Breakouts around hairline but mega dry nose?

[Lovebeauty14]

Hey Geeks,
I'm a skin geek myself and am ashamed to say I'm perplexed by my own skin.

I'm assuming it's hormones, as skins not been this bad since my teenage years and as I've recently got the coil I've put 2 and 2 together, but I don't know what to do about it. I use a combination skin cleanser, toner and face serum/ facial oil, and have tried exfoliating the dry nose but it just makes it sore. I was getting so frustrated doing my make up this morning I got a tissue and rubbed my nose until it no longer looked dry. Now it's just stinging. :-(

Any advice? I've been using spot serum on my breakouts too and that worked well, it's just my stupid dry nose. :-(

Thanks. X

 

[ginalhaytonxx]

Have you tried a rich moisturiser to use just on your nose twice a day and a different one for rest of your face? You could even try solar oil as I've heard that's good for dry skin as well as just nails and cuticles? X

 

[BABSann]

Hey Geeks,
I'm a skin geek myself and am ashamed to say I'm perplexed by my own skin.

I'm assuming it's hormones, as skins not been this bad since my teenage years and as I've recently got the coil I've put 2 and 2 together, but I don't know what to do about it. I use a combination skin cleanser, toner and face serum/ facial oil, and have tried exfoliating the dry nose but it just makes it sore. I was getting so frustrated doing my make up this morning I got a tissue and rubbed my nose until it no longer looked dry. Now it's just stinging. :-(

Any advice? I've been using spot serum on my breakouts too and that worked well, it's just my stupid dry nose. :-(

Thanks. X

Hiya,I would try darphin purifying balm, this will help clear the spots up but also leave a film which will create a barrier and help with the whole healing process.
I would avoid rubbing too hard as this is just going to cause soreness and you will then create a vicious circle.

I know it's horrible having dry skin around the nose as it can look unsightly but give it time to heal and you will see a massive improvement. Hth

 

[pip5869]

Hello I symphaise with you as a teenager no spots I then got roseca when I was 25 after my first child. Has been undercontrol since.

I have lots of break outs on my chin round my mouth and smaller spots around my hair line. I have a prescribed medication called Zineryt It's fantastic stops those acne spots in their tracks.

I also suffer from dry patches as this stuff drys them up.

Wearing your hair over your forehead could also make the problem worse do you sweat alot or is your hair prone to getting greasy quickly. I do on my hairline it's a complete nightmare I have short hair and fringe and have to clip my fringe up when working.

A good cleanser and moisturiser is the key to the dry skin. I also have to use a good quality foundation which is oil based as because you can see the dry flakeness soooo badly. These mousse etc aren't brilliant. I use alot of clarins or clinque products. Clinque do a moisturiser called dramically different moistuiser I think it's fab and works really well on myself but see whether they will give you a tester as it a not cheap.

I'd pop into your nearest dept store or such like and explain the problem as the girls that work on thier counters know there products tell them you don't intend to buy theres until you have spoken to different brands and trialed some. I never buy straight away, I always want to see it working.

Crikey look I've waffled on.
Any way good luck finding something that works for you.

Pippa

 

[Rinn]

vitamin or mineral deficiency often show up in the skin, essential fatty acids, the b vitamins/zinc for example.
don't self medicate though, get your bloods done and discuss it with your gp, if he gives you the go ahead you could get advice from your local health food shop on what supplement to take.

 

[shedunlop]

You have oily, dehydrated skin. It is one of the most mis diagnosed skins and I have it.

Your skin needs a decent moisturiser but probably one for sensitive skin. There is a misconception that acne or spotty and oily skin is tough. We over work oily skin and therefore dry the surface causing the peeling around the nose and sometimes on the lower forehead and eyebrow area.

I would not recommend Clinique, sorry, but it is too severe for your skin. Clarins do a lovely Hydra Quench in the turquoise jar which I have found really good for my skin. They do a mask in this range too.


It will take you a while to control it but once you have gotten the hang of it you will be fine. Try not to rub the sides of your nose though it only makes it more dry.

 

[Lovebeauty14]

Ok thankyou everyone.

It seemed to get bad (the dryness around my nose) from trying a new foundation. I found my skin felt really tight and dry and then I noticed the flakiness getting worse. I've stopped using it now and am tempted to throw it in the bin!

Thanks Shedunlop that's interesting to know. My Mum has oily skin so maybe I'm a chip of the old block. I just wish I didn't rub my nose, it'd still stinging now.

I eat quite well, i make wholesome meals with plenty of veg and meat, and fruit. And don't often eat sugary foods and takeaways.

I currently use Natural Elements combination skin range, with their holistic facial oil in the evening and day serum in the day. I don't think the day serum is enough on it's own, so will have to get one of this moisturisers you mentioned. I have loads of Clinique, but stopped using it when I got the Natural Elements range as I heard bad things about Clinique.

I hate my skin, it's only since the coil it's been like this, before this my skin was fine. Kind of. Well, at least not as bad as this.

P.s. I do have a side fringe but my hair isn't particularly greasy, just normal to dry. X

 

[dandelionpoppy]

Consider the hair products you are using in the shower?

 

[Lovebeauty14]

Consider the hair products you are using in the shower?

Maybe. But I always use the same shampoo and conditioner. And then heat defence spray and volume spray.

I've just cleansed my face with natural elements cleanser and toner, applied spot serum to my breakout areas and any other breakouts, and dramatically different Clinique on my non oily, dry areas. I've only put the holistic oil on my eye and neck area this time. I've put a hair band on to keep my hair out my face.

This will do for now, until I look for alternatives. My nose feels better already

 

[femmefan]

I'm not a skin geek but I too have oily but dehydrated skin. Remember to rehydrate from the inside too with water. I see roughly 6-8 clients a day so try to drink a glass of water between each one - literally down in one like medicine lol. I never used to like plain water so this was the only way to make sure I drank enough! My skin is always so much better when I do this.

 

[jacqueline]

Yes shampoo/conditioner/hair colour/sprays/gels/cremes yadda yadda can all cause breakouts in that area around the hairline. It is the only area I suffer the occasional breakouts from and only when I have my hair coloured.

 

[Lovebeauty14]

Right, this is interesting to know. Does anybody recommend a shampoo, conditioner, hair defence spray that is tried and tested not to cause breakouts?

I'm gonna start drinking more water too.

 

[dandelionpoppy]

I was hoping a hair geek would advise.........but in the absence of, from a purely personal experience, I can recommend Kiehls or Aveda . HTH X

 

[jacqueline]

I mainly use Moroccon oil poducts but I change it up sometimes to avoid build up.

 

[Lovebeauty14]

Right thankyou, I have heard of Aveda and Moroccan oil so will have to give it a go.

 

[stace]

You should try avoiding sodium laurelth sulphate (in shampoos and foaming cleansers not to mention shower gels) it will strip your acid mantle leaving your skin open to dehydration and break outs! Try Tigi bed heads super star range for shampoo as its sulphate free

 

[Lovebeauty14]

Right, I'm looking at Aveda Shampure Shampoo and conditioner, is that a nice one and free of spot causing nasties? My current shampoo is a super cheap one so this sounds a lot better! lol. x

 

[dandelionpoppy]

Do you have a salon, or retailer, near you who specialises in Aveda?
If so, go in and get recommendations for your hair type - and mention your skin concerns. Aveda do quite a wide range, and this way you will get your money's worth. x

 

[Lovebeauty14]

Do you have a salon, or retailer, near you who specialises in Aveda?
If so, go in and get recommendations for your hair type - and mention your skin concerns. Aveda do quite a wide range, and this way you will get your money's worth. x

Good idea! I'll start looking on the Internet for local stockists. x