Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser review

I have combination skin that is prone to acne and pimples (particularly around the jawline), so I always like to use products that will help with oil control and blemish control.

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is a product I have used for the last few months, and I actually do like it. It took me a while to get use to it, but now that I am, I think it really works well for me.

Cetaphil says: Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser provides effective cleansing for oily, combination or blemished skin. Its gentle foaming action removes oil, dirt, skin debris and makeup without leaving your skin dry and, importantly, without the tightness that results from soap-based cleansers. That’s because it is formulated to remove oil without affecting the skin barrier. (Skin acts as a barrier, keeping moisture in so it is important that a cleanser works without compromising the skin barrier.) Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser does not clog pores and can be used in conjunction with acne medication.

What I like about the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is that it is formulated to remove oil from the skin, exactly what I need for my combination skin type. It comes in a sturdy bottle with pump top, that is easy to dispense.

The product comes out as a clear liquid that feels gentle and soft on the skin. It does not foam up, I just massage the liquid (which turns white) onto my face. Once I rinse it off, it really does leave my face feeling clean and fresh. I can feel that it has cleansed the oils off my face. I use this as a final step in my cleansing routine to give me a refreshed clean feeling . It does not dry out my skin which is also good.

If my skin has breakouts, this really does help to keep them clean and removes the dirt and oils from the areas. It also is great at removing light makeup. This can be used morning and night to keep the skin clean and help avoid breakouts (depends on your skin type) It has a strong smell which is what took me a while to get use to, but now I am use to it, it doesn't bother me. I really do feel that the Cetaphil Oily Skin cleanser is great at controlling the oils on my face and therefore helps to reduce the amount of pimples/breakouts I get. (of course this is only if you continue to use it regularly)

Overall, the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is something I would definitely recommend to anyone that has oily or problematic skin with breakouts, as it will help to control and clean the oils from your skin, which is what I love about it the most! (I also think it would be great for anyone of any age. My kids will be giving this a try when they are teenagers!)

The Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser comes in two sizes 235ml  - around $10 and 500ml - around $15. I usually find it on sale, at supermarkets or Priceline.

Have you tried any Cetaphil products? What do you use to control oils and reduce pimples or acne?

Clean and Clear essentials self foaming facial wash review

If your looking for a cleanser to give you clean, soft skin then Clean and Clear essentials self foaming facial wash is a great one to try.

The packaging is great, compact for travel and a pump which is easy to use.

Clean and Clear say: It actively works to help prevent pimples by effectively cleaning the skin, removing surface oil, dirt and impurities. Leaves skin looking and feeling clean and clear.
Foaming Facial Cleanser works to remove dirt, oil and make-up. The rich lather is oil-free and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. It contains Triclosan, an ingredient that fights problem-causing bacteria

I use two pumps of this facial wash and massage it on my skin. It feels really soft and lathered on my skin which is great. It leaves my skin feeling really clean and soft. You do feel that it has removed oil, dirt and makeup, without leaving the skin feeling dry. I have combination skin and this works well to remove the excess oil I sometimes have.

My husband found this in our shower and has also been using it and really likes it. He has very oily skin and he says his skin feels really clean and not oily at all, he feels like all of the oils are removed. He also notices less pimples since using this facial wash.

I would recommend this to anyone with oily skin or who is prone to get pimples and also teenagers, as it really does help to remove excess oil and dirt from the skin. The Clean and Clear essentials self foaming facial wash retails for less than ten dollars and is available in supermarkets or department stores.

Have you tried this? What cleanser are you using at the moment?

Want to treat your blemishes? Burts Bees anti blemish review

Blemishes are something that I deal with every few weeks. There are times when my face is great and clear and then there are days when I get blemishes, acne, pimples around my chin area mainly. A post that I wrote about salicylic acid was to let you know what salicylic acid does to help treat blemishes.
I have been trying out two products that have salicylic acid, that I really like and now use whenever my skin breaks out. I have already bought backups of these products because I don't want to run out of them!

 Burt's Bees Purifying Daily Cleanser, is a natual cleanser which leaves my skin feeling clean. It feels like it is washing away impurities and is gentle over any blemishes I have without over drying or irritating my skin.  The salicylic acid, which is sourced naturally from willow bark extract, penetrates pores to help reduce blemishes and prevent future breakouts. It has evening primrose and beet root extracts which also help troubled, blemish prone skin leaving the skin feeling clean. The consistency of this cleanser is runny, you don't need much and it foams up enough to feel it cleansing your face. I don't like the bottle because the product is so runny you have to be careful you don't waste product as it just runs out of the bottle.

Burt's Bees Pore Refining Scrub, I love a good scrub. As I have combination skin a scrub helps to control my oily t - zone. This  is a deep cleansing scrub that exfoliates dead skin cells and the salicylic acid refines the appearance of pores. It is a creamy texture with a small amount of grains that are gentle on the face and I definitely feel it cleaning my face. Jojoba Beads and a natural fruit acid complex, combine to provide a gentle exfoliation, smooth and clearer skin. Its a very gentle scrub and feels great over my blemishes and doesn't irritate my skin. This can be used daily and I usually do when I have lots of blemishes. The packaging is a tube with a clip lid, easy to use, and has a pleasant smell.

These two products are my go to for when I am breaking out or have blemishes. I find they really do help to reduce and treat my blemishes. They retail for $19.95aud each and are available at priceline or department stores.

Have you tried these products? What do you use to treat your blemishes?

Tips: How to treat acne and pimples?

We have all at some point experienced skin breakouts, pimples, blackhead and acne. They are horrible little things that cause pain and discomfort. As a teenager I went through a few years of pimples and blackheads, and now as a adult I still have the occasional times when I breakout.

Looking after your skin when you have acne takes a little more work and time for it to work. For me, when I have breakouts I try to:

1.Cleanse twice a day with a cleanser that has salicylic acid. ( When my skin is good, I only cleanse once at night and in the morning I just rinse with water)

2. Use a exfoliant cleanser ( every second or third day) that has fine granules or salicylic acid in a mild form so that it is a gentle exfoliant.

2. Use a light lotion/moisturiser that has salicylic acid.

3. Usually in the evening, I use a spot treatment.

4. If wearing makeup - use water based oil free makeup

(If you want to know more about what salicylic acid is read this post - here)

Some products that I have tried that have worked for me are the Burts Bees Anti - Blemish Solutions range, Dove, Dermalogica and Neutrogena products.

A few other things you can do:

1. Pore strips are great that you put on your nose or chin and then strip off to pull out the oil from your pores. (I currently use the Biore strips)

2. Do it yourself facial by placing a warm washcloth over the area can help open up the pores of the skin.

3. Ice can reduce the look of a blemish if it is swollen or red. Wrap a ice cube in a cloth, and place it on top of the blemish for a few minutes.

Of course the all time rule to any blemish is don't pick at it!

What do you do to treat skin blemishes? Are there any products that have particularly worked for you?