Are those electric cleansing brushes any good for problem teenage skin?

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19 yo DD mentioned thinking about getting one of those electric brush cleansing systems.

She has quite poor skin with regular breakouts of spots and even when she doesn't have any large obvious spots her skin still looks spotty/blotchy IYSWIM.

She doesn't wear make-up if that's relevant. She's tried muslin cloth cleansing, uses the occasional face mask, tea tree spot gel and witch hazel but that's all.

Would one of those electric brushes work for her or just aggravate her skin even more?

If it's worth her trying one can anyone recommend one up to £20 please (as that's what I've got left in her present budget).

Any advice appreciated! Thank you

I think they are too harsh and may well exacerbate the problem. I would encourage her to get a referal to see a dermatologist.

I think she’d be better to stop poking about at it and go to the gp.

The Clarisonic (I realise that's way outside the budget) completely transformed my skin - I was the same (spotty and blotchy, basically, but a non-make up wearer): for the first few weeks, I seemed to get loads more breakouts, but after a month, I haven't looked back. I've been using it 7 years now, and I wouldn't be without it - in fact, I notice the difference if I am away without it.

I was always a double - cleanser, from before it became a thing, but the Clarisonic is a whole different ball game.

I don't know about other makes, but I'd recommend searching for something like "Clarisonic dupe" to see what comes up - apparently, brushes were a thing in the 60s,but because they weren't sonic, they ended up causing broken veins and other issues.

No, no, no. Do not use them. What does she currently use on her face?

I was worried about exacerbating the problem.

She doesn't have acne. Spots tend to be around areas like side of nose/nostril where it joins the face (which makes me think she doesn't cleanse properly) and on her chin.

She's also one of these that fiddles with spots and won't leave them alone, or has her hands near her face which doesn't help.

She doesn't tend to overuse products - like I said just tea tree gel on individual spots, witch hazel, charcoal soap/face wash. She doesn't use perfumed products on her face.

The more I think about it, the more I realise the poor girl has exactly the same skin as I did at that age.

I saw some reviews for this Lloyds Pharmacy one for example which said it was better than the No.7 one

You'd be better off buying some decent skin care tbh.

A gentle cream or balm cleanser, a bha acid (this is the exfoliation she'll need), rosehip oil and light moisturiser. All doable for under £30?

I’ve never encountered a dermatologist who’s recommended them, in fact they usually warn some brushes can be too harsh
See GP or dermatologist to try some prescription products that are actually evidence based

I'd be willing to put money on the fact that this is hormonal for your daughter......so although certain skincare may not make it worse it may be worth going to gp x

She does take a contraceptive pill prescribed for hormonal rather than contraceptive reasons.

OK thanks everyone, think I've decided the electric brush things are a big No and to look at other approaches.

How long has she been on pill
And which one is it?

I find Nuetregena Stress Spots helps even out my skin. ignoring the fact that I currently have two massive spots die to being run down

She's been taking Cerazette for about 2 years after struggling with mood swings, anxiety (simplified version but too complicated to fully explain!)

(although , thinking about it, she may have started on a different one and then moved to Cerazette?? If so, it's been at least a year)

She could also change her pill......cerrazette did bugger all for my skin

I'm not sure if Dianette is still available but it did wonders for my skin.

Try medicated soap. Best thing ever

Get her to see GP and get something miraculous like Duac.

Yasmin (pill) is a godsend for skin. I came off it 6 months ago and now look like shit . It's one of the more expensive ones so I don't think they offer it if they can avoid... I only stopped taking it due to age/fertility considerations.

A combined pill is better for skin if no contraindications. Otherwise GP can recommend some topical treatments or antibiotics depending on severity.
(GP)

I'll suggest to her that she talk to the GP about a change of pill.

Re: medicated soap - is that not too drying? It's just she also suffers from patches of very dry skin on her face