My face is a charcoal canvas in the worst way... help?

I've been really into charcoal sketching portraits as a creative outlet... spending like three hours a night on it. The charcoal dust gets all over my face, especially around my nose and chin. I started breaking out more, which never happened before. I use a basic cleanser, but it doesn't seem to cut through the black residue. Should I try an oil cleanser first or maybe a stronger scrub? I don't want to irritate my skin though... what do you guys think? Any tips would be awesome.

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max_rivera7mo ago

Charcoal wrecks my face too, try oil cleansing first.

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cooper.drew7mo ago

After three days of oil cleansing, my skin was a mess.

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kai_perez57mo ago

Oil cleansing ruins skin when done wrong. People often use thick oils that block pores. That leads to breakouts and a greasy mess. You must remove all oil with a second wash. Skipping this step is a guaranteed way to wreck your face. Use a light oil and always double cleanse to see any benefit.

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