Aquila
I'm Ashley. I'm 31 years old. My pronouns are she/they. I have combination skin, compounded by...
I'm Ashley. I'm 31 years old. My pronouns are she/they. I have combination skin, compounded by hypersensitivity and reactivity. Add in eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, possible rosacea to the mix, and you can see why finding products that are safe for my skin has been a huge challenge! I also have a history of hormonal acne; it cleared up on its own once I hit my mid-to-late 20s, after trying almost every OTC and RX product under the sun.
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Thanks to this wonderful website, I've been able to pinpoint my sensitivity triggers: fragrances, alcohols, dyes, parabens, and other preservatives. This leaves the number of products I can safely use on my face pretty low; however, they do exist, and they actually help my skin as opposed to damaging it further. When I'm not obsessively researching skincare products, I enjoy reading, swimming, gaming, meditating, and journaling.
Hypersensitive Acne Skin
Skincare RoutineA routine for those with acne-prone hypersensitive/reactive skin. These products are ultra-gentle...
A routine for those with acne-prone hypersensitive/reactive skin. These products are ultra-gentle and free of common irritants/allergens (fragrances, alcohols, parabens, dyes). This routine is as minimal as possible, as less is more with ultra-senstive skin. I also provide different options for cleansers. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser can also be used, but the new formula contains niacinamide, so avoid that one if niacinamide irritates your skin.
Morning Routine
6 steps
Evening Routine
7 steps
Optional as needed for removing makeup and/or as part of a double cleanse....
Optional as needed for removing makeup and/or as part of a double cleanse. Can also be used on its own to cleanse.
Region: Australia
Optional; if used, apply sparingly (pea sized amount maximum) to the face...
Optional; if used, apply sparingly (pea sized amount maximum) to the face before sealing in with moisturizer. Helpful in winter, on dry skin, or as needed to repair a damaged barrier from dermatitis, etc. Can be too heavy on oily skin.