5 years. i had a combination of skin problems(dryness, oiliness, breakouts) i never wore make up,, but i know that since i have been using proactive.. it helps alot. they have a oil free moisturizer. all their products work for me.


before that i used tea tree products from the body shop (in most malls) and they did ok, or simple tea tree oil from longs, walgreens, any drug store should carry it)


you might just have to experiment with different products...take some good vitamins and drink lots of water (it does help) .. good luck :)
Reply:Try Noxema
Reply:Try and wean yourself off chemical based skin care of any kind. Consider using only certified organic skin care -- products made from only natural ingredients.





One great moisturising product is the Body Cream by miessence useable all over but perhaps worthwhile considering for face is one of their skin-type based moisturizing products.





Too many off the shelf products contain chemicals that can actually have an opposite effect on sensitive skins than what you are trying to acheive. Using the organic and nourishing Body Wash from the miessence range should not dry your skin in the first place.





You can check out more details about the products -- and more importantly read more about why you should avoid some chemically produced products -- facial wipes for instance often contain a chemical cocktail that can be pretty harsh on your skin:


http://www.saferalternative.com
Reply:You should'nt use any kind of fancy face washes etc. you should mostly use a bar of soap and water to keep your face clean which will prevent pimples and also get a pimple cream.
Reply:scrub your face with apricot scrub (heavy duty exfoliation), then with oatmeal soap (super moisturizing).





Then while your face is damp, slather on too much lotion. lubriderm in good. just keep rubbing your face till all the lotion is rubbed in.





The thing I realized a long time ago, is that if you have acne, makeup dosent hide it it just looks like you have a bunch of skin-colored bumps and the makeup doesn't go on quite right.





I have bad skin, but what I told you to do is what I do, and I just use a simple foundation powder. you can still see that my skin is imperfect, but it makes my skin look smother and not shiny. and I don't look like I am wearing an inch of makeup, which is how most girls look when they try to cover bad skin.
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