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free skin care · Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:02 pm

Normally I have oily skin, but since I've started tretinoin gel and OCM (plus it's winter) I don't anymore. It's normal (in that if I run my fingers on my forehead, there isn't a slick of shine on them), borderline dry, and I still can't battle the blackheads. So, all in all....combination. I thought I was done with the initial breakout, but as of yesterday I have one cyst on my jawline (I never get cysts!) and 2 on my cheek and 1 on my forehead Sad

I want to try the Hemp Seed Oil for my blackheads, and plan to do so soon. But that's not really a moisturizer to put on under makeup in the daytime. I'm really confused how to tweak my routine. I can't do the HSO at night when I apply tretinoin.

Ugh...Ideas anyone?
(I prefer more natural methods, but will buy something HE if it truly does a good job. I hate Cetaphil and anything like it)

free skin care · Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:15 pm

All these viewings and no replies.

Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:25 pm

Hi, Sandra. You could actually use hemp seed oil during the daytime under makeup. I use oils all the time under makeup. The trick is to spritz your face thoroughly with a toner, hydrosol, or spring water before applying 2 to 3 drops of oil. This helps the oil absorb well.

HTH Smile

Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:00 pm

I understand that there are some good all natural alternatives for getting rid of blackheads or acne while at the same time moisturizing and calming the skin. I have read that Resveratrol is a very good ingredient to look for. Hope that helps. I was just a "viewing" but read your plea Smile

free skin care · Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:45 pm

Pixie Rose wrote:

Hi, Sandra. You could actually use hemp seed oil during the daytime under makeup. I use oils all the time under makeup. The trick is to spritz your face thoroughly with a toner, hydrosol, or spring water before applying 2 to 3 drops of oil. This helps the oil absorb well.

HTH Smile

Seconding this. Also wanted to add, make sure you wait long enough for the oil to absorb before putting on your makeup. ~20min.

Are you using a sunscreen? Some of them are a bit moisturizing, so you may not even need an additional moisturizer if your skin doesn't feel dry.

free skin care · Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:18 am

Why did you stop OCM?

I find that when you start and stop OCM you can have some breakouts.

In terms of moisturizer, I have combination, and I use Dr. Hauschka Rose Light day cream.
It actually helps to regulate my skin, and I don't have such an oily forehead anymore...

free skin care · Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:10 am

Thanks for answering. I will go with Hemp Seed Oil. I heard Reservatrol was a bunch of hype, not sure though.
I didn't stop OCM. When I said "I don't anymore" I was relating to having had oily skin before, as I said earlier in the sentence. Sorry, could sound confusing. Before, I only needed light moisture, but now my skin has changed so I'm confused.

I think I will have to try the hemp/castor OCM and research better about reservatrol.

Thanks for the help!

free skin care · Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:02 am

For daytime moisture I like mixing HA with a carrier oil. Kukui is my favorite but there are lots of good oils to choose from. It can take some time determine which oil works best for you.

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