Skincare/hygiene General #20Previous >>18482733Post your routine, holy grails and strategies to shave balls. Share experience about skincare products and your skin issuesSome of the links might be outdated, post questions if you have anyFAQ:Basic routine, skincare guide, and products tips: http://pastebin.com/5QEQgMUpHow to pop pimples, remove blackheads and whiteheads: http://pastebin.com/MufDiSfyWhy you shouldn't use ordinary soap on your face: http://pastebin.com/Ujf2x9M6How to improve your skin tone through diet: http://pastebin.com/epLqSbEQStudies on how diary and sugars create acne: http://pastebin.com/0H5gag01Dark circles around the eyes: http://pastebin.com/t796eKvrSoap, pH, irritants and synthetic detergents: http://pastebin.com/51yse1NEPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): http://pastebin.com/GXYPdwMfWiki:Skin care basics: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Skin-care_BasicsAcne treatment: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Acne_TreatmentSkinacea Links:Retinoids:http://www.skinacea.com/retinoids/retinoids.htmlSunscreen:http://www.skinacea.com/sunscreen/sunscreen.htmlRidding dark eye circles:http://www.skinacea.com/how-to/get-rid-of-dark-circles.html
>>18514407Morning>CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser>TO Glycolic Acid 7% (Only Mon/Fri)>E.L.F. Vit C+E Serum>TO Niacinamide Serum>Origins Skin-Defense Guardian>E.L.F. Holy Hydration Cream>La Roche-Posay SPF 60NightsMon/Wed/Fri>Facial Cleanser>Niacinamide>Face Cream>Tretinoin .05%>Argan Oil (seals in moisture)Tues/Sat>Facial Cleanser>Vit C+E Serum>Skin Guardian>Face Cream>Argan OilThur>Face Cleanser>Niacinamide>TO Lactic Acid 10% + HA>Face cream>Argan OilSun>Face Cleanser>Niacinamide>TO Salicyclic Acid 2% or TO AHA 30%+BHA 2% (switch between every week)>Face cream>Argan OilAlso pic is the sponge I was talking about for exfoliating. I tend to do it Mon/Thur just so there's ample time between scrubs
Is there a way to fix frown lines? At home
>>18514474Nope.
>>18514474monthly microneedlingif you want best results, combine it with botox
I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1,000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.Btw, I like to dissect girls. Did you know I'm utterly insane?
>>18513202>uhh have you tried other things, like salicylic or azelaic acid. perhaps try lower concentration or somethingi use drugstore cream that has allantoin + d-panthenol (you can feel how it softens your skin in 3 seconds) and then use a drugstore knockoff of lrp cicablast baume b5+ or whatever it was called. even my gf was surprised how good this combo issorry for late response. I've tried salicylic, glycolic, azelaic, anti-fungal ointments prescribed by doctor, retinal/nol (which is good for dealing with the spots that occur afterwards). honestly I don't know if my problems have been caused by shaving. it's probably fucking up my skin. I've only got problems in one cheek too. It's almost like perma redness in small patches and no matter what i do it itches and it's red. If i shave with a razor, it's bad, if i shave with a hair trimmer, it's bad, if I don't shave it gets too long and irritates my skin even more than NOT shaving. benzoyl is the only product that have sort of worked. I just started using picrel, it works pretty well but it won't treat my main problems.
>>18514466This has to be a joke. That's raping your skin and then some. I use tret daily, exfoliate weekly and I can't touch my face with any sort of scrub. And here you are, exfoliating basically every day.
How is shaving supposed to play into a facecare routine?
>>18514639Shaving is a (physical) exfoliation step in your routine. Do it after cleansing.
Fuck... I'm using so many products now I have no idea which one is causing the burning sensation
>>18514600Jesus anon, relax
>>18514413>Ridding dark eye circles:dark circles are effay as fuck
>>18514643Do it before cleansing. You're using shaving cream and potentially introducing bacteria from your razor head to your face if you're not changing it regularly. Cleanse after you shave to remove soap residue and clean the fresh skin
>>18514474retinol for fine frown lines. I've just picked up picrel as I've heard it's pretty good. If you have deep set frown lines that ship has kind of sailed unless you want to take more extreme options like Botox and fillers
>>18514717You worry about bacteria from razor head but don't care about bacteria and residue on unwashed face? Jesus. Sure, shave with that sunscreen on or whatever was your last routine.PS. Try harder.
>>18514600Nah, I had it checked over and refined by my dermatologist. I'll trust my doctor over an anon
>>18514600I exfoliate daily plus shave with a safety razor in a hurry making cuts everywhere right after and my skin is doing fine
>>18514725You're putting on shaving cream, which is soap, and then cleansing after, which removes anything left. What are you not getting.
>>18514725you're supposed to shave in the morning after waking up, dunce
How do I get rid of the red spots(near adam's apple)? Tret? Microneedling?
>>18515108Moisturizing cream and concealer
>>18515192I thought concealer is bad for the skin?
>>18515227You won't hide the red spots unless you hide them.If you want to treat them, then you'll have to wait. Time heals, you already know that
>>18515108That's just some minor razor burn. It'll go away on its own in a few days. Salicylic acid and moisturizer should help.
Despite going through retinization, within 3 weeks tret has given be a nice shine and significant/visible nasolabial fold decrease.I keep fucking with my sebum deposits so I hope dutasteride helps a bit with my oiliness.Also hoping I get rid of those fine lines on my forehead and post-wound hyperpigmentation next to my btow... 27 in Dec btw
>>18515269Ah yeah I've had a suspicion since when I use my electric trimmer it's even worse despite the fact that I always meticulously clean that thing. Guess I'll try some other creams/blades.>>18515259Well yeah but I was just wondering if I should supplement something in addition to just letting the skin heal.
>>18515304Bretty good shine bro.
w2c tret in europe prescription free and preferrably not something that an albanian stole from a pharmacy in france and put adulterants in
>>18515304Does age even matter? I will turn 25 soon and my skin looks the same as when I was 18. With less acne.
I've been using tret for just over three weeks now and the skin on my forehead is flaky, is this good or bad?
>>18515304looking good bro. no sure the dutasteride will help with the oiliness. fin didn't help me at least.>>18515656>https://www.alldaychemist.com/a-ret-gel-0-1-tretinoin-gel-20gm.htmli've seen this site linked a lot. haven't used it myself. if i was you i would probably use the OTC adapalene 0.1%. not sure if that's also banned in EU, but probably easy to get through a legit dealer like amazon from US.>>18515721i was the same. it will come to you. your hormones will shift in your late 20's - early 30s and then it will happen fast. the skin damage you picked up in your youth will start to show because you'll lose fat in your face, thinning your skin. the deeper down discoloration will show, wrinkles will form, and scars will become more pronounced. a lot of people start balding during that too.25 is a great age to start tretinoin and finasteride.>>18515732it takes time for your skin to adjust. you should wait at least 12 weeks to see results. if it's still flaky you may want to move to a lower strength. in the mean time use moisturizer, sunscreen, and stay hydrated.
>>18514413any reason why my hands feel so "wet" and sticky? i can't get them to dry properly even with clothis it because of summer moisture?
>>18515905>looking good bro. no sure the dutasteride will help with the oiliness. fin didn't help me at least.fin doesn't inhibit type 1 5ar in skin cells like dut does>>18515441thanks familia>>18515905tretinoins.com, arrived within a week
>>18515656Get Boderm Tazarene from any pharmacy from Greece or Spain instead. 40g 0,1% or 75g 0,05% for 20 something eurodollars. They also pack a bunch of additional ingredients. Tret sucks penice compared to it.
Do you guys know how to treat acne around mouth area? near the corners of mouth specifically. And yes I do wash my face after I brush my teeth
>>18516676benzoyl peroxide 10% gelhttps://a.co/d/dkPL1IG
OK, how do I get rid of that shit?
>>18516737Salicylid acid
>>18516393i appreciate you
>>18516737>>18516749or retinoids
What sunscreen should I use when I got to the beach? I'm American
>>18517087i use EltaMD UV Sport Sunscreen SPF50 for faceand Banana Boat Light As Air Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for body
>>18517107>Banana BoatHave fun with that cancer
Ok I'm pretty sure they clobetasol propionate they prescribed me has fucked up my skin. My scalp... hurts now. Like, it feels like it's been beaten. What the fuck...
>>18514466Yo faggots what am I supposed to do without Tretinoin while it’s sunny as fuck I also wash my face with scratchy stuff and use moisturizer and spf
>>18517237>without tretinoinTret is just amped retinol. Better to have, but using retinol is still better than not. Moisturize (both in the morning and at night) and use an appropriate face sunscreen everyday and you're kind golden.
>>18517322the more accurate description would be that retinol is tretinoin with extra steps
>>18517326I mean is it? The only extra I would say is you absolutely need sunscreen if you're on tret, but the sunscreen should already be a part of the routine
>>18517326Im retarded, I completely misread what you wrote
>>18517112nah, it's fine.
>>18517199Getting botox next week for the first time, want to finally get rid of the forehead lines Í've had since I was 18 (am 30 now). Tretinoin has improved the appearance of the lines but cannot make them fade entirely.
>literally the only thing that helps me from breaking out is benzoyl peroxide>but it rapes my skin barrierwhat the fuck do I do lmao
Should I buy individual products with specific ingredients, or buy an all-in-one product? I would save money with just one product, but is it better to buy individual to control the concentration of the product ingredient?>ceramide cream>vitamin c>retinol>AHA/BHAvs>all in one retinol+vitamin c+ceramide+hyaluronic acid cream
>>18518148Try 20% azelaic acid
What's a good moisturizer for black heads? I discovered recently that coconut oil can close pores so I think I fucked up somewhere.
>>18518276Watch Sam Ellis' video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ0ruatmi74salicylic acid and tretinoin are good options for you, also an in-office treatment like a fractional CO2 laser may be very helpful for you.
>>18518276Salicylic acid helps for blackheads and you can use any light moisturizer.
>>18518274I'm going to try mandelic acid firstnot sure whether to try it in cleanser or toner form though
I spent $200 stocking up on elta md barrier renewal moisturizer because it's the only thing that's worked for my difficult skin. I feel guilty not getting by on cheaper stuff but I did try them. I tried water gel-based and they did not last long enough, I tried an oat moisturizer that was thick and greasy. My face was inflammed and painful. The only thing that works is triple the cost. I guess I should be glad I found something that fixes the issue.
>>18518997how does it compare to:ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balmis it occlusive? i've been trying to find something heavy to layer over tazarotene. been usingS. Nature AQUA SQUALANE MOISTURIZING CREAMnot a barrier cream, but it's nice.
I have a feeling that caring about fashion and styles is useless before your skin isn't perfect. Do you agree anons?
I think I'm going to NOT use moisturizer for a while, at all, and see what happens...
>>18518437what do you mean by light moisturizer? just something with less ingredients?
>>18514413Best black eye bag removal? What do I do about massive pores?
>>18519499Caring about fashion at all is a waste of time. Train your body and all clothes will look good. I'm only here for the skin advice. Which realistically should he posted on /fit/
>>18519499Yes for professionalsNo for anything else>>18519582NTA but he probably meant oil free (as in not heavy)
I recently got this depilation cream at the store. It says it's sensitive and for bikini zone, but I am wondering does anyone knows whether it's safe to use on pubic hair (i.e. hair above the genitals). I would prefer not to get chemical burns if I can avoid it.
now that the skinceuticals ce ferulic patent has expired, are there any decent dupes out? has the meta shifted?what vit c serum do you use?
So using mild Moisturising cleanser and prescription adapalene in the evening and the cleanser and sunscreen in the morning has been a huge improvement. But I still get 1 or two whiteheads popping up. Do I put the adapalene cream on them or do I do something else? Popping them manually leaves behind damaged skin like this.
>>18520879don't pop. after cleansing, put a pimple patch on it, then apply adapalene (not getting on the whitehead/wound).
>monthly microneedling>great results from many people>but you have to stop taking tretinoin a week before and after the session>so your tretinoin application time is cut in half nowis it truly worth?
bought vichy 89 HA serumdry to normal skin let's see what happens...
worst mask
>>18519582>LightTorriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Lotion >HeavyCeraVe Skin Renewing Night CreamLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Creamdon't really think it will mater which one you use, light or heavy.i would start washing am/pm with CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanserif that doesn't clear it in a few weeks try Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant twice a week.you may also want to consider a retinoid. you can get adapalene 0.1% OTC. Rx tretinoin works better though. this will improve your skin in multiple ways including clearing pores.
>>18514413MorningMorning Routine:>Cleanse: COSRX Low pH Morning Gel Cleanser>Toner: Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner and COSRX Propolis Toner Pads>Essence: MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX>Serum: Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop>Ampoule: PURITO Centella Unscented Serum>Additional Hydration: COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence>Eye Cream: Pyunkang Yul Concentrated Eye Cream>Moisturize: ETUDE Moistfull Collagen Cream>Protection: Relief Sun Organic Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++Night:>First Cleanse(makeup): BANILA CO Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm>Second Cleanse: COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser>Tone: Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner and COSRX Propolis Toner Pads>Essence: MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX>Ampoule: MIZON Peptide 500 Ampoule>Additional Hydration: COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence>Moisturize: LANEIGE Sleeping MaskHydrating Mask:>Dr.Jart+ Dermask Vital Hydra Solution Glow Face Mask with Hyaluronic AcidI also use a kpaway moisturizer regularlh bc of chickenskin/kp. I've used this routine for roughly three years, and my skin is always super smooth and radiant. love it so much
>>18521529>Serum: Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drophow do you like this vit c? have you tried others?you're not using all of these every day right? most of this stuff is soothing, but my skin would probably be irritated.
>>18521531i use this daily except for the makeup cleanser and salicylic since i dont use makeup daily, and soonjung's whip cleanser is more gentle for daily use :p. I've tried other vit cs but found this one is the best ingredient wise
>>18520980But what if during the cleansing they pop by themselves? Anything I can do to help the skin recover as well as it possibly can?
>>18521572i know advice isnt to let retinoids into open wounds or anything but retinoids
>>18521572it's ok if it pops while cleaning, the puss usually surfaces, so it's normal. the goal it avoid damaging the skin in the process, which means waiting for it to surface on its own or with very little assistance.it's best to avoid getting any actives in the wound because they can cause damage to the skin resulting in scaring. cleansing and moisturizing is fine.the pimple patch (hydrocolloid patch) will speed up healing. cleaning and sealing the wound will allow it to heal faster.alternatively you can use an occlusive to seal and help speed up recovery e.g.La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5Aquaphor Healing OintmentCeraVe Healing OintmentVaseline Healing Jelly Original
Thought on aloe vera gel?
--- for the people without access, this is from my derm ---SUNSCREENGeneral Requirements:- SPF 30 or higher- Both UVA and UVB protection (broad spectrum)- Water-resistant for outdoor water activities- Daily facial moisturizers with SPF do not need to be water-resistantSPF 30 if the generally accepted minimum protection and it will block approximately 97% of UV radiation if broadspectrum. Higher SPFs are not necessary but are perfectly acceptable if preferred or if someone is especially sun sensitive(medication, photosensitivity condition eg lupus). These higher SPFs will block progressively higher percentages of UV.Higher SPF will not reduce the frequency of reapplication when out in the sun and it is recommended one reapplies every2-3 hours on dry land and every hour when in the water.Sunscreen Application when outdoors:- Most apply an inadequate amount of sunscreen. It should be a liberal coating. 1 ounce (enough to fill a shot glass) is generally required to cover all exposed areas of skin.- Apply to dry skin 15 minutes prior to sun exposure- Be sure to include the ears, lips, neck, chest and back of hands as these are critical sun exposure areas that are often missed.- Reapplication is essential. As above, every 2-3 hours.Sunscreen Application when indoors and driving:- It is important to use sunscreen when inside and driving as windows do not block UVA
>>18522290Types of Sunscreens:- Physical/Mineral -- titanium, zinc and ferric oxide- Chemical -- Avobenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, mexoryl, helioplex, othersBoth types are excellent and provide good coverage. I find that the physical/Mineral sunscreens provide better, broadspectrum protection as compared to chemical products, and are less irritating. Mineral sunscreens, however, tend to bemore whitish or opaque although some of the micronized versions have become more cosmetically elegant. Chemicalsunscreens have the advantage of been transparent and a little less messy. Individuals that have very sensitive skin, thosewith skin allergies to products and younger children (2 and younger) should stick with physical/mineral sunscreens andthey tend to be gentler.Recommended Sunscreens:There are many good options that provide excellent protection and higher cost does not necessarily mean moreeffective. Most brands make many different versions of their sunscreens, and the active ingredients are listed onthe packaging. These are a few I like but this is not an exhaustive list of all good products.
>>18522291Facial Sunscreen / Moisturizers with SPF- Tizo3 tinted Facial Mineral SPF40 (good for acne prone skin)- Elta MD UV Clear- regular or tinted (good for acne prone skin), EltaMD Daily, EltaMD Physical 41, EltaMD UV Restore- Supergoop Mineral Sheer Screen SPF 30 or Supergoop Mineral Matte Screen- Sunbum: Sunbum clear zinc SPF 50 or Sunbum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion- Neutrogena SheerZinc Face, Neutrogena Purescreen Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid, Neutrogena Healthy Defense- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral (tinted)- Alastin Skincare Silkshield All Mineral Sunscreen- Eucerin Age Defense + Hyaluronic Sunscreen Lotion for Face, Eucerin sensitive face lotion SPF 30- CeraVe Face Lotion with Zinc, CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion (AM) with Sunscreen- Revision Skincare Intellishade Original and Intellishade Matte- Cetaphil face lotion SPF 50Facial Sunscreen/ Powders- Supergoop (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35- Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 50Regular Sunscreens for outdoor activities (water-resistant):- Supergoop Play SPF50 Everyday Lotion (good for sweating)- EltaMD UV Pure SPF47 ; UV Sport SPF50- Neutrogena "Pure and Free" Baby or "Sensitive Skin" or "Sheer Zinc"- Aveeno Natural Protection with " Mineral Block"- Vanicream SPF 50 (good for baby/sensitive skin)- Thinksport Kid's Safe Sunscreen SPF50- Blue Lizard "Baby" or "Sensitive" (good for baby/sensitive skin)- Sunbum products (wonderful for surfers! especially clear zinc)Sunscreens for Darker Skin Types:- CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen 30 Face Sheet Tint- Cotz Flawless Complexion Richly Tines SPF50- La Roche-Posay Anthelios- Alastin Skincare Hydrating Pro Mineral Sunscreen- EltaMD UV Clear- CeraVe Ultra-light Moisturizing Lotion- Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
>>18522293Korean Sunscreen Brands:- Beauty of Josen Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun serum SPG 50 PA++++- Round Lab Birth Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA ++++- ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA ++++- Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF 50+ PA ++++ (good for redness)- D'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream- Aestura Derma UV50- Thank you Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA ++++Sunscreen for LIPS:- LipCotz SPF 45- Headhunter stick- Coola MIneral Liplux spf30- TIZO tinted lip protection- Sunbum clear zinc SPF 50Sun Protective Clothing:- REI- www.Solumbra.com- www.Coolibar.com- www.railriders.com- www.SunGrubbies.com- Wallaroo Hat Company- TutuBlue (full coverage stylish swim suits)- San Soleil- Athleta and Lululemon (some but not all are sun-protective)- coLLo apparel- Cabana Life- UVSkinz
Facial CleansersNormal Skin (creamy or gel-based cleansers)- Cetaphil Face Wash Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Facial Cleanser with Hyaluronic AcidFor Dry Skin (cream or oil-based cleanser):- CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser or Foaming Facial Cleanser- Cetaphil Face Wash Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser- La Roche-Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser with Niacinamide- La Roche Posay Gentle Oil Based CleanserSensitive Skin- Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser- Aveeno Calm and Restore Cleanser- Dove Unscented Bar Soap- Joesoef Anti Acne Soap with Sulfur 10%Acne Prone Skin (foaming or salicylic acid/benzoyl peroxide)- Panoxyl BP Face Wash- Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser 4-10% BP- The Ordinary 10% Azelaic Acid Cleanser- Joesoef Anti Acne Soap with Sulfur 10%Makeup Removal- Garnier Micelle Cleanser- Double Cleanse: Oil based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanserLow Allergen Soap/Body Wash- CeraVe Baby Wash & Shampoo- CeraVe Eczema Soothing Body Wash- Dove unscented Bar Soap- Tom's of Maine - Fragrance Free Sensitive Natural Beauty Bar- Free & Clear – Liquid Cleanser- Vanicream Body Wash
Exfoliants for your Skin Type:Normal Skin: Glycolic AcidDry Skin: Lactic Acid (The Ordinary Lactic Acid)Oily and Acne Prone Skin: Salicylic Acid and Mandelic Acid (Paula Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant)Sensitive Skin: Polyhydroxy AcidsAcne/ Enlarged Pores / Dark Spots / RosaceaAcne Products- Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%- La Roche Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%- Glytone Brightening Enhancement Complex Moisturizer- Revision Skincare Black Mask (great for oily and acne prone skin)- Glytone Acne Treatment Spray (good for sweaty teens)- Omnilux LED Contour Face and Neck Mask (for acne and antiaging)- Acnon Cream (good for acne pimples)- Panoxyl and CeraVe BP WashClogged PoresStep 1: Double cleanse- oil based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanserStep 2: Chemical Exfoliant (glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid 1-2x a week) minimizes pore size- Naturium Glycolic AcidResurfacing Gel 10%, Paula’s Choice 2% DHA liquid Exfoliant, Sunday Riley Good Genes All in One Lactic Acid TreatmentStep 3: Topical Retinoid (every other night) - Paulas Choice 0.3% Retinol and 2% Bakuchiol Treatment, Drunk Elephant APassion Retinol Cream, CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol SerumStep 4: Bentonite Clay Mask (1-2x a week) - Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay MaskStep 5: ExtractionsDark Spot Correction/ Dull Skin:Ingredients to look for: Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Vitamin C- Medi-Pell Strogen-Rx- Dark Spot Corrector, Glycolic B5 Face Serum & Anti-Aging Serum for Sensitive Skin- Odacite Brightening Serum (dark spot corrector)Rosacea Products- Joesoef Anti Acne Soap with Sulfur 10%- The Ordinary 10% Azelaic Acid Cleanser- Glytone Brightening Enhancement Complex Moisturizer- Cica Reedle Shot 100 (good for redness)- Prequel Redness Reform Soothing Serum (good for redness)- Cicapair Tiger Grass Repair Serum- Afrin Spray- topically applied to skin (good for BRIEF relief of redness)
>>18522304dumped full text herehttps://sharetext.io/be71a33c
dont fall for the gook scam, here:>face wash with salacilyc acid>2.5% bp to treat pimples>clymacidin kills bacteria for extra protection against acne/pimples>0.05% tret to keep you young for decades>drink water, dont be fat, dont smoke, dont drink too much, sleep your hoursthats it
>>18522304>Dry Skin: Lactic Acid (The Ordinary Lactic Acid)how often for application?
>>18522321you'd usually want to exfoliate about 1-2 days a week. depends on your skin. over do it and you can damage your skin barrier. you may not need it at all. just depends.
>>18522294What do all those +++++ mean?
>>18522334>PA ++++Protection Grade of UVAPA+= Some UVA protection.PA++=Moderate UVA protection.PA+++= High UVA protection.PA++++= Extremely High UVA protection.https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/sunscreen/what-does-pa-sunscreen-symbol-mean.html
anything else to add to my routine that actually works?I got>glycolic acid 7% every 2-3 days>cleanser>tretinoin 0.1%>caffeine serum prn>baum b5 prn>spf50>vaseline for eyes before tret
>dry, sensitive skinis it over for me?
>>18522651There's a billion skincare products specifically for you.
>>18522622Saltwater bath
AHHH WHY DOES IT BURN WHEN I MOISTURISE MY HANDS
>>18522653elaborate plz
>>18522652I'm learning slowly.For now, just focused on rebuilding my skin barrier as much as possible in-between monthly microneedling sessions (at-home).Took out tret and vit C out of my regimen, all exfoliants, and only use La Roche Posay gentle cleanser once a day, at night.Current routine, morning:>Wash face with lukewarm water>Vichy 89 HA >Moisturizer with B5>SunscreenNight:>La Roche Posay cleanser>Vichy 89 HA>Moisturizer with B5>Cicaplast B5 Baume Seems to be working alright so far. Haven't had irritation from any product in 2 weeks. Still thinking about when to add back in Tret, C, and use Lactic Acid after this Saturday's MN sesh.
>>18522726Also, I wanted to add that the one product I understand the least still are toners. Really have no idea what to look for in regards to my skin and current regiment and if I should even use them. They've traditionally felt blah for me.
>>18522727i fucked up my skin barrier super bad recently and ive been using the haruharu wonder black rice hyaluronic toner (the one for sensitive skin not the one with fragrance and alcohol). ive used it for like a year prior but its one of the few things i could keep in my routine besides vanicream. very good stuff and i think it is helping my skin heal a lot
>>18522667damaged skinbefore bed moisturize with LRP Cicaplast Hand Repair Cream for Dry Handsput on Kitsch Moisturizing Gloves https://a.co/d/4ni9qpE>>18522726>>18522727toners can add in some moisture and ingredients, but are mostly blah, not really needed. i throw some on right after a shower, which seems to help retain moisture.>Moisturizer with B5B5 is a vitamin, not sure which moisturizer you're using.i will say give it a few weeks after you think your skin is good to try to start adding back in other products. just because the skin barrier is thick enough to stop the hurting doesn't mean it's thick enough to handle actives being thrown at it.you may not need a exfoliant at all. if your skin barrier is naturally thin it won't help you anyways. especially if you're already using tret. shaving is also physically exfoliating. i think a good rule of thumb for exfoliants is, if you're not sure or are worried about it, you don't need it.
>>18514413Is cologne bad for your skin or is that just a meme?
>>18522984it's fine, just don't use anything on your face/neck.
>>18522974thanksmy one remaining outstanding issue is the closed comedones/rash looking thing on my foreheadI've thrown a lot of stuff at it, vit C, tret, benzoyl 4%, salicylic, nothing has worked to get rid of them, there's like 20-30 tiny ones that redden from something but no pain or itchiness involved, they just look inflamedwhat else can I try?
I worked my way up from 3x a week to daily 15% azelaic acid use and it's drying the hell out of my skin. I'm supposed to just tough it out, right?
>>18523021that comes from clogged poresusually tret would be the best option. are you sure you were using it correctly and giving enough time? it will take a few months of 4-6 days a week to start seeing results.don't know your gender, but women can get them from hormones.another thing, you could be having a reaction to a specific product you're using. for instance ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Lotion breaks me out even though it's great for most people. just because something is noncomedogenic, doesn't mean it will be good for you specifically.you can use https://incidecoder.com/ to try to sus out specific ingredients or just rotate through different products.>Cicaplast B5 Baumeyou might also want to back off occlusives for a couple of weeks to see if it clears up. unlikely, but possible.if all else fails, you'll need to stop everything and start adding in things back in one at time.
>>18523029Uhhhh moisturise???
I just realized that I'm not gonna be able to get the beauty of joseon sunscreen i like without paying out the ass for trumps stupid fucking tariff war now. Cool!
>already tried niacinamide and tret for my tomoko eyes (male) with no marked improvementIs it time to learn makeup?
>>18524027Surely there's some niche US brands copying KR and JP by now, no?
>>18522622What are your skin concerns? Don't really need any other actives/serums with tret besides maybe Vit C in the AM.
>>18524207only if you want to. dark circles aren't unattractive though. healthy skin is the goal :)>>18524260filters used overseas aren't necessarily approved by the FDA in the US. k brands will sell US approved reformulations in the US and you have to go through vendors like olive young to have the original version shipped into the US.
If Broscience is what you call men's baseless fitness advice, what do you call women's baseless skincare advice?
>>18524347Sisinfo
>>18524207Dark things under eyes are because of melanin. Consider bleaching
what do you value more as a secondary ingredient in non-actives, Panthenol or Niacinamide?
Hello /fa/. I have been using GHK-CU topical form the ordinary and it is insane how good it is. I want to buy raw GHK-CU and make my own solution to inject it or topical solution's or nose spray. I am looking on alibaba and other chinese source's because the fag's on .org said china has the best source's. I am gonna pull the trigger unless anyone here know's where else I could get it. alibaba vendor's have to go through quality check's and they have good review's and more stuff. Any idea's?
How important is sunscreen really? Do I need to apply it when I go out in the late afternoon for an hour? Do I need it for my morning commute to the office? I know its important but I really dont want to put some oily shit on my face before going out when Im in the sun for maybe half an hour.
>xanthelasma appeared out of nowhere one morning>treatments are surgery, laser, or chemical>all leave a mark and it still can come back>apparently I am prone to it genetically as many relatives of mine have itIt's so fucking over boys. Pic is not me, mine is flatter and slightly larger.
they cancelled their sunscreen line for so long and now they brought it back but even the reviews on their own website are dragging this thing lmaoanyone here used it?
every noncomedogenic sunblock i try seems to make me break out. any suggestions?
>>18525100the ordinary has like 5 good products and the rest is flat out trash
>>18516018its normal in certain cases (eg. teenage years, humid climate), in others not. >>18516737The Basic Routine + maybe something exfoliating>>18517237you can still use tret in the summer, but make sure its after dark. use sunscreen in the morning or your face will burn>>18518148perhaps a lower concentration>>18518242efficacy of an ingredient comes down to concentration and formula/vehicle/ability to penetrate your skin (and probably a few more things). i prefer og vitamin c formula that was confirmed to work but there are obviously new formulas so you need to dyor to see if vitamin c in your all in one product does anything, or do they just smash that name on a package and add 0,000000001% of it (which means its for marketing only)>>18519780>Best black eye bag removal?understanding root cause and fixing it if possible>What do I do about massive pores?try tina tanaka pore videos on youtube
>>18520420ask chatgpt or incidecoder>>18520707geek & gorgeous 15%timeless is 20% thothese have been on the market for some time already, but there might be some new ones since march so check out your local/online stores>>18520879most whitehead cases come down to lifestyle and diet. see previous threads if you havent already, might be helpful>>18521267hmm never did microneedling but always thought it is used to fix certain issues (in a few sessions) instead of regular usage but i guess i was wrong. what do you use it for?>>18521529nicehow much time do you spend on these routines?>PURITO Centella Unscented Serum was pretty good to me for irritations caused by retinoids/exfoliation>>18521845good>>18522307thx
>>18522622depends on your skin goals>>18522667get something else or idk maybe vaseline and put disposable plastic gloves or something for the night>>18522984only if you use untested arab slop>>18523029daily? what do you use it for? i always considered it a spot treatment though it is apparently good for closed comedones>>18524207see a doctor to understand whats the root cause (thin skin, pigment, the way light works and makes a shade because of shape, lack of sleep)>>18524446depends what are your goals. for me probably niacinamide because i have dedicated panthenol cream anyway. though people with niacinamide serum would say panthenol i guess>>18525043thanks, was actually looking into it to try.>I want to buy raw GHK-CUthere used to be anon who wanted to do exactly the same but not sure how it ended. maybe check archives>>18525053>How important is sunscreen really?it is first thing anyone should get if they care about their skin>Do I need to apply it when I go out in the late afternoon for an hour?check uv rating in your area. if its more than 2 and you go out for more than 15 minutes then id say yes>Do I need it for my morning commute to the office?probably yes but again, check uv rating>dont want to put some oily shit then get one that is not oily. check youtube reviews of stuff available in your area. they usually apply the sunscreen in the video and show what their face looks like afterwards>>18525100heard that some of their products just suck and they stop selling it after some time>>18525107post what you tried so far, maybe there is something common between them
So how exactly are you supposed to shave without clogging the pipes? I use cartridges and shaving foam and rinse it under the tap. I shave frequently too so it's not like there's a bunch of thick hair that can form big hairballs, and I tried running hot water for a couple minutes after having to help clear up grease or whatever at the advice of some internet searches but that doesn't change anything. Do I really have to rinse it in a bowl or something? I admittedly haven't tried to before, but it feels like it won't rinse the blades as well as the tapI'm at a loss but it's become a pretty big problem and using those chemical solutions to clear the pipes can't be good for long-term health
>bio oil>elf holy hydration>snail mucin sometimes>beef tallow on lipsthe above are the only products I put on my face, I wash it only with water. a couple years I had a multi-step face routine with like a dozen products and still had acne. I've never had skin this clear and moisturized.
>>18525126> supergoop> Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 50> EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil-Free with Zinc Oxide
>>18525233>bio oilwhy not gel over oil for face?>elf holy hydrationwhich product? >snail mucin sometimeswhich brand? cosrx?>beef tallow on lipsno experience with natural remedies like this desu
>>18525341Common denominators across all three1. Heavy use of silicones (Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, etc.)These create an occlusive layer. Not inherently comedogenic, but on acne-prone or clog-prone skin they can trap sebum, bacteria, and sweat, worsening breakouts.Especially relevant if you use other occlusive products underneath or don’t double-cleanse.2. Film formers / polymers (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer)These give the “smooth, blurring, gel-primer” feel. They can increase occlusion and contribute to clogged pores in some people.3. Chemical UV filters (Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octinoxate)These are in all three except that EltaMD uses zinc as well.Some people find Octocrylene and Homosalate irritating irritation can trigger acne-like breakouts.Avobenzone is unstable unless well-stabilized; breakdown products may irritate sensitive skin.4. Hydration + occlusion mix (hyaluronic acid + silicone)Hyaluronic acid draws water in, but if combined with heavy occlusion and not balanced with exfoliation, it can make skin feel congested. Likely culprits for your breakoutsSilicone-heavy bases + film formers trapping sweat/sebum.Octocrylene/Homosalate/Avobenzone combo potential irritant breakouts.Layering with other products (esp. rich moisturizers) may worsen pore clogging.If you’re acne-prone, it’s often not one single “comedogenic” ingredient but the overall occlusive, film-forming nature of these modern, invisible sunscreens.
What is a good routine to get onto tret? I tried using it once every 3 days for one week, then every two days the next week, then every day the next week and ended up with my skin red. I think I broke my skin barrier.
>>18522314Doesn't all this shit collide with each other? Salacilyc and Tret, BP and Tret?
niacinamide AMSunscreenniacinamide AfternoonSuncreen Alpha Arbutin at nighttrying to get less red undertone skin. anything to ad? I drink a bunch of water. My overall face redness is better.
Reminder to buy some microfiber cloths for your face and hair
>>18525546so what would you recommend instead
>>18525546damn, no wonder I'm breaking outmy neutregena sunscreen dry-touch thing is that exact combo plus one more in there, and the aveeno moisturizer is heavy in dimethicone it seems, and I put that shit on before heading to the gym to work outI need a more lightweight combo in the AM and then I can put on heavier stuff at night I guess
>>18522290Say I'm at the beach and use like a 60+spf. I mainly sunbath instead of swim, but given that its summer it makes me sweat a whole lot. Does this make me need to reapply the sunscreen more often due to the sweat and such coming off on the towel?
>>18525451>why not gelidk>which product?night moisturizer>which brand? cosrx?yes>no experience with natural remedies like this desuI grew to dislike petroleum products on my face so I switched to tallow, there are a million vendors on etsy and it doesn't taste like death like aquaphor does. works the same as aquaphor too, makes my lips feel soft and moisturized.tallow is easy to make and I get some as a by-product of making gelatin in a slow cooker from bones. but the refining process takes a lot of work so I'd rather just buy it.
>>18522314>0.05% tretwish it was otc already
peptides for skincareoverrated/underrated?standalone serums vs. in creams?
>>18526043>amazon prescription: $30>45g tube of tret 0.05%: $44it's basically the same price as less effective commercial skincare products
>>18525162soften up the hair in the shower and use a DE razor and hold it under the shower head to rinse the hair and dead skin cells off, look for DE razor models with clear inlet holes for rinsing like this merkur futur (or it's many $10 clones)
>>18526090Do I really need a DE razor, I tried one before and I really couldn't get it to work so I'd prefer not to. But it also sounds like that has more to do with doing it in the shower instead of the sink, which sounds annoying, but if it helps I suppose that's my only option
Hey anons, do you think these products works?Based Daily Cleanser contains;>Water: H2O>Decyl Glucoside: Gentle Cleansing Agent>Glycerin: Humectant>Glycol Distearate: Emulsifier>Willow Bark Extract: Gentle Exfoliator>Bamboo Charcoal: Detox + Oil Control>Green Tea Extract: Calming Antioxidant>Eucalyptus Leaf Extract: Antimicrobial>Xanthan Gum: Thickener>Citric Acid: pH Adjuster>Potassium Sorbate + Sodium Benzoate: Full Spectrum Preservative SystemBased Daily Moisturizer contains;>Water: H2O>Glycerin: Humectant>Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Emulsifier>Cetearyl Olivate: Emulsifier>Sorbitan Olivate: Emulsifier>Squalane: Softens + Protects>Rosehip Oil: Rich Antioxidant>Aloe Leaf Juice: Soothing>Chamomile Extract: Calming Antioxidant>Eucalyptus: Leaf Extract Antimicrobial>Ceramide NP: Naturally-derived Ceramides For Skin >Barrier Support>Panthenol: Strengthening>Citric Acid: pH Adjuster>Carrageenan: Hydrating Emulsifier>Sclerotium Gum: Hydrating Thickener>Potassium Sorbate + Sodium Benzoate: Full Spectrum Preservative System
I know keratosis pilaris (goosebumps 24/7) cant be cured but can it be made less visible? I have it on my arms and legs and i use a body lotion containing 10% urea/carbamide and it helps a little but is there more i can do? Should i have a lotion with bigger % urea?
https://www.cosrx.com/collections/all/products/the-6-peptide-skin-booster-serumanyone used this product? seems like a big deal
>koreans are the only ones who have sunscreen that doesn't feel like liquid dogshit on your skin>westoids are so neurotic they obsess about reapplying their disgusting, greasy goop every 2-3 hours every single day nah nigga, ain't gonna be me
>>18526398could be ok, but skeeved out by anything that's has gender marketing.probably better off just using cerave moisturizer and cleanser.>>18526552Keratosis Pilaris- Glytone KP Kit- Amlactin- CeraVe SA Cream- First Aid KP Smoothing Body Lotion
got prescribed tretinoin cream for my hair sack inflammations and im peeling like crazy. when does the peeling stop? i'm applying every other day for 10 days then every day for 10 more weeks. the strength is 0.25
>>18527174after the first month or so. are you moisturizing? with what?
>>18527177dexeryl (french non-comedogenic moisturizer) and la roche posay toleriane
>>18527174>>18527193try cicaplast baume b5 as a night finisher, helps with tret peeling
Has anyone used/know about pic related? I'm almost out of the Olay retinol and i'm thinking about trying something different.
Is there any point in getting a proper skincare routine (moisturizer + cleanser), or is retinol enough if I'm just your average guy.
trash do not use
>>18527156How do I get rid of scars on my sister's nose? I think she pick on it because she has those white pores things.
i'm a pimply teenager (19) with dandruff in my hair. how do i get rid of both these things?
I spend about 1-2 hours in direct sunlight every day, is there really a difference between 2x a day SPF50 and 2x a day SPF99++++?I use tret .1%
Is it a good idea to have 2 moisturizers or should I just use the same one morning and night?
>>18525162>>18526373First, stop using shaving foam, if you are afraid of using shaving soap you can start with good and cheap shaving cream like arkoSecond, stop using cartridges and start learning how to shave with de razor, if you want something it take almost no skill and learning try something that set the shaving angle for you like Yaqi Tile (CNC 316 stainless steel, cheap but has better build than Henson made in China) or Henson al13 (expensive, made my cheap aluminum CNC made in leafland by leafs)
>>18527409No point in treating (retinol) if you are not protecting (sunscreen) in the first place
>>18528418i don't go outside
Reminder that the best skincare is a lifetime of not smiling. I'm 32 and the self-checkout girl did a double take when carding me for beer and said I didn't look it.
I currently wash my face with water in the morning and nothing else. In the evening, I clean my face with some Cerave hydrating cleanser in the shower, wait for my skin to dry, then apply some Cerave night time moisturizer before going to bed.I'm thinking of getting their Resurfacing retinol serum to help with some leftover acne scars but I'm not sure what's the proper way of using it. Do I apply it before or after moisturizer and how many days between application when starting out?
>>18529740apply it for 10 minutes before your moisturizer and make sure it's applied on dry skinstart with 2x/week application and see how it goes, if no peeling/redness then increase to 3x and so on, make it gradualI'd try a moisturizer in the morning too after washing face, or at least a moisturizing sunscreen (aveeno brand is good and dries in 2 minutes with no white cast)
>Treat skin like shit as a teenager and young adult, basically picky as hell. Also had Trichotillomania targeting beard hairs on my face due to tons of unresolved mental issues, cheeks especially affected>Be mid twenties now, getting untreated mental and physical health issues resolved>Notice scarring showing up on my cheeks more and more, also had issues with ingrown beard hairs on my cheeks>Decide to look into itAlright, so I got the number one rule down as no more picking. What else can I do to preserve what skin I have left? I never really went outside so that worked in my favor but I also have terrible sleep so that probably deducts a few points too. I also have Seborrheic dermatitis which mainly affects my scalp but occasionally has outbreaks around my face too. I have that part generally under control, I've also cleaned up large portions of my diet and lost enough weight to get out of obesity too. It's just that I've been a compulsive picker for the longest time and it was only a few months ago that I finally started getting it back under control. What can I do to control the scarring and help preserve my skin? I don't expect any miracles by this point, but is there anything that I can still do now that could help in even a small way?
>>18529976I should add that these look fairly mild, all things considered. They aren't really noticeable unless I bring a mirror up to my face. I mostly see icepick scars, with a few boxcar scars, but it is worrying to see them show up
oil cleanser vs. gentle exfoliating serum/toner for first step against annoyingly resilient closed comedones on forehead? I have dry, sensitive skin
>>18525122I have black eye bags even when I sleep properly and regularly. What other reasons could it be?
>>18527389would not advise. cicaplast baume is occlusive which can increase the strength of actives.https://youtu.be/baKr6ufB3Xs?t=113>>18527696depends on the type of scaring. to get rid of whiteheads you should try a chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid. Try CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser as the cleanser and if that doesn't work try Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant once or twice a week.you need to be careful not to over do it though, because you can strip away your skin barrier and cause irritation and break outs. if you skin starts getting sensitive you should back off and give it time to heal.>>18527700>acnelet the bp wash sit on the skin for a few minutes before rinsing off.for the adapalene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7x95CQaMA4A.M.CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 10%CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30P.M.CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 10%Adapalene 0.1% gelCeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream>dandruffNizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole
>>18527798for SPF, slightly but not by much.you should also check for Protection Grade of UVA (PA) system if availablealso if you're sweating, you should try to get something water resistant SPF 15 blocks 93%SPF 30 blocks 97%SPF 50 blocks 98%SPF 100 blocks 99%PA+= Some UVA protection.PA++=Moderate UVA protection.PA+++= High UVA protection.PA++++= Extremely High UVA protection.>>18527970up to you :) i used different ones depending on the condition of my skini will mention that one of those has salicylic acid which can cause problems if over used.>>18529976>>18530000>icepick scars, with a few boxcar scarsthese types of scars can't really be fixed without cosmetic procedures like subcision, lasers, microneedling. that can be fairly pricey because they're not typically covered by insurance, but consultations usually are. you'd have to ask your dermatologist. adapalene 0.3% is the only topical i know has been proven to reduce scars. you should be able to get it through an online marketplace like amazon or goodrx. you could also just get from a derm.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7x95CQaMA4 in general, you want to be on a retinoid, like adapalene, at your age because it provides a plethora of antiaging benefits. i'd also rec getting on finasteride 1mg a day for hair loss prevention. you want to start before it begins.A.M.beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing FoamCeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30P.M.beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing FoamAdapalene 0.3% gelS. Nature AQUA SQUALANE MOISTURIZING CREAM
>>18530304exfoliating serum or sa cleanser>>18530707https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwyLM5aJ7mEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BouPG19GFOE
>>18530733nta but isn't adapalene just a weaker tret?
repaired my skin barrier and getting ready to reintroduce C and tret, doing tret tonightmade me realize now I've also incorporated standalone hya in my routine and had to think about the order for a bit, so I decided to do hya after tret, and then apply the moisturizer a minute laterI think hya before tret makes little sense, since you need to wait 15-30 min for the tret to do its thing
>>18530884not really. they can't be directly compared because they act differently in the skin.probably safe to say for acne, OTC adapalene 0.1% is weaker than tretinoin 0.1%, but adapalene 0.3% is comparable. this would really be different person to person and vary on issue being targeted.they're very similar, so not apples to oranges, but different. other retinoids may be effective at treating acne scars, but i'm not aware of studies proving it.retinoid comparisonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbeopWc_xLEadapalene/scars studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6002315/
>>18531120i can only speak from experience, but adapalene (even at 0.3%) did absolutely nothing for my skin or acne after ~2 years of use long story short i gave up and went with accutane, which obviously worked as expected since this is my last month, i've been looking into ways to prevent acne and try to fix the scars, and i think i'll start with 0.025 tret
No idea if I bought to much this is for oily/acne skin care routine for morning and night. I bought a couple more things but maybe next time I'll cut down. I got another cleanser the Rochae posay foaming cleanser if the acne one is to harsh. And the cetaphil gentle clear cream cleanser. And a oil cleanser for the sunscreen which I would put in the night routine. I know the retinol is not something you use all the time either.
petition for this thread to include dental care routine as well
How do i fix this? It somewhat clears up after shaving. After a week it returns back to this state
Anyone here use these? How do you like them?
Anyone here do saltwater baths? Looking to self-treat folliculitis on my back and shoulders
>>18532739Tret. >>18533193Imo, I'd suggest to focus on hydration and finding mild skincare that works for you. Rather than using exfoliating product. If you have rather normal skin.>>18533239I used those moisturizers with dead sea salt, and it cured a lot of my body skin problems. >>18530925>I think hya before tret makes little sense, since you need to wait 15-30 min for the tret to do its thingUnless you have a good reason, nightly application on bare and dry skin is preferable. >>18530733>adapalene 0.3% is the only topical i know has been proven to reduce scarsSource, anon? If anything, the online meme right now is tazaratone can fix athropic scars. I sincerely doubt it though. I think a lot of astroturfing is happening on reddit and other forums. Probably by the manufactures so you ask your doctor to prescribe less popular medications like tazarotene, or less popular tret forms (lotion, etc.). Just evil marketing. And before getting procedures, like subcision, TCA cross, laser, etc., I'd suggest you guys to see before and after pictures on reddit, acne.org forums, etc. They are honestly not impressive. Very few posts show noticeable improvements after this expensive procedures. The best looking ones are usually because of temporary swelling or fillers. Feel like a scam pushed by derms like Dr. Lim.
>>18525162Sink strainer? Also plunger.
>>18525119Name 5.
Are there legit ways to fade dark scars back to normal skin?How about stretch marks?
>>18533373Nope. Let it go.
>>18525696really depends on the type of redness and its root cause. sometimes soothing ingredients can help, sometimes azelaic acid, other times hesperidin>>18525702underrated post>>18525747nta but nobody here and is familiar with all the ingredients in the world that is specifically bad for a given person. and then you also have to consider whats available wherever you live. lastly, theory is one thing but trying shit out and seeing the results is the way. skincare is trial and error unfortunately>>18525812id say its mostly sweat and water, but also marketing >just write on the package to reapply a lot and they will buy more of your product, so easy>>18526060>peptidesdepends which ones. look for peptide spreadsheet in the archives, i posted it once but dont have it at hand at the moment. then google clinical trials with them>standalone serums vs. in creams?again depends. i am lazy so i would go for all in one product but sometimes its just not the way. if you have something in particular to treat i would look for serums first>>18526398probably
>>18527051usually comes down to what these peptides do, are they effective, and what concentration are they. seeing no percentage anywhere id pass. i mean, it might work, has lots of good reviews, but i have not seen many miracle products (other than retinoids). also "skin booster" is such a retarded term its beyond me. means nothing>>18527393i havent but seen it recommended every now and then>>18527409depends on your goals. no goals = no skincare needed>>18527417thx>>18527696no idea, post scars>>18527970i have like 4 different ones and use them depending on what my skin feels like>>18529976>What can I do to control the scarring and help preserve my skin?procedures, ask professional for adviceas for skincare, anything that helps with collagen production plus sunscreenfor pores specifically, check out tina tanaka videos on youtube, she has 2 dedicated to this subject
>>18530716>>18530733>>18530739>>18531120good sources thx>>18531159nta but>prevent acne>tretits a good help but remember about all the lifestyle and diet things>>18532326lost count how many cleansers you have but your retinol is pretty cool ingredients wise and can be used daily once your skin adapts>>18532357maybe start a thread and see if there is any traction, this is first time someone mentions this in skincare>>18532739when this happens around hair follicles and shaving is involved its sometimes hard to narrow down whats wrong. retinoids might help but also many things could and it would be better to check this with derm. if you cant afford it maybe start with moisturizer that contains niacinamide (cerave pm for example) and see how it goes. hard to say since you also did not post your routine (if any)>>18533239only for my feet if they get super dry>>18533373>Are there legit ways to fade dark scars back to normal skin?if its fully healed and still dark consider going to a doctor>How about stretch marks?hard to fix them, topically wise there are some things that can help but very little effect. there are also procedures that "" m i g h t "" help but i have not done much research on this
>>18528412I've already thought about starting to use soap or something because my skin is pretty sensitive, but is foam worse for pipes?I guess I should learn how to use DE razors, I just tried a bunch before and could never get it down and I got tired of constantly cutting up my face. skissue I fear>>18533257Would strainers even work if I shave frequently? It feels like with how often I shave the hair is so thin it would go through the strainer anyways
>>18514677Probably all of them. Although the usual suspects are exfoliating acids and niacinamide.
>>18515656>>18516393Boderm has adapalene too now. But honestly, you can probably get a local telehealth doctor for tretinoin prescription. Ask around for this online doctor service. Boderm taz 0.05 has a bunch of exfoliating ingredients like urea and acid iirc. Not a good thing. Better get taz 0.01 or adapalene.
>>18522667I got that when I bought a garbage handwash from DM. I’d recommend using a sensitive body wash when washing your hand. And liberally apply those ceramide repair cream. I used Alfason.
>>18524027Good. Americans should suffer from their choices. Of course what will happen is they will migrate to better countries, get citizenship, and inexplicably vote shit politicians again. Literal plague. Same thing happens when they leave red states for blue states because of economic reasons or abortion laws or something else. They will still vote republicans afterwards. Literal retards.
>>18525678It’s normal. The problem is even if you apply it every other day or less frequently, there’s a decent chance you’ll get irritation in week 2 onwards. It often takes time to show its side effects. I personally would suggest to toughen it out and keep using it nightly. It will resolve by itself in a few weeks/months. Of course there’s the standard more PC advice that reddit likes to give:- take a break until the redness/stinging subsides- don’t apply actives like acids, vitamin C, etc.- focus on hydration and ceramide cream like illiyoon or aestura or atopalm- switch to gel or micro or lotion formulation- switch to lower concentration - switch to adapalene or tazarotene- buffer on moisturizer or hydrating toner or snail mucin- sandwich method, add more moisturizer after the buffered tretinoin- short contact therapy, apply tret for 30 mins to hours, then wash them off- shorten or increase the wait time before applying tretI don’t agree with those advice. Just delaying the inevitable imo. Not even talking about purging. It’s normal to get irritation from tret. It’s temporary usually.
I have itchy bumps on my head that I can't stop scratching. Ive had a haircut and the barber would have told me if I had lice right? My shit is clean and I switched to Selsun Blue for a bit but no change. How do I stop scratching?
How do I get rid of dandruff permanently?
>>18534100Psoriasis and the like? Barbers generally ignored scary stuff on my scalp. Who knows the trigger for your condition. Could be from diet, pollution, fungal, pillow, pillow sheets, hat, detergent, etc.
>>18534145You need to find anti fungal that works for you. Mine is zinc pyrithione, but it was banned a few years ago. The alternatives like the olamines, ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, etc. didn't work for me unfortunately.
>>18534172>zinc pyrithione, but it was banned a few years ago...banned where? It's definitely available here in the US
>>18533479Yeah that's why I was worried I bought to many cleansers so next time I'll just buy 2..... do you alternate through brands or just stay for the ones that work best for your skin?
>>18534173Interesting, a few years ago people were panicking because Head and Shoulders switched from zinc pyrithione even in American version. But I just checked amazon.com, and there's a bunch of of zinc pyrithione shampoos including vanicream (free and clear), cerave, amazon basics, etc.
Is tazarotene 0.1% gel (not cream) only available to Americans with prescription basically? - illegal indian tazarotene only has 0.1% in cream form- greek boderm 0.1% is cream- vietnamese derma forte is not 0.1% tazarotene any more, reportedly it's now only 0.01%- chinese lewei only has 0.05% gelI'm asking because I prefer the gel form of tretinoin and azelaic acid.
>>18534318Same question about adapalene 0.3% gel.
>>18533718interesting. i wonder if adapalene in cosmetic products is banned in my country. if not, it will probably be soon>Boderm taz 0.05also smells really, really bad. 0.1 has none of that smell fortunately>>18533722when my hands are super dry i sometimes use hydrating facial cleanser on my hands (eg when i clean the house and wash hands often)>>18534100hard to say what is it. could be even a mosquito lol. consider going to a doctor>>18534145as other anon said there are like 4 anti fungal ingredients. i went through all of them, dont remember which worked best for me. but another important thing is to not let your scalp become dry which can be done by the anti dandruff shampoos, ironically>>18534222>do you alternate through brands or just stay for the ones that work best for your skin?my favorite cleanser at the moment is LRP Toleriane but i am currently going through a few others from local companies to see if there are any good and cheap alternatives. so basically im still in discovery phase of my local skincare market>>18534318>>18534322you might be interested in this video where at 4:10 various retinoid bases are listed. not sure which or if any of them are tazhttps://youtu.be/KbeopWc_xLE?t=250
What are some budget skincare options for a man in his 30's? I live in Europe if that makes a difference (I notice some brands here that seem to be US based.)I'll go harder at it in the future when I'm better off financially, but for now I want to have a foundation at least.
>>18534648start with moisturizing sunscreen like cerave am. most sunscreens are moisturizing anyway. if you want something cheaper than cerave, you need to go shopping in your area and see whats available for cheaper. or get recs on reddit or fb skincare groups in your area. local brands dont need to import shit overseas which is why their price have higher chance of being lower.next thing would be a facial cleanser. and after that, a retinoid. these 3 products conclude The Basic Routine
has anyone tried the weddell duo shower filter? i was thinking about getting one. hard water is pretty bad where i live.
>>18534318>>18534322legally yes. you can get it through amazon pretty easily. Tretinoin, 0.05 % Gel is another optionalldaychemist.com is the only site i've seen with good reviews online, but i just get a prescription. and again not a legal method. you should also be cautious as it's not regulated like drugs in the us are. assuming you already know, but just in case, you shouldn't jump straight to the highest strength. you should give your skin time to acclimate.
>>18535011I was saying illegally you CANNOT get tazarotene 0.1% IN gel form outside the US. The usual alldaychemist and other alternatives don't sell tazarotene 0.1% IN gel form. >>18534648Depends on how budget you want to go. Local pharmacy brands like Avene, La Roche Posay, Bioderma, Eucerin, etc. are much cheaper than what people outside EU pay. Get them from online pharmacies, they will be cheaper than the local pharmacy/chemist. Drugstores like Germany's DM also have their own skincare line. Simple Skincare brand was recommended a lot. I'm not sure if it's still good after it was acquired by Unilever. Bare minimum you need:- moisturizer: go avene if your skin is sensitive, everything else if not- sunscreen: people online love to recommend la roche posay, I'm kinda meh about it- micellar water: either garnier or bioderma, to help removing the sunscreen, I personally only wash my face at night, not in the morning- cleanser: this is YMMV thing, you need to find one that your skin tolerateNext you may need:- hydrating toners/serums/essence: if your moisturizer is not strong enough, or if thicker ones that are give you acnes or what not. I prefer Asian brands. Like cosrx snail mucin, pyunkang yul essence toner. - actives: as in tretinoin and other retinoic acids, AHA, BHA, azelaic acids and other acids. Think about this later when you know more about skincare. Getting a tretinoin prescription in Europe can be difficult, because the derms are either bribed corrupt asshole or just incompetent. Try online derm consultation if you want one, ask around. Prescription Azelaic acid (Skinoren) is easier to get prescribed if you have acne problems, non-prescription azelaic acid sucks. You can try importing Boderm adapalene or tazarotene, but they can be kinda expensive if we include the shipping cost, depending on your location. You also need a different set for body usually:- body wash- body moisturizer- body sunscreen
>>18535023i know, i'm saying you could either get tazarotene legally or you could get the equivalent strength tretinoin gel via alldaychemist.tret is a retinoid like tazarotene and adapalene. you mentioned both so i didn't know if you had preference over the type of retinoid.
>>18534318>>18535023Zorante 0.1% jel. Supposedly a Turkish brand. There are online stores that sell this illegally. I don’t think it will be easy to find in Turkey, the pharmacy may need to order it first. Nothing for adapalene 0.3% gel.
>>18535023>- body moisturizerDo I uuh apply body moisturizer over the whole body or something?
>>18535023>Budget skincare>Recommend 7 products that you "need"; one of them is micellar waterLol, lmao even
fucked skin barrier again within 3 days of reintroducing tret and C fuck thismy skin literally looks better from only cleansing at night and using nothing but a good moisturizer and spf I already do monthly microneedling which blows tret and c out of the water with collagen and elastin production, I think I'm gonna switch to retinol baked into a moisturizer and call it a day, and C I've found has never done shit for me
>>18535901>fucked skin barrier again I noticed this is the current fad. Blaming everything on skin barrier. It used to be fungal acne. People love to larp as dermatologist even though they were too retarded to enter medical school.
>>18514413Currently trying to dermatology-cure my KP on my arms and general torso without going to a dermatologist.I use FAB KP scrub Wed & Sat followed by CeraVe Moisturizer.On every other day I use CeraVe SA Body Wash followed by an alternation of Amlactin 12% and CeraVe SA Cream then follow either one up with a sealed layer of CeraVe moisturizer after five minutes of letting the first one soak.For face, I use CeraVe foaming facial cleanser (I have oily skin on my face) and use an alternation of salicylic acid and glycolic acid every night followed by Brickell's Anti-Aging Facial Cream.Sunscreen on face or exposed skin as needed. CeraVe for the face/neck, Supergoop for my arms.Works like a charm and my skin has felt silky smooth for months. My KP is gone and I don't need to keep doing the sealing thing, but sometimes I miss days and the extra sealing helps keep my skin moist for over 24 hours.
>>18536210Congrats, anon.
>>18536287thoughts?
>>18536287>>18536288What rash? Am I blind?
worked my way up to using tretinoin daily now (0.25 mg). haven't really had any problems with it, except that my skin tone is sort of uneven now due to redness. are there any good products for this? also, I had to discontinue use of salicylic acid and it's caused uneven texture now, should I be trying to incorporate it back into my skin routine?
How are the garnier spf? I've been using the Joseon one and I really like it, it's like a moisturizer and spf in one, but it gets quite expensive, I want to look into European brands like this one or Nivea
>>18536472The problem is the usual products that can help redness may also cause redness for certain people. Because who the fuck knows why.I’m talking about azelaic acid and niacinamide. A lot of horror stories, including mine, with them giving more redness instead of improving the skin. Other than those, some of the usual recommendations:- more sunscreen and avoiding the sun- panthenol products: LRP cicaplast, atopalm panthenol cream/lotion, soonjung panthenol line- centella products: skin1004, LRP cicaplast- mugwort products- snail mucin: cosrx- sheet masks that say they reduce redness- ceramide moisturizers: illiyoon, aestura, atopalm, zeroid, alfason, ceradan, etc. - minimalist ingredient skincare and routine: avene, vanicream- melano cc for whatever reason seems to help redness, who the fuck knows how- more hydrating toners- taking more breaks with with your tret- vs just keep doing it nightly until it resolves the redness issue itself- vs switching to adapalene- general hygiene improvements: don’t touch your face, change your pillow, wash your pillowcases and towel more often in hot water with sensitive detergent after (oxy) bleach soak to kill everything, vacuum more, air purifier- improve your diet and exercise
I've heard that collagen pills are pretty overpriced but what's the alternative? I'd rather not have to sip on bone marrow every day
>>18536608https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx2paiUItMgnot really worth it if you're on a budget. there are probably other things that will provide more benefit.https://a.co/d/8je6dFT
>>18536608>what's the alternative?Sleep, exercise, vegetables. You know, the usual.
>>18536139you're retarded and actual derms disagree with you and agree with himhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4b-o1J6GrY&t=202s&ab_channel=DrDray
>>18536653Counterpoint, she’s a bitch. But seriously don’t put too much stock in influencers even one with a degree. That bitch keeps giving contradictory advice and pushing sponsored products. Disgusting.
>>18536663she's BWC-starved what do you expect
>>18536476I’ve never used it, but seems popular on online forums. For cheaper stuff (compared to the usual recs), I recommend Dr. Jetske Ultee‘s Suncover.
>>18528760>suck out all the joy and happiness in your life and when you die you will look 8 years younger than you really aregot it thanks
this one goes out to all the shaving experts ITT.I started using a safety razor around November last year. I got a cheap Dorco razor and it came with like 30 blades but i also got some of the japanese feather blades. I alternate between the two trying to notice a difference between them but honestly I can't.I nick myself all the time on my moustache area and sometimes my chin where it curves. Almost a year later I'm still learning. I use cremo shaving cream out of the tube and I shave at the end of a warm shower after scrubbing my face. This has been my routine since March and it's super annoying but I've seen much fewer whiteheads and blackheads. When they do form, they appear right above my jawline and sometimes under the corner of my mouth. used to get a lot on my temple but not anymore, and never on my forehead, nose, or chin. But I'm worried I might be cleansing my face too much. I have oily and dry skin (mixed)morning>BRINGGREEN Bamboo Charcoal Pore Purifying Cleansing Foam>BRINGGREEN Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner>ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream>Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics night>BRINGGREEN Bamboo Charcoal Pore Purifying Cleansing Foam>BRINGGREEN Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner>AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum - 5%>use COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid instead of the dark spot serum 3x a week>finally use Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing GelMy aftershave lotion is Bleu de chanel. I used to use witch-hazel and a Nivea aftershave lotion but a friend gave me the Bleu de chanel. I drink a lot of water (not as much as we're supposed to as humans) but much more than the average person and yes I have some milk maybe 2-3 times a week. I noticed that I'm getting fewer blackheads and I stopped getting whiteheads at all the day after shaving. You all seem pretty knowledgeable so can you please let me know what you think? Oh yeah and I like in South korea so that's why all my products are Korean.
Maybe I'm dumb, but are ears part of the face, or part of the scalp? Do I wash them with cleanser and use moisturizer every time I do it for the face? Or do I wash them with shampoo when I shower my head and don't do anything else?
>>18537095I get acne on my ear lobes and behind the ears. Severe cystic ones. So I include them in my face skincare routine.
>>18537064Are you bragging that shaving improved your skin?
people with dry, sensitive skin should have minimalist routines and focus on intense hydration over stacking activesconvince me I'm wrong
>>18537103no, I'm acknowledging that the products I use helped improve my skin in case anybody wanted to give me recs or suggestions, just extra info for any helpful anons. If anything shaving hurts my skin since it gives me really small whiteheads but they've stopped popping up after I began to use aftershave lotion
>>18537064>>18537172Wouldn’t it be cheaper to see a derm and get a prescription?
>>18537101Do you include the inside of the ear or just outside?Like not deep inside but you know, the inner side. (Antihelix apparently.)
>>18537633Yeah, I include the inside. As in I use sunscreen, cleanser, and moisturizer. Not because of acne, but they tend to get scaly. I assume probably seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis or something similar. It’s just me though.
>>18537636Speaking of seborrheic dermatitis, anyone here managed to cure it? I'm tired of following a religious schedule to wash my head. Makes doing trips or even going to the gym a pain in the ass.
>>18537962>following a religious schedule to wash my headdon't you just do it like every other day? just hopping in the shower and doing real shampoo -> pharmacy shampoo -> conditioner and that's it?
>>18537967I think I have a second condition besides seb derm, but none of the dermatologists ever notice or say anything about it. If I wash too often, I get a different kind of dandruff, much drier flakey, and also irritated and dry scalp. I have to shower every 3 days with the pharmacy shampoo twice. If I do it more often, I get the dry dandruff and irritated scalp, if I go over 3 days, I get the seb derm itchy and greasy scales/dandruff.
>>18537995>but none of the dermatologists ever notice or say anything about itUnfortunately we don't live in a tv show. Expensive derms couldn't give less fucks.
Is there a point in doing lasers compared to microneedling at home? I cant tell if its that big of a difference, or am I just being memed by the skincare mafia
>>18538693>>18538501i just used a dermastamp at home, i can tell this is going to fix my scars after a couple monthsif you have surface acne scars just buy this + a hyaluronic acid serum or something and ur done, totals out to like 40 bucks
>>18538693No one knows. Whether your skin responds, whether the treatments are effective for your issue. No one knows. It’s basically luck. I have seen people ruined their skin with microneedling. I have seem people blamed laser for fat loss and so on.
>>18538693just don't use a roller and do the proper protective pre-needling routinestamp or electric pen is all good
>>18538804>>18538809>>18538824tried dermapen, finally settled for electric. The explanation Ive heard is that co2 laser can hit the proper part of the dermis, which stimulates the collagen production better. Than again, Ive heard it from the lady that tries to sell to me a 700 USD treatment vs me doing it at home, with a total cost of 5 dollars per treatment. I dont have any special needs, just trying to prolong my skin beauty before the inevitable death.
Why do you need to use sunscreen? My mum is 55 years old and she dosn't have any pigmintations, I have the same skin type as her. Of course she has wrinkles and her face is pulled down but you would have it even with a sunscreen. Does it mean that people who live in sunny/hot regions are looking older on average?Also, I am not brown btw I just get a tan easily.
>>18539018Yeah, and she never used sunscreen
why do these skincare youtuber women slather on so much fucking goop that their face is shiny and greasy all the time?nobody actually wants this look, right?
>>18539058You see what you want to see.
>>18537967What real + pharmacy shampoo do you use?
how do I get rid of huge scars. Is there anything new aside from the usual skincare regiment?
>>18539281Ask a derm. You'll never get 100% recovery btw.
>>18539233so the "real" shampoo is pantene from the grocery store, and the pharmacy shampoo is a local brand ketoconazole shampoo with an unreasonably strong smell of pine. conditioner is from pantene too idk if im doing it wrong though
Thinking about using shampoo again after over 15 years of NoPoo, maybe even conditioner. Obviously the first time I do it, it's going to severely dry out my hair and make it look like shit because my hair won't be used to it, meaning it won't be a fair representation of how my hair would look and the effects with normal, regular usage. So the question is, how long, how many showers and washing my hair with the shampoo until my hair gets appropriately acclimated again and I get an honest look at how it's going to effect my hair? Maybe if I do it everyday for a week?
>>18539504>Thinking about using shampoo again after over 15 years of NoPooAs someone trying to pull off nopoo, can I ask why?
>>18539506The daily medicine I started taking a year ago has all manner of side effects on my body (and mind), one of which is apparently causing my hair to look like shit on the first day (or even two) after a thorough washing, even with just water, and that just isn't tenable anymore. So I suppose I'm hoping shampoo and/or conditioner will cause my hair to loosen up again and look nice immediately after showering.
>>18539506>>18539515For the record, my hair still looks great after that first day or two of awful rigidity once the oils begin to kick in, so medicine aside, I love NoPoo, but yeah, it's too much a pain in the ass at the moment and I'm hoping shampoo will help. Maybe it won't so I end up going back to NoPoo anyway, at which point I'll probably resort to cutting my hair short and keeping it that way (currently my hair style involves my hair on top being 3-4 inches).
>>18520707I personally use The Ordinary's Vitamin C powder and Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%.I think they sell the Ferulic Acid separately to get around that patent.
How long does it take tretinoin to show improvement regarding wrinkles? I have been using 0.05% tretinoin for 7 weeks and I'm not seeing improvement
what do anons think of methylene blue and GHK-Cu
>>18540050No one knows. It's an individual thing. It may take weeks. It may take months. It may take a year. It may not work for you.>>18540139I'd assume it's mostly paid influencers and astroturfing.
>>18540205really? i figured methylene blue was kind of bullshit but i thought GHK-Cu had some research behind it or something
Is it possible to fix dark eye circles caused by hyperpigmentation?
what's a good, cheap balls electric shaver?
>>18540489Why are you so convinced it’s caused by hyperpigmentation?
Derm reviews viral Japanese skincare products | Dr. Jenny Liu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBmyLMABNd4
>>18540726am dumbStop Wasting Money on the Wrong Vitamin C—A DERM Explains What Matters | Dr. Jenny Liu
>>18540726>>18540727I just skimmed the Japanese video one. And what a lazy bitch. Looks like she uses AI or lazy third-worlders, probably both, to make bookmarks and write video descriptions. Literally doesn’t match the video.
>>18540867Like she reviewed many products, but the video chapter bookmarks only list a few of them. Same as the list on the description. I guarantee the script was AI-written too. “Chatgpt, what are the most popular Japanese skincare products?”Lazy bitch.
do not buy 0/10extremely aggressive/caustic, will fuck up your skin, I do tret 0.1% daily with no issues yet this shit makes me peel constantly
>>18540693>Why are you so convinced it’s caused by hyperpigmentation?Because I've had them since my teens and my mother also has them. I consistently sleep 7 hours and eat well (meat, eggs, multivits), so my circles are probably genetic.
>>18540912Did you buy a fake? Or from a third-world country who doesn’t know how to store skincare products?>>18540915That doesn’t make any sense.
>>18540912me and my sister use the moisturizing version of this and haven't had any issues with peeling and i have very sensitive skin
>>18540955I assume his skin is very sensitive because of 0.1% tret. So some mild products will even trigger rashes and whatnot.
>>18540938from a reputable parapharmacy shop, it's probably from the alcohol in itit wasn't my entire face peeling but just the most sensitive spots (nasolabial folds and cheekbone), but I also compulsively pick at sebum deposits in those areas so they're already fuckedI really gotta stop that, but I've had no actual issues until I switched sunscreens
>>18541038also I spend about 2 hours (or more) a day in direct sunlight so there's that too
>>18540726vit C is a meme productdoes nothing
I had acne as a teen and my face is slightly fucked up from it. Will a routine with exfoliant, toner, serum and moisturizer work for me?
alright, took the plunge and used shampoo (whatever my roommates had in the shower) on my hair for the first time in ~16 years (there may have been a couple times in there after swimming in a public pool), hopefully it doesn't fug up my hair because I WILL wear a hat everyday I go out for the next two weeks if I have to
>>18536288if shes hopeless and has no more leads to investigate it further, one last thing to try would be perhaps oral antioxidants (like astaxanthin) but im no expert. if its external, maybe its something environmental (at home or at work, like bad quality water). but then again, she pointed out it is allergy reaction so idk>>18536472>tretinoin daily>rednesscommon side effect>are there any good products for this? if you dont want to use tret less often then centella/aloe or any product with "soothing" on the package might work>>18536653my laziness always kept me at minimal routine. but then you get routines like >>18514466 and i always wonder if all of these things are actually effective>>18537152why not experiment until you find routine that simply works instead of generalizing; skincare is personal. if someone has dry sensitive skin they still might tolerate larger molecular AHAs which can fix something they want fixed
>>18539018>Why do you need to use sunscreen?skin cancer is real. also i was prescribed retinoids>>18539058>nobody actually wants this look, right?many people desire this glowish look due to korean skincare trends. her being content creator, she needs to adapt to the trends. but personally im not the fan either>>18539281maybe procedures, talk to a professional>>18540050anywhere between 8 weeks and 2 years>>18540139>methylene blueonly found studies related to malaria, neuroprotection and covid>GHK-Cuunderrated but i am yet to try ithttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6073405/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8789089/
>>18540489maybe, give it a go and you will find out>>18540551i used philips/braun trimmers, they are okay>>18541091i had same opinion so i tried a few bottles myself to give it a go.i found its effects so subtle that they verge on being attributed to other products in ones routine. some of the vit c serums are so expensive that they are just not worth it. formulation/efficacy is the most important for vit c and i think many products available on the market are just not working.anyway, i empty a bottle or two yearly for summer season so i am less oily and it gives additional uv protection apparently. also makes my summer breakouts a little less severe.lastly, i was surprised with how my skin texture became more even out of sudden last year when i finished first bottle (after 2-3 months). but maybe i was using more retinoids during that time. guess we will never know>>18541150are you looking to fix pigmentation, atrophic scars or something else? regardless, pretty sure you can already drop the toner from your listcame back from vacation. my skin is fucked due to excessive fast food intake. yesterdays 30% glycolic peel helped my face a lot tho and i looked much better this morning
How do you fix chappy lips? I drink a decent amount of water and milk but my lips are dry all year round.
>>18541483Have you tried the online meme recommendations?Dermal Therapy, Pawpaw, Vaseline, Aquaphor, Bepanthen. Stuff like that.
>>18541483stop licking them
>>18541565No, I guess I'll try some Vaseline and see how it goes.
I need a good korean sunscreen with excellent moisturizing properties and soothes sensitive skin while not making your eyes watery from stinging I'm not autistic about sunscreen so even if it's 30 spf if I'm just at home all day or just going out for 5-10 minutes it's enough to just apply once/day
>>18541816Why Korean? Have you never read about Korean sunscreen scandal?
i read the label on my sunscreen and it said "reapply every 2 hours". i asked chatgpt about it and it told me to reapply every 2-3 hours. but holy shit man fuck that im not carrying a bottle of sunscreen on me wtf i thought once a day in the morning was enough? also is there a point in cleansing twice a day as opposed to once before bed?
>>18541845Why not ask chatgpt again?
>>18541847if im gonna be misinformed it better be a human being
>>18541845yah generally that's right, it probably also depends on the photo-stability of the ingredientsremember that you're still supposed to stay out of the sun, wear clothes that protect you, etc when you wear sunscreen
My tomoko eyes are truly cursed, dark circles, visible blood vessels under the skin, and I'm pretty sure wrinkles too, all 3 layers move independently when I yank them around.I'll post a video later pulling on my eyes to show what I mean.
dammit i think I got sunburned on my scalp... was doing so well all summer
I have an ingrown hair right above my adams apple, what's the best way to get rid of it? I've waited for it to push out on its own but now I just have a bump there
>>18542262The best way is to see a derm.
since anons probably take good precautions to stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen a lot, do they take vitamin d supplements?im not sure what kind to take since sometimes i don't even get any direct sun
>>18542355Yes.
>>18541833no I haven'tI've tried a bunch of western "dermatologist recommended" brands so far and nothing I've used I really liketried cerave 30 spf, cetaphil, neutrogena dry-sheer 60 spf, aveeno 50 spf moisturizer... all not so great one way or another
>>18541483Avoid salty foods. Fries is what fuck up mines. When applying moisturizers during your normal routine, include lips. Optionally you can use vaseline
>>18541816>>18542533Make a list of filters in those sunscreens and ask chatgpt which ones have potential to irritate eyes.For me it was Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) which is present in many sunscreens. Not sure if it is in the ones you tested, though for you it might be something else.I am currently using a sunscreen from domestic market not really available abroad which contains >Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S)and is bretty gudI also had Some By Mi Truecica Aqua Calming Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ in their old package and seemed fine iircI also have this on my list to try since it was shilled somewhere by my fav youtube derms iUNIK - Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
>>18542533Try European brands. La Roche Posay, Bioderma, Avene. Anessa Perfect Milk is basically the best sunscreen ever. But it’s Japanese. And there are a lot of fakes. If you insist in Korean. Skin1004 and Round lab seem to astroturf reddit a lot. I generally like Cosrx and Pyunkang Yul products for sensitive skin, I’d assume their sunscreens would be ok too.
alright, now what's the cheapest moisturizer i can get with the simplest ingredients (ideally no fatty alcohols like cetearyl acid) that's either a gel or a gel cream that's suitable for sensitive skin. I swear to god every single moisturizer breaks me out. Right now, I am using the purito oat gel cream, and it works like a dream, but I am wondering if there is something cheaper out there.
>>18542647Do you have any specific recommendations for European sunscreens? Where do you buy them? I did research on vendors, and I found this place called caretobeauty. How rough are the tariffs when it comes to importing European sunscreens?
>>18524027Why would you buy it anyway? I know that sperging out over expensive bullshit is popular, but it's pointless. No such thing as "luxury" Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, or "luxury" Niacinamide. No difference between the Zinc Oxide used in a $50 sunscreen and a $5 sunscreen. Same with makeup; all "luxury" brands use the same ingredients as "cheap" brands, made by the same 2 dozen or so ingredient manufacturers worldwide. Now, there's a difference between Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate, for example, but once two products get on the same page and use the same ingredient, only percentage used can make the difference. If two products both use the same ingredient at the same percentage, then one isn't "better" because they charged you $89 for it. Also, sunscreen ratings are determined by the actual amount (by weight) of active ingredients deposited on the skin. Sunscreen sticks are notorious for not applying enough. Some tests have shown you need to apply as many as THREE LAYERS of sunscreen stick just to get the protection advertised. Your cute "matte herbal gentle bing bing cotton skin mochi" sunstick is going to look a hell of a lot worse when there's a 1/8" layer of it caked onto your face. So why pay a premium for it?
>>18542692No such thing. I would suggest you to see a derm to get a prescription tret or azelaic acid, or even accutane. Your skin reacting to most moisturizers like that is not normal, anon.
>>18542723Is this an AI LLM bot? The response doesn't make sense. >>18524027 doesn't even say Korean sunscreens are better, just he likes a specific one.
>>18542729I already did see a derm and am on 0.025% tret. Every other kind of product does not give me issues, such as serums, cleansers, and others - it's mainly cream based moisturizers or heavier moisturizers. Gel moisturizers with a very light and specific ingredient issues do not give me issues.
>>18542734light and specific ingredient issues*light and specific list of ingredients
>>18542733Not everything you don't like is AI. It was both a response to him specifically - whining about overpriced nonsense that he no doubt isn't using correctly anyway - and to a big chunk of this whole thread. "OMG you guys, check out my $90 retinol serum! Check out my $50 cleanser!" There is zero reason for it. Spend 30 more minutes researching the active ingredients and the percentages used, and I guarantee you can find a much cheaper duplicate of almost any product on here. I know most of the participants here are men, but they're falling into the same trap as women: paying ridiculous sums of money just for the names on the labels.
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