Beauty
After years of feeling like the confused math lady meme, Ive figured it out.
All the while, my face was red, angry, and bestrewn withblemishes.
It wasnotthe vibe but thats because I wasnt treating it correctly.
Having acne-prone skin doesnt mean that you arent also sensitive,Dr.
Joshua Zeichner, M.D.,a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, tells Bustle.
Skin oil and skin hydration are separate issues, he asserts.
This ones for you, fellow finicky skin types.
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Brendan Camp, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, tells Bustle.
Personally, I use micellar water followed by atraditional makeup wipebefore I turn to a facial cleanser.
This can be done effectively with gentle cleansers on a daily basis.(See!)
That said, salicylic acid can sometimes cause skin irritation if used too frequently.
But experts affirm that using toners with exfoliating acids can be beneficial when it comes to combatting blemishes.
Plus, according toDr.
Typically, Ill use aglycolic acid tonerin the morning three times a week.
), skipping as necessary depending on how my complexion feels.
But it can also come in handy for breakouts.
But Ive learned I donthaveto use a moisturizing cream.
Gel moisturizersare a great option for people who are oily or acne-prone, Zeichner tells Bustle.
They have a light consistency but offer hydration without weighing down the skin or feeling heavy.
And I must say, discovering gel moisturizers has been life (and skin) changing.
In terms of ingredients, keep an eye out for hydrating superstars likehyaluronic acid, B5, and/orsqualane.
As for what to avoid?
Anythingcomedogenic(read: pore-clogging).
In my defense, I had yet to find one that didnt, so this fear was not unfounded.
