OK, not exactly flawless per se, but I’m relieved to say that, finally, this bothersome rash on my cheek is clearing up. I’ve been trying all sorts of things on it (and left it alone for as while as well) and I now seem to have found something that works.
I’ve no idea what the rash actually was in the end, but I noticed two stages to it’s disappearance. The first period when things started to improve was when I applied Maia’s Omnibalm several times a day. Though the rash didn’t get any smaller, it did stop feeling hot and tickly. I think my skin might actually have been broken underneath the surface and the Omnibalm helped it heal.
Still believing the rash to ultimately be an oily skin problem, I then switched to using my rosewater toner and Aubreys Oil-Balancing moisturiser on it. 24 hours later, the rash was less red and had started to dry up. As the moisturiser had not irritated me at all, I decided to try Aubreys matching “wet” clay mask just before bed. Amazingly, the rash looked even better still the morning after.
I now use the toner 2-3 times a day and the clay mask in the evening, which I leave on for up to an hour. The rash now looks like a couple of small red patches which will hopefully disappear entirely over the next couple of days.
Incidentally, although I say my skin isn’t flawless, it is looking the best it’s ever done as an adult. I currently have no acne at all and the few marks that were left from previous outbreaks are fading.
Now let’s just hope things stay this way. :)
while reading your article i guess you have sensitive skin type like me and so far i am using rose water with Aubreys clay mask which is working better for my skin. I did not feel the use of toner on regular basis but have to try now after reading your article thank you.
Hi there,
I’m just wondering what you are using right now and what you think have been the products that have cleared up your acne? I too struggle with adult acne and have been on a mission for years to find the right products – still getting there.
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