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Hey guys,
So after crucial years of having acne. My face finally calmed down by a bit. My face use to be filled with red pimples; however, all I'm left with are acne scars, huge pores, and one cystic pimple. My main focus is my pores. My pores are extremely huge and whenever I wash my face, I feel the bumpyness of the pores and it feels gross. Is there a way to get rid of these pores efficiently? I currently am using a clay mask for pores and is beginning to reduce the size. Also, I exfoliate my face about once-twice a week depending on how my pores feel. However, I've noticed that when I exfoliate my pores sometimes turn into a pimple. Is this normal? Or am I allergic to this exfoliator. By the way this happens with mostly all exfoliants. Also, none of the products I use contain any acids such as salicylic or benzoyl. Any good tips out there for huge pores and oily skin? Also, does Retin-A cause pores? Or am I overthinking this?
To be specific about my routine:
AM:
Gentle Cleanser
Alcohol Free Toner
Vitamin C Moisturizer
SPF 30 Oil Free Moisturizer
PM:
Gentle Cleanser
Green Tea Exfoliator Scrub (jojoba beads) (once-twice a week)
Aztec Healing Clay Mask (Not all the times)
Alcohol Free Toner
Vitamin C Serum (For Acne Scars)
Vitamin C Moisturizer
I've never been a big fan of scrubs as they tend to cause irritation which can lead to irritation breakouts. I'd consider using a chemical exfoliator, like AHA+. It gently sloughs off dead layers and helps speed up post-acne PIH and red marks.
One things that has helped my skin and pores is taking an omega 3-6-9 complex. This helps with oil control if that is a problem, and I've noticed my pores seem tighter too.
Hey, thanks for the advice. Ive been taking Omega 3-6-9 for over a year now and they certainly do help with oily skin but not completely gets rid of it. Also, what is a chemical exfoliator? I've seen it on forums a lot but not quite sure what they are
5 hours ago, DeLovely said:I've never been a big fan of scrubs as they tend to cause irritation which can lead to irritation breakouts. I'd consider using a chemical exfoliator, like AHA+. It gently sloughs off dead layers and helps speed up post-acne PIH and red marks.
One things that has helped my skin and pores is taking an omega 3-6-9 complex. This helps with oil control if that is a problem, and I've noticed my pores seem tighter too.
5 hours ago, DeLovely said:I've never been a big fan of scrubs as they tend to cause irritation which can lead to irritation breakouts. I'd consider using a chemical exfoliator, like AHA+. It gently sloughs off dead layers and helps speed up post-acne PIH and red marks.
One things that has helped my skin and pores is taking an omega 3-6-9 complex. This helps with oil control if that is a problem, and I've noticed my pores seem tighter too.
Hey, thanks for the advice. Ive been taking Omega 3-6-9 for over a year now and they certainly do help with oily skin but not completely gets rid of it. Also, what is a chemical exfoliator? I've seen it on forums a lot but not quite sure what they are