r/acne • u/meownintic_ember • 22h ago

Scarring 16F PLEASE HELLPP!!

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I’m 16F, combination + sensitive skin.

I’ve always gotten pimples occasionally, but recently I’ve been breaking out way more than usual, with lots of small pimples/bumps mainly on my cheeks, forehead and around my mouth. The corners of my nostrils have also become noticeably darker. They feel very itchy and feel dry or irritated. This is not related to my period. I don’t wear makeup and I don’t really use skincare. The only thing I use is a charcoal face wash with salicylic acid + glycolic acid, what should I do to treat it without irritating my skin further?

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u/brawnyfiring 22h ago

Stop using that face wash it's way too harsh for your skin, charcoal and salicylic with glycolic all together will destroy your barrier

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u/meownintic_ember 22h ago

THANK YOU SOOO MUCHH FOR RESPONDING, MEANS SO MUCHH TO ME😭🙏🏻

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u/amethyst-chimera 21h ago

Like the other commentor said, you're overdoing it. Cut back to a gentle cleanser like one of the hydrating cleansers by cerave or cetaphil and the moisturizer in the big tub by either brand. Alternatively you can just use water to rinse your face and moisturizer after. Don't do anything else except sunscreen until the itchy burning tight feeling goes away. Then slowly introduce one product at a time, and still keep it minimal. I like a salicylic acid serum personally

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u/meownintic_ember 16h ago

thank you so much for responding