I got an acne mask and I want to use it routinely. On the instructions it says use three times a week for best results. What days do you think would be best to use it?
You shouldn't use it 3 times a week, as this could cause your skin to become inflamed, to overcompensate and become more oily, thus producing more breakouts. But use it once a week, during your weekly facial (as referenced below). It's also important to use ONE product line (or brand) formulated specifically for your skin type. Even though you may have some breakouts, it's possible that you have combination skin. Determine your skin type: http://1stholistic.com/Beauty/skin/skin_skin_types.htm. If you determine that you do in fact have acne, use products from the same brand as your mask, formulated for acne prone skin.
~DAILY/WEEKLY SKINCARE~
-You will need: Cleanser, Toner (or Astringent), Cotton Balls, Moisturizer, Mask (or Masque), Extractor (found at most beauty supply stores), and either a facial steamer or hand towel for steaming.
-Morning and night (before going to bed): cleanse, tone, and moisturize. If you have clogged pores, whiteheads and blackheads, then 2-3 times a week include steaming (in this order: cleanse, tone, steam, tone, moisturize).
-Once a week: cleanse, tone, steam, exfoliate, tone, *extractions, tone, mask (use your acne mask here), tone, moisturize. *IF NEEDED, for blackheads, pimples, etc, Don't begin doing extractions until you have been following all of the other steps for at least . weeks, so that the steaming will have caused any tough blemishes to begin to soften.
-How to: *
Cleanse -use a small amount and lather with water, apply using circular motions all over face and neck, repeat if you have makeup on
Tone - Squeeze a small amount onto the cottonball and wipe all over face and neck
Steam - for 10-15 minutes, using one of these methods: facial steamer, hold your face 3-5 inches above steaming water, or drape a hot towel over your face (leaving your nostrils and/or mouth exposed)
Exfoliate - follow the same steps as in cleansing, but don't repeat
Extractions - place the hoop (or eye) over the blemish (or blackhead) so that the blemish is in the center of the hoop, apply slight pressure and use rocking and rolling movements all around the blemish (don't use so much pressure that you create indentions or bruises on your skin), if and when the blockage comes out of the pore, wipe away with a cottonball that has been dampened with toner
Mask - apply mask evenly on face and neck, leave for 10-15 minutes, remove by draping a hot towel over your face, then wiping away - if it begins to sting or burn intensly before 10-15 minutes has passed remove and consider using a milder mask
Moisturize - apply a small amount on face an neck and massage until it's absorbed
*In all of these steps, always avoid the eye area.
~VITAMINS/MINERALS, DIET, & EXCERCISE~
Each day, include a multivitamin for women and try to maintain a fairly healthy diet and exercise routine. Also see this site about vitamins and the skin: http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778... If you take any of these in addition to your daily multivitamin, be sure not to take more than the recommended dosages.
~RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ~*(should you decide not to use the same brand as the acne mask)
-FOR OILY SKIN (Oily in T-zone and other areas):
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Controlling Astringent, Neutrogena Oil-free Moisture SPF 15, & Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Scrub:
- the Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask can be used as both a daily cleanser and for your mask in your weekly facial.
-FOR COMBINATION SKIN (2 or more of these conditions: dry, oily, sensitive, breakouts, etc.)
Fresh Foaming Cleanser., Neutrogena® Alcohol-Free Toner , Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin, Neutrogena Deep Clean™ Gentle Scrub, Neutrogena Clear Pore™ Cleanser/Mask (for oily and/or blemish prone areas), & Hydrating Facial Cloth Mask (http://www.neutrogena.com/Content_79.asp).
-FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN (very frequent or constant breakouts)
Advanced Solutions™ Complete Acne Therapy System, Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub
(don’t use every day, only once a week during your weekly facial), and Oil-Free Acne Wash 60 Second Mask Scrub
-FOR SEVERE ACNE (severe, painful, constant breakouts of various types)
Or if any skin problems persist or become worse, you should see a dermatologist.
*see this link: http://www.neutrogena.com/face.asp?mainv... click on cleansers, toners, moisturizers, & treatments to view the products
2006-08-08 08:55:20 by youngwriter
I have face wash, toner, acne treatment, and a facial mask. I know the acne treatment comes last, and i DO NOT want to use a moisturizer because my skin is very oily. So, in what order should I use the face wash, toner, and mask?
Even though your face is oily, you should still use an oil-free moisturizer. You also have to make sure that you aren't using tooo many things on your face at the same time. Use the face wash, toner, acne treatment everyday. Most masks are not daily masks and you don't want to over work your skin. May I suggest a toner for your oily skin, its called Sea Breeze. It's really good for oily skin. And the Clean and Clear Mask that they said is for 'daily use' is really strong and should be used, at most, three times a weeks. It is also good for oily skin.
I hope this helps! For a moisturizer I recommend, something with SPF. too many young girls are being diagnosed with skin cancer. start taking care of your skin now!
2007-10-31 17:17:20 by Bella
Ann Lander did an article about a woman who suffered from acne and was told about using egg yolk as a mask to help with her acne. She swore by it.
The general consensus is YES. But it all depends on your skin type. It won't work for everyone.
Egg whites are mainly used as an instant face lift agent. It absorbs extra oiliness as well as helping in exfoliating the facial skin. Take the egg white, beat it until it is well mixed, and apply to the face. When it dries up, a maximum of 15 minutes, rinse it off.
More natural ways of getting rid of that pesky acne: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-7.html
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