Clinique 3-Step Acne Solutions Review Week 2

I decided to do short reviews on Clinique's 3-Step Acne Solutions System every week for 4-6 weeks because the pamphlet it came with said acne should be completely cleared by then.

So, its been two weeks since I started using the Acne Solutions System. As of right now my skin has stopped peeling around my cheeks and temples, its not as sensitive to weather but it does get dry if I don't use another moisturizer with the kit. The burning has stopped and the tingling is very light now. Around my chin and neck area my skin has started to itch a lot because the skin has become slightly dryer, so I've been using an anti-itch ointment over the itchy areas after I apply my moisturizers. My skin is going back to being oily; I know in my previous post I said the kit works in terms of oil control, but I've noticed my skin is becoming slightly more oily now compared to last week. However, its not as oily as when I did not use Clinique. This might be because the product is no longer drying out my skin as much; during the first week that I used it I had to bring a moisturizer with me wherever I went because my skin would dry out throughout the day. It could also be because the weather is a lot warmer now. My face has been pretty clear for the most part. No major breakouts. I do have one pimple on my chin but thats it. My forehead (one of my major breakout zones) has stayed relatively clear, there are still a few bumps from before, but it has been greatly reduced. There hasn't been a big difference between my skin's redness this week compared to last week... Sometimes I feel like its less red, other times I feel like its the same amount of redness, but I think a contributing factor is whether or not I drink enough water throughout the day.

Speaking of drinking enough water, it is not enough to have the right skin care system that works for you. Diet and exercise is also a big part of having clear and healthy skin. Having good skin care products can only do so much, but if you are constantly eating junk food, starving yourself, and not drinking enough water you won't have that natural, healthy, glowing skin. (Unless you're born with really good genes and you eat a lot of junk food and never break out... then I'm just jealous, haha!) As always, remember to eat vegetables, fruits (especially berries which have a lot of anti-oxidants which protects your cells from free radicals, therefore helps against aging), and most importantly stay hydrated. Drink a lot of water throughout the day. To name a few reasons, water helps the body flush out waste, it keeps your skin healthy by keeping it moisturized, better digestion, and organs function better.

I know in this day and age, people feel pressured to be skinny or lean and it is okay to want that, but do not starve yourself in order to be skinny. Starving yourself is unhealthy in general, but its also extremely unhealthy for your skin because it deprives it of nutrients and vitamins.

Also, something I didn't know until recently daily exercise also helps promote healthy skin. Exercising helps circulate nutrients to your organs, which the skin is the largest organ in the human body.

If you have any questions, post them into the comment section below and I'll get back to you :).