Recently, a new beauty tip/technique caught my attention. My sister is a make-up junkie and is always searching for new tips and tricks for make-up users. Like me she has very oily skin, especially when the weather is hot or humid. She came across several reviews where people raved about using Phillips milk of magnesia, yes the laxative, to use as a barrier on the skin to stop the excess oil. My sister presented this tip to me so I decided to try it out, without make-up because I rarely wear any.
I started by cleansing my face with my Clinique face wash, next I apply my toner, then the moisturizer. Then I took a couple of drops of the milk of magnesia (in my hand) and applied to my face.
Results:
Later in the day I checked to see if my face was less oily. To my surprise my face was far less oily that it normally is. I will be trying this technique several more times to see if it actually works (for me) or if it is just another thing I can add to my list of FAILURES.
I know it's been a while since I last posted an updated on my skin care. Lately, I have been breaking out even more than I have in a long time. My face is as oily as it used to be before I started using the kit. I'm not really sure why it seems to not be working anymore, but I think I think overall this was not the product for me. I'll probably finish up what I have left and try something else next.Until next time......
So I did a little research and went out and purchased this $42 acne solution system called Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System. The system is a 3-step product including a cleanser, clarifying lotion, and an oil-free moisturizer. Since I have extremely oily skin I have kit #4 which is for combination to oily skin. Instead of a cream moisturizer the kit comes with a gel hydratant(that's the spelling on the tube) for better oil absorbency. The system is to be used twice daily first wash, then clarifying lotion(toner), then lastly the moisturizing gel; all this even at night.One good thing about my skin is I don't really have acne aside from the occasional pimple. So far, I have been using the system for about 1 week. I can see a small difference in my skin especially when I wake up it isn't as oily, not like before as if I smeared Vaseline on my face. I've been told that you don't want dry skin so oil is good, I'm just trying to limit the extreme amount. Only time will tell...I will continue to post updates. . .
Ever since I can remember one of my biggest and most annoying challenges has been with my oily skin. I think aside from my shoe fetish and hair obsession it is the next area I have invested the most money in as far as trying different products. Lately, my skin has gotten so bad with the oil that I wake up and look in the mirror and it looks like I smeared Vaseline all over my face (you know like how your mom used to put on your face when you were a kid during the winter on the way to school, smh).
I am on the search for different techniques and new products to maybe help in reducing the oiliness of my skin I've tried everything from Neutrogena Oil free Acne Wash, Queen Helene Apricot Scrub, Queen Helene Oatmeal and Honey Scrub, Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque, Clean & Clear Deep Action Cleanser, Olay Warming Deep Purifying Cleanser, Olay Dual Action Cleanser + Toner, etc. My newest trial products are the Noxzema Triple Clean Acne Blemish Pads(for when I need a quick clean or on-the-go) and Clean & Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash.
Of the many products I have tried the absolute best would have to be the Neutrogena Oil free Acne Wash, Queen Helene Oatmeal and Honey Scrub, Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque(once a week mask), and Olay Dual Action Cleanser + Toner. The absolute worst is definitely the Olay Warming Deep Purifying Cleanser, it left an oily residue on my face after wash which defeats the whole purpose. The one thing I have noticed in my trials though is the decrease in acne I rarely have a breakout, but of course what would life be without the occasional pimple lol.
Well, I will keep you all posted on my progress in my search and any interesting masks/products I may find.
