Skincare Thread

[Anonymous No.14321104]

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:
https://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 No.14321164]

Remember to drink water

[Anonymous No.14321243]

>>14321104
Man I love me some red heads. They are right next to my fav which is blonde hair/blue eyes.

>>14321164
How much? I've always heard 8 cups a day but that sounds pretty insane to drink that much in a day.

[Anonymous No.14321249]

>>14321243
According to Mayo 15.5 cups a day
Which sounds insane

[Anonymous No.14321253]

>>14321249
Well....time to bring my 5 gallon jug of water to work in every day.

At least I'll be able to take long pee breaks ever 15-30min

[Anonymous No.14321331]

What should I do with what feels like a developing breakout?

[Anonymous No.14321353]

Any recs for an aftershave that will help prevent razor burn and won't make me smell like a grandpa?

[Anonymous No.14321724]

>>14321249
>>14321243
>How much?
I heard there's no specific amount and generally just drink whenever you're thirsty.

[Anonymous No.14321732]

>>14321724
This. Loading yourself up with water for no reason is dumb. Just drink when you feel like it

[Anonymous No.14321840]

>forehead muscles becoming permanently prominent
what can i do? tried "frownies" and they just make things worse tbqh

[STHLM !!6Gk3cvqPqbL No.14321894]

Are you the Anon who posted about SEBACEOUS HYPERPLASIA in January?

I'd just like to inform you that your condition can be treated using both oral isotretinoin (Accutane) as well as manual extraction (lancing & laser pinholing). Since your derm doesn't seem to know this then see one who does.

[Anonymous No.14322643]

>>14321243
>>14321249
very arbitrary and obsolete recommendations.
current advice is "drink when thirsty" and "the point of saying 'drink more water' is to drink less soda"

[Anonymous No.14322794]

>>14321840
Botox injections.

[Anonymous No.14322873]

>>14322643
Pretty much this

[Anonymous No.14323023]

Remember to wear sunscreen

[Anonymous No.14323084]

>dont wash face or take care of it
>nothing

>starting washing, exfoliating, and moisturizing
>getting whiteheads and pimples now

So cool....

[Anonymous No.14323101]

>>14323084
This what am I doing wrong!

[Anonymous No.14323120]

>>14323084
no need to use anything but sunscreen if your skin is fine.

[Anonymous No.14323138]

>>14323084
>If you have abnormal (aka "normal") problem-free skin:
>Wash once a day, in the evening - or not at all.
>An AHA/BHA toner can help maintain your clean skin.
>Moisturizers will help keep your skin soft and elastic.
>Clay masks/various exfoliators can also help your skin become smoother.
>A sunscreen will help protect your lovely skin from aging signs caused by sun exposure (photodamage).

I wouldn't bother washing if I had problem free skin and wouldn't use a moisturizer if my skin isn't dry. Would definitely only use >>14323120 if I didn't spend every single day indoors behind double curtains . . .

[Anonymous No.14323564]

how would u get rid of a nose pimple

[Anonymous No.14323812]

>>14323564
Try cold compressions, that works for me. Also a lemon or apple cider vinegar is a good exfloliator always removed acne and pimples for me

[Anonymous No.14323901]

any tips for stretch marks?
got called fat a lot in 6th grade
was anorexic from middle school until i graduated from high school so i lost a lot of weight really quickly

also any tips for chicken skin, and skin asthma (pic related)?
pic isnt me but mine looks similar

[Anonymous No.14323970]

Anyone have advice about acne scars?

Also, I feel like my skin is just shit in general. Saggy and aged. If I stretch it by putting a finger under each eye and pushing up, my skin looks 200% better. Do I need a facelift? I'm only 25.

[Anonymous No.14323989]

>>14323901
Likas papaya soap for chicken skin

[Anonymous No.14324131]

>>14321243
>>14321249
>>14321724
Drink until your urine is transparent or near-transparent. Thats literally the whole point of urine.

I live in a desert. Ironically, the city I live in has an above-average amount of drownings, because we're obviously not very knowledgeable about water safety. Conversely, you retarded Northerners and Midwesterners live in wetter areas and thus aren't as conscientious about proper hydration, so ignore assholes telling you to drink arbitrary amounts of water. It takes quite a bit of water until you're drinking an unreasonable amount of water.

[Anonymous No.14324242]

>>14324131
http://time.com/4034899/pee-urine-color/
>Urologist Dr. Courtenay Moore says a pale straw color - almost clear, but not quite - is ideal. If your pee is crystal clear, you’re probably drinking too much H20, which can throw off your electrolyte balance in potentially harmful ways. “Your body can normally regulate its water and sodium levels pretty well,” Moore says. “But if your urine is clear and you’re peeing 20 times a day, you’re drinking water excessively.”

https://www.healthline.com/health/clear-urine
>Colorless urine is sometimes due to drinking an excess of water, while other times it can signal a problem with the kidneys. If your urine is consistently clear or absent of color, you should see a doctor.

https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/does-having-clear-pee-really-mean-youre-well-hydrated
>there’s definitely not a simple and linear relationship between actual hydration status and the colour of your pee.
>Because the “clear pee = well hydrated” message has been pushed so hard, I’ve witnessed highly motivated athletes over-drinking routinely in a bid to always pass large quantities of transparent urine, in the firm belief that anything less than that is somehow sub-optimal
>Conversely, if you’re always seeing very clear-coloured pee, then maybe you could think about dialling back your fluid intake a touch to see if you’re over-doing it a bit.

[Anonymous No.14324340]

>>14323101
>>14323120
>>14323138

Im this anon >>14323084
So I used to break out all the time but now that im older I dont break out anymore but my skin is far from clear and smooth. But like i said before if I use product I break out. What do if I want clear and smooth skin like the models? Im black if that matters

[Anonymous No.14324460]

>>14321243
I drink however many lbs I weight in fluid oz of water. So if you weight 185 lbs that's 185 oz of water from when you wake up till you go to bed.

[Anonymous No.14324465]

>>14323970
Anon you needed to take care of your face like 5 years ago

[Anonymous No.14324488]

>>14324460
>185 lbs bw, 185 fl oz water
>84 kg bw, 5.4 liters water
>23 cups a day
that's WAY too much

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-much-water-should-you-drink
>So how much water should you drink?
>Most people need about four to six cups of water each day.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
>The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is:
>About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men
(these amounts also include water from the food you consume.)

https://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/daily-water-intake/
>This 8×8 rule likely originated from a misinterpretation of an outdated recommendation from 1945 when the Food and Nutrition Board — now part of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) — suggested that a person consume one milliliter (ml) of water per each calorie of food consumed. Thus, an average diet of 1,900 calories per day would dictate an intake of 1,900 ml (approximately 64 ounces) of water.

>However, people interpreted this as a recommendation to drink 1,900 ml of pure water, forgetting the fact that water is also found in abundance in the other liquids and foods we consume.

[Anonymous No.14324541]

>>14324488
It may be too much if you sit on your ass all day on 4chan but when you're constantly exercising all day long working outside in the desert you end up drinking that much just to compensate for sweating so much.

[Anonymous No.14324557]

>>14324541
>when you're constantly exercising all day long working outside in the desert
so not applicable to most people at all, especially in Western nations.

[Anonymous No.14324561]

Any tips on getting rid of strawberry legs?

[Anonymous No.14324584]

>>14324557
You do know that almost 15% Americans work in physically demanding jobs like construction, road work, or agriculture? Combined with shitty sugary diet drinking some extra water isn't a bad idea as long as you monitor your electrolytes.

[Anonymous No.14324620]

>>14324584
so almost 15% of all Americans may fulfill the
>constantly exercising all day long working outside
part of >>14324557 even though nearly none of those jobs mean "constantly exercising" given modern machinery and tools.
and not that many of them are even in desert environments, since those are the least populated regions in the US.

so an absolute minimum of 85% (more like +95%) of Americans will definitely not need to drink that much.
in other words... not applicable to most people at all.

[Anonymous No.14324637]

>>14324620
I'm not saying that every American should be drinking that much water, that'd be dumb. I'm just saying that it's very dependent on what sort of lifestyle you have. Just because the "authorities" have changed their mind once again on how much water we should or shouldn't be drinking doesn't mean shit to me. I just drink enough to make me feel like I'm healthy. I feel better drinking 6-ish liters vs 3-ish. Every person's body operated on a different level of efficiency.

[Anonymous No.14324641]

>>14324637
>that'd be dumb
indeed

[Anonymous No.14324665]

>>14324641

[Anonymous No.14324743]

>>14324465
what did I do wrong? I'm a neet so didn't have much sun damage, not a smoker, or heavy drinker. I never popped my pimples, just some of them formed into scars once they healed.

[Anonymous No.14324789]

lol that girl in OP is georgia. Her skin ain't all that irl trust

[Anonymous No.14324876]

>>14324789
haha lol maybe you can take a picture next time you see her face up close and personal irl

[Anonymous No.14324880]

>>14324789

[Anonymous No.14324890]

What does effay think about Dollar shave club?

I'm poor so I'm constantly making new accounts to get my equivalent of a month's shave for only $5. It's not perfect but better than retail razors.

[Anonymous No.14325197]

>>14324561
Following up on this. Google only provides fixes for females who shave their legs, no dudes who are bumpy.

[Anonymous No.14325224]

STOP USING DIRTY PILLOWCASES!

[Anonymous No.14325230]

>>14324743
You need to wash your face Anon, like at least once a day, preferably when you wake up and when you go to bed. The oils and grime on your face are contributing to early aging. You should get some sun or at least take some vitamins. Light exercise will increase your rate of capillary formation and make any scars that are currently forming heal faster. There's not much you can do about already formed scars except
>>14325224

[Anonymous No.14325254]

>>14325230
Yeah, I guess I don't wash my face as often as I should, and I probably don't get enough Vit. D. Is the damage already done in those respects?

[Anonymous No.14325278]

>>14325254
Once scar tissue forms it's kinda hard get your skin looking normal again. I'd probably see a dermatologist if it's bad, otherwise some non-prescription brands have like oils that are supposed to be good for scarring but it seems pretty bogus just based on the science.

[Anonymous No.14325292]

>>14325278
Well I've started microneedling sessions, and monthly chemical peels. I've been watching a lot of Davin Lim's videos on YouTube, and hopefully I'll afford some laser treatment soon.

[Anonymous No.14325327]

>>14325292
What are you using for the peel? I think lasers are pretty much the only way to go if you want any sort of drastic results, but I haven't really heard much about microneedling

[Anonymous No.14325336]

>>14325327
My dermatologist is performing the peels, he's using a TCA peel at 18%, and microneedling at 1.5mm. My scars aren't drastic, they're classified as light, but in the wrong lighting I really feel ugly.

Something he recommended also was subscision and fillers to get my skin as good as it possibly can be, but I can't afford that now.

I'm seeing good results with the microneedling, but it's still early (had 2 sessions of both microneedling and peels).

[Anonymous No.14325359]

>>14325336
Fuck yeah dude, if they're not like super deep or anything then it should help.

[Anonymous No.14325402]

>>14324242
Again transparent or near-transparent--not in excess of that.

[Anonymous No.14325500]

Recommend a good facemask, please, clay or otherwise

[Anonymous No.14325515]

>>14325500
I really like the boscia peel off masks, some people say that they make their eyes irritated so if you use them keep it away from your eyes

[Anonymous No.14325559]

>>14325515
It's a little on the more expensive side, but I'll see if I can try it out.

Is the Aztec healing clay a meme? It's super popular and apparently you mix it with other shit for better effects

[Anonymous No.14325632]

>>14325559
Expensive? Anon are you new to skincare?

[Anonymous No.14326340]

>>14325559
masks aren't really needed if you use some kind of daily exfoliator

[Anonymous No.14326595]

>>14325632
Anon, you're not supposed to buy the expensive stuff unless skincare is a hobby for you and you live in the first world. If you don't check out any of those then it would be wise to reconsider spending any more than $20 on any single product.

[Anonymous No.14326624]

>>14324890
i just buy the cheapest razors in any basic store im in and im not even poor... but to be fair i dont grow a massive beard. as for dollar shave club, seems like a lot efford and its so over shilled i dont use it out of principle

[Anonymous No.14326672]

>>14325402
Not transparent, near-transparent.

>Colorless urine is sometimes due to drinking an excess of water, while other times it can signal a problem with the kidneys. If your urine is consistently clear or absent of color, you should see a doctor.

>Conversely, if you’re always seeing very clear-coloured pee, then maybe you could think about dialling back your fluid intake a touch

[Anonymous No.14326787]

Any suggested teas good for skin care? I've been drinking black tea lately to deal with some psoriasis flare ups on my fingers and hands and it has been working really well so far.

[Anonymous No.14327163]

>>14326595
In what world is $20 expensive?

[Anonymous No.14327196]

Guys please give me advice on how to get rid of oily skin and skin scars.
I tried countless gels and creams in my battle against acne and now that it's died down A BIT scars are a bigger problem.
I stopped using gels because they make my skin really really oily.

I'm in need of dire help, it's the only thing making me look ugly, I'd look fine otherwise.

[Anonymous No.14327198]

>>14326787
>it has been working really well so far.
no, it hasn't. you're confusing yourself with a double-blind placebo-controlled trial on a group of people

[Anonymous No.14327372]

>>14321104
I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

[Anonymous No.14327415]

I have quite some uneven acne scarred skin from acne in my teens (dumbass), it's especially noticeable in sunlight/strong lights. It could be worse, but it still affects me.

What can I do about it other than professional stuff like laser treatments? I've heard about dermarolling, but I also heard it's not safe to do at home... should I give it a try?

Any ingredients in skincare I should look for?

[Anonymous No.14327422]

>>14327415
Microneedling and stuff like that should be done by a pro honestly. In terms of ingredients you should look for I'd get a strong toner (like 10% acid or higher) and something with a lot of vitamin C

[Anonymous No.14327545]

>>14327163
Past those 20 bucks you're essentially entering a territory of premixed products that would cost less if applied separately.
>>14327422
>like 10% acid or higher
Higher concentration acids are mostly peels and shouldn't be used on a daily basis.

[Anonymous No.14327575]

>>14327545
Anon do you not understand proprietary formulas?

[Anonymous No.14327580]

>>14327575
Sounds like scam to me.

[Anonymous No.14327595]

>>14327580
Are luxury cars a scam too? Or are they the same thing as a Kia? Things that are more expensive are that way for a reason usually

[Anonymous No.14327663]

Do I get the same effect from a small amount of high spf sunscreen as of large amount of a weaker one?

[Anonymous No.14327702]

>>14327663
Spf X means that 1/x of the UV rays get to your skin. So twice as much of spf 15 is much less effective than spf 30

[Anonymous No.14328082]

>>14321331
For me, it's De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment. I put this stuff on a developing cyst or white head. It's the only thing that really dries out or brings my cysts to a head (I usually have blind cysts) without scarring (I have tan skin that easily scars). I put a little bit on for about a 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Be careful, if you leave it on for too long, it can easily irritate your skin.
If the info helps you, I think I have hormonal acne.

[Anonymous No.14328164]

>>14323970
I was in a similar boat and I have had some success with these products/routine (I think the most important thing is moisturizing and using sunscreen consistently):
1) I started using hyaluronic acid and I have noticed my scars fading a little bit faster and my skin looks brighter. I use this brand
>https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Valley-Hyaluronic-Acid-Serum/dp/B07FL5528G
It looks like there are waaay better brands out there (I am just broke).
2) Make sure you wear sunscreen EVERY DAY (even if you stay indoors most of the day -- you can tan and darken scars by sitting near windows and taking short trips outside). I use the Kids Australian Gold Botanicals for my body (it is pretty matte, so some people think it feels too drying -- I like it because I hate greasy feeling sunscreens)
>https://www.amazon.com/Australian-Gold-Hypoallergenic-Pediatrician-Dermatologist/dp/B07DG52KLZ
I use the the tinted version of the sunscreen for my face
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8G39OW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_1821CbTGVRKTF
3) I also put lotion on my body after every shower. This has helped reduce the appearance of my scars from shoulder and butt acne. I use this CeraVe lotion
>https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/moisturizing-cream
4) I clean makeup off with micellular water and use Vanicream Cleanser to wash my face
>https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Gentle-Cleanser-sensitive-Dispenser/dp/B00QY1XZ4W
5) I use this green tea peeling gel to exfoliate
>https://beautymnl.com/products/32736-pure-skin-green-tea-peeling-gel

[Anonymous No.14328174]

>>14328164
Thanks. I actually have hyaluronic acid in my bathroom. How do I use it? Before moisturising?

[Anonymous No.14328177]

>>14328164
The list isn't in much of an order btw.
My order is usually
>remove makeup/sunscreen
>cleanser
>exfoliate every other day or every 2 days
>a little bit of cleanser if I used the exfoliant
>hyaluronic acid
>cerave
>sunscreen

[Anonymous No.14328178]

>>14328174
I use it before moisturizing. I usually put it on and wait 15 minutes before putting on moisturizer

[Anonymous No.14328187]

>>14328178
Thanks. And do you have indented scars like rolling/boxcar, or just hyper pigmentation red marks?

I already take 2x hyaluronic acid pills per day, as I read in this study that it helps with anti-aging:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871318/

[Anonymous No.14328565]

I got a question.

For my face, I currently use a BHA and then wait maybe 5 minutes to let it dry before applying lotion.

Should I be waiting longer? I'm not really sure how long I should let the BHA soak.

[Anonymous No.14328571]

I got a question.

For my face, I currently use a BHA and then wait maybe 5 minutes to let it dry before applying lotion.

Should I be waiting longer? I'm not really sure how long I should let the BHA soak.

[Anonymous No.14328626]

>>14328571
As long as it's dried down it should be fine.

[Anonymous No.14328657]

>>14328187
I have mostly PIE and PIH and some little patches of rolling and boxcar areas. The hyaluronic acid has definitely improved the PIH and rolling scars. It seems to be working more slowly at the PIE.
I have not tried taking hyaluronic pills. I doubt it could hurt to try!

[Anonymous No.14328659]

>>14321104
I'm a 30-year old woman (white) with bad facial acne (especially on my chin and cheeks) and terrible back acne. I feel so greasy and disgusting. Best way to get rid of it?

[Anonymous No.14328674]

>>14328659
the acne.org regime is really good, have you tried that? also stridex patches help for back acne, as well as face. what's your skincare routine now?

i know reddit is meme'd to fuck on this site, but /r/skincareaddiction is a good resource for this.

[Anonymous No.14328691]

>>14328659
Accutane/isotretinoin

I bought mine from china (purplepandalabs) and a precision balance. I take 30mg a day when pimples start to show up usually 2-3 weeks they are all gone.

[Anonymous No.14329064]

>>14328659
seconding this because i have terrible shoulder and back acne and it's hard to reach even with those long shower brushes

[Anonymous No.14329506]

so is pic related good for washing my face in the morning? if not, recommend me something good.

[Anonymous No.14329550]

>>14321353
proraso white aftershave or proraso blue aftershave (basically white one with extra vitamin E and aloe). Honest grandpa quality without grandpa smell. I'm 28 and my gf loves the smell and tells it doesn't have any taste even if she is kissing me 10 minutes after using it.
t. pharmacist

[Anonymous No.14329559]

>>14321724
for proper hydration, thirst is a very delayed reflex - when you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
The only proper sign is clear or almost clear urine

[Anonymous No.14329591]

>>14329550
Thanks man, will pick up a bottle and try it

[Anonymous No.14329592]

Anyone gave any recommendation for eczema?

I constantly get eczema on my fucking ballsac and it's infuriating. It gets so bad that it cracks and bleeds. I've tried vaseline, creams, gels, pastes, nothing seems to fucking work. I only use Cetaphil to scrub my lower region. I wear a mix of tight cotton underwear and loose boxers depending on what activities I'm doing. When I'm at home I moisturize like every hour or it comes back. At work or when I'm at work I have to ignore the burning itch of 10,000 suns.

Some of you just /fa/ggots have to deal with eczema, what do you use? Ive been to two dermatologists and as far as I can tell you they're a scam. They both said "yup that's ezcema, somethings causing it and IDK that it is LOL. Good luck out there loser".

[Anonymous No.14329719]

>>14328571
If you really want to get into the whole "waiting time" issue you can read an earlier post I made. It contains a few links worth reading through independent of what logic you support more.
>>/fa/thread/S14250850#p14256582
Since that post I have expanded my knowledge on the "manufacturer" position with another article from PC:
https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/myths/the-ultimate-guide-to-ph-and-your-skin.html
Their argument is explained further and tells that each product if formulated correctly should retain its acidity regardless of what other items are added afterwards. Basically the pH of the skin isn't a factor at all in this at any point. In contrast the popular internet opinion holds that skin's pH as influenced by various products would influence other products that come suite or components therein so that's why letting it balance out over a period of time towards normal skin pH is beneficial in not ruining products that come after.
Whatever opinion feels more sound, you should still make sure that the products are dry before laying anything else further.
>>14329559
Absolutely clear urine is a waste of water and pure inconvenience. If you try to drink as much as you can to fill out the quota of 2 litres or 8 cups and only piss clear then there should be no risks in simply drinking less.
>>14329506
Expensive unless you buy the 0.5 or 1 litre bottles. And with additional fragrances to make you feel more "fresh" it seems to be formulated more as a male-targeted product than a simply honest cleanser.
>recommend me something good.
That depends on your skin or at least look in the sticky.
>>14329592
Look for skincare brands that make products for "atopic" skin. I can suggest these, but depending on where you live they may not be available:
http://www.bioderma.com/en/our-products/atoderm
https://www.labo-svr.com/world/dermatology/atopic-skins
There are sprays to reduce itchiness as well there.

[Anonymous No.14329791]

Currently I use Avene products; from Thermal Water to SPF moisturizing cream but has anyone tried The Ordinary products? Are they good to start getting into more complex skin routines?
The general routines here: https://theordinary.com/regimenguide look ok, but I would want to shell 100 euros for some products I have never tried yet. Tips for starting would be great.

[Anonymous No.14329811]

>>14321104
drink water and apply a mixture of salt and soap on your face, let it be for 5-10 minutes.
> soviet tier skincare

Your skin will get so dry that every pimple will disappears

[Anonymous No.14330086]

>>14329811
No wonder soviet union collapsed.

[Anonymous No.14330090]

>>14329811
retard

[Anonymous No.14330097]

>>14324880
BONER KILL

[Anonymous No.14330104]

I really love the recommended routine, it's so simole and my skin is way better now. So much so that there really is no reason to even see this thread after a few weeks of daily discipline. Gj to whoever wrote it

[Anonymous No.14330350]

>>14330104
cool. what do you use and what changes did you see?

[Anonymous No.14330466]

How do I get rid of my acne and acne scars, I've tried everything... shit ton of drinking water, shower and moisturizer. Would really appreciate if someone has gone through this and could help a brother out.

[Anonymous No.14330591]

>>14329559
No. Completely clear urine indicates either kidney problems or excess of water.
Near-clear is correct.

[Anonymous No.14330775]

>>14327196
for scars i'd look into retinols or retinoids. i'd say try to go with the latter since it's not gonna give you irritation.
oily skin is difficult, look for things with niacinamide? i've heard good things about hylamide's pore flush

[Anonymous No.14330805]

What's /fa/'s opinion on Tati's halo brand?
https://halobeauty.com/pages/halo-glow
The pictures look promising and i have the same sort of acne on my cheeks and stuff.

[Anonymous No.14330811]

>>14330805
talking about this product specifically.
https://halobeauty.com/collections/halobeauty/products/halo-beauty-kiwi

[Anonymous No.14330852]

>>14321164
Hydration helping complexion is proven to be a myth I thought?

[Anonymous No.14330866]

>>14330852
Proper hydration is part and parcel of overall health. If you skin's healthy then it not only looks better, but it doesn't age as dramatically. It's not like water is some miracle substance that will clear up your crazy acne or anything, but it is one of the easiest and cheapest things you can do to help keep your skin looking just that little bit better.

[STHLM !!6Gk3cvqPqbL No.14331204]

>>14330104
happy for you
cheers

[Anonymous No.14331465]

Posting my routine and looking for feedback. It's better but I have some problematic spots that keep popping up.

Dickinson's witch hazel
Cetaphil spf 15 (been thinking about switching to 30 spf with hyaluronic acid) moisturizer

Differin gel at night
And vasanti exfoliator twice a week
I still break out but the spots don't last as long. Any suggestions? I also have a Cetaphil shower wash but I feel as that breaks me out.

[Anonymous No.14331508]

I have dry/sensitive skin so washing twice a day will be excessive, should I be cleansing in the morning or at night?

[Anonymous No.14331521]

so in the /fa/ rec list it says to use a cleanser and a toner. But i have been using a cleaner and moisturiser. Is there a reason why not to use a moisturiser in the morning? Here is my current routine, recs would be appreciated.

Morning -
Apply Cetaphil cleanser in shower
Dry face and apply Australian creams goats milk moisturiser
Use different fingers to apply 5% benzac on red marks/popped pimples

Night -
Do the exact same thing but apply cetaphil while not in the shower.

Current routine leaves me with a bit of acne on my forehead only. And various pimples in places only shown in this picture

[Anonymous No.14331579]

>>14330466
aha/bha peels and aloe vera

[Anonymous No.14331627]

>>14331521
>reason to not use moisturiser in morning
sunscreen are moisturizers with added sun protection, and a lot of people use it. also some moisturizers can make your skin oily

[Anonymous No.14331709]

>>14327595
Cars are a scam.

[Anonymous No.14332100]

how does someone get such soft clean skin like pic related? I've been doing my usual routine of cleanser, toner and moisturizer and my skin looks fine, but doesn't compare to his

[Anonymous No.14332121]

>>14332100
Higher end products, diet, lifestyle choices like not drinking excessively or smoking cigs, genetics. Getting your skin from good to amazing is all about combining a bunch of small things that make your skin just that much nicer.

[Anonymous No.14332130]

>>14332100
I use argan oil

[Anonymous No.14332142]

>>14332100
don't compare yourself to models / makeup / photoshop

[Anonymous No.14332144]

>>14331508
You may want to cleanse in the morning to be as "fresh" for the day to come and to remove any potential sweat accumulated during sleep. Night routines are also usually heavier, the creams are thicker, so going at them with a cleanser is a better way to clean the stuff off.
>>14332100
Looks like cakeup.

[Anonymous No.14332314]

How is Vichy as a brand? I'm fairly new to this and they apparently have a three in one product(moisturizer /cleanser/exfoliating) for cheap

[Anonymous No.14332336]

>>14332314
Never used them but that sounds terrible. Any sort of combined product like that is usually cheap and infective.

[Anonymous No.14332520]

>>14332100
>his

[Anonymous No.14332575]

Sex always fucks up my face.
I get red blood pumped acne for a couple of days after every fuck.
How can I stop this without becoming a monk?

[Anonymous No.14332595]

>>14332575
Go see an endocrinologist cause you probably have some sort of an imbalance.

[Anonymous No.14332613]

hiii
any recomendations for cruelty free beauty brands?? ^_^ <3

[Anonymous No.14332619]

>>14332613
Literally anything not sold in china

[Anonymous No.14332682]

>cleanse with cetaphil gentle in the shower
>moisterize with cerave lotion
>apply spf lip balm and sun screen before i go out in the morning
>exfoliate with a stridex pad once a week
is my routine missing anything

[Anonymous No.14332711]

>>14332682
It depends on if you're having any problems. If it's working fine then don't fuck with it, unless you're going to add in some anti-aging/wrinkle prevention product.

[Anonymous No.14333162]

Why is my nose perpetually red, i will never get a GF looking like i do with it. My skin is not nice in general. I just wash it with water and use some moisturizer after i shower and i drink around 2-3l of water a day. My dad has a similar nose so it is probably genetic.

[Anonymous No.14333168]

>>14333162
You can't just wash your face with water retard.

[Anonymous No.14333172]

>>14333162
Haha I have a GF and MY NOSE IS RED TOO HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Anonymous No.14333264]

>>14332314
Pretty much everything sold by "beauty conglomerate" that own multiple brands is shit unless you buy from the "luxury" tier brand. They don't want to cuck the luxury brand with good midrange product...

That's why Korean/Japanese skincare products are so popular, they have high concentration of active ingredients at low prices because skincare simply isn't seen as a luxury market. The ordinary is also banking on that idea.

[Anonymous No.14333272]

>>14329791
The starting out set is not bad but the moisturizer they sell isn't better than cerave cream.

Buffet and acids are good, retinol is probably the cheapest.

[Anonymous No.14333281]

>>14333162
Hydrocortisone cream is your new best friend.

[Anonymous No.14333319]

>>14333162
get checked for rosacea
and don't use cortisone cream like the comment above this suggests.
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/why-can-you-not-use-hydrocortisone-cream-on-the-face/
be aware of steroid induced rosacea

[Anonymous No.14333610]

Currently using a cleanser and a moisturiser (cerave) which both contain hylaraunic acid, do I still need to use toner?

Note I also use a vit c serum in between

[Anonymous No.14333617]

>>14333162
I have this too fml. Asked my derm about it and she thought it was from my acne. Will see if it's still there after I've finished my accutane course.

[Anonymous No.14334702]

bump

[Anonymous No.14334746]

>>14334702
based

[Anonymous No.14334818]

>>14334746
based and bump-pilled

[Anonymous No.14335374]

>>14324880
funny, reminds me of synthia from the rugrats. pretty cool picture.

[Anonymous No.14335605]

My face gets really red with even the slightest amount of sun, what can I do? I have rosacea, is there any salvation for me?

[Anonymous No.14335966]

>>14321104
>Panda eyes
>How do I not
I put suntan around my eyes to limit more darkening. I use hyaloronic acid creams etc. Even a dermaroller (1mm) to boost collagen etc, but the skin around my eyes age fucking fast, I'm 29 and it's already noticably (for me) thinner and a little bit saggier. I also have very dark skin around my eyes and I don't know how to make it lighter or how to make it look good.

[Anonymous No.14336668]

Any tips on losing a tan? Is just exfoliating and using sunscreen enough? My skin is darker than i wish it'd be.

[Anonymous No.14336995]

Let's talk pillows, /skin/. Pic related obiously is too ridiculous so the best thing would be a stiff pillow with a silk sheet? I get some horrendous morning wrinkles with my current mushy pillow.

[Anonymous No.14337321]

I started last month with a routine of cetaphil gentle cleansing bar, stridex pads, then the cetaphil advanced lotion(Yeah, I'm still looking for a sunscreen). My face looks more livelier but some acne still pops up, from time to time. After applying the moisturizer, since I sweat really easily, I need to wipe off my face and I feel like I'm stripping my face with what I just put on. Also, I'm very oily, so after 3-5 hours, I need to use an oil film to remove it. Is there anything that I should add or change here? Also, can I transfer my moisturizer in a little bottle(like those hand carry alcohols or lotion)? Should I sanitize it then just dry them out and transfer it there?

[Anonymous No.14337329]

>>14321104
someone explain this? is it possible to get this type of skin using products? (pic related)

[Anonymous No.14337330]

>>14337321
Unless you've got a specific day cream you should really be only moisturizing right before bed, most good sunscreens will have moisturizing properties and you should be using them during the day instead. They'll be less oily too.

[Anonymous No.14337350]

>>14337329
If by products you mean foundation/concealer/BB cream then yes. Diet is also super important as hormonal balance has a big affect on acne. Genetics also has a part to play in how clear your skin is. Most skincare is preventative in nature, e.g. wrinkle prevention.

[Anonymous No.14337368]

>>14337350
he's wearing makeup?
why has no one outed him if he is?

[Anonymous No.14337375]

>>14337330
I see. Problem is, I work at night. So before I get out of office at daytime, I should follow the same routine, and instead apply sunscreen? Or should I just apply sunscreen, then clean my face(same routine) once I get home? Also, I sweat a ton, so when I go to work at night, I need to wipe my face off and someone from here advised that I should reapply moisturizer again, once I'm in my comfy office. So would the bottle thing that I've asked earlier, feasible?

[Anonymous No.14337384]

>>14337368
concealed dark circles is a sign

[Anonymous No.14337396]

>>14337368
Look at the color of his jawline compared to his cheekbone/neck, He's clearly contouring.

[Anonymous No.14337402]

>>14337375
I'd cleanse and put on sunscreen, or a day cream if it's night time, right when you wake up. The idea with moisturizing before bed is that you won't be active and get all sweaty so it had a chance to absorb while you sleep. Look into maybe getting a hydrating mist that you can keep in your office with your blotting paper?

[Anonymous No.14337437]

>>14337402
>Look into maybe getting a hydrating mist that you can keep in your office
Will look into it, thanks fren. So, just cleanser then sunscreen? Also, should I do my evening routine(day) here once I'm back home(air really is polluted here in the city)?

[Anonymous No.14337482]

>>14337437
Yeah, you usually wanna leave stuff like toner and masks for your evening (I guess morning?) routine. I'm not super clear on the science behind it but my irl friend works at corporate for Sephora in product selection for skincare and she's always been told to keep the morning routine pretty small, and to pull out all the stops before bed. The companies that make most skincare products say the same thing and I'm sure if anybody knows how to use something correctly it'd be the people who make it.

[Anonymous No.14337509]

>>14337396
how do you notice this stuff? are you female?

[Anonymous No.14337515]

>>14337509
It's pretty obvious if you've ever seen anyone, female or not, put on makeup. Nobody has a bright-ass spot right on the peak of their cheekbone, shit's highlight Anon.

[Anonymous No.14337753]

Is this herpes or acne?

[Anonymous No.14337797]

>>14331521
You wanna apply your toner before moisturizing, not at the same time.

[Anonymous No.14337816]

Why is the pastebin so shit?????
Cetaphil is in bed with dermatologists. It's just like how the pharm companies are in bed with doctors prescribing Percocet. It's a garbage product that derms get a kickback for pushing constantly.

[Anonymous No.14337817]

Is lemon juice+baking soda bad for the skin? i'll use it to whiten my farmer tan. Or is there a better option other than just waiting for it to come back to normal

[Anonymous No.14337826]

>>14337753
Both

[Anonymous No.14337836]

>>14337817
Yes, it's pretty bad anon. I'd get a serum with a lot of vitamin C, look for brightening. Shiseido's White Lucent line is like the bottom of high end and comparatively affordable. For other areas of your body besides your face I'd use aloe, body scrubs in the shower, and try hitting up a sauna.

[Anonymous No.14337857]

>>14337836
thanks!
remember to reapply every hour and 45 minutes

[STHLM !!6Gk3cvqPqbL No.14337928]

>>14337816

[STHLM !!6Gk3cvqPqbL No.14337930]

>>14337816

[Anonymous No.14337938]

>>14332100
he's probably quite young and hasn't suffered any skin damage from acne or sun, an advantage you cannot recoup unfortunately. you could chemical peel/ needle if you wanted to

[Anonymous No.14337964]

>>14337930
Kek

[Anonymous No.14337984]

>>14337753
It's lupus

[Anonymous No.14337987]

what are some food to avoid

[Anonymous No.14337988]

>>14337987
added sugar and dairy

[Anonymous No.14338044]

>>14337987
Like what >>14337988 said added sugar is the big one, artificial sweeteners can mess up your skin too. One of the primary hormones related to skin health is insulin. Which is why too much sugar/fake sugar isn't very good.

[Anonymous No.14338374]

How do I get rid of this redness that I got when I had acne as a teen?

[Anonymous No.14338407]

>>14338374
What's your current routine anon?

[Anonymous No.14338428]

>>14338407
None.

I mean Ive been using some moisturizer and cleanser that my gf buys for her but I only started doing so about a month ago because I never really cared about this sort of stuff. I think they are both from Bioderma

I doubt that's enough to get rid of it tho so I wonder what I should be doing and buying. I don't even know what I have is called... Is it still considered acne? What's the correct name for the redness and marks?

[Anonymous No.14338449]

>>14338428
Firstly you want to get your own cleanser and moisturizer. Do you have oily skin, dry skin, or somewhere in between? If you don't use a product designed for your skin type you probably won't be doing much of anything besides cleaning off dirt. Once you get a good routine you can start adding and trying out different products to see what you like and what helps. What's your budget look like anon? Also are you in a city with a Sephora or Ulta, or will you be ordering stuff online?

[Anonymous No.14338464]

>>14338449
>Do you have oily skin, dry skin, or somewhere in between?
I'd say i have oily skin but since iv'e been paying more attention to my skin i feel like it's "normal" now, cleaner, smoother.. I don't know how to explain it, maybe it's just my impression really, but when i dont use anything it gets oily

>What's your budget look like anon?
I can buy stuff but i won't waste a lot of money on it. Im about to be 26, i'd enjoy getting my face smooth and clean again but the time to go balls deep and waste tons of money on products has gone by, i feel like. I know these things get pretty expensive, what's a good number i should aim for?

>Also are you in a city with a Sephora or Ulta, or will you be ordering stuff online?
I dont know, like i said i never really bothered with it. I'd rather buy it from a physical store but ordering online is not a problem either

[Anonymous No.14338480]

Why use sunscreen? Haven't heard about it before and cant find why I should

[Anonymous No.14338493]

>>14338464
If your city has a Sephora I'd either go in or ask your gf to go in and ask for some samples. I don't know about Ulta's policy but at Sephora they'll give you little one-use cups of pretty much anything in the store and you can get like 2-3 at a time. I'd start with cleansers and then do moisturizers, I'd try as many different products from as many brands as you can, even the expensive ass stuff, just so you can get an idea of what a really good product can do for your face. You're not going to be able to get a really thorough impression of how each one is going to effect your skin but it should help narrow it down a bit. Once you find a couple brands you like then I'd either cop a cleanser and moisturizer, wait for a sale, or if you have some extra free time: go to every TJ Maxx/Marshalls type overstock store with a makeup section. All of their products are either overstocked, soon to be discontinued, or just didn't sell well. I find crazy good deals on upper middle to low high priced brands there pretty frequently, you just have to go in knowing what to look for, which is why you want to sample as much as you can from a makeup store first. If you do go to a secondary store or are buying anything that you're not trying first I'd recommend sticking to brands that you've at least tried and if something seems too good for it's price compared to a brand name version it's probably a knock-off and has inferior formulation/ingredient quality/or is just plain fake. It might take a week or two to find something you like but once you do then you can slowly fill out your routine with additional products if you want or just keep it simple if you want to save money.

[Anonymous No.14338497]

>>14337930
Stockholm i mitt hjääääärtaaaa

[Anonymous No.14338500]

>>14338480
Skin cancer and it makes your face age less dramatically, it's just a general preventative thing that helps your skin looking smooth and soft instead of leathery and dry.

[Anonymous No.14338503]

>>14338493
Thanks. So by doing that do you reckon i'll get rid of these red marks or eventually i'll have to add a product just for that to my routine?

[Anonymous No.14338525]

>>14338503
I'm not a dermatologist or anything and I don't want to make it sound like this'll for sure fix all of your skin problems, but having a clean and healthy face is most definitely the first step either way. There are plenty of products for anti-redness, and an exfoliating cleanser might be something to look for too. The hardest part is figuring out what works best on your skin. If you do find stuff you like and it's not really clearing up I'd consider adding a toner to your routine. Toners are a chemical treatment, usually acid, that you put on your problem spots after you wash your face but before you moisturize to help remove anything stuck in your pores like dead skin and oils built up from acne. One big rule of thumb is to stay away from anything that contains alcohol, as it's pretty horrible for your face.

[Anonymous No.14338556]

>>14338497
baserad

[Anonymous No.14339386]

>>14338500
>>14338480
Prevention of ageing is obviously the main point, but some treatments require use of a sunscreen to prevent sun related damage, namely when using AHAs or retinoids as they increase skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.

[Anonymous No.14339417]

>>14339386
True, I totally spaced that aspect out. Pretty much anything whitening/brightening is going to make your skin more sensitive to the sun.

[Anonymous No.14339437]

Lads, gotta be real here. I used to have shit tier skin. Covered in acne. It was inescapable. I tried every single product, every single regimen, everything.

Then I tried nothing. I didn’t even wash my face. I just showered in the morning and made sure I drank 64oz water each day. I started using an electric shaver with a guard to avoid irritating anything else. My skin got better in under one month. I was just irritating the hell out of my face.

[Anonymous No.14339464]

>>14339437
Skincare products should be just a part of your routine. Drinking water, eating right, and not having raging hormones has a surprisingly dramatic effect on your face. If you have especially bad acne skincare isn't really going to be able to fix that alone, or it might not even help at all. It's like putting a band-aid and some neosporin on an infected stab wound. Most of the stuff recommended in the OP is either snake-oil or even counter productive to an actually healthy face, it's all about balance anon. If your balance is not using any products for acne then that's pretty great.

[Anonymous No.14339676]

Can men use women products? Today the lady at the counter told me women have "different" skin. Do wamen have different skin???

[Anonymous No.14339694]

>>14339676
No, that's a bunch of BS. Women are just more willing to spend money on expensive skincare. I'm sure that lady makes commission and didn't want to waste her time trying to sell you stuff that you're statistically unlikely to end up buying.

[Anonymous No.14339705]

>>14339437
lol

[Anonymous No.14339745]

>>14339676
This shouldn't impact what you purchase in terms of skincare.
>Several studies have compared the biophysical properties of the skin between men and women. For some parameters, the same results were generally reported. For example, sebum content is higher in men because sebum is highly influenced by sex hormones. Also, skin pigmentation and thickness are significantly higher, facial wrinkles are deeper, and facial sagging is more prominent in the lower eyelids of men, but there is no significant difference in skin elasticity between the sexes.

[Anonymous No.14339905]

>>14339464
>Most of the stuff recommended in the OP is either snake-oil or even counter productive to an actually healthy face
what are you referring to?

[Anonymous No.14339912]

>>14339464
>Most of the stuff recommended in the OP is either snake-oil or even counter productive to an actually healthy face
what are you referring to? the tuxbell wiki? pastebin? external links?

[Anonymous No.14340098]

>>14339912
The tuxbell has a bit of misinformation but it's not blatantly wrong like the pastebin is. Whoever wrote it clearly hasn't stepped foot in a beauty store, let alone researched and tested any product besides what their boomer mom recommended from Walmart. Skincare isn't a cheap hobby if you want actually improve your complexion. Unless you actually put time and effort into finding brands and products that are tailored to your skin type and lifestyle you're not going to get any results. At best you'll be delaying the inevitable worsening of your skin. If you don't have any bad areas on your face and your skin is relatively clear then skincare besides washing your face is just a hobby really. If you don't go all in with skincare you're just wasting money and time.

[STHLM !!6Gk3cvqPqbL No.14340316]

>>14340098
this is amazing
I should get this framed

[Anonymous No.14340354]

>>14340316
Tattoo it on your back, /fa/ as hell

[Anonymous No.14340399]

will limiting alcohol consumption help my skin out? i'm 22 and drink pretty much every night, and i have some good and some bad skin days. i have scarring and red marks that seem to flare up and die down, but i have noticed nights where i drink a lot more i end up with worst skin the next morning, obviously. but how much does alcohol consumption actually affect your skin? i know a lot more goes into it besides that, but i have been a heavy drinker these past few months and i know there's a correlation.

[Anonymous No.14340418]

>>14340399
>will it help
definitely. flushing, irritation, dryness, general inflammation will go down

[Anonymous No.14340430]

>>14340418
this is what i'm working with right now. any suggestions on what kind of stuff i should be looking for?

[Anonymous No.14340487]

>>14340430
A dermatologist dude. Scars like that are pretty much impossible to get rid of without seeing a doctor.

[Anonymous No.14340490]

what's a good diet i usually eat rice everyday but i heard that causes breakouts

[Anonymous No.14340803]

>>14340490

In short, Real food in short. No processed stuff.

[Anonymous No.14340808]

>>14340430
They will eventually fade, or get surgery. My scars are worst.

[Anonymous No.14340812]

i ate some stank pussy and got gnarl acne spots that turned out be bacterial overgrowth, had to get antibiotics to kill it fast but i still have one bump on the lip that hasnt gone away yet

its like a moderate sore to push on lump but not a zit

[Anonymous No.14340876]

>>14324890
Double-edged chink safety razor off aliexpress for 6 usd and a year's worth of vaskhod razors on eBay for 13 usd

[Anonymous No.14341581]

>>14340808
i'm setting up a meeting with a dermo today. what kind of products helped you with yours, if any?

[Anonymous No.14342110]

What do you do with products that don't play well with your skin? I thought about moisturizing my hands with them but that's over a year long supply considering the overabundance of clogging moisturizers that I tried and didn't like. Skin at parts other than the face is thicker so breakout are very unlikely. Should I start moisturizing my neck and upper chest with them as well?

[Anonymous No.14342466]

>>14339437
Well, usually you start products if only water, rubbing with a towel and maybe some soap doesn't red rid of issues as much as you want to.
Why did you start using them in the first place?

[Anonymous No.14342536]

lmao I made fun of acne people, told them to just wash their face and change their pillowcases...and at the sweet age of 29 I got acne.

[Anonymous No.14342538]

>>14342536
...but then I got a better cleanser and cotton sheets and 2 months later all my acne disappeared lmao.

[Anonymous No.14343458]

transluscent skin > glowy dewy skin > glowy skin > blemish free skin > "normal" looking skin > "natural" skin > natural skin >>>>>>> tanned skin

[Anonymous No.14343473]

Do I put moisturizer on first and then sunscreen?

[Anonymous No.14343498]

>>14343473
Yes. But wait for the moisturizer to dry a bit, you don't want the two to mix to not affect the sunscreen components.

[Anonymous No.14343921]

>barely eating anything
>skin doesn't get stretched ever
>still getting stretch marks out of nowhere

what the fuck is this bullshit

[Anonymous No.14343924]

>>14343921
Are you eating healthy? Drinking enough?

[Anonymous No.14344013]

>>14343924
I eat like 2 meals a day I drink 3-4 liters a day

[Anonymous No.14344062]

Hey so where do I get aloe vera? Is that like just a cream? Do I go into a drug store and ask for it?
Need it for acne scars

[Anonymous No.14344072]

Anyone here has or has had melasma in their cheekbones? Have you been able to fix it without laser surgery?

I think the Indian Healing Clay mask gave me melasma

[Anonymous No.14344185]

>>14344062
That's not going to help you with scaring. The only articles I can find mention its wound healing properties during the immediate healing process but nothing about treating formed scars.

[Anonymous No.14344274]

>>14343473
>>14343498
Most sunscreens have moisturizing components so you're just wasting moisturizer if you put on both. Unless you're using like coppertone or some other shitty sunscreen.

[Anonymous No.14344705]

Where do I even buy topical vitamin e, c, AHA's, and other skincare products. I've been to a dozen of your typical retail stores, and the selections aren't really abundant. The things that do fit my criteria are only usually coincidentally available because they're products from brands like Play, and there's no generic counterpart.

All the results on Aliexpress seem dubious. I like Ali, but I'm incredulous about skincare and chink consumables in general, and I would rather die than use Amazon. So, what now?

[Anonymous No.14344760]

>>14344705
I get most of my stuff from TJ Maxx/Marshalls they're stuff is all overstock from real makeup stores.

[Anonymous No.14345491]

bump

[Anonymous No.14345504]

>>14343473
I use moisturising sunscreen with aloe vera so I don't have that dilemma, I recommend this to you

[Anonymous No.14345595]

should i do the

cleanser
toner
moisturizer

after shaving? or leave it when i shave

[Anonymous No.14345968]

>>14345595
Cleanse before shaving, use the toner and moisturize after you shave. If either of the two sting or irritate the skin, consider using some other product.
>>14344705
For korean and japanese skincare it's best to look on ebay if the products aren't available to order from a more immediate location. For western products there's absolutely nothing wrong with Amazon, but you can find more skincare oriented online shops, drug stores usually carry such items as well, not to mention some brands sell their wares directly online. Avoid chink skincare.

[Anonymous No.14346000]

>>14323901

Getting a tan clears my c skin up brilliantly but keep it lotioned up.

[Anonymous No.14346072]

Hey guys so I get these white flakes Everytime I get out of the shower or in the mornings after I'm done washing my face. Water can be hot and cold and this shit will still pop up. Is it cause I air dry? Moisturizer lotion usually does the trick but even than that sometimes doesn't work. I was my face day n nite and shower everyday am I washing too much? I still somewhat got acne and I got 2 white heads on me right now HEEELP

[Anonymous No.14346101]

>>14330466
Niacinamide – the ordinary has a cheap good one

[Anonymous No.14346147]

>>14346072
First thing make sure to wash your face only with cold water and shower with the coldest you can handle. Get a cleanser as well to wash off any peeled off skin and if the moisturizer still doesn't work consider getting something more fit for dry skin. Make sure to repeat the routine both in the morning and in the evening. Your skin should improve if you keep at it.

[Anonymous No.14346257]

>>14346072
You need to get products specifically for dry skin anon

[Anonymous No.14346259]

Is there any way to get rid of fungal acne within 3-4 days? Last time I had it I caught it a bit late and it got pretty bad but now I think I caught it pretty early and have been using dandruff shampoo on it since Friday. It hasn't really gone away at all though, I'm not sure if there's something I'm doing wrong or not

[Anonymous No.14346425]

>>14345968
What kind of book skincare products do you recommend?

[Anonymous No.14346482]

I’m just gonna use the dove sensitive skin bar for my face. I don’t have a routine at all so it should help I guess. After researching a lot of moisturizers and cleansers that I could actually buy, they all have some bullshit ingredients that might cause cancer or something.

[Anonymous No.14347008]

bump

[Anonymous No.14347223]

>>14346000
Can confirm. Only I don't really tan, mostly indirect sunlight and fresh air seems to be enough.
Winter skin is disgusting.

[Anonymous No.14347278]

>be me, 22
>autism
>play vidya and eat snacks
>"wtf why do i look so bad i should work out"
>dont
>become skinnyfat, lovehandles and bony elbows

>pic
How do I fix this
I'm probably going bald as well

[Anonymous No.14347290]

>>14347278
Wash your face, it's not that hard christ.

[Anonymous No.14347406]

>>14347290
I do

[Anonymous No.14347447]

Tretinoin.

[Anonymous No.14347567]

how to deal with hyperpigmentation while on accutane?

[Anonymous No.14347734]

>>14344072
how is Indian healing Clay? Does it help with hyperpigmentation ie. red spots?

[Anonymous No.14347736]

>>14321104
is Azelaic Cream worth buying. Already using tretinoin and vit c?
Don't have acne, just dry skin with hyperpigmetnation and large pores

[Anonymous No.14348780]

bump

[Anonymous No.14349320]

do you guys have any tips for acne problems on the back?
when I'm stressed out and/or eat badly it always goes to my back and rarely to my face
also, face is easier to take care of so I'm not sure how to approach this problem
I'm currently writing my masters and due to stress and junk food my back has never been worse

[Anonymous No.14349330]

>>14349320
benzoyl peroxide, changing bedsheets, wearing a clean white t-shirt to bed as the peroxide will bleach shit

[Anonymous No.14349339]

>>14349330
do I need a prescription for this, or is it store bought. Also is it something I could also use on my face, as it flames up from time to time, but not as often as my back

[Anonymous No.14349432]

>>14321104
Will an eye cream help my naturally dark circled, tired looking eyes?

[Anonymous No.14349557]

>>14321243
8 cups is like 2 litres? thats honestly nothing
i start my day off with roughly half a litre of water when i wake up, and then aim to drink at least 3 litres throughout the day. it keeps me energized and keeps my skin looking healthy

[Anonymous No.14349564]

>>14324890
i use a double aged razor. they can be a bit pricey initially but they save money in the long run and also provide a closer shave

[Anonymous No.14349713]

I’m having troubles with my skin.
I have a minimal skincare routine:
MUJI facial cleanser in the morning followed by a light toning water.
In the night i was with cold water and a light toning water again.
The breakouts are usually in the low Zone of my face(cheecks, chin) and are usually very small pimples.
I thing is related to the touch of my face with the bed sheets.
Any advice?

[Anonymous No.14349726]

>>14349713
do you use anything after the toner? definitely use moisturizer, doesn't matter what skin type you have. lack of hydration can be one of the many reasons for breakouts.
I'd look into an exfoliator too, personally I prefer acid based ones.

[Anonymous No.14349734]

>>14349432
help yes, remove no as there is no topical treatment that can do that.
careful with eye creams tho a lot of them are memes and VERY overpriced. serums and eye masks are an option too

[Anonymous No.14350629]

>>14347406
Wash it harder. Use terrycloth handtowels that have never been in contact with fabric softener to dry it off rubbing brutally.

[Anonymous No.14351760]

Two questions:

1. Should I use only one brand for all my skincare products?

2. Should I only buy something that has “men’s” written on them?

[Anonymous No.14351766]

What do I need?

[Anonymous No.14351770]

is there a type of soap i can use to bleach my butt?

[Anonymous No.14351783]

>>14351760
not really to both

[Anonymous No.14351807]

>>14351760
1. If that brand is really working for you I'd suggest keeping to one line but it's not a hard rule.

2. Definitely not, "men's" products have literally the same ingredients as women's products just they're more expensive/less concentrated.

[Anonymous No.14351830]

>>14351766
Forgot pic

[Anonymous No.14352086]

>>14351830
I have the same problem but not that severely

[Anonymous No.14352542]

I had really bad acne for years. Nothing over the counter worked. Went to a dermatologist.
Just started using a gel that is Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide. It is working really well this far.
Acne is minimised after just one week and my skin looks better. I have some scarring but it will go away soon, knowing my skin.

[Anonymous No.14352561]

>washing face with salicylic acid
yay or nay?

[Anonymous No.14352614]

So I finally bought an exfoliator.

Exactly how does it work and what does it do?
I did notice less dead skin and no more random harmless pimples I usually would get when I'd wake up.

[Anonymous No.14352619]

>>14351830
I have the same but bellow my eyes.


I've realised it was from not washing my face properly. I actually never scrubbed my face with my nails.

[Anonymous No.14352622]

Are bags and/or darkness under and around the eyes due to sleep deprivation reversible? If so, which one is easier to tackle? By bags I mean sunken skin underneath the eyes, specifically.

[Anonymous No.14352624]

>>14352622
Smile more unironically.

[Anonymous No.14352628]

>>14352624
>Smile more

[Anonymous No.14352640]

>>14352628
When you're sad you can feel you eye area burn up and drop.


Smiling rises your face

[Anonymous No.14352702]

I’m thinking of buying Hada Labo as face wash and The Body Shop matte moisturizer. Is it a good starter set? And idk maybe an additional drugstore sunscreen.

[Anonymous No.14352715]

>>14321104
are dark circles under your eyea effay? and if not how do i get rid of them?

[Anonymous No.14352726]

>>14352715
You’d have to be happy and not depressed. But sadness and depression is inevitable (I trapped here as well), so proper skin care PLUS depressed look is actually pretty effay.

[Anonymous No.14353021]

I had mild backne from age 14-26. I switched to silicone-free shampoo and no conditioner 6 months ago and I've had one or two pimples on my back in that time.

Worth a shot for any back acne sufferers.

[Anonymous No.14353051]

>>14330852
Nigga water is literally the most important thing you consume besides air
>>14321243
>8 cups
>A lot
Nigga it's called a minimum for a reason.

[Anonymous No.14353075]

>>14353051
Fair enough. I drink a gallon a day but I thought I read there was a study showing hydration had no effect on acne at least. Complexion was the wrong word to use there.

[Anonymous No.14353196]

>>14353075
Myth or not, you need water. If you could see you could insides and how they struggle without proper hydration, you'd never go a day without water again.

Going without water is like going on a road trip with a car that hasn't had an oil change in 10k miles

Honestly replace all your drinks with water for optimal body functionality. It will legit change your life. I haven't had soda in years.

Tea and black coffee is good too, if you drink water later.

Pic related, ignore the thot - look at the water

[Anonymous No.14353242]

>>14352561
Salicylic acid is used to treat acne, so it's good if you get occasional pimples.
>>14352614
I'm guessing it's an abrasive one so by scrubbing your face with it the hard particles should remove dead skin cells that otherwise can give a dull look to your face or clog pores.
>>14352622
Try fixing your sleep schedule. Lack of sleep can lead to reduced thickness of the skin, especially under the eyes where it's already 1/3 as thick as on the rest of the face.
>Good sleepers had significantly lower intrinsic skin ageing scores by SCINEXA(TM) . At baseline, poor sleepers had significantly higher levels of TEWL. At 72 h after tape stripping, good sleepers had 30% greater barrier recovery compared with poor sleepers. At 24 h after exposure to ultraviolet light, good sleepers had significantly better recovery from erythema. Good sleepers also reported a significantly better perception of their appearance and physical attractiveness compared with poor sleepers.
>>14353196
>ignore the water - look at the thot
Gotcha.

[Anonymous No.14353246]

>>14353242
>ignore the water - look at the thot
>Gotcha.
THAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT I TOLD YOU, YOU DEHYDRATED FUCK. WRONG FORM OF THIRST.

[Anonymous No.14353248]

>>14353051
that includes water content in food

[Anonymous No.14353249]

>>14353051
>Nigga water

[Anonymous No.14353256]

Why the hell do i get black heads on chest?

When i squeeze it, it comes out as a hard crystal.

[Anonymous No.14353261]

>>14353256
use a cloth when you wash
it's just dried sebum

[Anonymous No.14353269]

>>14353256
I dunno about you but I get an odd satisfaction when that happens. I almost anticipate it.

[Anonymous No.14353272]

>>14353261
I use my nails to wash myself.
I scrub off so much dead skin its crazy.
Especially back and chest.


Legs not as much.

[Anonymous No.14353274]

How do i remove deep blackheads? Band-aids dont work

[Anonymous No.14353283]

>>14353274
BHA exfoliants. And what do you mean by "deep"? Are you sure they are blackheads and not sebaceous filaments?

[Anonymous No.14353325]

>>14353283
>Are you sure they are blackheads and not sebaceous filaments?
Now that you mention - i dont know, it kinda looks like blackheads (potato photo).

[Anonymous No.14353341]

>>14353325
There's not enough focus, take a photo with a little bit more distance to your face and then crop your nose or turn on macro mode.

[Anonymous No.14353390]

>>14353341
How about now?

[Anonymous No.14353395]

If you have no existing skin problems all you need is
>quality sunscreen
>retin-A if you a 30 year old boomer

Correct?

[Anonymous No.14353401]

>>14353395
And a moisturizer because tretinoin may dry out the skin and something with benzoyl peroxide to treat breakouts during the initial few months. Niacinamide can also help to alleviate irritation.

[Anonymous No.14353419]

>>14353390
Those look like sebacerous filaments to me, blackheads are considerably darker. Visible filaments are most common with oily skin, so no wonder they appear on your nose as it forms part of the more oily T-zone. They are impossible to get rid of completely, but you can minimize them using said BHA exfoliants. Paula's Choice one though more expensive is said to reduce them better than other brands. Still, depending on your skin even BHA may not help and any more crude methods can just damage it.

[Anonymous No.14353422]

>>14353419
>Still, depending on your skin even BHA may not help and any more crude methods can just damage it.
So just leave them be?

[Anonymous No.14353456]

>>14353422
You won't know until you try! You can buy smaller quantity of the stuff if you don't want to shell out 30 bucks for the whole bottle to see if it does anything for you.

[Anonymous No.14353461]

>>14353456
Thanks for help. Maybe there are similar products because i cant buy it locally in my country.

[Anonymous No.14353484]

>>14353461
So order online, that's what I did when ordering AHA exfoliant from there. Where are you situated?

[Anonymous No.14353485]

>>14353484
Eastern Europe

[Anonymous No.14353496]

>>14353485
They have a dedicated website for Europe: paulaschoice-eu.com. The shipping was quite pricy at 15€ when I ordered though.