Ditch the Jergen's. Using the Strivectin, moisturizers and Vitamin E (totally overkill when used together, IMHO) are going to just cancel the Jergen's out entirely.
I second the recommendation for Retin-A. You can get it prescribed by a dermatologist.
Here's my optimal skin care routine (and by "optimal", I mean the routine I should do every day, but don't.) I have normal to oily skin that is prone to breakouts (but no cysts, thanks to Accutane, just the occasional zit from clogged pores).
1. Wash twice a day with Purpose soap-free liquid cleanser.
2. A light moisturizer to be worn under makeup, OR sunblock (sunblock is a better idea). Neutrogena Ultra Sheer is very good for the face, and I understand that Devita sunblock is GREAT because it absorbs fully and doesn't leave a white cast on your skin.
3. At night, after washing face, use Copper Peptide serum (skinbiology.com), 4-5 drops mixed with an equal amount of water and rubbed all over face and neck.
4. Follow immediately with emu oil (lbemuoil.com) which is a moisturizer that actually helps other products penetrate more deeply into the skin.
5. Put zit cream on top of emu oil as needed (Neutrogena On The Spot).
6. Twice a week, perform the Oil Cleansing Method at night to cleanse pores.
I also try to perform regular facial peels. (
www.makeupartistschoice.com) A few years ago I started with 30% glycolic, worked my way up to 40%, then 50%, then started with 12.5% TCA, and I just performed a series of 15% TCA peels the last few months. These are fantastic for refreshing the skin, super cheap if you do them yourself. Combined with the copper peptide serum and emu oil, the results are even better.
If I were the OP, I would stop overloading the skin with a bunch of products, and start by identifying what, exactly you want to fix about your skin. Do you have fine lines you want to address? Dynamic wrinkles, like crow's feet or forehead lines? Enlarged pores and a roughened skin texture? Sagging or jowling? Each of these can be treated and you should only need a few products, not tons of exfoliators and moisturizers and creams. That's just like trying to kill a fly with a shotgun--not only is it overkill, but you might still miss what you're shooting for anyway.
So identify what it is you want to fix. Then look for the best quality (note: not highest price) products that address those issues. One great place to start (and really an overwhelmingly impressive source of information is the forums at essentialdayspa.com. TONS of great information and product reviews on that site.
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