this sounds wierd but i just had an argument with my dad over cosmetics and skincare products!he was actually LECTURING me on how to take care of my skin correctly!!

The story is, I've been telling him that I'm going to get microdermabrasion done because i have acne scars and rough skin caused by previous breakouts. The thing is my skin was just fine until I tried out this expensive cleanser that totally broke me out severely. It had just recently healed and I just want my skin to be soft and smooth again. He started complaining about how I dont listen to his advice when he kept telling me not to use or try products around if you already found what is already good!Cos if i had listened to him (me and my dad have the same type of skin thats why) I wouldnt have to go through severe breakouts and pay so much for microdermabrasion. well he was right. he even get to the point that I should only use water to clean my skin because it works for him.
i argued back that using water to clean oily skin wont do anything unless using a gel cleanser. he said "okay, then what cleanser did you use when your skin was perfect?" "neutrogena" "and how much was that?" "a few dollars" "and how much is the expensive cleanser that broke you out?" "$37" ...... yup..."so whats the conclusion?" "expensive does not always mean its better..." hmm... what an argument. i totally lost. he suggest not to use too many because the more you use, the more chemica you put on your skin, the more risk it takes. my dad uses water to wash face and his skin is flawless.

but i always thought: cleanse, tone, moisturize, exfoliate, mask is a must am i right? or is he right?

My highly-recommended dermatologist has me using Dove soap on my face. Nothing else. and my face is as clean and clear and soft as it could be. Dove soap is nice and cheap. No toner, no exfoliant, nothing. Just Dove soap.

Your dad's making sense.

Skin care products are individual but you should find pure and natural products and less is best [meaning they don't use a lot to make a huge difference]

You need to daily - wash, toner and cream
repeat at night but add a night cream.

Twice a week on a clean face exfoliate but this may be to much for your face, perhaps once a week is fine?

A mask once a week on a clean face - helps rid deep dirt in your pores and help with cell turn over.

Sure for some in your teens soap, or water is enough but soon father time sets in and it would be a shame not to try to help that -before you can't.

Your dad is right; less is more. I don't use any type of cleanser and my face is flawless. People say that I have the nicest and softest skin... all that I use is warm water.

A cleanser, toner, etc. is not always a must; everyone has different types of skin and I have discovered that as long as you eat properly and drink the right amount of water... you'll be fine. I remember that when I started using face products when I was a pre-teen and I suddenly broke up all over my face... it went away after a week because I stopped using the products. The number one rule for flawless skin is water, be healthy, and never touch your face with dirty hands. Nature will take its course...

Too much makeup may also contribute to bad skin... just use a cheapo SPF moisturizer for your face before you go outside... I use Vaseline on my face before I go to bed because it locks in moisture... it works really well.

I'm sorry, but daddy knows best.

Well .. I use a cream cleanser from Artistry.Dont use soap. Clean my face twice a day and apply the Artistry Moisturiser. Once a week i scrub my face with Artistry polishing scrub.

I don;t use any other skin care product. If u switch products too often that harms ur skin.

So i think cleansing ur face and using an exfoliator once a week is enough for ur skin.

And ofcourse not to forget lots of water to drink..