It is quite rare to have pimples when you have naturally dry skin, since the terrain is less favorable to the proliferation of bacteria. Most often, it is a mixed or oily but dehydrated epidermis (due to the use of products that are too astringent), which develops comedones (blackheads or whiteheads) and/or microcysts on the oiliest areas ( wings of the nose, chin…).
Most anti-pimple products are designed for oily skin and risk drying out and increasing tightness... Avoid alcohol-based products and clay masks.
To treat without drying out, we work in two stages. In the morning, the epidermis is nourished with a rich cream (cold cream type or with glycerin, allantoin, etc.) and, in the evening, a serum with acids of fruits (exfoliants) + rich cream on the rest of the face. You can also alternate with anti-inflammatory treatments ("AI" mention on the packaging), to be used in prevention during periods without pimples.
If the skin feels tight, you can add a moisturizing serum under the cream and make an anti-thirst mask as soon as it requires it.
1. Smooth. A treatment with hyaluronic acid that helps maintain hydration. Rich Quenching Cream, Clarins, €50.70.
2. Soothing. A treatment with allantoin and shea butter with a whipped cream texture. Fresh Enriched Beauty Cream, Nuxe, €26.50.
3. Rich. With ash sap extract, to boost the skin's lipid production. 24-hour Comfort Nourishing Cream, Yves Rocher, €12.20.
