Help?
Hi everyone! I purchased my first Lush product only 5 days ago. Now I have LOTS of questions!
I've had sensitive, problem skin for the past 7 years. I recently stopped seeing my dermatologist because nothing works, including pills. My skin is always peeling and red, but throughout the day it becomes extremely oily, especially now that it's hot outside. You can literally see drops of oil on my nose, and I need to use a paper towel to absorb them. Also, I'm on strong medications and they give me red/darker spots which last for months. I get all sorts of break-outs; blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, painful large zits under the skin, etc. At one point it seemed I had reached some sort of balance, but about 4 months ago it all changed.
Right now I'm using coalface + my regular clear complexion Aveeno moisturizer (which used to work, but I now hate). How is the "detox" period for this cleanser? My break-outs stopped being infected right away... but I get so many new ones, and my red spots are darker than ever. Do you think my skin is only adjusting?
It also seems that I'm even more oily. Perhaps the cleanser is too harsh. What do you recommend I balance it with?
What about moisturizer? Is there a lightweight one that could both help with my peeling red spots, and keep my skin balanced?
Thanks for reading! I'm looking forward to your answers. =)
I've had sensitive, problem skin for the past 7 years. I recently stopped seeing my dermatologist because nothing works, including pills. My skin is always peeling and red, but throughout the day it becomes extremely oily, especially now that it's hot outside. You can literally see drops of oil on my nose, and I need to use a paper towel to absorb them. Also, I'm on strong medications and they give me red/darker spots which last for months. I get all sorts of break-outs; blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, painful large zits under the skin, etc. At one point it seemed I had reached some sort of balance, but about 4 months ago it all changed.
Right now I'm using coalface + my regular clear complexion Aveeno moisturizer (which used to work, but I now hate). How is the "detox" period for this cleanser? My break-outs stopped being infected right away... but I get so many new ones, and my red spots are darker than ever. Do you think my skin is only adjusting?
It also seems that I'm even more oily. Perhaps the cleanser is too harsh. What do you recommend I balance it with?
What about moisturizer? Is there a lightweight one that could both help with my peeling red spots, and keep my skin balanced?
Thanks for reading! I'm looking forward to your answers. =)