Congested skin, particularly chin and nose

[JontyDoggle37]

I’m 42, fairly sensitive skin. I’m noticing the skin is getting more and more congested. Not blackheads, but like white bumps under the skin where pores have filled up with gunk and seem to be grouping together into clumps of white. I’m not great at removing makeup at night, but I do cleanse thoroughly and then moisturise in the morning. I can start cleansing at night, but how do I get those pores to empty out?

Maybe try an acid toner like pixi tonic. And cleanse properly, twice in evening.

Clay face masks might help you. Stick to the problem areas if your skin is dry elsewhere. Can I ask what you are cleansing with? Any type of wipe might not be the best thing for you.

As above, clay mask, acid toner (dont overdo it though, few times a week) and clean your face with a face cloth as it sloughs off all the dead skin, unclogs pores, etc which leads to congestion.

Remove makeup at night, wash your face thoroughly morning and night - warm eater, massage face was into skin for a whole minute, then rinse.

Avoid scrubs/flannels.

I think if you take your make up off at night I think your skin will empty out naturally.

Can you take your make up off early evening instead of at night?. 42 is not the age to neglect your skin.

I recently started cleansing with oil and my skin has really improved

Definitely start cleansing your skin thoroughly at night. You might find that is all you need to do for your skin to clear. Also recommend an acid toner, like Pixi Glow Tonic or Alpha H Liquid Gold, for evenings.

Definitely make sure you take your make up off at night (properly, not with a face wipe) and cleanse morning and night. I also agree that an acid toner would be good, I really like Paula’s choice 2% BHA which is designed for congested skin, though anything BHA/salicylic acid based would be a good shout.

Any use OP?