Ray's Take

I don't really think too much about skin care. I think good skin is more about simply eating well, staying fit, and being healthy, but I also know its much more complicated than that for most people.

So that being said, here is what I use:

AM

Erno Laszlo Detox Cleansing Oil
Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Bar

Take a tiny bit of oil and massage on dry face for 10-20 sec. Leave on.

Take a small piece of the bar and lather up with wet hands - i don't use much at all.

Take soapy hands and massage face for 10-20 seconds and rinse off.

I don't rub hard or for too long. I'm just moving the oil/soap around gently. I also use a very little amount. I had a sample size bar and it lasted me literally 2 years.

The oil + bar is a new workflow for me but i've used the bar alone for years. So far, I like it. I see visible improvements in clarity and less blemishes using the oil+bar method.

Note - when you first start, the bar may bring out acne that is hiding underneath your skin.

If you want to try this, I'd recommend this sample set. It's $25 and will last you a long time.

Midday

Neutrogena Sunscreen

Sun screen - I really think this is important. Most people don't use enough. You can use any brand you want. At least 30 spf and make sure non-comedogenic meaning it won't give you acne.

The trick is to have it everywhere. I have it in every bathroom, in my car, and in my tennis bag. If sun will hit my face I will just use some on face and neck.

Sunscreen is effectively my moisturizer too.

PM

Acne.org Cleanser
Acne.org Benzyl peroxide

I shower at night, and have the cleanser in there. I lather in my hands, and gently spread all over face - like10 seconds.

I shave with this as the "shaving cream" which works great. (Do this last after you've been in the shower for awhile)

After I shower, I dry face and use a tiny amount of the benzyl peroxide. Again, I only use a tiny amount. One bottle can last me for years.

I've used this forever. The cleanser is good and I tried to fully quit benzyl peroxide many times, but find that I will get acne (at 39 years old) if I fully quit.