Hi - I used to wear make-up all the time too. Over the years, I went through periods of breakouts and hated it! Make-up was a quick solution, so I thought. After a while, I just didn't feel like going through the motions of applying the base, powder and whatever else I wore. Not to mention the by-the-hour maintenance to keep my face looking fresh. Soon after, I grew tired and became interested in trying to clear it up and not cover it up. Don't get me wrong, make-up is fun and if applied correctly, you look great! But like I said, things changed with me and I wanted to be more natural most days. One thing I can say, since I've stopped wearing make-up as often, I don't seem to have as many breakouts as before. Of course I'm getting older and hopefully finally getting past that stage, but I do believe that some of it has to do with not allowing my skin to simply breathe.
Now, I wear make-up when I want to, not because I feel like I have to. And, the times I do wear it, it's alot lighter than before. I try to achieve a more natural look by enhancing my skin tone with a little base just to even out certain areas, but no longer as a full-face cover-up. When I don't wear make-up, I make sure that I wear a good moisturizer that gives a natural glow, but not shiny. Moisturized skin, not made up, will help your natural appearance. Yes, your flaws will still show, but you can still look good with a good moisturizer, a little eye make-up and something nice on your lips. Enhancing those couple of areas really can help you have a made-up look, without make-up. Just make sure that your colors go well and blend with each other.
I understand that steam is good for the skin. I understand that steaming the face helps to open pores before applying medications or any other products. Also, cool/cold water helps to close the pores.
Good luck!