Before, I only had hormonal pimples but since I started using clinique acne solutions, I broke out so much that I didn't want to look at my face in the mirror anymore. It's making me depress. People also ask me what happened to my face and I dont know what to say.
Please help me. I don't know what to do anymore. Should I stop using clinique? What should I use to clean my face?
Use cetaphil, or any gentle cleaner similar to it.
Or use a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cleanser and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cream overnight.
See your dermatologist and ask about using a retinoid cream. Epiduo might me a good option because if has benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid as active ingredients. Or you could try a 0.05% tretinoin cream.
Hmmm not sure I agree with SkyeDavis - very rarely does something break you out then get it better. If a product isn't working for you, stop using it. Which Clinique product is it? Does it have Benzoyl in it? And acne scar obsession is on the right track but 2.5% BPO will likely have little to no effect on your skin unless you get a very pure product - which you would NOT be able to find in a store. If you are buying at the store, then get something with the highest allowable 10% and build up - like 30 mins on your face one night, then 1 hour, then 2 hours then overnight. BPO stains your sheets so watch out but it is super effective, especially if you find a good product. If you ARE sensitive to BPO, glycolic or salicylic acids are good alternatives, or something with sulfur in it.
Most likely Clinque has loads of preservatives in it to maintain its shelf life and hate to tell you but all those preservatives are oils that CLOG PORES. There is no way around it for them if they are to obtain the shelf life that is required for big manufacturers. Get a small batch topical company and you will have success in clearing your skin. Guaranteed.