does my routine need a change???
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:03 am

Hi all!!!

I'm at the end of my rope trying to cap the oil well AKA my face.
I've tried everything under the sun with no luck. What am I doing wrong???
My stats --- 42 yrs old, super super oily, sensitive, acne prone skin with rosacea. I've been to a derm with no results (there's only 1 in my area!)
I've tried just about every cleanser on the planet, OCM gave me a great purge, but then blah!
My current products are Aveeno Ultra Calming cleanser and Equate for Olay sensitive skin moisturizer.
After much resarch online *head spinning* I don't know what exactly I should be using...
1)Is my oil due to an imbalance in my skins' pH?So do I look for a pH balanced cleanser? If so I seen Alpha Hydroxy's Nourishing cleanser at Ulta and have since read some favorable reviews.
2)Should I add either AHA or BHA to my routine? If that's the case...what are some recommnded products?
3)I've also seen Olay's Microdermabrasion kit...I know that would help with removing the layer of dead cells that cause acne, but would it be to harsh and flare up my rosacea?
4)Vit C? Could I benefit from this?
5)Could the culprit be my moisturizer? I have yet to find anything that gives me that punch of needed moisture without a greasy film, no matter how much or little I use. I was thinking of Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel.

I know I have sooooo many questions, but I'm tired of buying and buying stuff that just doesn't work. *pulls hair*

Ladies, thanks in advance for any suggestions! You guys are wonderuful!

free skin care · Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:06 pm

Hello! I would be Very very careful using aha or bha if you have rosacea. I also wouldn't use laa c serum because it is an aha and can cause some people to break out. If you want to use c serum, opt for MAP or and oil soluble c. I would also not go for the micro kit unless your skin is used to manual exfoliation. It is very easy to over exfoliate, which will only make things worse.
I know your skin is oily but is it also dehydrated? Some people do not use moisturizers at all and say that overloading your skin with moister is bad.
One thing you could try is mixing a small amount of pure aloe Vera gel with a drop or two of hemp oil. Or try using a serum instead of a moisturizer.

Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:18 pm

kmrmv8 wrote:

Hello! I would be Very very careful using aha or bha if you have rosacea. I also wouldn't use laa c serum because it is an aha and can cause some people to break out. If you want to use c serum, opt for MAP or and oil soluble c. I would also not go for the micro kit unless your skin is used to manual exfoliation. It is very easy to over exfoliate, which will only make things worse.
I know your skin is oily but is it also dehydrated? Some people do not use moisturizers at all and say that overloading your skin with moister is bad.
One thing you could try is mixing a small amount of pure aloe Vera gel with a drop or two of hemp oil. Or try using a serum instead of a moisturizer.

thank you sooo much for your response. yes i have been told my skin is dehydrated (even though I drink alot of water!)

i have to ask what is laa-c serum?

free skin care · Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:56 pm

Laa is l absorbic acid, the most popular type of vitamin c for serums.
I would try taking a drop of aloe or hyaluronic acid serum (if you live in a humid enviornment) and a drop of an oil that agrees with your skin hemp is good for acne prone dry skin and has a 'perfect balance of omegas) and mix the two in your palm and apply to your clean damp face. If you use a light oil, it should sink in very quickly. In time, you skin should stop producing so much oil because you are giving it the oil it needs.

Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:22 am

kmrmv8 wrote:

Laa is l absorbic acid, the most popular type of vitamin c for serums.
I would try taking a drop of aloe or hyaluronic acid serum (if you live in a humid enviornment) and a drop of an oil that agrees with your skin hemp is good for acne prone dry skin and has a 'perfect balance of omegas) and mix the two in your palm and apply to your clean damp face. If you use a light oil, it should sink in very quickly. In time, you skin should stop producing so much oil because you are giving it the oil it needs.

i've never used a vit c serum...so does AHA, BHA, & Vit C all do the same thing basically?

I've read about HA serums...so i apply the mix as a moisturizer or a treatment after i cleanse?

free skin care · Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:48 pm

You would use h HA serum in place of a moisturizer.
Aha, bha, and laa are all exfoliants, but each has different properties. Laa (c serums) are popular because laa is an antioxidant and fights free radical damage. Aha(glycolic acid, lactIc acid) and bha (salycilic acid, aspirin)are both exfoliants. You can research the differences between the two. For dry skin, go with a LOW concentration lactic acid peel. Always do a small test area a week before to make sure you have no adverse reaction. Lactic acid is super cheap from DIY formulators but if you do not have a gram scale tut goes to .01 then don't try it. I would go above 5% lactic acid (dilute with active free lotion like cerave or water) your first time.
To try bha, crush some UNCOATED plain, cheap aspirin, crush it, mix with water, honey, aloe, tea, yogurt, milk, or whatever and use it as a mask. When using acids be very careful and remove immediately if more that mild stinging happens. Ty moisturizing first, as you may not need any acids.

free skin care · Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:19 pm

TammyH wrote:

OCM gave me a great purge, but then blah!

What did you mean by this?
Just curious. (I may not have any suggestions since I'm unfamiliar with the needs of someone with rosacea.)

free skin care · Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:15 pm

TammyH wrote:

kmrmv8 wrote:

Laa is l absorbic acid, the most popular type of vitamin c for serums.
I would try taking a drop of aloe or hyaluronic acid serum (if you live in a humid enviornment) and a drop of an oil that agrees with your skin hemp is good for acne prone dry skin and has a 'perfect balance of omegas) and mix the two in your palm and apply to your clean damp face. If you use a light oil, it should sink in very quickly. In time, you skin should stop producing so much oil because you are giving it the oil it needs.

i've never used a vit c serum...so does AHA, BHA, & Vit C all do the same thing basically?

I've read about HA serums...so i apply the mix as a moisturizer or a treatment after i cleanse?

i am using vc serum now ,for antioxident is fine ,cannot see other results

free skin care · Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:59 pm

Be careful because laa can clog pores and aggravate rosacea. there are other vit c's, such as MAP that do not.

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