I have recently changed up my skincare routine and while I am still breaking out, it has reduced some, and I have seen a good bit of changes in my tone and texture. I am hoping if I can stick with this, I might actually have decent skin in the next few weeks! Just on a side note, I completely understand your frustration! I haven't had clear skin in nearly 3 or 4 years. It will go from mild to moderate to pretty severe, and bounce back and forth between. I really really hope you find something that works for you, because I really wish that everyone could just have beautiful, clear and healthy skin! Anywayyy, this is what I have recently started doing. FYI- I have combination skin, with really really dry spots where I break out, and my skin is pretty sensitive and reactive.
A.M.
-Cleanse with Simple Skin Care Refreshing Gel Cleanser
-Take a mixture of 2-3 drops of oil of oregano in about 2.5-3 oz of water and wipe entire face with a soaked cotton pad
(I just keep a little bottle mixed up in my cabinet, do some research on it before you try it, you can very easily burn your face if you make the mixture too strong. I stopped using it about a week ago because I thought it wasn't doing much, and my acne increased a lot, so I do think it has been helping!)
-Apply a nickel size amount of the Alpha Hydrox 10% Glycolic Treatment
-For moisturizer, I have been applying a mix of the Simple Skin Care Replenishing Rich Moisturizer, and Burt's Bees Intense Hydration moisturizer, however if you don't have super dry skin like I do, just the Simple Moisturizer would be plenty. I am hoping if I can get clear, I will be able to use just the Simple one, since my dry spots are mainly wherever I have breakouts.
P.M.
I do a double cleanse at night, since I wear full coverage makeup.
-First cleanse is with Burt's Bees Sensitive Cream Cleanser
-Second Cleanse is with the Simple Gel face wash
Everything else from there is the same as my morning routine.
You're in my prayers! Good luck!