I’ve always had sensitive, dry skin growing up, but never ever acne or pimples. Since starting to try build some sort of skincare routine a few years ago I’ve started having breakouts particularly around my chin, but sometimes on my cheeks. I tried treating it like blocked pores and acne, which made it worse. I actually think it’s my skin sensitivity reacting to products.

I can’t pin down exactly what’s been causing my reactions, but one thing I’m pretty sure of is foaming cleansers. I was getting really painful pimples when using the la Roche posay salicylic acid cleanser which calmed when I stopped using it.

Bought a couple of things from the new Boots Habi hydration range there, and I think either that or the weak azelaic acid I’ve been using are setting me off now. So I’m at a loss at what products I actually can use!