Skin Care Thread

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Skin Care Thread Anonymous Sat Oct 7 00:56:41 2017 No.12812516 [Reply] [Original]

Wiki:
Skin care basics:http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Skin-care_Basics
Acne treatment:http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Acne_Treatment

Skinacea Links:
Retinoids:http://www.skinacea.com/retinoids/retinoids.html
Sunscreen:http://www.skinacea.com/sunscreen/sunscreen.html
Ridding dark eye circles:http://www.skinacea.com/how-to/get-rid-of-dark-circles.html

/fa/ skincare FAQ:
http://pastebin.com/PArDyf2G

Contents:
- Basic routine, skincare guide, and products tips
- How to pop pimples, remove blackheads and whiteheads
- Why you shouldn't use ordinary soap on your face
- How to improve your skin tone through diet
- Studies on how diary and sugars create acne
- How your skin is affected by sleep, sun, skincare ingredients

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 00:57:21 2017 No.12812518 How to get rid of bags under my eyes?

Anonymous Sat Oct 7 09:02:10 2017 No.12813051

I've been using a clay mask to help with oil - on the days that I do, should I not use a cleanser? I'm worried that the two together will dry me out too much and make the problem worse. Currently I do the mask followed by moisturizer 2-3 times a week (washing once a day), and still struggle with an insanely oily forehead. Any advice would be appreciated

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 13:54:41 2017 No.12813617 File: 26 KB, 273x273, advanced-snail-92-all-in-one-cream-cosrx.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Has anyone used this Cosrx stuff? Apparently snail is very common in Korean skincare.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 14:48:29 2017 No.12813756 Is it possible to actually get rid of dark circles under the eyes? 24M here.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 22:31:12 2017 No.12814637 File: 69 KB, 694x960, 0B51DA89-16D5-47C7-8DAE-3A20AC48E30D.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12812518 Dark circles/eye bags are cute and /fa/.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 22:39:32 2017 No.12814646 I have these god damn crows feet when I smile; they make me look like I'm in my fucking 30s when I'm in my early 20s. Is Retin-A my best bet to control them?

Anonymous Sat Oct 7 22:40:24 2017 No.12814651

If there are any perioral dermatitis sufferers (chronic redness around mouth) here I recommend just washing your face with cold water and avoiding cleansers unless necessary. Every facial cleanser and face moisturizer I've ever tried made my symptoms flare up.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 22:44:16 2017 No.12814656 sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock sunblock really the only thing you need to prevent aging on the face

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 7 23:04:41 2017 No.12814689 how do i renove millia (the little cholesterol/sebum white bumps)

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 02:02:11 2017 No.12814938 >>12814637 If you look like thaf, then sure. But for any average person, dark circles make them look worse.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 03:09:31 2017 No.12815016 >>12814656 some foundation with spf also.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 03:24:51 2017 No.12815041 Are there any rose scented Korean skincare products?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 06:04:57 2017 No.12815213 Can I get rid of year old hyperpigmented spots from pimples I popped?

Anonymous Sun Oct 8 11:17:01 2017 No.12815612

Can anyone recommend a really basic way to go about taking care of the face and scalp? (I shave my head)
The stuff in the OP, as most other stuff on these boards gets way too complicated for its own sake. I don't want to spend a lot of time on this daily but I also don't want to completely neglect it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 12:19:44 2017 No.12815736 Anybody here used Rogain to stimulate facial hair growth?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 12:37:06 2017 No.12815814 >>12813051 I had a really oily forehead but for some reason it just stopped. All i do is wash my face normally and exfoliate with no special product. im guessing that doesnt help but just putting it out there

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 13:14:34 2017 No.12815884 i saw that cetaphil has a line of mens products. should i be using that instead? would it be more effective than a normal face wash/moisturizer? am male

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 13:53:27 2017 No.12815972 >>12814637 No they're not. Anyone who looks good with bags would look better without them.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 13:55:39 2017 No.12815980 Are there any negative side effects to regularly using skin care products if I have never used it before?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 14:39:59 2017 No.12816124 >>12815980 You'll get more breakouts initially, and then they'll go away.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 15:10:14 2017 No.12816212 >>12813617 Snail slime, very good anti aging benifits.

Anonymous Sun Oct 8 17:10:47 2017 No.12816492
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i've got stuff like pic related all on my chest and arms. might be keratosis pilaris but idk.
i've tried using moisturiser often, but it's done fuck all.

anyone had something similar or know of any products that work?

Anonymous Sun Oct 8 17:20:11 2017 No.12816512

>>12813617
this stuff is so good, my skin was plump and glowy and i had barely any redness with it

>>12815884
in general, men's vs women's skincare is basically marketing

>>12815980
it depends SO much on the type of product. cleanser? moisturizer? exfoliant (and is it physical or chemical)?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 17:39:59 2017 No.12816572 >>12816492 Try drinking more water. If your getting pimples on the chest like in your pic related its usually a sign that you need more water. Don't know

Anonymous Sun Oct 8 18:11:21 2017 No.12816660

>>12815016
You actually need a certain amount of spf product to get the protection stated, 1/4 of a teaspoon for just a face. Applying that amount of Foundation will look cakey and thick so it's best not to rely on foundation but a seperate spf instead.

>>12815612
What skin type do you have? I don't know about scalp honestly but for a basic routine try

Am:
Cleanser - low pH cleansers are better for the skin. You can look online for some, but cetaphil, cerave foaming and cosrx low pH are great cleansers.

Moisturiser+SPF - this depends on your skin type but you should always Moisturise no matter what skin type. Spf is ideal but not everyone is bothered to use it.

Pm:

Cleanser

Exfoliant - you can exfoliate like 2-3 times a week. Don't use scrubs they're bad. Use a chemical exfoliant instead. For acne, pores, oily skin go for BHA's like stridex in the red box, the ordinary salicylic acid, cosrx blackhead power. For acne scars, rough texture and drier skin try AHA's like the ordinary glycolic or lactic acid, cosrx white head power. If ya use an AHA you must use SPF. I tried to keep that brief, but there's a lot of info on it online if you're unsure.

Moisturiser- for night you should moisture too. Good Moisturisers are cosrx oil free birch sap, cerave pm, rosette ceramide gel and cetaphil.

I guess this is the most basic a good routine is but it depends. If someone has acne they probably need a longer routine than someone with good skin.

>>12813617
Cosrx is great honestly because they have good Actives in the ingredients with no unnecessary irritants like fragrance. Definitely try them out

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 18:31:18 2017 No.12816705 >>12816492 Get stridex pads in the red box (green and blue don't work well) and use them every night. A few times a week wash with zinc or sulfur soap but moisturise too

Anonymous Sun Oct 8 18:52:58 2017 No.12816751

30yo male here. Extremely oily face. Used to cleanse/moisturize twice daily but I think this made it worse. Now I just dab face with micellar water then moisturize. I've starting eating better and getting more exercise with little result. Is this just genetic or is there anything I should be doing differently?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 23:11:01 2017 No.12817447 >Studies on how diary and sugars create acne >diary

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 8 23:17:21 2017 No.12817462 >>12816751 If you use shampoo or hair products, stop.

Anonymous Mon Oct 9 09:51:57 2017 No.12818470

>>12816492

You have beautiful skin. I get those went I eat shitty food like fast food. If you do that too try changing your diet to grilled chicken/fish, vegetables, milk/cereal or anything that's not shitty fast food really. Drinking more water could help.
Another possibility is that you use a bra/shirt that doesn't let your skin breathe properly or rubs against it getting dirt in your pores.
Just my 2 cents.
Oh and next time if you're almost gonna post tits go all the way. I won't tell your mom.

Anonymous Mon Oct 9 13:23:40 2017 No.12818918
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>>12816572
i don't think it's that as i drink a lot of water. 2bh it probably wasnt a great image, pic related is closer
>>12816705
cheers anon ill look into that
>>12818470
im not a chick anon its just some random image off google.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 15:19:46 2017 No.12819151 >>12818918 I get exactly the same thing on my chest and its infuriating. Not sure how to deal with it either but you're not alone.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 15:44:57 2017 No.12819211 I need a recommendation for a good face mask under $100 plz

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 16:15:44 2017 No.12819283 Is natural skin care a meme? like washing your face with honey and shit?

Anonymous Mon Oct 9 16:58:52 2017 No.12819381

>>12819211
What do ya want the mask to do? Masks don't have long term effects, so they won't magically heal your acne or scars. You need a routine for that.

>>12819283
Kinda a meme because of greenwashing and the natural=better bullshit. Honey masks are great though if you use Manuka honey BC it's antibacterial n shit. But it's inconvenient and doesn't clean your skin properly.

Anonymous Mon Oct 9 17:20:37 2017 No.12819420
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what do? pic is worse case scenario straight after shower, but dies down a lil bit. Simple cleanser + moisturiser (am and pm), and also tried Skinoren cream (azelaic acid, prescribed by doctor), Avene Tri Acneal Expert, and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% over the past year, to no avail.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 17:24:35 2017 No.12819435 >>12819420 This looks like what my face used to look like a few years ago, except I was more red. Doctor prescribed Bethamethasone Cream 0.05% and it cleared it right up in less than a month with daily appliance.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 17:27:36 2017 No.12819443 >>12819420 cold showers may help you a lot

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 18:16:10 2017 No.12819544 would it be a good idea to just go to my local korean cosmetic store and pick up an entire regimen there or should i just do my research and order online?

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 18:43:35 2017 No.12819611 Is witch hazel actually a decent toner or will it fuck my shit up?

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 21:53:00 2017 No.12820064 File: 1.12 MB, 2448x3264, IMG_20171009_214448.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I've started using Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, is there anything else other than that and moisturizer that I can use to try and salvage my face?

Anonymous Mon Oct 9 22:27:21 2017 No.12820139

>>12816492
I had really bad chest and back acne in high school. Nothing but benzoyl peroxide worked. Just magically remove them over night. But it prevents new ones from sprouting. Dries you out though if you overuse or don’t mousturize. Higher percentages work better on thicker body skin.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 22:37:43 2017 No.12820163 File: 1.21 MB, 2448x3264, IMG_2054.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] diet plus this

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 22:55:59 2017 No.12820221 can some people with clear skin post their routines and products used?

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 9 23:02:58 2017 No.12820243 >>12820163 how effective is the gentle cleanser for u? i tried and it felt like it did nothing :/

Different guy Mon Oct 9 23:17:22 2017 No.12820289

>>12820243
felt like it did nothing or looked like it did nothing? You generally don't want that "squeaky clean" stiff feeling, it means you're scrubbing too hard

>>12812516
>Skin care basics:http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Skin-care_Basics

The shaving section on here is bullshit. Washing your face with the hottest water possible doesn't "open" your pores. Pores don't do that. What it will probably do is make your skin drier.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 00:18:08 2017 No.12820459 >>12820243 I wet my face use two pumps and leave it on for a couple of minutes before showering. >>12820289 This

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 00:23:40 2017 No.12820473 Anyone else have fungal acne, or malasezzia? What do you do to treat it? So far I've used the Noble Zinc bar soap (pH is AIDS but theres no alternative) and it's helped a lot, as well as cutting out anything that can feed the yeast

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 00:24:15 2017 No.12820475 >>12820243 >>12820459 I do use a harsher cleanser occasionally if I need a deep clean. Also once your skin's sorta clear use a charcoal mask every 1-2 weeks to prevent breakouts.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 07:47:04 2017 No.12821097 wtf vaseline was the solution to all my skin problems??? madness

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 11:05:05 2017 No.12821382 >>12820064 Tbh I'd recommend 2.5% instead or you'll dry up

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 11:09:27 2017 No.12821392 Is there anything to help skin redness. I was in the sun too much as a kid. Any help is appreciated.

Anonymous Tue Oct 10 12:15:10 2017 No.12821478

>>12820221
I don't really care too much about diet, just don't have dairy bc of lactose intolerance and have 5 fruit/veg a day.
My skin is dry now, it used to be oily and full of acne.

AM:
Just rinse with water
Simple kind to skin moisturiser spf30

PM:
Oil cleansing with coconut oil to remove makeup+dirt
Cetaphil gentle cleanser
Cosrx whitehead power AHA and cosrx blackhead power BHA (alternate between them every other day)
The ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion
Pyunkang Yul essence toner
Superdrug simply pure hydrating serum
Cetaphil Moisturiser

Been doing this routine for a year now and don't get any acne except for the occasional hormonal pimple. I used to have a lot of scarring too but the sunscreen, AHA and retinoid took good care of that.

>>12820473
I got rid of it using aloe gel, salicylic acid products like cosrx blackhead power and the ordinary salicylic acid 2% and the ordinary niacinamide + zinc. Tried the zinc soap too but yeah that was way too harsh

Anonymous Tue Oct 10 13:23:06 2017 No.12821620
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Anyone know how I can get rid of this darkness/ yellowing around my mouth? I drink a lot of water and use liquid exfoliator once a day at night, can’t find an answer online anywhere (excuse redness and scars I’m ill and having a breakout)

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 13:34:42 2017 No.12821645 >>12821620 by sucking my pinus

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 14:01:22 2017 No.12821690 >>12821097 careful m8, I used it for about a week and it was literally the best thing in the world and then I suddenly started breaking out all over the damn place

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 10 16:33:31 2017 No.12822090 So I'm thinking of getting cerave face lotion and cerave foaming cleanser. Is there a decently cheap (10-15$ or less cause I'm a poor fag) toner anyone van recommend? Preferably stuff I can find in person?

Anonymous Tue Oct 10 19:09:52 2017 No.12822495
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>tfw i want to model (for fun)
>tfw im tall, have a good body and average-ish looking
>tfw ive been told i look like someone who'd model and who works at luxury stores
>tfw only thing preventing me is slightly bad skin and a few other things

How the fuck can I get my skin smooth as fuck, what can I incoporate into my diet besides water and what cleansers or stuff other than cetaphil/cerave/stridex can I use?

also please how do I get rid of knuckle pads, I'm thinking surgery is my only option.

Anonymous Tue Oct 10 19:25:00 2017 No.12822519

>>12819435
Sounds promising, where are you from? I've been to the doctor once here in the UK and they gave me 'skinoren', which didn't help. Wonder if they'll give me something new, guess my best bet's to go back.
>>12819443
I will try this also, along with less cleanser (in AM, apparently it helps.)

thanks!

Anonymous Tue Oct 10 19:25:54 2017 No.12822521
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How do I get red of the black dots and my red skin? I get really red skin after I shower (warm water) and a little after cleansing my face.

Face wash:
L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Pure Power Charcoal Face Wash

Exfoliator:
Benzac Blackheads Facial Scrub

Moisturizer:
Nivea Men Sensitive face cream

I use my exfoliator 2 times a week and wash my face twice a day + moisturize.

Tried all the hygiene suggestions already and tried some different products over the year. Acne got better but this red skin and dots on my cheeks and nose are really bothering me.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 06:19:44 2017 No.12823663 >>12822519 Not the anon you replied to, but I'm also in the UK and got given skinoren and it did fuck all for me either

Anonymous Wed Oct 11 07:31:55 2017 No.12823766
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Hello guys,

I have huge pore on my cheeks and I really don't know how to get ride of them. (Pic related but far less worse)

I've read that huge pore are caused because of oily skin, but I think that I have normal skin. I have no acne, or redness, juste huge pores on my cheeks and forehead.

Other question, I'm 21, should I start using night cream for preventing wrinkles ?

I have like 200e budget for this skincare.

I wanted to buy bioderma/avène/Clinic/Clarins products, are they good brands (specially clinic and clarins, treatments seems good)

All I was doing for now is
Wash
Tone
Moisturizer
Sunscreen

I'll buy aswell 1mask per week for re-hydrating the skin.

Please let me know what you think or link me something, I'll keep my research but if someone knows something I'll take it

thx

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 08:18:05 2017 No.12823849 Is there anything I can do about acne scars? Is laser treatment the only option?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 12:02:49 2017 No.12824175 >eat a lot of chocolate >touch face a lot especially during lectures FUCK

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 14:49:58 2017 No.12824526 >>12823766 up please

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 16:41:15 2017 No.12824766 >>12824526 You should also drink a lot of water and make sure to lightly wash your face with water a couple of times (at least 3) throughout the day. You should aso also avoid carbs, fat / fried foods and salt.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 18:28:02 2017 No.12825022 >>12822495 halp plz

Anonymous Wed Oct 11 19:09:45 2017 No.12825141
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People on leddit weren't helpful, does anyone here have some advice?

How do I fix pic related? I cannot stand having this redness/scarring/whatever in between my eyebrows.

My current routine that i've been on for several years is tazorac + aczone (still haven't completely outgrown my acne haha). I've been plucking stray hairs from my brow (mainly in between) since middle school. Could this be a source of the problem?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 11 19:35:00 2017 No.12825208 >>12816492 That's not keratosis, my sister has it on her legs. Gotta make sure you're clean, man. I would say use a loufa but don't rip your skin off. You my be delicate, and rub it nice.

Anonymous Wed Oct 11 22:14:13 2017 No.12825506

Girl here. Alright so I'm absolutely disgusting with my face and I probably wash it like once a week. I basically do everything you're not supposed to with skin, fall asleep with makeup on, touch my face constantly, etc. But I very rarely get any acne. My issue is though, my skin is crazy dry especially during winter, which then can cause a few zits on me. Suggestions for moisturizers?

Anonymous Wed Oct 11 23:14:04 2017 No.12825602

Yo /fa/. Lurker here, but thanks to the pastebin posted here, I've bought a comedone remover mainly for a few black heads in my nose, and this thing really hurts as I assume you gotta press real hard. Is that the correct way? It doesn't destroy your skin doing so?

Anonymous Thu Oct 12 11:42:24 2017 No.12826637
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>>12825602
>Is that the correct way?
generally not. poke them with a needle first really superficially. you can either just make a hole at the top, or wiggle the tip around a tiny bit inside the actual pore without piercing any skin. I made pic-related to explain it. do A or B, or both. then you can push them out easily.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 11:43:27 2017 No.12826641 >>12825141 >Could this be a source of the problem? yep use dermarolling or laser

Anonymous Thu Oct 12 12:57:52 2017 No.12826784

i have freckles
i dont want freckles
what do?
is there any way to sorta smooth out my complexion? also theyre not the /fa/ kind of freckles, my skin looks 30 years older than i am and i spend very little time in the sun

on that note, do you people wear sunscreen literally every time u go out? i have a twice-daily 15min walk in the sun as part of my commute

otherwise, sunhats? i need a hat that can protect my neck if im wearing a tshirt

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 13:12:59 2017 No.12826819 >>12826784 pic? also are you a grill or a guy? They may be more /fa/ than you think. Otherwise, Aveno makes really gentle "clear complexion" products that have worked for me in the past

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 13:29:22 2017 No.12826874 >>12826819 im a guy. its mostly my forehead and neck i care about. i guess theeres remannts of acne scarring in there too. ill look that up tho thanks

Anonymous Thu Oct 12 15:10:01 2017 No.12827144

>>12826784
>do you people wear sunscreen literally every time u go out?

I use a moisturizer with SPF 30 before my morning commute every day. During summer months I re-apply it at work before going home. I don't wear hats or sunglasses. I have god-tier youthful skin but I'll be honest I'm pretty sure most of it is genetic, my dad looks 15 years younget than he is and he never used any skincare shit. Also as time goes on I feel more and more like a homo faggot for still looking like a teenager (I'm 27) so don't feel that bad for looking older. I use Neutrogena visibly even daily moisturizer which should do exactly what you want, but like I said I didn't have blotchy skin to begin with.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 15:54:21 2017 No.12827250 >>12823766 if skin isn't irritated diet is causing this problem

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 16:13:03 2017 No.12827286 what is a good brand for general cleansers and moisturisers for daily use?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 18:06:24 2017 No.12827511 What are some really fucking expensive brands that are worth the price

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 12 19:28:30 2017 No.12827702 >>12821620 Now long have you been using your exfoliator? It can take up to a year for noticeable results. Otherwise, use a stronger chemical exfoliant or Vitamin C serums.

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 08:39:57 2017 No.12829122 >>12816492 Try washing your chest with good soap. I used to get that alot as a preteen but it went away after regularly using moisturizing bar soap like dove

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 09:24:27 2017 No.12829193 File: 4 KB, 225x225, download (1).png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How do I get rid of red nose marks caused by glasses?

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 09:45:06 2017 No.12829237 >>12829193 change glasses

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 10:08:46 2017 No.12829280 >>12827250 I eat around 1k2 kcal a day Veggies, eggs, fruits. going to the gym 3 days a week >>12824766 Will try it thx yeah I drink like one glass of water per day, I really don't know how to drink more I never think about it

Anonymous Fri Oct 13 13:33:40 2017 No.12829710

>>12816705
Any recommended body washes for body acne? Neutrogena has an SA 2% wash called "body clear" for example, may try it. Not interested in bar soap.

I have acne on my back and a little on my chest and shoulders. Also on chest and shoulders are a fuckload of blackhead/SF looking pores. Acne on face didn't respond to Stridex but Aczone worked.

Anonymous Fri Oct 13 13:48:40 2017 No.12829732

any recs for morning facial lotion WITHOUT spf. i have one with spf (cetaphil spf 50) and i have a pm cream (cerave night renewing) but there are days where i don't go outside at all so it feels like a waste to use my spf moisturizer if i'm not going outside.

i have normal to dry skin.

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 13:50:11 2017 No.12829735 >>12822495 Accutane?

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 15:13:53 2017 No.12829908 File: 91 KB, 1200x1500, microdermabrasion.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Has anyone tried a decent at home microdermabrasion device before ? Is it worth getting one?

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 16:33:03 2017 No.12830061 File: 175 KB, 640x1136, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What should I use to make this less red and to stop more spots?

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 13 17:51:34 2017 No.12830216 what should i eat / use to get more evenly coloured skin? more tanned i guess, but without going unprotected in sun. currently im so sickly pale

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 00:19:45 2017 No.12830890 >>12820064 bump

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 00:30:23 2017 No.12830909 guys ive got some reddish spots on my face, almost like blood vessels but certainly not acne. Assuming its not precancer, what can I do to get rid of em.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 00:47:09 2017 No.12830942 >>12829908 Id just get a chemical peel (perfect image has good shit on amazon). Same effect, less expensive, and probably more reliable.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 01:20:26 2017 No.12830989 >>12812518 sleep and hydration, a prescription retinoid cream followed by a hyaluronic acid serum, then a good general moisturizer. daily retinoid use may irritate your skin so use sparingly.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 02:51:34 2017 No.12831092 >>12813756 don't rub your eyes, and get some extra sleep/take more naps during the day. you could also give your eyes a break once in a while from your computer by applying a cold damp cloth to them for about 20 seconds.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 09:34:38 2017 No.12831549 >>12815213 get some Vitamin E ointment, senpai

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 12:48:27 2017 No.12831839 ive been using cerave foaming cleanser, am and pm moisturizer. It isnt available in Germany though can you rec some alternatives?

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 13:37:22 2017 No.12831933 >>12827702 A couple of months, it’s a BHA. I wanted to get a chemical peel but I don’t want a disgusting peeling face for a week at college

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 13:42:31 2017 No.12831945 >>12814689 lance them with a sterile needle and squeeze

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 13:43:34 2017 No.12831947 >>12815041 fragrance makes skincare useless

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 14:11:12 2017 No.12832014 >>12823766 Pore size is based on heat or blockages by dirt/dead skin usually. Exfoliate to clean your pores out (try a mask once a week) and use an astringent like witch hazel or a toner of some sort.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 14:12:33 2017 No.12832018 >>12825602 Be really careful: it's easy to scar your skin by digging into it with a metal tool. go to a beautician who will be trained on how to use them. Go to one in another town if your insecure.

Anonymous Sat Oct 14 14:14:15 2017 No.12832019

>>12830061
Eat less junk food if any at all, drink more water, clean your pillowcase on the regular.

To reduce the inflammation try distilled witch hazel or diluted tea tree oil.

That bunch on your chin, is that from shaving (not like you look bloody old enough) but it looks like razor burn to me. Just google proper shaving techniques.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 18:22:33 2017 No.12832697 >using anything but water on your face But why?

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 23:41:17 2017 No.12833380 Using proactive 3 step, acne been going away quick but reappearing at the same rate for few months now, thinking about suicide, thoughts?

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 14 23:42:37 2017 No.12833381 >>12816492 Female?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 01:04:29 2017 No.12833523 >>12812516 my skin started peeling should I peel it further?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 05:40:03 2017 No.12833951 >>12812516 Squeezed my nose for like an hour last night and so much shit came out I am thoroughly disgusted. It looks much better today. How the hell do I fix this?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 11:06:13 2017 No.12834422 >>12832697 Shit skin genetics tha require special care to not look subhuma

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 13:10:54 2017 No.12834619 How can I tell what skin type I am?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 14:13:43 2017 No.12834786 >>12821478 I have the cosrx blackhead power but I stopped when I started trying differin, will add that back. how do you like the ordinary's zinc and niacinamide? I was thinking of buying that and maybe their glycolic toner for my pih

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 16:40:14 2017 No.12835187 File: 970 KB, 1651x1101, tretinoin-cream.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12830989 What over the counter stuff would you recommend?

Anonymous Sun Oct 15 17:35:32 2017 No.12835299
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I went through a NEET depression phase and my skin looks like shit.

Right now I'm just washing with water, then using the Cetaphil basic cleanser, then leaving a film of 0.05 Tretinoin gel over night.

Is there anything else you would recommend?

I originally used the Retin-A gel too close to my eyes (basically right where Pic Related tells you not to apply it) and had a reaction. Starting over now with more care.

Is there any product that I can apply to that sensitive area around the eyes?

22 y/o, Caucasian male.

Anonymous Sun Oct 15 17:52:24 2017 No.12835357

>>12830989

Retinoin gel was definitely no good under the eyes. Too harsh, but I think I used it too frequently too. Are you saying the cream is ok?

I'm curious about the hyaluronic acid serum, are you recommending applying that to my whole face after Retina? or just the eyebag area.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 18:47:45 2017 No.12835463 File: 47 KB, 526x526, eyecancer.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] how do you get rid of these fuckers?

Anonymous Sun Oct 15 22:49:58 2017 No.12835963
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What do I call the pimples on the cheek area, nodulars, postules, cysts?

Also worth to go on accutane again? It kinda fucked me up mentally a bit, slight schizo episode for 2 days but it scared me and my family so fucking badly, had to go to a shrink and shit, was fine after I slept it off properly.
Was 2 months on it and had completely flawless skin for a bout 5-6 months..

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 15 22:56:05 2017 No.12835975 >>12835963 Here, also heard alot of good things about vit d3 supplements so getting one of those tomorrow finally, anyone really good experience with that here (acne wise)?

Anonymous Mon Oct 16 00:53:24 2017 No.12836198

how much does a skin care routine cost per month? and what sunscreens do you all use?
broke college student, but I'm 19 and haven't done anything and use minoxidil for hair which dries my skin out like crazy. I have almost visible lines on my forehead at fucking 19

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 02:18:46 2017 No.12836367 Are homemade face masks actually effective? I've been using a rice flour, raw organic honey and lemon mask. Is this actually doing anything or should I just buy masks?

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 07:23:50 2017 No.12836803 >>12814637 Look yourself in the mirror and stop being a delusional autistic sperglord

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 07:48:50 2017 No.12836819 >>12824175 Stop both you dirty-fingered fatass.

Anonymous Mon Oct 16 08:04:54 2017 No.12836845

>>12835963
Those are some big ass nodules, all right. You're the only one who can say whether or not "completely flawless skin" is worth the side effects.
If not, you could ask your dermatologist for a topical retinoid instead, or some other prescription treatment (Aczone worked great for me but I don't know if it'd be effective for a more severe case like yours).

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 08:15:58 2017 No.12836865 >>12821478 >>12834786 Opinions on the blackhead power liquid? Does it actually make a visible difference?

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 19:06:03 2017 No.12838431 Pls don't die thread

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 19:07:51 2017 No.12838438 >>12816492 Its difficult to tell the severity based on if its regional or not Going to need a full picture of your chest to confirm

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 20:15:22 2017 No.12838613 Best way to get razor burns.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 20:16:55 2017 No.12838615 Best way to get rid of razor burns

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 16 20:21:56 2017 No.12838622 >>12835463 turn them into glitter stars

Anonymous Mon Oct 16 20:26:33 2017 No.12838631

>>12820221
I haven't had a pimple in months :)

AM:
>Vichy Purete Thermale micellar water on a cotton pad
>spray with Thayers Witch Hazel
>CeraVe PM or Clean and Clear dual action moisturizer
>Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch sunscreen
>eyeliner, brow pencil, clear mascara, some concealer on old scars

PM:
>remove everything on my face with micellar water on a cotton round again
>spray with witch hazel again
>CeraVe PM or C&C moisturizer

before bed:
>CeraVe hydrating cleanser (usually in the shower after I work out)
>wipe with witch hazel on a cotton round
>CosRX bha
>CosRX aha
>the ordinary niacinamide and zinc serum
>the face shop rice ceramide emulsion
>vaseline on lips and under/around eyes

I drink a lot of water and don't consume much dairy, if that's relevant

every few weeks I'll also do a sheet mask, but that's more for a "spa day" than actual skincare

Anonymous Tue Oct 17 00:13:11 2017 No.12839168

>>12812516
Anyone have any experience using a microdermabrasion tool? I follow an ok routine but can't get rid of my blackheads so I'm thinking of buying link related.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HoMedics-MDA-100-EU-Radiance-Microdermabrasion/dp/B014Q1NWKI

Anonymous Tue Oct 17 04:32:50 2017 No.12839665
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I'm going to buy witch hazel, but does it matter if there's a scent? I've seen a lot of lavender ones floating around, as well as those marketed as "unscented". So long as the product is alcohol free, does fragrance really affect anything?
pic related is my current choice

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 17 10:31:00 2017 No.12840173 >>12820221 AM: >sunscreen PM: >rinse off sunscreen

Anonymous Tue Oct 17 12:50:20 2017 No.12840537
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What are the instructions for tazorac for use on mild acne? I started lifting and I'm getting acne again. I found an old tube of tazorac from a few years ago but it expired in May 2017, is it still good?

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 17 13:39:22 2017 No.12840638 >>12836198 bls respond not asking you to sum a potential routine or anything, just around how much you spend/what you use

Anonymous Tue Oct 17 15:40:38 2017 No.12840929

>>12840638
This varies heavily depending on how many different products are involved, and what kind. Plus, cost can be very hard to measure when you're experimenting with new products. It takes a fucking long time to figure out which products really work for you.

I'd say $15-40 a month is a rough expected value for a typical cleanse-moisturize routine, plus sunscreen and some kind of serum or toner or acne treatment.

Anonymous Tue Oct 17 20:24:18 2017 No.12841696

>>12812516
/skincare/ noob here, but I've got a job interview as a model this weekend. Been having a few pimples come up recently and I'd like some advice on how to keep them down. My skin is pretty good quality, not oily or anything but I do have minor acne. It's not that noticeable but considering I might be modelling for a little while I'd like to get on top of it. If anyone can reccomend an exfoliating cream that is not too expensive and has no alcohol or other irritants that would be great. Needs to be easily accessible as I don't have the time to wait for an online shipment. I live in Australia so if any fellow cobbers have some tips that would be lovely. I can post pics when I get home.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 17 20:39:48 2017 No.12841722 File: 50 KB, 700x500, b81.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Best way to treat deep acne scars at home??? Only shit i use are a vitamin c serum and retinol moisturizer

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 18 00:33:03 2017 No.12842286 bump

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 18 00:38:24 2017 No.12842301 >>12840638 I'm around $45-$50 a month >>12838631

Anonymous Wed Oct 18 01:37:48 2017 No.12842439
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>>12816492
>>12818918
>>12819420
>>12820064
>>12821620
>>12830061
>>12835963
Go on a cold-pressed juice cleanse for 1-2 weeks (2 weeks when you have very heavy acne). After the cleanse, I recommend going vegan and having a very high vegetable and fruit intake. Also, do not consume anything with unhealthy sugars in it lik chocolate, coke, cereal, white bread, candy, etc. Lastly, I highly recommend the Dead Sea Mineral face wash from Dr. Organic (pic related).

Anonymous Wed Oct 18 01:48:48 2017 No.12842462

I have these extra itchy dry patches on my skin. I highly suspect that it's because I have hard water. I've been using straight-up olive oil all over my body, face, & hair before I shower and Vaseline on my face after I shower, but none of this helps much. It just makes the non-dry parts of my skin look great. I stopped using anything that would dry my skin as well. I don't know what else to do since I can't get a water softening system installed where I live. Even then, I don't know if that's actually what's causing it, although I'm sure that it's contributing a lot. Help?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 18 08:49:07 2017 No.12842944 >>12838631 What's your skin type senpai?

Anonymous Wed Oct 18 11:03:46 2017 No.12843173

For anyone struggling with razor burn/ irritated acne from shaving, using a DE razor is not just a meme. I thought all hope was lost for me because I have extremely sensitive skin and curly hair (which is more prone to razor burn because of how it grows) and shaving with a DE razor felt like it was having no effect, of not making my acne worse. It turns out the blades I was using were complete shit and were basically dull straight out of the package. I bought some highly rated cheap blades online and the different is HUGE. It's so smooth now, I love it. So if shaving with a DE razor isn't helping your skin, make sure you're not using shitty blades. Also use a pre shave oil, I use coconut oil and it works great.

Anonymous Wed Oct 18 12:05:55 2017 No.12843305
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Hello /fa/. I have a couple questions

I've noticed a positive difference ever since I started exfoliating (twice a week) cleansing my face, then using a toner and moisturizing and using a sun cream (blocks both UVA and UVB).

First question: Are these brands ok? I'm using a Simple toner and cleanser, Nivea moisturizer/nivea kids sunscreen and a clean and clear exfoliator.

Also, Do I have to repeat the routine at night? I usually just wash my face. It might get expensive, doing it twice a day.

Also, please rate my skin. I have a couple of blemishes, these lil red spots. idk what they are but I think they might need surgical removal. Also I have really dark and wrinkly baggy eyes and idk what to do about those either.

Thank you.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 18 12:08:53 2017 No.12843312 >>12843305 OH, and another thing: I heard taking a shower every day is bad for your skin and destroys the horny layer. is this true? I shower every two days.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 18 12:15:29 2017 No.12843325 Is it possible to become paler?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 18 13:36:11 2017 No.12843443 >>12819283 I use lush products and shea butter and drink water and my skin is near to perfect.

Anonymous Wed Oct 18 20:09:39 2017 No.12844422
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I have some questions about exfoliation.

>2-4 times a week just before sleeping is usually fine. If you shave your face, everywhere the razor runs over is exfoliated.
Does this mean I should exfoliate immediately after shaving? I usually shave in the morning. Is exfoliating the face first thing in the morning any different than right before bed?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 00:59:04 2017 No.12844995 Any recommendations skincare-wise what to apply before/after going to the gym or jogging?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 01:10:56 2017 No.12845013 >>12835463 laser, be glad you dont have these on your dick like me

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 01:14:58 2017 No.12845016 Im 23 and never did skincare. Theres no problem with my skin. I never wash my face. I just wash it with water. Is that normal? Im afraid if i get into skincare, its going to have a bad effect on my skin cause im not used to it

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 01:34:31 2017 No.12845031 >>12843325 Avoid the sun.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 01:51:15 2017 No.12845047 File: 1.67 MB, 2576x1932, 20171019_020106.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I only use moisturizer once a week or 2,pic without showering for almost 2 days >skinlets Anyways whats the best homemade exfoliating mask

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 01:55:41 2017 No.12845054 >>12845016 I’d just use sunscreen if I were you, a good one. Less usually means better

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 02:12:56 2017 No.12845073 >>12845054 So its normal for me to not be into skincare and not wash my face? How often should i put suncreen? I only put one when im in the beach

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 09:13:52 2017 No.12845533 I get cyst breakouts when I get stressed. The thing is, with my life the way it is right now, I don't know how to not be stressed. How the fuck do I overcome an issue like stress? Am I supposed to see a psychologist or something?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 09:45:21 2017 No.12845560 >>12829735 i don't think i can get accutane in the UK, also its not that bad i think but still bothers me. Plus knucklepads/garrods are nly removeable by surgery i guess unless i choose to live with em.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 09:51:49 2017 No.12845566 >>12812518 you can't. they're caused by the shape of your facial bones or fat distribution priority, both of which are entirely genetic.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 09:53:28 2017 No.12845567 >>12823849 water fasting makes acne scars go away for some

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 09:57:06 2017 No.12845575 >>12845533 Seeing a mental health professional or going to a support group might be good for you (or anyone) in general. You don't have to have or be given any kind of diagnosis.

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 10:02:49 2017 No.12845580

>>12845016
IMO the most common mistakes people make are either using products that they don't need or using products that they do need but too often. You are right in a way - you shouldn't get too much into it, especially if you have no problems are you are.
That said you can potentially see some skin quality improvement by using a light cleanser (Cerave, Cetaphil, any other brand that makes neutral non-agitating stuff) combined with a moisturizer (again, as clinical as possible, no need for any fancy shit). No need to go crazy, try doing it twice a week at first.

>>12845533
Not sure if it sounds stupid but honestly just sit down in a quiet room, write down every single thing that bothers you/you need to do and work on solving your problems. The way I see it is that stress usually disappears if you know you're working towards a solution and know you're doing your best and you shouldn't be bothered about things that aren't in your control.
A psychologist can help, but nothing helps more than learning to be your own psychologist, try it. Feel well either way.

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 10:25:46 2017 No.12845631

>>12845580
>write down every single thing that bothers you/you need to do and work on solving your problems
Thanks - the thing is, my main source of stress is career related. I know that if I can just land a new goddamn job, my stress will disappear, but it's taking ages, and until I land that job, I have to deal with my day to day life that remains in chaos

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 10:26:49 2017 No.12845632 >>12845575 >support group what kind? is this something arranged through a doctor?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 10:38:32 2017 No.12845648 File: 119 KB, 1080x1276, sam dezz.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How do I get skin like this? Retin-a?

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 10:51:14 2017 No.12845666
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>>12845631
First off, don't tie your well-being to a condition i.e. "once I land that job, my stress will disappear" because that's just a temporary solution until the next time life throws you a shitty hand - which usually happens, especially if you're the kind of person who does shit.

Second of all, achieving your goals is much harder when on top of what you need to do you add a blanket of stress and anxiety.

Own your life my man, don't let some monkey-tier mechanism in your brain take your feelings hostage for anything. It all fades away anyway and we're just few of countless nameless humans to wander this galaxy in between the non-existence before our birth and the one after our death.

Take 5 minutes to relax whenever you feel stressed, just focus on your breathing and think of how mortal your problems are.

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 12:24:04 2017 No.12845821

>>12845580
Im just really afraid of having bad skin esp open pores. Cause when i look in the mirror im seeing open pores BUt its not that bad and not obvious unlike other people.

Anyway i tried cetaphil facial cleanser before. I liked it cauxe its light and not sticky. But they say if u get into skincare u have to commit or else ur skin would be bad. So i sticked to just not using any products.

So should i take ur advice to use cetaphil facial cleanser twice a week? Im realt afraid i might stop and be lazy one day and get bad skin

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 12:59:25 2017 No.12845876 >>12827511 SK-ii, Sunday Riley, Pericone

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 13:01:21 2017 No.12845881 >>12833951 BHA everyday + weekly charcoal masks

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 13:19:25 2017 No.12845915

Is sunscreen really worth it? I fucking hate having to put on sunscreen every morning, I never really liked having to put on sunscreen anywhere on my body and that's one thing but having to apply it on my face is so disgusting. Not to mention it makes my face feel and look more oily than usual. I mean, if its truly as beneficial for your skin as people keep saying it is, I guess I am gonna do it but damn, it feels horrible.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 13:19:50 2017 No.12845917 >>12845915 try a moisturizer with SPF

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 13:22:10 2017 No.12845920 >>12845917 Thanks, that might feel better. Is there a particular one you would recommend?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 16:58:45 2017 No.12846383 >>12812516 For acne can u recommend any good products cleanser exfolitor astringent moisturizing etc Thanx

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 17:21:04 2017 No.12846433

>>12845648
Yeah. Just a piece of advice, stick with 0.025%. It's just as effective as the higher doses but with drastically less irritation. Not to mention that higher doses give you shiny, plastic like artificial looking skin that ended up being permanent for some people who went completely overkill with Retin-A.

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 19 17:58:17 2017 No.12846502 >>12843312 >>12843305 It's been a day please respond...

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 20:47:43 2017 No.12846858

>>12845821
I think you should remember that skin in general (and yours especially if you don't suffer any problems) is resilient - it's a live thing that constantly renews so besides scarring there aren't a lot of ways to permanently damage it - there's almost nonexistent risk of damaging your skin especially if all you use are neutral cleansers and moisturizer without any unneeded active compounds.

The point to skincare is to give your skin the best conditions to heal and grow. Generally speaking my skin doesn't have any unusual problems and I can totally have decent skin by just washing it with water - but when I cleanse and moisturize it goes beyond just being fine and gets to the point where it has a healthy "glow" to it and gets compliments, eventually even the tiniest bits of discoloration that I got from some acne during my teenage years faded away.

You should try it - if anything happens (and I don't think anything will t b h) you can just stop and it shouldn't take long before it goes back to normal.

Anonymous Thu Oct 19 21:03:20 2017 No.12846877

>>12843305
Your skin looks fine,
I personally had a routine similar to yours - even used the same cleanser and same nivea products at some point - and I found that using less products (dropping down to only cleansing and moisturizing) gave me much better results - in my opinion skin needs to be given a break from too much messing with so it can properly grow, reach natural pH and hydrate itself.
THAT SAID, if what you're doing works for you than keep going by all means, but if one day you find yourself at the point I did - which is that no matter how strictly and long you stick to your routine you always seem to be battling back blemishes - you should possibly consider the idea that you're creating those blemishes by not allowing your skin enough of a break to heal and try and use less harsh products or at least slightly less often - especially exfoliation and toner which imo a lot of people overdo - I explain my logic a bit more here >>12846858
and here >>12845580

>>12843312
As long as you don't scrub your face harshly every time you shower it should be fine, also try not to use water that's too hot since it can dry and irritate your skin.

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 01:22:38 2017 No.12847219 Hey, guys what vitamin C serum do tou recommend?

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 07:27:30 2017 No.12847552 >>12847219 A multivitamin. And don't go over 500 mg a day

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 08:43:46 2017 No.12847654 how do i stop touching my face when it gets itchy or something

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 09:11:47 2017 No.12847686 >>12847654 Use tissue or handkerchief if you really have the urge to itch.

Anonymous Fri Oct 20 09:28:11 2017 No.12847711

>>12846858
The point im geting in your statement is that taking care of your skin will make it the best it can possibly look. But if theres no problem and it just looks "okay", then its just that... it just looks okay. Which im totally fine with. If it looks this okay for the longest time, im fine with that.

Im not sure if this is the point you want to put out but idk

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 11:21:32 2017 No.12847878 >>12843305 why would you use a toner AFTER exfoliating

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 12:17:33 2017 No.12847950 >>12845016 skincare is about the treatment of skin problems, if you have no problems just use sunscreen for preventive purposes

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 12:20:41 2017 No.12847957 >>12847552 multivitamins are completely useless, and the evidence is so overwhelming that not even broscience gymcels think it's useful anymore

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 13:04:02 2017 No.12848020 >>12820064 Witch hazel toner. If your skin is sensitive, use an aloe vera based one. You might have to go to whole foods or something for it though.

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 13:08:13 2017 No.12848025 >>12847686 what's wrong with touching your face?

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 13:31:41 2017 No.12848066 File: 1.10 MB, 2576x1932, IMG_2289.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What should I do about the area around my mouth? I use face wash once a day right now but that's it.

Anonymous Fri Oct 20 14:59:57 2017 No.12848270
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Any advice foe KPRF?

Every cream I have been prescribed supposedly only has adverse effects in less than 2% of patients, but I always get flare ups whenever I apply any sort of cream to my face and it makes it worse

I'm a complete skin noob, so I want to know if I'm just doing it wrong. I get out of bed in the morning and rub a pea sized drop on each cheek for my current medication

Am I supposed to wash my fave before applying anything or something like that?

One of the few things that makes my skin feel better and look a bit better is shaving

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 16:37:13 2017 No.12848455 >>12839665 the scent from thayer's fades fairly quick

Anonymous Fri Oct 20 17:02:10 2017 No.12848492

>>12848066
The vast majority of advice you get is going to be bullshit. That goes for everybody struggling with acne in this thread, not just you. Everybody who's practicing good hygiene, that is (and if you wash once a day and also shower regularly, you are practicing reasonably good hygiene). In addition to washing, make sure you're being sensible about stuff like changing your pillowcase, but that's about it.

Specific skincare products or regimens, lists of foods to eat or avoid - no matter how much people swear by their precious little pet remedy, it's all largely bullshit. Especially dietary recommendations. Let me repeat this for everybody: although obviously it's good to eat healthy for other reasons, the majority of the evidence suggests DIET HAS VIRTUALLY NO EFFECT ON ACNE.

Although poor hygiene can make it worse than it otherwise would be, the main causes of acne are genetic and have nothing to do with your lifestyle, and that's backed up by a lot of research. At its heart, acne isn't a skincare problem, it's a bacterial infection that some people are just genetically predisposed to, lucky you. When people are just DEAD SURE that cutting out greasy food or washing with eucalyptus oil or praying to Vishnu at midnight cured their acne that's 99% confirmation bias.

So if you have acne and it just isn't going away, what do you do? Same as if you have any other chronic bacterial infection, go to the fucking doctor. Their first suggestion will not be accutane, by the way - almost certainly they'll put you on antibiotics first. Because acne isn't really a skincare problem, it's a disease. A mild one but still a disease.

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 19:48:23 2017 No.12848771 >>12847219 The one from Timeless is pretty great and a cheap dupe for the Skinceuticals one, just make sure you get it from their website where things are made fresh and not from Amazon's oldass stock.

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 19:54:59 2017 No.12848784 >>12816492 S T R A Y A T R A Y A

>>	Anonymous Fri Oct 20 23:57:55 2017 No.12849142 Is there a laser/light treatment that works with cyst acne?

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 00:52:25 2017 No.12849211 >>12812518 botox for any wrinkle

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 02:16:15 2017 No.12849345 File: 35 KB, 343x364, 1438096646677.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12847957 >the evidence is so overwhelming that I couldn't be bothered to include any to support my claim.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 05:37:57 2017 No.12849507 Do you still need to apply sunblock on skin even if you stay inside the house? What about when sleeping?

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 10:22:37 2017 No.12849819 Anyone here use bb cream? I'm already very pale, but I want to be as pale as possible. Any recommendations

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 10:56:23 2017 No.12849881 i have some bad acne scars has anyone tried dr dennis gross + vitamin c serum as a treatment?

Anonymous Sat Oct 21 12:00:25 2017 No.12850019

I got good results from this method trying to get rid of sebaceous filaments. Instantly made a difference.

1. Rub dry face with Lemon Peeling Gel (SecretKey)
2. Apply BHA liquid, I used COSRX BHA blackhead power liquid
3. let it soak in for about 10 minutes.
4. Apply clay mask to face. I'v tried several, but Indian healing clay+ applce cider vinegar seems to work the best. It's really drying and tightening so only use it once in a while.
5. Wait 15 minutes, then wash off the mask
6. Apply any kind of moisturizer, since this shit will seriously dry out your face.

And then most of my sebaceous filaments were gone, and the ones that remained were a lot less noticeable.

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 13:40:45 2017 No.12850178 my face is a MESS. its literally 80% red and 20% white because acne scars. i feel like i dont drink enough water and im going ot start drinking 6 water bottles a day. how many water bottles do u guys drinK?

>>	Anonymous Sat Oct 21 13:58:00 2017 No.12850207 >>12849507 no, depends what reflects inside your house, but usually no. Even if I go outside for 5 minutes I'll put it on though

Anonymous Sat Oct 21 20:39:32 2017 No.12851133

>>12850178
get a large water bottle, preferably 2 liters, but at least one
you want to lower the barrier to drinking by as much as possible so it becomes second nature, an ambient action. if you don't care about plastic, one with a straw makes this easier. I drink like 4 liters+ a day

Anonymous Sat Oct 21 20:54:12 2017 No.12851168

My daily skin routine each day has been Cetaphil cleanser & moisturizer in both the morning and night, and some benzoyl peroxide only at night after applying the moisturizer. I'm looking to stop using benzoyl peroxide and to maybe switch my moisturizer too, as I have sensitive acne-prone skin with eczema, but I feel like the cetaphil moisturizer makes my skin look too greasy. Is it possible that I'm just putting too much on? But yeah, what else should I add in my routine in place of benzoyl peroxide to not get acne? And how can I make my skin more pale/white?

Anonymous Sat Oct 21 21:59:22 2017 No.12851315

>>12845920
Don't listen to that other anon, moisturizers (even with SPF added) don't contain enough to have the effects of real sunscreen. If you don't like the feel of the sunscreens you've been using, keep trying different sunscreens. Lower SPF usually feels better on the skin and most people shouldn't need more than 30 when it's not super hot outside.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 04:17:57 2017 No.12851909 Anyone know a good makeup remover for waterproof makeup?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 08:10:00 2017 No.12852235 What's better for cystic acne out of AHA vs BHA? I'd be using it to complement benzoyl peroxide. Can laser help for cystic acne?

Anonymous Sun Oct 22 08:50:29 2017 No.12852295
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i walked in to store to buy pic related to nuke single line wrinkle on my forehead and severe(like 45 yo old) severe wrinkles under my eye. sweet sales person there insisted and pressured me in to NOT buying it saying im too young for that level of product and send me to some basic moisturizer. wash she right? im 18 btw

>>	unmoralfag Sun Oct 22 09:15:47 2017 No.12852323 >>12848025 Not op. But the oils from your hand is going to absolutely kill your skin.

>>	unmoralfag Sun Oct 22 09:18:15 2017 No.12852328 >>12848492 Not op but here is a source for the diet bullshit. Done by, no other. Havard Health. https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/acne.html

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 10:12:46 2017 No.12852396 >>12830061 Use another color in paint

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 11:36:38 2017 No.12852567 >>12848492 >DIET HAS VIRTUALLY NO EFFECT ON ACNE. That's not what the research says. Read the sticky.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 13:09:16 2017 No.12852762 >>12849881 I have and didn't notice any difference in my hyperpigmentation. I've been using the Drunk Elephant one for about 6 months and the spots are fading.

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 13:57:38 2017 No.12852860 >>12851909 I use the Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm and it gets everything, and I use a super-waterproof Japanese mascara everyday

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 14:04:35 2017 No.12852871 >>12845881 Give me products please! =)

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 14:56:22 2017 No.12852998 >>12833381 gender is an illusion

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 16:22:40 2017 No.12853198 >>12847878 t-that's what I was told. Exfoliate, cleanse, astrigent/toner after and then moisturizer, right?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 19:01:41 2017 No.12853588 how to cure crows feet it's not too bad but when I smile or laugh too hard, they're definitely there

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 21:34:21 2017 No.12853904 Do i really need to reapply my spf 30 moisturizer every 2 hours?

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 22:33:19 2017 No.12854036 File: 28 KB, 680x383, man of culture.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12814637

>>	Anonymous Sun Oct 22 23:38:06 2017 No.12854180 >>12852328 How are you gonna sit there and cite one sentence with no context from drugs.com? Is that really enough proof for you to justify your shitty diet and god-given acne?

Anonymous Sun Oct 22 23:45:59 2017 No.12854200

>>12848492
>>12852328
Learn to science:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4884775/pdf/PDIA-33-27313.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15692464
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17083856
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18194824
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/86/1/107.full.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20822969

Really, if anyone here hasn't tried completely cutting out all dairy from their diet for a month or so, you're fighting an uphill battle.

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 00:01:21 2017 No.12854233

>>12816751
Make sure you exfoliate your skin a few times a week, and try to use a moisturizer close to your skin's natural oils, such as using jojoba oil. Most lotion sold in the market does more ham to your skin than good. My advice is always come as close to being natural as possible; your skin will really appreciate it. As for your skin actually producing the sweat; it might be genetic, so just blot your face a few times throughout the day and you shouldn't look too greasy.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 00:03:32 2017 No.12854237 >>12819611 witch hazel is great; although i much prefer rose water. much softer on the skin and smells great. Fun fact; chicks used to drink tons of witch hazel to abort their babies at home.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 00:07:36 2017 No.12854243 >>12822495 i've found that baby lotion makes my skin really fucking soft. also st ives exfoliating scrub is really good. make sure you use a toner before you moisturize (mario badescu is a good brand for toners).

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 00:10:41 2017 No.12854248

>>12825506
argan oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil are all natural, good for the skin, and great moisturizers. if you really need some hard ass moisture, slap some shea butter on but be prepared to look greasy for a few hours while your skin absorbs it.

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 00:17:21 2017 No.12854259

i have very sensitive skin. i do everything and then some for my skin EXCEPT wear sun screen. i never have break outs or anything, but i wanna treat my skin as well as possible. i'm always afraid to wear sun screen on my face all day because all the sunscreens i have tried even if meant for the face, have smelled weird and have made me look greasy. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good sun screen i could pick up at a store here on the east coast in america?

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 01:20:34 2017 No.12854373

Why is my fucking face so dry when I get out of the shower? I have trouble focusing because it's so bad. In the shower I only do a light splash or sometimes a little cleanser and I drink at least 80 oz of water a day so I don't see where the problem could be.
I'm using coconut oil to relieve it but I shouldn't have to rely on extra means for what should be naturally produced oil.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 01:23:33 2017 No.12854379 >>12845566 You can always lose fat

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 01:35:03 2017 No.12854396 >>12854373 Does your house have hard water? That could be it.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 02:12:57 2017 No.12854446 >>12854396 Fuck, it's definitely that. What can I do?

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 02:15:58 2017 No.12854448
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>>12812516
I know this isn't the fuckin medical advice thread, but I'm struggling with a horrible full-body itch that looks like it might be dyshidrotic eczema or some kind of folliculitis. I'm itchy every day and every night, I can't get sleep, yadda yadda. It's on my feet, my thighs, my calves, my knees, my hands, my arms, and my ass. I'm also very suspicious that I have it on my scalp, too. Pic related if you think you're smarter than my dermatologist, which you probably are, because she treated me for literally everything else. I've spent like $200 on doctor fees and treatments for fungal, bacterial, and parasitic infections over the last 3 months.

Anyway, I'm planning on taking care of the skin on the precious few areas that aren't all blistered up and itchy, in the hopes that they do not blister up and become itchy. Never done any kind of skin care before, and I'm currently headed down the rabbit hole of eczema-safe moisturizers. Anyone with experience in this area would be a godsend.

In the same vein, I'd love to follow the sticky, but I don't want to run out to fucking Target and buy the first thing called "moisturizer" or "face wash" out of fear that I may react to whatever bullshit they put in it to make it cheaper. I don't have eczema on my face though, so I think I can get away with ignoring any kind of special moisturizers or creams (I'll cross the bridge if I ever get to it). Is there a /fa/-approved kit or something out there that has everything I'll need? Anything that would be good on sensitive/dry skin specifically?

Thanks so much.

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 02:27:43 2017 No.12854461

>>12854448
Oh, one thing about this shit that drives me fucking insane: the blisters are only VERY mildly discolored and only a few of them are outright red. If you're having trouble seeing them, look at your screen from the side instead of head-on and you'll see it's pretty lumpy.

Sorry to clog this up with my fucking medical problems but I'm beyond done with the itching.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 06:07:27 2017 No.12854727 >>12854448 Wow scratch that my gf just told me she got bug bites after staying overnight. I'm gonna call an exterminator. Kinda relieved now. What a nightmare that was...been itching since July.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 06:30:45 2017 No.12854765 >>12854727 you would've been better off if it was a skin problem. good luck

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 06:33:32 2017 No.12854772 Accidentally bought cetaphil moisturizing lotion instead of the cerave one recommended in the op. It's a decent brand so it should be okay right?

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 07:21:13 2017 No.12854830 I have extremely fast greasing skin and I noticed the best way to combat it is to just not use any product at all. Cold water is all you need for healthy skin.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 07:29:55 2017 No.12854848 >>12854727 >Kinda relieved now WOW. You're absolutely fucked, mate. Some weird as fuck skincare condition would be preferable

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 07:35:02 2017 No.12854861 >>12854727 My cousin got some bug bites on holiday in Australia and they haven't disappeared for months. She's been to a doctor and they said they'll disappear eventually.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 07:35:54 2017 No.12854863 File: 602 KB, 1080x1920, Snapchat-641615528.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] washing daily, diet changes, etc. have failed me, what's next /fa/gs most of my acne is built up around my mouth and in between my eyebrows

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 07:40:07 2017 No.12854869
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>>12819420
Water does it? Hot only or cold too?
Does it itch? Looks erythematous, not acne. If it doesn't respond to acne treatment, talk to a doctor. It might be what's known as butterfly rash which the classical differential symptom of lupus. It's also present in some other inflammatory disorders. Or it could be garden variety dermatitis/eczema in which case prescription steroid creams.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 07:43:14 2017 No.12854872 They don't sell cerave or cetaphil here. What's the best out of Avene, La Roche posay, Eucerin and sebamed? I have dry skin.

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 09:51:33 2017 No.12855023 >>12848492 Are antibiotics actually a legit fix? My understanding is that once you finish the course, the acne will return

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 09:52:36 2017 No.12855027 >>12852235 bump

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 11:34:44 2017 No.12855221 >>12854863 >what's next /fa/gs A dermatologist

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 13:14:44 2017 No.12855462

after using minoxidil for a year I look unhealthy as fuck despite taking better care of myself than normal and look about 5 years older despite xonstant sunscreen and skincare. Should I get off it? I'm really thinking the minoxidil is the culprit just due to how it's working well, causing me to grow hair in places like my for head or around my eyes, and I hear tons of similar stories from other people

Anonymous Mon Oct 23 15:36:09 2017 No.12855828
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small bumps on cheek area. not very red. wat do? (on a side note, my acne used to be pretty bad but la roche posay acne kit helped a lot pretty quickly. you guys ever heard of this stuff?)

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 15:37:01 2017 No.12855830 >>12854861 medically he's fine, we're saying he's fucked because if he's constantly been getting bit at his house and his gf is complaining (she might have them too now) he probably has bed bugs or fleas which is HORRIBLE to get rid of

>>	Anonymous Mon Oct 23 17:52:28 2017 No.12856126 >>12815736 It is full of alcohol, you probably shouldn't do that. Maybe look into Latisse instead.

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 02:49:37 2017 No.12857188

>>12855830
Ya I'm REALLY hoping I didn't give them to her. It seems to be a very mild infestation - none of my roommates are struggling with any kind of infestation even after 2 months of living in the house. We're both calling the exterminator - very good local guy, affordable, experienced.

ANYWAY back on topic, I went out to walmart and was hunting for stuff to get. Does "moisturizing body wash" count as moisturizer? I couldn't find anything that was just moisturizer or just exfoliator, and there was no astringent whatsoever. I'm a hairless blond fuccboi with 1 beard hair and 2 mustache hairs that I keep in check with a pair of scissors, so I'm gonna need a real exfoliator.

Should I just shop online? Are there any good chains that will sell quality skin care products? There are a couple specialty shops (There's a Lather near my workplace that I keep meaning to go visit, but I just know it's gonna be stupidly pricey), would they be good?

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 03:59:26 2017 No.12857263

>>12857188
Really? I know walmart usually has some skincare shit at least. Also, moisturizing body wash does not count kek. Anyway, Target usually has cetaphil/cerave which is decent and not very expensive. They have an ok selection in general. You can also try Ulta or Sephora but it'd be a bit more expensive. When in doubt, there's nothing wrong with buying online. If there's certain products you want, look them up online and see if you can find it. If they have local pickup at a store location near you it's probably instock irl.

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 04:03:54 2017 No.12857268

>>12857263
Also, astringents can be shit like rose water or witch hazel too. i use a lavender witch hazel that my sister makes and sells for a decent price which is fucking amazing and makes my face smell ridiculously good. I've never used just random bottles of witch hazel though so idk about that but I assume there's probably similar shit like what my sister makes at target or something.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 04:06:42 2017 No.12857271 File: 95 KB, 610x343, only-at-walmart-72693.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Can I get Accutane from a doctor or does it need to be a dermo? If so do I need a referral from a doctor or can I just call up?

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 04:24:14 2017 No.12857299 File: 1.57 MB, 716x1743, IMG_20171024_034916496.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I look super tired most of the time. Any way to alleviate eye bags and nasolabial folds?

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 04:42:59 2017 No.12857323 >>12857299 Nice try you cant mindcontrol me

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 05:40:51 2017 No.12857379 >>12857299 stop being a white male goblin

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 06:27:33 2017 No.12857431 >>12857299 They're not really noticeable in either of those pics.

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 06:47:50 2017 No.12857448
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>>12857299
You look "tired/sad" because of the inclination of your eyes and eyebrows.

Nothing wrong about that, if you wasn´t also sad and insecure inside.

Let your hair grow and it will suit your head better.

You would be the kind of exotic pale guy.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 09:34:24 2017 No.12857674 Anyone here use Biore sunscreens? They have significant alcohol content, but I've seen nothing but rave reviews on Leddit. Is alcohol really that bad for your skin?

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 10:17:49 2017 No.12857736 File: 9 KB, 253x582, images (12).jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12857674 Here's the sunscreen I wanna try to be specific.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 14:12:20 2017 No.12858200 File: 91 KB, 626x1500, 71XPNBY7QKL._SL1500_.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12857736 That one is pretty decent. Stay away from pic related though. Far more alcohol than the white bottle one and it leaves your face more shiny.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 15:01:31 2017 No.12858281 >>12812518 nutrition

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 16:42:36 2017 No.12858493 >>12857188 Update for anyone who cares: No bugs. Suspicion is now on my detergent.

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 17:20:27 2017 No.12858594
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I got this scar, and I want it to lighten more. I've been using Truskin Naturals vitamin c serum (someone bought it for me, idk if it's good) and then nivea creme in the blue tin. Anything more I can do? The scar is about 5 months old.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 24 18:24:54 2017 No.12858758 >>12854379 which would make the problem worse you fucking idiot.

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 23:38:25 2017 No.12859349

>>12854200
Oh, that would explain why my milk-chugging dairy whore ass stopped breaking out: I switched to whole milk for dietary reasons when I began lifting. I kept thinking you were all spouting bullshit because I drink literally a gallon of milk every day (I'm 6'8", so I can get away with that) and my skin has never been clearer. I figured I was just a special little milk snowflake who could drink milk without breaking out.

By the way, that "science" is nearly all questionnaires. The two studies I'd consider legitimately scientific (aka, randomized subjects, double-blind, etc. etc.) don't mention milk at all. While I do believe that it's still a valid result, and that cutting out skim milk WILL improve your acne, it's stupid to say "learn to science" and then not read your own research. The only way to know something like this for sure is to control their diets completely and then have an outside observer count the lesions. Until then, it's still just a theory.

Anonymous Tue Oct 24 23:40:21 2017 No.12859352

>>12854448
no joke i had this bad too not too long ago. thought it mightve been body lice. wash all sheets etc. worst effected places for me were legs, escpecially back of knees, and arms, mainly forearms. it went away on its on and i never found out what it was

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 02:42:23 2017 No.12859633 >>12858200 Thanks senpai What's your skin type? Do you think it would break out acne-prone skin?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 03:05:33 2017 No.12859659 >>12857431 >>12857448 Thanks

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 03:59:35 2017 No.12859718 >>12858200 Ayy lmao That's because that's for the BODY you baka. Aqua rich watery ESSENCE is the one you want for the face.

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 05:56:43 2017 No.12859845

I've been taking the most care of skin as I've ever done before and yet my skin is the worst.

Twice daily for the past 2.5 weeks I've been using:
Cleaners- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Toner- StriDex Medicated Pads,
Moisturizer- Benzac Daily Facial Moisturiser SPF 15+

I've been changing pillow cases weekly and drinking a fair amount of water but my skin is breaking out worse than ever
.
any ideas what could be going wrong?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 08:42:40 2017 No.12860138 Best facial cleansers, exfoliates, and moisturizers that are paraben free?

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 09:49:16 2017 No.12860259

Does anyone have any advice for inflammation on the hairline? I used to get dandruff all over my scalp, but I used nizoral shampoo for a while and it went away. Then I stopped using nizoral and the dandruff hasn’t come back on my scalp, except for on my hairline. Nizoral doesn’t help. It’s like 3 patches of itchy redness and inflammation with a bit of flaking. For reference I have sebhoric dermatitis on my cheeks that I keep controlled with a cream the dermatologist gave me. I’ve tried putting this cream on my hairline but it doesn’t really help. In any case I’m going back to the dermatologist soon any way but just wanted to hear if anyone had any advice.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 11:41:01 2017 No.12860498 >>12860259 I think I might have something similar. For me, it went away with a few showers using ordinary head-and-shoulders. So I haven't used that, go for it.

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 11:53:29 2017 No.12860521

>>12835963
>2 months

An accutane treatment last from 6-7 months to a year, depending on the dosage.

If you do it for a shorter period the risk of relapse is much higher.

Also it's recommended to start with a low doasge and work up from there so you avoid an initial outbreak and the secondary effects.

I'm on it now btw

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 12:03:14 2017 No.12860546 >>12859845 There's probably an ingredient in one of your skincare that your skin has allergic to.

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 12:30:04 2017 No.12860599

Any advice for redness/scarring from old acne? I used to have it pretty bad, did Accutane and now I see a breakout maybe once every few months. But I still have some dark spots/redness and scarring.
Right now I just use a mild cleanser and exfoliate every 2 days or so. Thanks for any advice.

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 12:39:07 2017 No.12860620

>>12816492
In the US you can get Differin (adapalene) over the counter for relatively cheap. It's a topical retinoid. Keep using moisturizer (apply after if doing together).

Retinoids tend to make things a little worse before they get better so stick with it.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 12:52:34 2017 No.12860661 File: 547 KB, 1441x1720, 20171025_125138.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How do I deal with dark circles under my eyes. It looks like I'm wearing makeup it's so bad.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 12:56:16 2017 No.12860670 >>12860661 Forgot to add that I drink well over the suggested daily water intake and I get 9 hours of sleep every single night like >>12830989 suggested at the top of the thread, so I can't see lack of sleep or dehydration as being a cause.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 13:41:17 2017 No.12860785 File: 645 KB, 1663x613, red and dark spots.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12860599 here anon, this might help

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 13:43:01 2017 No.12860786 File: 112 KB, 444x460, 1484067692219.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>12859633 I have dry skin and get acne from time to time, the white Biore sunscreen bottle never broke me out. >>12859718 Fucking end me.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 13:44:44 2017 No.12860795 >>12859845 stop using everything. see what happens. then start using just one product at the time to see which one is causing it. ymmv

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 16:07:50 2017 No.12861138

Finally started on accutane for my mild but extremely persistent acne (almost a decade now). I've got a few questions I thought you guys might be able to answer:
1. I'm doing a very gentle course, 20mg ED. Would it be okay, given that this is a low dose, for me to consume alcohol? I'm in college, so theres usually one night ever week or two where I get pretty wrecked.
2. What are the best cleansers and moisturizers to take while on accutane?

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 16:21:27 2017 No.12861176

>>12861138
>Would it be okay for me to consume alcohol?
no, absolutely not. your liver will be much less capable of dealing with the alcohol, and the toxic effects of it will be exacerbated. consider weed or phenibut instead.

>best cleansers and moisturizers
mild cleansers that aren't too drying. it may be too much for you anyway. use whatever moisturizer that works for you. people usually need really thick lip balms for their chapped lips.

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 17:26:06 2017 No.12861301 exfoliating makes me break out , was using clean and clear. Is it the product or something else?

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 19:03:44 2017 No.12861502

I've been consistently washing my face twice or more every day, and almost never touch it anymore, and I've managed my diet to get rid of most dairy and sugar, but my acne hasn't gotten any better at all.
is actuane a good choice, or is there something else I can do?

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 19:59:31 2017 No.12861605 >>12855828 they're closed comedones. use an alpha hydroxy acid, possibly in conjunction with a bha. don't touch them or they could become more clogged and inflamed

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 20:00:51 2017 No.12861609 >>12854863 change to a fluoride-free toothpaste without sodium laurel/eth sulphate, and have cold showers.

Anonymous Wed Oct 25 20:16:48 2017 No.12861636
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Ever since I shaved my legs last year with a dirty razor thats supposed to be used on males faces, I received these small but really red and visable bumps all on my thighs. A couple of them have stayed there and I can't get rid of them. The other 2 times I shaved with shaving powder and I didn't get anymore bumps. But my bumps from last year are still there. I still get them after i shave and I don't use shaving powder.

I've just shaved my lower legs with shaving powder and they are fine. I always make sure so exfoliate before and after I shave. But I didnt the past 4 times I shaved my legs.
And yeah I do put body lotion on my legs after shaving.

They are more red IRL but yeah that them in the pic

>>	Anonymous Wed Oct 25 20:21:41 2017 No.12861645 the leg bands on my undies have essentially worn bald spots on my upper thighs do i have no alternative other than briefs? i wear boxer briefs atm

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 02:49:44 2017 No.12862251 >>12861301 You gotta tone my nigga

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 02:55:48 2017 No.12862259 File: 1.11 MB, 890x1252, 22751155_1989557404634584_2086108962_o.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] My skin is really dry/flaky, and it's making me look a lot older than I am (I'm 18). Will moisturiser be enough to fix this?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 02:56:36 2017 No.12862261 >>12861645 Compression shorts

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 07:58:51 2017 No.12862539 can anyone comment on the effectiveness of laser for scar removal?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 08:12:59 2017 No.12862563 So my sister told me that in order to make scars (in my case from teenage pimples and zits) less visible some kind of Aloe Vera gel might help. Do any of you have experience with this?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 08:38:15 2017 No.12862593 I sleep 7~9 hours a day, always keep hydrated and use eye serum 2x a day yet I still have massive dark circles like a racoon. Is it genetic?

>>	Anonymous Thu Oct 26 08:48:00 2017 No.12862609 >>12862563 Haven't heard of aloe helping with scarring, it's usually used to sooth the skin when there's an active breakout/rash going on. Might want to give Vitamin C serum or Niacinamide a shot instead.

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