Acne Advice?

     Lately I've either been getting worse acne, or I've been getting more sensitive about it. Typically, I feel that my acne isn't that bad, but perhaps a little bit weird for my age. Whatever though, that's not enough to get me worried in any way. Recently, however, I feel that the acne I do have is sore, and irritating. That's no good at all, so I'm trying some new products.

     Now, I guess I should say that I'm the kind of person who has trouble adding more layers to the skin care routine, and I'm pretty sure I have sensitive skin. When I went shopping, those two aspects made it very difficult for me to make a decision. I stood in the isle for an absurd amount of time mulling over my options, reading labels and even discovering some products weren't vegetarian (which is an issue for me). I also watched a video recently where the girl was saying she can't buy products with salicylic acid in it due to sensitive skin issues. Keeping that in mind really narrowed down my choices (in a good way, as I'd be lost otherwise).

     I finally decided to go with Blemish Fighting Cleansing Cloths from St. Ives for a morning face wash, and Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion from The Body Shop since I always moisturize at night anyway. I've only begun using these products and don't feel I have a true handle on their effect due to the heat wave. Because of the heat, I'm cooling off with the occasional second shower, and usually with the ice cold wash cloth around the neck, face and back. Either way, bringing these products into my routine hasn't been difficult. I'm making sure to mix it up on occasion and use a regular moisturizer at night or wash with regular soap and water and things are going well for me.

     Have you tried these products or have a product you swear by? I would love to know what you think and what works for you as I don't have this routine set in stone yet. If you use any products from The Body Shop, I would double love to know! I really admire their cruelty-free operation, and that in itself is enough to keep me coming back.

     On a very separate note, have you ever tried makeup from The Body Shop? I saw an employee wearing very lovely, and highly pigmented eye shadow when I was in there last, so now I'm dying to know more! I always try to play up my eyes when applying makeup, so this could change everything for me.

     Take care you lovely, little lions and lionesses.