🫧Hey Derms! Anything I can do??🧼
Currently I use two cleaners in the shower, Cetaphil and Cerave (both say Derm recommended!!) one out of the shower (my Noxema pads), and then a moisturizer before I go to bed (cerave nightly moisturizer). Should I be cleaning my face more? Less?
Any recommendations on how to switch up my routine for my oily/combination skin?
Need help because I keep getting so many pimples on my forehead and bumps on my chin!
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Managing oily and combination skin can feel tricky, especially when it comes to finding the right balance between cleansing and moisturizing. From personal experience, sticking to a consistent yet gentle routine is key. For starters, washing your face twice daily is sufficient for most people with oily or combination skin. Over-cleansing can strip natural oils, leading to increased oil production and potential irritation. The use of gentle foaming cleansers such as CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser or Cetaphil for normal to oily skin helps maintain moisture while effectively cleansing. These products often contain essential ceramides and glycerin, which restore hydration and protect the skin barrier. Incorporating an exfoliating or treatment product, like salicylic acid pads (for example, those from CeraVe or Noxzema Anti-Blemish Pads with eucalyptus extract), a few times per week can help combat breakouts and promote clearer skin. These ingredients work by penetrating pores to remove excess sebum and dead skin cells, preventing clogged pores and acne formation. Moisturizing daily, even if you have oily skin, is crucial. A lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer used before bed will keep skin balanced without clogging pores. I've found that applying moisturizer after cleansing helps lock in hydration and avoid overproduction of oil. Lastly, listening to your skin’s needs and adjusting routines seasonally or based on how your skin reacts can improve overall skin health. Avoid harsh scrubs or overwashing, and consider adding sunscreen as a final step in your morning regimen to protect against UV damage. By tailoring this approach to your unique skin type and incorporating recommended products with beneficial ingredients, you can achieve a balanced, radiant complexion without excessive dryness or oiliness.
Hi there, dermatologist here! I don’t think the issue is that you’re not cleansing enough. In fact, using multiple cleansers and acne pads can sometimes irritate the skin without treating the acne. Forehead pimples and chin bumps are often caused by clogged pores, excess oil production, hormones, or even hair products that come into contact with the skin. For oily/combination skin, I usually recommend keeping the routine simple: a gentle cleanser twice daily, a non-comedogenic moisturizer, daily sunscreen, and an acne-fighting ingredient such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or a retinoid, depending on the type and severity of the acne. If the bumps on your forehead and chin are persistent despite a consistent routine, it may be worth seeing a dermatologist, as treatment often depends on whether they’re true acne, clogged pores, or another condition altogether. Bottom line: I would focus less on cleansing more often and more on incorporating proven acne treatments into a simple, consistent routine. Hope this helps! Not medical advice ❤️😉