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Early 30's - Still dealing with acne, now with the added perk of fine lines!
Fitzpatrick I -...

Early 30's - Still dealing with acne, now with the added perk of fine lines!
Fitzpatrick I - Very pale. I was born with freckles and I burn very easily. I struggle with PIE not PIH.
Combination skin - Oily nose and U zone.
Sensitive skin - possibly slight rosacea, reddens easily, my barrier is always out of whack.
Acne Prone - hormonal and regular. Cystic acne always on my jawline. Feels like everything breaks me out, and quickly.
There is *something* in western sunscreens that my skin absolutely hates, but I haven't figured it out yet.
Allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide - full body rash.
I'm fairly certain that cetyl alcohol, sulfates, micas, and zinc oxide break me out.
I cant use micellar waters (they break me out too).
My skin can tolerate a LOT of exfoliation, in fact I think it needs it.

I have been a skincare addict since the early 2010s, but have not been following the trends for the last few years. I'm not on any socials. Just doing my own thing.
I am disabled with an autoimmune skin condition, with no income, so I buy new products very rarely, and when I do, I don't want to feel like I've wasted my precious money.

I also like the bare basics, DIYing, and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I have struggled to find the right moisturizer for me - most moisturizers break me out or make my skin extra oily. So I even went years without a moisturizer until I found one that didn't ruin my skin progress. This one was a shot in the...

It has a pretty moderate scent of tea tree oil, and it dries down matte. It is very lightweight and absorbs very fast. I think it's a great summer time daily moisturizer, especially in humid climates. It might not pack the same punch of hydration in winter, but I layer it with other hydrating products and my skin seems to like it.

This was my first niacinamide product - and I tolerate this 2% formula very well! I am sensitive to higher concentrations, but in this I have no problems.

edit: I have combination skin (dry T zone, oily U zone), easily irritated skin, hormonal cystic acne as well as normal acne, and mild rosacea.
This moisturizer both helps control my acne with the tea tree oil, but it's also very soothing and doesn't cause any irritation. My skin just likes it!

DamDamfino

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