From the article: Treating Acne in Dry Skin
Who knew you'd be dealing with dry skin and acne at the same time? It can be frustrating trying to treat acne and dry skin.
With trial and error, you've picked up some pretty good tricks to help you do just that. It's time to share your hard-earned knowledge with us!
How do you keep your dry skin feeling good while treating acne? Tell us your favorite ways to treat dry skin without aggravating breakouts.
Share Your TipsTried and True
- My preferred method with my dry skin that is prone to breakouts is to steam my face once or twice a week. This is as simple as boiling a bit of water on the stove. I just hover over the pot with a towel over my head to create a little steam tent. Caution: Steam is HOT, stay at a comfortable distance. You can also add your favorite aromatic herb for extra oomph.
- —Guest Angela
dealing with dry skin and acne
- I use panoxyl which can be bought over the counter and is about £3. Once its absorbed I use a good moisturiser to avoid any irritation. I had medium-severe acne on my cheeks and I use the 2.5 panoxyl. Works really well for me
- —Guest emma
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
- I always put a moisturizer on before I put on my acne treatment (retin-a). As long as the moisturizer is oil free it doesn't cause pimples. Plus I drink A LOT of water. I think that helps too. I notice a big difference in my skin when I don't.
- —Priscilla
