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Dull, grey skin...feeling old :(

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Blithereens · 17/02/2014 15:56

I'm only 32 but my skin is starting to make me look much older. I don't have wrinkles, but my skin is just grey-looking and dull and has dry patches as well as blackheads and the odd spot!

Background: I suffered terrible acne as a teen and young adult, until I was put on RoAccutane. This performed the miracle of ridding me of the spots, but I do still have discolouration scars (not pitting) and my skin still marks very easily if I get the odd zit. It's very sensitive and 'burns' easily if I use harsh chemicals.

At the moment I cleanse with babywipes and moisturise twice a day with Estee Lauder Visible Difference, and exfoliate with St Ives several times a week. I get enough sleep and drink plenty of water. After I came off RoAccutane I had lovely, glowing skin for years, but it's all gone down the pan since I hit 30!!

I feel like the wipes aren't enough, so I'd like recommendations for a gentle but thorough cleanser, maybe with exfoliating properties, and maybe some sort of brightening serum? I've heard good things about Liz Earle and Clinique, any thoughts? When I look in the mirror I feel like I'm in black and white!

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 22/02/2014 10:38

the pack is about £50 Shock

JohnCusacksWife · 22/02/2014 11:33

Blithereens, so glad you like the Superdrug cleanser. I'm quite evangelical about it as I really feel its made a real difference to my skin in a short space of time.

Aquelven · 22/02/2014 11:51

I would definitely ditch the baby wipes completely & exfoliator too for a while. They are both very harsh. I suspect you think that as you're seeing your face as grey you think it needs scrubbing clean? But I think it needs more gentle treatment to tight itself.
A good creamy cleanser removed with a hot, wet muslin cloth will be more cleansing yet gentle. Try Boots, they do a good range of cleansers in their own brands for all skin types at reasonable prices. I like the No7 balm one or their hot cloth one. Have you thought of a mask? Using a cleansing but gentle mask once a week should help with the greyness.

RonaldMcDonald · 22/02/2014 11:55

For all of you going on about blackheads
Please use this
It is an excellent cheap BHA that works to remove blackheads by sorting out the pores.
It's simply brilliant

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