i have OCD and get rly paranoid about mixing chemical products, where in my routine would be best to use salicylic acid
AM
wash with warm water
clyndamycin phosphate on entire face
equate brand hydrating gel moisturizer
SPF 50 + reapplications if necessary throughout day
when i get home for the evening i use a face wipe to get some of the SPF off
PM
wash with selenium sulfide lotion
light layer of gel moisturizer
tret every other night since mid may
thicker layer of moisturizer after tret
my skin is handling everything so well, i’m scared to change/add anything and make it angry. but these pimples hurt, my forehead is purging, they’re big and i wanna pop them soooo bad but im refraining.
the only salicylic acid product i have is an clean & clear exfoliating face wash dupe. i know exfoliating is normal part of many people’s routines but i dont know where/if it fits in mine and im paranoid im gonna ruin my skin barrier lmao
(i will be seeing my derm next month, i just hate calling doctors offices and leaving messages and playin phone tag)
Posted Jun 23, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC