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Does sweet almond oil good as a face moisturizer ?
  • JamesMartin
    Hi,

    I have dry skin and want to use anything other than commercial moisturier that generally clogg my pores giving me a cystic acnea.

    Do you think it can clogg pores ?
    How do you use it? Do you wash it after applying it on your face?

    Thanks
  • JamesMartin
    I'm fine Thank you .....nobody tried it ?
  • K
    Hello JamesMartin,

    I have used sweet almond oil as a moisturizer. It won't clog your pores, but may be a little heavy if you have oily skin. Since you said you have cystic acne, I would suggest trying pure jojoba oil or unrefined coconut oil. Jojoba and coconut oils contain antimicrobial and antifungal properties which will reduce acne. Jojoba oil helps to unclog pores and regulate your skin's oil production. Unrefined coconut oil is very healing, has lots of vitamin E, and soothes the skin. Unrefined Coconut oil is solid below 70*F, but is soft and melts easily. If you are normal to oily, try pure jojoba oil. If you combination dry- try mixing the oils. Applying oils after thoroughly cleansing your face. The problem with using oils is that they appear greasy on the skin, so use sparingly.

    I would highly recommend the Clarisonic facial brush. It is expensive at $200- but seriously, it works MIRACLES and can totally transform the skin. It is worth the investment. A gentle but effective cleanser like Philosophy Purity cleanser would be good for you b/c it deep cleans but not too harsh on irritated skin. A fantastic moisturizer is Korres Wild Rose 24 hour Moisturizer. It is all natural, has rose oil which reduces redness, evens out skin tone, balances the skin, is very rich, and a it doesn't look or feel greasy AT ALL. You can find all of these products at Sephora.com .
  • mo
    I can't use anything with Almond oil, not even Cetaphil Cream that has a tiny bit of almond Oil.
    It makes me break out :(
  • K
    JamesMartin
    You're using Lemon juice to clean your face???? Lemon can be used as a toner but NOT as a cleanser. The acid in the lemon juice will dissolve dead skin cells and deposit vitamins, but it can actually be doing your skin harm to apply it every day. Straight lemon juice will bleach fabrics and dissolve the enamel off teeth, it's that harsh. The Lemon juice will not remove dirt like a cleanser will- which is my guess why you are having breakouts and skin irritation and dryness from the harsh acid! Buy the Philosophy Purity cleanser- Macy's and Sephora carry it. It is mild and deep cleans. Again- I cannot speak more highly of the Clarisonic brush- it is a worthwhile investment. Use the lemon juice after you cleanse your face and before your moisturizer- TWICE A WEEK TOPS!!! If your skin isn't improving, use the lemon once a week- or possibly not at all.

    CoastalsScents.com sells a pound of f Jojoba oil for $14! They have a pound of Grapseed oil, which can also be good for acne for $4!! http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/category/13/carrier-oils.cfm Do not buy their coconut oil however, it is not unrefined and won't have the same benefits.

    Also try Korres Wild Rose 24 Hour Moisturizer is perfect for daytime because it isn't shiny like oil will be on the skin.
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