I’m on a mission to fix my skin.  I have combination skin and get pimples on my chin, and sometimes my forehead, and my cheeks are generally normal to dry.  I don’t want to use products that are not environmentally friendly, nor do I want any harsh chemicals.  I want a natural or organic line and it would be great if it was Canadian made..

Over the years I’ve tried many different products and brands and none have been as successful as I hoped.  I’m sure that there is a good solution out there.  I know that blemishes are something that everyone has to deal with, but they should be few and far between in my opinion.  I must admit that my eating and drinking habits over the holidays did not do anything to help me out, but since I’ve been back to work I’m back to my normal, healthier self.

I’ve tried the following:

  • Lush: Black Coal Soap, Tea Tree Mist, Imperialis Moisturizer – it seemed to work well in the summer but the past few months have been pretty unpleasant
  • ProActiv: dried out my skin and made me break out even more
  • Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure: too drying
  • Body Shop: Vitamin E Starter Kit – didn’t cleanse as well as I needed
  • Body Shop Tea Tree Starter Kit – too strong and drying
  • Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser & Toner – made me breakout
  • Garnier Pure A Skin Perfection – too strong
  • Clinique – too long ago to remember which formulation, but it was very drying
  • Burt’s Bees – a sample pack from a few Christmases ago.  Too drying.

I would love any advice or info on products you have used or would recommend, and if any brands want to send me some products to try I’m definitely interested.

I’ve done some research and these are the products I’m thinking about trying:

Please share your secrets, tips or info with me.  Let the Skincare search begin!

My stockpile of leftover products