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I don't always wash my face before bed, even if I put on makeup (which I rarely do). I use either Clearasil Face Wash or Purpose in the shower. My skin isn't dry and it doesn't break out and I never use sunblock even though I'm so pale it's almost sickly. I use a light moisturizer only if I'm putting on foundation after so it goes on smoother but I can't tell the difference in my looks so I usually don't bother.
oh i do appreciate that trust me. i have an occasional zit but i have never had skin problems even when i was in school. Not once did i ever own nor did i ever use any clearasil type medicine. i get sweat pimples on my back from time to time but they go away after a couple days. just wear loose clothing.
I would give anything to get pimples only on my back and not my face.
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Originally Posted by jade408
I spent my teens and 20s with super clear skin, and now in my 30s I get breakouts! So unfair!
heck i hardly ever wash my face. i mean yeah i clean it but in the traditional sense of scrubbing it with a washcloth and soap, no. On occasion i will put a dab of body wash in my hands and gentle scrub my face but usually the only soap my face sees is the shampoo running over it when i rinse my hair. Even then i rarely get zits and my face is as clear as can be. guess im just blessed. i remember when i was a kid my Dad would wash his face like 3 times a day and would try to get me to do the same. I was like "why? i dont need to" and I was right.
You're lucky and should appreciate that. For all others, we need to attack our skin constantly with tons of chemicals and anti-everything creams.
I use a sulfur soap in the shower on my face sometimes to dry out the acne as much as possible and I wash my face at night with this facial cleansing thing that exfoliates and then further dries out the acne. After it's done it's thing, I put a moisturizing lotion on and then when I wake up I also have to put the moisturizing lotion on.
Along with countless trips to the spa to get different facial things performed because my face is so prone to acne and ugly skin problems. Half my income probably goes to my face.
Whoa. That does sound like an attack. Have you ever considered getting a prescription for accutane?
Wash face with Andalou Cleansing Milk
Boots No. 7 protect and perfect eye cream
Boots No. 7 protect and perfect serum
Andalou facial moisturizer w/ spf18
Body lotion on the body
If I put make-up on that day I dust on some minerals powder, bronzer on the cheeks, a pale eyeshadow, line my lids with powder liner, and throw on some mascara and lip gloss.
Night:
Remove make up with Neutrogena oil free make-up remover
wash face with Andalou Cleansing Milk
Boots No. 7 protect and perfect eye cream
Boots No. 7 protect and perfect serum
Andalou night cream
But I definitely didn't learn anything from my mom. She uses soap (regular soap, right now irish spring!) and vaseline on her face. Apparently it works fin for her. She is in her 60s and looks in her 40s.
I heard a lot of people who swear by vaseline (including Tyra Banks. And she does look good without makeup except for the dark circles) but I'm afraid to use it because it seems to be on the oilier side.
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Unfortunately, some of us aren't blessed with naturally good skin and have to work harder where the genes, climate and other factors are lacking. Besides, one is only young for so long. I intend to look decent well into my older years and at dusk when the makeup comes off.
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I had HORRIBLE acne as a teenager and I think I used every sort of cleanser, toner, lotion etc. on my face along with cover up daily. When I was in my early 20s I just stopped. By my mid 20s my face completely cleared up, and while I get the occasional pimple here and there, my skin is surprisingly clear. I don't think I've used concealer or any type of powder/cover-up in at least 3 or 4 years.
Same scenario here. I think its the hormones calming down. I still do concealers and BB Cream for coverage for uneven skin tone and dark circles.
I heard a lot of people who swear by vaseline (including Tyra Banks. And she does look good without makeup except for the dark circles) but I'm afraid to use it because it seems to be on the oilier side.
I use it, but my skin is dry. Great for shaping unruly eyebrows, dealing with dry heels and elbows. Also good for your lips. And to remove makeup in a pinch.
I always keep some around. It takes me longer to use up than my mom.
Castile soap. Maybe a little olive oil as moisturizer, that's it. The less chemicals the better.
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