Not moisturizing- good idea or terrible?

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I have struggled with acne for years. Probably coming up on 10 years now. At first, it was my forehead and inner cheeks by my nose. Then it moved to my outer cheeks, and now has moved to my lower cheeks and chin/mouth area. I’m starting to get the “crater face” as people call it down near my mouth and lower cheeks. Its so embarrassing. I have used literally dozens of products over the years and nothing works.  I am currently using African black soap bar as a cleanser bc it’s gentle. And then thayers witch hazel toner and Walmart brand moisturizer. The toner and moisturizer don’t do anything, and if anything I feel like it makes my acne worse. Would it be a terrible idea to just use the bar soap and nothing else afterwards? I have sensitive skin so I’m afraid it’ll dry me out, but I’m open to trying anything by now 😭

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Over dry skin will create even more moisture which will create more acne. 
Time to go to the dermatologist.

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I use Derma E tea tree moisturizer. It’s the only one my skin will handle.

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Witch hazel is not good for acne. I don’t know why people think it is. It dries your face out so bad which creates more oil production and more acne. 
I’ve had luck with a few products. 
1. PanOxyl cleanser. 
2. Philosophy micro-delivery exfoliating cleanser. ￼￼ 
3. Bath and Bodyworks tea tree line, cleanser toner and moisturizer. 
4. First aid beauty moisturizers and primers, especially their oil free line and hyaluronic acid line.

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You absolutely need to moisturize. Try cereve . Also see a dermatologist

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1. Get rid of the toner. At least until your skin gets to a point where it can handle it.
2. Invest in a good moisturizer. Dry skin = more oil = more acne. Try a gel moisturizer like Simple if you want drugstore brand. Try sunflower seed or rosehip oil if you have rough/dry patches as protection on your skin. Or you can always try gentle and more natural: things like cucumber.
3. Try an even gentler soap/cleanser. Try Neutrogena transparent facial bar ($2.54). Or TOYO-CURE gel exfoliator ($38).
In the end, it really is about trial and error when it comes to products. You have to find the one that works with your skin! But remember that hydration is key to beating acne because skin heals faster/easier as opposed to when it's dry.

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I don't use a moisturizer & my skin isn't dry 🤷🏼‍♀️ You could always try without & see how it goes.

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i use the Gorgeous moisturizer from Lush (it’s pretty expensive for a pot but it lasts about a year and it was specifically crafted for princess diana) and it’s cleared both my skin and my mans’ skin. it’s awesome

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Have you tried cerave moisturizer?

Not moisturizing- good idea or terrible?

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