November 2nd, 2009 | 
Author: Hi …
I am currently going through a phase of discovering the world of ‘Skin Care’. (Just to let you know, I am a 15yr old teenage girl) who does the whole cleanse – tone – moisturise business, but its kind of difficult to get the products right, kind of going through that ‘testing’ time-period at the mo.
My Current Skincare routine (depending on how i feel):
Neutrogena Visibly Clear Oil-Free Gel Wash
or
Simple Refreshing Gel Wash
I used to use Neutrogena Deep Clean Gel Wash, but that ran out so used whatever was in the cupboard 
and I exfoliate 1-2 times a week (normally when i wash my hair) using
Now (this might get confusing)…
I started using:
Simple Kind to skin soothing facial toner (alcohol free)
but then i discovered:
Neutrogena Visibly Clear Triple Action Lotion (contains alcohol denat – Bad?)
(which is like a cleanser and toner in 1)
and I thought ‘Perfect! for when you cant be bothered to wash your face late at night, and don’t wanna use face wipes.
Oh, by the way, I use Boots essentials fragrance free face wipes, only occasionally though.
And for moisturiser I use:
Neutrogena Visibly Clear Oil-Free Moisturiser
and for eye creams I use:
Body Shop Elderflower Un-perfumed Eye Gel (mornings)
and
Body Shop Vitamin C Eye Reviver Cream (night time)
My skin type is definitely combination, have blackheads on my nose area (nose, chin and erm .. inner cheeks – the skin around my nose/under my eye area – not sure what to call it)
My cheeks and forehead are fine
and (a pretty major factor) I DON’T Wear Make-Up(!)
I generally eat healthily, but i do admit, i have been eating more chocolate lately (even though i read that chocolate doesn’t actually cause spots/break outs – anyone up for an argument on that while we are at it?) And please, if that fact is wrong, please correct me
Is what I am doing ok?
Please just some general advice on skincare, because i feel rather oblivious to everything at the moment.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
for ALL Contributions
I wish you luck in answering this
x
sorry forgot to add – the exfoliating scrub I use is called:
Cyclax Nature Pure Apricot Facial Scrub
Crumbs what a lot you use.
Right, my advice, and it is only advice. Choose ONE brand per action and stick to it.
For example use Simple face cleanser. Neutrogena moisturiser, and one type of eye cream each day. You only need to exfoliate once or twice a week maximum and always moisturise well afterwards.
Toner is a waste of time, splash your face with tepid water, it doesn’t contain alcohol so is gooood for your skin, always moisturise after cleaning.
Basically all you need to do is:
Twice a day:- cleanse and moisturise.
Twice a week:- exfoliate and moisturise.
Once a month:- a face mask of your choice.
If you swap from one product to another as quick as you seem to be doing you will freak your skin out, best to choose one type/make and stick to it unless your skin tells you otherwise.
Don’t worry about eating chocolate, it won’t give you spots. Just eat in moderation and drink lots of water.
Posted in skin care vitamin c
First of all, diet doesn’t really affect your skin so if you eat crappy food every once in awhile, you’re fine! You need to do three things to take care of your skin: moisturize, exfoliate and protect. Always wear a moisturizer with an SPF and exfoliate the dead skin 1-2 times a week. You really only need a gentle cleanser and a good moisturizer. Toning is optional and you can use $1 Target brand witch hazel for this if you want. I think you are doing a great job and to start taking care of your skin at a young age will definitely pay off! Just make sure you don’t smoke and try not to sleep on your face! Good job!
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I know that you wrote alot about your regimine, but before I was half-way finished, I knew that dermalogica clean start was for you! It’s a new line from Dermalogica specifically targeted on teens and pre-teens! (ages 8-18, or even older!). It’s got 8 different products, but you don’t need them all. You can kind of pick out the ones you feel are necessary for your skin (a couple products are mainly acne based). The message they want to target is that kids should start taking care of their skin at a young age! I use the face wash and the acne treatment (bedtime for breakouts), and it’s worked pretty well!
basically, you just want to wash your face twice a day (am & pm) and moisturize. SUNSCREEN IS A BIG MUST! especially if you want to protect your skin and KEEP it looking young. after you workout or sweat, you want to wash or rinse your body to get rid of the dirt, and drink lots of water. this is probably overrated or overused, but I think the only reason people stress the water factor is because tons of people don’t get their daily 8 cups!
changing your products often may cause breakouts at times, because some ingredients cancel out each other, or can cause reactions when used with each other. You really want to stick to a simple regimen, and it’s even better if all the products are from the same brand/line. I really think you should cut down on the products you’re using. stick to one cleanser or face wash (or two, if you use two different ones specifically in the morning and at night). go ahead and stick with your toner and moisturizer, but the rest are unnecessary.
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Crumbs what a lot you use.
Right, my advice, and it is only advice. Choose ONE brand per action and stick to it.
For example use Simple face cleanser. Neutrogena moisturiser, and one type of eye cream each day. You only need to exfoliate once or twice a week maximum and always moisturise well afterwards.
Toner is a waste of time, splash your face with tepid water, it doesn’t contain alcohol so is gooood for your skin, always moisturise after cleaning.
Basically all you need to do is:
Twice a day:- cleanse and moisturise.
Twice a week:- exfoliate and moisturise.
Once a month:- a face mask of your choice.
If you swap from one product to another as quick as you seem to be doing you will freak your skin out, best to choose one type/make and stick to it unless your skin tells you otherwise.
Don’t worry about eating chocolate, it won’t give you spots. Just eat in moderation and drink lots of water.
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