Home > Ask the Dermatologist > Questions & Answers > Answer Dermatologist Answers Online Search the database for your question: Dry Skin Question I used to have very bad acne about a year ago, but since I started using ProActive my acne problem has been reduced. But along with buying ProActive also came the side-effect of extremely dry skin. So dry that scrubs, and exfoliators are not working. I am about to turn 16 soon but it feels as though I am about to turn 30(not to be dramatic). My face does not have the youthful radiance that it should have. What should I do? What products should I use to rid my face of dry skin, but doesn't inflame my acne? Answer ProActiv, although does work well, is extremely aggressive to the skin. I would only recommend using it for a limited period of time to avoid stripping the skin of its hydrolipidic film. To address the dryness I suggest you first use a gentle exfoliating scrub such as Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub to remove these dead skin cells. I then suggest you use an intense hydrator such as Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. The common misconception when dealing with acne is that one should constantly dry their skin. Extreme drying is only to go back your acneic condition worse. It is best to moisturize your skin, not dry it out with harsh products. Please contact me with any further questions. Meagan, Esthetician Add Comment » Skin Prep Scrub by Dermalogica $29.00 Skin Smoothing Cream by Dermalogica $37.00

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