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[Anonymous No.18019095]

Hygiene/skincare General #6 please post your routine edition
Previous >>17986829

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.18019118]

>>18017513
>fool-proof anti-dandruff
usually nizoral for some time. i think doctorly guys on yt recommended to pair it with salicylic acid shampoo to help penetration of ketoconazole. its probably drying af tho so make sure to check any moisturizing tips under >>18017820
if that does not work after a few months you should seek further help and/or prescription methods probably
>>18017726
been to derm?
>>18017825
post saved
>>18017974
post your skin type. cerave am is oil free and maybe you need something a lil heavier
>>18017981
>im wondering if i can just use my cerave moisturizer (ceramides and Hyaluronic acid) as a day and night moisturizer?
yes
>>18018095
whatever spf50 cheap body sunscreen there is (though i dont have many skin issues so cant recommend this for everyone)
>>18018195
nope, look for oil free ones
>>18018221
topically - retinoids and heard good things about copper peptides. there are procedures out there that can help too
>>18018285
be sure to use the strongest retinoid you can afford without prescription beforehand (usually retinal or adapalene in certain countries). then just go to derm and talk about it. or just order tret from some online indian pharmacies
>>18018741
>unique to chocolate milk
try different brand. in case the results are the same, look for common ingredients. idk maybe its preservatives. i have the same issue but with butter while other dairy is fine.
>>18018985
how many times a day do you wash your face with these. maybe you are stripping your natural oils too much.
sweat could be a major factor. its worth to splash some water alone on your face every now and then if you feel sweaty. same rule is often suggested after workout.
also post routine

[Anonymous No.18019121]

>>18019095
Almost 3 months in I'm starting to think skin care is a meme for us with oily dry skin, I'm doing cerave cleanser, moisturizer, retinoid,aha+bha scrub. I swear I don't eat processed foods but I should eat less for sure.

[Anonymous No.18019152]

>>18019121
slather Vaseline on your entire face before you sleep
wipe it of the next morning gently with tissue for a smooth hydrated face
putting Vaseline over a scab also quickly heals it

[Anonymous No.18019180]

>>18018504
>prevent aging and reduce existing wrinkles
>Benzoyl peroxide
this is for acne

first and foremost you should review which of these products actually work for you. does your eye cream work? many eye creams are meme irritants
i would
am
- wash with water
- bha every two days or daily
- vitamin c serum if you are planning an antioxidant
- oil free moisturizer
- Neutrogena Ultrasheer Spf 55
pm
- Cetaphil daily facial cleanser
- retinoid 5 times a week (start slower in the beginning) replaced by AHA exfoliator twice a week (these 2 cant be used together)
- moisturizer (either oil free or kiehls depending on how dry/oily you are)

you could also make a full reset; stop using anything (keep spf) and see how your skin feels like after two weeks. reassess your needs and start over with oil free moisturizer, spf and a retinoid. (everyone benefits from these 3).

>which one's should I only use when I need to look my best for a day or two?
hyaluronic acid
> I find it hard to believe that toner and moisturizer have long term effects
depends on a toner. for moisturizers:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352198837_Long-term_effects_of_two_24-hour_moisturizing_products_on_skin_barrier_structure_and_function_A_biometric_and_molecular_study
but the main idea is that you use moisturizer to offset drying effects of other products like exfoliators and retinoids
>I already have oily skin so I'm leaning towards ditching moisturizer.
use oil free moisturizer instead. something with niacinamide preferably. also oily skin does not always mean hydrated. our skin often overproduces oils due to dryness in order to prevent trans epidermal water loss. could be many other reasons too though like over moisturizing
>>18019121
post your age, goals and actual products/routine. cerave has many cleansers/moisturizers and they differ in terms of ingredients or which skin type they should be used with. do you use hot water/showers? is your hair/scalp oily too? are you over cleansing?

[Anonymous No.18019252]

>>18019095
Probably shit but this is my kit.

[Anonymous No.18019466]

>>18019180
>post your age, goals and actual products/routine. cerave has many cleansers/moisturizers and they differ in terms of ingredients or which skin type they should be used with. do you use hot water/showers? is your hair/scalp oily too? are you over cleansing?
27yo, I use the blemish control cleanser, am/pm face moisturiser, resurfacing retinol serum, blemish control gel. I wash my face twice a day, use retinol daily at night and the blemish control gel (aha+bha) every 3-4 days at night. My goal is to have normal face skin, I get a lot of blackheads/bumps. Also yes I do hot/lukewarm showers and I also have oily hairs and flaky scalp but this is because I have some kind of dermatitis. I don't think I'm overcleansing, my face skin is not dry just the blackheads won't go away, I guess it needs a long time

[Anonymous No.18019624]

I feel like I could do better than CeraVe AM for a daily sunscreen. Might need a separate lotion to go with it but is the Joeseon one a meme? Do I need a moisturizer if my skin is normal, slightly dryer? Any other recs?

I also need a sprayable one maybe just for working out and going to the gym if anybody had a good one

[Anonymous No.18019754]

Anyone else here suffer from eczema? How do you treat it? I've had it all my life but I've only recently heard about the possibility of probiotic sprays that might be able to help

[Anonymous No.18019829]

How do I fix crusty ass lips if drinking water isn’t helping

[Anonymous No.18019851]

>>18019095
i've always thought that was an actual cock but it's just the guys finger on the ad, holy shit

[Anonymous No.18019941]

How good tretinoin is?

[Anonymous No.18020131]

Bros. I'm 34 and have no idea about skincare.

Ive been washing my face and then using this 2-3x a week. Is it any good? Is there anything else I should be doing. I think I need something else, maybe a moisturizing sunscreen? Any help would be appreciated.

[Anonymous No.18020137]

>>18020131
What is this?
Go for a daily cleaser a moisturizer
Exfoliation weekly

[Anonymous No.18020147]

>>18019118
re: dandruff, i tried most otc remedies including nizoral and the only thing that actually worked for me was coal tar shampoo. Neutrogena tgel was the best but they discontinued it, there's various other slightly shittier versions under random brand names

[Anonymous No.18020379]

>>18020137
Alright, I went deep in the archives and came out with this.

AM:
1. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
2. Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
3a. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (days indoor)
3b. Dermalogica AGE Smart Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 (days outdoor)

PM:
1. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
2. Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon

Should I sub the sleep cocoon for Paula's Choice CLEAR Oil-Free Moisturizer? It has Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramides.

Others also mentioned The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and said it was good.

I'm not looking to overdo it, just want a standard routine, my skin is alright as it is I just don't want to look old if it can be avoided. Any help would be appreciated.

[Anonymous No.18020754]

ordered some things today, since I'm branching away from Cerave AM for my morning routine.

[Anonymous No.18021037]

recommend me a good enough aha/bha combo product that doesn't cost that much per oz

i bought the cosrx clarifying toner without reading about it and it's only got .1%/.1%

[Anonymous No.18021667]

>>18019095
What can I do to have smoother lips?
Mine are always dry af, no matter the weather/climate. Chemical light peeling and lip balms doesn't do anything...

[Anonymous No.18021711]

>>18021667
try aquaphor at night

[Anonymous No.18021848]

>>18021667
do you drink soda or coffee?

[Anonymous No.18022120]

Would lunriderm unscented moisturizer be enough if I start using tretinoin?
t. Clueless guy

[Anonymous No.18022145]

>>18019095
Anyone fixed seboheric dermatitis? Had this shit for years and it's legitimately driving me insane.

[Anonymous No.18022673]

any products/supplements for better looking skin for the rest of the body that actually work (besides exfoliating/moisturizing)? I've heard collagen doesnt do shit

[Anonymous No.18022694]

>>18022145
it's unfixable bwo, best you can do is manage it
Maybe with isotretinoin but I never tried it
For scalp I feel like personally zinc pyrithione shampoos (medical grade ones, with higher concentration) help better than the ketokonazole ones
For face, again, zinc cream and also tretinoin

[Anonymous No.18023208]

>>18019095
I had a big bump between my eyes. It didn't hurt or anything but it's an obvious bump. I saw a blackhead in the center so I used it and a head and gunk came out. Now it's very red(looks worse than the photo)

How do I take out the redness? It looks horrible.

[Anonymous No.18023709]

I shower daily, wash my face at night, change my pillow cases nightly, and I used a facial scrub (it ran out recently) and I still have and continue to get very bad acne. Every time I see my friends they have clear skin, I am the only one still dealing with this shit and I am sick of it. I hate waking up and feeling new bumps on my scalp and neck, I hate seeing whiteheads form on my face, I hate pustules forming on my chest that are painful to the touch. What am I doing wrong and how can I fix it?

[Anonymous No.18024730]

I think I've overexfoliated my face. What should I do to restore it?

[Anonymous No.18024867]

>>18023709
I suggest you see a doctor about it since that doesn't sound normal. There's only so much skin care can do & it's primarily for healthy people. good luck

[Anonymous No.18024909]

>>18024730
lay off the acids for a couple of days and moisturize

[Anonymous No.18025384]

>>18019466
i see. if something does not work i usually experiment until i get results. i could only recommend washing your face with water in the morning. my hair is oily too, but changed shampoo some time ago and its much better now (this can be a factor too). maybe split your aha and bha and use bha daily. if you are not looking for changing anything desu its still a fine routine
>blackheads
i got epiduo from my derm solely for this and it turned out to be really great
>>18019624
>is the Joeseon one a meme?
the rice sunscreen is great, i highly recommend it. leaves almost a natural finish
>Do I need a moisturizer if my skin is normal, slightly dryer?
yes. it is beneficial for all skin types to use moisturizer. i use a heavier one in pm and lighter one in am (especially if im going out). maybe look for some heavier ones, i have cosrx rice mask on my to do list. lipikar baume ap+m apparently is a holy grail for many. any moisturizer that contains oils will be slighty heavier. you could also slug with petrolatum at the end of your pm routine
>sprayable one
not sure about these, check out youtube reviews
>>18019754
cant help with this sorry desu. maybe a derm will have recommendations for you
>>18019829
i had same problem because the air in my house is really dry
>>18019941
its 10/10
>>18020147
thanks
>>18020131
>>18020379
if its your first time im not sure if you want to subscribe for these products. not sure how this work. 90$ for a moisturizer is kinda expensive no? never used this line but if you are looking for niacinamide, i would look for other product that already contain it. niacinamide in 10% content might be a bit much. most clinical trials test 2%-5% content
>just want a standard routine
the holy trinity of skincare is moisturizer, sunscreen and a retinoid. anything more than that should be an educated decision based on your skin needs
>>18020754
looks neat
>>18021037
look for a local skincare company. they are usually cheaper than imported ones

[Anonymous No.18025402]

>>18022120
sunscreen is mandatory when using most retinoids
>>18022673
maybe this could help desu. though body lotions with retinol are rare. i heard drinking loads of water long term flushes your body (and skin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGgabnceoeU
>>18023208
look for spot acne cream. effaclar duo is cool but there are many others. some recommend using spf so the redness wont get worse. moisturizer with niacinamide or salicylic acid toner will be beneficial too
>>18023709
you might want to look into your diet or go see a doctor if its hormonal
>>18024730
centella asiatica has calming effect on skin. many people recommend LRP cicaplast b5+ for these issues. id go for a minimalistic routine for a few days though (less products - less irritation). you can also try slugging at night

[Anonymous No.18025499]

>>18019095
How do I set up a complete self-care regimen? I want to level up everything about my appearance.
>skin
>hair
>grooming
>diet+exercise
Any tips for organizing it all together? I want to make a giant sign-off sheet/daily checklist for my routine.

[Anonymous No.18025544]

>>18025499
You can start by reading the leddit wikis for skincareaddiction and curlyhair (even if you don't have curly hair), grooming is a pretty broad term idrk what you mean, and /fit/ would probably be better for diet+exercise

[Anonymous No.18025800]

>removes all your acne after 1 day
>natural + used for thousands of years by human civilization
why dont skincare experts ever talk about sulphur??

[Anonymous No.18026148]

>rub cheek area
>noticeable flakes of something come off
I think this either did skin or old moisturiser- either way should I cleanse more vigorously? Like really rub my face?

[Anonymous No.18026185]

>>18025499
>skin
start moisturizer, spf, retinol. come back in 3 months if you have more skin issues
>>18025800
>removes all your acne after 1 day
it literally does not
>>18026148
>noticeable flakes of something come off
how often
>should I cleanse more vigorously?
no, you should post your routine and skin type

[Anonymous No.18026206]

>>18026185
I cleanse and moisturise once daily, my skin used to be oily but since taking a low dose of accurate it’s now mostly dry. Flakes only come off when I really rub/claw at my skin a bit (not enough to hurt but firm pressure). I only noticed this recently though so it’s not a common thing

[Anonymous No.18026359]

>>18026185
>it literally does not
did for me, same with my backne

[Anonymous No.18026724]

Ive been rubbing tumeric extract on my balls for weeks and they are starting to turn yellow...

[Anonymous No.18026741]

>>18021667
Slop on a heavy moisturizing lotion on your lips at night and cover it with a layer of Vaseline

[Anonymous No.18026743]

>>18023709
Get tretinon, .025% after the first tube move up to .05%.
In the morning use a 20% azelaic acid cream
Wear sunscreen daily.
Wash the parts of your body that get acne with a zince soap bar or benzol peroxide.

[Anonymous No.18026909]

>>18026724
but why...

[Anonymous No.18027012]

>>18019095
Hey guys, stupid question, but my gf would like some skin care stuff. Specifically Korean I think. Would you guys happen to have recommendations for products? What are the basics/essentials? She has acne and kind of oily skin I think. Thanks

[Anonymous No.18027196]

AM -
Suncream: leroch posay UVMUNE 400 spf50

PM -
Cleanse: Jojoba oil (if I went out and used suncream)
Cleanse: Lipkar AP+
Facecream: E.L.F. Holy Hydration
Tret: dermatica 0.0025 tret +niac +azelaic acid
Psuedo Moisturiser: vaseline

I used dermatica to trail tret for a few months as its discounted, Ive bought tret 0.05 and 0.1% online coming this week.
I dislike my moisturiser; expensive for small amount and I also bought it perfumed accidentally, ergo it stings and my suncream; shiny and if I can get more for the price I would like to.

I was thinking of adding the ordinary peptide w/ copper in the mornings, any advice on a sun cream that's not shiny + moisturiser thats fairly cost effect ive and good when going through tret issues would be appreciated xo.

[Anonymous No.18027223]

>>18027012
SKIN1004 and SOME BY MI brands. The latter's Miracle stuff is pretty popular.

[Anonymous No.18027355]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tvWdsPxS84c

Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.18027404]

>>18027223
Thank you!

[Anonymous No.18027926]

Is there any way to get rid of post acne marks quickly?
Ive had dark spots on my face for ages. Ive been trying out retinol though, not sure if its doing anything

[Anonymous No.18028552]

>>18026206
nta; if by accurate you mean accutane then it would be best to consult side effects section of the leaflet it came with or something. I would expect to find skin flaking there
>>18026359
nta but yes I think sulphur helps sometimes and also mattifies skin iirc
>>18027012
these are often recommended
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
I would add retinol and daily moisturizer to have full routine (have no recommendations though) and that would be a perfect set
>>18027196
>sun cream that's not shiny
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50 is not bad
CeraVe AM is great
>moisturiser thats fairly cost effect
for a heavier one maybe Lipikar Baume AP+M. I think there is lait version and I was looking at Lipikar Fluide as I think it is even lighter. alternatively Cicaplast Baume B5+ lasted me 6 months I think. it is heavy as well
>>18027355
>lack of hygiene
last I heard hygiene basically extends our lifetime
>nopoo
there are anons every now and then asking for it, most of them tried and regret it
>parabens and shit
yeah they are pretty bad but you just buy without these obviously
>natural only
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO7qCfO33q8

some of the cosmetics are used to offset our lifestyle or environmental factors we live in. if you have to wash hands very often at work then it is worth investing in a hand cream and there is nothing wrong about it. making tiktok videos at home does not necessarily expose you to dangerous environmental factors some people experience at work or in certain areas of world. water alone will not kill bacteria for example
>>18027926
if you are exposed to sun, use sunscreen (so it will not get worse), try salicylic acid toner, azelaic acid or benzoyl peroxide cream (joined with moisturizer to offset dryness) or some other acne spot cream. these will speed up recovery but not sure if to the extent of "quickly"

[Anonymous No.18028666]

>>18028552
>salicylic acid toner,
i used it for a while and it gave me dark marks around my mouth

[Anonymous No.18028899]

Finally started tretinoin, i did it bros
Current routine
Am
Cleanser
Hydrating essence
Moisturizer
Jap sunscreen
Pm
Cleanser
Hydrating essence
Tret
Moisturizer
Need to get more azelaic acid cream for am but otherwise i think im good.

[Anonymous No.18028909]

>>18028899
Oh i forgot i will probably start using a second heavy moisturizer at night on top of the regular one, depends on how my skin recacts to tret.

[Anonymous No.18028917]

Can i use a single tube of triluma without fucking up my face?
It contains
Hydroquinone 4%
Tretinoin .05%
fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%
Im not worried about the tret and my understanding is that Hydroquinone is fine as long as you don't keep using it repeatedly, but im concerned about the fluocinolone acetonide. I know using steroids long term cause all kinds of problems but im hoping just going though a single tube of this stuff in a month or two isn't too much of an issue.

[Anonymous No.18028945]

>>18028917
Nevermind i didn't realize this is available as a prescription in the usa. Not that FDA approval is worth much but it probably won't fuck up my face.

[Anonymous No.18029146]

I'm grateful for /fa/ having the stuff I was looking for (/frag/ and /skg/) instead of simply clothing items. I THOUGHT this was the right board, but I digress. Here's a clean PNG edit of a graphic I found from YouTube. See filename for sauce.

[Anonymous No.18029148]

>>18029146
Also, ignore the advice about chemical sunscreen. It's good shit. It blocks UVA AND UVB better.

Bonus advice from /adv/. I'm gonna get a shaving soap for my Rockwell 6c and adjust its settings. Nu-DE razors have a learning curve.

[Anonymous No.18029851]

Any advantage to using tazarotene instead of tretinoin? Tazarotene is finally starting to become available for similar prices per tube to tret instead of the $30-$40 a tube it was a few years ago.

[Anonymous No.18030547]

oily skin bros what do you use
i need to copy one of you fags routine

[Anonymous No.18031089]

can i double cleanse with squalane oil + water based cleanser?

[Anonymous No.18031172]

>>18031089
You gotta use a cleansing oil that has some surfactants mixed into it so it will foam up and wash off. You can rub some squaline on your face and then use a cleanser afterwards but its gonna stay on your face and be greasy or you will have to cleanse like 3x to get it all off. I tried to do that with clarified coconut oil and it just made a mess.
Just buy some kose softymo speedy cleanser on Amazon for $10 and double cleans with that. Apply to a dry face with dry hands, rub for a while then rinse off with water. Then folow with your cleanser.
You can find dhc deep cleansing oil in target and some other stores but i think its overpriced. Id you want to get something fancy try Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil, the version with PHA.

[Anonymous No.18031180]

Anyone tried mandalic acid? Im looking for a mild AHA exfoliator and I was thinking of getting a bottle of this WISHTREND Mandelic Acid 5% Skin prep Water to use for light exfoliation while using tret. If i could find a lactic acid toner i would consider using that. Can i get away with just using a glycolic acid toner once or twice a week or will that be too harsh to use while on tret?

[Anonymous No.18031819]

for some reason I've been getting cystic acne around my t-zone when using tret, specifically around my nose and chin
I wanna say it's because my skin barrier keeps getting compromised so I took out all the acids from my routine and stopped applying tret to my chin and nose
haven't had any breakouts so far so hope this is finally the last time I have to change my routine
>AM routine
wash with water
Neutrogena hydroboost serum
Missha SPF 42 PA+++

>PM routine
Kose deep cleansing oil
vanicream cleanser
olay regenerist
tretinoin .05 every other day

[Anonymous No.18031842]

>>18031172
can i use this instead? many of the korean stuff is not available in my area and amazon has a pretty bad offer here
thanks

[Anonymous No.18032377]

Noticing some wrinkles/fine lines forming around my mouth and some other areas. Will this shit help?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725JP4TN/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

[Anonymous No.18032679]

>>18032377
add sunsreen (for photoaging) and you are good for now

[Anonymous No.18032865]

>>18031842
I haven't tried it but it should be fine

[Anonymous No.18033039]

Two questions:
1. Does anyone know if the Cetaphil moisturizer has changed formulae recently? I bought a big bottle of it years ago, used it daily, and never had an issue. I always just used a small amount on my face, diluted with some water on my skin. But then I ran out, so I bought a new bottle and now I'm having problems... like pimples and redness/inflammation.
2. Even after the pimples go away, my skin stays discolored for a long time. Is there a way I can get it to "turn over" faster? I.e., shed outer layers and regrow faster? Do I need to do some kind of exfoliation? If so, what's the cheapest/easiest way to do that?

[Anonymous No.18033576]

Why is no one talking about The Body Shop's mass closures and liquidation sales on a global scale? I want to know if there is anything worth getting at a discount

[Anonymous No.18033600]

>>18033576
is this at retail locations or online?

[Anonymous No.18034188]

Well? I used squalane cleanser, salicylic acid, niacinamide + zinc, and hyaluronic acid moisturizer, and while it improved my skin in general, it didn't do much to the pores. I guess physical cleaning is the only option, I tried store brand pore strips and those didn't work. What would you recommend?

[Anonymous No.18034303]

How do you deal with bad breath and tonsil gunk? I've had breath problems for a while, though I think it's gotten a little better recently I would still rather not have bad breath than not as bad breath. And then the tonsil stuff is a problem I had a while ago but just the other day I'd felt something at the back of my throat the whole day and it took spraying the spot till it bled to get it to go away

[Anonymous No.18034370]

>>18033039
>Cetaphil moisturizer has changed formulae recently?
I know they reformulated their cleanser recently, they might have done so with their moisturizer too. If its causing problems stop using it.
Consider cerave daily moisturizing lotion or pm facial moisturizer instead.
>increase turnover, reduce blemishes
Try some 10% azelaic acid, its stings for like 20 minutes the furst few times you put it on but after that its fine, it will help with the pimples, increasing turnover and reducing the blemishes, use like a pea sized amount or a tad more then that for your whole face, put it on before your moisturizer

[Anonymous No.18034373]

>>18034303
Look up how to remove tonsil stones, there are tons of videos on YouTube, you can do it at home with a qtip.
Use mouthwash, floss

[Anonymous No.18034374]

>>18034303
Oh and get a tongue scraper and use it, makes a huge difference

[Anonymous No.18034375]

>>18034188
Name brand pore strips
Also do pore strips really work? I got a decent sized blackhead on my nose recently and at my work we have some strips and I was considering getting one to test it out

[Anonymous No.18034381]

>>18034375
They work but as a long term its better to use an oil based clanser or bha acid exfoliator to keep things under control. The oil in your pores will just come back.

[Anonymous No.18034555]

CeraVe is a meme and La Roche Poosay is overpriced garbage.

[Anonymous No.18034709]

>>18019829
>>18021667
Fennel oil on toothpaste, fluconazole and/or nyastatin cream, though the cream will darken the skin around the lips for a few months afterwards. Eventually it fades back to normal and now you don't have peeling lips. Mine used to be awful. They were constantly peeling and I would get small cuts in the corners sometimes.

To give fair warning though, I got a stomach bug this week and the peeling has come back. If it flares up again I just hit it with some hyaluronic acid and it is fine again. I am likely just dehydrated this time. If it's a chronic issue not easily solved this may be the problem as it is fairly common.

>>18034303
What do you currently use to clean your teeth?

[Anonymous No.18034759]

Can someone help me fix my routine?
I've been using a 2%SA face wash (once or twice a day) and the Cerave moisturizer for a few months now. The SA face wash is making my skin smoother but it's also breaking me out in certain areas of my face. I know this is normal for the first month since it's an exfoliator but i've already been using it for a while... Maybe I'm not being consistent enough (sometimes i'm lazy and only wash my face once a day)?

[Anonymous No.18034914]

Thinking about supplementing with Collagen Peptides, anyone have an experience/success with similar?

[Anonymous No.18035012]

Is there anything one can do to reduce the size of a final acne scar once you fucked up but it's still not fully settled yet? I'd say it's 80% healed by now as it's still a bit red.
A few months ago I got into an argument with my boss over email, and I got so pissed off I went to the bathroom and absolutely rekt some cystic acne I had, knew right away it was gonna leave a scar.
It's actually healed surprisingly well, you can see the pore as it was before but around it is a very shallow but wide pit which is what I hope I can still reduce a bit.
Already taking azelaic acid and adapalene and I hope I can avoid treatments like TCA Cross and C02 laser because they'd be a pretty excessive investment considering how expensive they are and how I don't have that many other scars

[Anonymous No.18035071]

>>18028666
yeah not everything is for everyone. there are people who dont tolerate niacinamide which is almost everywhere
>>18028899
good stuff
>>18029146
weird, no anti aging
>>18029148
>chemical vs physical
lol is that still a contest
>>18031180
pretty sure 5% isnt much and you can use it no problem in a routine instead of tret
>>18031819
>I've been getting cystic acne around my t-zone when using tret
how long have you been using tret?
>>18033039
>1
they reformulated the cleanser some time ago in eu i think. if they went after moisturizer switch to something else. its a shame companies do not inform about such developments
>2
see >>18029146
>>18034188
go to derm and ask for epiduo
>>18034759
i think some people expierience that when overcleansing. you probably had a reason to choose the SA cleanser but maybe try a hydrating one or just water instead
>>18035012
topically probably not much can be done. anything that stimulates collagen tho might help i guess

[Anonymous No.18035073]

>>18034914
Collagen supplements are basically expensive protein powder. The colagen is broken down during manufacturing (hydrolyzed) and your body can't use it directly anyway so taking a collagen supplement is giving your body the enzymes that make up collagen. Its pretty easy to get these from food instead. I guess if you have a particularly poor diet it will probably help.
But the way its marketed (you eat collagen it goes to your skin directly and improves the amount of collagen there) is pretty dishonest.

[Anonymous No.18035082]

>>18035012
You can try something like good molecules discoloration correcting serum or something else with tranexamic acid and niacinimide. It might help.
I asumme you are using topical azelaic acid? That should help.
You can also try using some 5-10% glycolic acid exfolatior a few times a week to increase turnover.
Wearing sunscreen will help too

[Anonymous No.18035305]

>>18035071
ive been using it for 2 months now but i only started it for wrinkle prevention.
i know it's normal to purge but i havent had cystic acne since my early 20s, i thought it'd be more of a whitehead purge

[Anonymous No.18035441]

>>18019152
I've been putting a layer of aquaphor on my face before bed for about 2 years and its been the single most visibly game changing thing of my life. Is there any reason I shouldn't do this?

[Anonymous No.18035465]

Does anyone else feel nervous about using retinol on your face which demolished cells and leaves them open to sun damage and unable to protect themselves from pollutants? Should I really rub something on my face that causes inflammation?

[Anonymous No.18035995]

>>18035305
idk everyone is different, take it to your derm if its still the same after 3 months
>>18035441
>Is there any reason I shouldn't do this?
some people dont want to slug over prescription topical retinoids (if they use in pm routine) because apparently they get worse irritation. i tried slugging over 0,3% adapalene multiple times and was fine though
>>18035465
>which demolished cells and leaves them open to sun damage and unable to protect themselves from pollutants?
i think the process you described is happening regardless of using any skincare product. retinoids only speed it up. also for this very reason sunscreen is mandatory when using retinoids. all this applies to AHA usage too
>pollutants
there are topical anti oxidants you can go for in am routine if you want (like vitamin c)

[Anonymous No.18036129]

I have chud-tier nasolabial folds. How do I reduce them without fillers? I've started sleeping on my back and doing some facial exercises but fear it won't do much. Is microneedling work it?

[Anonymous No.18036810]

Guys, do you have recommendations for a sunscreen that actually won't make me look greasy af? I use the La Roche Posay Anthelios but it makes my face look shiny and greasy, I have also tried the Biore Watery Essence one and it was not much better in terms of greasiness for me.

[Anonymous No.18036963]

Anyone have any recommendation for reducing redness. My routine is wash with soap and moisturize so I'm willing to add one or 2 more step.

[Anonymous No.18036972]

Anyone have experience with multivitamins causing more acne? I did some quick googling and found this, but wondering if anyone has any firsthand or other insight...
The ones I have aren't skin/hair focused, but the label says 30 mcg (100% dv) of biotin. I'm probably going to stop taking these, or switch to like 1 per week now.

[Anonymous No.18037214]

Would you classify this as dry skin? I don't think the corsx lotion with birch sap is hydrating enough in the morning, especially if I start with stridex, so I think I might need something a bit heavier, but not too heavy. Suggestions? I use CeraVe in the purple tub at night, and beauty of joseon sunscreen in the morning.

[Anonymous No.18037306]

>>18037214
what's your fluid intake like

[Anonymous No.18037309]

>>18037306
>what's your fluid intake like
Could be better but desu I'm perpetually dehydrated no matter how much water I drink

[Anonymous No.18037313]

>>18037309
are you sure you dont have diabetes because being thirsty even after hydrating enough is a bit odd

[Anonymous No.18037319]

>>18037313
Yep. Checked multiple times. I think water just goes through me. It's not like I'm dying or anything, just have a tendency to be thirstier than the average person. I probably don't drink the recommended 3L a day though so it could be that

[Anonymous No.18037574]

how do i begin to address skin this bad. everything in this image makes me wanna off myself. i look like roadkill. recommend me products

[Anonymous No.18037917]

>>18037574
Don't beat yourself up Jerma, you don't look too bad, other than the badly maintained neck hair.

[Anonymous No.18038015]

Couple questions -
Should I be on retinol?
If I am on a retinol solution (like picrel) should I be using a moisturizer along with it?

[Anonymous No.18038075]

>>18038015
Won't hurt you. As you get older, you might want to add it more religiously, but if you're in your 20s, you could probably just get by with once or twice a week since it still has nice properties. I'm 29, I use it probably twice a week as a maintenance thing.

Yes, you NEED to moisturize if you wear retinol, and you need a sunscreen

[Anonymous No.18038524]

>>18036810
Anything Japanese
https://www.amazon.com/NIVEA-Sun-Protect-Water-Super/dp/B01M1DO6NM/
https://www.amazon.com/HADA-LABO-Perfect-Gel-SPF50/dp/B07M9GYH6Y/

[Anonymous No.18038533]

>>18036963
Stop washing with soap and get a gentle facial cleanser.
If you are in the us get a bottle of this stuff, put 3-4 drops on your face and spread it around after washing, let it soak in for a minute or two and then put on moisturizer.
Otherwise look for a 10% azelaic acid cream or serum locally.

[Anonymous No.18038538]

>>18037214
I really like the cerave pm facial moisturizer for daytime use, its very light but hydrating.
Vanicream facial moisturizer is nice too.
Or aveno oat gel moisturizer

[Anonymous No.18038540]

>>18038533
Oh i should mention the azelaic acid stings when you put it on for a little while afterwards, this is normal and your skin gets used to it pretty quickly. Its a good anti inflammatory so it should help with redness

[Anonymous No.18038596]

>>18038533
Thanks anon I'll give it a go.

[Anonymous No.18038740]

Can I wear concealer as a guy to cover up a blemish? It makes me feel less self-conscious covering up a red spot.

[Anonymous No.18038748]

>fell in love w/ a girl and had high hopes for 2 months
>no acne
>got crushed in early February
>acne came back with vengeance despite getting over her last month
Can someone explain to me what happened? I’m over her but my acne is back. When I was in love and had hopes over her, pining and what not, I cleared up 100%. What the fuck happened?

[Anonymous No.18039152]

>>18038740
Yes, just buy bb cream or something

[Anonymous No.18039297]

>>18038533
Do you think you could integrate this into a routine with daily retinol use?

[Anonymous No.18039299]

>>18038748
stress can take time to heal. just keep up your routine and keep eating clean.

[Anonymous No.18039480]

>>18036129
anything that stimulates collagen production. retinoids, AHA in high concentration (start low), vit c serums etc. and obviously sunscreen for prevention
>>18036810
BoJ rice probiotic sunscreen, cerave AM. look for youtube reviews what do they look like on skin after applying
>>18036963
what kind of redness? i went to derm with redness and he told me nothing topical will help me. if it is acne related then benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, retinoids, aha/bha, niacinamide
>>18036972
i used multivitamins, vitamins from B group and also electrolytes but no issue
>>18037214
are your lips dry too? stridex is drying, what do you use it for? BoJ sunscreen is a bit dry for me and i need moisturizer under it
>>18037574
you have pretty good skin. how about the usual: moisturizer, spf, retinol
cerave AM (moisturizer with spf) + cerave resurfacing retinol serum for starters will do the trick
report back in 3 months to see if you need anything more for these bumps
>>18038015
>Should I be on retinol?
often times it is a no brainer having the benefits in mind but post age and/or skin
>If I am on a retinol solution (like picrel) should I be using a moisturizer along with it?
retinol serums sometimes are hydrating enough. but there are other reasons to moisturize regardless if you use retinoids. sunscreen is quite important as well
>>18038740
yes
>>18038748
have you changed eating habits?
>>18039297
nta azelaic acid itself is fine with retinoids but this particular one >>18038533 has vitamin A and it is not recommended to use vit A with retinoids (retinoids are vit A too). i usually get azelaic acid cream in drug store instead of a skincare grade product

[Anonymous No.18039611]

>>18039297
Yeah azelaic acid goes great with retinoids. They even did some combination studies and found that azelaic acid makes retinoid use more tolerable because of its anti inflammatory properties.
Typically its recommended to use azelaic acid in the am and then a retinoid at night but if you are already acclimated to retinoids i don't really see why you couldn't layer both of them at night. Again azelaic acid stings when you start using it but your skin gets used to it pretty quickly. I kind of enjoy the sensation actually.

[Anonymous No.18040479]

Cheap, fast, and simple way to buy retinol to the states, without paying 50 bucks in shipping?

[Anonymous No.18040492]

>>18019095
Cheap and effective. I buy duplicates because it's a few dollars cheaper than the brand names. These are duplicates of Biore face wash and Neutrogena face lotion.
A note about charcoal cleansers, I believe this to be marketing wank and dont care about charcoal. The ingredient which I'm looking for is salicylic acid. This is the active ingredient in the face wash. It has medicinal properties. It causes the pores in your face to excrete grease. In fact after using a salicylic acid wash my skin feels oily for awhile afterwards and needs to be blotted with a soft towel later. This wash should only be used once a week. Ignore the instructions which say it should be used daily.. they just want to sell more product. I wash my face is with ordinary body soap inbetween weekly salicylic acid face wash.
As for the face lotion, that applied daily after every shower. I use alot. It's helpful that I choose such an inexpensive brand.

[Anonymous No.18040572]

Anyone here fuck with redlight therapy?

[Anonymous No.18040573]

>>18040479
User your insurance and go to a derm. Cheapest way, everyone is lazy and does those teledoc services that charge you hundreds of dollars, but if you go to a real doctor and have half decent insurance it'll cover it. My wife gets like a 3 month supply for 10 dollars or something stupid.

[Anonymous No.18040640]

>>18040479
>>18040573
you probably don't need prescription strength retinol unless you're in your 30s and take shit care of yourself

[Anonymous No.18040672]

>>18040572
No that's only for women who like wasting money.

[Anonymous No.18041379]

>>18040640
you can just dilute the tret yourself, just mix it with some other lotion or something
I get what you're saying, at the end of the day vit a is vit a, however with stuff that isn't prescription strength you're usually paying more and you're getting less
you can also just directly buy the tret from india or something instead of relying on the insurance jew or your derma, a 30gm tube will be like 5 dollars or something

[Anonymous No.18041667]

ffs I just wanted to buy a fucking shower brush with a detachable brushes so i can replace just the brush rather buying a whole fucking thing every time. But I fucking can't find a singel one. and god the fucking gibberish when looking at any of the fucking brushes ''RELEASE HARMFUL TOXINS DAMAGING YOUR BODY'' and ''REINVIGORATING ANTI-CELLULITE MASSAGING ACTION''. WTF is this nonsense !? I can feel my brain rot just from reading that. Im thinking of just buying a bunch of disposable sponges and and gluing them with a tape to a random stick I can find outside instead.

[Anonymous No.18041731]

>>18041667
I use soap bags made from sisal.

[Anonymous No.18041748]

>cerave sa cleanser in the shower
>cerave moisturising lotion afterwards

I have some 8% AHA in a tiny tube but I'm not really sure when I should be using it. Should it replace the cleanser every 3-4 days?

[Anonymous No.18041771]

>>18019095
Awhile ago I switched to natural and handmade soaps. Some of these are still mass produced like sasquash brand. That was the first one tried. Since then I contine to pick up these small batch, handmade soaps.

I actually got away from the sasquash brand a little becusse their soaps melt away too fast.. but I like their pine tar scent. That's a good one.

Castile soaps also seem pretty legit.. those are ultra cheap and abundant. The soap probably doesn't make a huge difference.

[Anonymous No.18041782]

Awhile ago I switched to natural and handmade soaps. Some of these are still mass produced like sasquash brand. That was the first one tried. Since then I contine to pick up these small batch, handmade soaps.

I actually got away from the sasquash brand a little becusse their soaps melt away too fast.. but I like their pine tar scent. That's a good one.

Plain jane Castile soaps also seem pretty legit.. typically excellent lather and last forever. those are ultra cheap and abundant.

So in the end the soap probably doesn't make a huge difference. Howevwr, these handmade fancy ones lather up really good and are non drying. Nice scents.

[Anonymous No.18042123]

Is there much difference in the cerave AM/PM?

I only use the PM for both day and night, should I buy the AM one?

[Anonymous No.18042225]

>>18042123
i think the only difference is that am has sunscreen

[Anonymous No.18042291]

can I use squlane every day? do I use it between cleanser and moisturizer or at the end to lock all the moisture in the skin?

[Anonymous No.18042333]

>>18036972
Just to follow up on this: I stopped taking my multivitamin on Wednesday, and my skin feels and looks a lot better. Yesterday (Friday) after I showered, a whole ton of dead skin just sloughed right off my face and scalp. Idk wtf was going on, but something in the multivitamin was doing something... I was getting pimples around my face mostly where facial hair was (chin, upper lip, cheeks, neck) and on my scalp (bad enough that you could see it through my hair in some cases). And not just pimples, a lot of my hair follicles looked irritated with bright red skin at the base. It was really bad. The redness is already gone (though some of the pimples are still there). Also, any scars/discoloration stuck around for a very long time.. like weeks. If I nicked myself shaving slightly, the mark would be there for weeks. Skin all over my body was dry as fuck.
So... idk if the multivitamin was the reason, but it seems like it. I started taking it last fall after /fit/ said it would help with my energy for running. That's about the same time the issues started, though I was also making other hygiene and lifestyle changes at the time so I didn't notice the possible connection... I'm going to keep not taking it and see what happens

[Anonymous No.18042684]

Could anyone recommend me an exfoliator?

And if I use the exfoliator at night do I just skip my usual retinol routine for that night?

[Anonymous No.18042958]

>>18019095
What to use to bleach genitals? Is toothpaste + lemon juice valid? Strictly speaking about the natural darkness of genitals, not chaffing like on armpits and thighs.

[Anonymous No.18043693]

>>18042333
You should not take a multivitamin. Get a blood panel and only supplement anything you are deficit in.

[Anonymous No.18044110]

>>18043693
Personally i take a multi and just a few extra supps. Not like anything in there is gonna kill me or anything. At best, it makes up for a few deficiencies i have long term, and at worst it makes my piss expensive. I suppose there are worse outcomes but probably not likely.

[Anonymous No.18044281]

has anyone here ever used a red light therapy mask / panel? were there any tangible benefits?

[Anonymous No.18044605]

>>18042123
>I only use the PM for both day and night, should I buy the AM one?
I do this too, the am one has sunscreen and its mid, the pm one is super lightweight and feels good.
You should be wearing susncreen but buy the Japanese stuff on Amazon
>>18042291
>can I use squlane every day?
Sure
>do I use it between cleanser and moisturizer or at the end to lock all the moisture in the skin?
This is more of a personal preference thing, putting it on before moisturizer will soak it into your skin more and provide more hydration, but the asians are really into putting oil over their moisturizer and it seems to work fine.

[Anonymous No.18044611]

>>18042958
hydroquinone cream 2% or 4%
You can buy it from overseas pharmacy websites for like $7 a tube. Don't overuse it. Use one tube and then switch to something OTC loke good molecules DISCOLORATION CORRECTING SERUM or something else with shit like licorice root tranexamic acid and maybe kojic acid (but the kojic acid might sting)

[Anonymous No.18044846]

Does oil cleansing really remove blackheads?

[Anonymous No.18044849]

>>18044846
It helps yeah, if you have some bad blackheads spend like 5-6 minutes just rubbing the oil into your nose before rinsing it off. Then follow with a regular facial cleanser

[Anonymous No.18045459]

>>18025384
>the holy trinity of skincare is moisturizer, sunscreen and a retinoid. anything more than that should be an educated decision based on your skin needs
no cleanser needed just wash face with water?

[Anonymous No.18045647]

>>18045459
No, he skipped that for some reason
But if you are going to wash your face 2x a day you can just usecleansers when you are removing the days sunscreen and use just water the other time. You don't really need cleanser 2x a day unless your skin is oily and you need it to keep the oil under control.

[Anonymous No.18045943]

>>18041748
post full product name and/or image (products vary between countries). also post full routine
>>18041782
nice
>>18042291
i either mix squalane with moisturizer (if they can be mixed) or apply after moisturizer
>>18042333
interesting to see what skin can do in 3 days time
>>18042684
whats the reason for exfoliator? post routine
>>18044846
blackheads/sebum are mainly oils so they mix with other oils like oil cleansers. my derm asked me if im double cleansing on my first visit lol
>>18045459
>>18045647
these 3 are just a redpill for beginners. idk for me cleanser is definetely not as crucial. especially that it stays on your skin for literally 30 seconds or less. obviously if you have sensitive skin, a gentle cleanser is recommended and would be prioritized
once you try out a few products you will know what you need
recently i finished my cerave hydrating cleanser. using dove soap bar for now. not ideal but my skin doesnt mind

[Anonymous No.18046308]

Is it a good idea to become an anti-aging autist while I still look very young if I want to vampiremode? Or should I just wait until there's something for it to treat?

[Anonymous No.18046507]

Dark eye bag circles....besides what I read in the paste bin; what can I do about them in under 3 months; I'm meeting my LDR gf she knows about them and doesn't care but bros please halp anyways; they're mostly caused by sleep but I heard going to bed earlier to fix my sleep schedule won't reverse eye bags

[Anonymous No.18046903]

>>18045943
>whats the reason for exfoliator? post routine

Morning:
-Moisturiser
-Sunscreen

Night
-cleaners
-retinol
-moisturiser

[Anonymous No.18047163]

Not sure what is causing it, but I get really dry patches on my hands right now it's between my middle and forefingers on both hands. It gets to the point if I spread them too fat the skin cracks and bleeds. I use lotion on my arms daily and I specifically went over those areas but they're still very dry

[Anonymous No.18047206]

What happens if you don't use sunscreen when using retinoids? Will your skin become more damaged in the long run?

[Anonymous No.18047225]

>>18047206
Yeah, retinoids reduce the thinkness of the outer layer of dead skin cells so your skin is more vulnerable to uv damage
>>18047163
You may have psoriasis or eczema.
Try putting lotion on those areas multiple times a day and see if it helps. if not try and see a medical professional or figure out what it is and look into ways you can treat it.

[Anonymous No.18047270]

>>18047163
Sounds like eczema. I got eczema and have the same issues with my hands as you described, and some lotions can actually make it worse. Try buying a full on eczema cream like cortizone and let it sit on your hands for as long as possible. Note that it doesn't dry out like lotion, so those parts of your hands are going to be slimy and can't be used unless you swipe and wash off the cream, and that if your fingers are still bleeding it'll hurt like a bitch to put the cream on, so I recommend allowing your fingers a day with minimal movement, so the wounds can heal up until it becomes scabs.

[Anonymous No.18047284]

Is the Merkur 34C HD still the recommended razor of choice? Lost my shit cartridge one so figure I may as well switch to an actual safety razor
Also is the long handle one better? I have big hands and apparently people say the normal one is too short

[Anonymous No.18047308]

>>18047284
>Merkur 34C
It's very mild. That's why it's a common recommendation to start with, it's very safe and hard to hurt yourself with it. You'd have to be very sloppy. However, even with extremely good technique, it won't shave very close. If you don't mind that, or if you don't actually want a close shave (if you're prone to ingrown hairs), then it's good. If you do start with the 34C and want to get more aggressive, you can also use "shims", layering blades with the edges cut off on top of the actual blade, to increase the gap between the guards. It's a pain the ass though, so at that point most people upgrade to more aggressive razors.

[Anonymous No.18047322]

>>18047308
Cool. I'll start with that and see how I go, thanks

[Anonymous No.18047605]

I have an old Straight Razors. It needs sharpening and cleaning. What do?

[Anonymous No.18048167]

>>18047225
How many times do you fuckers actually put on sunscreen during the day?

[Anonymous No.18048175]

>>18038533
>>18039480
Wait so you can't use this product and also a retinol? There's no way any of you fuckers are forgoing using retinol to use this serum

[Anonymous No.18048180]

>>18038524
how is japanese sunscreen different?

[Anonymous No.18048192]

Are spot treatments for the occasional pimple worth it (usually containing salicylic acid, azelaic acid, that kind of thing)? Or no meaningful time gain over just waiting it out and letting it heal itself?

[Anonymous No.18048205]

>>18046903
nta, but typically people avoid using retinoids and exfoliants (physical scrubs or chemical acids) in the same session. I mean, you're using only retinol and not something like tret, so maybe your skin can take it, but exfoliating on one or two nights a week when you don't use retinol would be ideal.

[Anonymous No.18048208]

>>18047206
It takes around 6-12 months of retinoid use for the epidermis to return to baseline thickness. After that, there's no ongoing problem as there is with AHAs, but retinol degrades in sunlight, so it's still best to use it at night.

[Anonymous No.18048209]

I tried using pic related to deal with aggressive acne and, while it seems to help a lot, it also leaves my skin very dry and irritated. My moisturizer is some random shit I bought from the grocer, so should I swap to a gentler BHA or try finding a better moisturizer?

[Anonymous No.18048211]

>>18047206
It takes around 6-12 months of retinoid use for the outer layer of the epidermis to return to baseline thickness. After that, there's no ongoing problem as there is with AHAs, but retinoids degrade in sunlight, so it's still best to use them at night.

[Anonymous No.18048216]

>>18048209
>aggressive acne
2% SA is pretty standard as a BHA. When SA appears in a product in a lower concentration, the % typically isn't listed on the label and is hidden as a formulation secret.
If your acne is inflamed/red and not just comedonal (blackheads, whiteheads), that usually indicates a bacterial factor for which SA is pretty weaksauce. Even azelaic acid would do better than SA in that case (there are studies showing that azelaic acid can sit on top of a moisturizer and still work normally), but most derms would recommend a benzoyl peroxide topical.

[Anonymous No.18048290]

>>18048216
I get the worst of both worlds- lots of comedomes, but also a lot of inflamed, red, scarring cystic pimples. SA seems to help prevent both, which is why I'd like to keep using it, but I'm open to an alternative since the dehydration is a bitch.

[Anonymous No.18048296]

any females know what to do when you wear makeup and can't reapply spf during the day?

[Anonymous No.18048353]

should I pull the trigger on these bros?

[Anonymous No.18048458]

>>18048180
>how is japanese sunscreen different?
They are way better formulated then most murrican sunscreens, they go on super lightweight and don't leave your skin looking glossy.
They also use different chemical UV blockers then American sunscreens do, they last longer, they are more effective and they are probably safer.

[Anonymous No.18048459]

>>18048290
Try getting a heavier moisturizer to use at night.
You can also try using the acid every other day to see if you tolerate it better.
You may also want to switch to a more gentle face wash if you are currently using soap or an acne face wash.

[Anonymous No.18048460]

>>18048353
I havent tried the AM stuff but the PM and face wash are both solid, ive used both quite a bit.

[Anonymous No.18048474]

>>18048460
thanks anon, I'm gonna snatch them up
will report back with my results in a week

[Anonymous No.18048819]

It says daily. Can I use the scrub daily or is it just a Jewish scam to get you into a feedback loop?

[Anonymous No.18048986]

>>18048205
Thanks

[Anonymous No.18048992]

>>18048353
Like the other anon, I use the PM for both morning and night and just use a stronger sunscreen along with it. I'd recommend pulling the trigger, it's done wonders for me.

[Anonymous No.18048994]

Is there an /fa/ approved exfoliator?

[Anonymous No.18049004]

>>18028899
To me cleanser twice a day is too much. But if it works for you then great.

[Anonymous No.18049011]

>>18046308
post age
>>18046507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74eZe8KsHsw
or maybe there is some procedure for that
>>18046903
are you looking for a bha or aha exfoliator? what do you want to treat?
>>18047206
ever had a sunburn? you will get one much faster and much worse if you use retinoids without sunscreen (on your face that is). and hopefully it will be a reversible one. i have seen some exceptions regarding adapalene on this (or using during the day) but i dont remember the details
>>18048167
read your sunscreen package
>>18048175
different forms of vitamin A are not recommended to be used together. no idea what form of vit A is in that product. if it is really problematic for you, you can always give it a try and see how it goes.
there are many more things you cant combine in skincare like vit C and retinoids. or benzoyl peroxide with retinoids (and if its not fun enough, here is exception to that rule: epiduo)
>>18048180
they use new generation of uv filters. in US they dont approve new filters that often
>>18048192
even a moisturizer with niacinamide can help. perhaps its something you already have. benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid or stuff like effaclar duo speeds up recovery a little, as well as retinoids
>>18048209
try BP or azelaic acid as other anon mentioned.
for a moisturizer, go for something heavier in PM routine. lipikar baume ap+m or something with shea butter for example
you also seem like a good candidate for epiduo. been to derm?
>>18048296
not a femanon but try spf face mists
>>18048353
looks good. cerave AM is great (no shine) although i have different version in my region
>>18048819
package instructions are usually the most accurate in terms of usage. especially if they do not declare the percentage of ingredients.
id switch to something different once you finish though. physical exfoliation is not the best atlhough this product has also lactic acid (probs not much anyway)

[Anonymous No.18049026]

>>18048353
I don't like having the kitchen sink thrown into cleansers, so I prefer the more bare-bones Cetaphil cleansers.
The AM moisturizer is a bit greasy, so many people like to use the PM moisturizer both morning and night, with an additional SPF30/SPF50 matte sunscreen when required.
If you don't care about the niacinamide in the AM and PM moisturizers -- because you don't feel you need it or because you're getting it elsewhere from a serum or something -- you can try the more cost-effective CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion in a large bottle.

[Anonymous No.18049044]

>>18048353
Another thing I'll mention is that when you start with moisturizers and have a compromised moisture barrier than needs repairing, the ingredients in most moisturizers can burn/inflame your skin and make it look blotchy. Many people mistake this for an allergic reaction, but it will stop happening after a few days to a week. If you don't get an allergic reaction from a patch test on your inner elbow or whatever, then any undesirable facial response usually means the moisture barrier needs a few days to a week of moisturizing sessions to repair itself. What some people do is toss out three or four moisturizers during this process and settle on the one that doesn't produce a reaction solely because the moisture has been repaired by that point. I made this mistake in the past.

[Anonymous No.18049049]

>>18048353
Another thing I'll mention is that when you start with moisturizers and have a compromised moisture barrier that needs repairing, the ingredients in most moisturizers can burn/inflame your skin and make it look blotchy. Many people mistake this for an allergic reaction, but it will stop happening after a few days to a week. If you don't get an allergic reaction from a patch test on your inner elbow or whatever, then any undesirable facial response usually means the moisture barrier needs a few days to a week of moisturizing sessions to repair itself. What some people do is toss out three or four moisturizers during this process and settle on the one that doesn't produce a reaction solely because the moisture barrier has been repaired by that point. I made this mistake in the past.

[Anonymous No.18049139]

>>18045943
>interesting to see what skin can do in 3 days time
Idk... it's been over a week now, and I'm still having issues. Maybe it will take more time, or maybe there's nothing I can do
Not even sure I want to continue living

[Anonymous No.18049156]

>>18049011
>are you looking for a bha or aha exfoliator? what do you want to treat?

Mainly to slow down aging skin, I don't have acne or acne marks so probably AHA-Glycolic Acid exfoliator.

[Anonymous No.18049162]

how to prevent razor bumps? i cleanse my face and exfoliate with salicylic acid with a new razor too and still get razor bumps sometimes. it feels random.

[Anonymous No.18049163]

Been using retinol for 5-6 months and my skin is looking f a b u l o u s is there any reason to move to tret this early? I'm 26 if that matters.

[Anonymous No.18049168]

>>18049162
Razor bumps are usually the result of shaving too close, the follicles get trapped under the skin as they regrow and for whatever reason can't break through. If your hair is curly, you'll be even more prone to it since the hairs wont' be pushing straight outward. Either stop shaving so close, or you can also try exfoliating and softening your skin to (in theory) make it easier for the follicles to break through.

[Anonymous No.18049452]

>>18048994
>Is there an /fa/ approved exfoliator?
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Liquid Face Exfoliant or the 7% glycolic acid toner from the ordinary that its a clone of. I would not use it daily, at least a first, do 2-3 times a week and see how your skin tolerates it. Pour a dime sized amount in your palm and dab it onto your face with you other hand, let it soak in then put moisturizer on. Make sure to use sunscreen if you use a acid exfoliator regularly. I don't like scrubs they are too harsh and less effective then acids.

[Anonymous No.18049461]

>>18049168
I have to shave close for work unfortunately. these razor bumps are so annoying. not sure what else i can do.

[Anonymous No.18049490]

>>18049461
>not sure what else i can do.
Exfoliate
>>18049452
Use a pha exfoliant like pic related a 3-4 times a week if you dont want to use sunscreen.

[Anonymous No.18049616]

>>18019095
My routine:
Morning: rinse with water, clindamyacin gel, sun bum sunscreen (with moisturizer)
Night: wash with cetaphil gentle cleanser, clindamyacin gel, trentinoin cream, cera ve moisturizer.

Ive got dark under-eyes and hormonal acne thats mostly controlled. Any improvements i could make? (besides sleeping more, currently working on it)

[Anonymous No.18049641]

>>18049616
Putting a cold compress under your eyes works. You can either buy a mask for it or just put two teabags in the freezer overnight and use them. Hold them under your eyes for a few minutes (or just put the mask on). Should clear up your dark under-eyes for the day

[Anonymous No.18049847]

Any recommendations on vitamin C serums are they worth it? Also I have really bad Milia en plaque, I've tried retinoids and Paula's choice expho but nothing works other than using a needle.

[Anonymous No.18050070]

>>18019095
Alright guys, for the past week I’ve been tretinoinmaxxing hard. I apply tretinoin on my face in the day and in the night. Haven’t been using any moisturizer either. How long until acne clears and the dark spots go away?

[Anonymous No.18050589]

>>18049616
Gua Sha

[Anonymous No.18050871]

been having some kind of skin condition for about a month now, waiting on a call to set up an appointment for a dermatologist but meanwhile I'm wondering if anyone else had something similar.
My skin texture is weird - dry-ish and bumpy all over, I get weird pimples that most of the time don't get a head and won't pop so they're just bumps on random places. Sometimes my skin feels itchy but it's not red constantly.
I stopped using any skincare and it's not getting better.

[Anonymous No.18050997]

So when it comes to exfoliants

AHA=Better for de aging?
BHA=Better for acne?

I can't be bothered watching a 30 minute video where "experts" waffle on for no reason.

[Anonymous No.18051133]

I need some skincare for my Vegas trip this week. Any suggestions? In general I think I just need more sunscreen for the Vegas sun. And I need sunscreen for swimming especially. I'll probably lay off my exfoliation next week unless you guys think I should. Currently what I have banging around
1) my beauty of joseon SPF 50
2) Neutrogena mineral 60spf I accidentally robbed from my ex
Do I just apply it once when I wake up and another time in the afternoon? Am I overthinking it? And what should I use for the swimming? Face won't really go underwater since it's Vegas

[Anonymous No.18051269]

>>18026743
Maybe stupid, but where can you get that?

[Anonymous No.18051935]

Bought this because I wanted mask and the only alternative was one single-use, pre-formed gel mask in a wrapper that cost the same amount. How poor of a choice did I make? Considering just taking it back for a refund.

[Anonymous No.18052344]

>>18048994
the ordinary 30%
>>18049139
maybe its also worth to stop any skincare at that point
>>18049156
if you dont have sensitive skin then yes, glycolic acid is good choice for anti aging
>>18049162
>prevent
put a hot towel on your facial hair for a few minutes before shaving or shave after a shower
urea cream might help with ingrown hairs afterwards
>>18049163
collagen production drops in mid 20s
>>18049616
>dark under-eyes
if you havent seen this yet, might help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74eZe8KsHsw
>>18049847
the original confirmed working formula from skinceuticals of vit c + vit e + ferulic acid is usually something worth going for. i think timeless do it for cheap. unsure about other "stable" forms of vitamin c
>Milia en plaque
i have no idea how to deal with mine. not sure if it was even researched enough. i usually squeeze it enough so it becomes red. skin heals, forms a scab and sometimes it comes off with the milia
>>18050871
post your previous routine and age
i would at least go back to moisturizer with niacinamide. but exfoliating and a retinoid would probably be better. maybe its hormonal
>>18050997
with AHA you need high concentration for anti aging
>>18051133
>Any suggestions?
for a swim a body sunscreen on your face will probably be fine since it wont last long. unless you have sensitive skin? if you are planning to stay near pool in the sun for longer apply every 2 hours or after swimming
if you are going out then use your BoJ sunscreen on face and body sunscreen on exposed parts
>lay off my exfoliation next week
you should lay it off a week before
>And what should I use for the swimming?
a body sunscreen but water resistant. they are not but wont wash off on first water contact
>>18051269
tret - derm or "online indian pharmacies"
azelaic acid, BP - otc
>>18051935
scrub = poor choice
>I wanted mask
is it even a mask? are you supposed to leave it on?
get a 2% salicylic acid toner or serum instead

[Anonymous No.18052677]

>>18019095
What's a cosmetic retinol that ye recommend, stronger than the Cerave one. I would get adapalene but it needs a prescription and I can't afford a dermatologist. Idk if I need anything that strong anyway but I do want something stronger than the Cerave so what do ye recommend?

[Anonymous No.18053176]

>>18052344
>is it even a mask? are you supposed to leave it on?
Yeah, you pretty much just apply it and then leave it on for 5 minutes. Worked surprisingly alright, it just made me look like I was doing blackface. That said, I'll have a proper look for masks at an actual store next time I go out

[Anonymous No.18053224]

>>18045943
>post full product name and/or image (products vary between countries). also post full routine

I mean it's not much of a routine, I'll wash my face for a minute with the cleanser, rinse then moisturise at night either post shower or just in the sink. The exfoliant is this stuff.

https://www.nivea.co.uk/products/derma-skin-clear-chemical-exfoliator-40059009817140045.html

[Anonymous No.18053447]

was thinking about getting tret from India but just found out tazarotene is OTC in my area lol. can someone redpill me on this? is it any good? apparently its on par with tret in the long run?

[Anonymous No.18053654]

Is cum viable as a skin care product?

[Anonymous No.18053745]

>>18053447
If its otc and not like $40 a tube then just buy Tazarotene.
Its a more recently developed retinoid then tretinoin. I they work pretty similarly. There is less research about Tazarotene but realistically its going to do basically the same thing. If anything the studies that are out there show that Tazarotene is slightly more effective for cosmetic uses and about the same for acne.
Start with the .05% concentration if possible. .1% is fairly strong.

[Anonymous No.18054584]

Almost 3 weeks in to starting tret bros, so far so good.
We are gonna make it

[Anonymous No.18055445]

>>18052677
havent used them but maybe the ordinary. i think granactive retinoid is a little better than squalane one in terms of over-time degradation. take a look at retinol reviews from dermatologists on youtube
>>18053176
yeah i mean idk what you were looking for exactly (what kind of mask) but seems like salicylic acid cleanser will do the job or maybe you were looking for 10 minute exfoliant like the ordinary 30%
>>18053224
in case of no retinoids, you can use it every other day in PM routine. this is a leave-on exfoliant so it is not for washing off
since this contains AHA, make sure to wear sunscreen in AM routine
>>18054584
where did you get it tho

[Anonymous No.18055448]

>>18055445
>in case of no retinoids, you can use it every other day in PM routine.
What if I added retinoid? I was looking at cerave resurfacing retinol serum because I have massive pores on my nose that I can never keep clean.

[Anonymous No.18055647]

i have what i think is fungal acne? not 100% sure, but i’m gonna kill myself if i can’t fix it, what do?

i avoid sugar & dairy, n change pillow case every night.

pls help :(

i tried using nizoral mask for 3 weeks and it did nothing btw.

[Anonymous No.18055648]

>>18055647
picrelated are the products i use

[Anonymous No.18055649]

>>18055647
https://simpleskincarescience.com/

[Anonymous No.18055664]

>>18055647
>>18055648
it also could very well be rosacea, forgot to mention that

pic unrelated

[Anonymous No.18055855]

>>18055448
then you either use retinol or exfoliant in pm routine, never both
>cerave resurfacing retinol
good choice
>>18055647
go to derm

[Anonymous No.18056020]

>>18055855
so my routine would be something like
>PM
>sa cleanser
>exfoliant or resurfacing every other day (or longer?) (alternating between the two?)
>leave exfoliant in
>moisturise

>am
>wash water
>am moisturiser

[Anonymous No.18056111]

You know those shampoos and conditioners that contain moisturizing oils and other ingredients for dry scalps? The directions say to leave them in for a minute or two, which I do, but I've been wondering.. does the scalp "grab" those ingredients properly before the shampoo/conditioner gets washed out?
Same question I guess for the SA cleanser that >>18056020 mentioned.

[Anonymous No.18056125]

>>18048992
>>18049011
>>18049026
>>18049049
>>18048460
thanks for the wisdom bros
so after a week of use I can confidently confirm that cerave is my jam and perfect for my skin type
there was a slight redness on my face for the first day but went away immediately after
picrel is what I went with and it is so good bros
thanks again anons

[Anonymous No.18056280]

>>18055647
go to derm
get blood nutrient tests with derm

[Anonymous No.18056707]

I have no skin care routine and never use anything on my face except for sun cream if I have to be in the sun. I stay out of the sun from 11 am to 2 pm.

Where do I even begin? My goal is mostly to preserve the skin, any temporary effect is not that interesting (yet)

[Anonymous No.18056738]

>>18055647
if the diet changes didn't fix it I'd rec you just go to your derm

[Anonymous No.18056893]

>>18056020
usually people do retinoids 5 times a week in pm and the other 2 days exfoliate
since you use mild exfoliant, you can use exfoliant more often, but people tend to max out retinoids days
if you are new to skincare - in case you have sensitive skin make one change at a time
some people jump on full-on skincare routine day one with tret and 30% AHA exfoliants. they get burned easily and hate skincare forever
>>18056111
checked
in terms of shampoos yeah i leave that shit for 30 minutes or more sometimes especially if it was expensive
SA cleanser can help with oiliness just by leaving it for 30 seconds and it works but yeah, definetely not as efficient as a leave-on SA product. i think youtube derms recommend buying gentle cleanser instead and get SA in other product
>>18056125
good luck anon
>>18056707
>preserve the skin
post age
basically add moisturizer like cerave pm
if preserving the skin falls into anti aging territory for you then you may also consider retinol
you can also watch this if you have time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7UyKEb2ZHw

[Anonymous No.18056989]

>>18056893
>post age
30
>anti aging territory
Is this not the same as preserving the skin? Are there drawbacks to retinol? Thanks for your reply

[Anonymous No.18057041]

im using the la Roche posey double repair moisturizer and it makes my face become red for a couple seconds and then within a minute the redness lessens. is this normal with moisturizers or is this a sign that I should stop while I'm ahead?

[Anonymous No.18057886]

>>18056989
>Is this not the same as preserving the skin?
i guess, depends on a person
>drawbacks to retinol?
sunscreen is mandatory when going out
sometimes dryness and/or irritation if you use too much
>>18057041
post routine

[Anonymous No.18057960]

>Use chemical exfoliator with cotton pads
>leave it on face for 5 minutes
>wash it off
>Red blotches around face
>Feel a slight burn

Is this bad? am I using to much?

[Anonymous No.18057961]

>>18057886
AM
cetaphil gentle foaming cleanser
spot treatment with vitamin E lotion
la roche posey double repair moisturizer
(trying to do some research on sunscreen i can use for sensitive acne prone skin)

PM
cetaphil gentle foaming cleanser
la roche posey double repair moisturizer
(I just received 10% benzoyl peroxide in the mail so as of yesterday i stopped using the moisturizer at night, but before then i was using it)

I suffer from mild hormonal acne once a month (mainly on my face cheeks) if that adds anything substantial

[Anonymous No.18057975]

Just picked up some products with stuff i remembered off the top.

Facial wash with Salicylic acid and Zinc

Retinol serum
Collagen serum

Hyaluronic moisturizer with Niacinamide

is this good?
How often should i use the serums and should they be used AM or PM?


>>18019252
I also saw these products, anyone who can report on them? They seem rather convenient, and i wouldnt mind getting them

[Anonymous No.18058161]

Any over the counter creams you can get for Rosacea and sebbhoric dermatitis?

[Anonymous No.18058277]

how do I fix dry penis skin? it's mostly the head but the tube too
when it gets very bad there are small lines of blood and shriveling like dry fig or somethig

[Anonymous No.18058484]

How long can I expect for it to take Differin 0.1% to make a meaningful difference?

[Anonymous No.18058686]

Need help. Only have electric razors and they're causing bumps. I don't want to cut my neck hair with an E. razor but also don't want to look homeless anymore. What are some good DE safety razors for my curly beard hair? I was looking at DE razors on Amazon and saw good reviews for Rockwell, Merkur, and Viking's blade.

[Anonymous No.18058936]

>>18058686
Try some disposables before you invest in all the DE stuff. You can buy cheap disposables that are single or multi blade, some that pivot and some that are fixed. Find out what style you prefer, and then look to buy more expensive/high quality equipment.

[Anonymous No.18059005]

Why does Dr Dray recommend to put moisturizer on when your face is still wet? It led to a horrible messy result for me and was worse at moisturizing.
Also a bunch of acne just popped up right before a dentist appointment I want to kill myself.

[Anonymous No.18059405]

Anyone know a similar product to this that isn't so expensive? This one is great but runs out so quickly.

Also my routine at the moment is just
>glycolic cleanser twice a day morning and night
>spf in morning on top of moisturiser
>moisturiser and coconut oil on top, sometimes retinol

[Anonymous No.18059411]

>>18058277
cocoa butter daily

[Anonymous No.18059641]

This is my nightly skincare routine. I have normal skin (not oily, not dry) and this has worked very well for me. Is there something I'm missing?

[Anonymous No.18060128]

This is too drying for me. Does anyone have any alternative recommendations?

[Anonymous No.18060163]

Could this be fungal acne?

[Anonymous No.18060180]

>>18060163

[Anonymous No.18060206]

>>18055445
>where did you get it tho
Indian pharmacy website, i used skinorac. Im pretty sure they even shipped from inside the US.
Costs $5-$9 a tube depending on brand and concentration. I used alldaychemist in the past and they were fine too but skinorac lets you pay with amazon gift cards which is easier then money orders or zelle or bank transfers.

[Anonymous No.18060208]

>>18060128
There is a more gentle version if you spent 10 seconds to search. Hell it's even pictured in the post above you.

How do you retards even function day-to-day?

[Anonymous No.18060210]

I have been trying to minimize my routine, any tips?

AM
wash face with water
soon jung hydro barrier
tizo ultra zinc spf 40 sunscreen

PM
lrp toleraine gentle cleanser
soon jung hydro barrier
tazarotene 0.1% every other day
i also an omnilux red light therapy mask on days where i don't use tazarotene

i used to use cerave hydrating toner, but i cut it out starting yesterday. i have rosacea on my cheeks and i think the HA in the toner could've been making it worse. if it doesn't improve i will add it back in.

i think i need more hydration in my routine. for people on tazarotene/tret, what moisturizer(s) do you use? thank you

[Anonymous No.18060213]

>>18057960
Chemical exfoliators tend to sting when you put them on. Especially when you aren't used to using them. If it is painful try to find a weaker acid, if it just stings some then sick with it using it once or twice a week at first and see how it goes. You can try leaving it on for only 1-2 minutes and see if that's more comfortable.
But yeah in my experience chemical exfoliation stings for 10-30 minutes afterwards and then maybe has a slight warm feeling after that.

[Anonymous No.18060215]

>>18057960
its expected, especially if you have sensitive skin or use 15%+ AHA exfoliators (especially glycolic)
there are also products you apply directly after exfoliating session to neutralize the acids. they usually have soothing ingredients as well
>>18057961
not sure but maybe your skin needs to adapt to it. or your skin does not like niacinamide which is present in that moisturizer
sometimes people have this problem with certain companies
maybe wash with just water in AM (no cleanser) and see if it changes anything but i doubt that
be careful with BP if you have sensitive skin
>>18057975
>is this good?
yes, although not sure about collagen serum
>How often should i use the serums and should they be used AM or PM?
retinol PM only, start every 2-3 days, then daily
the other two is twice daily. if you want to use in PM, id do it after retinol
>I also saw these products, anyone who can report on them?
never tried them but products marketed for men are usually just scented
not much information about actives on the package usually means there are better products out there
>>18058161
>Rosacea
azelaic acid
>sebbhoric dermatitis
salicylic acid, ketoconazole
>>18058277
drink more water, moisturize
>>18058484
depends on what you want to treat
anywhere between one night to 12 months
>>18059005
this is to lock in the additional moisture
maybe you were completely wet and your moisturizer does not mix with water very well
>I want to kill myself
why not use an active ingredient for it instead or post routine and/or pic if you want recommendation
>>18059405
no idea sorry. maybe you could try getting ingredients from inci listand doing the cream yourself (there are websites solely for this with various formulas/recipes)
>>18059641
see pic >>18029146 or vid under >>18056893 if you havent
once you define what problems you have (if any), you will be able to address them
>>18060128
try cerave hydrating cleanser like this anon >>18059641 or LRP toleriane cleanser

[Anonymous No.18060221]

>>18057961
>10% benzoyl peroxide
I would only use that 3-4 times a week at first, or you will get pretty dry, after a few weeks you can consider switching to every other day or more often.
You should still be using moisturizer after putting on benzoyl peroxide
>>18057975
Am
Wash face with water
Collagen serum
Moisturizer
Sunscreen
PM
Wash with facial cleanser
Retinol serum (start with every other day for the first 2 weeks)
Moisturizer
Gotta wear sunscreen when you go out if you are using retinol.

[Anonymous No.18060225]

>>18059405
>Anyone know a similar product to this that isn't so expensive?
Not the same ingredients but lightweight gel moisturizers
Aveno oat gel moisturizer
ELF SuperHydrate Gel Moisturizer
Cerave pm facial moisturizer (not gel but lightweight)

[Anonymous No.18060230]

>>18060128
>This is too drying for me. Does anyone have any alternative recommendations?
I switched from that to Neutrogena hydro boost hydrating gel cleanser (fragrance free) and i find it to be more mild and strip the skin less.
Make sure you get the fragrance free version unless you don't mind it being scented.
You can also try vanicream gentle facial cleanser or Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Face Cleanser.

[Anonymous No.18060237]

>>18060210
I think your routine is pretty minimal for someone using a retinoid.
I use tret and i do 2 things differently then you for hydration.
I use a Korean or Japanese hydrating toner. (Im pretty sure the CeraVe on has niacinamide in it which might be whats irritating you.
Try either Hadalabo Gokujyun "lotion" (its a hydrating liquid) or a Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Toner from a brand like COSRX or one thing, watch out for ones with niacinamide, which hazel, alcohol or other astringent ingredients, you just want hydration. And put it on after washing your face and before applying serums or retinoids or moisturizers.
The other thing i do is put a much heavier moisturizer on at night, i currently just use the big tub of CeraVe moisturizing cream but the other popular recommended is laroche possay CICAPLAST BALM B5.
For skin redness you may want to consider adding an azelaic acid cream in the mornings. The otc 10% to 15% ones are fine. AA is a powerful anti inflammatory and skin soother that also helps reduce redness and hyperpigmentation. It stings right when you put it on but after that it's fine, just don't get freaked out the first time you use it and your face feels weird.

[Anonymous No.18060722]

are those acne patch things worth buying? i have a thing on my face that seems way too persistent i want to get rid of
if so does anyone have a brand rec? (random pic from google images)

[Anonymous No.18060806]

>>18060163
>>18060180
rub some zinc oxide cream on your face before going to sleep tonight
you know, the stuff in baby butt rash creams. It's super cheap and it will get rid of any acne

[Anonymous No.18061685]

>>18060722
i think cosrx patches are popular
check out reviews they are usually most helpful

[Anonymous No.18062337]

Is the sticky still the go-to recommendation to face moisturizer? My hydro boost is running out and I’m thinking maybe I should get something different.

[Anonymous No.18062453]

Been using these products, generally happy with them.
I'm 27 and plan on adding some Tret to the mix, was wondering if I should change any of them because of this? Maybe get a stronger moisturizer? Pretty sure the sunscreen is fine.

[Anonymous No.18062663]

>>18062453
Keeping a light moisturizer during the day is fine. At night i personally put on a generous application of a lighter moisturizer and then slop some heavy moisturizer on on top of it.
But honestly just the heavy moisturizer at night should be fine.
Based on the fact that you like Asian products i would suggest trying PYUNKANG YUL Nutrition Cream. I used a tub last year and it has a nice texture and has a good weight to it. They also make a cream called Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream which might be good for hitting trouble spots like nasolabial folds and anywhere else you might see peeling when you start tret.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 is another one that gets recommended as a heavy cream for dealing with dryness and irritation from starting retinods. I haven't tried that one myself.
Lately i just use the big bottle of cerave daily lotion and layer the tub of CeraVe moisturizing cream over it.
If your skin is okay with oils ELF happy hydration is cheap and loaded with hemp oil.

[Anonymous No.18063390]

Moisturizer recs for someone with stubborn acne? I honestly felt like Sisyphus moisturizing and then cleansing every day. I've since only been cleansing less oftenly with la roche or neutrogena and I feel like I've struck a good balance drynesswise, plus my acne is better. Nonetheless, I'd like to try a moisturizer again, but preferably a "lighter" one

[Anonymous No.18063758]

does anyone know any products similar to this? I got two tubes off Amazon a year or so ago and I really like it; it only has six ingredients. the listing got nuked like right after I bought it for some reason.
like water based sunscreens/sun gels that are ~spf 50

[Anonymous No.18063986]

>>18063390
Try a light gel moisturizer
The inkey list Polyglutamic Acid Serum might be a good one
ELF SuperHydrate Gel Moisturizer
Aveeno oat gel moisturizer

[Anonymous No.18063988]

>>18063758
https://www.amazon.com/Isntree-Hyaluronic-Acid-Watery-Sun/dp/B08D94L7Q5/
https://www.amazon.com/NIVEA-Sun-Protect-Water-Super/dp/B01M1DO6NM/
https://www.amazon.com/Sunprise-Moisturizing-Sunblock-Sensitive-Products/dp/B09NJKW42S/

[Anonymous No.18063992]

>>18063758
>>18063988
Basically look for anything from Japan / korea that has watery gel in the name and it should be similar

[Anonymous No.18064267]

can i get laser hair removal while using tret or will my skin get irritated badly?

[Anonymous No.18064280]

>>18062663
Thanks, I do actually have a Cerave cream but it was kinda too much for my skin so I stopped using it, I guess I can use it now after tret. Might be expired tho...

[Anonymous No.18064491]

I’ve been using tretinoin first a few times per month and now once per week, but I’m not seeing any changes at all. Should I be applying this stuff everyday?

[Anonymous No.18064736]

I have officially given up on DE shaving. Fuck that shit. Seven months of my life wasted

[Anonymous No.18064903]

>>18062337
Someone?

[Anonymous No.18064907]

Currently using a moisturiser, cleanser, vitamin C, and retinol. Besides the classics is there anything new at this point with enough scientific evidence? A lot of the products I see are things like hyaluronic acid, which are mostly based on loose assumptions about how these molecules should act in theory

[Anonymous No.18065171]

cerave face cleanser
the ordinary retinol and occasional niacinamide
FAB moisturizer
mermaid skin sunscreen

[Anonymous No.18065210]

AM & PM
0. Wash face with water
1. Ideal for Men All-in-One Cleansing Foam
2. Roundlab Dokdo Toner
3. 9 Wishes Perfect Ampoule and Serum
4. The Ordinary Niacinamide & Zinc
5. Clarins Super Moisture Gel

Once or twice a week:
The Ordinary BHA & AHA chemical exfoliant -> Love this stuff as it gives a light burning sensation during application and makes the skin super soft afterwards.

Plan to implement more korean products in my routine, but the prices in EU are ridiculous

[Anonymous No.18065305]

>>18056111
after first use of my new shampoo that contains salicylic acid, the oiliness of my hair got reduced by half easily. i had it on for like a minute at most
the cerave hydrating cleanser literally hydrates and softens my dry lips within 20 seconds

[Anonymous No.18066043]

This shit any good?

[Anonymous No.18066212]

Anyone have any recs for safety razor blades? The sticky has one but also someone else writing in it says those (feather) ones aren't good.

Also looking for recs on tea tree oil

[Anonymous No.18066547]

>>18066212
>any recs for safety razor blades?
Yeah, don't do it. Try cheaper disposables first
But if you're really committed, get a sampler pack that has a variety of blades in 5 or 10 packs.

[Anonymous No.18066572]

I know this is a skincare general but can anyone recommend me some good conditioners/shampoos which won't damage my hair.

[Anonymous No.18066656]

Thank you to the anon who always responds

[Anonymous No.18067109]

>>18066572
redken if you can afford it, i think that's the only shampoo/conditioner that has ever worked for my hair.

[Anonymous No.18067263]

So I have psoriasis and I'm scared to use any kind of exfoliate options as I'm worried it may cause new patches or a flare up in general. Is this a valid worry? I have setup a appointment with my doctor to talk about it with them too. Also any advice on how to make the current patches go away? I use a medication lotion I was prescribed but as soon as I stop for any period even a day it comes back on my elbows and lower back.

[Anonymous No.18067904]

Is aloe vera gel a meme? I he started using it in my face at night before my moisturiser

[Anonymous No.18068108]

Can you use these larger hydrocolloid bandages (meant for wounds on other part of your body) on your acne in place of those specialized corsx/hero mighty patch type hydrocolloid things? They're proving to be hard to source and expensive for me...

[Anonymous No.18068147]

>>18064491
People online give extremely conservative regimens for starting tret. Anything less frequent then every other day isint going to get you through the retinization process.
Every other day for two weeks
Two days on one day off for another two weeks
Then switch to every day as long as you can tolerate it, some people just stick with every other day which is still enough to make a difference.

[Anonymous No.18068152]

>>18064907
Azelaic acid has solid research behind it and it's a great combo with retinoids. I would argue the two together probably make vitamin c unnecessary.
There is also GHK-Cu copper peptides, which seem to have some proven results, the most affordable way to get them from a legit manufacturer is the ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum. Lots of sketchy products from noname manufacturers that claim to contain GHK-cu but just contain blue dye.
Based on the suggestions from the ordinary i would use the peptide serum in the am and then azelaic acid + retinol at night.

[Anonymous No.18068155]

>>18066572
Unirocallly look up the curly girl hair method and look for products that don't have any of the stuff they say to avoid. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you don't have kinky hair you won't need to moisturize it as heavily as they suggest, so you can probably skip the leave in conditioners and hair oils. Just shampoo and conditioner.

[Anonymous No.18068157]

>>18067904
It probably doesn't hurt any unless you have allergies to anything in it.

[Anonymous No.18069431]

>>18067904
its calming and regenerating basically
also my itchiness often goes away

[Anonymous No.18069561]

I have seborrheic dermatitis and I want to kill myself. Fuck these shitty genes. I'll be glad when it's over. Thankfully I'll never pass it on to a kid.

[Anonymous No.18069810]

[Anonymous No.18069812]

>>18069810
Should I get 0.025 or 0.05

[Anonymous No.18070097]

>>18062337
>>18064903
the problem with recommendations or "holy grail" products is that there is always someone for whom it will not work. your choice may also vary as the offer of skincare products varies between countries and the sticky is pretty old
if you liked hydro boost then cerave pm would be a good choice too if you are not allergic to niacinamide. its often recommended in these threads too
>>18063390
i can add to the recommendations cerave pm or equivalent from cetaphil with niacinamide if you dont have a product with that already
>>18063758
seems like Isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel but branded by different company
>>18064267
significant skin damage risk
i used once a simple scrub when using adapalene and it fucked my skin on contact lol
>>18064491
work it up to everyday usage and once you get there, start counting 3 months and report back
>>18064907
overall i would suggest suncreen if you are going out unless you already have spf in your moisturizer
>Besides the classics is there anything new at this point with enough scientific evidence?
post your age, goals, problems (anti aging, acne etc)
>>18065210
>9 Wishes Perfect Ampoule and Serum
damn the inci list on this is great
I would replace 4 & 5 with a single product like moisturizer with niacinamide
you might be interested in COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
>>18066043
probably does the job
>>18066656
thanks for bump
>>18067263
i think salicylic acid and certain if not all retinoids could help you
salicylic acid isnt that harsh and you can always test it by washing it off after a few minutes. extend the time every day and see how it goes. or use it with moisturizer
also check out dr dray or other youtube derms what are their recommendations
>>18068108
you might want to compare ingredients between this and some acne patch product. the latter probably contains some additional actives against acne

[Anonymous No.18070571]

>>18069812
Start with .025 for the first tube, then go to .05

[Anonymous No.18071036]

my neck is permanently red from sun damage 5 years ago. is there anything i can do?

[Anonymous No.18071750]

You folks know anything about hyperhidrosis? Help

[Anonymous No.18071942]

>>18071750
yeah i use to suffer from it in high school
i think the only thing that helped was staying in a tropical place that made me sweat my guts out and then when I came back home i didn't sweat for no reason anymore.

[Anonymous No.18071974]

>>18071942
Oh thanks ill try that. Was it a perma fix or do you go back every now and the

[Anonymous No.18072001]

>>18071942
What about daily sauna at a gym or something

[Anonymous No.18072183]

>>18071036
Try azelaic acid
Or hydroquinone / tri luma if you are willing to import prescription stuff from overseas.
Both require you to wear sunscreen while using them

[Anonymous No.18072883]

opinions on vitamin c powder? anyone tried? thinking about this instead of my geek & gorgeous vitamin c serum

[Anonymous No.18072972]

>>18072883
What would you do with it?
I guess its a solution to the problem that vitamin c is extremely unstable in formulas but are you going to mix it with some serum or water every day before applying it? If you just make a big bottle of some shit it's going to just break down in a few weeks and then not work.
You can probably get a kilo of it from Amazon or some other bulk supplier for like $10.
I guess if you were ambitious you could buy some ferulic acid and vitamin e and try to clone the skincuticals C E ferulic formula but it seems like you would have to do some serious research about formulation.
Vitamin c seems kind of overhyped anyway.
Just use azelaic acid cream

[Anonymous No.18073257]

God dammit, I think I'm having an allergic reaction to something. My whole scalp has broken out in hives again...
fml

[Anonymous No.18073915]

>>18072972
I think people add a little of this powder to their moisturizers or HA serums daily but this is prone to error (too strong or weak solution) since they mix it on their hand right before application and the scoop is probably bad for this scenario
Maybe small parts done every weekend and store in fridge (idk)
>Vitamin c seems kind of overhyped anyway
Yeah I'm trying out vitamin C serum for the second time (had no effects last year) and will try to keep it up for 6 months this time. I have no expectations though. Was just looking at my options

[Anonymous No.18074390]

what's the qrd on low molecular weight hyaluronic acid? also parabens, have they been used for like 100 years with no ill affects while new preservatives have 0 saftey data?

[Anonymous No.18075321]

1) can I apply tretinoin around my eyes for slight discoloration and terrible dark circles? I’ve read online that it could help. It’s mostly sinus and capillaries, but there is a bit of skin discoloration. I guess I inherited it from my Italian grandma…
2) what sunscreen should I be using?

[Anonymous No.18075440]

>>18019095
I'm about to order some tubes of Beauty of Joseon SPF so I don't run out from Stylevana and just do a bulk order of 2-3. But anything else you'd recommend? For reference my routine basically looks like

AM
>cleanse with cerave moisturizing cleanser if skin is a little gnarly, otherwise water is fine
>stridex pads a few times a week
>First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Daily Moisturizer
>Beauty of Joseon SPF

PM
>Cleanse
>exfoliate with either cerave retinol or cerave AHA, I do this a few times a week and alternate
>cerave hydrating toner
>First Aid Ultra Repair Moisturizing Cream

I swapped out my moisturizers with First Aid, but I was thinking of going back to Cerave in the purple tub since I thought it penetrated a bit better. Feel like my skin leans dry. It's not horribly dry or anything, but it dries out a bit more with the exfoliation and I wouldn't mind finding a moisturizer that makes a bit more of a difference.
>tl;dr recommend me any cool shit from stylevana i might try out since I'm already doing an order

[Anonymous No.18075462]

I use benzol peroxide in the morning and Differin at night. How much will I regret not using sunscreen? Can't be fucked to apply it multiple times a day so I just don't bother.

[Anonymous No.18075888]

>>18075462
just apply it once in the morning. Unless you're going on a hike, you don't need to apply it multiple times a day

[Anonymous No.18076316]

>>18075321
i apply epiduo under eyes and it thickened my skin a bit - the veins are less visible
in terms of sunscreen use 30 spf minimum, preferably 50. there are all kind of sunscreens and you basically need to choose one to your liking (your shine tolerance, consistency, white cast, actives, moisturizing factors etc). best to check out youtube sunscreen reviewers to see what does it look like applied on a face
>>18075440
>Stylevana
eurofag here and they don't ship to my country. but they seem to have really good prices
>Beauty of Joseon SPF
good stuff, use it myself, can recommend
my next spfs on the list are
- ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Water Sun Gel SPF50+PA++++
- SOME BY MI Truecica Aqua Calming Suncream SPF 50+
heard they dont leave any shine
>was thinking of going back to Cerave in the purple tub since I thought it penetrated a bit better
an anon or two recommended this a few threads ago which is also on my to do list once im finished with my current moisturizer
COSRX - Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
moisturizers are never ending experiment for me. i found very good one recently but it is vanilla scented (hate vanilla) and wont buy it again lol
if you want to experiment you may also consider incorporating additional oils like squalane to mix with your moisturizer or apply afterwards
>>18075462
derm prescribed me epiduo (adapalene + BP) and never mentioned to use any sunscreen so idk. i wear it anyway
i used two 10% BP tubes a year ago without sunscreen and am fine
sunscreen once in the morning is enough unless you are super sweaty, wipe your face a lot or you are going for a swim. a hat might also help but i think its not enough on its own
there are also UV camera mirrors that show how much UV light you absorb when using sunscreen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0f3GMiIqI4

[Anonymous No.18076448]

>>18076316
Please help me fix this shit. I wash my face and moisturize everyday

[Anonymous No.18076519]

>>18074390
any word on LMW hyaluronic acid?

[Anonymous No.18076853]

>>18076448
id say add salicylic acid/BHA toner after cleansing in AM, use sunscreen afterwards if going out
in PM start retinol, specifically this one >>18039480 (start every 2 days and work it up to use everyday), moisturize afterwards
make sure your moisturizer contains niacinamide if you have acne prone skin
you may also consider azelaic acid (use whenever) or benzoyl peroxide (do not use in the same routine as retinol)
make sure to not squeeze cystic acne
report back in a month
>>18076519
only found this https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7464276/
but if it is supposed to work long-term im interested

[Anonymous No.18077283]

Fucking hell it's been like 2 weeks already

[Anonymous No.18078448]

why am i in such a pitched battle with adult acne my diet is good, i drink a lot of water, i change my pillowcase regularly, i sleep 9 hours every night, i wash my face with panoxyl every single day as directed, healthy weight, no stress i live the life of riley. and yet i'm still pizza faced at 24 years old

[Anonymous No.18078485]

>>18078448
Could be hormone related

[Anonymous No.18078503]

can i just rawdog retinol?

[Anonymous No.18079277]

>>18078448
post pic
>>18078503
sure but wash face with cleanser first

[Anonymous No.18079483]

I recently got CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment and CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and tried them out yesterday. I put the treatment on first then let it dry and did my hair, then I put the moisturizer on and it left behind coagulated residue of white bits on parts of my face. Am I applying them right or whats going on?

[Anonymous No.18079606]

>>18069561
I also have Seb and I'll tell you the things that completely changed my life in case they can do the same for you. The first thing is that you must shave your face with a razor every single day without fail. If I miss even one day its all fucked for a few days. You probably already do that I hope because the gunk that causes seb gets all caught in your hair follicles. The other thing is that at night after I wash and moisturize I slug my face with Aquaphor before bed. Just an amount the size of a bean or so to totally cover the face in a decent but thin layer and go to sleep. After I started doing these two things I haven't ever seen my seb again. Nothing works for everybody tho.

[Anonymous No.18079614]

What retinol serum brands do y'all use? I've been using this but I'm sure its totally unnecessarily expensive.

[Anonymous No.18080009]

how do i shave my balls? or genital parts in general cause i use a razor for the parts above my penis but everything below turns hell to shave (balls mostly) how do i shave them without ripping a egg off

[Anonymous No.18080028]

>>18019095
Ivory soap in the shower. Halfway through the day, I wipe the grease off my face with a brown napkin or brown paper towel and can see the grease. That's it. No skin problems.
I always wonder what women do because you can't just wipe the shiny oil off your shiny oil sweaty face with makeup on, can you? But maybe the makeup soaks it up too.

[Anonymous No.18080151]

Are body exfoliants basically the same as facial exfoliants? My whole life I've gotten away with just washing my thighs with soap and a rag in the shower but for some reason I've been getting a shit load of clogged pores and ingrown hairs recently so I want to start using exfoliant on my body. Currently I use CeraVe SA cleanser, can I use this or should I get something less gentle?

[Anonymous No.18080335]

Sup /fa/gs, I’m gonna be in worst Korea for a couple of weeks, anyone know any cool brands/items I can buy here that are hard/expensive/impossible to find outside?

[Anonymous No.18080579]

>>18080335
Get some ginseng extract from the Korean government ginseng cartel, stuff really gets the blood pumping, im not some hippy herbal medicine guy but ginseng really works, noticably gets your body running in high gear, warms you up, gives you energy.
You just mix like half a teaspoon or whatever the box says into some hot water in a mug and chug it, maybe add honey if you don't like the taste.
Pic related brand is pretty ubiquitous and good quality.

[Anonymous No.18080802]

>>18080800
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