All About My Skin

For some reason, the South has decided to skip Winter for a few more weeks. 

I'm not kidding - we had to turn on the A/C last night, because it was 76 degrees in our apt. 

The South is also known for its awful humidity, which has a tendency to affect my skin. 

I am one of those people who has REALLY dry skin when it's dry out. 

But then as soon as there is a hint of humidity out there, it's hello oily skin to the max. 

It drives me nuts.

I mean, do I have dry skin? combination skin? oily? 

I've used the Clinique 3-Step line for about 8 years now, and it seems to be the best for my skin. 

For the lucky off days when I am in that in between dry and oily.

Except for oily days - when after one hour at work, there is a big shiny spot on my nose. 

So I got the Philosphy "Never let them see you Shine" line.

 

Well, that was a waste, because I can guarantee you that the shine is still there, going strong, all over my nose and chin!

And don't get me started on "Hope in a Jar".

 Yes, this cream is great. Sure it helps with the really dry days. 

But have you SMELLED it?! what IS this smell!?

I'm not kidding, I can't take it. 

Every time I put it on, it's all I can focus on.

Which leads me to a possible TMI topic: blackheads. 

Gross - I know. 

I was blessed with a non-acne prone skin. 

I might get a pimple here and there during that sweet time of the month.

Other than that - I'm usually in the clear. 

Except for my nose and chin - and the blackheads.

I HATE them. Seriously HATE them!!!

I've tried everything from the nose/chin strips, scrubs, masks - you name it. 

I'm contemplating trying this baking soda/sugar/water recipe I saw on Pinterest.

But I'm a little hesitant.  Baking soda on my face just doesn't seem all that healthy.

What gets to me is that I don't wear much make-up at all.

I use Bare Minerals, and never go to sleep with makeup on.

So what gives?!

Do you have any skin tricks/suggestions that may help?