[routine help]
Had Hormonal cystic acne, saw derm who gave me Aklief which absolutely killed my skin. I was constantly red and dry and peeling and no amount of moisturizer could fix it. I used to have fairly normal skin with an oily T-zone and now my skin is extra dry all the time.
I stopped the Aklief and only used a cleanser and a moisturizer, and eventually added in azaleic acid 10% to help with redness and acne scarring, and am now using 15% with a prescription.
I’ve since developed what derm tells me is rosacea, it flares during my period where my whole face becomes extremely red, dry, textured and irritated. It settles further into my cycle.
My current skin is very dry with large pores and congestion on my lower face. I’m looking for recommendations for products that are extremely hydrating but won’t clog pores or cause breakouts.