Posts by Joshua Ramirez87

Thanks for the input—I think I might give that combo of thermal water and the Aphrodite chamomile and green tea cream a shot...

The last things I was using were the Neutrogena Cleanance wash and some Cold cream... For a while there, I just decided to cut them out entirely, and after a bit, I noticed my breakouts had cleared up significantly. Then one day, right after a shower, my face felt incredibly parched. Since I was heading out, I had to apply something quickly. I dabbed that Cold cream on my nose and around my mouth, and by the very next day, I had several breakouts popping up exactly where I’d applied it. That was my cue—that cream definitely doesn't sit well with me.

I tend to take pretty hot showers and basically "soak" myself under the water every single night (😁). People say the tap water can have traces of lead, which, along with the chlorine, might be doing some damage to my skin...

Anyway, thanks again... I appreciate any and all advice. 🙂

I’m dealing with some serious facial dryness, especially right after I hop out of the shower.
Every time I finish washing up, my skin feels incredibly parched—mostly around my mouth, but also across my forehead and nose.
It gets to the point where the surface looks almost whitish, and that tight, pulling sensation is impossible to ignore.
I’ve tried various hydrating creams to fix it, but most of them just end up triggering breakouts...

This whole mess started when I saw a dermatologist for some acne issues on my forehead. She prescribed a cleansing gel, a 40% alcohol solution, and an antibiotic—but she failed to mention that I’d absolutely need a moisturizer to follow up with.
I stuck to that regimen for about two weeks, and ever since then, my skin has been perpetually dry.
Over time, I've cycled through several different moisturizers, but they all seem to cause pimples. It feels like a lose-lose situation—either I deal with the dryness or I deal with the breakouts...

Does anyone have any actual solutions to stop this dryness without ruining my skin?