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So I went on a really great vacation for about 2 weeks. I couldn't bring my lotion with me that keeps my skin in really good shape. It's the Clean and Clear dual action moisturizer with %.5 salicylic acid. I really didn't think that not using it for 2 weeks was going to cause this much damage. I have all of these little pimples on my cheeks. They look like clogged pores... But I'm not sure. I really don't know what to do, because just 2 weeks ago but skin was beautiful, and then all of the sudden it's like this. Do you think because it came on so suddenly and the fact that this is not normal for me will help it clear up better? And should I stick to my treatment of the moisturizer, or try something else? Please help.
If you went to a hot/humid area, that could also be the culprit. My cousin's face breaks out like crazy when it overheats (like during summer or if she's sitting to close to a fireplace, etc.)
Drink plenty of water
Wash your face with Cetapphil cleanser (gentle cleanser)
Moisturize - toner, serum, lotion, cream, etc.
Apply your lotion with SA
Don't be abrasive on your skin - i.e. don't use mechanical means to exfoliate if you have to.
Clay or charcoal based masks 1x/week for pore cleansing. Follow that with a hydrating face mask/sleeping pack/sheet mask/etc. since they can be really dehydrating (they are for me at least)
Let your body do it's think. It took 2 weeks for your face to get that way. It'll take just as long for your skin to start clearing up.