Let's talk skin

[mrsoscarfelix]

I have been breaking out like crazy in the last couple of days. I need to find a solution to it because I feel like a 14 year old girl all over again!

So, is anyone else having this issue? If so, what are you doing to resolve it?

Any advice/input would be great!

[Sparkly]

I used this cleanser last pregnancy and it worked well for me! Philosophy Total Matteness

Also, even if you're oily and broken out, DO NOT skip moisturizer. As someone with oily/acne-prone skin, I did this for years, and when I finally listened and stopped, my skin improved IMMENSELY.

There are a few skincare ingredients you should avoid (salicylic acid, except low % in a wash, beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), and retinoids), otherwise most things are safe to use. Benzoyl peroxide and AHAs like glycolic and lactic acid are fine.

[Lollipop]

My skin is gross too. I didn't break out this badly with S. Actually, pretty much everything is different this time around.

ETA: I just used my normal wash last time, and I will this time as well

[Sparkly]

Second recommendation:

Right now I'm using CeraVe cleanser and moisturizer and my skin rocks. At my facial Saturday, my aesthetician was all, omg your skin has never been this good in 2 years I've been seeing you! I was all, I know right?!?! So either this pregnancy is totally different, or I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop on looking & feeling like complete crap.

Anyway, CeraVe is dermatologist tested/recommended, and it is very gentle if you have sensitive skin.

[silverspoon]

I haven't changed anything with my skincare routine and my skin is fine. I use the Aveeno ulta calming wipes at night and Olay regenerist moisturizer. In the morning I use Aveeno clear complexion wash and the yellow Clinique daily moisturizer.
I've always had a pretty clear complexion though.

If your skin does start breaking out, go easy on trying to combat it. If you pile on too many products it only makes it worse sometimes.

And always remove your makeup. Even if you just want to fall in bed. It's one of the reasons I started using the face makeup remover wipes. It makes it so much easier.

[mrsoscarfelix]

Thanks everyone! I am definitely going to look into all these. I have acne prone skin in general and I was seeing an aesthetician for a while and seemed to help some what. I really don't want to see a dermatologist but right my skin is seriously looking horrible. I will probably try out some of these and see what works.

I do remove my makeup every night and moisturize. But I also pick at my skin which makes it worse.

[mrsoscarfelix]

May 11, 2015 14:40:21 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

I've had terrible acne on my chin. It's getting a little better. My back is also pretty bad. I used to use Proactiv. I stopped that during TTC and starting using Cetaphil face wash. When my skin started getting bad after the BFP, I continued to use Cetaphil and also the Clarisonic mia face brush thing. Skin wasn't getting better so I just ordered some face wash from the brand Belli because it's supposed to be formulated for pregnancy (whatever that means). I haven't started it yet. However, my skin seems to be much much better than it was over the last few weeks.

I did try Belli with my past pregnancies and continued through TTC until I saw my aesthetician. It wasn't helping and when she looked at it, it's made with olive oil so it was actually making my skin worse. I hope it works for you and I loved the smell of it!

[icequeen]

Damn Sparkly!? An aesthetician? That's awesome you can see her regularly like that. I used to go to the derm every month to get professional cleansing facials and just stopped going I agree with silverspoon, definitely take your make up off well, cleanse your skin at the end of the day, and use clean pillow cases. I must be super low maintenance because I'm not too picky about my moisturizer or face wash since my skin rarely breaks out (sorry for the humblebrag), so i don't have any great recommendations. i really love my Aveeno make up wipes and use them even if I don't wear make up. I am also avoiding make up all together and using Clinique daily moisturizer. But then again, I SAH so I don't need to impress anyone with looking presentable

[Sparkly]

May 11, 2015 15:10:40 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Damn Sparkly!? An aesthetician? That's awesome you can see her regularly like that. I used to go to the derm every month to get professional cleansing facials and just stopped going I agree with silverspoon, definitely take your make up off well, cleanse your skin at the end of the day, and use clean pillow cases. I must be super low maintenance because I'm not too picky about my moisturizer or face wash since my skin rarely breaks out (sorry for the humblebrag), so i don't have any great recommendations. i really love my Aveeno make up wipes and use them even if I don't wear make up. I am also avoiding make up all together and using Clinique daily moisturizer. But then again, I SAH so I don't need to impress anyone with looking presentable

Well, I should probably just call her "my skin lady" so it sounds less fancy. lol

She owns the makeup/skincare/accessory store I frequent and does super awesome, reasonably priced facial treatments. I got myself a package for Christmas/with my bonus. 50% off for paying in advance. She only charges $75 which really is quite decent for a full facial with microdermabrasion and she has this special new Kate Somerville machine (I am not even entirely sure what it does but it's fanceh!) Anyway, so I paid $37.50 per treatment, $300 for 8, which pretty much takes me through the year. It's so nice, because when I go I don't even have to pay! It's like free special relaxing me time!! (not really free, obviously, just feels like since I paid months ago)

[Sparkly]

So I will just add... my "skin lady" told me the makeup remover wipes are horrible. You're just rubbing shit in with them and making things worse. I suppose it's better than doing nothing, but she pretty much said no. I (sort of) still use them... I basically wet one and use to wipe off eye makeup that doesn't come off with my face wash, because too lazy for actual eye makeup remover.

Basically, if you're going to use them, PLEASE wash your face with cleanser of some kind after to actually slough stuff off. Otherwise you might as well just go to bed with the makeup on.

I also do at least one no makeup day a week (most weekend days I skip it, and then one other week day, usually). I think that's made a big difference in my skin too, letting it "breathe" more often, and I don't use foundation, just concealer as needed and powder if I'm oily.

[silverspoon]

Eh, I'm still going to use them. I always rinse well and once I started using them my skin stayed clear just like it had been before. I actually use two kinds. I have to use the oily eye makeup ones to get my eyeliner and mascara off. That stuff is not coming off otherwise. Bless you Lancome and Urban Decay for actually being long wearing.

I can see how they could be bad especially if you scrub to hard.

[Lsquared]

I have acne prone skin and broke out when I was pregnant with DD. tried for the longest time to find a face wash that I felt actually helped. I started using the Kiehl's brand face wash and have had great results. Only get a few bumps here and there right before AF. So far my skin this pregnancy has been fine!

[peaseblossom55]

My skin has been really bad too. I've been using Burt's Bee products. I really like it, I still break out but I feel like it's way more contained now.