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Okay, since you can see on my profile, my skin type is pretty annoying T___T It's extremely oily at anytime in any weather, no matter it's summer or winter, hot or cold... especially the T-zone (forehead and nose). Everyone should know why our skins have zits (pimples) rite? Because of the dust and the weather plus your skin's oil.
I have tried Clinique 3-step treatment for acne in 2 months and to be honest, it doesn't work very well with my skin (I have no idea how it will work with your skin, bleh xD). Anw, let's talk about Clinique 3-step set a little bit just to make sure you have some idea about this product. Clinique 3-step set has 3 products that go along (stupid answer :">), one is cleanser, one is exfoliating lotion (which used as toner) and moisturizing cream (oil-free). Well, I think those products are quite basic for an acne treatment. First, you need to clean your face, then exfoliate all the dirty dust and oil in your skin, last but not least, moisturizeeee!!!
Every people said Clinique 3-step treatment is GOOD, THE BEST TREATMENT FOR ACNE, blah blah blah. But I personally find it not really effective for my skin. So I decided to try The body shop (TBS) skincare. Well, with TBS, it doesn't come with a set, you have to buy the products individually. I've bought 3 products from TBS for acne treatment: Tea Tree Blackhead Exfoliating Wash, Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner, Tea Tree Face Mask. As you can see on TBS website, they classify the skin type into 4 (or 5) types and they have the specific products for each skin type. My skin type is: oily, blemishes, blackheaded and easy to break-out; then I should use the Tea Tree products.
Firssssssssssttttt, I just want you to be aware that the smell of the Tea Tree products is DISGUSTING!!!! Even I really love these products, I cannot stand the smell. I remember the first time I used the Tea Tree Clearing Toner, I almost threw up -_______- Now I still have to hold my breath whenever I use the toner T^T However, the efficiency that it brings is amazing :)
Well, let's get started with the Exfoliating Wash.
For this cleanser, you need to use it everyday for at least 2 times: in the morning when you wake up and at night before you're about to sleep. Remember you have to remove all the make-up first. Use this cleanser with a bare face (no make-up, no moisturizing cream). It will not help you with your pimples and blackhead immediately, it may take at least 1 week for you to see the differences. For any of you who don't know how to use cleanser (LOL just in case), I have a great tip for you. No matter what kind of cleanser you use, do not put it on your face more than 15 seconds. It may burn your face or even worse, it may cause some dryness and of course, it cannot help your skin to be healthier.
Next, my all-timer favorite toner: Tea tree clearing toner.
Well, as I said above, the smell is disgusting and if you cannot stand this smell, I recommend you not to use this product. Before you use this toner, you have to shake it very well (I love to shake it while I'm singing "I'm a loner - CNBlue", lol sorry I'm such a freak =D). Many people said when you use the toner, you should apply it with your hands. But for this product, I highly recommend you to use the cotton ball or the cotton pad (I would say I love the cotton ball more, the jumbo size mhmm :x) Shake well, then pour a little bit to a cotton ball and sweep over face and neck. It may burn a little bit for the first time use, it is because your skin gets shocked with the product, try to use less. I would say for the 1st time, you should apply just a little and when you skin gets used to this toner, use more :)
If you ask about my moisturizing cream, I would say I still love the Clinique moisture surge, but just for the night because this moisturizing cream takes quite a long time to completely sink into your skin. You can still use it under the make up in the day time but I wouldn't recommend that :)
Last but not least, the Tea Tree Face Mask~
I really really really really love this maskkkkk!!!! It's amazing!!! Fyi, there's one tip that my friend told me a couple days before: you can use a foundation brush to apply the mask =D But when I searched on the Internet, some of the reviews said you should use your hand to apply the mask since your hands are quite warm and it will make the cream to be easier to blend. I have no idea which one is better but I prefer to use the brush. Like most of the treatment for acne products, for the first time use, it will shock your skin and it may burn your skin also. Use less if you feel the dryness after using, you should feel smooth and clean, not dry =D They recommend to use this product for 2-3 times per week, but for me, 1-2 times is enough. Don't use more than 3 times even you think it may help your skin faster =D
Phew, I think I'm quite done =D All set? Well, I hope my post may help a little bit :) But you have to know the best treatment for acne skin is "eat properly, sleep well, no stress, drink a lot of water, no caffeine, no alcohol" (I drink a lot of coffee, stay up late at night, no wonder why... =( )
Happy acne treatment~!
