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amg3268
Oily/Sensitive
Have you incorporated a retinoid or BHA into your routine lately? This would likely cause you to purge but it shouldn’t last 6 months. I would definitely go back to the basics until you see your Derm. My skin got way worse this year as well due to having to wear masks (this could be a major factor too if you have to wear one daily) but over the counter Differin gel saved my skin. I went to the derm as well and that’s what she advised me to use for a few months :)
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alphahydRoxy
Dry/Resilient
Yes, I have, I use the SA Smoothing Cleanser by CeraVe 2x a week and also let it sit on the face first before washing it off. A few months ago, I had used another cleanser containing BHA every day without letting my skin get used to it which didn't lead to any purging but dry and flaky skin instead. I didn't know I was over-exfoliating. 🤦♀️ I agree, wearing masks is making it even worse, though I only have to wear one for an hour 6 times a week when getting the groceries. 🤷♀️
Thanks for your reply, I'll ask the derm whether incorporating differin is an option for me or not. 🥺❤️
CeraVe
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Yourskintellectual
Oily/Resilient
Hey, sorry you're going through it. Surprisingly sometimes less is more when it comes to skincare.
I had a look at your routines. Is there a reason why you use 2 moisturisers and a sunscreen? Also cerave moisturiser has petrolatum which can block pores.
I have personally used cerave SA cleanser and I think it's amazing but not sure how effective being used 2x a week. Do you let it sit on your skin for a bit before you wash it off?
I would suggest to take it down a notch and do fewer steps for a few weeks. Cleanse and moisturise/spf. Second thing would be to replace some of the products, but only one at a time. It takes time to determine what works for your skin (even if a product has glowing reviews). Oh and also, ampoule should probably go before the serum as I know that one is very runny.
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alphahydRoxy
Dry/Resilient
Well, yes, there is a reason for this. I only use the Neutrogena moisturizer as an eye cream since I'm prone to milia. If I'd use the CeraVe moisturizing cream around my eyes I would get these because it contains petroleum jelly. Concerning petrolatum, I thought it being comedogenic is a myth? I have dry skin so I thought it won't hurt to try out another moisturizer because the one by Neutrogena is very gel like and not as rich as CeraVe's. That's also why I use moisturizer + sunscreen in the morning. Though I might as well try and use my sunscreen as the only moisturizer in the AM.
I do leave the CeraVe SA cleanser on my face for a minute after messaging it in for a bit. I'm still kinda scared to increase usage because I had dried out my skin and over-exfoliated with another cleanser containing BHA (using it daily was way too much). I don't want this to happen again. 🤦♀️
Thanks for the reply, I think I'll follow your advice 🥺❤️
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avecbelle
Oily/Resilient
perhaps you should let your skin rest for a bit and do a patch test when trying out new products
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alphahydRoxy
Dry/Resilient
I do patch test – but letting my skin rest is something I'm going to start doing
now. ☺️ Thanks for your reply 🥰
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