Skincare Routine for Combination/ Oily Skin that is Acne Prone and Sensitive

Nov 12, 2012

Madison M.

Loves, I need some info on a fool proof routine so my skin will look presentable (even though I am 14 and going through this thing called hormones) I just need a good cleansing routine, I have no price limit on this. I would love if you could leave your skin care routine down below and tell me a little bit about each product.

Nov 13, 2012

Catey P.

I've been struggling with moderate acne since before I was your age, so I'll just share what I've figured out so far.

In the shower in the morning I wash with African Black Soap, which is really cleansing but can dry out your skin if you're not careful.
At night, I use with a bioglycolic wash (AHA), but I'm thinking of switching to a benzoyl peroxide based wash because I use AHAs in my night serum.
I manually exfoliate about every 2-3 days. Any more than that, and you're just scrubbing off good healthy skin on the surface. Avoid over exfoliating!!! It's a mistake everybody makes at some point, but trust me it won't feel good at all!
I've been switching back and forth between witch hazel and a commercial Ole Henriksen toner, not sure which one works best yet.
I let everything soak in for a few minutes before moisturizing. I haven't found a great moisturizer yet, and it depends on your skin type.
I also have an Ole Henriksen mask that really helps my scars and scabs heal faster, that I just use whenever it seems necessary.

But the best thing I've found to discover what actually works for you is to use SCIENCE! :D
It's not easy to tell if a new soap or toner is making a difference in your skin, or if it just happens to be hormones or diet or stress. Every time I get a new product, I use it on half of my face and continue to use the old product on the other half. After a week or two, see if you can tell a difference. Then you'll know for sure!

Best of luck!