Question:
Extreme congestion
My skin is all over the place at the mo (no real change there TBH). My forehead is so congested I look like the elephant man :rolleyes: Its so lumpy, bumpy and horrid.
On the whole my skin is quite oily, with some open pores, congestion but fairly sensitive too.
Can anyone recommend me anything before I'm put in a freakshow?
Thanks in advance.
Meant to add are there any recs on Paula's Choice?
I would reccomend using gentle products in the morning and slow release night treatments. People underestimate how inflamed some acne prone skin is and slapping BHAs on mornign and night it isn't always the answer (although they do work!)
I can't reccomend TBS Tea tree blemish fade night lotion enough - reduces redness and inflammation, minimises blackheads and dries up spots. It's a daily skincare thing too so you don't have to worry about it wrecking your skin. The Tea Tree moisture gel is ace too - again designed to reduce inflammation and redness. So maybe a cleanser with BHA, a good exfoliant and then soothing moisturisers/night treatments would be the answer?
Thanks FP:) Would the product you've recommended be good for the lumps on my forehead which aren't actually spots just horrid lumps?
My skin is also quite dehydrated which is a complete pain :mad:
Try Paula's Choice 2% BHA solution at night :) I have had bottles of it for a while (stashed away because I got "bored" of using the same things :o ) . But I recently started using it again for small blackheads on/around my nose, forehead and chin. Now I know why I have an extra bottle in my stash - because it's so good I didn't want to ever run out :lol: .
For my nose, I apply some onto a cotton bud or ball, and gently press it into my skin. I used to use my fingers, but it is a runny liquid so it kinda goes all over the place...cotton bud/ball is a lot easier - just use a little bit at a time to avoid waste. Her 8% AHA might also help with any flakies you have. HTH :)
My skin is all over the place at the mo (no real change there TBH). My forehead is so congested I look like the elephant man :rolleyes: Its so lumpy, bumpy and horrid.
On the whole my skin is quite oily, with some open pores, congestion but fairly sensitive too.
Can anyone recommend me anything before I'm put in a freakshow?
Thanks in advance.
Answers:
Meant to add are there any recs on Paula's Choice?
Answers:
I would reccomend using gentle products in the morning and slow release night treatments. People underestimate how inflamed some acne prone skin is and slapping BHAs on mornign and night it isn't always the answer (although they do work!)
I can't reccomend TBS Tea tree blemish fade night lotion enough - reduces redness and inflammation, minimises blackheads and dries up spots. It's a daily skincare thing too so you don't have to worry about it wrecking your skin. The Tea Tree moisture gel is ace too - again designed to reduce inflammation and redness. So maybe a cleanser with BHA, a good exfoliant and then soothing moisturisers/night treatments would be the answer?
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Thanks FP:) Would the product you've recommended be good for the lumps on my forehead which aren't actually spots just horrid lumps?
My skin is also quite dehydrated which is a complete pain :mad:
Answers:
Try Paula's Choice 2% BHA solution at night :) I have had bottles of it for a while (stashed away because I got "bored" of using the same things :o ) . But I recently started using it again for small blackheads on/around my nose, forehead and chin. Now I know why I have an extra bottle in my stash - because it's so good I didn't want to ever run out :lol: .
For my nose, I apply some onto a cotton bud or ball, and gently press it into my skin. I used to use my fingers, but it is a runny liquid so it kinda goes all over the place...cotton bud/ball is a lot easier - just use a little bit at a time to avoid waste. Her 8% AHA might also help with any flakies you have. HTH :)