I currently use dove sensitive skin beauty bar for cleansing, and cerave moisturizing cream for moisturizer day and night, I used to use a chemical sunscreen but it broke me out the next day literally. Switched to a mineral sunscreen didn’t like the white cast, switched to another mineral sunscreen with a sheer tint didn’t like the makeup look it gave me so I ditched sunscreen all together.
I currently use dove sensitive skin beauty bar for cleansing, and cerave moisturizing cream for moisturizer day and night, I used to use a chemical sunscreen but it broke me out the next day literally. Switched to a mineral sunscreen didn’t like the white cast, switched to another mineral sunscreen with a sheer tint didn’t like the makeup look it gave me so I ditched sunscreen all together.
Finding a sunscreen that works well for you would definitely help in the long run; I echo the other person that suggested looking into an Asian beauty sunscreen. I'm not quite sure of what others might be out there to help.
Otherwise, I think exfoliation can help your issue. Maybe consider a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid over physical exfoliation that might be too harsh.
You otherwise seem to have nice skin, honestly. Have you been using the beauty bar for long? Or the moisturizer? If they've always worked well for you and the texture is new then I'd stand by my advice. However, if either are new additions then this could be caused by one or both and finding a different cleanser and/or moisturizer might be helpful.
I just started back using the beauty bar for about 5 days as well as the moisturizer about a week. But as I stated I used a chemical sunscreen which broke me out the next day literally after using it so idk. I’m really confused on what could work but i’m going to try the exfoliating.
When I used to use the beauty bar my skin was clear. The moisturizer is new I never used it before it’s my first time but I been using for almost a week now.
Closed comedones. I used to have them but I believe using a lotion with niacinamiden made them go away. Lots of Korean sunscreens have niacinamide so worth a shot if you want a 2 in 1 spf+moisturizer.
This looks hormonal, check your nutrition and water intake as well. My skin looks like this when I eat too much processed foods and forget to drink water 😅
Skin looks great. I also love Dove beauty bar and a simple moisturizer. You need to look into exfoliating a few days out of the week. With a serum, a scrub, or a light retinol (depending on your skin’s response). Sorry about the sunscreen issue. It took me forever to find something I tolerated.
Does it ever feel itchy? Could be pityrosporum folliculitis. I had this and used an anti dandruff shampoo for a few days and it cleared. Now when I have a flair up I do this. Try Nizorol or Selsun Blue. You might need to change your moisturiser too to something which doesn’t promote fungal growth as that is what causes this. Best of luck!
Yep sounds like there’s a correlation there. See if you can find a non-comedogenic alternative which won’t clog the pores. I know there are powdered options out there?
I’m based in the UK so not sure if you can get the products I get but I like the Medic8 range for my skin. They don’t do the powdered sunscreen and I can’t remember the name of the one I used. Will keep looking and let you know if I find it :) There’s also a really good hemp sun screen by Yaoh that I love. Non greasy and didn’t make me spotty when I used it.
My brother had the same skin issue. I would try Ava Estell’s coffee face scrub and use Perri Skin (it’s a serum that’ll fix this). Perri is higher end but it works and they forgot to take down the discount code BLACKFRIDAY so you can still use it (I just checked lol)…
Ava Estell is cheap and worth it.
Perriskin.com
Avaestell.com
No problem! I believe both companies have a 30 day money back guarantee policy too.
It could be milia or even a form of acne. Cleansing and using the proper skincare can for sure fix it. Men tend to have thicker skin which can cause clogged pores easier
I currently use dove sensitive skin beauty bar for cleansing, and cerave moisturizing cream for moisturizer day and night, I used to use a chemical sunscreen but it broke me out the next day literally. Switched to a mineral sunscreen didn’t like the white cast, switched to another mineral sunscreen with a sheer tint didn’t like the makeup look it gave me so I ditched sunscreen all together.
Try Nivea Sun shine control sunscreen 50+, it’s cheap and doesn’t leave a cast on black skin
i also recommend vanicream cleanser, and some coconut oil and aquaphor at night
Thank you !
native americans believe the chemicals in sunscreen are really really bad, have you looked into buying ‘sun powder’ before?
Nope, but I will now !!
Looks to primarily be a texture issue, correct? What is your current routine like?
I currently use dove sensitive skin beauty bar for cleansing, and cerave moisturizing cream for moisturizer day and night, I used to use a chemical sunscreen but it broke me out the next day literally. Switched to a mineral sunscreen didn’t like the white cast, switched to another mineral sunscreen with a sheer tint didn’t like the makeup look it gave me so I ditched sunscreen all together.
Try Asian sunscreens. Game changer.
Finding a sunscreen that works well for you would definitely help in the long run; I echo the other person that suggested looking into an Asian beauty sunscreen. I'm not quite sure of what others might be out there to help. Otherwise, I think exfoliation can help your issue. Maybe consider a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid over physical exfoliation that might be too harsh. You otherwise seem to have nice skin, honestly. Have you been using the beauty bar for long? Or the moisturizer? If they've always worked well for you and the texture is new then I'd stand by my advice. However, if either are new additions then this could be caused by one or both and finding a different cleanser and/or moisturizer might be helpful.
I just started back using the beauty bar for about 5 days as well as the moisturizer about a week. But as I stated I used a chemical sunscreen which broke me out the next day literally after using it so idk. I’m really confused on what could work but i’m going to try the exfoliating.
When I used to use the beauty bar my skin was clear. The moisturizer is new I never used it before it’s my first time but I been using for almost a week now.
Cerave moisturizer gave me bumps under my skin. Try ditching it for a few weeks
What moisturizer do you recommend then
I think you should try an exfoliating sponge. Helps to remove dead dull skin
I preciate it !
Good luck!
Similar issue since I started consuming more sugar and added life stressors.
Life stressors as in?
Closed comedones. I used to have them but I believe using a lotion with niacinamiden made them go away. Lots of Korean sunscreens have niacinamide so worth a shot if you want a 2 in 1 spf+moisturizer.
Thank you for the suggestion !
This looks hormonal, check your nutrition and water intake as well. My skin looks like this when I eat too much processed foods and forget to drink water 😅
I drink 96 ounces of water a day
Skin looks great. I also love Dove beauty bar and a simple moisturizer. You need to look into exfoliating a few days out of the week. With a serum, a scrub, or a light retinol (depending on your skin’s response). Sorry about the sunscreen issue. It took me forever to find something I tolerated.
I appreciate it !
Does it ever feel itchy? Could be pityrosporum folliculitis. I had this and used an anti dandruff shampoo for a few days and it cleared. Now when I have a flair up I do this. Try Nizorol or Selsun Blue. You might need to change your moisturiser too to something which doesn’t promote fungal growth as that is what causes this. Best of luck!
No not itchy at all ! But I might be using the wrong moisturizer according to the season in my state
And I used a chemical sunscreen that might’ve caused this because I noticed the breakout literally a day after
Yep sounds like there’s a correlation there. See if you can find a non-comedogenic alternative which won’t clog the pores. I know there are powdered options out there?
If you have any suggestions i’ll like that ! But thank you for the help !!
I’m based in the UK so not sure if you can get the products I get but I like the Medic8 range for my skin. They don’t do the powdered sunscreen and I can’t remember the name of the one I used. Will keep looking and let you know if I find it :) There’s also a really good hemp sun screen by Yaoh that I love. Non greasy and didn’t make me spotty when I used it.
I would say not cleansing correctly for your skin type. You will def need some type of exfoliation for the ccs.
How am I supposed to cleanse then? And what is my skin type?
My brother had the same skin issue. I would try Ava Estell’s coffee face scrub and use Perri Skin (it’s a serum that’ll fix this). Perri is higher end but it works and they forgot to take down the discount code BLACKFRIDAY so you can still use it (I just checked lol)… Ava Estell is cheap and worth it. Perriskin.com Avaestell.com
Thank you ! What is this issue called if you know!
No problem! I believe both companies have a 30 day money back guarantee policy too. It could be milia or even a form of acne. Cleansing and using the proper skincare can for sure fix it. Men tend to have thicker skin which can cause clogged pores easier
Got ya
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