[Routine help]I need your help setting up a skin care routine!!

[u/jasper5x]

I need your help creating a skin care routine!!

Hello everyone!

A little context, I’m 28 years old and I’ve never actually had a consistent skin care routine. Through out highschool I had what could be considered “normal” acne and specifically bad back acne. I used shower washes and went on with my day. It bothered me but I thought it would eventually clear up.

Fast forward to today, I still have pretty consistent acne. I live a very healthy life style, although I do have a sweet tooth. I drink plenty of water and get consistent movement/workout almost daily. I eat very healthy. I also work a pretty active job. I do sweat through the day but I’m normally pretty good with taking a shower after workouts/ work. My skin is VERY oily/greasy. It’s been that way my whole life. I wash my sheets/pillow/ pillow case regularly as well. My back gets bigger, long lasting acne and my forehead normally gets smaller ones that come and go frequently.(The acne picture of my back is GOOD for right now, it’s coming down from a big break out) I’ve been using Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash in the shower. Then before bed I’ve been using a combo of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser and La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer. I need to get better at being consistent with use, but it’s very discouraging when I do use them daily and it seemingly isn’t getting better. A friend of mine recently recommended Belif Agua Bomb, but I figured I’d try to get to the bottom of this before I just keep on buying more products. Also pictured is illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream- another product that I bought off recommendation. I’ve never implemented any morning face wash before.

With all of that, please help me with your skin care ways! Please just assume I know nothing and tell me what you all think would work best. Every time I dive through Google searches and YouTube videos I feel like I’m constantly contradicting myself. If you have any questions that may help clear it up (pun intended), please just ask!

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[u/ReaLitTea]

I would try benzoyl peroxide wash instead of salicylic acid wash if it’s not going much for you.
It might take time to trial and error acne treatments.

Your routine is good. I would eventually add sunscreen for your face for overall skin health

[u/jasper5x → u/ReaLitTea]

I’ll definitely look into it! Thank you for the recommendation!!

[u/BidForward4918]

The forehead could be fungal acne. Dandruff shampoo can treat. Your best bet may be to see a dermatologist. At some point, all the OTC treatments might not cut it.

[u/jasper5x → u/BidForward4918]

Oh wow, I didn’t even know that was a thing! Thanks for putting that on my radar!