tynkrbelle82 0 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I'm 27, and since I am done w/ having kids and had recently weaned my one year old, I decided to take up on the opportunity of getting clear skin and making myself feel better.I always had clear skin as a teen and then after each pregnancy, my skin turned crazy-hectic. I'd have flare ups just before each period and get frustrated knowing there was nothing I can do other than pick at my skin.So, once Feb 22 came around, I was able to go the Dr and get something prescribed. I am now taking 200mg of Minocycline/day (100mg 2x/day) and using a retin-A cream (at night before bed)My face is still flaking/ peeling a bit and I am using a damp washcloth to gently exfoliate that skin off. BUT, after my morning shower, I apply a cetaphil daily moisturizer SPF15 and most days, it feels almost like it's burning when I put it on my cheeks. Is this normal?Would you recommend something else?If you're female, what type of foundation would you use for makeup? I'm a MAC girl, but have started the switch to bare escentuals (sp?) again. I'm noticing that it doesn't show my flaking skin as bad as a liquid foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelessdan 1 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Personally, I did that routine for probably 10 years. I did see improvements but after years of taking antiboitics they stopped working... I truly believe you are better off improving your diet and lifestyle in general...Ok, that's the end of my mini-rant...To answer your question about burning and flaking/peeling. That is normal. Your skin will take some time (a few weeks) to get use to the harsh retin-a regiment. For lotion I use Clinique moisturizing lotion for dry/dry combination skin which works really well for me...And since I'm a dude that's as far as my answers can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
