Lifeless Skin

My skins bizzarre basically. I didnt suffer acne through my early teens when my skin was smooth and pimple free then suddenly when I hit about 18 my skin erupted and I suffered terrible acne over my chin, and down both of my cheeks. I have always taken care of my skin since I was about 15 cleansed, toned and mosturised. When I had the acne outbreaks I did use tea tree oil and bio oil to try to soothe it but couldnt resist picking the spots sometimes! Obviously this has now left me with acne scars which aren't too visible. The problem is now my skins jut dull and lifeless. I try everything I use home microdermabrasion kits, exfoliate twice a week but nothing seems to work. My acne is now kind of lurking under my skin. Its extra noticeable in the bright light where you can see all the spots. But i dont suffer break outs hardly at all. My skins just looking very pale Im mixed race so used to have a healthy glow atleast now its very light and I notice my face goes very red when Im hot on the cheeks and forehead area. I thought maybe rosacea but I dont think its as severe as that. If anyone has any ideas how I can just kind of get back the healthy look Id be thankful!

[loiloi]

Rosacea is a persistant erruption which occurs on the cheeks and forehead. it is more common in women and is often made worse by sunlight. Rosacea should be distinguished from:
Acne, in which there are blackheads and a wider distribution. Although acne can co-exist with it, hence the term 'acne rosacea'.
Eczema, in which there are no pustules.
Lupus erythematous which shows redness and scarring but no pustules, and
Perioral dermatitis, which is a rash with pustules which often gets worse before menstruation.

You describe your acne as 'lurking under the skin' in which case i would recommend Freederm, which helps prevent acne from becoming inflamed. Never squeeze any skin lesions as this spreads the infection and can lead to scarring. If you think you have acne-rosacea see a doctor for treatment with oral tetracyclines. Avoiding hot and spicy food can also help. Loiloi x