Mask or serum? My mom says you're ruining your skin!

So, your mother's intentions may be good, but it seems she has somewhat intervened in your boundaries here. Taking care of your skin is your choice, and no one should scare you into thinking you'll "get used to it." No one should interfere with women's right to make decisions about their own bodies, especially regarding such a personal matter.

I think your mom is right. Our young people have this enthusiasm and immediately use creams and such. There weren't these kinds of things before; everyone was natural. For example, make a yogurt mask at home; you don't need so many products. Otherwise, in the future, your skin will be worse, and then you'll have to deal with it.

I was also using a mask-serum for my acne for a while; at first, it worked really well, but my skin became super sensitive. My dermatologist said, 'too many products can tire out the skin.' Then I switched to just moisturizer and I feel better now. I think it's good to let your skin rest every now and then.

Follow what the dermatologist says but also give your skin a break by not using products for 1-2 days a week. If you explain to your mom that you are doing this under doctor supervision, I think she might calm down a bit. After all, serums are produced even for sensitive skin, so there's nothing to be afraid of.

Honestly, what your mom said is based on a true foundation, but it's not true in every case. If you use the products in moderation and choose ones suitable for your skin type, they won't cause addiction or anything like that. Your mom is probably used to old-fashioned natural things, which is why she thinks that way.

The argument that "once your skin gets used to it, you can't stop" is a bit silly. It's just cream, not an addictive drug. I don't understand why people get so scared about everything; technology is advancing now. No using yogurt, no using natural supplements, I'm really tired of all this.

So how long have you had these products? I mean, for example, if there’s an active ingredient, your skin might be reacting. It's not to disagree with your mom, but have you also paid attention to the ingredients in your products?

But it seems like you acted a bit thoughtlessly as well. Everyone's skin is different; if those products are causing harm, your mom might be right. If you've seen a dermatologist, the right products have probably been chosen, but still, you shouldn't overload your skin with acne treatments. Maybe the issue is with the mask?

Looking at it like Zeynep, the detail that seems small here is actually at the center of the issue. If I were in that position, I wouldn't make a final decision without asking about that detail.