/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Advice from someone whose done tonnes of research

>STOP FALLING FOR EVERY MARKETING TACTIC AIMED AT YOUR AGE GROUP

>READREADREAD

No beauty product will correct serious skin problems (such as deep scarring, very uneven texture etc etc) as well as cosmetic procedures.


My routine goes something like:

Morning:
>gel moisturizer or non-silicone based primer
(face is primed and ready at this point)
>sunscreen containing gentle and effective broad-spectrum protection
>makeup (face stuff is enforced with protection against SPF/UVA rays)
(antioxidants are more effective when applied topically so if you don't mind the expenditure/extra step try a serum)

Night:
>fragrance free, gentle face wash
>thicker cream if i feel like it (helps ward off flakes)


That's it. A balanced diet has helped my skin way more than any beauty routine, no matter how thorough. Genes play a big part too, so don't expect to have clear skin like the models who advertise the shit because there's no gurantee that your skin will even respond to the stuff (assuming it's formulation is top notch), 'k?

this is a treatment that did wonders for my dry, flaky winter skin:

Mayonnaise-Baby Oil Dry Skin Treatment
Makes 1 application

2 tablespoons real mayonnaise
1 teaspoon baby oil

> Combine both ingredients.
> Smooth onto face, neck, rough elbows and knees or anywhere else you feel might benefit from it.
> Leave for 20 minutes.
> Rinse off thoroughly with tepid water.

It's the best foundation prep I've ever done. (If you don't mind your face smelling like mayo for a while)

I have a question though: I have a lot of scarring on my face. I've tried a chemical peel on my hand once, and while dead skin did come off easily, it stung and my skin was raw afterwards. I'd rather not do that to my face so what would be an alternative that delivers similar results?

I've heard jojoba oil is a good facial scrub, would that help with scarring?