/fa/ - Fashion

So, since Cetaphil has Parabens now what do I get as an alternative?

Can someone recommend me a really good sunscreen that moisturizes and doesn't leave that awful white residue on your face an hour after application? I am in earnest need of something good

^ Neutrogena my friend. Absoloutely amazing.

Also, bump, and what skin products do y'all use?

>>10549367
Some Neutrogena cleanser I got in Korea.
Proraso shave cream.
Paula's Choice 2% Liquid BHA.
Cetaphil moisturizing lotion ("All skin types", not for face or something).

>>10549189
You could try expensive brands (Avène, La Roche Posay) or go for natural/hippie brands (Weleda).

>>10549211
Avène réflexe SPF 50+ or anything by Shisheido.

>>10549505
>>10549505
>>10549505
>Avène réflexe SPF 50+ or anything by Shisheido
Is this from your personal experience? If so, how is it and is there in fact no residue precipitation?

>tfw people finally compliment you cutis

that salycilic acid soap does wonders but it leaves my skin too oily IMO, its not actually oily its like if it were wet, what can i dot o get a dryer skin? not fucked uo dry, just prefectly dry-smooth

Rate my routine:

MORNING
>Begin shower.
>Wash body.
>Use exfoliant on face, neck, shoulders, and back (once every other day).
>Use cleanser on face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>End shower.
>Apply astringent to face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>Apply gentle moisturizer to face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>Apply body lotion everywhere else.
>Apply SPF 50 broad-spectrum sunblock to whole body.

NIGHT
>Use cleanser of face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>Apply astringent to face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>Apply a retinoid to face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>Apply gentle moisturizer to face, neck, shoulders, and back.
>Apply body lotion everywhere else.
>Apply SPF 50 broad-spectrum sunblock to whole body.

My whole diet consists of chicken breast, oats, almonds, carrots, cabbage, and water. I follow a very regular exercise routine and do 30 minutes of cardio every other day.

>>10549852
Forgot to mention I only apply the retinoid every other day.

>>10549852
I sincerely hope you identify as female.

>>10550033
Nope I'm male.

Nice triple dubs.

what do you guys recommend to help with blackheads? i have very few red/inflamed whitehead pimples, but i have blackheads all around my jawline. they're not very noticeable unless i look up close in the mirror but i'd still like to get rid of them

bump

What product is best against acne if it's not too bad to be on accutane level?

>>10550635
depends on the type of acne. my dermatologist prescribed me duac once so that's what i'm using

>>10549852
Can you post pics of your face? I'd like to see what all this effort does. Also, what's your exercise routine and how much does all that stuff cost.

>>10550056
I'm the same except they're on my nose, and chin and jawline and cheeks and forehead and ears and fuck i want die.

>>10550673
Should probably get an appointment

Thoughts on hydroquinone for PIH?

What to do against skin that is both oily and shedding, and has black heads ? Just on my nose tbh, the rest of my face is clean.

>>10549189
Only the Cetaphil cleansers appears to have parabens in them (and not the moisturizers).

But no need to worry. Cerave (also with parabens) and Cetaphil products are among the most recommended products by dermatologists.

This issue has been brought up the past:

>The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) reviewed the safety of methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben in 1984 and concluded they were safe for use in cosmetic products at levels up to 25%. Typically parabens are used at levels ranging from 0.01 to 0.3%.

The above was re-evaluated in 2005 and left unchanged.

>FDA believes that at the present time there is no reason for consumers to be concerned about the use of cosmetics containing parabens.

http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductsIngredients/Ingredients/ucm128042.htm

---
To learn why you should never dismiss any product just because it contains a potentially harmful ingredient, see:

>>/fa/thread/S10094928#p10110367

Are a series of glycolic peels from an aesthetician a good way to remove non-pitted hyperpigmentation and generally improve skin health?

>bumping because you're all lazy retards

Anyone have experience with 100% Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment?

>>10552047
My roommates use tea tree oil (not 100%), they seem to be alright. Sometimes I might steal a little but I don't use it often enough to know any better. It does get the occasional praise from reddit.

>bumping from page 8

Help me

>>10552937
>wants help
>posts LITERALLY ZERO information that can be used to provide help

>>10552942
as in 'help me bump', you dolt

>>10549852
You forgot to mention your morning stomach crunches. You can probably do a thousand now.

>>10552966
I actually do a stretching routine in the morning and night. I do a calisthenics routine every other day with cardio.

My whole routine is located inside of a PDF, which I reference from time to time.

>>10552966

>read sticky links about skincare
>buy DE shaving set, some new cleanser and toner
>wiki: "If you stink, you've failed"
>start brushing+flossing more like a good boy
>shitty walmart floss gets caught in teeth
>fight with it for an hour
>realize I've got bretty big cavity back there
thanks skincare general. i guess my skin is better now tho :-)

>>10552966
Kek

bump

>>10555241
I love you for this

>>10552997
Can I see this PDF?

>>10555774
PDF: anonfiles com /file /1bcc5869fea338eb2f46dd98ee5ee932

Images that are referenced in the PDF: imgur com /a /2WLUo

I reworked this routine from my previous routine. I've been using this routine for about ten days now.

>>10555863
This is so fucking autistic holy shit

what's the best way to get rid of shiny ears?

>>10556215
BEST way? Shave your head and wash your ears.
Practical? Haircut, maybe? Is your hair long around your ears?
Wash them more? Try apple cider vinegar on your hair/scalp instead of shampoo and conditioner.
Don't know, man, you gotta take a look at your own life and consider possible causes.

Anyone know what this is and how i can get ride of it? Ive had no luck

>Inb4 herpes

>>10556240
yeah that's tru
I'm growing my hair out long and never use shampoo (possibly once a month or something) so I'd say that plays a big part in it.
it's just something that erks me, they're not disgustingly shiny but it's noticeable to me

I have one of the worst cases Ive seen so far of blackheads/big pores on my nose.

Is there anything i can do to permanently reduce the size of the pores and get rid of the bhs?
I can of course squeeze the blackheads but they will just "regenerate" after a few days.

>>10555863
holy fuck

I thought I was autistic, but this is B E Y O N D

I was going to list all the strange shit in the document but I don't know where to begin

what a clusterfuck

>>10556215
van gogh them

>>10556500
that's the only solution

>>10556004
>>10556467
I'm sorry :(

What could I do to fix myself?

>>10555863
my fucking sides. You go Marcus Halberstram,

Yea yea I know my skin is shit and nose is horrible etc.

What are these bumps on my nose? I have like 5 of those. They are like transparent bubbles but with a little dark spot in the middle (the pore i guess?)

they dont get away with anything? or are they moles or what?

please help

Help me guys ive tried everything

>>10557509
clogged pores?

>>10557559
What's "everything"? BP, BHA, changing your diet, changing pillow case regularly?

If so, go see a dermatologist.

>>10557569
I've done everything you said, even gone to a derm, they gave me medicine to take but it didnt help. Im gonna go back soon and see what else they can do

>>10557572
That sucks fam. My acne was very similar to yours and around the exact same area. Here's the exact routine that has been clearing my face very well in case you're interested.

AM
-rinse with water
-acne.org 2.5% BP
-Sebamed clear face care gel (it has no oils and isn't greasy like creams)
-Biore Aqua Rich gel 50+ sunscreen

PM
- Cerave foaming cleanser
- Paula's Choice 2% BHA
-acne.org 2.5% BP
-Sebamed again or if my skin is too dry, I'll use some regular Cerave cream but as little as possible.

I also eat as little dairy as possible.

Hope you find something that works for you.

How the hell do i get cerave foaming cleanser from Australia? Amazon is being shit and the only option they have is to buy a 3 pack.

>>10557588
Different poster but not loosing my acne either...
I already took these pills that have all this side effects etc. (Idk how they are called).
It almost cleared my face, but my skin is still shitty.

My chest and back still are full of acne.
I already went to a very good dermatologist and I may be doing another smaller therapy with these pills to get the rest away.

But ofc i dont wanna take more than is necessary because I am afraid that this time maybe i will have more side effects than just dry lips and skin. I am especially scared that it may affect my hair.

I havent tried other things so I will change my diet. I am vegeterian and I dont drink shitty soft drinks or fast food, I drink water and tea, I eat whole grains etc.
But I eat a lot of dairy and since it is very unhealthy, especially for the skin, I wanna go vegan.
There are a lot of vegans that report of losing acne after going vegan.

What do you guys think? Anyone has some experience here?

>>10556788
- the exact times are hopefully just approximations. I hope that you're in fact flexible, and much faster than the schedule allows. the schedule in the doc seems to only apply to a NEET with all the time in the world, who also lives alone.

- the bodyweight fitness stuff seems good though.

- I see no reason for you to use an astringent on the face. It works by drying your skin out. Seems a bit counter-intuitive when looking at the rest of your routine.

- you do not need whole-body 50 SPF sun protection unless you're going to the beach. you only need to apply that on the face. You also don't need to apply any SPF at all in the evenings.

- don't use a mouthwash with alcohol (if that's what you're using).

as for the diet, the proportions just seems completely unrealistic. you need more variation in the diet. the calcium supplement seems quite arbitrary. what if there's some mineral/vitamin that you require more? a proper diet shouldn't require multivitamin supplementation.

required water consumption is highly dependent on weather, activity levels, salt consumption, body weight - et c.

also, sorry for being EDGY
having a morning/evening routine at all is great.
it's more than most people have.

>>10556259
Doesn't look like herpes. It also looks too inflamed to be a wart. We can't be that accurate about this online, though. What happens if you poke it with a needle?

>>10557509
Prick one of them with a sharp needle (see the "Popping pimples" guide to do it safely) and then report back here. You should be able to destroy the bubble, and extract the dark spot. It should then heal without recurring. Try it in only one spot before doing it again.

>>10556463
What helps most people is repeated daily applications of salicylic acid, coupled with some good cleanser. Consider some other AHA/BHA if that doesn't work out as well.

>>10557559
You need professional help. Did you try Accutane in the past?

how to fix this finger /fa/?

please help me ;_;

>>10557959
we can't help you to stop chewing on your finger

>>10557969
i am not chewing on my finger - i was picking skin some time ago but it isn't regenerating in any way

>

>>10557989
use a nail file to smooth the area.
then apply a moisturizer several times daily.
never let the area dry out.
you could apply some protective tape/plaster if you want, too.

this will return things to normal.

My acne has gotten much better, I now rarely have new acne/whiteheads.

The problem I'm facing now is the texture and PIH.

I'm using sunscreen, aztec secret, moisturizer and BP.

I think I should stop using BP and try some acids/retinoids shouldn't I?

Anyone know if the cotton+aspirin method actually works? Any tips on it? I might try it.

Pic related is me btw, very bright light, normally doesn't look like that but now you can see in detail(even though you might not want to >:) )

How do I reduce puffiness? It lasts from when I wake up until mid day probably

testing for a filter on this board desu senpai

>>10558491
desu senpai im so mad

>>10558491
also it doesn't apply to /b/,

see >>>/b/649415189

>>10558492
fuck those spooky scary skeleton keks desu senpai

>>10558496
top kek desu senpai

Different poster but not loosing my acne either...
I already took these pills that have all this side effects etc. (Idk how they are called).
It almost cleared my face, but my skin is still shitty.

My chest and back still are full of acne.
I already went to a very good dermatologist and I may be doing another smaller therapy with these pills to get the rest away.

But ofc i dont wanna take more than is necessary because I am afraid that this time maybe i will have more side effects than just dry lips and skin. I am especially scared that it may affect my hair.

I havent tried other things so I will change my diet. I am vegeterian and I dont drink shitty soft drinks or fast food, I drink water and tea, I eat whole grains etc.
But I eat a lot of dairy and since it is very unhealthy, especially for the skin, I wanna go vegan.
There are a lot of vegans that report of losing acne after going vegan.

What do you guys think? Anyone has some experience here?

>>10558491
>>10558492
>>10558496
>>10558505
NIGGERS BTFO THANK U BASED HIROKI

>>10558880
why did you repost this:
>>10557731

?

if you want a reply, then that's not the way to go about that

>>10557559
ACCUTANE senpai

>>10559232
desu senpai

bump

tell me, why doesn't /fa/ wear the cleaning mask?

>>10557959
>>10558415
hey...

you're welcome for the advice, cunt

Who seborrheic dermatitis here?

>>10560534
you

Is my skin passable? I've been thinking of networking into some higher class social circles and my /fa/ needs a tune up

Thank you for your assistance in this matter

Do you guys moisturize your dick and balls? I haven't, I don't know if I should be though.

>>10560287
>cleaning mask

>>10549852

I hope you activate your almonds, breh.

>>10561356

In Soviet Russia, my dick and balls moisturize you.

Jeju Cleansing Foam
Wonder Pore Toner
Emu Oil Moisturizer

Skin's pretty clear now

Has anyone used Alpha Hydrox Souffle?

I use it every 2 or 3 days - when I do it's after a cleanser and followed by a moisturizer. Am I doing it right? Or should I use it more often or in a different order?

what DE razor should i buy as a first safety razor? thinking about Muhle r89

>>10555863
>latex

audible keks

>>10561962
It's LaTeX you autistic fuck.

So I'm in the market for a new exfoliater and moisturizer.

I have combination skin, my cheeks and the inner creases of my nose get extremely dry while my forehead/t-zone gets fairly oily.

I very rarely get pimples but I do have quite a lot of blackheads on my nose, cheeks and chin. But particularly on my nose.

Salicylic acid appears to do nothing for me but I'm currently using the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser and St. Ive's Apricot Scrub. They've been okay but I need a toner, exfoliator and moisturizer. I was just wondering what your suggestions were.

I've heard Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid exfoliator is GOAT but I'd like to know some opinions before I spend $30 on a 4oz. bottle.

>>10562312
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid exfoliator is salicylic acid. you're better off with stridex.

it generally takes a couple of weeks for people to notice results from salicylic acid.

Right now I am just using jojoba oil to moisturize. Is there any problem with that?

>>10562312

I really felt like I wasted my money on Paula's choice products. They're not bad, but they're identical to products half their price.

I don't know for sure, but I feel that they're only recommended so highly because of shilling.

I used this AHA and it works fine with the Cerave SA moisturizer.

http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-AHA-Enhanced-Lotion/dp/B000052YM7/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1446418136&sr=1-1&keywords=aha

>>10562340
I hate using cleansing pads, but I will try.

I guess I just like the action of actively washing the cleanser off.

But anyways, I'll keep giving salicylic acid a chance.

>>10562395
how often do you use it?
I use it 2-3 times a day

best sunblock under £10 lads?

>>10562476
its a bit more expensive but elta MD uv clear is pretty nice. it doesn't leave that nasty feel on your face and has no odor.

>>10562494
pretty pricy at £27 but ill see if I can afford it.
cheers m8.

gonna try accutane. Its and desu only one side of my face is bad. my forehead and other cheek are pretty clear. but whaveter. im gonna finally try to end this after having acne for like 8 years. im 21 now

>>10561833
I went with a Maggard MR-18. Been using it for about a week. It's nice. I much prefer it over cartridges, but the most enjoyable part is using the shave soap and brush. The brush smells so nice. :-)

If you don't want to buy from Maggard, Parker 24C and 26C are oft-recommended on reddit, as are Merkur's.

>>10562312
I just bought the Paula's Choice 2% Liquid BHA last week ($27.50). I haven't had a blemish since I started using it (having also begun DE shaving), but if salicylic acid isn't your thing, YMMV.

I'm fairly new in all the skincare stuff, so I don't know if this is a stupid question.

What do you guys think of the Bodyshop and their products?

I use Neutrogena Naturals range and it's been great for my skin so far, the mosisturizer smells like heaven. I used to use Cetaphil moisturiser but it feels greasy and smells weird.

Use cocoa butter for my body

>>10548829

Not fapping and not eating food with a ton of sugar reduced my acne quite a bit desu.

I stopped using phisohex and started using salycylic acid about 2 weeks ago. My acne has been a lot worse should I go back to using phisohex?

sthlm plz notice me

Do cold showers help the skin?

is Lush any good?

>>10564361

Extreme cold showers? No you're just damaging tiny capillaries on your face. Washing your face with coldish-lukewarm water can close pores but I won't stand under cold water for long.

I've seen posts around saying they are good for depression and skin but I don't trust it.

>>10564430
Why would capillaries get hurt from cold water?

How can pores close from cold water if there are no sphincter muscles around them?

just copped some benzoyl peroxide

what to expect niggas

>>10563954
their products smell good. their body moisturizers work fine. tea tree + vitamin c seems to be good products. beyond that, from a skincare perspective, they're quite meh. you can get a comedone extractor from them though. great item to have.

>>10564289
you didn't need to stop using the cleanser. the salicylic acid is not a substitute for a cleanser - it's a complement. if you've found something that works for you, then you should go with it.

try them both.
cleanser first, then salicylic acid.

>>10565428
dry skin. peeling. sun sensitivity.
mainly during the first 2 weeks (unless the % is way too strong).

what concentration did you go for?
you should aim for the lowest %.

>>10565473
>what concentration did you go for?
2.5%, is that safe if you haven't used it before?

>>10565473
>you didn't need to stop using the cleanser. the salicylic acid is not a substitute for a cleanser
I still use cetaphil with the salicylic acid, Phisohex corrects the skins pH so I thought it would nullify the effect of the acid

>>10565482
>safe

yeah. it's the most common low concentration that gives you the benefits you need, while getting the least of the side-effects. so yes, you should be good. just remember to protect yourself from sun + moisturize.

>>10565758
from what I can read online, Phisohex appears to have a pH of 5. that's still mildly acidic, and shouldn't interfere with (cancel out) the salicylic acid.

salicylic acid has several benefits to the skin (like exfoliation and anti-inflammatory effects), other than just lowering the pH of it (helping skin barrier function + makes it harder for acne bacteria to grow).

>>10565772
sorry for so many questions, but do you recommend I use the Cetaphil, Phisohex and Acid twice a day? It just seemed like overkill to me

>>10565777
nice trips

I'm not sure if you're referring to any of the cleansers by Cetaphil, or any of the lotions for the face. Of course you shouldn't need to use multiple cleansers.

But generally, a cleansers + a toner (such as the salicylic acid) + a moisturizer is a good combination.

How often you're going to use all of the stuff depends on your needs. If you've got issues with acne, then you should use the cleanser and the toner more often.

If you've got issues with dry skin, then you should not use the cleanser as much - but try to use the moisturizer more often.

Cleanser: 1-2 times daily.
Toner (salicylic acid): 1-3 times daily
Moisturizer: 1-2 times daily

Your skin will generally tell you what you need to do.

>>10565803
You da man sthlm <3

Any1 has experience with pic related?

I can't find reliable reviews, only stupid blogs praising it.

what a good sterilization alcohol for blemish tools? also whats a good exfoliating pad? i'm looking at the St. Ives scrub free Exfoliating Pads.

I don't know what to do people.

I have generally pretty oily skin and scalp.
Especially my t-zone, forehead and the creases. However in these areas my skin has started "scaling" off. As if I've gotten sunburned.

>>10566750
Sounds quite fishy imho ťbh fąm

>>10548829
>Skin tone and diet: http://hastebin.com/raw/ehesotajaf
>+4-7 portions is what's recommended based on the 1st-2nd studies.
What is meant by +4-7 portions?
>The hue change should take weeks, and will disappear in months.
Any pics of this sort of thing?

I've got normal to slightly oily skin. I've never had a serious problem with breakouts, but here's my trick I've been using for years to get rid of zits as they pop up:

Before bed, just rub on a spritz of aftershave or cologne on the problem area. Throughout the day is fine too, but the biggest difference is right before bed.

That's it. Two nights in a row and there's no evidence whatsoever that my skin has ever seen a blemish.

Any downsides to using my own jizz as lotion?

>>10568377
yea you're using jizz as lotion

>>10568356
Sounds like it's the alcohol. Dries out the skin. Probably won't work for most people.

>>10548829
I use coco butter
Get compliments on my skin at least once a week

>>10568579
Then you smell like a nigger.

>>10568381
kek

So I've started using retin A and its a goddamn miracle. My face looks so angelic right now.

Is there any other scientificly proven shit out there that will have a similar effect? I am just using a mosturiser, retin -a and suncream atm. I heard vitamin C might be good? I wanna just put together a 'stack' of stuff that'll keep me looking young as I looked like shit for the past year as I've aged, and retin-a has bought my skin back maybe 3 years.

>>10568609
Sunscreen (which you're already using) is the most important to look young.

90% of what we call "aging" is actually just sun damage.

You could try an exfoliant about three times a week to get rid of dead skin.

Regarding sunscreen,

the recommendations in the sticky look nice but are all over $20.

I do use that Paula's liquid BHA stuff that cost $28 and I think it's worth it, but are there any sunscreens you guys can recommend that are $20 or less? Or can I get samples of any? I don't want to buy one and have it disagree with my skin.

>>10569567
Also, what's a good body one for $10 or less? My non-face parts aren't all that sensitive.

Is showering in the evening and not in the morning bad for your skin?

Does any one have a good routine
How to close pours.
Good products that work
Plz help :(

Up till now, I've been fucking around with skincare and doing just the bare minimum product-wise because I don't get blemishes/it's clear and I mostly rely on perfect nutrition and exercise.

I want to invest a bit more in products now.

>Cleanser
Clinique For Men™ Oil Control Face Wash
>Exfoliant
Clinique For Men™ Oil Control Exfoliating Tonic
>Facial Lotion
AVEENO® POSITIVELY RADIANT® Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
>Anti-aging
Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream
>All-purpose lotion
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (Cocoa)
>Body lotion
Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Cocoa Radiant™ Deep Conditioning Cream
>Spray-on body lotion
Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Aloe Soothe Spray Moisturizer

Do these look okay at a glance if I want...

1. Something readily available to buy in most shops (which is why I'm not going to explore Paula's Choice)
2. Something price friendly
3. Something for oily but non-problematic skin
4. Overall decent quality?

I read the sticky. Just wanted to veer off in my own direction with the products after grasping the principles and felt I should run the selections by you guys.

>>10569567
>>10569610
http://www.bluelizard.net/collections/sunscreen-all

>>10567186
ethanol. +70%. ordinary hand sanitizer will do.

>>10569698
no

>>10567516
check for seborrheic dermatitis

>>10568609
thank you for reminding me of the grail that is topical retinoids
will probably cop or synth some soon

seconding the suncreen recc. +50 SPF (UVB) and at least 3-4 / 5 stars for UVA

vitamin C has been shown to work, too.

moisturizing the skin will smooth it out.

using retinoids + sunscreen + moisturizer will take care of nearly all your aging-related needs

>>10568302
as for portions, see
>>/fa/thread/S10456082#p10456483

>Any pics of this sort of thing?

no pictures of a timed hue change.
there are pictures of different hues here, though:

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~go10/wp-content/media/Evolutionary-Psych-paper-2012.pdf

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2780675/

what retinoid products do you guys use?

>>10556259
It looks like a venous lake. You can't get rid of them without expensive laser treatment (most of which lead to scarring).

>>10548829
Moisturize with vegetable glycerin or gtfo

can i still smoke and not have dark circles?

Does any one know how to get rid of a black line in your nose...
Fucking ruines my self of steam

>>10570326
>self of steam
It's self-esteem bud.

Post a picture though, you're being fairly vague.

>>10568609
What retinoid product do you use?

>>10549189
Cetaphil is a god send expholiate twice a week and use cetaphil for your day and night routine drink a good amount of water. Bam smooth beautiful skin.

Who here uses makeup? What brand? Thoughts?

Maintaining a morning skincare routine isn't enough to keep my complexion clear, so I've been thinking about makeup, BB cream to start.

I'll be blunt, I have a major issue with acne on my chest, back, and shoulders. I've been doing general things, keeping my sheets washed, washing my body, all that, but it isn't really going away. Aside from going to a dermatologist and having him fuck it all up using whatever stuff they have, anyone have any creams, or even pills, they'd recommend? I tried accutane years ago and it helped my face clear up from horribad cystic acne, and I'm willing to try it again but it was also a living hell while I was on it, so if anyone has any other reccomendations I'd love to hear them.

>>10572591
The only thing you didn't mention is your diet. Consider what you eat as well to be a potential problem.

>>10572645
Mostly fish and vegetables. I'm pescetarian.

>>10572664
Also if it counts for anything I'm Italian so naturally oily skin.

>>10572664
I haven't noticed my diet having much effect on my acne either. Age has been the biggest factor for me in the disappearance of acne.

>>10548829
My skin's been pretty gud lately but I never moisturize because it breaks me out.

What's a good uk brand /fa/?

cheers

>>10572742
you didn't even try check if the stuff listed in OP is available in the uk, right?

anyway, hope you find some good shit

about to order retinoids for the first time. any recommendations?

bump

>>10558468
wear an ice pack on your face while you do your stomach crunches

Ever since I stopped washing my face my skin has cleared up rediculously. Can't handle how gross it feels tho, so I'm gong to get new pillowcases and wash before bed. Any other advice?

Also been talking to a lady who's educated me on wrinkles. Apparently the more sugar you injest, the more glycosylation occurs under the skin, (saying loosely here) twisting the collagen matrix to create wrinkles.
More sugar=more wrinkles.
She's 40 and looks better than most 20 y/o, so I believe it. That's probably with the help of genetics, but point still stands.

Anyone have any experience treating what I think is Milia. I don't have it as bad as the picture but ive had it for too long and want to get rid of it.
Thanks guys.

bump

I have no excessive issues with my face, but it's far from perfect.

How far does just steam/soap/water take me?

>>10577209
i have a less extreme version of that on my dick

Don't know if this is covered in the links, but is there anything to be done about oily ass skin?

Like, it's fucking bad, man.

What to do about razor burns?

>>10549211
I use Cetaphil DermaControl Oil-Free SPF 30, it's literally perfect in every way

>>10549425
>Some Bioderma Cleanser which I don't feel is doing much for my skin
>Dickinson's Witch Hazel (But I probably should be using Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid)
>2.5% Proactiv Benzoyl Peroxide (Just using that up, really)
>As above Moisteriser in day, Cetaphil Moisterising cream (Mixed with Vitamin e) at night
>Whatever shaving cream really, usually Nivea Men Moisterising Shave Foam
>Skin is pretty clear atm, probably need to do a microdermabrasion cream or something just to even out tone, discolouration, hyperpigmentation and so on

>>10550056
>>10550693
Honey and Cinnamon cleanse.

>>10550635
Beauty in simplicity
>>10550673
that too

>>10550798
You've got combination skin, I get the same way but only before I got into a good skincare routine as listed above.

>>10552047
Doesn't do anything for me, most natural products flare up my skin, but this just didn't do anything. Maybe I should give it another try.

>>10556259
Probably just a cold sore which'll go away naturally, otherwise try a homemade sugar scrub or old toothbrush to gently exfoliate your lips

>>10557559
Stressing about the state of your skin only adversely affects it. There is beauty with simplicity in skincare. Experiment with more gentle cleansers and treatments.

>>10557723
I looked up every single Chemist in my area and none of them stock it, either use eBay or choose another cleanser, try Paula's Choice, they have an AU website and are probably cheaper than internationally shipping CeraVe

>>10558433
Ditch the aztec, it's supposed to have negative affects over a long period. Try a 2% BHA Liquid like from Paula's Choice and use this twice a day. Pursue with BP until your acne is pretty much gone, as it's the most effective treatment. You could experiment with more natural methods like clay masks, honey and cinnamon cleanse or aspirin mask, can't really do too much other than maybe excess irritation.

>>10558468
Try incorporating a day/night eye cream. Something like Kiehl's creamy eye treatment (pricey) or things with cucumber to soothe and reduce inflammation.

>>10561356
I use moisteriser over my whole body after showering, so yes.

>>10560534
I get it on my hands but not my face, I use Cortival as prescribed by my doctor, try seeing a derm otherwise look for something similar and applying regularly.

>>10561805
I have a large 500ml jug of Wonder Pore Toner, you may as well be splashing water onto your face, because it really does nothing other than refreshes the skin. If you want to go that extra step change up the toner, but if you get irritation, you can always move back.

>>10561833
I literally just bought the first brush + DE + soap + blades combo I found on eBay. Still using it now (Haryali or something like that), but I use Wilkinson Sword blades instead of whatever it came with.

>>10562312
Paula's Choice is definitely GOAT. Otherwise try Witch Hazel, I'm using it ATM, it smells crappy but seems to have really evened out my skin and reduced nose blackheads which I have (Like everyone) but are really small. Exfoliator wise, if you're using the Paula's Choice or any other SA product frequently, you probably shouldn't be manually exfoliating as well, because SA exfoliates the skin itself. Moisteriser wise, go for something non-comedogenic and with SPF, nothing outragious (I use Cetaphil SPF DermaControl Oil-Free)

>>10562342
Your face probably might get very shiny due to over-moisterisation. Unless of course you have really dry skin. Try using a regular moisteriser with a drop or two of jojoba instead.

>>10562348
I may sound dumb, but you're not washing it off or anything like that?

>>10563954
>From personal experience
Body shop skincare is shithouse. Tea Tree Cleanser feels nice but has colours and fragrance which can be very irritating. Exfoliant in same line dissolves so quickly you may as well just be using cleanser again. Toner you have to shake up every time you use it, which wouldn't be so bad if it actually did anything. Moisteriser again did not do anything, didn't moisterise very well either and I had to follow with a separate sunblock. The company is aimed at girls in their 20s trying to "get closer to nature", they do nothing, quite simply. The only product of theirs I would consider buying again would be the cleasner, as it's refreshing and cleanses very well, but I could use MAC lightful cleanser and get the same experience without the irritants albeit a bit bigger price tag (It's totally worth it, though, but it's always sold out).

>>10564493
I don't like when people make this statement about pores having or not having muscles, really shits me. The skin itself contracts or relaxes and along with the skin itself contracting, so does the pores. Imagine it like stretching a sponge, the little holes get bigger when you stretch it and smaller when you compress it, it works exactly the same way.

>>10565428
Hopefully you went 2.5% if you're starting off. An important step for BP to actually work is for you to leave it on for 10-15 minuted before aplying moisteriser. I promise you, it will make a huge difference, the BP needs time to bring oxygen into the skin. Wish somebody told me that when I started using it.

>>10567186
I use Methylated spirits because it's cheap and overkill sterilises. As for the exfoliating pads, you're better off going with a BHA cream or AHA treatment. Unless you're talking about removing rough skin from your feet in which case, use whatever.

>>10568377
It's actually supposed to be really good for the skin (maybe why gay bottoms always have good skin lmao), just be sure to follow with SPF during the day

>>10568579
Great if it works for you, but don't apply too much otherwise you may get greasy and remember to use SPF.

>>10568609
Fantastic, but I hope you're also cleansing. Also couldn't hurt to do a chemical peel (AHA) every now and again. Also include a toner because why not.

>>10569700
Honey and cinnamon cleanse. Follow a strict routine of Cleanse -> Tone -> Treat -> Moisterise in AM/PM every single day.

>>10569706
Sounds good, make sure you're using SPF everyday to stop ageing as much as possible. Use a serum as part of your routine (before moisterising) as well, something like Murad Advanced Active Radiance Serum or Dermatalogica Chromawhite C-12 Concentrate, anything that'll help your skin long term.

>>10570313
As long as you sleep enough, moisterise your eyes carefully (by patting, not rubbing) and don't have bad eye circles through genetics, you should be fine. But quitting smoking will definitely help if you have any other skin concerns like ageing (smoking speeds that up).

>>10570326
Do you mean like blackheads? In which case, honey and cinnamon cleanse.

>>10572565
Work on your skincare routine, or post it and let others help you. If it's perfect, you wouldn't be getting acne. As for makeup, BB cream won't conceal acne scarring or acne, you need to purchase a non-comedogenic concealer. I'd recommend Proactiv's two-in-one, but it's pricey and you have to pick your colours.

>>10572591
I'm in the same ballpark as you, kind of. I find frequent exfoliation and making sure to avoid touching the area has helped significantly. I'm more or less just waiting for hormones to settle down more before I bother doing anything else. Don't have the time and all.

>>10572742
Heavy moisterisers can sometimes break you out becasue they clog the pores slightly before sinking into the skin. Make sure to get anything with SPF and labelled as "non-comedogenic" or "non-acnegenic", I'd recommend Cetaphil's DermaControl SPF 30 Oil-Free moisteriser.

>>10548829
I have a nice light skin tone that suits me well, but my cheeks are "always" flushed and red. It basically makes me look like a drunken slut or in the midst of suffering from a fever.

Any suggestions that do not require me to tan/ change my skin color? Snow White has always been my ideal.

>>10579417
>>10579446
>>10579476
>>10579518

>>10572742
Oh and try Paula's Choice BeautyPedia, it's helpful for finding the right moisteriser which won't break you out.

>>10576198
If not eating sugar helps you sleep at night, by all means go for it. But there's really no problem with just eating it in moderation. As for the skin routine, if stopping it has stopped you from breaking out, it's probably one or more of the products that you use causing you break out. List your products and see if anybody can help you.

>>10578363
Don't ever use regular soap on the face, it'll dry the skin significantly and make your face much worse. Form a strict morning/evening skincare routine using the sticky's website links and you'll be much better off.

>>10578629
People with really oily skin think that using a moisteriser is counter-productive but actually the opposite is true. Follow a strict skincare routine of Cleanse -> Tone etc. and make sure to use a moisteriser with SPF and designed for oily skin, also labelled "non-comedogenic" or "non-acnegenic".

>>10578636
I use Witch Hazel as a toner, which contains 14% natural alcohol which doesn't dry the skin too much and the stuff is really damn cheap. You should be using a toner anyway, but if you're not using one, I'd recommend giving it a try. Otherwise, use a preshave oil (I use Taylor of Old Bond Street - Sandalwood) followed by a moisterising shaving foam (Maybe something with Eucalyptus in it for razor burns) and followed by cleansing, toning, using an aftershave balm (alcohol free) and then moisterising. If possible, exfoliate using a BHA or face cloth after shaving, as it will help to stop razor bumps from occurring.

>>10579553
Bumping the thread can't hurt lol

>>10579528
Paula's Choice 2% BHA as well as many other toners in that line help to reduce redness. Use SPF daily in order to help with sun age spots from forming and ruining the complexion you want.

since i was 13 years old until 16 i didn't sleep much if not at all can i repair the damage ? even if i'm 19 years old now ?

>>10580274
you haven't even told us what the damage you're referring to is

what happened?

>>10578365
aids

>>10580419
aids

>>10580274
semen

>>10577209
bump

>>10583353
See a dermatologist/aestehtcician

They will remove them for you

I removed mine on my own using fine needles and a comedone extractor

>>10585014
Correction, *aeaesthethicsician

>>10563934
>Paula's Choice 2% Liquid BHA
2% sal acid can be had for a lot less than 27.50.

>>10585189
hey, stop your non-shilling.

Why do some places refer to acne scarring as hyper-pigmentation, while others as straight up scars?

I have "mild-to-medium scaring" according to my derm, who rec'd me to a laser surgeon. He said it would require about 3-5 profractial laser treatments to get rid of about 80% of it (it never goes away 100%)

I obviously can't afford that right now as a college student, is there anything that would help? I've read the sticky and r/sca or whatever it's called but it seems like they rec AHA and BHA for "Acne scarring" but the acne scars theyre referring to are just PIH.

Also, not looking to derma roll

Ayyy /fa/m looking for some fresh insight in terms of diet-acne correlation. First of all I'm curious about how long you should keep at a diet before you can tell if it has any effect on your skin? Right now I've drastically cut down on dairy for about a week. I realize that there are a lot more factors that could intervene but I'm trying to keep other factors as stable as I can (getting enough sleep etc).

Right now I've been on some topical acne meds for about a year. Before that I tried like four different meds with little success. These ones seem to be working sort of okay, but every now and then I get weird breakouts, like on Friday I woke up with three pimples without having any in about 4 days. I wash my face twice a day with SebaMed Clearface facewash, it's a pretty nice product that doesn't dry my skin out.

>>10586950
acne scars are the pits in your skin acne sometimes leaves. hyper-pigmentation are red spots.

some places just don't know the difference

>>10587079
dermatologists will tell you diet and acne don't have a correlation other than if you eat greasy foods, you'll get grease on your fingers and acne when you touch your face.

>>10555863
CAN'T WAKE UP

>>10555863
>Brush your teeth using a toothbrush
holy fuck this isn't funny anymore

how do i avoid water retention in the face. seems to be at its lowest after drinking (due to dehydration obviously). will cutting body weight help?

>>10587398
I'm sorry but I'm a bit skeptical about that. If I eat greasy, processed food and lots of dairy I'll be sure to get some pimples. I've battled with acne long enough to know better than to touch my face.

>>10587398
>acne scars
do you know how to get them the fuck off?

SA doesnt work, benzoate peroxide either and i dont want to fuck my body up with that nasty ass accutane... Anyone has tips or smthing? Recurrent cystic acne

>>10587498
sorry, I don't.

>>10587472
I'm skeptical of it, too. I'm in uni, so I have access to a lot of peer reviewed papers and decided to search through it for "diet and acne. It seems there's a good chance you're correct.

it seems that whether or not acne and diet are related is controversial and there are studies which suggest high-glycemic foods may play a role, along with milk-based products.

here is a paper I found which argues in support of the low-glycemic load theory and the dairy correlation that is also available to the public:

quote:
>Since diet has a direct impact on insulin levels, which further influence IGF-1, IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-3, diet has been proven to play some role in the pathogenesis of acne.

so it seems that high-glycemic foods affect the production of IGF-1 which is correlated with acne because of androgen development that affects sebum production.

>>10587529
you can use sulfur-based acne medicines for spot treatment. the shit dries your skin out a lot, so get a good moisturizer and use the sulfur only at night.

>>10587618
forgot url to paper: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579326

>>10585014
thanks for the info man

>>10587529
Glycolic acid peels

At home if you're familiar with the product, at an aesthetician if you don't mind spending a bit of money to guarantee safety, because if done wrong it can leave you with chemical burns

>>10587529
if you've had recurrent cystic acne, then you should have tried more things than salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. you could, for example, try topical retinoids - as well as antibiotics.

... but most people with recurrent cystic acne consider that stuff to be a waste of time in retrospect. most wish that they got started on Accutane sooner. a low dose (a lower dose than what is currently prescribed by most GPs) is less likely to cause severe side-effects. most people consider the results to be worth it.

>>10587618
>it seems that whether or not acne and diet are related is controversial

yes, ish. it used to be a lot more controversial, but as multiple new studies on it emerged the tone has changed somewhat. old derms + GPs are slow to react to the news, though.

>>10587079
this is brought up quite often in threads. made a write-up. reposting it for you:

>>10587813
---
Diet and acne: A review of the evidence

>Recently, well-designed, controlled, prospective studies have supported the association between specific dietary factors and acne.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04002.x/pdf

---
A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris
patients: a randomized controlled trial

>These observations suggest that lifestyle factors, including diet, may be involved in acne pathogenesis

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/86/1/107.full.pdf

---
Diet in Acne: Further Evidence for the Role of Nutrient Signalling in Acne Pathogenesis

>Recent evidence underlines the role of Western diet in the pathogenesis of acne.

http://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/?doi=10.2340/00015555-1358&html=1

---
Effect of Milk and Dairy Products upon Severity of Acne for Young People

>There is a strong reliable correlation between milk and dairy product consumption frequency and the risk of acne occurrence and development. Pathogenetic influence of milk and dairy products upon acne is proved.

http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.388.4968&rep=rep1&type=pdf

--
Dietary Implications for the Development of Acne: A Shifting Paradigm

>When observational epidemiological evidence is augmented by biological plausibility studies and confirmed by randomized controlled trials, the case for causality becomes ever-more convincing.

https://www.zentrum-der-gesundheit.de/pdf/akne_16.pdf

---
>Evidence for Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk and Other Insulinotropic Dairy Products

>Well-designed prospective studies published since 2005 provide evidence that components of Western diets, particularly milk and dairy products and diets enriched in carbohydrates with high glycemic index and glycemic load are associated with acne.

https://www.nestlenutrition-institute.org/resources/library/Free/workshop/BookNNIW67/Documents/NNIW67_booklet_27.pdf

---

>>10587813
---
Diet and acne: A review of the evidence

>Recently, well-designed, controlled, prospective studies have supported the association between specific dietary factors and acne.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04002.x/pdf

---
A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris
patients: a randomized controlled trial

>These observations suggest that lifestyle factors, including diet, may be involved in acne pathogenesis

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/86/1/107.full.pdf

---
Diet in Acne: Further Evidence for the Role of Nutrient Signalling in Acne Pathogenesis

>Recent evidence underlines the role of Western diet in the pathogenesis of acne.

http://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/?doi=10.2340/00015555-1358&html=1

---
Effect of Milk and Dairy Products upon Severity of Acne for Young People

>There is a strong reliable correlation between milk and dairy product consumption frequency and the risk of acne occurrence and development. Pathogenetic influence of milk and dairy products upon acne is proved.

http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.388.4968&rep=rep1&type=pdf

--
Dietary Implications for the Development of Acne: A Shifting Paradigm

>When observational epidemiological evidence is augmented by biological plausibility studies and confirmed by randomized controlled trials, the case for causality becomes ever-more convincing.

https://www.zentrum-der-gesundheit.de/pdf/akne_16.pdf

---
Evidence for Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk and Other Insulinotropic Dairy Products

>Well-designed prospective studies published since 2005 provide evidence that components of Western diets, particularly milk and dairy products and diets enriched in carbohydrates with high glycemic index and glycemic load are associated with acne.

https://www.nestlenutrition-institute.org/resources/library/Free/workshop/BookNNIW67/Documents/NNIW67_booklet_27.pdf

---

>>10587825
>>10587618

Thanks guys, I'll have to tweak around my diet some more to see if it helps. Haven't looked into carbs that much yet but judging by these posts they could have an impact.

But yeah, any idea how long I should keep at a diet to see if it has an effect? A month enough?

>>10555863
>23:00
>apply sunblock

it's clearly a joke guys

>>10587825
So basically...avoid milk?

>>10587990
yes, avoid dairy.

Rate My Routine:

>I use a deep pore cleanser lotion
>In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser
>Then a honey almond body scrub
>Then 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 moisturiser
>Then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion

Cerave products all the way. I don't get pimples anymore but when i see a rare one start to pop up, I use Clean and Clear Persa Gel 10 and it goes down in just a few hours.

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque once or twice a week. Only stays on for 10mins and works great for blackheads. Need to lotion afterwards though because it really dries out your face.

>>10588096
Kek
But in all honesty its chit, and your skin would look red and inflamed constantly.

How do you pronounce Cerave? Sarah Vay?

Should I start taking acutane, I started cutting sugar intake and upped my intake of zinc and magnesium how soon should i expect results? Also I'm 6'2" and 22 yearsold

>>10588481
this hair looks so retarded, i get the whole soccer fauxhawk but it just had no shape and tooo much on the top

>>10588481
your skin only has minor acne. it should clear up on its own. fix your hair and body though

>>10588493
I didn't ask about the hair nor is it styled like this anymore. I'm simply asking about the SKIN.

>>10588503
I don't want to bulk because all my outfits are tailored to my body. Pic related older pic tho.

>>10588510
well, that's too bad because you have a twink body.

maybe that's what you want to have, though.

are you a virgin? homosexual?

>>10588481
you should start taking handfuls of nembutal.

>>10588510
so do you call yourself a waiter or a server?

>>10588553
wew
waitercore is best core

The left side of my face looks like this. What should I do to fix it?

>>10589378
um how about start washing your damn face reguarly with soap? like morning noon and night? jesus only lazy slobs get acne like this

>>10589378
see a dermatologist

>>10589378
AAAAAAH!

Question when using exfoliater: If I use an electric razor to shave will those parts of my face be exfoliated after?

>>10589393
I do wash my face regularly. I drink liters of water, use benzoyl peroxide and exercise.

>>10589415
why do you want to use an electric shaver

>>10549852
>spf50 sunscreen at night.
What the fuck, why?

>>10589378
A C C U T A N E


>>10589393
literally fuck off you epic baiter

>>10589378

I don't get it. What's wrong with it?

>>10589887
Haha Epic!

>>10589891

You're a virgin, kek

>>10589894
Haha nice post man!

Keep it up!

>>>/trash/

>>10587872
Bump

>>10590548
I would guess a week or two given the rate at which insulin/sebum is produced

>>10556788
you're fine anon. just do go psycho. your routine has more structure than anything in my life, and that's not to my benefit.

>>10557844
yo do you have an imgur of your fits or something? didn't know effay people existed in sthlm

>>10589816
I don't get it either because it would not protect you from sunrise, it needs to be reapplied every hour. I suspect it's just because of something in the sunscreen.

>>10548829
God tier minimalist routine:

Morning:
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Biore UV SPF 50+ (Jap stuff)

Night:
Cerave Foaming Cleanser
Retin-a Micro or Epiduo (2 days of epiduo, 1 day of retin-a micro, repeat)
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Nivea Lip Butter

yo. I only use a moisturizing SPF and watch face like 2-3 times a day. change pillow case regularly. looking to get some products to help give me smaller pores and softer skin. any suggestions?

Would pic related be considered the exfoliating step?

So far I've been doing:

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser > Witch Hazel > Stridex Pads > CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion

Just wondering if that's an alright routine. I usually do it both in the early morning around 7am and late afternoon around 9pm

>>10557959
kek do you people seriously care about stuff like this

>>10591752
>Nivea Lip Butter
Good shit, and it's cheap

>tfw oral posture affects facial structure
>tfw my tongue rests at the front roof of my mouth behind the teeth, but the back is not at the roof of my mouth
>tfw this means that the eye area and cheeks probably arent supported
>tfw i have huge eyebags and deep tear trough at 19
>tfw that is probably due to oral posture :(


cheek skin like an orange too

fuck when i see myself in a mirror with only the light of my computer i look fucking disgusting
i have the eyes of a 40 year old

desu baka senpai kek

How are 1 and 2 called?

>>10562312
Go to body shop and get their seaweed line, its good for my combo skin

>>10591752
good routine
some "minimalist" input:
- the epiduo is optional, and should only be used if you still have acne issues
- you could get by with only washing the face once daily
- only sunscreen could work in the morning, since some can act really moisturizing

>>10591719
sunscreen does not need to be applied every hour/every few hours for most people.
the sun exposure they get is quite low since they are indoors most of their day, and they don't sweat too much or get themselves wet.

for outside activity though, in the sun, it's worth re-applying at least once.
outdoor exercise (sweating), swimming (water exposure), sunbathing (extra sun exposure) - calls for sunscreen to be applied every couple of hours depending on
- how much sunscreen that is removed due to the physical activity
- how much of the active sunscreen that is broken down due to UV exposure
- how much clothes you're wearing
- your skin tone

>>10592019
1: acne papules, or milia

2: hard to tell. seems like 3 things within the circle: a light small papule, and two small open comedones ("blackheads"). need a less blurry picture to tell.

all of the stuff can be treated in ish the same way. needle + comedone extractor (optional - but will make the process easier). see the popping guide in OP. they shouldn't recur once you're done.

>>10591715
I generally don't post fits

https://i.warosu.org/data/fa/img/0100/15/1435106064316.jpg - plantcore joke thread.

https://i.warosu.org/data/fa/img/0104/03/1442792733777.jpg - aesthetics memewear waywt entry.

but I agree. most of the style-conscious people in the city wear quite boring clothes.
and so many of them are just pretentious.

>>10587825
i already eat a mostly whole foods plant based diet. no diary, no refined sugar. fuck else can I do?

>>10591879
Yeah, salycic acid is a chemical exfoliant. Personally I only exfoliate once a day, at night...but twice should be fine if it's not irritating your face.

>>10592380
diet is just one factor.
try skincare routines and acne treatments.
see a derm.

any tips on getting rid of back acne? i've used a benzoyl peroxide 10% wash but it's not doing much.

>>10568609
what prod?

>>10557559
accutane. I had acne for 10 years. Finally hopped up on the tan train its the only way. Its also nto as bad as they say as long as youre smart.

>>10592907
How do you wash your hair? Do you bend down or lean back?

>>10592969
lean back

>>10592969
>>10592985
by lean back i mean tilt my head back

>tfw eczema is unpredictable as fuck

>>10548829
finished accutane got this left over. Makes me sad to stand in shadow men. That feel when you look good as long as the lighting is good.

>>10593042
thats my check btw and only in that visible area on each side.

>TFW why didnt i scar up under my beard area.

>>10593042
iktf about the lighting part

>>10593046
I'm geting retin - a perscripted so I thiink that should really help out tons. I also want to get laser treatment once I get some more cash but have heard derma rolling can be just as good for a very cheap price

>>10591879
don't bother with stridex pads. they contain a lot of terrible, irritating ingredients and are basically just menthol wipes

plus the ph doesn't allow the salicylic acid to be very effective

What always stopped me from starting a strict and proper skincare regimen was that I was afraid that it would actually revert to the state it was before starting it if I stopped.
Does that actually happen?

My nose is really oily and forehead is somewhat too, the rest of my face is very dry.

The only thing I do is exfoliate but it doesn't help too much.

I'm allergic to salicylic acid so I can't try most of the products people recommend.

Someone help?

>>10568377
Follow up question:
Any downsides to using *someone else's* jizz as lotion?

Totally serious. I need your help guys.

>>10594725
That's my go to vitamin. I don't use it as much as a lotion but I'm interested to see results.

>>10594725
I think you might catch an STD from that if you're not careful.
Better get the jizz tested first.

>>10587825
It's really the casein and the lactose that is bad for skin (bad for everything, really).

Whey and yogurt have much less casein and lactose.

>>10589378
Apply Apple cider vinegar like a motherfucker.

>>10548829
Is there anything I can do about this or am I fucked and going to have to get surgery to remove it.
>I used to be 280lbs, not sure if it's just loose skin though.

Also, how 2 kill ezcema without shitty ointments that thin the skin?

>>10594968
Try Lubriderm and Eucerin products. I've been using them for years and sometimes I forget I have eczema.

>>10594968
literally nothing wrong with that
stop being insecure bby

>>10594968
lol wtf? I'm in pretty good physical shape and that shit is just standard. if thats the biggest of your worries, you're like model tier.

>>10568377
>>10594725
Follow up question:
Does dried semen have a pungent smell if used as lotion?

>>10594993
>>10595018
So is there nothing I can do about that?

>>10592999
>this

I hate winter. I get eczema around my eyelids, neck, upper traps and every sort of pit that the body has. Steroid cream turns my already yellowish white skin ghost white and yellow.

>>10587438
General exercise and a low body fat help a lot.
Drinking enough water so that you are having to take a piss about three times a day is a good idea as well.

Whenever I spend a few days in a hospital, I gain 20-30lbs of water weight from the saline solution. Fuck water retention.

Is tea tree oil a good thing for skin care?

>>10591752
Alternatives to Cetaphil moisturizing lotion? It makes my face look too oily and I dont like it as a facial moisturizer.

>>10594968
Sauna
Chest/shoulder workouts
Eat foods that help the body produce collagen

Best BHA besides Paulas Choice?

>>10595653
Paulas Second Choice

>>10594674
oil removal pads, non-salicylic acid toners.

get a fucking cleanser and astringent.

Going to South Korea soon and heard their skincare product game is pretty sick over there. Any brands or stuff I should get?

I added a moisturizer to my skincare routine and my skin has been burning when I use it.

some resources have said that this is somewhat normal and should subside after a week or so, but I'm curious as to whether or not any of you guys have had similar experiences.

>>10595805
Your moisturizer really should't burn you.
Get another one.

Which one did you try?

>>10596033
cetaphil daily facial moisturizer, spf 15 for all skin types, uva/uvb protection.

I've used cetaphil before without any burning so this has really caught me off guard.

Any wrinkle fixes or skin tightening type things that work and are affordable for a uni student? I'm getting pretty irritating forehead wrinkles. I try not to raise my brows too much but I'm fucking human and I have emotions, so.

130lbs, pretty fit with a tiny bit of chub on the abdomen but I've always had a round face. Could the fat on my face be contributing to wrinkles also?

Any help appreciated.

>>10564394
no. full of parfums and "hidden chemicals" its a no go

>>10595766
In Seoul? Ask a qt girl around Seoul City or Gosok Terminal underground mall. Or anywhere, really. Busan? Haeundae.
There's cosmetic shops literally every 10m. It's hard to say really, if you can find a store attendant that speaks some English (or get a friend to translate) they're more than willing to help.

Anyone here with Keratosis Pillaris?
How do you maintain this shit, no matter how moisturizing my moisturizers are some pores still managed to get clogged.
Also can i use Retin-A on my back for hyperpigmentations caused by KP?
I use it on my face back when i was getting pimples every other day while the old ones gtfo and holy shit this thing works miracles.

>>10596778
It's Busan. That's where I'll be mostly though. Thank you, will try it out!

What are some widely available daily cleansers & moisturizers to get rid of some small spots on my face and to give my face some more color overall.
Also EU.

How do I know if I have laugh lines or my skin is just too dry?

>>10596303
>I try not to raise my brows too much
lel. genetics, dehydration and the sun is causing early wrinkles, not the faces you make or too much fat.
moisturize sufficiently and use good SPF daily.

>>10595682
hah
>>10595653
not from the US but I hear stridex in the red box and COSRX are good brands.

>>10595523
it is for minor acne, but should not be put directly onto the skin - but when I get a nasty spot i dab some pure oil on a cotton pad and apply it directly onto it which will dry that fucker out overnight.
I also put it on my herpes. there are lip balms with the same effect but not as harsh.
One time I overdid it though and my chin needed more than a week to recover from flaky dryness. essential oils can be dangerous, be careful with it.

>>10594674
your skin tries to make up for dry skin by producing more oil, that usually happens in the T-zone of forehead and nose. physical scrubs add to that, stop doing that.
you need to find a good moisturizer. ask at a pharmacy for some samples and use with caution as you might be allergic to more stuff. they usually hand samples out like candy if you mention sensitive skin and being a poor student.
i'd usually recommend acids to ppl with acne or someone starting to get wrinkles, you didn't mention that. you don't really need that much peeling if your only problem is dryness/oil. once those moisturizers work the flaking might stop anyway.

>>10594649
didn't fully get your sentence, do you mean getting acne again? a lot plays into that but bad products or products your skin doesn't like will cause acne. that doesn't mean to adhere from everything just because your skin might break out.

>>10598294
Does it go bad again and does it go worse than before, if I stop doing it?

>>10592907
use a lotion instead of a wash, i heard they are not very effective anyway

>>10591766
don't wash your face that much. is it dry afterwards? your product is too harsh
pores can't magically minimize

>>10598024
how old are you? probably dry skin

>>10598299
skincare is not heroin, anon
get on a simple regimen and see what happens

>>10598316
20. There are no lines when I look upclose. It's just the way my nasolabial fold becomes pronounced in certain lighting.

>>10549211
Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer with 30 spf or, if you wear makeup, Kiehls BB cream with 50 spf or Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer

>>10550056
Dark Angels facial scrub from Lush

I use every other night if I get a lil family of black heads (usually on my nose) or once a week if my skin is coasting along nicely. It can be be sneakily abrasive; you don't have to rub that hard. I always follow up with Kiehl's midnight recovery concentrate.

>>10579417
NO cinnamon is terrible for skin! terrible terrible terrible! you can end up with dermatitis pretty easily.

>>10558468
put spoons in the freezer, stick em in a clean pair of thin socks (never put directly on your skin!), hold them under your eyes

kiehl's creamy avocado eye treatment or bobbi brown hydrating eye cream

aliexpress is having a 1 day sale for 10~ish more hours yet, and there's a lot of asian skincare stuff you can get for cheaper than normal, here's the skincare section
http://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/1111_beauty.htm?spm=2114.01010108.0.34.zoC5dP#asdfaq2

and here's two things i'm getting for myself, because who hasn't always wanted to try crazy snail essence skincare products from asia?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SUQIE-Red-ginseng-snail-Essence-cream-Carry-bright-color-Removes-Pigment-Freckle-Anti-Aging-Moisturizers-Whitening/1710496104.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Su-Sui-Moisturizing-Serum-hyaluronic-acid-cream-moisturizer-shrink-Miss-Mao-Kongnan-brighten-the-complexion-genuine/2033330560.html

if you're curious as to why a lot of the products you see say "whitening", read this
http://www.refinery29.com/skin-lightening

thru all the stuff and figuring out what i wanted to try was my project of the day yesterday, there's a lot of asian skin products out there and they all seem so nifty

we hit +300 posts. the thread has survived 2 weeks.

fuck yes.

well done, bumpers

>>10598567
been following asian skincare for a while and never heard of these brands
I dunno, if there's no english review online, I'm out. also, aliexpress always gets stuck in customs here (germany)

How do I get rid of oily skin? Also, I have like small bumps under my eyes that don't really show well in this picture.

>>10598694
idk i was getting other stuff and this popped up and i decided to yolo on it-- i mean heck, why not?
rip about your deutschland situation, my stuff comes from there fine

bump

>>10549211
Biore spf 50 face milk

is giving up on my hikikomori ways really the only way to reduce my dark circles?

any products?

>>10600596
dark circles are /fa/ tho.
I heard heroin chic is making another comeback these days

>>10597492
Bump.

Waiting on my feather blade right now. Looking forward to finally learning to shave without plastic.

>>10600697
yeah, not when your Mediterranean these dark circles just make me look middle eastern