moisturizer?

[kathrynowens04]

I have super sensitive combination skin so I have to use aloe vera+coconut oil as a moisturizer but it is NOT helping my acne in any way. should I stick to what I'm doing or do you have any other recommendations?

[aditip]

I do toooo. I stick with Cetaphil to be honest or Clinique Dramatizing lotion (it has a yellow tint if you know what I talking about).

[titian]

I would definitely cut out the coconut oil and avoid other highly comedogenic ingredients. It's doing you no favors and could actually be contributing to the breakouts. Sunflower, safflower, hemp, black cumin, and sea buckthorn oils are some of the least comedogenic oils that also contain a high percentage of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid usually deficient in acneic skin. Sea buckthorn seed oil is my personal fave because it's also really good for rosacea, redness, and sensitivity. Fresh's Seaberry line is based around it, but the facial oil and and booster both contain some mildly comedogenic ingredients as well. Might be worth a shot anyway, but you can always get the pure oil elsewhere.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@kathrynowens04 I rec CeraVe PM; it is very gentle and rec'd by derms.  Friendly reminder that many don't believe you need a moisturizer unless you are truly dry.  🙂

[Lazzarwa]

Coconut oil is considered midly comidogenic, so to avoid if you tend to have obstructed pores.

[TheBrownLife]

Hi girl. Oil clogs pores and if your acne prone oil will only make it worse. Sunday Riley, Caudalie, Murad and Peter Thomas Roth have good moisturizers for acne prone skin. For something on the really sensitive side drunk elephant, tata harper and fresh.

[smashboxx]

You could always try First Aid Beauty moisturizers. Their whole line is basically meant for people who have painfully sensitive skin (which I do) and it helps get rid of ance. But skin care is trial by error. Aloe is good for inflammation (I would spot treat on acne but not slather it all over), but isn't necessarily meant to act as a moisturizer. And coconut oil can clog pores if you don't have really dry skin. I wouldonly apply coconut oil on to really dry matches, and avoid placing it on to your acne. Some Tatcha and Tata Harper products are great for sensitive skin as well as removing acne, but you have to be careful and use each new product purchased sparingly in order to determine just how sensitive your skin really is. And Sunday Riley is amazing for smoothing, clearing acne, and removing black or whiteheads. And for future reference, I would start looking back on old products that caused problems in an attempt to determine if there is a specific ingredient you're allergic to. In the end you could always go to a dermatologist and get their recommendations, while at the same time taking advantage of their expertise to talk to them about your skin and your skin concerns.

[smashboxx]

Oh, and Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid directly on to the issues that bother you the most gets rid of it and doesn't react to sensitive skin. Use sparingly and apply sunscreen if you use it in the morning. A little goes a long way, you can go on to their website and order a travel size for nine dollars, and it can last for eight months if you just use it two or three times a week or only on your break outs.