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[Anonymous No.17957553]

Hygiene/skincare General #4 new years edition

Previous >>17916044

Post your routine, holy grails and strategies to shave balls. Share experience about skincare products and your skin issues

FAQ:
Basic routine, skincare guide, and products tips: http://pastebin.com/5QEQgMUp
How to pop pimples, remove blackheads and whiteheads: http://pastebin.com/MufDiSfy
Why you shouldn't use ordinary soap on your face: http://pastebin.com/Ujf2x9M6
How to improve your skin tone through diet: http://pastebin.com/epLqSbEQ
Studies on how diary and sugars create acne: http://pastebin.com/0H5gag01
Dark circles around the eyes: http://pastebin.com/t796eKvr
Soap, pH, irritants and synthetic detergents: http://pastebin.com/51yse1NE
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): http://pastebin.com/GXYPdwMf

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

[Anonymous No.17957827]

what's a good way to treat blackheads/sebaceous filament (not sure which it is, though i'm leaning towards the latter) on my nose? read that the nose strips are not recommended since it might enlarge the pores and be harmful in the long run, and the link to the blackhead video in the pastebin doesn't work.

[Anonymous No.17957891]

>>17957553

Rate/suggest:

Skin concerns: Enlarged pores, Skin texture

AM:

- Cleanser
- light toner
- Vitamin C serum
- 5% Niacinamide serum
- Snail mucin
- Moisturiser
- Sunscreen

PM:

- Double cleanse
- light toner
- Hyaluronic acid serum (thinking of replacing this with 100% centella serum, as i heard HA is overhyped and longterm isnt actually that beneficial for the skin)
- Medicube pore pad/ Needly toner pad (alternating)
(time gap)
- Tretinoin
(time gap)
- Numbuzin No.3 serum
- Snail mucin
- Moisturiser

[Anonymous No.17957926]

>>17957827
epiduo (prescription)
if not, basically BHA/salicylic acid is your friend
you could also apply some ideas from these 2 pore care videos someone posted a few threads ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evdxhw9fCkY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAveYddVE8s
>>17957891
in general its okay but
>- 5% Niacinamide serum
if you are not super attached to your moisturizer, get one that has niacinamide (usually 1%-4% content) so you could skip the serum. or check if any of your other products already has it
>- Double cleanse
whats your oil based cleanser? been wanting one for so long but not many choices in my area
>heard HA is overhyped and longterm isnt actually that beneficial for the skin
i only heard it can be drying if there is no humidity where you live. HA actually needs moisture (eg from moisturizer) to take water from and put into skin. sometimes it takes moisture from the skin instead (lol) and dries you out

>Skin concerns: Enlarged pores, Skin texture
have you considered stronger exfoliators? not necessarily the ordinary 30% AHA but something like 10%-15%. some of them are recommended to wash off after certain period of time (eg 15 minutes) instead of leaving them on

[Anonymous No.17958311]

Anyone have experience with at-home skin resurfacing methods? I have pretty bad acne scarring that I want to get rid of & the dermatologist quoted me some crazy prices. From what I've researched microneedling would be best for me, can I do that at home myself or is it best to have someone trained to do it and just fork over the money?

[Anonymous No.17958316]

>>17958311
Fork over the money, anon. You don’t want to fuck up your skin more and regret it.

[Anonymous No.17958324]

Strawb.

[Anonymous No.17958409]

What are the best products to use for body acne scars? Currently using an adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel on any problem areas I have. For soap, I use Dial. It seems that lately my break outs have calmed down, but discoloration has remained from my constant picking.

[Anonymous No.17958432]

>>17958409
You could try azelaic acid, but if it’s deep scars or really noticeable it might be best to see a dermatologist to look into some of these procedures, for example: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/expert-answers/acne-scars/faq-20058101#:~:text=need%20repeat%20treatments.-,Dermabrasion.,scars%20may%20appear%20less%20noticeable.

[Anonymous No.17958508]

>>17957553
Is using a physical exfoliant along with a chemical one overkill?

[Anonymous No.17958565]

does anyone have a good routine for getting smooth, pale skin like the koreans?

[Anonymous No.17959050]

>>17958316
if i have light acne scarring can I use retinol or sth to heal them?

[Anonymous No.17959079]

>>17957926
>if you are not super attached to your moisturizer, get one that has niacinamide (usually 1%-4% content) so you could skip the serum. or check if any of your other products already has it
i might do this thanks because i also noticed my toner and vit c serum also have some niacinamide

>whats your oil based cleanser? been wanting one for so long but not many choices in my area
using anua cleansing oil

>i only heard it can be drying if there is no humidity where you live. HA actually needs moisture (eg from moisturizer) to take water from and put into skin. sometimes it takes moisture from the skin instead (lol) and dries you out
yeah i always hear you should follow up with a moisturiser but in my routine i am following up with exfoliants and tret so might not be best for my purposes

>have you considered stronger exfoliators? not necessarily the ordinary 30% AHA but something like 10%-15%. some of them are recommended to wash off after certain period of time (eg 15 minutes) instead of leaving them on
i am contemplating using a higher AHA/BHA serum once a week, the pads i am using currently are 5% AHA max.

[Anonymous No.17959084]

>>17959050
By scars, do you mean PIE or pitting? For PIE, you can try tret, niacinamide, bp, and/or azelaic acid.

[Anonymous No.17959163]

What are some good DIY skincare you guys know? Also, I have aloe vera in my garden, what can I make with it?

[Anonymous No.17959430]

>>17958311
dont diy, pay for it
>>17958508
yes. also high chance your skin will burn as fuck. if you think you can take it then just use a regular sponge instead of expensive peeling scrub
>>17958409
>>17959050
what kind of scars
>>17958565
google 10 step korean routine
once you realize its retarded just use filters in your camera like everyone else
>>17959163
certain herb infusions can help when applied topically on skin (but these are for burns mostly i think or redness/itchiness)
maybe go for rosehip seed oil

[Anonymous No.17959538]

need some advice on how to get rid of a tan that has developed over the years, it's made my face really dull and dark compared to my covered arms which are really fair and white , I've tried the aha peels and vitamin cc and even rice white masks , nothing worked ,

[Anonymous No.17959648]

>>17959538
are you wearing sunscreen & reapplying throughout the day?

[Anonymous No.17959794]

How to fix this shit? I've tried B5, Hylauronic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, moisturizers and nothing is working I'm fucking over looking at it, it continues to be so greasy and full of sebum

[Anonymous No.17959805]

>>17959794
Tried strong(ish) Glycolic acid? Absolutely massacres my sebum though does sting like shit at first.

Even if not, probably time to see a derm. It could even be some ‘mild’ allergic reaction you’re having to something in your environment, diet etc

[Anonymous No.17959834]

>>17959805
Might try

[Anonymous No.17959989]

hello frens, i'm looking to switch up my skincare routine to better suit some of my needs:
- i have eczema which causes some redness around my cheeks and under my nose. i feel like my current routine isn't helping much with the redness.
- i struggle with sebaceous filaments in both my nose and chin, which i feel the double cleansing isn't doing much to help clear. i suspect it might be due to the oil cleanser, seeing as i have tried about four different foam cleansers but always the same oil cleanser.

oil cleanser: kose speedymo speedymo
foam cleanser: etude soon jung whip cleanser
clay mask: innisfree pore cleaning clay mask (2x week)
toner: naturie hatomugi skin conditioner
actives: cosrx aha 7 whitehead power liquid / cosrx bha blackhead power liquid
serums: purito centella serum / beauty of joseon propolis glow serum
moisturizer: isntree aloe soothing emulsion
sunscreen: uriage bariesun spf 50+

also, last month i started using the cosrx aha power liquid to clear closed comedones on my forehead. this caused a purge in that area only, which is starting to clear up as i use the liquid more (every 2 days). what can i expect after the purge is fully completed? thank you

[Anonymous No.17960106]

How do we feel about The Ordinary?

[Anonymous No.17960251]

>>17960106
I really like the buffet serum, very nourishing. They’re pretty well priced basic skincare items, honestly.

Hate their squareness cleansers though, break me right out and feel like stuff from 15 years ago.

[Anonymous No.17960303]

hope this is the right thread to post this but, does a deoderant exist that is actually strong but also does not run the risk of any health issues?

[Anonymous No.17960508]

is snail mucin worth it? & if so, which products?

[Anonymous No.17960536]

>>17960303
Anything without aluminium in, mostly the stick ones. Also, the Ordinary Glycolic toner will generally just nuke the enzyme responsible for causing B.O. but won’t be scented.

[Anonymous No.17960540]

>>17960536
Picrel, works pretty well.

[Anonymous No.17960632]

>>17959794
maybe vids in >>17957926 will spark some ideas for you
>>17959989
epiduo worked for my sebaceous filaments on nose, requires a few months of time though
>>17960106
they are cool if you want to have 15 different serums instead of 1 or 2
>>17960508
not sure but i see cosrx snail mucin shilled everywhere
>>17960303
check product recommendation section in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXmNBQjDvs

[Anonymous No.17960686]

>>17960303
Wash your arm pits with benzoyl peroxide.

[Anonymous No.17960979]

>>17960686
might as well wash with anything lol

[Anonymous No.17961076]

As a complete beginner, what brand of DE safety razor should I get? I have soft and fairly mild facial hair so it's not like I need to cut down a forest daily. Just looking for a better way to do my 1-2 per week shave. There wasn't a lot of brand info in the wiki and the options online seem wildly varied in price.

[Anonymous No.17961295]

>>17961076
I personally don't think brand is that much of a differentiator, since each brand manufactures multiple models with different levels of aggressiveness. If you currently only shave a couple times a week and aren't worried about getting a very close shave every day, then look around for a mild razor. The Merkur 34C is generally considered a very mild starter razor, though there's been quality issues lately with blades not being correctly aligned (one side more aggressive than the other when they should be equal). If you're in the Seattle area, you can have my old one, though it does have the alignment issue sometimes. There are plenty of other razors available at varying levels of aggressiveness. The blade you choose also matters, as they vary in sharpness and aggressiveness as well (though it's a smaller effect than razor). You can also get an adjustable razor that lets you change the aggressiveness by twisting something, though those are more expensive.
If you want to do some research, there's a guy on YT with the channel "geofatboy" who does lots of review/demo and instruction videos. If you don't mind visiting reddit just to read, the "wicked_edge" subreddit has a lot of discussion. Most questions you can come up have probably already been asked and answered there.

[Anonymous No.17961309]

How do I fix this? The sun (I believe) has severly damaged some areas of skin on my body. What are some ways I can make my skin smoother?

[Anonymous No.17961318]

>>17961295
Different anon, but how hard is it to learn to shave with a safety razor? I have only ever used electric shavers.

[Anonymous No.17961320]

>>17961295
Thank you for the sources but your answer to my question asking for brand recs was basically to say "the brands are different" when the variety is specifically why I am asking.

If brand isn't much of a differentiator why would I buy a 50$ razor over a 20$ razor, or a 90$ razor for that matter? What am I actually paying for, and why?

[Anonymous No.17961342]

>>17961318
It's tricky and takes a lot of practice, because the angle you hold the razor matters greatly. Depending on how aggressive the razor is, if you're off by a little bit then it won't shave as close. Or, it could end up cutting/razor-burning you. There's no pivoting head like on cartridges, so it's all up to you to get the angle correct.
>>17961320
Honestly, I don't really know what differentiates them based on price. I'd guess build materials are a big part, but also design of the razor. Like I said, the adjustable ones would cost more because they have more going on. There are also different types of heads, like closed vs open comb. I would imagine the open ones are more difficult to manufacture and put together. Beyond that... I don't know.

[Anonymous No.17961357]

>>17960536
Aluminium is pretty harmful. But I'll look into the glycolic toner thank you
>>17960632
Thank you

[Anonymous No.17961425]

>>17961357
Yeah, it’s partly why I don’t love spray on deodorant. I know it probably won’t do shit to me but I don’t like the idea of it blocking my pores, so I use one of these babies and/or toner.

[Anonymous No.17961452]

redpill me on urea moisturizers

[Anonymous No.17961454]

>>17957553
Thoughts on £210 La Mer eye cream? A friend said it's really good but she didn't tell me which one. I've always thought eye cream was a meme and didn't really do much. Is it really worth £210 for a 15ml tub? I got bad eye bags.

Or can anons recommend any eye cream they've seen great results with?

[Anonymous No.17961647]

I felt boujee and bought this little bad boy at Sephora today. I hope it works as well as it’s advertised.

[Anonymous No.17961663]

Somebody tell me, if this okay to keep using as a night moisturizer? I've been using it for years, but recently I read they changed the formula (?). Not sure.

I switched to VaniCream moisturizing cream but I feel like I can step it up... or are the basics good?

[Anonymous No.17961708]

If I have a beard, do I use lotion and cleanser on every part of my face that isn't covered by hair? Do I apply it through the hair?
Pls advise

[Anonymous No.17961883]

>>17961663
if you didnt have a bad reaction to the new formula i'd say its good. imo the basics can be just as good as more expensive stuff but its personal preference

[Anonymous No.17961948]

On the Australian market, there are only three CeraVe facial products containing SA. The two cleansers with SA are less than ideal because of the rinse, right?

https://www.cerave.com.au/ceramides-skin-care/cleansers/sa-smoothing-cleanser-with-salicylic-acid
https://www.cerave.com.au/ceramides-skin-care/cleansers/blemish-control-cleanser-for-acne-prone-skin

The remaining product is Blemish Control Gel, which is a leave-on BHA/AHA mix:

https://www.cerave.com.au/ceramides-skin-care/face-serums/blemish-control-salicylic-acid-gel-for-acne-prone-skin

Would that serve as a good twice-weekly exfoliant for normal/dry skin that has some slight blemishes (hint of redness, barely perceptible pimple-looking spots)? I like the idea of a BHA/AHA mix. As I understand it, everyone agrees AHAs are fine for normal to dry skin, and although some sources say not to use BHAs on normal to dry skin, apparently SA in particular is fine, especially if it's only twice a week (some even say daily SA use is fine on dry skin).
If someone knows a better BHA/AHA exfoliant from Paula's Choice, I'd be grateful if you could peep this:
https://www.paulaschoice.com.au/skin-care-products/exfoliants

[Anonymous No.17961957]

>>17961948
>normal/dry skin that has some slight blemishes (hint of redness, barely perceptible pimple-looking spots)
Here, found this picture on Google Images to show kinda what I mean about the hint of redness, though I have less oil have to look really close to notice the pimple-like imperfections.

[Anonymous No.17961958]

>>17961948
>normal/dry skin that has some slight blemishes (hint of redness, barely perceptible pimple-looking spots)
Here, found this picture on Google Images to show kinda what I mean about the hint of redness, though I have less oil and have to look really close to notice the pimple-like imperfections.

[Anonymous No.17962210]

Are there actually any negative effects for using alcohol based aftershaves? I’ve been using picrel for awhile now and it seems fine to me but my buddy tells me alcohol in the shave dries you out and ages you prematurely

[Anonymous No.17962250]

>>17961452
pretty cool, most often recommended for feet, knees, elbows
>>17961454
>eye bags
varies from case to case. sometimes nothing topical will help. consider checking in with derm/beauty saloon first so you might save £210
>>17961708
idk maybe if it is not too hard for you (depending on length) then go for it, if it is then treat it as your scalp or use beard dedicated products
>>17961948
>>17961958
im unable to find the AHA content for Blemish Control Gel. however the website states to use 1-3 times daily
>2.Cover the entire face with a thin layer of the gel one to three times daily, avoiding the eye area and lips.
which means there is not much AHA content. pretty sure even glycolic acid toner from the ordinary has more AHA content than this.
for twice weekly usage id say anything between 10-30% AHA is fine
25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel from Paulas choice looks cool specifically because there are a few different AHA in there and it won't be as harsh as the ordinary 30% AHA 2% BHA which consists of 30% glycolic acid. glycolic acid is the most harsh of all. with Exfoliant Peel from Paulas choice you get benefit of many acids.
these two are to be washed off after 5-15 minutes.
if you are interested in leave on products or just want something weaker then probably get paulas choice bha toner and Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA i guess or see if there is any other company offering 10% AHA 2% BHA solution

[Anonymous No.17962283]

>>17961647
Nice buy, let us know. I too have been feeling myself and purchased the glow recipe ‘wardrobe’ box on discount, just applied picrel and it feels really nice.

[Anonymous No.17962285]

>>17962283
Whoops, minor stroke out and didn’t attach picrel

[Anonymous No.17962442]

>>17962285
The only Glow products I've used was the blueberry cleanser and the watermelon moisturizer with the latter being the one I liked the least.

Kiehl's "cloud" cream feels extremely comfy on my skin. It doesn't have an obnoxious smell, the texture feels like whipped cream and at least on my skin, absorbs very quickly and holds well.

[Anonymous No.17962599]

has anyone here tried using sugar wax/any other type of wax for facial hair? does it work well?
i've been using disposable multi-blade razors, single blade razors, and electric razors for years but my facial hair is too dark and course and i'm always left with some sort of visible stubble no matter how close i shave. i'm tired of it.

[Anonymous No.17962775]

God, I wish I had started taking care of my skin when I was young. I had pretty good skin to start off with, now I'm 33 and I look like I've had syphilis.

[Anonymous No.17962788]

Does anything actually work for Kerotosis pilaris on arms and thighs? Had this shit my whole life and it gets really noticeable in the winter when I lose my tan. So far I’ve just been putting moisturizing lotion on my body after I shower in the morning . I’ve looked into some treatments but it seems like there’s literally zero consensus on what works.

Is Lactic Acid best or is Urea? Should I get AmLactin? Do I need something prescribed?

Any KP bros who have found success please please help.

[Anonymous No.17962842]

>>17962788
I simply moisturise then hide my red bobbly shame. Someday I’ll take 2 weeks off work and do a full chemical peel on it.

[Anonymous No.17963113]

my face has turned brown and darkish after years of sun exposure, I've tried aha peels, rice masks, vitamin c but nothing worked , and yes I've started sunscreen now , is there anything I can do to bring back fairness in my face ,

[Anonymous No.17963576]

wait this skincare stuff is kinda working...

[Anonymous No.17963734]

Wish CeraVe was a little cheaper.

[Anonymous No.17963741]

>>17962250
Thanks for the help, anon. I think Blemish Control Gel is the Australian name for the American Acne Control Gel:

https://www.cerave.com/skincare/acne/acne-control-gel

All the ingredients are identical, as is the concentration of SA, so I'm assuming the AHA concentration is identical too. People are asking about the AHA concentration in the question section of that page, but the CeraVe rep is responding with the boilerplate about proprietary information. Noticing a lot of products from other brands where they too give the BHA % but not the AHA %. Frustrating.

Which is more /skg/ for chemical exfoliation: a weekly (or twice-weekly) peel that you leave on for some minutes and rinse off... or lighter leave-on exfoliants for daily use?

[Anonymous No.17964337]

can sleep deprivation cause acne

[Anonymous No.17964698]

So, what is the best thing I can do for scars and stretch marks? I tried looking into it, and it seems to be Mederma Advance Scar Gel and microneddling. What about Bio Oil? Is that just a scam?

[Anonymous No.17964796]

>>17963113
wait half a year while using the highest tech EU sunscreen you can get your hands on

[Anonymous No.17964855]

>>17964698
Bio oil isn't a scam but there are other products out there that do the same thing. Anything moisturising with vitamin e is good

[Anonymous No.17964858]

>>17957891
Most of these are useless stuff and way too much. What you're doing is just carpet bombing your skin with everything and by doing that you're fucking up any balance your skin has, it might be hydrated afterwards but you'll have no other benefits

[Anonymous No.17964861]

>>17958565
Actual skin like that is ONLY achievable if you've taken good care of your skin since you were a kid. Koreans are thought skincare from a early age and their mothers make sure they wash, moisturize and protect their skin from the sun.

[Anonymous No.17964869]

>>17958565
Makeup, photoshop and filters. Their skincare is good but barely anybody actually has flawless skin. Just practise good skincare.

[Anonymous No.17964876]

>>17962788
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/keratosis-pilaris-self-care
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070651-treatment?form=fpf
>>17962842
i guess you can exfoliate a little more/for longer since those parts of skin are not that sensitive as skin on face
>>17963576
post results
>>17963734
im surprised how many people go for paulas choice which is expensive af
>>17963741
>Which is more /skg/ for chemical exfoliation: a weekly (or twice-weekly) peel that you leave on for some minutes and rinse off... or lighter leave-on exfoliants for daily use?
depends on your experience. if you havent used many AHAs in the past, go for lower concentration and leave on. it is safer than the 30% red bitch from the ordinary after all
>>17964337
there are better candidates like hormones or diet
>>17964698
probably laser but never tried

[Anonymous No.17965047]

I've got tretinoin and CeraVe PM moisturizer. Should I do tretinoin one night, CeraVe the next, or do I put them both on or what

[Anonymous No.17965091]

need good safety razor, how is henson al13 i heard its piss easy on sensitive skin and easy to use

[Anonymous No.17965168]

are face masks are meme or what

[Anonymous No.17965188]

>>17965168
yeah they're a silly meme. if you really want to rejuvenate your face and look more youthful, then extract the blood from children and use it as a face mask. additionally, you can engage in tantric sex magick and induce fear within the children to create a greater impact. it worked for me.

[Anonymous No.17965478]

This is how my face looked 1 hour after washing it with lukewarm water. I have never used any cleanses and just moisturize with the slightest amount of nivea creme.

Does this count as greasy or normal? My cheeks felt a bit drier than my T-area so maybe I have combination skin?

I wanna get my pores looking a bit better so I want to make sure I choose the right products for my skin type.

[Anonymous No.17965508]

>clarify
>tone
>brighten
>nourish
>revitalize
>cleanse
>firm
>replenish

I can't take skin care seriously. Just tell me what makes my skin nice and what doesn't, I'm sick of wading through meaningless marketing terms.

>should i be clarifying or toning? maybe i should tone and then replenish, and then do a little brightening afterward.

Delusion. Why the fuck is it so complicated. Either something makes your skin nicer or it doesnt so why dont people just cut the woo and say what works and what doesn't

[Anonymous No.17965636]

>>17963734
>Wish CeraVe was a little cheaper.
It's cheap as hell dude.

[Anonymous No.17965661]

>>17965508
>cleanse
>exfoliate
>tone
>serum (can be brightening, nourishing, firming etc)
>moisturise
That’s the order, and most of those words are used in older lady aimed products lel

[Anonymous No.17965708]

>bought most of these on heavy discount from the mall
Probably not great since this was my first time hearing of them, but I tried the samples and they felt really nice.

[Anonymous No.17965713]

advice? i tried tret 0.025 w/ a basic cleanser and moisturizer but w/o consistent spf use though i dont know if i used it correctly. can poor sleep render tret/moisturizer null

[Anonymous No.17965882]

>>17965047
you were prescribed this and nobody told you how to use it? is it your first retinoid?
>>17965168
for moisturizing ones i think you can get your toner, ampoule or watery serum, soak thin material in them and put on your face. or cut it out from cloth or make holes in plastic bag and put it over your face. you will probably get similar effect.
for exfoliating masks i guess you can just buy stronger exfoliators that you wash off after a few minutes
i wouldnt buy a mask but i usually get them for free in my orders i used argan oil mask from the saem once and it was really nice though
>>17965478
>pores
you will probably end up using salicylic acid product which is cool for most skin types
>>17965508
everyone can benefit from sunscreen, retinoid (like retinol) and a moisturizer. these are 3 main things to use regardless of what your skin looks like. after using these for 2-3 months it will be time to see what skin issues you are still experiencing and address them with more products if you care enough to fix them. there is a lot of optional shit out there that you dont need to use. and if you are unsure if a product is good just look for it on youtube or reddit skincare communities
>>17965713
>tried tret
define tried. one use? two weeks every 2 days?
>w/o consistent spf use
you know what to do
>dont know if i used it correctly
whats with the tret and people not knowing how to use it. basically use after cleansing in PM only
>can poor sleep render tret/moisturizer null
no unless you did not wait enough time before going to bed and it got rubbed into your pillow

[Anonymous No.17965966]

>>17962210
It dries out the skin but you can follow it up with a moisturiser immediately after.
Some people even use aftershave splash + aftershave balm one after the other.

[Anonymous No.17965982]

for sebaceous filaments on the nose, does bha have any "long-term" effects that build over time? or after you've used it for 3 weeks or whatever those changes are basically what you're going to get, and if you stopped for six months then did it again for 3 weeks you'd be back to the same place?

also, is it worth using neutrogena hydro boost/other cleanser if you're not wearing makeup/sunscreen? does it help with cleansing sweat more than just showering?

[Anonymous No.17966042]

>>17965661
>he doesn't use a double-cleanse, pre-essence, essence, and spf.
imagine not doing a 50-step Korean skincare routine for glass skin.
at least the zoomers won't be making fun of ME.

[Anonymous No.17966066]

>>17965713
morning: foaming cleanser, oil-free/light/matte moisturizer, SPF
night: same cleanser, ?, same moisturizer

? = can try various treatments like benzoyl peroxide (probably not ideal in your case because you have primarily comedonal acne -- I see only one inflamed pimple), salicylic acid (I'd try this first if I were you), azelaic acid (might be good for maintenance after salicylic acid does its magic or as a primary treatment if your skin reacts too harshly to salicylic acid)

[Anonymous No.17966079]

I have very oily skin that is also super flaky dry. Is there something specific I should be looking at doing to treat this combination of conditions?

[Anonymous No.17966080]

>>17966079
How often are you showering?

[Anonymous No.17966081]

>>17966080
Every day or every other day when I'm working on papers.

[Anonymous No.17966083]

>>17966081
>>17966080
I take really long (~40 min) and hot showers, I don't know if that makes a difference

[Anonymous No.17966085]

>>17966083
Major difference. Lukewarm or cool showers is what you need, long hot showers strip your skins natural oils and dry it out. Start taking cooler showers and you'll start seeing a difference.

Hot showers feel nice as fuck, I know, but it's really bad for your skin.

[Anonymous No.17966086]

>>17966085
thanks, I'll try this out

[Anonymous No.17966376]

Give me a rundown on serums, niacinamide, salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and whatever the ordinary sells
Seems like a lot of sis science to me

[Anonymous No.17966397]

>>17966086
Try replacing hot as fuck long showers with the odd bath if you don’t think you can stick to shorter cooler ones.

[Anonymous No.17966402]

>>17966376
>AHA/BHA (salicylic avid, glycolic acid etc)
alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs). They're both chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin
>niacinimide
helps harmonize both the natural production of keratin as well as ceramides, which helps the skin’s lipid barrier function. niacinamide works to keep the skin’s moisture barrier intact and promote a smooth, supple complexion. It’s also known to target skin discoloration, and mattify the skin
>hyaluronic acid
Similar function. fortifies the skin's natural barriers to help lock moisture in.
>serums
Read the description cause they’re all different

Use an AHA/BHA in conjunction with humectants and serums but allow 30 mins between application to allow them to work.

[Anonymous No.17966627]

>>17966376
Pause this video at 1:00 to see a nice chart from a dermatologist of some common ingredients (including the three you mention) vs. conditions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3aIeABbNvY
It's not a perfect chart - some ingredients have uses not shown, and there are missing ingredients - but it gives a good idea.
When products mention BHA, they're almost always referring to salicylic acid (shown in the chart). When products mention AHA, they're referring to acids like lactic acid (shown), glycolic acid (not shown), and several others.
These ingredients shown are the hard science - you can go to PubMed and type them in. Skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums, etc., are just the delivery vehicles for these ingredients. The bullshit is in the competitive marketing and ridiculous price points, not the ingredients themselves - imagine a bunch of companies vying with one another to sell bottled water, where you can find $50 bottles and $2 bottles.

[Anonymous No.17967573]

>korean skin care
I hope you retards don’t actually believe in that crap

[Anonymous No.17967653]

>Buy pic related as my first cleanser ever
>Choose it specifically because it says appropriate for very dry and baby skin too
>Used it twice so far and both times my nose got white flakes on it (so dry)
Do I go back to just washing my face with water only? Never had an issue like this before

Feel like I got memed

[Anonymous No.17967994]

>>17962210
for many people anything that contains alcohol is a strong nope in skincare
>>17965982
>does bha have any "long-term" effects that build over time
not sure but maybe your skin will be able to tolerate it better over time. mid-term effects probably less sebum production
>is it worth using neutrogena hydro boost/other cleanser if you're not wearing makeup/sunscreen?
yes but if you are on minimalistic side of things then cleanser is optional really.
>>17966042
some people are that way naturally due to good genes. or camera filters
>>17966086
you might try oil free moisturizer as well. even for oily skin it is recommended to moisturize
>>17967573
still not sure if its jew trickery or an actual thing
>>17967653
i think you meant to buy a moisturizer, not a cleanser anon

[Anonymous No.17968009]

>>17967653
you have to exfoliate and moisturise too.

[Anonymous No.17968224]

Any product with the word “dewy” on it is code for greasy and should never be purchased. My girlfriend uses this overpriced shit and her face looks like she took a dip in crisco

[Anonymous No.17968254]

>>17968224
It’s a ‘look’ some people like. It looks gross when they overdo it.

[Anonymous No.17968311]

Thoughts on this stuff? It's pretty cheap, and I don't want to use a balm anymore

[Anonymous No.17968416]

Whats the best retinol in the whole wide world which I can purchase from Amazon?

[Anonymous No.17968421]

>>17957553
I have a serious prbolem...

My skin is very white, so whenever I do excercise outside or go to the beach I get sunburn. The easiest solution would be to use sunblock but after going down a rabbithole I learned that those are full of harmfull chemicals. SO, what can I use to replace it and not get completely burned up?

[Anonymous No.17968434]

>>17968416
>Whats the best retinol in the whole wide world which I can purchase from Amazon?
The stuff thats actually tretinoin being sold by sneaky sellers
https://www.amazon.com/Retinol-Vitamin-Wrinkles-Treatment-Anti-Aging/dp/B0C4942YFB/

[Anonymous No.17968442]

>>17968434
Why is tretinoin better? I know a prescription is needed but its easy to buy without having one.

[Anonymous No.17968454]

>>17968442
More potent, more effectiv probably slightly less irritating then high concentrations of retinol. Plus most retinol products are priced so high it ends up costing the same or often less

[Anonymous No.17968659]

Is there any point using aftershave or shaving balms if one will be slapping on moisturizer anyway?

cleanse, shave, ..., moisturizer, ...

[Anonymous No.17968945]

This shit any good? Someone recommended me it for oily skin/acne but I'm not sure and cosmetics industry is full of shit. My skin has light acne and a little bit of scarring from my teenage years.

[Anonymous No.17968986]

Not sure if this is the best place to ask but I have like a small sebaceous cyst on my wang (the shaft part) that keeps coming back. I want it gone so girls don't get grossed out if I ever get laid. It's not red/infected and it doesn't hurt at all but I have to squeeze the pus out every couple of months and I don't have the pain tolerance nor the metaphorical balls to just cut it off.
Does anyone here know any treatments for this? I've heard that apple cider vinegar might help but I need to know if that is ok to put on my dick. I don't want to go to a dermatologist because it seems entirely benign otherwise and it'll be embarrassing to ask them to take a look at my virginal penis for this minor skin issue.

[Anonymous No.17969030]

>>17968945
>2039007 69 - Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethan Sulfonic Acid, Citric Acid, Peg-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum/Fragrance (B253157/1)
The primary acne-fighting ingredients here are salicylic acid and, to a lesser extent, glycolic acid. Some people have bad reactions to niacinamide, so patch test if you go with this product. You can find simpler and much cheaper products centered on 2% salicylic acid, usually marketed as BHA exfoliants or exfoliating toners (don't bother with salicylic acid cleansers, because you want to leave the acid on your skin).
Don't jump into using salicylic acid every day. Start with once a week in the first week, twice a week in the second week, etc., increasing each week as tolerance and comfort permit. Apply at night and be more diligent about wearing sunscreen when the UV index is >= 3, because these acids increase your skin's sun-sensitivity (technically, it's not really an issue with BHAs like salicylic acid, but it will be with AHAs like the glycolic acid in that LRP product if you go with it).

[Anonymous No.17969036]

How do I reduce redness around my face? I have very hot showers everyday, which I think could be causing this. Would a face mask help to limit redness?

[Anonymous No.17969043]

>>17968986
The ACV is perfectly safe, but it's one of those things that seem to work for only the lucky few, typically people who fill the testimonials of naturopath sites and whatnot.
There's nothing to be ashamed of in going to a dermatologist for removal. They encounter people who are 1,000x vain each and every day, like people wanting to lighten a 1mm armpit mole. They won't brush off a cyst on your penis as some minor cosmetic issue. It's a serious lifestyle issue.

[Anonymous No.17969051]

>>17968421
Use sunblock, but made in the EU.

[Anonymous No.17969219]

>>17969030
Damn that's exactly the type of answer I was looking for. Thank you very much!

[Anonymous No.17969275]

I have a considerable amount of acne on my back, and I think working out worsens it a bit because I'm constantly lying on my back with a lot of weight over it (e.g. bench press), and additionally I spend several hours a day with my back on my chair. Should something like a body lotion help with it or should I use something else?

[Anonymous No.17969373]

>>17968224
i will never understand why one would like to blind someone with their forehead
>>17968311
does not seem to have any actives. just a water gel with fragrance and colour
>>17968421
try UV umbrella. clothing or a big ass fucking sombrero. most of uv filters are chemical if not all. maybe try one that is marketed for kids of a physical filter (stays on your face and does not soak in your skin)
>>17968945
most overpriced product for what it offers from LRP i think
>>17968986
salicylic acid and/or moisturizer with niacinamide should help but not sure if it will remove it completely
>>17969036
>How do I reduce redness around my face?
depends on the root cause. sometimes there isnt any and not much can be done about it. sometimes sleeping on your back might fix certain issues but there is no guarantee it will help you
> I have very hot showers everyday, which I think could be causing this.
you know what to do
>Would a face mask help to limit redness?
doubt it
>>17969275
maybe try moisturizer with niacinamide. la roche posay lipikar ap+m for example. if you want something stronger against acne, go for azelaic acid. there is also benzoyl peroxide which is also great choice but tends to bleach/discolor clothes
optionally if you don't like putting anything on your back maybe a benzoyl peroxide wash like panoxyl or a salicylic acid wash when showering (neutrogena has one i think). leave it for a few minutes to let it work

[Anonymous No.17969377]

>>17968224
i will never understand why one would like to blind someone with their forehead
>>17968311
does not seem to have any actives. just a water gel with fragrance and colour
>>17968421
try UV umbrella, UV clothing or a big ass fucking sombrero. most uv filters are made in lab if not all. maybe try one that is marketed for kids or a physical filter (stays on your face and does not soak in your skin)
>>17968945
most overpriced product for what it offers from LRP i think
>>17968986
salicylic acid and/or moisturizer with niacinamide should help but not sure if it will remove it completely
>>17969036
>How do I reduce redness around my face?
depends on the root cause. sometimes there isnt any and not much can be done about it. sometimes sleeping on your back might fix certain issues but there is no guarantee it will help you
> I have very hot showers everyday, which I think could be causing this.
you know what to do
>Would a face mask help to limit redness?
doubt it
>>17969275
maybe try moisturizer with niacinamide. la roche posay lipikar ap+m for example. if you want something stronger against acne, go for azelaic acid. there is also benzoyl peroxide which is also great choice but tends to bleach/discolor clothes
optionally if you don't like putting anything on your back maybe a benzoyl peroxide wash like panoxyl or a salicylic acid wash when showering (neutrogena has one i think). leave it for a few minutes to let it work

[Anonymous No.17969499]

>>17969377
>you know what to do
cold showers are brutal but is there any evidence they improve your skin?

[Anonymous No.17969503]

My skin looks exactly like this, how do I fix it? My forehead looks old as shit, greasy and yucky looking with prominent wrinkles/expression lines and shit
I'm 23 and hit the wall at 21/22 due to lifelong stress, binge eating junk food, never using sunscreen and sleep deprivation, will rectifying these things and using retinol daily be enough to set things right? Been using retinol for two months (daily for a month, gradually increasing for the month before that) but not seen much change yet, might hop on tret

[Anonymous No.17969506]

>>17969503
also I'm a guy (inb4 people think I'm a girl and tell me that it's too late to reverse the wall)

[Anonymous No.17969511]

>>17969503
Yes. At your age, taking care will reverse this (even if you are a woman).

[Anonymous No.17969532]

>>17969511
ayy
what do I do? Just keep up the good habits I listed? Also considering dermaroller and facial tape for the forehead wrinkles

[Anonymous No.17969534]

>>17969499
>cold showers
see >>17966085
>>17969503
post routine and what retinol is it

[Anonymous No.17969544]

>>17969534
>Holland and Barrett moisturiser and Bondi Sands sunscreen in the day
>cleanser that I've forgotten the brand of and too lazy to look for in the shower 2x a day
>Holland and Barrett moisturiser and Vitaskin Vitamin A night cream before bed
>gonna start using Vitaskin Vitamin C day cream in the day as well
I'll start taking colder showers too, it's good for your energy levels and immune system as well

[Anonymous No.17969553]

>>17969532
Keep up the good habits, supplement any vitamins you’re not getting.
You’ll have to experiment with cleansers, but starting with cerave is always a good choice.
Get an AHA/BHA exfoliator (I like Glow Recipe but they’re all essentially the same). Keep it up with retinol. Maybe use a night time mask or serum, too. Picrel is great to put on whilst you sleep, very plumping and moisturising. Also obviously use sunscreen.

Starting out, you can be basic and use The Ordinary https://theordinary.com/en-gb/blog/the-ordinary-product-beginners-guide.html to build up a routine before you branch out. OP has really good guides, assuming you already looked.

[Anonymous No.17969562]

>>17969553
thanks anon, I'll have a look at that stuff

[Anonymous No.17969569]

>>17969562
I wish you luck, anon! But remember, your skin is never gonna be photoshop perfect like most of the filtered people online. Like visible pores etc are pretty normal for 99.999% of the population, just getting your biggest organ nice and healthy is a good start.

[Anonymous No.17969603]

>>17969544
>Vitaskin Vitamin A night cream
is this your retinol? in ingredients all i see is Retinyl Palmitate and no retinol. thats the weakest shit
https://www.skinacea.com/retinoids/types-of-retinoids.html
you have been scammed my nigga
now get cerave resurfacing retinol serum or the ordinary 0,5% retinol in squalane (not the best out there) or olay24 retinol or just watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrMQaau4S_0
or go to derm maybe you will get some prescription retinoid
>Holland and Barrett moisturiser
barely any actives in that moisturizer, better get something else like cerave or cetaphil
>gonna start using Vitaskin Vitamin C
id start exfoliating for skin texture first as >>17969553 said if this is what your skin texture look like >>17969503
report back in 3 months

[Anonymous No.17969617]

ive been using tretinoin (pea-sized amount every 1-2 times a week) for just over 2 months now. my skin does seem a lot more tighter, yet i still experience skin peeling a couple days after applying tret in the evening. ive also been using a japanese 50 spf suncream, but i dont think its been really helpful. should i be applying more suncream throughout the day to counter the skin peeling? or am i just going through a passing 'purge' phase?

[Anonymous No.17969625]

>>17969617
>a couple days after
how often are you applying? if you keep up with this once a week micky mouse bullshit you might as well just not

also short contact therapy if every night is a problem at 0.025

[Anonymous No.17969627]

>>17969569
imperfections are fine I just don't wanna have old man forehead skin
>>17969603
yeah I knew that shit was fucking weak, thanks for the redpill anon

[Anonymous No.17969643]

>>17969603
>barely any actives
wdym by 'actives'? I'm new to this shit kek

[Anonymous No.17969653]

>>17957891
This seems like way too much, how did you come up with this huge list.

Please share pictures of your skin so i can judge its impact as you might look like a god. Anything less and you are being jewed

[Anonymous No.17969683]

>>17969643
active ingredients means an ingredient that actually do the work on a molecular level to address your skin condition. examples are retinoids, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid
some more info under >>17966627

[Anonymous No.17969735]

>>17969683
ah gotcha, thanks anon <3

[Anonymous No.17969750]

If I want to use both retinol and an AHA/BHA exfoliator should I do something like using the exfoliator in the morning followed by suncreen and the retinol at night? Or would it be better to use them interchangeably, retinol one night and exfoliator the next? Also is pic rel a good AHA/BHA exfoliator to buy?

[Anonymous No.17969838]

>>17969750
from cerave website:
>Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
means not much AHA content.
some details in >>17962250 or just earlier in thread
i think you could use it in am routine and then use retinol in pm routine. but if you get something stronger like 10% aha and 2% bha then i would definetely use instead of retinol like twice weekly

[Anonymous No.17969853]

do I need Vitamin C if I'm already using retinol for wrinkles and evening out skin tone?

[Anonymous No.17969887]

>>17969838
>the ordinary 30% AHA 2% BHA
would it be safe to use this one if I have never used any AHA/BHA product before?

[Anonymous No.17969908]

>>17969853
post routine
personally if i were you id go for exfoliators first if you are not using them yet. vit c helps but it needs to be well formulated, otherwise it won't penetrate the skin barrier. bad formulations also detoriate quickly and won't be as efficient half the bottle in. some even need to be stored in fridge for that reason.
>>17969887
i would go for something easier. 30% is dangerous for the first exfoliator. it can burn your skin really hard and it could discourage you. maybe go for their glycolic toner or anything up to 10% AHA leave-on OR 15% wash-off

[Anonymous No.17969956]

>>17969887
Seconding >>17969908 that’s way too strong for babby’s first AHA/BHA. Ease into it. Also your skin will probably REEEEEE at first and flare up protectively, so patch test a few times concurrently. My skin reacted by stinging and going red once once when I tried them but then didn’t react again.

[Anonymous No.17969968]

>>17969750
>Also is pic rel a good AHA/BHA exfoliator to buy?
I'm the anon from an earlier thread who was looking into that as an exfoliant (though for some reason, CeraVe uses the word 'blemish' instead of 'acne' in several products on the Australian market -- Blemish Control Gel instead of Acne Control Gel, Blemish Control Cleanser instead of Acne Control Cleanser, etc.). We had trouble finding the AHA %. CeraVe refuses to disclose it, though I did recently see that the Target website is listing it as AHA 5.5%:
https://www.target.com/p/cerave-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-control-gel-1-35oz/-/A-82403939
>5.5% alpha hydroxy acids help smooth and soften skin
No idea how they found that.

[Anonymous No.17969973]

>>17969908
>>17969956
alright thanks anons

[Anonymous No.17969996]

>>17969968
Me again. OK, I checked the Web Archive on https://www.cerave.com/skincare/acne/acne-control-gel thinking they may have listed the AHA % at an earlier time, but nothing. I then Google searched for "alpha hydroxy acids help smooth and soften skin," which is the boilerplate on Target, Walmart, etc., and found this:
https://www.ceraveus.com/product/cerave-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-control-gel-1-35oz/
But it turns out that ceraveus.com is a bit of a scam site run by some Asian dude. He started it off as a site selling music products and hasn't even bothered to update the FAQ, which still mentions music speakers. So he lifted the boilerplate from somewhere else as well.
My guess is that CeraVe includes the AHA % on B2B product brochures that it sends to retailers.

[Anonymous No.17970000]

>>17969996
Yeah, CeraVe would be required to declare what the percentage was cause otherwise that’s a risk of lawsuits.

[Anonymous No.17970072]

how do i fix everything about my skin

[Anonymous No.17970253]

I'm doing cleanser, vitamin C serum, moisturizer, retinol, and I'm still breaking out. Then I use spot gel and it really doesn't work that much.

I'm tired of this. I'm 26. I'm too old for this.

What diet do you guys follow? I think that's probably the main issue. Just a general guideline of what you guys eat in a day/avoid eating would help, thanks.

[Anonymous No.17970470]

>>17957891
You do at least moisturize your whole body, as well right? Because if the only skin you take care of is the one on your face only...

[Anonymous No.17970516]

>>17969043
I know dermatologists frequently deal with worse but its still just such an awkward predicament, I would honestly rather buy some local anesthesia and a scalpel to extract it myself if surgery is the only way to get rid of it.
>>17969377
>salicylic acid and/or moisturizer with niacinamide should help but not sure if it will remove it completely
I have plenty of both, hopefully those don't ruin my peepee skin too much if I apply it

[Anonymous No.17970599]

>>17970000
checked
>>17970072
not much to fix bro; a soon-to-be-whitehead i think (leave it) and idk if we can do anything about that scar or whatever that is. maybe ask for some procedure. maybe retinoids might help with this if you are not using already but idk how deep it is
>>17970253
cut dairy, processed food, stuff with added sugar. if you sweat at any point during the day make sure to wash your face. do not use hot water, lukewarm only (both shower and washing face). make sure to not touch your face. make sure everything from your routine does not break you out. happens with certain moisturizers and/or ingredients like olive oil (key word: noncomedogenic). all of this could also be caused by hormonal issue. have you been to derm? you could ask for mupirocin ointment that works much better than any spot treatment i used before. recently i heard that even the quality of water can create skin issues
>>17970516
>hopefully those don't ruin my peepee
make sure these ingredients wont reach the peepee hole or it might burn af, especially the SA. other than that you will be okay

[Anonymous No.17970616]

>>17959163
>Also, I have aloe vera in my garden
Thats great! I absolutely love aloe vera, it healed almost everything on my face. People who say "it burns/itch when i put it on" its because a lot of people just cut it and apply directly. I had to find that out the hard way. After years of using it, I finally know the correct way to apply it. Just cut a piece, you will see yellow liquid fall from the bottom(this causes itching) its called aloin, its a laxative. Put the leaf upside down for a few hours to drain the sap/aloin, after that cut the edges of the leaf and you can then chop it into smaller pieces your wish, put these into a bowl of water to further clean them, change the water after every 2-3 hrs and then its done you can just cut the top part of the leaf and rub it into your skin. I would recommend applying it when youre about to go to sleep..since its sticky you do not want to put that and go out. Thats what worked for me. Hope you get the same results anon.

[Anonymous No.17970864]

I went to the dermatologist and I know I have sensitive skin and mild genetic acne on the cheeks and I have bad dark circle. My diet is clean and I wash my face every other day. My dermatologist is recommending me stuff they are paid to upsell and I do not trust it. Skin Cueticals was one of those and dried my skin out. What are some good soothing products to try and can help with redness and acne for oily skin. Right now I use the Lush BB seaweed because the rose and seaweed calm my skin. What is a good charcoal scrub for sensitive skin?

[Anonymous No.17970879]

What is the best eye cream for dark circles and crows feet prevention? No matter how much I sleep, I still have them. I have thin skin under my eyes and am really pale so they are more noticeable. I am scared to use makeup because my skin is so sensitive to breaking out and oils.

[Anonymous No.17970883]

>>17959794
tretinoin

[Anonymous No.17971050]

I'm wanting to switch back from dry shaving to wet shaving, but I notice that the usual Internet hypochondriacs are up in arms about the 'toxic' chemicals in Gillette/Schick lubricating strips on their blades. Didn't even know there was one when I was using shit from the Mach 3 series in the past without issues. Anyone done a deep dive on this?
The only alternatives I know without such strips are traditional straight razors, DE safety razors, and crappy disposable razors.

[Anonymous No.17971071]

Should I stop gooning if I want good skin?

[Anonymous No.17971081]

My forehead feels like sandpaper and I have some spots on my face one right in-between my eyebrows. How can I fix this?

[Anonymous No.17971156]

For UKfags, these are heavily discounted from Fenwick and H Beauty right now, and I’ve really been enjoying them.
Dew drops especially are moisturising and they have a thick quality, slightly slow to absorb. Feels lovely after, very plump ans well hydrated.
The jelly cleanser as well is nice, and has a cute little metal scoop.

Also they’re glass bottles, which just feels fancy. I’ll probably refill them with cheaper stuff when they’re used.

[Anonymous No.17971162]

>>17971081
Cleanse, exfoliate (AHA/BHA), moisturise.

[Anonymous No.17971194]

>>17971050
>the 'toxic' chemicals in Gillette/Schick lubricating strips
I've literally never heard this

[Anonymous No.17971374]

>be me
>read skincare threads on /fa/ for years
>watch dermo videos, read skincare blogs
>even pirated a cosmetic dermatology textbook from libgen
>try doing minimalist skincare on my face
>try doing maximalist skincare on my face
>nothing works
>3.5 years of failure pass
>still have painfully average skin like every hobgoblin on the street, zero compliments, dude at work getting complimented all the time on his clear face
>ask him what his secret is
>he uses a generic bar of soap "when my face feels dirty"
>try doing that
>*scratch* LET ME STOP RIGHT HERE.. at this point, you're probably expecting this to be a story about success with a simple bar of soap, right?
>nope, didn't work for me either
fml
weird thing is, I can't point to a single thing... I can't tell you acne is my problem... flaking... redness... hyperpigmentation... I just look, as I said, painfully average... there's no "wow, that's really great skin" factor in the mirror or in my photos...

[Anonymous No.17971378]

How do I change skin like this (notice the light freckling and overall uneven tone)

[Anonymous No.17971385]

>>17971378
... to skin like this
might be airbrushed, but I see plenty of dudes with skin like that irl too, so this is just to give an idea

[Anonymous No.17971392]

>>17971385
Dream might be a better example. Doubt he's using primer/foundation or something.
Notice how his skin tone just looks nicely uniform. If you had his mug, you could get right up to the mirror and not see freckle blotches and whatever the guy in >>17971378 has going on. The tone is balanced like that of a porcelain doll.

[Anonymous No.17971393]

>>17971392

[Anonymous No.17971395]

Do I still have to apply moisturizer if I apply pic related to my face?

[Anonymous No.17971419]

>>17971162
Ok thanks I'll try that

[Anonymous No.17971586]

>>17971378
That’s normal, healthy skin. This >>17971385 is photoshopped. Most people seem really clear and better to you because you’re not getting super close in the mirror and seeing all the flaws every morning, most people only see others from a certain distance and don’t detect many flaws.

[Anonymous No.17971587]

>>17971392
Low quality YouTube videos with youtuber lighting and screenshots won’t give you a ’real’ image of skin. Dream irl probably looks more like everybody else. Anybody with this >>17971378 skin is doing everything right.

[Anonymous No.17971715]

why did this make my comedonal acne worse

[Anonymous No.17971731]

>>17970864
>I have bad dark circle
i suggest to diagnose this with (other) professional to understand if this is pigment, thin skin + visible veins, the way you are or just getting old
>Skin Cueticals
not familiar with skinceuticals other than that they created a stable vitamin c serum formula which is expensive as fuck
>dried my skin out
even the most expensive exfoliator in the world will dry you out. comes down to what ingredient you are using and not how much you pay. always moisturize. and even then you can still be dry as a side effect of a product
>good soothing products to try and can help with redness and acne for oily skin
- oil free moisturizer with niacinamide (eg cerave; cetaphil also have one i think)
- anti-acne product (benzoyl peroxide or azelaic acid or AHA/BHA/PHA exfoliators, like paulas choice toners)
- centella asiatica seems to be very popular for soothing lately, you can also look for ceramides in products (most cerave products have ceramides)
- retinol wont be soothing but will speed up pimple lifecycle (cerave resurfacing retinol serum specifically will be great because of other ingredients it has against redness)
- sunscreen to prevent further hyperpigmentation if you are outside often during the day

from this list start with moisturizer, retinol and sunscreen, maybe centella ampule/serum. you should notice an improvement just with these in next weeks.
in 2-4 weeks once your skin adapts to your routine, get anything mentioned in anti-acne products (one, not all of them). keep in mind they are all drying. benzoyl peroxide is best otc treatment i think, followed by azelaic acid. exfoliator containing BHA will also help with oilyness.
>charcoal scrub
dont, get chemical exfoliator instead. most delicate is lactic acid. it works better and more effectively than physical scrubs, also less irritating for the skin

once you choose what to order report back with the list so we can see if anything clashes and create routine

[Anonymous No.17971735]

gf got me a light skincare routine. I'm 24 with mad collagen and clean skin anyway, she said it was more preventative tho. Thoughts?
QV gentle cleanser/wash
2% hyaluronic +B5
oil free matte moisturizer w nyacinimide
SPF 30 light facial sunscreen (?)

[Anonymous No.17971760]

>>17970879
> best eye cream for dark circles
if it is due to thin skin, there was a study in previous threads where strong exfoliators thickened skin. retinoids will probably also help. i think there is yt video from Doctorly on this topic
>crows feet prevention
anything that stimulates collagen production; retinoids, peptides, strong exfoliators, certain vitamin c serums. a few anons post collagen gummies here as well. hyaluronic acid apparently also can help to get "plump" skin but it is short term only i think
>'toxic' chemicals in Gillette/Schick lubricating strips on their blades
i dont think it is harmful in any way. and even if it is, it goes down the drain in a few minutes once you wash your face after shaving. i guess you could also remove the strip?
>>17971071
there are better candidates to achieve a good skin but sure, you could give it a try
>>17971374
>there's no "wow, that's really great skin"
nobodys skin is perfect, unless you use camera filters. there is a high chance you just saw too many of edited pics. social media is retarded for this and people literally kill themselves over such things. certain products like retinoids are clinically tried in blinded studies and there is actual science behind them. so if they don't work for you it is an anomaly. i assume you already reviewed your routines in every possible way, so the only thing I can suggest is go to derm for stronger retinoid or maybe you did not use something as often as you should. some anon earlier in the thread used a cream with retinyl palmitate and saw no results, which is not surprising. but again you probably reviewed these things already. keep in mind there is also a chance you have no skin issues to fix to begin with
>>17971378
>>17971385
camera filters
you could also try retinoids, exfoliatiors and sunscreen but they wont be as effective
>>17971395
nope
>>17971587
true
>>17971715
any product can make any skin worse because skin needs to adapt to it sometimes. give it 2 weeks

[Anonymous No.17971775]

>>17971735
if you want to skinmax then in mid 20s our collagen production starts to drop by ~20% i think, dont remember the exact number. this is often a good time to start retinoids. most people won't bother until late 20s/early 30s

>QV gentle cleanser/wash
i guess
>2% hyaluronic +B5
hyaluronic acid can make skin plump but its short term i think
>oil free matte moisturizer w nyacinimide
yas
>SPF 30 light facial sunscreen (?)
yiss awesome

but ye get something like retinol, does not have to be now, its fine if you get it in a year or two. if you use moisturizer, retinol and sunscreen thats really a lot already for anti aging. and get her retinol too anon shes a treasure for buying you these

[Anonymous No.17972039]

recommend me an alternative to this. it seems to irritate my skin. it's good for me because it's <$10 and doesn't have the shitty american filters in it and it doesn't cast that much

[Anonymous No.17972047]

>>17972039

[Anonymous No.17972058]

>>17972039
Isntree is god tier.

[Anonymous No.17972225]

Last month I got in heated argument with someone and I got so pissed that I went into the bathroom and squeezed on a pimple underneath my eye very hard, two days later I noticed some petechiae on my lower eyelid around where that pimple was.
Fast forward a month and while it's like 90% gone there's some still there, but everyone says that petechiae are meant to go away in less than a week. When's that shit gonna disappear for good

[Anonymous No.17972234]

What retinol would you recommend getting once I am done with the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum?

[Anonymous No.17972258]

>>17972234
Oral rentinol will cover all you're skin from the inside out so take that with collagen peptides thank me later

[Anonymous No.17972285]

>>17972225
lol that’s what you get for not being in control of your emotions

[Anonymous No.17972334]

>>17972258
does oral accutane overwhelm your liver and make you depressed

[Anonymous No.17972468]

>>17970599
>make sure to not touch your face
I can't not do this when I'm doing math. Is it over for me?

[Anonymous No.17972777]

>>17957553
This may be the wrong general for this question but there's no hairgen open and I need an answer as soon as possible.
I need to know if the "shampoo makes you bald"-meme is true or if it's just nopoo cope.
I genuinely would not feel clean if I didn't rub at least a teaspoon of shampoo in my hair.
I use neutral shampoo too if that makes things any better

[Anonymous No.17972783]

>>17972777
Kek what, of course it doesn’t make you bald. Unless you’re like, using Monat. I use body shop ginger shampoo like 3-4 times a week and my hair’s still in my head.

If you’re in the process of using chemicals, treatment, fin, dermaneedling etc for balding and need opinions for that with shampoo there’s a /bald/ general. Otherwise wash your damn hair

[Anonymous No.17972786]

>>17972783
ty anon

[Anonymous No.17972807]

>>17972786
You’re welcome, stay clean brother. And wash behind your ears.

[Anonymous No.17972822]

>>17972225
might be there forever. retinol and exfoliation might help
>>17972468
maybe the ordinary or just look for retinol reviews on yt and see which ones are mentioned the most. cerave resurfacing retinol serum has like 0,35% of retinol i think so it would be ideal for you to step up from this if you want
>>17972468
there are yt videos on how to deal with this. i didnt watch them, i just put a heavy moisturizer and i dont touch my face anymore because i dont want my fingers greasy
>>17972777
checked
if that was the case people would also loose their eyebrows, facial hair and body hair all over because shampoo also touches rest of your body right? surely some people would use a "balding" shampoo for genitals to get rid of pubic hair instead for laser depilation

[Anonymous No.17973601]

Any point throwing azelaic acid into a routine that already alternates a SA/GA/LA exfoliant and a retinol serum?
I don't want to overkill my routine, but I also don't want to leave small potential gainz on the table.

[Anonymous No.17973789]

>>17973601
Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid would be a more useful addition imo. Though both would have some benefit. But unless money is no object or you have significant skin problems that many actives is probably overkill.

[Anonymous No.17973792]

>>17971715
Its a cleanser. It cleans your skin but it also dries it, especially if you are not used to it. Use a moisturiser after and that should help.

[Anonymous No.17974112]

>>17957553
How's my routine? I've dry and acne prone skin. Even with this it still feels kinda dry but idk maybe I'm just too stingy with the moisturiser

>Morning
-shave face
-wash face with water
-use TO hyaluronic acid
-nuetrogena hydro boost
-bondi sands sunscreen

>Night
-Cerave hydrating cleanser most days or Cerave blemish control sa cleanser every fourth day
-glycolic acid same day as sa cleanser
-hyaluronic acid
-retinol every two days, not same day as exfoliators
-hydro boost
-vaseline if no retinol and no exfoliators

[Anonymous No.17974157]

Lion pair acne cream from japan is THE most effective spot treatment for individual pimples on the market. Just fucking nukes pimples from orbit. Easy to find on ebay.
One con, it contains a topical form of ibuprofen that is very unhealthy for cats and probably dogs. So it's something you need to be aware of if you have pets
Active ingredients are ibuprofen piconol and isopropylmethylphenol.

[Anonymous No.17974173]

>Cleanser > Toner > Moisturizer/Sunscreen
or
>Toner > Cleanser > Moisturizer/Sunscreen
?
The grooming /fa/ sticky says to exfoliate first but the pastebin recommends the first one.

[Anonymous No.17974179]

I give up
I want to get back on accutane like I had when I was a teenager. In my mid 20s and I still have disgusting puberty levels of acne. Do I have to get referred to a dermatologist first or can I go straight there

[Anonymous No.17974196]

>>17974173
Exfoliation and toner are different things. Confused by the fact that there are lots of exfoliating toners. When they say exfoliate first they mean physical exfoliators like scrubs and that sort of thing, which have falled out of favor in recent years with chemical exfoliation being preferred now since its more gentle in many ways.
So cleanser > toner (including exfoliating toners) > moisturizer

[Anonymous No.17974198]

>>17974179
Accutane is a drug that you should only use with a doctors supervision due to the rare but verid side effects it sometimes has.
If you just want to create an anti acne routine including a topical retinoid like tretinoin its fine to buy that from overseas pharmacy's and use it on your own.
Do you currently have any kind of skincare routine?

[Anonymous No.17974199]

>>17974198
>rare but werid and occasinally serious side effects it has

[Anonymous No.17974259]

>>17974196
Ahhhhh I see now.
So no need to use scrubs, instead I should just a chemical one.
Thank you anon

[Anonymous No.17974273]

>>17974198
I used tretinoin 0.5% daily for 18 months to no effect except extra dry skin. I've had various skincare routines for years and different diets too. None of it made a difference so I think it's hormonal. I would rather use accutane than TRT

[Anonymous No.17974450]

>>17974273
Fair, you are the kind of person that should be using it.

[Anonymous No.17974495]

>>17974273
hmm have you ever been to endocrinologist or whatever the hormones doc is called?

[Anonymous No.17974751]

I have jojoba and rosemary oil; what ratio do I mix them with? There aren't any hard answers.

[Anonymous No.17974865]

my skin gains are moot given that i cant seem to get one fucking night of decent sleep ever

[Anonymous No.17974974]

If I shave my beard, wouldn’t the moisturizer clog the pores and make the hair follicle grow back in my skin?

[Anonymous No.17974995]

>>17974974
Yeah if you moisturize with glue

[Anonymous No.17975134]

Which products are safe to use around the eyes?
At the moment, I use my cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen around the eyes.
But I heard somewhere that AHAs, BHAs, retinol shouldn't be used around the eyes, so I don't.
Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.17975155]

>>17974112
>-shave face

Make sure you use a shaving cream without alcohol, nivea have some.


-Cerave hydrating cleanser most days
-hyaluronic acid

Cerave's hydrating cleanser already has HA in it, you probably don't need to add more HA.


If your skin is still dry, try cleansing once a day rather than twice and use more moisturiser.

[Anonymous No.17975157]

>>17974865
If you regularly can't sleep it could be a breathing problem. Try sleeping on your back and only breathing through your nose not mouth during the day and night. Use mouth tape to insure you do this at night also.

[Anonymous No.17975159]

>>17975134
The skin around the eyes is thinner and therefore more sensitive. Just use less product around the eyes, if it isn't causing any PIHP then there's no reason to use around the eyes.

[Anonymous No.17975277]

>>17973601
if you have skin issue that azelaic acid can address then sure
if not, kinda pointless
>>17974112
>How's my routine?
pretty cool. a few suggestions tho
>feels kinda dry
neutrogena hydro boost is a light, oil free moisturizer. maybe you should try a heavier one, especially in PM routine. something that contains shea butter maybe. basically try to look for something that is non-comedogenic and wont cause breakouts (check reviews). or maybe slug with LRP cicaplast baume b5+ instead with a few drops of squalane. up to you
>too stingy with the moisturiser
>TO hyaluronic acid
not sure if it applies to you but hyaluronic acid can be drying in arid climate. many people have this issue. you can google this to better understand why is that. disregard if thats not the case for you
also note that hydro boost contains hyaluronic acid too
>glycolic acid
consider trying out lactic acid instead which is recommended for dry skin (less harsh than glycolic)
and also >>17975155
>>17974157
there was a face cream from aliexpress similar to pic related. apparently it worked wonders, but not for some people. it got worse for them, even long term. later it was discovered it had steroids in it kek
>>17974173
>Cleanser > Toner > Moisturizer/Sunscreen
>>17974751
maybe search for websites that sell diy cosmetics ingredients, they may have recipes. if not, look for your ingredients in available products to try narrow down if these 2 ingredients are close on INCI list (that means close to 1:1) or further apart
>>17974865
maybe try a few books about sleeping. preferably where author is doing an actual practice or works on studies. should be a good start, especially the cicadian rhytm part. try to figure out if its because of internal (stress) or external factors
>>17975134
comes down to your tolerance really. i have sensitive eyes. 99% products i apply near eyes are causing eye itchiness. for retinoids and aha/bha i do apply on eye bags but with a fair distance from eye itself

[Anonymous No.17975284]

>>17975155
Yeah I'll drop the HA and save money ig. I'm already only cleansing once a day the water in the morning is just a very quick wash to get off the shaving cream and get my face wet for the moisturisers.
>>17975277
Oh okay whoops oh I'm using way too much hyaluronic acid and not enough other stuff. Okay I'll get a heavier pm moisturizer, I'll keep it for the morning though cuz the texture is nice. I'm in a humid environment though so it is still fine. I plan on slugging with just vaseline more and more but since I'm also using retinol in the evening I can only do so much, eventually once I have a tolerance I think I can slug and use retinol at the same time, especially on a weak retinol like the Cerave I'm using. I'm switching to lactic acid as soon as the glycolic acid bottle is empty

[Anonymous No.17975543]

How's my routine/what would you add to it ? Considering one of these jade rollers+guasha but idk how much of it is bullshit

All of my artemisia based products come from a Korean brand, I have sensitive skin and I found out it helps a lot personnally

>AM
- Rince with cold water
- Toner (Artemisia based)
- Serum (Artemisia based)
- Moisturizer (Artemisia based)
- Eye cream (Black snail based), I also apply it on my forehead wrinkles
- Sunscreen (50SPF)

>PM
- Cleanse with egg-white soap
- Serum (Castor oil + Retinol (0,3%))
- Moisturizer (Artemisia-based)
- Eye-cream (Black snail based)

I only put few droplets of the serum as I dont want red skin when waking up. Also I exfoliate twice a week :

>Wednesdays
- Volcanic clay mask

>Sundays
- AHA+BHA Peeling

[Anonymous No.17975696]

>>17975284
>I'm already only cleansing once a day the water in the morning

What temperature water are you using to wash / shower? It should only be luke warm, very hot water is extremely bad for your skin and can lead to dryness and inflammation.

[Anonymous No.17975698]

>>17975543
Its seems pretty good, maybe a bit overkill. The only obvious thing you are missing is some vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid.

[Anonymous No.17975765]

Hygiene question - why does my ass still smell after I shower?

[Anonymous No.17975992]

>>17975543
Get a stainless steel roller/gua sha, the porous stone stuff is no good as it can harbour bacteria and can also shatter. They’re mostly just for giving yourself a nice face massage, helps a bit with puffiness and/or drainage.
What’s your artemisia toner/serum?

[Anonymous No.17976100]

haircare question: how do i mix these? the atomizer bottle is labeled 4oz.

[Anonymous No.17976113]

>>17976100
already answered above, sorry for repost

[Anonymous No.17976168]

Uhhh... do I need to apply sunscreen if the sun is already setting?

[Anonymous No.17976176]

yes just because you cant see it doesnt mean its not there

[Anonymous No.17976224]

>>17976168
You don't even need sunscreen below a uv index of 3

[Anonymous No.17976377]

went to a place that scanned your skin for free to sell you their treatments, here is my results minus pictures of myself. Besides being more consistent with exfoliating what should I look into?

[Anonymous No.17976434]

>>17976168
You should just to be in the habit of it. Better to apply suns screen everyday than forget to when you need it.

[Anonymous No.17976454]

holy KINO
my skin feels so good

[Anonymous No.17976474]

>>17976377
>scanned your skin for free to sell you their treatments
>trusting them

[Anonymous No.17976532]

>>17976474
yeah that’s why I’m coming here with the scores, I’m assuming it’s bias but at least semi-accurate

[Anonymous No.17976545]

>>17976532
Very biased, apparently you’re severely covered in sun blisters. So long as you’re using a good sunscreen, AHA/BHA and a toner you’ll be fine.

[Anonymous No.17976557]

I have never found anything even remotely as good as pic related. Looks and feels amazing.

I can't stand having a sticky, "dewey," face. How are people able to bear the sensation of honey on their faces 24/7? Awful imo

[Anonymous No.17976561]

What's the word on tazarotene? Is it really less irritating than tret?

[Anonymous No.17976562]

>>17976557
you have failed to consider that an spf40 pa+++ sunscreen does fucking nothing

[Anonymous No.17976564]

Has anyone tried this? It looks nice but $18 isn't nothing

[Anonymous No.17976565]

>>17976562
Please educate me

[Anonymous No.17976577]

>>17976565
There’s a 0.5 percentage difference in protection lel

[Anonymous No.17976621]

>>17975696
Whats overkill in there ? And do you recommend to add the Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid with the retinol serum for PM routine ?

>>17975992
Oh never thought of stainles steel guasha. The brand of my artemisia products is Hanyul ! They have several ranges, and it's pretty cheap

[Anonymous No.17976730]

>>17975284
>I'll keep it for the morning though cuz the texture is nice
its the best way, non-greasy moisturizer in am (if you are going out) and a greasy one in pm
>I'm switching to lactic acid as soon as the glycolic acid bottle is empty
as a last note - lactic acid does not go as deep as glycolic acid does and so you might be not happy with the end result. see how it works for you or mix both. or once you finish lactic acid check out other AHAs that will suit best your needs (mandelic acid etc)
>>17975543
>How's my routine
tough to say since you didnt post actual products, just what they are based on. seems like some (probs >>17975698) might read this as artemisia is the only ingredient worth mentioning in those which would render your artemisia serum and toner unnecessary. many anons come here and realize niacinamide is in 10 products they use and so there is no need for a serum.
>- Moisturizer (Artemisia-based)
>- Eye-cream (Black snail based)
wouldnt it be better to use eye cream first and then moisturizer? its closer to the skin that way. putting treatment over moisturizer is probably less effective in most cases. but i might be in wrong here
>>17976168
if the daylight will continue for more than 15 minutes then i would
also remember your sunscreen probably has ingredients other than filters too and you can still benefit from them after dark (unbelievable i know)
>>17976377
checked but post routine
>>17976557
>I can't stand having a sticky, "dewey," face. How are people able to bear the sensation of honey on their faces 24/7? Awful imo
i hate shiny forehead too. i am currently using beauty of joseon relief sun rice sunscreen which has pretty neutral finish on my skin. needs moisturizer though

[Anonymous No.17976765]

>>17976621
Definitely, it also stays cooler for longer which is nice on the face, I’m sure you can get rollers too. I’ll keep an eye on Hanyul for when I run out of my royal tulip stuff, Korean skincare is always super nice.

[Anonymous No.17976807]

I've been using pic related for about 2 months to clear my mild acne. Was hoping spending more would equate to better results.

Basically no change. There goes $100

[Anonymous No.17976817]

I think I already know the answer but is doing your skincare routine 1x a day enough? If I switch to twice a day will there be significant changes?

[Anonymous No.17976833]

how do I find out what cleanser/moisturiser/sunscreen I can use with retinol?

[Anonymous No.17976970]

has anyone tried LRP Toleriane cleanser? is it worth it? or should i stick to my cerave hydrating cleanser? i just finished bottle and urgently need a new one or replacement

[Anonymous No.17977123]

>Is there any way to reverse this?
I'm literally 16 and my hands literally look like that of an old man. Any creams or moisturisers or anything. I swear I'm never wearing a t-shirt outside again.

[Anonymous No.17977140]

>>17976561
It's more potent, how that effects your skin is for you to find out

[Anonymous No.17977143]

>>17977123
SPF, moisturise with something like body shop hemp hand cream. Some people just have non-‘youthful’ hands though, most people in my family have these wrinkly ass looking hands, even younger cousins.

[Anonymous No.17977266]

God dammit, I brought some new razors yesterday and then when I go to use them realize I brought the wrong brand this doesn't fit the shaft I have at all, it's schick and the blades I brought are gillete, and then I remembered I was meant to be not buying gillete over the wokeshit anyway
I got the largest pack there too

[Anonymous No.17977292]

>>17976377
How old are you?

[Anonymous No.17977450]

do people use tretinoin indefinitely? I thought it was specifically for acne.
I dont have acne anymore but I want to get rid of my acne scars, but i dont think tretinoin will help with that

[Anonymous No.17977597]

I really don't know where to begin with my skin now that I'm 29. I've always loosely on and off used Cerave cleanser and moisturizer, and usually stridex pads. I don't really struggle with any acne though. Should I still be using those then? I've always been told I have really nice skin. I still think I do. But I do look at it and it doesn't seem smooth and consistent, despite being pretty blemish free and soft. Anybody know what I mean? I can try and get a picture in the next few days...I'd say my skin leans slightly dry, but I'd call it normal if I'm being blunt. My nose is a little oily with sebaceous filaments, and i do sometimes think my forehead is dryer than the rest.

Anyways, what would you recommend I augment my Cerave with? Should I get an AHA and start using that? is a BHA for more than just acne? I think now that I'm getting a bit older, I really wanna shift more towards good maintenance so I age gracefully rather than like milk. I'd say despite doing crack, my dad honestly aged pretty damn well for a guy in his 60s, so i think genetics will be on my side, but who knows?

[Anonymous No.17977786]

Is there any way to reverse wrinkling or is it just wishful thinking?
I'm 31 and starting to get that line above the nose between the eyes, and a very slight fine line on my forehead. I think part of it is from being disturbed in my sleep a lot and grimacing, but aside from stopping that, can stuff like dermarolling and topical creams make a noticeable difference?

[Anonymous No.17977870]

>>17976730
>checked but post routine
>Day
Gel Cleanser, B3 Serum, CeraVe Moisturiser, Sunscreen
>Night
Gel Cleanser, CP serum, a product that says it’s “Smooth Skin 8%” and apparently the 8% is glycolic acid.
All those products come from Clear Skincare, except the moisturiser. They’ve been okay I think but my biggest problem is being inconsistent with my
routine so it’s hard to say.

>>17977292
25, so the results saying 32 is weird, even weirder as most people think I’m 19 to 21.

[Anonymous No.17977936]

>>17972334
yes
>>17974198
goyslop
>>17974273
stop eat goyslop

[Anonymous No.17977976]

>>17976807
you could've bought some *expensive* adapalene gel for half that and still get better results

[Anonymous No.17978195]

I have pretty sensitive skin. Is it worth even having an AM routine?

[Anonymous No.17978472]

I've been getting a lot of beard and eyebrow dandruff lately and facial cleansers don't seem to help, is it safe to just use regular anti-dandruff shampoo?

[Anonymous No.17978901]

anyone ever used butter as a sunscreen?

[Anonymous No.17978905]

>>17978901
Yeah you freak, all the time you fucking weirdo, people, normal regular people, use fucking butter as sunscreen all the time you piece of shit.

Find christ.

[Anonymous No.17978907]

>>17978905
what a little bitch. keep seething.

[Anonymous No.17979143]

What's a good toner for sensitive acne-prone skin?

[Anonymous No.17979190]

>>17978907
>taking skincare tips from people who didnt bathe

[Anonymous No.17979192]

>>17979143
butter

[Anonymous No.17979211]

Bongs, TK Maxx/Homesense are stocking Logically, Skin for £7.99 if you’re after some nice Korean shit.

[Anonymous No.17979212]

>>17978901
No, dumber than using olive oil instead of a good spf. You’ll definitely attract bugs though.

[Anonymous No.17979317]

>>17976807
try derm next time
>>17976817
>is doing your skincare routine 1x a day enough?
depends on your goals. if you have no goals, no skincare is needed
>If I switch to twice a day will there be significant changes?
depends on your products. some of them have recommendations for AM or PM. using sunscreen at night will cause no significant changes
>>17976833
google active ingredients of your products if they can be used together
google your product name and what can it be combined with
check package instructions
check company website (the ordinary has "usage details" section on every product page)
ask here
>>17977450
tret and retinoids in general are also used for anti aging
>acne scars
visit your local beauty saloon for recommendations. probably derma rolling
>>17977597
>don't know where to begin with my skin
define your skin issues
>Should I still be using those
the holy trinity is moisturizer, sunscreen and retinoid. anyone can benefit from these 3 products. salicylic acid is okay for large pores or sebaceous filaments

maybe watch some youtube derms like doctorly to define what skin issues you have and whether you want anything for anti aging
>>17977786
>reverse wrinkling
anti aging is basically a retinoid, sunscreen, moisturizer, peptides (ghk cu mostly i think) and anything that stimulates collagen production
there are a lot of comments/reviews like someone at age 35 has been using some stuff for 5 years and now they look like 25 etc.
probably best to take a detailed picture of yourself today and start anti aging routine
>line above the nose between the eyes, and a very slight fine line on my forehead
contact your local beauty saloon
>>17977870
>CeraVe Moisturiser
which one? pm moisturizer?

not sure what your goals/issues are exactly. if you want less products get moisturizer and spf combo (cerave has one, also includes niacinamide so you can skip your b3 serum). if you want some addition to your routine, start retinol for faster skin cell turnover

[Anonymous No.17979495]

I think I'm finally figuring out how to shave with a DE safety razor
It only took me six months of destroying my face and head every fucking day

[Anonymous No.17979517]

>>17957553
qrd on retinoids? I just went to a dermatologist and he was pretty negative about using them, suggested starting with weaker stuff, is he retarded?

[Anonymous No.17980026]

Has anyone in here tried the Rhode skin products? Interested in what people have to say about these

[Anonymous No.17980288]

>>17957553
>acne finally getting somewhat under control
>a month of zero blemishes
>feeling pretty good about party coming up on Friday
>walk up to mirror tonight and see big blemish forming in the middle of my chin

Why God? Why?!

[Anonymous No.17980584]

BUMP

[Anonymous No.17981087]

at night i mix lrp lipikar baume ap+m, cicaplast baume b5+, 4 drops of squalane and 4 drops of aloe+cenetella serum
am i retarded?

[Anonymous No.17981484]

Can anyone recommend good foot moisturisers?

[Anonymous No.17981606]

Is this a good routine for a poor lad?

>CeraVe SA Cleanser
>CeraVe PM Moisturizer
>Neutrogena Hydroboost
>La Roche Posay Ultra Fluid SPF50

i also put vaseline on overnight sometimes

[Anonymous No.17982161]

>>17979517
>qrd on retinoids?
collagen stimulant, speeds up epidermal turnover
>suggested starting with weaker stuff, is he retarded?
up to you. going for most severe stuff for the first time always leaves risk you will get burned. same thing with 30% exfoliators
>>17980026
thought they do microphones
>>17981484
anything with urea or just body lotion if you already have one
>>17981606
>CeraVe PM Moisturizer
>Neutrogena Hydroboost
are you double moisturizing?
hope you dont apply spf in pm routine

[Anonymous No.17982182]

>>17981087

[Anonymous No.17982316]

>>17982161
in the morning, i heard Hydroboost was an occlusive

[Anonymous No.17982559]

>>17978195
depends on your goals and products you want to use
>>17978472
if you are already moisturizing consider trying out ketoconazole shampoo on your whole face
also post routine
>>17978901
i think there is more important question - why?
>>17979143
post routine. probably better to skip optional stuff like toners since you have sensitive skin and focus on treating (benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, retinoids, exfoliators)

[Anonymous No.17982680]

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
CeraVe broke me out again.
So I'm too mad to rhyme.

[Anonymous No.17982686]

>>17982680
I suppose I'm just glad I have a delivery job during the quiet hours of the night and early morning and don't have to present myself to any colleagues or whatever with a CeraVe face.

[Anonymous No.17982690]

I notice on the Reddit skincare subs that people are rotating night actives: BHAs/AHAs, retinol (or a stronger retinoid), azelaic acid. Some throw in vit C and niacinamide serums in the morning.
But...what does azelaic acid add into the mix that you don't get from the rest? Very hard to find concrete info.

[Anonymous No.17982704]

>>17982690
Azelaic acid helps increase skin turnover and can help with acne and evening out skintone/reducing the appearance of blemishes.
I was using it for a while, its nice if you don't mind that its stings for like 10 minutes after you put it on.
Commonly people will use it in the mornings and then a retinoid in the evenings. If you are doing that you don't really need to use AHA regularly as well, maybe once a week if that.

[Anonymous No.17982871]

>>17982559
my routine is just
AM: cleanser, moisturizer
PM: cleanser, moisturizer, and either benzoyl peroxide or tretinoin anywhere I have acne or acne scars.

Also, I notice my skin flares when I eat bread or rice. Not sure I'm doomed to low carb diets.

[Anonymous No.17983801]

>>17982316
> i heard Hydroboost was an occlusive
isnt hydroboost oil free? too light to be occlusive anyway i think
go for a heavier moisturizer, especially in pm
>>17982680
>>17982686
switch to something else i guess
>>17982690
>what does azelaic acid add into the mix that you don't get from the rest?
its just different active that acts complimentary to other anti acne ingredients you mentioned. azelaic acid specifically is great as a spot treatment in fighting hyperpigmentation and breakouts.
if you get sick you do several things to get better, not just one, right?
>>17982704
> stings for like 10 minutes after you put it on.
idk i was fine with 20% azelaic acid and even 30% peel sessions
>>17982871
if you are anon that wanted a toner then i would skip it and made sure that cleanser and moisturizer are as gentle as possible. the only addition i would make is something calming/soothing like centella or aloe serum with short ingredients list
>my skin flares when I eat bread or rice
been to allergist? go for atopic panel test or whatever it is called in case you havent had one before to confirm what you can eat etc

[Anonymous No.17983891]

>>17983801
apparently hydroboost pulls moisture so you need a moisturizer underneath

[Anonymous No.17984486]

>>17969377
>maybe try moisturizer with niacinamide
Just received my Cetaphil moisturizer from the mail, let's see if it does any good. I'll try and take a picture maybe to compare it today and maybe after some two weeks using it daily.

[Anonymous No.17984490]

>>17979495
Or not... for fuck's sake
Idk how much longer I can keep doing this

[Anonymous No.17984500]

>>17984486
Also I should ask.
>salicylic acid wash when showering
Can I use Effaclar since I already have it? It's meant for the face but if it works it works I guess.

[Anonymous No.17984747]

>>17957553
How do I stop compulsive hand washing? My skin is destroyed on my hands and they're very dry, almost feels like scales. They're cracked and bleeding.

[Anonymous No.17984859]

I'm coming to the conclusion Eucerin is actually dogshit.

[Anonymous No.17984886]

>>17984747
No idea, I have to keep washing mine at work and it sucks ass. Got a jar of prescription medical emollient we all use but my nails and hands are still wrecked. I’m gonna get my nails done and clear gelled to protect them next week, it’s the only way to not have them crumble to dust.

[Anonymous No.17984907]

I'm poor but here's my routine:

AM
>Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
>Cosrx Snail Eye Cream
>Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
>Biore UV Perfect Milk

PM
>Biore Cleansing Oil
>Cosrx BHA Power Liquid (weekly)
>Cosrx Snail Eye Cream
>Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel
>Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
>Apollo Petroleum Jelly

I have an oily skin. I've had these for just 2 weeks, am I doing alright?
Should I add a toner?
I think I'll add serums to it preferably Cosrx, I only know that the vit C is a must during the day. Don't know what to apply at night.

[Anonymous No.17984933]

Two questions, what body moisturisers do ye recommend, idk I've heard a body oil then a moisturizer is a good idea which do ye recommend. Also what's a good heavier moisturizer for nighttime, rn i only have hydro boost which isn't heavy enough for the night. I used the Cerave moisturizing cream before but any other recommendations?

[Anonymous No.17985162]

>>17983891
NTA but hydroboost itself does not. it's hyaluronic acid that does that. and guess where it's taking it from

unless you are talking about serum, then it is the other way around. you apply serum first and then moisturizer on top of it so it can pull water from moisturizer

[Anonymous No.17985353]

k i only shower once a week but i think i need to start washing my face daily because the oilyness of my nose seems to make my glasses slip and i'm constantly having to push them back up, it's very annoying

what's an easy, cheap, and pain free product i buy to quickly wash my face with in the sink to get rid of all this face-oil?

[Anonymous No.17985375]

>>17985162
so neutrogena hydroboost gel needs moisturizer on top? how does that work with sunscreen?

[Anonymous No.17985550]

>>17985375
No, it does not. Check the pic in >>17985162
Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) takes moisture from water. Water is the main ingredient of hydroboost gel (it is mentioned first on ingredients list, hence why its the biggest part of product). You don't need anything else. It is a complete product on its own. If it wasn't, Neutrogena would have specified that in usage instructions. They can be found here: https://www.neutrogena.com/products/skincare/neutrogena-hydro-boost-water-gel-with-hyaluronic-acid/6811047.html
They do not say anything to put another moisturizer on top

If you check hydroboost SERUM on the other hand, they specifically say to follow it up with a moisturizer.
https://www.neutrogena.com/products/neutrogena-hydro-boost-hyaluronic-acid-serum/6811356.html

[Anonymous No.17985769]

>>17957553
Anybody wanna shill me their favorite AHA and sunscreen? I'm turning 30 this year, wanna start using an AHA more to hopefully stave off any issues and maybe promote my skin health a bit. I have normal skin, maybe a hair dry.

Believe the best routine then basically turns into
>night
wash face with cleanser
use AHA
moisturizer
>wake up
wipe face down with some water
apply sunscreen

Right?

[Anonymous No.17985869]

I can't take this shit anymore. Just got out of the shower and look in the mirror and see a giant new blemish forming on my chin. This has me down so much. It's really affecting my mental health.

[Anonymous No.17985878]

>>17985550
so what should I use? hylouronic acid as a moisturizer or a moisturizer with ceramides and niacinimide? what would be better for antiaging, also, look up “neutrogena hydroboost with mousturizer” everyone says you should use it with one so im confused

[Anonymous No.17985931]

Can accutane cause hair loss? I read on reddit some guy said he went bald from it. Another said he has intestinal issues and depression. My skin is not severe acne but I occasionally get large cysts on my chin/below the mouth area and it just bums me out and is annoying. I'm 27 and still dealing with this... When I don't have a big cyst I'd classify my acne as mild. Should I take accutane or not?

[Anonymous No.17985933]

>>17985869
Same man I know how you feel. I have a big one on my jawline right now after almost a month of having decently clear skin.

[Anonymous No.17985935]

>>17985878
>look up “neutrogena hydroboost with mousturizer” everyone says you should use it with one so im confused
I did and found one post where someone has dry skin and hydroboost is not enough so he applies another moisturizer. Problem is, oil free (or light) moisturizers are not designed for a dry skin. They can help but it is just not enough. That person simply mismatched their skin type and moisturizer. Also I just don't see why would anyone buy a moisturizer that requires another moisturizer.
>so what should I use?
State your skin type
>what would be better for antiaging
Personally I would not bother much with hyaluronic acid. I don't think it has long term benefits. Helps other active ingredients to slightly better penetrate and makes your skin plump short term but that's mostly it I think. It is overrated and even these guys says so https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpfuksjS7LA

[Anonymous No.17985975]

>>17985931
Balding because of accutane sounds like a cope
Have you asked your dermatologist about tretinoin or tazarotene already?

[Anonymous No.17986011]

>>17960303
Weleda has a lavender deodorant that has no aluminum salts and works quite well for me. My gf says that I smell like salad but who tf cares. Theres also one with citrus.

[Anonymous No.17986020]

>>17985931
if anything it prevents baldness, its a 5ar inhibitors, he probably had a shed typical to finasteride

[Anonymous No.17986023]

>>17985935
dry acne prone skin, im trying to come up with an anti aging routine on a budget

right now it’s
differin gel
hydrating cerave cleanser
hydroboost
and la roche posay ultra fluid

please help me out

right now im lacking in ceramides and niacinimide but i also heard hydroboost was good for anti-aging so i don’t know what to do

[Anonymous No.17986037]

>>17985931
It caused severe intestinal issues for me, I still have extremely dry skin 5 years later, and I can no longer see at night. When I was on it I had random bouts of depression and joint/muscle pain so bad that I had to stop exercising for six months. Also killed my sex drive.

I highly recommend you exhaust all options and think it over well. If your acne is not SEVERE... I would not take accutane! I have started getting breakouts again too so there's no guarantee your acne will be gone forever like many people proclaim.

[Anonymous No.17986174]

>>17986037
bullshit

[Anonymous No.17986193]

What is everyone’s recommended Body Wash? I tried Aveeno Skin Relief but heard it sucks now, switch to this and didn’t notice much of a difference in skin quality

[Anonymous No.17986340]

>>17984907
Any issues with small tiny bumps on nose or around? generally you would want to follow an oil cleanser with a water based cleanser (double cleansing) to remove any excess oil from the oil cleanser, leaving them can lead to clogged pores

[Anonymous No.17986398]

Anybody experienced Decalt from Slurp Labs before? Korean brand. Well reviewed but not very hyped.

[Anonymous No.17986406]

How good are smoothies for your beauty? I'm making a homemade smoothie every day (just fruit, no other ingredients). I'll drink them for the next 3 months and I hope to look glowing by then. Does it work? Realistically what will my results be? I want angelic skin. My skin is already clear and everything, so I just want to glow and look ethereal.
Any specific fruits I should add that are really good for health/beauty?

[Anonymous No.17986670]

>>17986023
You already use best anti-aging stuff which is retinoid (differin) and sunscreen. There are also peptides and vitamin C but since you are on a budget I would not bother with them.
Cleanser is great.
For a heavier moisturizer personally I don't really know many, sorry. The only heavy one I used is LRP cicaplast baume b5+ which is not really cheap and people use it to slug with I think.
Maybe try these youtube channels and see what they recommend, not necessarily these vids (picked those at random)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph0tBLZcnas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9q_802xxg
There was also some anon recommending Cosrx ultimate nourishing rice mask for PM moisturizer

Also watch a few general vids about skincare like this, so you will learn ingredients and to choose better products for your skin
Your routine
AM
Cerave cleanser (optional, you can use just water alone)
Hydroboost
LRP sunscreen

PM
Cerave cleanser
Differin gel
Heavier moisturizer
Slug (optional or on days without Differin)

If you ever get any spare cash, another thing to look into are exfoliators, specifically lactic acid is good for dry skin. This will help with skin texture acne, a bit anti-aging too
Good luck anon

[Anonymous No.17986682]

>>17986406
Avocado and collagen to make your skin look good. I’d say strawberries and watermelon are pretty good as they’re very low carbohydrate but high in vitamins. Low sugar is best. Fruit should just be part of your general diet, you can’t really mainline it.

[Anonymous No.17986794]

>>17985769
>Anybody wanna shill me their favorite AHA and sunscreen?
Aha, Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Liquid Face Exfoliant i used the dry skin version but the normal skin version is basically the same, it says to use it daily but use it as you feel is appropriate, i typically do every other day or every third day
Sunscreen something Japanese. I use skin aqua uv super moisture gel, buy it on Amazon or ebay.

[Anonymous No.17986811]

>>17986193
>What is everyone’s recommended Body Wash?
For me its the dove sensitive skin (unscented) bars. I don't like their bodywashes tho.
The stuf you are currently using is about as mild as it gets untill you go to the oil based washes like Bioderma Atoderm.
If you are still having issues with dry skin or want your skin to be softer i would suggest covering your body in a thin layer of lotion a few times a week while you are still damp from the shower. Ive been using aveno tone & texture daily moisturizing lotion and fucking love it. It makes my skin super smooth and soft. If you want a really light lotion because you are concered about feeling greasy then you could try aveno sheer hydration daily moisturizing lotion instead.

[Anonymous No.17986821]

>>17986193
I just use body shop moringa soap bar and a scrubber, since whenever I buy shampoo there I always seem to get a free soap bar. I slap on some all over cerave moisturise after I towel off.

[Anonymous No.17986827]

>>17986406
>My skin is already clear and everything, so I just want to glow and look ethereal.
Get on tretinoin.
Start a simple routine
Am
Gentle facial cleanser
Hydrating toner (hada labo goku jyun)
Lightweight moisturizer (cerave pm facial moisturizer)
Japanese sunscreen (SKIN AQUA Super Moisturizing UV Essence)

Pm
Gentle cleanser
Hydrating toner
Tretinoin
Thicker moisturizer (elf holy hydration fragrance free, cerave moisturizing creme)
Then once or twice a week skip the tret and do an aha 10% overnight like Neutrogena Hydro Boost Glycolic Acid Overnight Face Peel.

[Anonymous No.17986830]

>>17986829
new skg
>>17986829
>>17986829
new skg

[Anonymous No.17986839]

>>17986830
You forgot to write a subject

[Anonymous No.17987262]

>>17986174
It's not. Plenty of people have similar experiences. The side effects are different for everyone. It's a serious medication that affects many parts of the body.