Okay last bit here. I never used to do anything with my skin, I only really started looking after it after I hit 30 or so. I have learnt that if I clean the makeup off at the end of the day with a proper ph balanced product and also moisturise, I get way less breakouts than when the skin is dry.
Here is an exerpt from an article about dry skin and pimples etc..
"Dry skin usually means damaged skin, explains Kelly M. Cordoro, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Virginia, in "Real Simple" magazine. Your skin relies on its lipid layer to keep out potential irritants, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and to maintain consistent cell turnover. When your skin becomes dry, its ability to perform these tasks is limited, causing buildup of skin cells on the surface of the skin that can easily become irritated and inflamed, creating a potential breeding ground for acne."
