Re: Skin care routine
You’re wedding is at the end of this month? Do you use any products with glycolic acid or salicylic acid? If your skin is really oily…find something over the counter with salicylic acid (I can’t give specific rec. on this since I haven’t used this in years). Otherwise, get something with glycolic acid in it like Alpha Hydroxy 12% Glycolic Soufflee. Also look for some product with retinol in it (retin a itself might be a bad idea to start a few weeks before the wedding).
Do you wear make-up daily? If so, cut back on it and give you skin a chance to breathe. In the morning, just wash face with cold water and apply moisturizer. Please wear sunscreen if you’re going out of the house. In the evening/night…apply the glycolic lotion one night…and lotion with retinol another night. That’s it. Keep your routine simple and with minimal products. If your skin feels dry or looks flaky, then about an HOUR after applying the retinol or glycolic product…apply moisturizer.
If you don’t wear make-up then don’t use a cleansar every day. Use a toner like Biore to wipe face BEFORE applying the cream at night. You can use the toner in the morning too if you face feels extra oily. If your face feels icky and you feel you have to use a cleansar, use something super gentle like Cetaphil.
On a total side note, not sure what your diet is like but cut back on oily/greasy fried foods and red meat. Also cut back in your sugar intake. Eat lots of fruits, veggies, and fish (eat items high in Vit. C such as oranges, strawberry, kiwi, green veggies, cauliflower etc.) . I used to eat a lot of oily/greasy food and a lot of red meat. But since I changed my diet last year…I’ve noticed difference in my skin and also the way I feel. I usually eat red meat like 1 or 2 times a week. Rest of the time I eat either chicken or turkey (meat wise).
Also, please try to minimize your stress! B/C a lot of stress can also cause acne! My wedding is in about 2 months so I understand its hard…but do your best to stay relaxed. Try some at home yoga or even go to gym is need be…but try not to stress too much. 