What's the real story behind pimples at 40?

by Amy
(New York, NY USA)

Hi!
Like my mother, I seem to be unable to stop my skin from breaking out for about two weeks each month, before my period. I am now 41 years old and still dealing with this. I've been told that my skin is dry, and so the oil gets trapped in the pores, but no matter what I do, nothing seems to make a difference. I don't use soap on my face. I use a hydrating cleanser developed by Christine Chin (you can see it on her website at christinechin.com). I then use witch hazel with rose hips as a natural toner.... it's the rest that stumps me. I've tried all sorts of moisturizers and am fed up.

Can you give me a natural option? I've been reading through the website and like what I read, but don't know which recipe to try. I'd love some insight.

Thank you!

Amy Milstein

Hi Amy,


There are a couple of options you can try to moisturize your skin, help distribute the oil trapped in the pores, and reduce the monthly breakouts. First, you might want to consider using a natural face scrub. Mix an equal amount of baking soda and sugar. Add a little water or your hydrating cleanser and make a paste. Then lightly rub this paste in circular motion all over your face – avoiding the eye aea. A good face scrub will help redistribute the trapped oil in the pores so your skin’s oil level is more even and this scrub will help unclog pores and keep them clean. Then rinse off well and apply a moisturizer.

I highly recommend Emu oil as a moisturizer. It’s the closes to the skin’s natural oil, it’s pure, free of chemicals and additives and Will Not aggravate skin that’s prone to breakouts or acne. It may strange to apply an oil to your face when you have breakouts, but Emu oil helps to normalize the skin and protect the acid mantel. The acid mantel is important for keeping your skin healthy and free of diseases and disorders like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and more. You can read more about Emu Oil here.

Hope this helps,
Linda, Admin Wrinkle Free Skin Tips