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[baileykcool]

I have a slightly red face and I wear makeup (foundation) to cover up all the redness. I have really oily skin and I really want to know how to get rid of the clogged pores or maybe even the redness so i can stop wearing makeup. I wear Covergirl Trublend foundation. Powder doesn't work for me, no matter brush or pad thing. Gahh, I'm so frustrated with how big my clogged pores are! I steam my face sometimes and they still aren't open! No matter what I do, nothing works D:

Help please!?

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

Hey! I have similar problems. My face is always red! But I don't think it's red because of clogged pores. The redness can be from irritation from your face wash, your regimen, or even your make up. I also have oily skin so it's really important to get a good cleanser that does not irritate the skin but at the same time remove the oils. And for the clogged pores, have you tried exfoliating? Sometimes, steam is not enough to unclog pores. You should try steaming your face for about 5 minutes then exfoliating with a gentle scrub or with a face wash with salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is well known for exfoliating dead skin cells and getting rid of redness. I really advise you to talk to your dermatologist before trying these! I hope this helps!

Edited by ohhhhhhnooooooo, 14 November 2011 - 11:39 PM.

[baileykcool]

I don't use Benzoyl peroxide because it breaks me out. But all of my washes have salicylic acid in it. Even my scrub, I use my exfoliating scrub everyday (it says its good for everyday use). And ive really been thinking about using a tinted moisturizer but I need something with good coverage! ugh...

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

How often do you use the exfoliating scrub? I hope you know that too much exfoliating = redness!!!!

Edited by ohhhhhhnooooooo, 14 November 2011 - 11:47 PM.

[baileykcool]

everyday, like it says. Should I scrub at night, while taking off my makeup, or in the morning right before i put my makeup on?

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

There's the problem. You shouldn't scrub too much because it will irritate your skin, which is probably causing your redness. In my opinion, you should try exfoliating once a day. It's really up to you, morning or night, just make sure you exfoliate only once a day. So if your going to exfoliate in the morning, use a gentle cleanser at night, vice versa. If you are exfoliating once a day, you should try exfoliating once every other day?

Edited by ohhhhhhnooooooo, 14 November 2011 - 11:50 PM.

[baileykcool]

...I only exfoliate once a day -.-
What kind of scrub would work best?

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

oh... try exfoliating once every other day? If i were you, I would stick with your scrub. I think switching to a different scrub might cause you to break out? On the scrub I use, it says to use the scrub 2 to 3 times a week.

Edited by ohhhhhhnooooooo, 14 November 2011 - 11:56 PM.

[baileykcool]

I need to go wash my face right now so I'll tell you after?

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

Sure.

[baileykcool]

So i took a hot shower and all my clogged pores look all plastic-y and gross Is it bad to use more than 1 cleanser?

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

=/ try luke warm water on your face? well i'm really not sure if it's bad to use more than 1 cleanser, but for me, I try to stick with one cleanser. I tried switching cleansers before and it made me break out like crazy -____- have you tried talking to a dermatologist?

[baileykcool]

Well today my mom noticed ive been breaking out lately, and im afraid to ask to go to a derm because thats just kinda how she is. frugal, i guess. She won't take me to a doctor for a sprained toe or anytihng so why would she take me to a derm? Ive never actually been to one,

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

Well you never know unless you ask! Do you have insurance?

[baileykcool]

Im not really sure how to ask, but since thanksgiving break is coming up I should ask soon... And yes to the insurance.

hi 5 people reading this

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

Then what are you waiting for?! Insurance covers much of the costs leaving you behind with as little as five dollars for co pay for each visit! You should look at your insurance card and see what the office visit copay amount is, discuss this with your mom, and schedule an appointment with your doctor!

[baileykcool]

Well, I guess ill think about it overnight.

[baileykcool]

Oooh, I see you use Cetaphil! I've never actually tried that... I think I should though (since my skin is sensitive to everything). How well does it clear up acne? or is it just like something besides just water...

[n@me]

cetaphil just keeps the face moisturized i dont think it works well for acne.

[ohhhhhhnooooooo]

I really didn't like cetaphil, it made my face break out like crazy -____- it does keep your face moisturized though!