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Skincare help please- blackheads

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ChocolateRaisin · 22/10/2016 17:14

I'm wondering if anyone can help please? I've had problem skin for most of my adult life, though it is generally better now than it has been. I suffer with cystic acne on my chin and sometimes jaw line which is mainly under control now. I pustules on chin when I've eaten junk food or time of the month but is mostly under control if I'm careful but I also have 40+ blackheads on my cheeks which I cannot seem to shift.

My skin type is sensitive & oily.

At the moment my routine is;
AM
Jan Marini bioglycolic cleanser
Jan marini c'esta serum
Jan Marini bioglycolic bioclear lotion (glycolic acid, salicyclic acid &
Azelaic acid)
Jan Marini transformation serum

PM
Simple face wipe to remove make up (bare minerals)

The Jan Marini has really helped I think with the cystic and pustule issues, it is now just the black heads that I'm desperate to get rid of. I don't think doing Jan Marini with the products 2x a day will help with that and I don't think the face wipes are helping.

Any advice would be gratefully received. I've been researching and a good clay mask 1-2x a week sounds like it would be good, though I'm not sure which one would be any good. I'm willing to spend a bit of money if I can clear the rest of my skin up!

Thanks in advance.

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DontAskIDontKnow · 26/10/2016 16:04

I've found that allowing my skin to detox properly has made a massive improvement. I don't use much on my face now and have 2 or 3 Epsom or other salt baths a week. It's worked better than any of the acid peels and serums that I've used over the years.

FruitCider · 26/10/2016 16:58

Sorry I just saw that it was oily and sensitive. You seem to use a LOT of products on your face. I have no idea what they are? Are they specifically for oily skin?

ChocolateRaisin · 26/10/2016 23:07

Fruitcider- yes, I've chosen products that are good for oily skin. Although it seems a lot, a couple of them I'll only use 1-2 times a week.

I've had a delivery today of one of the cleansers and the night oil so I'm going to start with that and gradually add the others in. I've double cleansed tonight for the first time with a flannel- my skin feels so lovely!

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ChickenVindaloo · 26/10/2016 23:39

Using extractors can damage your skin and pores and make them look bigger.

Dr Bunting advises against steaming your face if you have v sensitive or rosacea skin.

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