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anonymouse

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Sensitive & acne: which cleanser?

Hey all! So I have dry/sensitive skin + acne on my chin. I was using the COSRX calming foam cleanser which gave me an initial purge but was fine-ish afterwards (2x/day). I finished the bottle after 4.5 months and bought the SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 days miracle foam cleanser (used now 4x this week, twice daily). And now: terrible breakout (or purging?) with small whiteheads and redness and bumps) on my chin area which is affecting my self confidence again 😐😪 So it made me think, maybe the salicylic acid cleanser I use (or have been using) is too harsh for my skin and my skin barrier is completely fried? (Note: cheecks are fine, forehead is ok - only chin area has active pimples every now and then and blemishes/PIH *very likely it is hormonal but unfortunately cannot manage my stress levels now... 😵‍💫). Made me also think; could the acne on my chin be because I use too many harsh ingredients even? 🤧! When I cleanse I focus mostly on chin and do rest of the face less thoroughly... I have been using LRP cicaplast baume B6 to try to reduce the stress my skin is under and was wondering if you'd recommend the COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream? So: 1. Tips on gentle cleanser for sensitive skin with acne on chin? 2. Tips on how to repair fried skin barrier? Thank you ❤️
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myru

Oily/Resilient

The cleansers I've tagged are more gentle and should suit your skin type. Exfoliating acids get usually recommended for acne, but it seems that your skin can't tolerate them well, so I'd leave them out for now and focus on your skin barrier. This serum could help you with that but the cosrx cream is also good.
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myru

Oily/Resilient

yeah, overexfoliating can definitely worsen acne. I've forgotten to tag it before, but this ceramide serum works also well on sensitive skin. If your acne is only on your chin then use a spot treatment there and avoid the rest of your face. Something with salicylic acid or retinoids can help, but remember to start slowly, maybe just once a week since your skin is sensitive. That way you won't damage your barrier and will give your skin the necessary time to get used to the product.
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vanicream

Oily/Sensitive

I would suggest taking a break from all actives! let your skin heal for as long as it needs to in order to be calm and not inflamed. then slowly reintroduce the actives but be careful not to be overzealous!! you can use a salicylic acid cleanser every 3 or 2 days and still have it be effective! twice a day is a lot to handle and can be more damaging than good.
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anonymouse

Dry/Sensitive

thank you! very stupid question haha: what exactly are the actives? AHAS/BHAS? I am still learning
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Beautywithhunnie

Oily/Resilient

When my skin acts up, I use Cerave cleanser and moisturizer only to give my skin a break and time to heal. You can check them out
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anonymouse

Dry/Sensitive

thank you! makes sense to simply my routine now
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FrenchyPeach19

Oily/Resilient

this one is specifically for acne prone sensitive skin
Effaclar H Iso-Biome Soothing Cleansing Cream

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anonymouse

Dry/Sensitive

thank you! will take a look at your recommendation
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Lingua

Dry/Resilient

very gently,good for sensitive skin,Good for daily use, it does not matter how many times you use it.I use it twice daily in my shower. very lightweight
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