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What cleanser and moisturizer is best for aging skin with blackheads and acne.
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I am 41yrs old. I used Proactiv for years and stopped b/c it was drying my skin too much and I was getting deep forhead wrinkles. I started to use it again b/c my acne came back and now it's not working. I can't seem to find a product to get rid of the constant blackheads on my nose, forhead and chin and I can't find a moisturizer that doesn't block my pores. I am worried about further wrinkles and would like to find a moisturizer.

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Dr.Pascual


Cosmetic surgeon
Aventura, FL
United States
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  What cleanser and moisturizer is best for aging skin with blackheads and acne.
October 1, 2013 11:00 AM

If you are very oily, you can skip the moisturizer at night, and only apply an oil-free moisturizer during the day. At night you should use a retinol based cream, as that will help with (more)
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samir


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Baltimore, MD
United States
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May 2, 2013 11:11 AM

My advise is to see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for a medical grade skin care program.
The fact that you have black heads means you have an oily skin, you need to control these (more)
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