Skincare

[Anonymous No.17218991]

Do you REALLY need anything other than moisturizer and sunscreen everyday?

[Anonymous No.17218996]

>>17218991
cleanser, for starters.
but honestly that will set you up good enough.

[Anonymous No.17219022]

>>17218991
You don’t really need either of those either, just wash you face with cold water and dry with a clean towel

[Anonymous No.17219182]

if you have normal, healthy skin with no skin issues that you would need to treat with active ingredients, all you need to skinmaxx is a mild cleanser, moisturizer, and a spf 30+ sunscreen that you wear every day.

[Anonymous No.17219188]

>>17218991
>Sunscreen morning
>Cleanser then moisturizer in evening
Simple as.

[Anonymous No.17220990]

wots a good recommendation for daily-use sunscreen?

[Anonymous No.17221042]

retinol

[Anonymous No.17221061]

>>17218991
Vitamin-c and hyaluronic acid
t. oldfag

[Anonymous No.17221068]

>>17221061

the moisturizer will probably include HA already. Is there a benefit of getting a HA serum in addition to something like that?

[Anonymous No.17221088]

>>17221068
Just concentration. First the HA, then the moisturizer. At least that's what a friend who works in a pharmacy told me

[Anonymous No.17221120]

>>17221061
>literally putting acidics on your skin
There needs to be skincare version of nopoo

[Anonymous No.17221140]

Water rinsing, toner, serum, moisturizer, eye cream/roll on and sunscreen in the morning

Cleansing, retinol serum, moisturizer in the evening.

Physical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation once a week, 3/4 days between the two.

Snail mucin mask once a week.

[Anonymous No.17221204]

>>17221120
>nopoo
Lol. You will die smelly and poor.

[Anonymous No.17221350]

I just can't stop my face from getting "porey" and pimpley. I'm not sure if it's considered acne because it's definitely not as bad as the typical acne cases I've seen, but it still annoys me how no matter what products I apply I still get pimples and my skin is barely smooth. I even tried 16-8 fasting, helped a little but not as much as I hoped. I also have been drinking 2-3 litres of water every single day for years as well as no soda, very little effect as far as I can tell. I have been using retinol 2.5% for two weeks, no results so far but I read it takes time so let's see. I'm really frustrated with this whole routine thing honestly, I've probably wasted so much money on this for no reason. I will probably have to see a derm. Fingers crossed he won't tell me to buy some super expensive shit because I'm honestly done with this shit.

[Anonymous No.17221853]

>>17218991
depends on skin type, Im in my late 20s and I still get acne so I need something to keep it at bay.

[Anonymous No.17222055]

I moisturise my cock and ballsack almost every night but it ends up looking quite dry by the end of the day.

Am I supposed to be doing that? I just don't like my dick and nut sack to look dry. (Before you ask, yes I'm cut).
And yeah its not like anyone is gonna see my sack, but like I just don't like seeing it that way.

[Anonymous No.17222988]

>>17222055
think you might have a fungal infection, sweaty

[Anonymous No.17223131]

bump

[Anonymous No.17223285]

How is this for anti aging and maintaining clear skin
>AM: La Roche Busay cleanser, vitamin c serum, azelaic acid, spf 50+ sunscreen
cleanse sweaty face again mid-day after gym or else my acne flares up
>PM: La roche cleanser, tretinoin, azelaic acid

[Anonymous No.17223378]

>>17218991
You need a gentle cleanser, a moisturiser, a sunscreen and tretinoin. Everything else is memes.

[Anonymous No.17223401]

>>17221120
there is, it's called the "caveman regimen"

[Anonymous No.17224521]

>>17218991
It depends on the person. Back in the day, I was deep into Korean skincare only to realize that I had developed a shit ton of allergies (BG, PEG, phenoxyethanol, and others) and that HA triggered breakouts for me. I think repeated exposure to BG and other glycols may have caused my allergies. I keep things a lot simpler now.
It all comes down to what ingredients work for you. Smartskincare has some great advice about actives.
>>17223378
>tretinoin
As someone with sensitive skin, this is triggering. Please censor tr*tin*in and try to be more inclusive.

[Anonymous No.17224526]

>>17218991
Did you guys know the skincare industry is one of the biggest in the world? Ever try Epiduo, Proactiv, or any of those brand name “acne healing kits” and find your skin even more dry or just not correcting whatsoever? It’s because it’s bullshit. These products are filled with lab - produced chemicals that your skin, the largest organ you have, directly absorbs. I had acne my entire life, ENTIRE.. until I started deep diving my own health and figuring out what works / doesn’t for my body.
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Here’s a TLDR on what I’ve implemented that cleared my skin rapidly.
- Eliminating “inflammatory” foods, everyone’s body is different but the BIGGEST culprits that a majority if not all people should remove are; seed oils, processed foods, dairy, & artificial sweeteners. Elimination based diets are a great place to start (AIP, Carnivore, are the two I used)
- Intermittently Fast / Take breaks from food
- Healing the gut, as soon as I did this my skin cleared instantly (collagen, bone broth, BEEF LIVER)
- QUALITY sleep (7 hours of true deep sleep minimum, consistently)
- A LOT of water, a gallon a day preferred.
- DAILY sweat sessions (either sauna or gym.. SWEAT)
- Cold Immersion to help quell additional inflammation (showers or tubs)
- Limit caffeine
- MANAGE stress
- Optimize Vitamin D / Hormone levels (blood work) daily Sunlight / vitamin D
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And yes, I understand some people have chronic cystic acne and harsh medications are sometimes recommended to destroy / speed up the process of getting rid of acne.. if that’s you than by all means do what you must, however I’ve seen many anecdotal evidence / stories on complete remission of cystic acne through lifestyle & dietary changes as well.

[Anonymous No.17224527]

>>17218991
>>17219182
Why is sunscreen so important?

[Anonymous No.17224661]

>>17224527
Yeah I’d like to know as well. Is sunscreen really needed if you barely go outside?

[Anonymous No.17224926]

>>17224527
>>17224661
The premise is essentially UVA and UVB rays damage and mutate your skin over the course of many years causing ageing and wrinkles.

Having a high spf sunscreen prevents that if your spending more than 10 -15 minutes outside. That's the general idea.

[Anonymous No.17225690]

What is the best over the counter retinol? I was on tretinoin for a couple of months but since my skin is clear now i don't get a prescription anymore

[Anonymous No.17225733]

This might not be related but anyone know any treatments for acne that won't require me to go to the derma? I don't want to wait weeks just to get my skin checked. The acne is mostly on the forehead and the pimples aren't that big the skin is mostly reddish. I've had this shit since High school.

[Anonymous No.17225742]

if you're a boomer, alternating tretinoin and an acid (i use glycolic + vitamin c) make a huge difference

of course it's pointless if you eat like shit, drink and smoke

[Anonymous No.17225749]

ps: never buy boutique cosmetics, that shit is just stupid tax for women, cerave + just the chemicals are all you need

[Anonymous No.17226083]

>>17225733
just go to an urgent care doc

[Anonymous No.17226088]

>>17223378
Fpbp
>>17225690
Keep using tret.
>>17225742
What's the benefit of alternating with acid? I used glycolic but dropped it once I discovered tret.

[Anonymous No.17226097]

>>17226088
>What's the benefit of alternating with acid? I used glycolic but dropped it once I discovered tret.

according to my doc the glycolic acid works more on a surface level (it's like a chemical scrub basically), while the tret acts deeper, so they're complementary.

[Anonymous No.17226294]

just discovered that I kind of hate the tret glow. what are some effective anti-acne remedies that won't make my skin look super oily?

[Anonymous No.17226414]

>>17226294
just use any matte product

[Anonymous No.17226474]

>>17225690
>since my skin is clear now i don't get a prescription anymore

Well get the prescription, shit is the greatest thing to come out of dermatology in the last 40 years

[Anonymous No.17226523]

>>17218991
Yes.

[Anonymous No.17227263]

>>17226523
If I live in England where it is permanently overcast, is this really that important for me?

[Anonymous No.17227294]

>>17227263
not that anon but yes, the UV rays penetrate the clouds so it is still just as damaging as a clear day

[Anonymous No.17227343]

Which if the 2 retinol do I get?

[Anonymous No.17227362]

>>17227343
buy tretinoin, its strongers and better. You can get it at thebeautybliss.com. I bought some at it is legit, only place you can get it without prescription

[Anonymous No.17227511]

>>17226088
>>17226474
my bad, i meant my derm does not want to prescribe it to anymore
i live in the EU so buying tret online is not an option sadly

[Anonymous No.17227807]

anyone using Buffet from The Ordinary? I like the idea of having one product that does little bit of everything but I am a bit skeptic

[Anonymous No.17227840]

>>17224526
>- A LOT of water, a gallon a day preferred.
Nice meme, there's zero evidence that forcing yourself to chug water has any benefits.

[Anonymous No.17227962]

Stop ingesting caffeine completely, or any diuretics for that matter and make sure you drink enough water. This will make you look 5-10 years younger in a week, I guarantee it.

[Anonymous No.17227977]

>use nizora psoriasis shampoo
>it clears up psoriasis
>still get build up on scalp after shower
>like stuck on dandruff instead of loose
>this shampoo said it was good for dandruff
so what should I buy now? I don't want to feel gunk on my scalp after getting out. It's always there

[Anonymous No.17227978]

>>17227962
>tfw drink a two cup size amount of coffee at least on average 2-3 times a week
fug.............. I really don't want to give up caffeine but I know I must

[Anonymous No.17228113]

>>17218991
but honestly interchangeable with a moisturizer

[Anonymous No.17228295]

>>17223378
>>17227362

hey guys
which moisturizer should i use under tret?
i have sensitive oily skin

cerave gives me acne unfortunately

[Anonymous No.17228638]

>>17218991
>Do you REALLY need anything other than moisturizer and sunscreen everyday?
A good cleanser, plus I use a weaker PHA in the morning, with BHA afterwards (against acne), and then I use retinoid (retinal) at night. Since I have blackheads and the occasional acne, BHA is a must. I even use it on my neck area, my upper arms and my ass sometimes. PHA is also a must (or AHA, if your skin ain't sensitive), it helps with all the misc damage of your skin. Lastly, retinoids are the single most important weapon against ageing. It is a must, if you want to appear 10 years younger by the time you're 45.

[Anonymous No.17228646]

>>17224526
>dairy
Last I read certain dairy products e.g. kefir should not be a problem. In fact they may help fighting against inflammation.
>Intermittently Fast
Last I read that's not working, especially if your goal is to lose weight. Losing weight is still easy: eat less calories, while burning more calories. All it matters is the deficit. Then again, I'd say that having 5 smaller meals instead of 3 larger meals (plus unhealthy snacks) helps against inflammation and gut problems in generals.
Otherwise, it's a good summary. Yes, fixing the gut is an absolute must for everyone who wants to live a healthy life and e.g. avoid shit like diabetes, arthritis, etc...

[Anonymous No.17229166]

>>17219022
you don't wear spf?

[Anonymous No.17229179]

>>17221140
can never really understand how someone can be so 'into' skincare but miss all the memes in the community like eyecream being a scam & physical exfoliation being really bad

[Anonymous No.17229310]

>>17229179
>eyecream being a scam
I'm not sure about this one. If anything, its a tossup. Some say its a scam, some say it may have benefit. At the end of the day, if you like it, you should do it. Why not? Some people use cold spoons in the morning and/or used tea bags. Why not? If they feel better that way, we shouldn't discourage it. Otoh physical exfoliation is clearly bad for you, so of course it's not in the same league as eye cream. The latter is, at worst, doesn't do anything.

[Anonymous No.17229346]

>>17218991
moisturizer, tretinoin, sunscreen and staying healthy is all you need

[Anonymous No.17229804]

Guys I just found out that avene tolerance extreme emulsion was discontinued and I'm freaking the fuck out. Should I buy MAKEPREM's Safe Me Relief Moisture Cream or Eucerin's UltraSensitive Soothing Care instead?