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Hello everyone. I'm new here and have some questions regarding a good skin care routine for myself. I'm a 26 year old male and don't really know where to start. I've searched the archive posts on here for awhile before becoming a member and learned a little bit. There is just so much info out there, whether its on this site or starring and the skin aisle at the store for 20 minutes figuring out what to buy from the hundreds of products choices. Then there is the chemical products vs all natural ingredients debate also. Needless to say I'm a little loss, and need some direction.
I'll give you some background on my skin if it may help. Back in high school I did have some problems with acne for a couple of years until I would put on Acutane. I used several chemical face washes and creams up until the Acutane which did finally take clear it up. But all of the products did take a toll on my skin by drying it up.
My current working conditions are horrible for my skin. I work in an extremely dirtry factory with cast iron dust floating in the air constantly during my 12 hour shift. I try to wash my face a couple times throughout the day during my breaks which may be overdrying. I always put on moisturizer afterwards to help prevent overdrying.
My main goal is to smooth out the texture of my skin and help reduce the blackheads on my nose. I have little red bumps on my cheeks that are sometimes hard to see in certain light, but I can feel them. I'm not sure if its possible due to my skin's history and the bad work environment. If anyone and help me with some info on what to do or products to use that would be great. I don't know enough about skin care to pick out products that may help. I'm afraid of starting a routine and sticking to it for 6 months and not seeing any results because I was using the wrong products. That is why I'm here.
The products that I'm using now are Olay regenerist daily cleanser. I'm not sure if this is a cleanser or exfoiliator. I'm using some left over Pro-activ moisturizer with 15spf left over from my girlfriend. I was using Olay regenerist nigthtime cream for a couple weeks. It felt kind of greasy when I used it and was afraid that it might clog my pores. Maybe its allright to use?
Thats about it. Sorry for the long post and I hope some of you ladies can help me out.
-Thanks
I'll give you some background on my skin if it may help. Back in high school I did have some problems with acne for a couple of years until I would put on Acutane. I used several chemical face washes and creams up until the Acutane which did finally take clear it up. But all of the products did take a toll on my skin by drying it up.
My current working conditions are horrible for my skin. I work in an extremely dirtry factory with cast iron dust floating in the air constantly during my 12 hour shift. I try to wash my face a couple times throughout the day during my breaks which may be overdrying. I always put on moisturizer afterwards to help prevent overdrying.
My main goal is to smooth out the texture of my skin and help reduce the blackheads on my nose. I have little red bumps on my cheeks that are sometimes hard to see in certain light, but I can feel them. I'm not sure if its possible due to my skin's history and the bad work environment. If anyone and help me with some info on what to do or products to use that would be great. I don't know enough about skin care to pick out products that may help. I'm afraid of starting a routine and sticking to it for 6 months and not seeing any results because I was using the wrong products. That is why I'm here.
The products that I'm using now are Olay regenerist daily cleanser. I'm not sure if this is a cleanser or exfoiliator. I'm using some left over Pro-activ moisturizer with 15spf left over from my girlfriend. I was using Olay regenerist nigthtime cream for a couple weeks. It felt kind of greasy when I used it and was afraid that it might clog my pores. Maybe its allright to use?
Thats about it. Sorry for the long post and I hope some of you ladies can help me out.
-Thanks