AN OILY, ACNE-PRONE GUY’S SKINCARE REGIMEN
But I do have a skincare regimen!
The thing is that just like a lot of people, I’ve been
experimenting on products for quite a while now, in search of the best/hiyang
for my skin – but failing a lot of times. It’s a hit-or-miss, and even when you
find the right products, they sometimes clash with other products so you end up
changing your set from time to time. What’s challenging is that it takes a
while before you see some result (if you see any!), and it can be quite
expensive!
For the longest time I was afraid of Proactiv because of all
the bad reviews I read and heard, but when I tried it, it worked fabulously I felt
stupid for not using it earlier. The problem was that when I ran out of some of
the stuff (the toner, for example) I substituted using other brands/products –
and that resulted to a lot of zits.
I think my skin is pretty okay right now and while I am
grateful for the products I am using, I know there’s a great possibility I will
change some of them soon, but since they’re doing me good right now, I wanna
share them with you, in case there are some oily, acne-prone readers out there.
CETAPHIL GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER
For the longest time I stayed away from Cetpahil because I thought
it was too gentle, that it wasn’t effective, especially for oily, acne-prone
skin. I tried it once and I didn’t think that something that wouldn’t lather could
help me. But there was one time I got all these zits and rashes (I suffered an
allergic reaction to something) and I didn’t use any product on my skin – I just
washed with water – and that helped. And so I gave Cetaphil another chance. I’ve
been using it ever since. And they recently did a Buy 2 Take 1 promo so I hoarded.
I love Cetaphil!
BELO MEN ACNE CONTROL FACIAL CLEANSER
Someone gave me a set of Belo Men products and since I was
already using a regular set of products that time, they just stayed inside the
closet. When I ran out of toner, I tried using their Whitening Facial Cleanser,
which amazingly did my skin good. I think it’s because of the Kojic acid. I just
finished the whole bottle so I am using the Acne Control facial cleanser since
my skin is oily and acne-prone. It’s doing a good job but I think after I finish
it I am switching back to the Whitening version because of the Kojic acid.
AVENE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION
Last year I wanted to try new products and I discovered
Avene’s line of products. They use thermal spring water that soothes, softens,
and calms the skin, and I was intrigued. I bought the emulsion, which promises
to reduce spots, blackheads, and blemishes; limit the spread of acne-causing
bacteria; and soothe redness and inflammation. And you know what, it kept its
word. The tube lasts forever because you don’t need to use a lot. I squeeze out
about five dots for my right cheek, left cheek, nose, chin, and forehead, and
that’s enough. I am so happy with the product I plan to try out the brand’s
other products.
PROACTIV REPAIRING TREATMENT
I no longer use the whole Proactiv set (for now!) but I am
still using this bottle of repairing treatment form the brand. It comes in
lotion form so I look at it as an extra moisturizer that happens to have
benzoyl peroxide, which rocks because it works well on my skin.
BIO-OIL
This is another great discovery of mine from last year. I
know a lot of people have been raving about the wonder product for quite a
while now and I am just happy that I finally got one for myself and can attest
to its effectiveness. It truly fades blemishes, although you need to wait for a
long time. I look at it as an extra moisturizer. Three drops every morning and
every night and I am good.
OLAY TOTAL EFFECTS DAY CREAM
Among all the products listed here this is the one I’ve been
using for the longest time. This is the last thing I apply on my face every morning
and I love it because apart from having SPF 15, it has anti-aging powers! I also
noticed that it effectively balances color and tone so it really reduces the
appearance of spots, lines, and wrinkles.
HEALTH & BEAUTY AZTEC SECRET INDIAN HEALING CLAY
My sister introduced me to this great product last year. She
let me try it when I slept over at her place and I instantly fell in love with
it that I asked her to gift me with my own tub last Christmas. I apply this
facial mask once a week. I just mix a teaspoon of the powder with a teaspoon of
apple cider vinegar (Bragg is the best!) – feel free to add more of either
until you reach the right consistency – and then it’s good to go. I like to
stay in front of the fan when I have the mask on because I like it when I feel
the mask getting dry and tight. It can be a little tough to remove but the
fulfilment after washing everything off is amazing. The face tends to get red
after but it goes away. The best thing about this deep pore-cleansing mask? It pulls
and tightens your skin that your face pulsates! Aliw.
