I have dry skin and acne... help?

ok know it isnt that commen for people with dry skin to have acne.





i wouldent say its excessively dry, really just normal.


but my face wont ever get oily.





i suffer from mild acne, just on my forhead and the creases on my chin.


they are white heads, but they dont ever surface and they are way to deep to pop.





how can i get rid of this?


as of a couple days ago ive been using murad acne complex kit.





what else can i do?


does waching your face twice a day really work? and taking of your make up before bed?

I have dry skin and acne... help?
Do NOT take Kate B's advice. Putting your face in a steamer can and WILL cause spider vains on your face, and beleive me, I don't know one person who wants that.





As far as the acne goes. Try a SIMPLE cleanser. SIMPLE is the key word, you don't want harsh chemicals going onto your face to 'clean' it, because many of the harsh chemicals will leave residue on your face and what not, which will cause more acne.





May I suggest a cleanser from Paulas Choice? Google 'Paulas Choice' and try a few samples, they are cheap!
Reply:You really need to let your face relax!!!! Using too many harsh chemicals that are in the face washes and "acne rid" type products are not good for your face. I have about the same skin type. More dry than oily and occasional break outs on my chin and forehead area. The best thing I have found is to use gentle face cleansers such as ponds, or dove or purpose. These were recommended by my dermatologist. Also, don't over wash your face because that causes dryness. But, do wash your make up off each night.
Reply:bathe in cold water, then cover your face with peanut butter, it's hard to get off, but it's said to work. egg yolk is another alternative.
Reply:ive had allot of problems with bad skin ,every ones different but heres what i do : use a simple cleaner , one that you put on to cotten wool and it gets rid of dirt , every morning and evening ... taking make up of is realy important ... i think it leaves your skin feeling cleener any way , a gritty scrub is very good ... once a day min ... allso a facual steamer is good , you can buy them but to be honest i just use a pan of steaming water lol ... try not to use tones of facial treatments if its not realy bad ... try not to use make up for about 2 days and see if that makes a difference





hope i could be of some help xx
Reply:What products have you tried? I've used proactive and really love the results. You have to use it on a consistant basis but I saw results in about a week. Its a little pricey but I'd say well worth it.
Reply:The first thing you must realize is that an acne breakout is like arriving to a crime scene about 8 weeks late! You can use a spot treatment to help out - but you really need to address the problem before it gets to the breakout stage.





One of the biggest things that acne sufferers don't use is ...


moisturizer! I know - it sounds weird. Your face is oily - why would you moisturize?





If you've dried your skin out with products, you skin will produce more oil to balance itself out. However, if you use a moisturizer after treating your face, you add the vitamins %26amp; minerals your face needs.





If you are using something like murad, remember it will take about 8 weeks for the full effects to be seen so don't give up!





Kim
Reply:For dry skin with acne use topical niacinamide. it tapers inflammation and moisturizers the skin as well

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