Flaky Skin Problem

[gina2328]

My Mineral Makeup looks bad most days because of my flaky skin. I exfoliate about 3-4 times a week and I put on moisturizer twice a day, and I still flake. I'm not sure what else to do. I have been sampling different mineral makeup, so I don't think I am allergic to a specific brand of foundation.

I do have some acne and I apply Metrogel twice a day to my chin. I also have Benzaclin which does dry you out (have 5% benzoyl peroxide) but I only apply that to my chin maybe once or twice a week. These are Rx meds from a dem. The worst areas are my cheeks and forehead for flaking.

My moisturizer for daytime is Olay Regenerist. For nightime I use jojoba oil. I try to be generous. For exfoliating, I use a microfiber cloth, but it doesn't seem to do much good, a few days a week. I also try a natural scrub with sugar, aloe, and olive oil a couple of other days. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[MindySue]

same problem as you blah it is a bummer im begining to think i cant wear mmu but its supposed to be good not bad..i dont use anything non natural on my face and i stil have the problem. i hope we both can find a way to fix it, and if i find one ill definately share with you.

 

[dustyy]

for the exfoliation part, try an asprin mask with honey and verry gently rub in small circles. then, let it sit for ten minutes or so.

i don't think olay is good, so maybe get a better moisturizer, too.

but, you're not doing anything wrong.

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[mac-whore]

yeah, acne meds will make your skin very flakey. that's how your skin is supposed to react to them. those kinda flakes are pretty hard to get rid of.

 

[gina2328]

I can try an aspirin mask. I hate when I break out too, I get cystic acne. So I need the acne meds. Thanks for the replies.