I have been using a moisturiser (Kihels ultra cream) for

This is likely to be purging.

You should also follow a good skin care regime.

At night, first clean your face with soap and water. You can also use a facial cleanser such as:

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin. ...

ProactivMD Ultra Gentle Face Cleanser

Apply an astringent. You can use:

THAYERS Original Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera

Solimo Deep Cleaning Astringent

Lastly apply the moisturizer.

Follow this every night. This will help you greatly.

Of course these brands are for reference only, you can discuss different brands with your pharmacist or cosmetic shop assistant.

Hope this resolves your query. If you need more help, just write back here so l can continue to assist. Stay safe!

Dr. P. Jyoti

You have sensitive dry skin.

Yes, salicyclic acid can cause purging. It does not matter that it is at the bottom of the list.

You should use the whole regimen that I described for about two months. There is no need to avoid anything unless something reacts with you. The blackheads may have been brought out by the cream.

You can continue it as long as you want after two months also

Yes

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