SKINCARE TIPS + PRODUCTS for sensitive skin 🪐

recently, my skin has been breaking out n i’ve been quite demoralised about it 😓 esp because i have combination skin, half of my face gets oily while the other half is red and dry. 😭

if you have sensitive skin like me, here are some TIPS i’ve been practising on how to let your skin heal ⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧

1. DON’T POP YOUR PIMPLES

you may feel the urge to pop an annoying pimple… but DON’T!!! popping pimples can create scars and delays the natural healing process. i know it’s hard to but this can Rly go a Long Long way. ⭐️ don’t hurt your skin!

2. USE GENTLE/MILD SKINCARE PRODUCTS

with sensitive skin, you take a risk with every skincare product you try…

here r my holy grail skincare products: avene tolerance extremely gentle cleanser and la roche-posay toleriane ultra light 🪐 both are super light & are suitable for sensitive/easily irritated skin! been using the avene cleanser for YEARS now and it’s been really good! i only experience very occasional outbreaks with it.

3. DON’T OVERDO IT

i use differin gel to help keep breakouts at bay (i apply the gel whenever a breakout starts)! it’s effective but also has pretty bad drying effects. if you’re using differin or a similar drying gel, only apply a THIN layer on your face + make sure to use moisturiser! don’t over-apply different products in an attempt to get your acne to disappear — excessive application will make things worse.

4. SPOT THE SIGNS

if new pimples are starting to form on your face, it could be due to a ton of factors, like stress or diet changes. try to make small changes in ur lifestyle (eating better, sleeping earlier, drinking more water) and it may actually make a difference! acne can also occur w dry skin, so make sure to stay moisturised.

5. BE PATIENT 🤍

often i get reaaaaally annoyed at my pimples and start scratching at them. but it just leaves scars that could’ve been avoided T_T the best advice is just to be patient and let your skin heal naturally.

when my face breaks out, i get really sad and insecure. but the truth is, acne is normal & we all have it at some point. your skin will have good n bad weeks! nothing is constant; it can get better.

don’t feel demoralised by what u see online — good lighting can make skin look a lot better than it is IRL. remember, YOUR skin can look that good too! you just have to make small changes to your life & wait it out 🤍

before i end this post, here’s a reminder that no one cares more abt your breakout than you ‼️

your skin condition does not define your worth <3

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