Face cream stuff

[vk]

So this pregnancy is like going through puberty all over again. My face/back/chest are breaking out and I don't know what to do. 

On top of the acne my t-zone area seems redish or inflamed? I don't know. But my face cream is not helping anymore. I normally use Clinique youth surge and then their redness solution cream. I wash my face with neutragena deep clean cleanser or something. 

My skin seems to be very sensitive and easily irritable. I can't use topical acne creams (clean and clear, etc) because they are too harsh for me. I am looking for two things:

1. A new face cream that is similar to the Clinique stuff I use - mostly to help with the redness/dryness. 

2. A new fash wash (that I can use in the shower with a loofah) to help with acne. Or if the face cream does it's job, I can continue using my old stuff. 

I don't wear face make up, but I feel like that will be my last resort so I can stop looking like a 14 year old boy. Please help. 

[gahorseygal]

Hmm I have to be careful with face cream as it clogs my pores. I would use a very gentle face wash and only exfoliate every few days.

I have had success with Aveeno face washes the past few years. I have a scrub that I use every couple days in the shower. Every day I use one of their gentle cleansers - The ultra calming foam one is my favorites but currently I have the brightening cleanser.

I also use Aveeno face lotion on days I don't wear makeup. If I wear makeup I use a bb cream and that's enough for my skin.

The tea tree oil line sounds awesome @slmck. I've been wanting more all natural products but have a bunch of Aveeno from when I used to stock up on stuff.

[Deleted]

Pregnant skin is weird, I would ask your OB for any helpful hints.

[mimsy]

A neutrogena glycerin bar or one with tea tree.
I would go with coconut oil, jojoba or cocoa butter.
Simple products.

[peachesncream]

I have super sensitive skin and have found that Cetaphil face wash and lotion work great for me. It is very gentle and basic. I am still struggling with crazy whiteheads at the end of pregnancy but up until now I have been happy with my lack of terrible breakouts. I also have kind of embraced the teenage boy look...

[puffandstuff]

I use black soap and shea butter/almond oil on my face.

[vk]

@slmck does body shop have a website? I am afraid to google body shop at work lol

gahorseygal I shower every day and wash my face in the shower. If I don't use a loofah daily I find that my skin feels grimy and gross. The calming cleanser from Aveeno seems worth looking into, thanks!

@lizziebennett I will ask at my next appointment!

mimsy, do you just mean a face bar with those ingredients in it? I am dumb when it comes to this stuff.

peachesncream, I used cetaphil ages ago. and YES the white heads are killing me right now!

puffandstuff what is black soap? and you only use the shea butter/almond oil for your face? Does it dry out your skin at all?

[mimsy]

Feb 17, 2016 9:55:45 GMT -5 vk said:

@slmck does body shop have a website? I am afraid to google body shop at work lol

gahorseygal I shower every day and wash my face in the shower. If I don't use a loofah daily I find that my skin feels grimy and gross. The calming cleanser from Aveeno seems worth looking into, thanks!

@lizziebennett I will ask at my next appointment!

mimsy, do you just mean a face bar with those ingredients in it? I am dumb when it comes to this stuff.

peachesncream, I used cetaphil ages ago. and YES the white heads are killing me right now!

puffandstuff what is black soap? and you only use the shea butter/almond oil for your face? Does it dry out your skin at all?

I mean this for soap
www.neutrogena.com/product/mobile/cleansers/acne/facial+cleansing+bar+for+acne-prone+skin.do#

And straight oils/butters for moisturizer.

Actually, the best face cleanser I ever used was 1/4 tsp of raw honey. It's astringent, micro exfoliates, and moisturizing. I don't think I even needed moisturizer.

[vk]

Feb 17, 2016 10:02:50 GMT -5 mimsy said:

Feb 17, 2016 9:55:45 GMT -5 vk said:

@slmck does body shop have a website? I am afraid to google body shop at work lol

gahorseygal I shower every day and wash my face in the shower. If I don't use a loofah daily I find that my skin feels grimy and gross. The calming cleanser from Aveeno seems worth looking into, thanks!

@lizziebennett I will ask at my next appointment!

mimsy , do you just mean a face bar with those ingredients in it? I am dumb when it comes to this stuff.

peachesncream , I used cetaphil ages ago. and YES the white heads are killing me right now!

puffandstuff what is black soap? and you only use the shea butter/almond oil for your face? Does it dry out your skin at all?

I mean this for soap
www.neutrogena.com/product/mobile/cleansers/acne/facial+cleansing+bar+for+acne-prone+skin.do#

And straight oils/butters for moisturizer.

Actually, the best face cleanser I ever used was 1/4 tsp of raw honey. It's astringent, micro exfoliates, and moisturizing. I don't think I even needed moisturizer.

like the same stuff I put on my nipples to help with breastfeeding pains? specifically referring to coconut oil because I have that at my house. 

[mimsy]

Feb 17, 2016 10:10:35 GMT -5 vk said:

Feb 17, 2016 10:02:50 GMT -5 mimsy said:

I mean this for soap
www.neutrogena.com/product/mobile/cleansers/acne/facial+cleansing+bar+for+acne-prone+skin.do#

And straight oils/butters for moisturizer.

Actually, the best face cleanser I ever used was 1/4 tsp of raw honey. It's astringent, micro exfoliates, and moisturizing. I don't think I even needed moisturizer.

like the same stuff I put on my nipples to help with breastfeeding pains? specifically referring to coconut oil because I have that at my house. 

Yes

[vk]

mimsy Okay, awesome. I have some of that stuff so I will try it out tonight and see if that helps some. thanks!

[weeklyplanner]

Cetaphil is a very gentle cleanser. I often use that and then St Ives Apricot scrub on my problem areas (nose and chin).

Cereve is a very mild moisturizer. My pedi recommended it for DS last winter. They make a spf moisturizer that I use. I did have an odd reaction to their eye cream, which is literally the only thing I've ever had a reaction too.

Arbonne is supposed to be a very natural line, if you know anyone who sells they can give you samples.

What about a store like Lush?

For me, when I'm breaking out, less is more. Even if my skin gets a little dry, for a week or two ill go very minimum on the moisturizer to let my skin calm down.

ETA: I said "very" way too much in that post.

[vk]

weeklyplanner I tried some lush samples about a year ago and wasn't super impressed. or well not enough to change brands for the cost. But I am feeling desperate at this point because I can't stand that my skin looks red and blotchy.

do you use cereve all over? or just in certain areas?

[weeklyplanner]

Feb 17, 2016 11:00:25 GMT -5 vk said:

weeklyplanner I tried some lush samples about a year ago and wasn't super impressed. or well not enough to change brands for the cost. But I am feeling desperate at this point because I can't stand that my skin looks red and blotchy.

do you use cereve all over? or just in certain areas?

I've never bought anything from Lush because the store overwhelms me, ha!

I use the cereve facial moisturizer with SPF, so only on my face. They sell a whole line with body moisturizer (which is what I used on ds last winter). You can get it at any chain pharmacy by the other facial products.

[puffandstuff]

This is what I use:

www.amazon.com/African-Black-Soap-100%25-Pure/dp/B005ELMXP0/ref=sr_1_27?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1455727820&sr=1-27&keywords=black+soap

It cleared up my acne scars and keeps my skin clear.

Shea butter and almond oil don't dry my skin out at all.

[sweetpies]

vk I tried several different products including neutrogena, and found that only Proactive keeps me breakout free. I have combination skin, so in the winter, I'll use their moisturizer too.

[aaemommy]

I love my Mary Kay. I started using it when I was pregnant with A and it was the only thing that even began to touch my skin issues. I don't have overly sensitive skin as far as reactions go, but it does dry out really easily. And they have a money back guarantee at any time so even if you get halfway through a bottle and decide you don't like it they refund 100%. That was what got me to try it- I was tired of having all these half empty bottles of products I didn't like but were too far used to get any refund.

[weeklyplanner]

Feb 17, 2016 12:26:09 GMT -5 sweetpies said:

vk I tried several different products including neutrogena, and found that only Proactive keeps me breakout free. I have combination skin, so in the winter, I'll use their moisturizer too.

So now you reveal your perfect skin secrets!

[lucylou]

I'm sure it works for some people, but I had a bad reaction to the Arbonne face wash. My friend had an even worse one and ended up getting some kind of infection that required antibiotics. It was a whole thing. Just be careful if you decide to try it. Like if it messes with your face the first time, don't keep using it thinking it will get better.

[skylark002]

I have acne prone skin, and I use origins a perfect world moisturizer and face wash. It is the only thing I've ever found that doesn't make me break out. That being said, I mentioned earlier this week that I did recently try out boscia's black cleanser and moisturizer and I really like it too. I actually think it shrunk my pores, which I didn't think was possible. I also use boscia's bb cream, if you are looking for something short of real makeup. It totally evens my tone and smooths everything without looking like makeup.

[vk]

Feb 17, 2016 17:00:00 GMT -5 skylark002 said:

I have acne prone skin, and I use origins a perfect world moisturizer and face wash. It is the only thing I've ever found that doesn't make me break out. That being said, I mentioned earlier this week that I did recently try out boscia's black cleanser and moisturizer and I really like it too. I actually think it shrunk my pores, which I didn't think was possible. I also use boscia's bb cream, if you are looking for something short of real makeup. It totally evens my tone and smooths everything without looking like makeup.

can you elaborate or link something for me? I don't know what this means lol but it sounds like something I would like because I do not want to wear make up. 

[vk]

Thank you everyone for the suggestsions! I am making a list of everything and going to start from there. I tried some coconut oil on my face post shower last night and I was afraid I would wake up to a face full of pimples, but I was pleasantly surprised! I still have redness but I know that won't go away overnight (or at all). So thank you my darlings!

[skylark002]

Feb 18, 2016 7:00:13 GMT -5 vk said:

Feb 17, 2016 17:00:00 GMT -5 skylark002 said:

I have acne prone skin, and I use origins a perfect world moisturizer and face wash. It is the only thing I've ever found that doesn't make me break out. That being said, I mentioned earlier this week that I did recently try out boscia's black cleanser and moisturizer and I really like it too. I actually think it shrunk my pores, which I didn't think was possible. I also use boscia's bb cream, if you are looking for something short of real makeup. It totally evens my tone and smooths everything without looking like makeup.

can you elaborate or link something for me? I don't know what this means lol but it sounds like something I would like because I do not want to wear make up. 

Here you go: m.sephora.com/product/P288804

[vk]

skylark002 thanks!

[bobloblaw]

I love the Body Shop Tea Tree Line. I am not currently using it but it's awesome.

vk, For back/chest breakouts Neutrogena's Rainbath works well while pregnant. Or in a pinch, I've just used a toner such as Witchhazel or Seabreeze or whatever after a shower and wipe those areas down. I just makes sure whatever I'm using doesn't have Salicylic Acid.

[starrynight14]

I use Aveeno and Kiehl's (moisturizer and cleansers) and I feel like they're gentle and effective on my skin. I still tend to breakout sometimes due to hormones/period but it's not as crazy as it can be if I stay on top of a routine.

[starrynight14]

Feb 17, 2016 11:51:46 GMT -5 puffandstuff said:

This is what I use:

www.amazon.com/African-Black-Soap-100%25-Pure/dp/B005ELMXP0/ref=sr_1_27?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1455727820&sr=1-27&keywords=black+soap

It cleared up my acne scars and keeps my skin clear.

Shea butter and almond oil don't dry my skin out at all.

This link didn't work for me. Is it just me? 

[starrynight14]

Feb 18, 2016 7:28:58 GMT -5 skylark002 said:

Feb 18, 2016 7:00:13 GMT -5 vk said:

can you elaborate or link something for me? I don't know what this means lol but it sounds like something I would like because I do not want to wear make up. 

Here you go: m.sephora.com/product/P288804

skylark002, Can I ask a few questions about this? Do you use this bb cream with a moisturizer or does it act as a moisturizer as well? Also, can you spot treat blemishes with this or is it meant for full coverage?

[skylark002]

Feb 18, 2016 18:28:13 GMT -5 starrynight14 said:

Feb 18, 2016 7:28:58 GMT -5 skylark002 said:

Here you go: m.sephora.com/product/P288804

skylark002, Can I ask a few questions about this? Do you use this bb cream with a moisturizer or does it act as a moisturizer as well? Also, can you spot treat blemishes with this or is it meant for full coverage?

I use it with moisturizer. I usually do full makeup, so I use the bb cream then a full coverage powder on top. You could use it for spot treatment because it blends really well (they don't even sell different shades), but it is not very heavy coverage. I use it mainly to smooth everything and give a healthy glow.