Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
Breakouts along the jawline are associated with hormone fluctuations. In terms of moisturizer, I use Say Yes to Tomatoes daily balancing moisturizer. I got it from Ulta, it's light and doesn't leave me feeling oily. I use the DDF brightening cleanser, it has glycolic acid in it.
Have you tried the Mario Badescu line? They carry it at Ulta. I've bought two masks from there that I like and they also have a salicylic and glycolic cleanser for breakouts at a reasonable price compared to other aha cleansers. They also have a good variety of moisturizers.
In terms of natural remedies, yogurt and turmeric are good for breakouts. You can make a mask from besan, yogurt and haldi. Vinegar...specifically ACV is also good for skin. I personally like raw honey...as it's anti-bacterial and moisturizing.
I might be wrong but the symptoms you explained sound like mild Rosacea. Redness with fine acne.
Avoid any harsh cleansers, soaps etc and abrasives .
Cetaphil lotion is what my dermatologist also recommended, at least it wont aggravate the sensitive skin.
Dalacin T lotion and Duac acne gel both will calm down the acne and flused skin.
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
Niks...do you wear your hair down very often?
When I get pimples along my jawline...I do a few things to control them:
I start tying my hair back
Stop touching
Guzzling water (at least 1.5 liters a day)
Change my pillow case out every other day
This usually helps a lot with it...the tying of hair I mention because I think some people with sensitive skin end up breaking out when they keep bangs that touch their face, wear their hair down so it constantly touches the sides of their face, etc.
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
I've always had on and off problem with spots, not sure if yours is similar but Ive recently started using the Elemis Papaya Tri Enzyme cleanser and it has worked absolute wonders on my skin. I massage it on and wipe off with a flannel, then I spray my face with rose water. My current winning formula. Alhumdulilah; has massively imporved the condition of my skin.
I drink ACV regularly but I have a friend who swears by using it as a toner, attributes this to her skin clearing up (especially around jaw line for the first time in ages)
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
I had a horrible breakout all over recently ever since I got pregnant due to hormonal changes Im assuming. what really helped me is Neutrogena Clear Pore cleanser/mask. its basically a facewash but its also mask, you apply it and leave it on for few minutes then wash it off like facewash. it really helped within 3 days. Also, pure tea tree oil helps too, i just dab it all over where i have pimples. so far these 2 things have been working really good for me.
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
Vitamin C serum does wonders for dull skin. That’s the #1](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) thing I’d recommend for dull skin. Get a good one and use it every morning. Although in the first week, you many want to use it every other day just so your skin gets used to it.
As for the rest…..visible pores, oily skin, acne…..my personal recommendation would be the usual. Retin a (if you’re not pregnant or breastfeeding) and some type of chemical peel once every 2 weeks (Lactic is the best choice for sensitive skin).
Why are you not happy with Cetaphil cleanser?
As for moisturizers, during the day, a good Vitamin C serum should do the job. For nighttime, I’ve found the best and cheapest solution to be some type of oil (Argan, avocado, rosehip, grapeseed, jojoba etc.; Tons to choose from).
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
Thank you everyone. Very detailed suggestions. You guys are amazing :)
Paheli, I do like Cetaphil. I was just looking for additional suggestions. Have to check out the oils. But would they make my already somewhat oily skin look oily?
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
Thank you everyone. Very detailed suggestions. You guys are amazing :)
Paheli, I do like Cetaphil. I was just looking for additional suggestions. Have to check out the oils. But would they make my already somewhat oily skin look oily?
I had same issues...but what worked for me is Dove Extra sensitive soap and Olays Sensitive skin lotion:)
Re: Pimples on jawline and other issues - Help please
If you like Cetaphil, then its best to stick with it. Why fix something that’s not broken? For something different once or twice a week, you should look into oil cleansing method (OCM). I believe we do have a few other threads on it so a search on this forum or on Google should bring up plenty of information.
As for the oil, no, if you get a light oil such as Jojoba and apply a bit, it should not make your skin oily (Jojoba is also a cheap/great choice for OCM). But here’s what I’m wondering about…is your skin dry at all? Are there times when your skin feels dry? Because if your skin is oily ALL the time and never feels dry at all…then why do you need to apply a moisturizer every day AND night?
For something different once or twice a week, you should look into oil cleansing method (OCM). I believe we do have a few other threads on it so a search on this forum or on Google should bring up plenty of information.