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No. 317231
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Spoiler for ugly pic. I tried tons of sunscreen because my skin is super reactive and I get acne easily. I've finally found a simple routine (moisturizer with spf in the morning, cleansing oil, BHA, face oil in the evening) and have my skin under control. My oily skin loves oils for some reason so I am a ball of shine msot days. Now, my question is: should I try to go for less bumpy skin, smaller pores, less shiny skin, and evened out skintone? Now that's it is okay-ish, I find it hard to gauge if I should stop there or if I should add something for a little boost because I feel like everyone around me has drier skin with more wrinkles but literally zero pores and super smooth and even skin. Nonnies am I falling for the skincare psyops?
No. 317254
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I've had a terrible skin picking problem for the past decade and have recently been trying to stop. I went without picking for a few weeks and all was good until I had some acne appear and now I'm sitting here with two big red spots on my face because I couldn't resist the urge to pick. All my progress went down the drain. What can I do to stop these urges once and for all nonnies? I'm feeling real desperate. I don't know how to stop.
No. 317274
>>317244>>317246Okay thanks both of you, my siblings used to tease me about my strawberry nose and then I got acne so my understanding of what good skin is is a bit wack. I'm starting to feel addiction creeping back as I watch more videos and product reviews, which are basically ads, I should stop now, keep doing my routine every day and enjoy my blemish-free skin.
Can't help but think I have some discoloration around my mouth though>>317254I have/had a big nail picking problem and I guess it is similar. I managed twice to stop for a full year and then it came back more viciously than ever, but every time I manage to stop it gets easier to stop again and for longer time periods. So you didn't lose all your progress and your skin always has the capability to heal. What works for me is 1) using creams so there is not a lot to pick at or that if I do pick it will calm down quickly, so for you it could be having a good routine that can manage your acne when it appears and soothes it when you picked.
2)From my understanding a lot of anxious or compulsive behaviors stem from some kind emotional misregulation and you should treat it as such. So legit using meditation techniques like breath awareness when I feel the urge to pick, sometimes bargaining with myself that I will pick my nails in 10 minutes until my bad mood passes, try to be less stressed in general.
Good luck
nonnie No. 317298
>>317274Thank you
nonnie. I completely understand the nail problem. It plagued me until a year ago when I stopped abruptly out of shame, because I didn't want a friend I was going to meet to see them like that. The urges to bite have gone away so far and have instead been replaced with disgust at the idea, and I hope it stays that way. I'm just waiting for the shame to set in with my skin picking problem as well, I think that's the only thing that's gonna make me stop for real, that shame of having to go outside after a particularly bad picking episode. But it's so hard, especially when it's the only way I've known how to deal with acne ever. I will try breath awareness, now that I think about it it sounds like a pretty good way to manage it. I'm almost jealous of how clear your skin is, now that one side of my face has cleared up I am showing off scars from years of picking kek.
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Nonitas i need some help i recently fucked up and used a free plum serum i got and after like a week of use i got this stupid cluster of bumps in the corner of my left lip. Its flesh colored at the moment, and it seems to be under my skin, but its starting to get lightly red. It doesnt feel like a pimple. I stopped using my regular moisturizer and the plum serum. Should i also stop using my facial washes while im at it? Also has anyone experienced this before? Im afraid of it becoming worse
No. 327475
>>327446Honestly /r/skincareaddiction's wiki is pretty good to get info on ingredients. I think the most useful for me was to create a super basic routine aka cleanser, moisturizer, sun protection. Introduce products SLOWLY like one product every two weeks AT MOST and one by one to make you're not allergic and it doesn't make your pimples worse. These products are the basic foundation of your routine.
Now for the specifics: I would start learning about the skin barrier as you have sensitive skin.(Typically being oily and wrinkle-prone probably means your skin might be dehydrated.) My advice would be to start with a gentle oil cleanser - my skin is oily and sensitive and acne prone and I feel like finding a good oil cleanser was great because oil dissolves oil, and thus could really clean my face without being irritating or striping. Then I would follow with a niacinamide based moisturizer without fancy bells and whistles. It should hydrate your skin well, make it plump and full looking, rather than shiny, and maybe lessen the appearance of wrinkles. Then, finding a good sunscreen would be key to prevent more pigmentation and scarring. For all those products, try to avoid perfume/fragrance if your skin is sensitive.
After all that you can look into the world of actives to treat your specific issues, but you'll have your foundation of tried and true basics to fall back on if you react badly to the actives, and honestly the basic skincare can go a long long way for quite cheap.
No. 327791
>>327778As tomboy (I say this because I don't use make-up at all) I first use a soap for my face (I would suggest you a gel soap, is less abrasive than regular soap), then face toner, gel face and then serum. I took reference from Korean face routine but omitted some steps.
Regardless blackheads, if you're on the pill it shouldn't be common. Are you eating well? If you don't have a sweet tooth like me and stay hydrated, it might be possible. But I would check with your gynecologist if is a problem with the pill itself.
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Is there a way to reduce the hollowness of eyes without stuff like botox? Because a) I'm not willing to spend money every 6 or whatever months to keep up and b) I'm scared of needles and don't want them near my eyes, not to mention the risk of blindness.
I have this kind of hollowness like in picrel, plus some blue/purple sprinkled in there. Makes my face so dull and I hate it
No. 328241
>>327778Ice for your skin is horrible and soap isn't the right ph for your face. Being a tomboy has nothing to do with your hygiene which you seem to lack to the point of having severe acne.
Go visit a derm.
No. 328245
>>327791>>327778Go to r/skincareaddiction and do their beginner routine. Cleanser, moisturizer, sun screen and maybe an active(acid/retinoid) is all you really need. For severe acne go to a derm.
>>328231Botox is for preventing muscles from moving so wrinkles can't form. Not for hollowness. Under eye filler is used to fill tear throughs, but it's really dangerous. No one reputable is doing under eye filler anymore. Maybe look into laser treatment for discoloration? There's also fat grafting, but it carries similar risks to injections and it's an actual procedure. I've seen some clinics inject fat but then you run into the risk of blindness again and necrosis.
Makeup is your best bet, someone in the makeup thread linked a tutorial on how to disguise tear throughs.
No. 328321
>>328245Oh, I thought filler is the same thing as botox, my bad. Is laser treatment safe tho? Looks like most methods are so unsafe lmao.
I saw that make-up trick, but I usually don't use make-up since I can't bother to get up earlier in the morning to do it. Plus, it makes me feel worse that I have to use make-up to cover this thing, I don't want to depend on make-up to get out of the house tbh, I started to feel comfortable with my face pretty recently, kek, that's why I asked for alternatives.
I saw at some point on tiktok this russian girl talking about "fascia" massages and the benefits but idk, it seems so obscure and I'm not sure what to think
No. 328766
>>328765Same anon here.
Has anyone had visible skin results from taking collagen? I hear so many mixed reviews ranging from like "my skin was plumper, less wrinkles, and more healthy after taking collagen for X amount of time" to "I've been taking collagen for X amount of time and see no results".
Collagen is crazy expensive here so it'd be an investment and something I'd have to save for. Is it worth it?
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This moisturizer, after nightly and sometimes daily use, has decreased the wrinkles around my eyes when I smile and almost completely taken away my nasolabial lines. My forehead lines are slightly less noticeable too. I use it with the gentle cleanser and sunblock almost every day. No moisturizer I've used before has had the intense impact this one has had on my face. New holy grail for sure.
No. 328995
>>328766I took collagen for sports injuries, it's stronger than collagen used for skin elasticity.
It was
amazing, my skin literally glowed, it looked younger, people commented. The effects stopped when I stopped taking it as I recovered.
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>>328976I use picrel for exfoliating, then use CeraVe's SA lotion for rough and bumpy skin. I'm not on bc.
No. 329170
>>328245I don't know the age of the
nonnie I replied to, but I'm near my 40's, so serum is something I don't like to skip.
No. 329180
>>328995Aah, thank you
nonnie! You just put me on. I'm definitely going to look into sport collagen. Which one did you use and for how long? Was it bovine, marine, or another kind of collagen?
No. 329181
Nonnies, I use this website to help me read and understand skincare ingredient lists
https://incidecoder.com/It's helped me make better decisions and invest in good skincare that actually works.
No. 329291
>>329180I honestly don't remember the type, my trainer recommended the supplements and I just bought the one they had in the pharmacy. I remember they were ampoules, with liquid inside (tasted nice). They were quite pricey.
I used them for about a month I think? Until the pack was emptied and my joint injury healed. So not a long time at all, the skin effects came by pretty quickly.
But I don't know if this is ok to drink when you're healthy and for how long can you keep taking it, please ask these things at the pharmacy before you buy it.
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I want to go to my derm to get tretinoin. That'll probably be next year. In the meantime, is it a good idea to start retinol? What % do I start with and which brand? Picrel is the one I'm looking at buying, but idk if it's the right % or how much to use?
I'm planning on doing the sandwich method. Skincare is so fun I love it
No. 330711
>>330709Oh yeah I mainly brought this for a nasty scar on my body, am very pleased to say that it's doing the job. But then I put it on my face too, you know winter is always hard on my skin.
It will probably break you out a little at first, but it does the job of improving and brightening skin texture, whilst actually feeling moisturising to the skin since the squalane is like sebum.
I know nothing about skincare, but I prefer putting it on my skin without anything else underneath, so it has more contact with the skin. And then a good moisturiser. Would recommend.
No. 330715
>>330710Not me but my two female friends got better using birth control. Birth control isn't as bad as you as pcos is, pcos is literally possibly diabetes and obesity causing and if your androgens are high for a while, you'll be stuck with male pattern body hair + balding which isn't fixable. Don't go off of medication again without consulting a doctor, skin issues aren't that important but the actual harms your unregulated pcos will have on your body are quite serious.
I'm a last year med student so I'm not making shit up but I can't give advice online, the only advice I can give is to visit an OBGYN you trust, maybe try a few if you have doubts and make a treatment plan for yourself. Don't believe stuff you read online unless it's a verified paper on pubmed.
No. 330730
>>330715thanks
nonnie i’ll go back on it and stay on it!
No. 330819
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I’m a super fair olive and have been really depressed these past few months and it’s really showing in my under eyes. They’ve turned almost completely blue. I have a lot of surface redness that makes it stand out more too. Are there any vitamins or massages I can do?
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>>330819If that's your pic then you have nice thick orbital skin and a very pretty complexion too. Try cold compress on the eyes to help with fluid retention or massage your sinuses if you have congestion (idk maybe you've been crying lots), something like picrel plus staying hydrated (obviously) to prevent the moisture loss creating more hollowness. You have to get on a good regular sleeping schedule to help with the anemic bruised look. Living with depression is hard so just do what you can.
If all else fails I've been told my eyebags are mysterious and edgy lol so you can embrace it if you want.
No. 330866
>>330857That’s not me but I do have very similar coloring. I do gua sha a few times a week but it doesn’t help all that much. I’ve had an awful few years and I feel like it’s all coming out under my eyes kek. I went through a break up awhile back and I immediately developed these.
>>330834No kek
No. 330868
>>330866The good(?) news is you say the change was sudden and recent-ish so hopefully it's just inflammation. I don't know much gua sha but just try this massage you never know, is literally pushing fluid out of your ethmoid sinus to drain it. Could even be seasonal allergies that unfortunately developed during your difficult year.
When you tug on your undereye skin can you see blue or purple veins? Those kinds of eyebag bastards don't go away and it's skin thinning due to age/stress. If not and it's pigmentation you can try aggressive sunscreen regimen and gentle cell turnover promoters like vit c or derm appointment for acid treatment.
Most of all try not to hyperfocus on it every day at least, your body and mind have been through a lot and you don't need more stress.
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>>330868Samefag wow sorry for blogpost but this is what I mean by pigmentation as opposed to see through skin. I love you nonna and hope you find a solution.
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Is this good enough to use once a week to exfoliate? I have sensitive skin so would once a week be adequate?
No. 331452
>>331414Nta but I've had the same experience. I do appreciate the
nonnie who sternly insisted I not physically exfoliate while I was attempting to repair my skin barrier some months ago. She kept me strong and my skin is much better now. I knew I had a problem on my hands (well, on my face, but you get it) when I put on CeraVe face sunscreen and it burned so bad I had to wipe it off while sitting in my car on vacation kek
No. 331807
>>331731I agree with
>>331768 honestly. I don't want to put the blame on men by default but when it's irritating your skin and even marking it, I don't think it's unreasonable to ask him to shave properly? Preventing it is so easy.
If not, any wound healing ointment from the pharmacy from a proper brand (whatever they sell where you are) should probably help. I like hansaplast or bepanthen if you have that. You probably shouldn't put make-up over any open skin at least.
No. 332005
>>331768He was pretty freshly shaven that’s the crazy part, my skin is just so sensitive
>>331807 ty!
>>331870 afaik no, it’s just stubble. Idk how to prevent it in the future
No. 332391
>>332108Keep using sunscreen religiously. Add a niascinimide serum to your routine and a moisturizer that contains niacinimide (sry for spelling). I recommend the Cetaphil one.
Exfoliate once or twice a week using gentle chemical exfoliants and do your research before using it. Try that blood red peel from The Ordinary and watch Cassandra Bankson's youtube video about it because it's potent as heck.
Never ever use lemon on your face (I've seen people say it lightens the skin) and avoid skin bleaching products as they are damaging in the long run and won't give you a healthy complexion. I might be mistaken, but I think tretinoin somewhat lightens and brightens the skin after about years of use. The 2 ladies I saw looked paler and brighter after 2 years.
No. 332794
well no one asked for an update but i thought i'd add one anyway just in case anyone ever is in a similar situation: i was
>>>/g/312424 on the previous thread, i had painful cystic acne pop up in adulthood that i attempted to treat at home for months with no changes. it actually got worse even as i made my skincare routine basically perfect (no scents, no crazy products, just gentle cleanser, proven topicals and moisturizer). anyway, dr prescribed accutane immediately given how bad it was. it's been 2 months since i started and my acne is GONE. i am only on 20mg. i have zero acne. doesn't matter what i put on my face or if i wash it at all. ZERO. ACNE. NOTHING. i can't believe how quickly it vanished, i have missed multiple days in a row and still not even a single pimple. the relief is overwhelming, i can actually go out and hang out with people without feeling like a freak (anyone else who has/had serious acne knows what i mean lol). my advice: people might disagree and that's fine, but if you have acne like i did, don't fuck around, don't waste time, just get accutane. that shit WORKS.
No. 332802
>>332587Hormones, diet, poor sleep schedule (so, hormones), stress (also hormones), genetics, etc. like all acne. Most of my zits are nodular like these due to multiple factors, it's just how my skin likes to make them.
For me, nodules also take a crazy long time to dissipate if they don't turn to pustules. Once it stops hurting it should slowly shrink down again. This usually happens more quickly for me if I don't touch it.
t. almost healed pizza face
No. 333597
>>333570Buy a pack of cheap baby wipes or if you have the money buy normal face wipes,
and when you have a chance during work, go to the bathroom and wipe your face. Something like picrel.
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I clicked send before attaching the picture, sorry.
No. 333990
>>333987>I make my own falsies using my cat's hair that I dye and attach to my old eyelash curler rubbersfirst of all, ew. i can't tell if you're trolling. if you aren't, you WILL be getting a visit from mr. pink eye soon. and it probably looks so weird and nothing like actual falsies.
second of all, you're receiving looks because drag queen makeup and full FULL face makeup always looks bad in real life. it just does. its made for extremely specific lighting conditions and angles and cameras.
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>>333602don't know where you live, but if you are lucky enough to have a Rossmann near you, "sunozon MED Sonnenfluid LSF 50" is the best sunscreen for the face I ever had and I tried a lot. Besides that one, picrel is the best, best sunscreen they have, but it's limited, so mostly out of stock.
If you are living somewhere else without a Rossmann, try sunscreen without perfume and no mineral sunscreens, as those nearly always leave a white cast. And sorry if I couldn't help you because we might live on different sides of the world.
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>>334144Some of it is from pimples but they are very much faded. The problem is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from eczema that isn’t just dark pimple spots looks like picrel. Mine is just more muted and blends a bit better but dark area is obvious
No. 334156
>>334140vitamin C worked really well for me
I think scrubbing can help them go away faster
but as nonna said the most important part is getting rid of the acne
No. 334880
>>334156Which vitamin C do you use? I want to buy one so bad but I keep seeing mixed reviews on every Vit C product lol.
Niacinimide is used to fade scars on the skin and gentle exfoliation once a week should speed things up. Tretinoin is apparently the most effective for scars however I've heard its taken some people a whole year to get over the side effects.
No. 335020
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Just wanted to say I found AcneFree brand salysilic (sp?) acid/glycolic acid in a spray mister bottle thing, the type that sprays at every angle. Used it on my bacne and unddr my tits as well as back of my legs where I get weird chicken skin bumps nowadays for some reason and its actually clearing up my skin already! I had just bought a toner to transfer into a lil spray bottle to spritz my body cuz summer sweat means awful awful acne for me but this stuff seems to be working fantastically. Its was 10 dollars at the grocery store too so not even too expensive.
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>>335021Nta but picrel and men can take it too
No. 335152
>>335142I basically just go to the cosmetics department and try on a bunch of products on different parts of my face then see how they are the next day. If I get really good results from a product then I’ll go back the next day and buy it. If it’s really expensive I’ll just save for it for a while, but if it’s worth it I’ll buy it. I generally would not buy anything over 100 dollars unless it’s very fancy with a shit ton of really high quality ingredients. I have one face cream that cost 120 dollars for a small tub which is my absolute highest end purchase and I refuse to go higher unless something absolutely blows me away. I’ve used 2 dollar serums and 300 dollar serums had the exact same effects. Most of my skincare products average around 15-20 dollars and I only use 3-4 at most.
I remember they did an ingredient analysis of that laprairie cream that cost 1000 dollars and it was literally ingredients and oils that cost about 20 dollars total to buy raw, with a bunch of silicone inside. Basically dirt cheap crap being sold for 1K. That shit genuinely makes me angry.
If a product has silicone in it I completely avoid it, that’s like the cheapest crappiest most false advertisement ingredient on the market and I actually boycott high end brands that incorporate it because it shows they don’t give a single fuck about improving the customers skin, just giving fake instant wash off results. Fuck any brand that uses silicone in skincare or hair care.
No. 335262
>>335142I mostly look at the ingredients, I avoid stuff with silicone, perfume, ingredients made from mineral oil, microplastic, a lot of alcohol and other stuff. I found that many cheap products in my country aren't worse than the expensive stuff and many expensive skincare products have so much perfume in it that I can't use it without getting a headache and having problems to breathe. So most stuff I bought in recent time was around 5€ and I wouldn't spent more than 20€ on one product. Wanted to buy a vitamin c serum recently and can't find anything of use so I decided to make it myself without all the useless ingredients I don't need and I guess I will do that more often in the future except for sunscreen.
>>335152I find it so funny when so called skincare influencers advertise a product with silicone in it. Silicone is one of the main ingredients I get pimples from and I normally don't get pimples at all.
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>>335429It's my favorite and only product I use you can't make me relinquish the snail trail juice
No. 335466
>>335429Apparently it's hydrating and soothing for the skin barrier. It's kinda cool that we can use the snail's natural secretions for the benefit of our skin without hurting them or spending a fortune, or God forbid, putting actual snails on our face.
It's like this one lady who said she ordered a specific moisturiser from China to the US where she lives and it was making her skin better than it had ever been. She had used a few tubs without bothering to look into what it actually was. Turns out it was pure horse fat.
I looked into it and horse "oil" is leftovers of the horse meat industry in Russia. It's a way of using the whole horse to reduce wastage. It's kinda cool but it probably smells bad.
No. 335468
>>335443I read on one website that they put the snails together in some kind of dark little "room" or container type thing and let them crawl all over and then collect the slime trails. Apparently snails let off something
toxic/poisonous in their slime when they're stressed out so they have to be happy and calm to be used for skin products. It's so interesting
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>>335598Same anon here. Should I get this?
No. 335819
>>335677Dude it's so fucking embarrassing but I'm glad I'm not the only one. Nobody in my family has it and I think I developed it after destroying my skin barrier 2 or 3 times over the past few years + I was dehydrated once which affected my skin so bad. Now I use only gentle and fragrance free products, stay moisturized day and night, wear Sunblock, never wear foundation, but the redness HITS.
Last night I drank 1 glass of red wine and my cheeks went red and disgusting so I know alcohol
triggers it.
I'm going to treat it like rosacea although idk if it is.
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>>335691I don't know the exact one she used. But picrel is the most common one I've seen that has very good reviews
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>>335021the other anon already explained, but I wanted to share the ones I got from Amazon for about $19. Like with many vitamins/medications/etc., remember that vitamin C hinders absorption, so don't take it at the same time as a multivitamin or with orange juice.
No. 336447
>>336434Same. I think western products are actually designed to give more drastic results because westerners generally have worse skin than Koreans.
For reference I read a blog by an Asian woman who collects and reviews Korean skincare for a living, and must have tried over 1000 products. Her skin still has a lot of trouble with acne and a lot of dark spots/pigmentation then though she uses certain whitening and anti acne serums and creams for weeks if not months at a time. So clearly if they aren’t working for her they likely won’t work for me.
Same with Japanese products, I have had very limited results despite trying dozens of famous products. I used that hada labo whitening serum religiously for 6 months with daily sunscreen too, and all my freckles are still there, not even a tiny bit of difference. I think Korean skincare is a massive racket to be honest. Most Korean celebrities take all kinds of newly developed industry supplements and get all kinds of injections and deep dermal treatments involving lasers and stuff, and I think that’s what gives them good glowy pale skin from within tbh.
The only thing Korean skincare has helped me with is dryness. I break out so easily from creams so using zero oil essences and serums has really helped moisten my skin without any oils or ore blocking ingredients. But apart from that I’ve had no difference in terms of whitening, fine line reduction or firmness.
I think only more harsh treatments like retinols and peels really do anything noticeable tbh.
No. 336448
>>336447Even though*
Pore blocking*
Sorry for typos.
No. 336455
>>336284Most Japanese skincare sucks, sorry. I really like the novel ideas they come up with and the adorable packaging, but it’s usually all style and no substance I find. Nothing from Japan so far has wowed me and I say this as someone who spent hundreds of dollars on it over the years.
The only thing I like is that they use chemicals and acids more than in Korean skincare, which seems to be way too obsessed with holistic and natural ingredients that really don’t work (yes I’m tired of Korean brands coming out with their 10000th lemon juice/cinnamon extract/yuzu extract products that makes not an iota of difference to the customers skin and are just there to smell nice and make the brand feel homey and cosy) If one day I find a product that blows me away I will apologise to the Japanese cosmetic industry and all it’s fans. Until then, I’m very meh about the whole thing.
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>>336021I'm back. For anyone who was curious, I asked my obgyn if DIM interfered with hormonal birth control and she said no she didn't see any problem with taking the two together. I've got the green light.
No. 336520
I have To commute 3.30hours total a day when going to school, is there anything I can do skincare wise to stop wasting all that precious time ? Thank you :)
Also, if you have any non skincare related ideas of stuff I can do while on the train, I would gladly hear you out :)!
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>>337141There are better explanations out there but picrel. It's not as easy as natural = safe, chemical/synthetic = bad, and using random food on your skin could actually make it worse. If it's really bad just go to a derm. Otherwise get an acne treatment for people with sensitive skin at the pharmacy if you're worried about your skin reacting badly. What do you use to wash your face? It's also important. Did you change something 3 weeks ago?
No. 337188
>>337141the only four things that really work on acne:
retinol (from the strongest tretinoin, which is available on prescription, to retinyl, which has the weakest effect but is also the gentlest),
salicylic acid (BHA acid)- cures acne, helps with scars,
benzoyl peroxide (in Europe on pharmacy cream Acneroxid, strong concentration, kills the bacteria that causes acne, can bleach clothes, it is better to use it topically directly on the pimple), sulfur - pure sulfur, not a compound (just as H2 is not the same as H2O),There are not many sulfur products on the market (probably because they smell like matches), good pharmacist can prepare an ointment. It is powerful disinfectant (viruses, bacterias, mycosis), plus can mitigate scars, even keloids.
Things that helps with acne, but do not have any direct healing effect: strong SPF (UV radiation aggravates acne),
moisturizing cream (preferably hypoallergenic, designed for sensitive skin. I would choose those for atopic skin, or for people suffering from seborrhea),
acids (others, than BHA)- as chemical peeling/toners (do not use on skin that is heavy damaged, it will burn you), the best is azelaic acid, learn about others, some may worsen your skin (glycolic acid, for example, is not good for people with dark skin, it can react with melanin)
Niacinamide, vit.C- among other things, those helps with dark spots after acne, (zinc pca is moisturising agent, btw.)
No. 337306
>>336585Coffee beans are seeds, and seeds are known to be very inflammatory for our bodies (as well as having a lot of other nasty chemical toxins). There's links to things like alzheimers with lifelong consumption of beans, not just coffee. It could be the caffeine but what
>>337277 said is correct. Some people are more sensitive to the toxins in seeds and get horrible health issues from them, and some people don't notice a thing for 40 years and then they suddenly get cancer or some other awful disease. I would cut out the coffee and try a lower sugar energy drink and see if you have the same issues. Sugar is also inflammatory so just fyi.
No. 337375
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I have really fucking bad KP on my legs, and just now I saw some news article rambling about this stuff.
"After selling out five times over and masses of influencers (HAHAHAHAHA) raving about the transformative smoothing and softening effects the frank Glycolic Body Scrub has had on their skin, it’s finally back in stock."
Is this stuff legitimate or no? Any nonnies with KP tried it?
No. 337378
>>337329but lmao
nonny, we already get a good dose because everything is made with seed oil these days. People have been talking about them more the past few years as research is coming out about their links with inflammation and all the weird shit it does to the body.
>>337375Do acids work on your KP? They never worked on mine and I've tried it all. What really helped the most is using those korean exfoliation towels, I think they're called songwol towels. I exfoliate my arms and legs every other day and it's made my KP virtually nonexistent.
No. 337379
>>337378Yeah, I use one of those Japanese Italy towels, the
extra rough one. As for acids, I've tried most of them, as well, but the best one for me is glycolic. I also got one of those little silicone scrubber pads, the kind with the pointy ends, and it works but if I do it "the wrong way" I end up with scratches everywhere.
No. 337382
>>337306Wait, is it really that distinct in regards to coffee? I kind of thought most of the issue was caffeine, and it's hard to believe seed juice would be that inflammatory compared to consuming massive amounts of seeds. I was thinking I just had to switch to decaf, not cut out coffee completely.
Also, is it possible for anti-inflammatories to somewhat circumvent the effects? Sorry if it's a retarded question, kek. I guess I want some feedback in a more skincare context.
No. 337431
>>336585My skin will be drier and I get an overall redness in my face and I become anxious from coffee and have diarrhoea, so I don't drink it anymore. It can be the caffeine, but I never tried finding the reason, just skipped the coffee/energy drinks and drink tea and water.
>>337378any studies on the seed stuff? Would love to have further reading on it, as I always heard so many good things about linseed and other seeds and that you should eat them to improve your health.
No. 337653
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>>337403Picrel is my favorite sunscreen to apply, it's the least sticky I could find (for now) since it's a moisturizing gel that's also a SPF30 sunscreen. It's a fairly new product, so maybe they'll come out with stronger SPFs later. There's also The Ordinary "Survival" sunscreen, I haven't tried it yet, but it's like a serum so it seems promising (though again the strongest protection available is SPF30, but it's better than applying nothing at all ig). There are also Asian sunscreens that are supposed to be less sticky, but after the false claims of some Korean sunscreens, I'm a bit wary. You can also try sun sprays maybe?
No. 337698
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>>337403I'm using picrel at the moment, as it won't give me pimples and it's without perfume. In the winter I use
https://www.dm.de/balea-gesichtscreme-niacinamide-lsf-30-p4066447239058.html Both are a little bit sticky, but not as bad as other sunscreens I've tested so far. It's also not a big problem as I will use powder afterwards and only need sunscreen on my face because I wear long clothes year round. Hope other nonnas have more recommendations, as happy as I'm with the sunscreen I use, I love trying new stuff and what I use isn't available in every country.
No. 337731
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Does anyone have some BHA toners or serums they would recommend? I never used one before and I have been tempted to use glow serum's BHA + AHA strawberry serum but its quite expensive. I might go for the miracle toner instead.
I mainly want to get it to get rid of my spots and acne marks. so far my skincare routine has been:
KOSE Softymo Cleansing Oil with Cerave foam cleanser
Reyena 16 toner
Beauty of Joseon glow serum
Cosrx snail moisturiser
Canmake sunscreen
I have also been using cosrx pimple patch to calm down my spots. So far my skin has been feeling soft and fresh but I still got so many small spots which makes my face feel bumpy.
No. 337791
>>337392That is the reason, but seed oils in general are inflammatory, our bodies have not evolved to process the excessive omega-6 they contain as well. Whole seeds themselves contain lectins, which mess with our gut, cause inflammation, etc. Inflammation is basically what unironically causes shit like cancer and heart disease, it messes with our skin, joints, hormones, hair, everyone's body deals with it differently. If any nonnies are interested, please just go to google scholar and search for lectins, poly/mono unsaturated fats, seed oils, etc.
https://chriskresser.com/heart-healthy-oils-myth/Here is a good article with a lot of paper sources you can read also.
No. 337836
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Thoughts on Jeff Star's new skincare launch? This was the first thing I saw when I went to look at it on his website. Not really a great way to sell/promote skincare when a huge amount of ppl buying it are kids/teens. Anyway… His previous and first skincare launch had very decent ingredients and a lot of skincare people on YouTube seemed to approve of it. Honestly I would buy his products if they shipped to my 3rd world shithole country.
No. 337837
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>>337836Same anon here. So this is what the packaging looks like and it's quite pretty and simple which makes me think more thought and money went into the ingredients.
No. 337857
>>337834okay i'm going to try and get the cosrx bha toner for now since I also get hormonal breakouts or when i wear makeup, thank you for your advice
also is there a difference between the Cerave Salicylic Acid Cleanser and Cerave Acne Control Cleanser? or is the saliclic one just the better choice
No. 338095
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>>337378Holy shit. Nonna. NONNA. I got one of those towels yesterday, and I tried it today. Just now. Just got out of the shower.
It was like The Battle of Hastings. I have never seen so much bloodshed… skinshed. Whatever. It was like a ssaurabi (Korean samurai) storming a castle and hunting down every last servant and knight, room by room. My skin's barriers fell like dominoes to this green, foreign foe. Like you, my KP on my arms is all but eradicated. I'm almost inspired to make a character design based on this stupid little scrubby towel, it was
that good.
No. 338153
>>338095kekkk
>>337836why would you buy from this asshole pervert? don't give him money, you can get everything cheaper elsewhere, especially if you are in less privileged country
No. 338160
>>338159collection of crap here also
https://thetab.com/uk/2020/07/23/jeffree-star-controversies-167331>In a 2010 interview with Red River Noise, Jeffree said a number of ridiculous things. Whether it’s literally admitting to tasing someone because they poured water on him, calling Pink “a fucking dirty lesbian” or calling gay people “fucking annoying”. He decides it’s best to round off the interview nicely though, by saying: “I’m all about business, usually, but of course I like to go out and have fun. The other night I punched a girl and threw drinks everywhere. That’s just what happens if people are going to talk shit.”Just buy from The Ordinary, don't support this shithead. The Ordinary are starting to expand into other markets now
No. 338185
>>338158Eucerin Hyaluron Booster. Woth it. It has a pump that makes a very small drop, half as much as I was getting from Ordinary hyaluronic acid serum and it's enough for the whole face. I use it as a base under makeup, and after chemical peeling, because it does not irritate me. It smells very pleasant, hydratation is great. It comes with a gift- 7ml Anti Pigment Serum, that also spreads like nothing (it has more intense fragrance, but no irritation detected) and erased red spot I'd had on the side of my nose for like years. It's terribly expensive, but I want it!!
Worst expensive products i had was Uriage Hyséac set, six products (gel cleanser, lotion, spf cream, regulator and hydratation cream), that was recomended to me- and it was like throwing money into toilet and flush. I've never had such terrible acne as after that. I swear, it changed some balance in my pores, tooks about three months for my skin to be free of scary large comedomes,dry patches and sores again.
No. 338235
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>>338158It was $41, got it for 35 on sale. It's literally the best sunscreen i've ever used in my life and i will rebuy, idgaf. Dries down beautifully and helps with my oilliness.
No. 338271
>>338237That sunscreen burns my eyeballs if even a tiny bit comes near my eye, and it reacts badly with anything I try to put over it (makeup or skincare). It's just not for me. But anyone with contact lenses needs to stay away from that one imho. The pain…
>>338267I loved that peel too.
No. 338356
>>338209My water bottle has like 720 ml and I'm like at 4 of those a day, so around 2880 ml. I drink a bit more if I go outside.
I'm only doing this because of a uti but it's a nice side effect.
No. 339222
>>339213stretch marks are cool. they're cute. they're always on the softest skin places so they're sensual in a way. I'm convinced people like to see them just not on themselves.
no cure for them, I've heard professional microdermabrasion and similar procedures are the only semi-effective treatment. better off just using a topical tanning cream to cover them if you hate them.
No. 339834
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Nonnas, I need a sunscreen for my body, mainly arms and legs. It has to be SPF50 because I'm pale and have scars, if possible without perfume, and not sticky, because I won't wear it if it's sticky, kek. It also shouldn't leave marks on black clothes. My skin is normal to dry with light keratosis pilaris.
No. 340182
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Skincare pro nonnies. Sorry if this is a dumb question but if my skin is dry and sensitive, yet my skin tone is uneven and I have lots of marks from teen acne and some fine lines, and my face gets red when I drink alcohol and spicy foods and lots of sugar. what ingredients should I use? My goal is picrel (not me) and I am determined to reach my goal within the next 5 years. I'm very consistent with skincare, so it's not an issue for me to have a more "complicated" routine to fix my issues, before anyone tells me to just keep things simple.
Atm I just use a gentle face wash and a hydrating foaming face wash for taking off makeup, but I'm buying a makeup removing balm or oil for that. I use Sunblock whenever I know I'm going to be in the sun for longer than 5 minutes and I moisturize religiously.
I specifically want to start doing GENTLE chemical exfoliation once a week and include retinol (already have one picked) and wear Sunblock more often (struggling to find a clear one with no cast and doesn't sting my eyes).
Other than these things, what do I even do? Serums, essences? Toners? Lazer scar removal on my face? Shaving my face with those little razors? Pls help pro nonnettes
No. 340192
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>>339834I bought Altruist sunscreen this year and it's quite nice. No added perfume, it applies really well, you just need to rub it in properly. Not sticky, and spf 50.
No. 340768
hi nonnies, I need some advice. I've been breaking out like mad, probably far worse than when I was teen. There's quite a few in my eyebrows, but the majority of my acne is on my lower face. A lot of it just keeps on coming back and often in the same spots. I suspect it might be chronically clogged hair follicles and not just a hormone issue. And no I'm not sure if I have PCOS. I'm very hairy, have gotten a lot more weird black hairs and much thicker hair on my lower face (my body hair and peach fuzz is blond/transparent otherwise) in recent years too. I already had my T levels tested and they seemed fine so my doctor refused to refer me to a gyno or hormone specialist.
>>340363sorry for not being able to be helpful, but do you side sleep at night?
No. 340772
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>>340768Sounds hormonal honestly, hope you can figure that out. Sometimes a little weight loss helps me with hormonal acne, no idea if you have weight to lose though. But anyway, for treating the acne you have I recommend adapalene gel (Differin is the biggest brand name I think, I buy this other brand because it's cheaper they are exactly the same)
clean you face at the end of the day, dry off, apply a pea size amount of gel to your face (you're not trying to slime yourself up like with lotion, it's medicine so just get a little of it all over especially the lower half of your face where you have the problem), follow with a moisturizer because it is drying especially at first. You will be more prone to sunburn while you use it as well, so sunscreen or staying out of the sun is recommended. You can use it as a spot treatment too if you have a bad zit. Cleanse your face in the morning to remove dead skin cells, you can use face wash or just water and a cotton pad, whatever your skin likes but removing the dead skin is important to prevent breakouts even if this is mostly hormonal.
If you are taking biotin supplements be aware they can cause the type of hair breakouts you're describing.
No. 340783
>>340772I'll check it out. Tbh, I don't wear sunscreen (I avoid the sun + wear sunglasses and hats constantly) because I'm just so afraid of breaking out. I might have to just accept it and start applying it again.
Also isn't Adapalene just a milder form of Tret with similar benefits? I do actually have some Tret left but my skin is so dry and sensitive that I stopped using it a long time ago.
No. 340793
>>340768>>340772Heads up with adapalene, the purge is SO real. And the timeline can be really different than what you see online or in pamphlets.
My personal experience with Differin was that it diminished my acne only slightly for the first two months, and then the next two months were HORRIBLE, I'm talking a constant cycle of deep and large puss filled breakouts all over my lower face for the whole period.
I only stuck with it because I had previously been on prescription adapalene gel as a teen (it was the only thing that actually helped me after going through a slew of dermatologists and expensive treatments) and knew it had at least worked for my skin before. The purging wasn't nearly as bad back then, but I really did not want to find another dermatologist after feeling conned out of my money by so many iver the years. So I stuck with it through the shitty Differin purge.
My skin is clear now and I don't get the same terrible breakouts that I used to approaching my period. Give it a shot, but be really patient with it. And do follow the directions to start gradually.
No. 340796
>>340783Samefag from the previous post, but I was on tretinoin for a while some point in the years between my initial experience with adapalene gel and my current use of Differin (it was cheaper than adapalene under my insurance and Differin wasn't OTC yet), but it both massively dried me out in a way that never really went away even after almost a full year of use + it wasn't as effective for my acne as adapalene and now differin have been. I agree with
>>340785, it's a very different experience than adapalene gels. I'd consider my OTC and prescription adapalene experiences to be pretty similar, even though the prescription adapalene I was on as a teen was stronger.
No. 341016
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Sorry if wrong place to post but I smoke weed regularly and it’s caused my lips to get darker over time. They used to be a bright pink that I actually used to hate cuz I thought it clashed with my skin tone. Now I realized it was my perfect lip color and I was being dumb.
have any of you that smokes found a routine to keep your lips pink while still smoking? I know the real answer is to stop smoking but I’m not ready yet lol. I recently started doing lip scrubs every time I brush my teeth and putting ACV on my lips for 10 minutes. If anyone has any other proven ways please let me know.
No. 341025
>>340999It won’t make your skin look like a filter kek, and if you aren’t INSANE about sun protection and drinking water and moisturizing it will just do more harm than good and make your face dry and flakey.
But yes most GPs will prescribe it happily if you have acne and say OTC things aren’t working but that you had acne as a kid and Tretinoin helped (this can be a bold faced lie). But if you say you’ve used it in the past and it helped for a problem you currently are having again they will prescribe it.
No. 341034
>>341016Its probably volume loss from pursuing your lips so much, your lips probably arent actually darker, but the skin isnt pulled as tight anymore. If you pull your lip skin tight, are they still darker?
Switch to edibles
No. 341095
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What (affordable) products can I use to get rid of my dark spots from picking my pimples? Also how long will it take for them to disappear?
No. 341103
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What do you recommend for hyperpigmentation ALL over my body?
In the span of a week, my body broke out in fungal acne(?) not even my doctor knew what it was. It went away but the dark marks are all over. I'm so self conscious because they appeared out of nowhere and I looked diseased as hell.
No. 341154
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>>341103You have to exfoliate a lot. I like picrel since it doesn't dry out your skin. I'd probably use the accompany sa lotion to help with achieving faster results.
No. 341161
>>341154>>341155Excuse me for my ignorance, but I am not into skincare so idk if it helps with the hyperpigmentation. Will these products work for my issue? It's not bumpy, just looks like hyperpigmentation stains(?) The reviews seem to be for bumpy skin as well.
My skin isn't bumpy, sorry I have no sleep and cannot type.
No. 341171
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Is completely clear skin even a realistic expectation? Acne gets talked about as some teenage problem that should go away, eventually, but I have never met an adult who doesn't have regular pimples, blackheads, etc. I'm in my mid-20s and don't think there's ever been a day when I don't have a couple of pimples on my face. Where, exactly, is the line between normal occasional skin blemish and acne that is a problem that needs to be treated? Is the (unrealistic?) quest for a problem-free, clear skin all just a psyop by big beauty?
No. 341181
>>341161i have keratosis pilaris and SA never really worked for me, not even for acne. you can maybe try AHA body toners or lotions, it's a type of chemical exfoliant. another thing that i like to use on my body is glycolic acid, the ordinary has a big bottle of 7% glycolic acid that i like. i wouldn't use it on my face though.
but if it appeared within a week it could be some sort of rash or allergic reaction? not sure if chemical exfoliants would help with that. exfoliating in general might make it worse. i'd really just try to figure this out with my dermatologist first
No. 341200
>>341171the products do something they just don't always do what they say and different people respond differently, so in some ways it is a psyop to get you to spend money. there's always the chance your diet, lifestyle, or hormones could completely counteract any results from skincare as well (you could use adapalene or tretanoin and get good results but if you have hormonal cystic acne no skin cream is gonna stop that 100%, because that's an internal issue, if you chain smoke you're gonna have circles under your eyes, if you like midnight snacks and don't wash your face after you eat you will have clogged pores around your mouth, if you're chronically dehydrated your skin will look like shit no matter what, etc etc.)
Actual improvements to skin are much slower than products claim and even if something makes your skin feel/look great the first time you use it, that doesn't mean it will improve your skin over time. My own personal tinfoil, some products are formulated for immediate results so people rave about them after two days of use or so you think your skin only looks good if you have that product (caffeine in eye creams, hyaluronic acid in lotion – these don't have long term benefits but they do give instant visible results.)
Acne takes a while to form and requires a long-term gentle approach to combat. All the medicines for it need to be used in moderation and over a long period of time to see actual results. bombing your skin with salacylic acid or benzoyl peroxide will dry it out and make acne appear smaller immediately after you're done, but if you damage your skin it will just make you look worse. You get better results from using a moderate amount slowly and conditioning the skin slowly, and you also much keep the skin clean and protect it from the sensitizing affects of the product (via moisturizer and sun protection) or else you risk damaging the skin.
There's always the chance your skin is reacting negatively to products and would benefit from ZERO products and just being wiped off with a wet washcloth until your natural skin biome builds up the right microbes and dustmites or whatever (seems like very few people are like that but it's an experiment you could try if you have 6 months where it doesn't matter if you look worse).
No. 341686
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Sorry if this is the wrong thread but I have a question in regards to treatment for raised white scars. Is there a way to actually remove these or minimize their appearance? I have a bunch of visible scars like picrel on my forearms from self-harming as a teen and I am dying to get rid of them. I don’t want to get tattoos there to cover them. Is there any sort of treatment that could minimize the appearance? I know it’ll never be perfect/fully removed but I am so embarrassed of my scars and really want them to be less apparent to strangers.
No. 342724
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what can I do here? first of all I don't even know what these things are, whiteheads?
No. 342789
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>>342783I'm in a similar situation but I've just barely started retrying the retin-a. I'm so nervous my skin barrier is gonna go to shit again. I really am trying to out the absolute thinnest layer possible and only in problem areas. I read that you should put retin-a cream on so thin that at the first swipe to rub it in, it should be clear. This is ibviously specific to the type of cream I use but it really helped me understand how much I should be using. I hope someone has good advice for this
No. 342846
>>342783>>342789maybe this will be helpful, but you should apply retinols only on completely dry skin, it shouldn't even be mildly damp because it can increase irritation. you can also try sandwiching your retinol between 2 layers of moisturizer - basically apply your moisturizer first, let it dry down as much as possible, then apply retinol, let it dry and apply another layer of moisturizer as a last step. this might help while your skin is getting used to it.
another thing to consider is what other ingredients you are using in your skincare. retinols/tretinoin already addresses sebum production, blackheads, fine lines, acne, hyperpigmentation so you can pretty much drop everything with the exception of cleanser, moisturizer and spf.
also look at whether your other products have hyaluronic acid, because while it is a good ingredient for hydration, it can increase irritation from actives in some people. try looking for HA-free moisturizers that are glycerin based.
for skin barrier repair i really like avene products because they are formulated for acne prone skin and are good to pair with harsh actives. i also really really like anything with high amounts of centella, there are a ton of korean skincare products with it. it helps with irritation and barrier repair.
sometimes retinols just don't work for some people. if that's the case you can look into prescription strength (20%) azelaic acid. it does literally the same things as tretinoin except improving fine lines, and people with certain skin conditions like rosacea tolerate it much better.
No. 343317
>>342846The cleanser & moisturizer I use does have HA as an ingredient so it makes sense. I use LRP cicablast b5 as barrier repair and it has helped me. I'll try get HA free moisturizers and start retinol slow like once a week, but I'm still paranoid. Thanks for the tips, anon.
>>342789ayrt. I've been using a pea size amount to cover my face and neck. I guess you're supposed to use even less than that. My problem area is my left cheek which looks worse than my right cheek likely due to my sleeping on that side but idk how to fix that habit. The paranoia of your skin going to shit in one moment is the worst I get it.
No. 343361
>>343335You will get wrinklier as you age and you will deal with it
t. 26 year old with fine lines
No. 343376
>>343374nta that's interesting I've never heard of argireline. I looked it up on byrdie:
>Argireline is a peptide that affects nerve-to-muscle communication so that the muscles can’t adequately contractthat's basically how botox works too but I'm surprised there's an OTC topical for that. does it have the same drawbacks as botox? I tried to look it up and it says there are none but if it actually has muscle-paralyzing effects it seems impossible that there are no risks
No. 343378
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>>343335>I’m only 23 but I’m getting a forehead line from raising my eyebrows or being stressed out.What? that's called having expressions…even literal children have them nona. this reminds me of the anon concerned about having bottom foot lines, I don't get some of you
No. 343388
>>343335I don't know why everyone is yelling at you about how you're gonna get old. Same thing happened to me in my 20s and at times I thought the lines were there to stay (prematurely) because I would have them for months. actually I looked pretty rough in general because of long hours at work and mainlining coffee all day and unwinding with alcohol at night, barely sleeping on top of it. When I got a better handle on the stress in my life
voila the lines disappeared because I was finally rested and hydrated and relaxed a little. You're probably right about the stress, it causes a ripple effect in your life. Make sure you're drinking enough fluids and try to get help with the stress.
Tretinoin takes long-term consistency and patience and being very dedicated to protecting the skin, if you're not careful it's just traumatic and drying so I wouldn't recommend it if you're stressed right now, don't feel bad you can't get it.
No. 344039
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Any nonnies tried volufiline? Does it really work? Is it safe?
No. 344197
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has anyone tried medik8’s products?
i’m interested in their crystal retinol 3 and c-tetra serum. has anyone tried either of them?
No. 345934
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i have been breaking out in almost cystic-like acne and tiny, clogged pores with no heads to them for the past 3 weeks or so. i have trouble with not picking my skin so now i look like a meth head and its really scary. i've never had such bad skin before, and i don't know what the fuck the root of the issue is.
>started taking biotin a couple of months ago. this could be it?
>bit more dehydrated due to new medication but i've been keeping up with water, and i drink A LOT. i'm very good with this.
>been stress eating more unnatural sugars, processed food and dairy (formerly vegan, would like to transition back but some mental stuff ruined this for a while)
>expensive moisturizers were 2+ years old and i forgot this because im poor right now so i tossed them and im using up some sample moisturizer from paulas choice.
>stopped chemical exfoliating and toning because ran out and im low on money and couldnt repurchase…
>might need new beauty blender
>only wear concealer/moisturizing
foundation 2-4x a week, both are only 2 months old so fairly new.
>could be my sunscreen?!?!!?!
>might need to wash pillow cases again
>hormones???
ugh. so im going to have to fucking figure this all out nonnies…here is my course of action:
i will continue taking my biotin (i dont think this is the root cause) and drink even more water. going to wash my pillow cases today and do it biweekly (i havent in a month tbh) ill cut back/mostly cut out junk foods and dairy for my day to day diet.
need to buy: new moisturizer, toner, chemical exfoliant, beauty blender.
i am very good with my skin routine so this is upsetting :( i wish i didnt pick to make the acne even worse. im panicking now. ill try to remember to update incase it can help other nonnies here…though this is all common sense.(:()
No. 345995
File: 1692765976727.jpg (188.17 KB, 969x798, Capture.JPG)
>>345934I had similar skin to yours, with the tiny clogged pores. It was all hormones for me, lots of factors causing oil production and acne. Pic related helped a lot (even though its post bc pill advice, I still use these tips after a long time), I also take omega 3s with evening primrose oil, and myo-inositol. I'm a bit older than most nonnies and have tried it all, and def recommend investing in nutrition and supplements over expensive topicals. And a bit of simple exercise for blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
The creams and washes just have to be simple enough to do their job, aka clean moisturize and exfoliate without adding irritation. I use La Roche Posay and CosRx products for that.
I'm not a medical professional so if you take any medication I'd just make sure to cross reference it with any supplements. You don't have to take all of them every day and you can start slow, but I recommend the omega 3s highly.
No. 346167
>>345995hi
nonnie! thank you so much for this. i washed my bedsheets/pillow cases (i really dont think this was part of the issue but its better to be proactive anyway) i do take plenty of supplements but just to be safe im cutting down on the b-12 and biotin. i just ran out of my omega-3s yesterday but ill repurchase when i can. i also take myo-d inositol sometimes! especially for periods! currently i take a daily vegan vitamin that does have zinc and so many wonderful things and vitamin d and formerly that omega-3. i invested in some new skincare products and ive been cutting down on sugar/dairy again since i made that post so ill try to check back in.
>>345995 No. 346532
>>341016I smoke weed regularly too for about 8 years now and my lips are still the exact same as they've always been, but i usually do bongs, my bf has smoked for a lot longer than me and he prefers joints but his lips are still the same as well (we're both white btw)
You should try microneedling though, i think it can help, at least from the results i've seen on the internet
No. 347287
Anyone else hate hyaluronic acid? I have super dry skin and I started using it hoping it would hydrate my skin, but I feel like it only dries me out more, and when I stopped using it even without a new humectant to replace it in my routine, my skin was slightly less dry than usual. I mixed some honey with some water in a mister and that’s been so much better for me.
>>346569Yes through chemical exfoliation but please be safe about it and set a realistic timeframe. Could take months, could take a year, or years.
No. 347346
File: 1693795754966.png (1.67 MB, 1142x744, skincare.PNG)
what's your guys favorite skincare brands?
i haven't tried all their products but so far naturium's products have been really improving my skin. been using their products on a daily basis for over a year and my texture/acne scars have lightened up so much. im really into the whole ~no fragrance, no essential oils~ type of skincare. i recommend the niacinamide + zinc serum to help even skintone/texture and the tranexamic acid serum for PIH.
i've also really liked the Good Molecules products i've tried, they have great toners. i heard good things about their discoloration serum so i'm looking to try that soon.
No. 347672
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Finally trying the snail mucin and it makes my skin weird. I did a patch test on my jaw for a few weeks and had an odd reaction at first but after awhile it seemed to get really smooth. I used the cream lotion first and my skin reacted really well to it. I’ve only used it on my full face a few times and my skin feels odd but will it more than likely end up like my test patch? Have any other nonnas had odd reactions to this?
No. 347688
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>>347287esthetician anon
Hyaluronic is a humectant as you said, which means it allows your moisture barrier to open. Which can allow water to enter your dermis but it also cause you to lose hydration. Which is why you should be putting HA either on wet skin or in conjunction with peptide or another moisturizing component. I recommend picrel, because its a HA but it also has peptides (building blocks of protein for collagen). I honestly don't really recommend HA on its own.
i'm licensed and work in the field so im open for questions nonnies
No. 347797
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>>347688this anon again
>>347743the closest dupe I could find for the dew drops was picrel (22$ usd). I've tried both the glow recipe products and like them. But honestly investing in a pricier toner is worth it because that 5oz of toner is gonna last you FOREVER. So if i were you id do the serum dupe and just shell out for the glow recipe toner. I work partially in sales and with what's on the market, a pha/bha toner in general is pretty rare.
The inkey list also has a just a PHA toner for like 15. If youre drier id go for the straight PHA from inkey list. If you're more combo/normal go for the glow recipe.
No. 347799
>>347797sorry for the double post, I looked harder and found an essence dupe with similar ingredients
for $6
https://www.ulta.com/p/hello-good-stuff-glow-serum-primer-pimprod2033239?sku=2597549 No. 347848
File: 1694192595481.jpeg (123.51 KB, 827x740, IMG_9663.jpeg)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987703003554?via%3DihubNever forget that acne was meant to be adaptive to protect you from pedo scrotes. Why mimic a contagious infection on the most conspicuous areas of skin? To make them fuck off and leave you alone, and also make you want to isolate yourself, until your prefrontal cortex is fully developed. Cure it, but look back with gratitude at what it represented.
No. 348035
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>>347752>>347733It’s possible, I have pretty sensitive skin and get vague seasonal allergies. The only thing is that picrel works really nicely on my skin but the serum doesn’t? Sucks cause I only bought the serum because this cream worked well but is too heavy under makeup
No. 348214
>>347918One of the anons you replied to here, I use the extra strength. Personally, my skin is not usually sensitive, I very rarely have bad reactions when using different products. I didn’t have any issues using the peel pads. The stuff is definitely strong so I’d recommend not using any other actives on the day that you use the peel (tret or retinol, etc) and using a sunscreen if you go outside later. I like to use it at night a couple times a week but I believe it is safe for daily use too. Always makes my skin and pores feel so cleaned out like I got a good facial. Really recommend it
nonnie.
No. 348455
File: 1694591973566.jpeg (46.63 KB, 760x760, frownies.jpeg)
Are these any good for fine lines? I want to get them, but they are hella expensive here and I don't want to waste money for nothing.
No. 348563
File: 1694638213736.jpeg (137.82 KB, 309x760, IMG_5628.jpeg)
I’m gonna cry, does anynonna know where I could buy this but have it shipped to the stupid states? I got it in a K beauty skincare box and it lasted forever and was amazing for my sensitive oily skin. My pores were never clearer or smaller, and I never felt tight or dried. It worked well with my routine. I can’t find any site that will ship to me tho RIP. Also same with Berrisom pocket packs or whatever, the milk tone up cream was amazing and I bought it off Amazon once or twice but they stopped selling it on there double RIP…
No. 348706
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Opinions on this?
No. 348723
File: 1694749815064.jpg (20.15 KB, 800x353, altrenotretinoin_1477156.jpg)
So I'm gonna get the 0.05 Altreno lotion next week? What else do you use this with? Should I get more moisturizing essences or a healing ointment?
No. 349856
File: 1695516408637.jpg (849.24 KB, 1564x1564, Korean moisturisers.jpg)
I'm looking for a new face moisturiser and I was wondering if it's worth buying the Innisfree Jelly cream or should I stick with the Cosrx cream?
I'm already thinking of getting the Cosrx dual Essence so felt like its a good oppotunity to try out Innisfree but at the same time I know the Cosrx cream feels great on my skin and goes well for my makeup. I also found out they sell the mini version locally. I have oily acne-prone skin with dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
No. 349956
>>349856esthetician anon
you should go for the innisfree because there's niacinamide which is going to help with oil control (by balanacing the function of the skin barrier) as well as having evening/brightening affect. If you dont have a niacinamide serum in your routine i would highly recommend adding one as well. I like the ordinary one
No. 350067
File: 1695732255340.jpg (147.07 KB, 2000x2000, 710vXb8ncAL.jpg)
best type of oil for the oil cleansing/double cleansing method? in 2019 i used jojoba oil but my skin's become dryer (combination type) since then, and a bit more acne-prone due to stress. i have sebaceous filaments on my nose tip and some clogged pores.
picrel is the brand of jojoba oil i used but can't find anywhere near me.
No. 350069
File: 1695736650648.jpeg (18.02 KB, 500x500, soukai_4971710310818.jpeg)
>>350067I really like the softymo deep cleansing oil! I tried the speedy version as well but I find it doesn't do as good of a job removing all of my makeup or sunscreen. Plus, the deep version is great for doing an oil massage to get rid of all of the little grits in your nose, it's so satisfying kek
No. 350836
>>350803There’s a lot of factors that you haven’t mentioned regarding tret. How often do you use it? At what concentration? Gel or cream? Are you using the sandwich method? All of those can have an effect on its impact and skin irritation. But I think using some type of chemical exfoliation with tret is essential and too often overlooked. Your skin is turning over more skin cells and if you don’t exfoliate, then that may build up and lead to breakouts and clogged pores.
>>350826How long have you been using it? You might be purging if it’s only been a handful of months. See above, re: the different factors that may be impacting your skin.
No. 351782
>>349730Yeah unfortunately the rules on this site are kinda wack since I’ve seen users call each other really nasty slurs and have infights that last for almost entire threads with no punishments but if you use emojis or don’t sage that’s an instant ban. You’re not alone in thinking this place can really suck sometimes.
This might be a dumb question, but I’ve been looking for products with honey in them lately because my skin responds very well to it, and none of them say they have honey in the ingredients, but instead “caramel”. Is this the honey I was promised, or is it just caramelized sugar?
No. 351914
File: 1696797578862.jpg (16.28 KB, 698x698, 0523_PDP_KU-11480_ACNE_FRONT_S…)
Need a way to track my skincare routine as I add more actives and various things slowly to it to try to tackle problems, going to start using trello to track it. Has anyone done something like this? Or have any advice?
Unrelatedly, in my country Keihl's is having a 20% off sale and I have been eyeing picrel for about a week but it is brand spanking new. Anybody heard anything good about it from trusted source or even tried it themselves?
No. 352498
File: 1697062807529.jpg (52.65 KB, 500x502, ohhhhh.JPG)
>>352496IMAGINE HOW I FEEL.
No. 352749
File: 1697209369369.jpeg (72.77 KB, 483x426, IMG_1943.jpeg)
Have any of you used this or any other type of hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation
No. 353424
File: 1697531293575.jpeg (117.78 KB, 828x807, IMG_7201.jpeg)
>>350144I started using them yesterday and I am already obsessed, cannot wait to use them again tonight. I’m curious how you found them anon? I’m thinking about cutting them in half to prolong usage before I buy a new box….
Now I’m curious to try the Dr Dennis Gross LED mask since mine is almost completely broken… does anyone have any suggestions for LED masks?
No. 353480
>>353415They can leave scarring
>>353479Those only ever worked on acne with a clear white head for me, but I usually get the painful under the skin that just turns bright red.
No. 353532
>>353424What strength for the pads are you nonnas using? I bought them a few months ago in Extra Strength as they were the only in-stock availability (and during a sale). Never have I used the product (or brand). Came home, felt stupid, didn't open the box. Returned it to the makeup store a week or two later.
Wistfully wished that the Gentle version was the one where I was in the right place right time instead. But didn't care that much and moved on…
No. 353908
>>353776Yes.
Swipe one finger of sunscreen on one cheek and swipe the other finger on the other cheek. Blend in all over face, eyelids included, and neck (neck sides and back/nape too. And ears lightly especially the top tips or your ears or wyd!) It will blend in.
If your sunscreen is greasy I think I would change it. There are of course more matte and more greasy ones. Recently I used a Hawaiian Tropics (or whatever that drugstore brand is called) spf 30, chemical iirc, on my face because I ran out of my usual, and it was so greasy. I also used a mineral Coppertone body sunscreen on my face for the same reason, what a mistake looks-wise since the white cast is especially bad there and it didn't really fade away. And I have another sunscreen that is nicer, it is k-beauty, but still not flawless as it has a blue-ish white cast, a mineral sunscreen that makes my face's entire tones look off. The feel was amazing though.
Experiment and buy different spfs till you find what you like.
No. 354347
File: 1698006161659.jpg (163.65 KB, 1440x1440, s-l1600.jpg)
Is picrel safe and does it work? I am contemplating to buy this for hollow under eyes and idk if it will make it worse since I have sensitive skin and I also don't want some illness or severe allergy out of it as it fucks with fat cells hard afaik.
No. 355052
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Does anyone here like/use Lancôme products? My rich elderly great aunt often gifts me products because she buys SO many she gets a lot of free shit. I would never buy it myself but…a week ago she gave me legit the large (2.6 oz) size of the Regenerie lift ultra day cream with spf 30, the full size Genefique eye cream AND large size Genefique serum, and their lash booster primer which I love as a base for brow gel. It’s been a week using the skincare in my routine and holy shit, I guess there’s a reason it costs 80$ for 1oz of the day cream. It works so well. I have sensitive skin and it hasn’t irritated me, and though I am “baby faced” for 30, this shit has replumped my skin so much it’s insane. The eye cream is insane, my coworkers legit have asked me if i got fillers or something bc I look so refreshed. I took before and after pics too and I can’t believe the difference. I don’t want to be hooked on skincare at this price point kek but I do wanna say it is worth it. I am very lucky to have an auntie like her, she has no kids and my mom is her favorite niece so by proxy I’m her fav grandniece.
No. 356284
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Is it okay to be SO put off by picrel? Like this has me kind of disgusted. Why make a limited edition SKINCARE product - I can understand makeup (actually, I know very little about the makeup industry) but I mean makeup packaging, skincare packaging, collabs that are limited edition and change the look of the products are something I understand and it's usually smart for brands to do (see Barbie-themed sets).
But skincare is something you're supposed to get into a routine/regimen of using, probably buying repeatedly for the time to come, because it benefits cells in an organ of your body and should be like, consistently improving the look of things that can be pretty dang serious like dehydration loss of volume and acne scarring and such, chapped bleeding hands when it comes to things other than face care.
Why make an entire skincare product limited edition?
This line acts so dermatology-, chemist- and ingredient-focused and forward (and sells small tubes of their products for upwards of 140$ sadly, but not all of them),
What is going on?
No. 356379
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Any cheap brands that turned into a holy grail? I've tried so many moisturizers over the years and it's hard to find one that doesn't leave me dry, leave an oil layer, dry tacky, or just generally have something wrong. I've found some combos where if I do one product and another it works fine, but basically only thing that's worked out for me is eucarin in the big bottle. I just use it for facial moisturizers and it works great. One thing has lasted me maybe a year, and I have a little travel bottle I filled with it for my purse for on the go. One of my few holy grails
No. 356405
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Any recommendations for getting rid of frown lines without Botox? Mine are still there even when I rest.
No. 358742
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Sorry for my huge forehead but how long does something like this take to heal, and will it leave a scar? I’m really dreading going to work tomorrow with this cut and the unavoidable questions people will have. I’m so damn embarrassed. Right now I just have a ton of bandages on it, an anon recommended aloe but I don’t have that atm, anything else that I can do to heal it quickly and make sure it won’t scar? And I’m guessing I can’t minimize this in time for tomorrow lol?
No. 358749
>>358742Light application of neosporin, don't pick at it. You could also try a hydrocolloid strip, they promote faster wound healing and help prevent scarring.
You could give yourself bangs or wear a headscarf. Or just tell people your cat jumped off your headboard while you were sleeping and scratched you and it's embarrassing but it's not like you were gonna call out sick because of it (I would do this one, the reaction is generally "yeah that would be stupid to call off for" and they appreciate you coming in even though you're embarrassed).
No. 358854
>>358769I remembered because it was funny (sorry lol) and I had a similar thing happen to me.
Make sure they’re not the pimple patches with tea tree oil or medicine in them, that stuff is for treating/drying puss-filled pimples and can make wounds worse in my experience (not sure if science backs me up there but that shit irritates open wounds on me)
No. 358988
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>>358977if you haven't already, try using a mineral sunscreen, the zinc oxide helps regulate oil production. i have very oily skin and use the olay regenerist mineral sunscreen, mostly because i have darker skin and it dosen't leave a white cast. no greasy feel either. i've been using it for a few years now and it's been really good to me, i'll keep using it until the bitter end
No. 359029
>>349956Super late reply but thanks for the recommendation, i'm going to go for the innisfree even though the packaging has sadly changed. I do have a Niacinamide serum, Good Molecule dark spot serum, though i just ran out of it. I will probably go for Topical Faded serum or alternative cheap Niacinamide serum.
>>354365Do you have dry skin? I heard from others that those types of moisturisers are more suited for oily skin
No. 359030
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What are anons experience with Cerave?
No. 359034
>>359030I like CeraVe's PM moisturizer and have repurchased it many times as it's been my go-to for 2-3 years. It's a nice feel, unlike their AM spf moisturizer which is a miss in so many ways and I never continued with more than one bottle of it (if I even finished that. I think I gave it away to a coworker). However I don't think PM is even suitable for me anymore as I think it may be for more quite oily skin.
I'm more suited to "for dry skin" products even though my skin has been assessed as "normal" before. It's just not cost-effective to be a dry/normal skin haver and use 8 (or sometimes 9) pumps of a moisturizer on my face and neck. In fact I've started using a different moisturizer for my neck and dec, and the CeraVe PM limited to my face only, which cuts the number of pumps down to 4 at the max.
If you're oily faced try it and maybe you'll find you need way less pumps and it's enough, then it's probably a better pick for you cost-wise if you also really like the feel and ingredients.
No. 359036
>>359034I have very mixed skin which is a dehydrated oily on some sides and "normal" on some.
Oily dehydrated skin is different from regular oily so it's a struggle finding some that will hydrate me but also won't lead to pore clogging.
I'll try it out, since, i was eyeing that pm moisturizer. Hopefully it doesn't leave me feeling either dry or clogged like most moisturizers do.
No. 359042
>>359039Are they sebaceous filaments? Those are commonly confused for blackheads, but they are normal and just something pretty much everyone has to some degree. you can clean them out from time to time if they really bother you.
I found this helpful:
https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/28/how-to-shrink-pores-temporarily-plus-3-pore-myths/ No. 359635
>>359039Can you get adapalene gel in luxembourg? I think you can, but might need a prescription. If you started applying that at night under a moisturizer and gently exfoliating in the morning (just a gentle facewash wash or water with a cloth to remove dead skin) if would clear up the skin congestion you're describing over time.
I'm a little confused by what you're describing since they can't be blackheads if they're colorless but it doesn't really matter what kind of acne it is, adapalene works very well. Use sun protection during the day if you're outside much, it will make your skin more prone to sunburn.
No. 359680
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I bought some cerave resurfacing retinol serum today and I was wondering if it's ok for me to mix it with my moisturiser before I apply it on my face? The moisturiser is a hyrolauric acid moisturiser if that helps
No. 360293
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>>360281I can only speak for myself but it was absolutely not worth it for me. I'm not particularly acne prone but it broke me out. I was very careful and clean about it, I tried a couple more times in case it was a fluke. Irritations and bumps every time. Disappointing. If it's getting rid of peach fuzz you're after, I've had much better luck with this little device from Amazon.
No. 360316
>>359030I have oily sensitive skin, and I really like Cerave because their products are straight up, clean, fragrance free and simple.
>Hydrating facial cleanser use daily as a second cleanser, it's very good for sensitive skin.
>foaming hydrating cleanserI guess if you like the feel of squeaky clean skin you'd prefer that one, or if you don't double cleanse. The foam makes it stronger and a bit more stripping.
>hydrating foaming oilhad a sample and enjoyed using it, but i wouldn't repurchase since it's not a 'true' oil cleanser as it foams directly when you put it on. you won't get that deep cleanse that oil usually gives but it is hydrating.
>og moisutrizing creamis too thick for me, but I use it on my lips, if i'm very dry around the nose or on the body. it's a cracked elbow/feet savior.
>lighter daily moisturizing cream use it everyday, simple, the pump is practical and it penetrates the skin quickly. I used to have tingling and redness when I first started using it but either my skin adapted to it or my skin barrier got stronger but I don't experience that anymore. A lot of people go through that too with cerave products so keep that in mind.
>blemish control gelstarted using this one recently at night and I love it, although I wish the gel would penetrate the skin quicker. I use it as a spot treatment and may use it on the chin and nose once a week for sebaceous filaments and blackheads, it's really effective.
No. 360560
>>360535toners as a class of products are honestly kinda bad for rosacea, at least in my experience. too many humectants and propylene glycol from plant extracts
trigger the fuck out of my skin. nonetheless i'd recommend paula's choice advanced replenishing toner (bluish bottle) or enriched calming (red bottle) if you're really dry. or geek & gorgeous liquid hydration if you're in europe, this one is actually calming since it has non-trivial amount of panthenol in it.
No. 360851
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Anons i Justin opened up this expensive Neogen vitamin C serum i bought and…it's this color.
Is still effective or okay.
In so fucking upset.
No. 360852
>>360851Autocorrevt I mean to ask.
I mean does it still look effective?
No. 360897
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Is it worth shopping for Korean skincare during Black Friday this weekend or is it better to hold back from buying anything?
I've been wanting to get the skin1004 cream which is currently discounted at 24% but i saw a on a price history on Stylevana that the price has been even cheaper during september and october.
No. 361071
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I was gifted a bottle of plain rose water today. Never really thought about using rose water before, does anyone use it on their skin? What are your opinions?
No. 361090
>>361071Depends on your skin, mine is mixed and had a ton of acne all my life but after 3-4 years of quitting long skincare routines and aggressive products that'd keep me in a cycle of purging/breaking out, rose water being the only thing I use (with a cleanser once or twice a week) got me acne-free and less oily.
YMMV, some skins react really badly/not at all.
No. 361557
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I cannot for the life of me find out what this textured spot on my chin is supposed to be. My skin is mostly ok but this thing just randomly showed up like 4 years ago and has been there since. I really don’t need that extra texture it adds to my chin which I already dislike because it has an ass on it. Does anyone know what this is at all and if there’s anything i can do to make it go away?
No. 363253
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can someone help me understand which ingredient in this moisturizer makes my skin issue really effective? it's pretty much become my holy grail for my seborrheic dermatitis/flaky dry skin but im not sure which ingredient in it is the 'driving force', for lack of a better term, that helps with it if that makes sense? unless im grossly misunderstanding how this is helping me?
No. 363611
>>363458ayrt - i also use ketoconazole shampoo and sebamed scalp balancing shampoo. best of luck to you anon!
>>363496thats really interesting, this is the first time i hear about this, could you recommend a brand and how you use it? thank you!
No. 363640
>>363634what really helps me with using that cream or a laroche posay one (for skin irritation and dryness) right after the shower (on my hairline, i use it regularly in my skincare routine as well) and i feel like it makes a difference but i also get fluctuations. i think stress and hormones (maybe? i notice a difference before my period but it might be coincidence too) really mess me up.
obviously you dont have to do the way i do, but i hope it helps you like it does me
No. 363643
File: 1702066307361.jpeg (41.36 KB, 720x415, IMG_1423.jpeg)
How do I get rid of these? I wash with CeraVe acne control cleanser, and it has stopped new ones from growing, but it hasn’t gotten rid of the ones already there. Do I have to use blackhead strips?
No. 364340
File: 1702233747168.jpeg (285.21 KB, 1200x1061, IMG_2403.jpeg)
>>363774facial gua sha does not work, it’s a scam. This picture is an example of how skin looks after ACTUAL gua sha is done, it’s supposed to be applied with extreme force and it’s incredibly painful. It’s Chinese medicine, and it has many uses but “sculpting the face” is not one of them. Some people keep their gua sha in the freezer or fridge so it serves to de-puff their face when rubbed across the skin, but that’s all it does. I strongly advise against filler though because it makes people look disgusting.
No. 365355
File: 1702555350865.png (63.16 KB, 300x300, Sudocrem-300x300.png)
Do you guys think diaper cream (specifically sudocrem) would be a good base for face masks? It's a soft cream with soothing properties and zinc (good for acne) and ok for sensitive skin. It has mild antiseptic properties too. I had an idea to possibly mix in drops of serum or the kind of clay powder they use for making face masks
No. 365540
>>365398I was considering starting tret but I saw someone say that it's only good for post-irritation hyperpigmentation (brown spots), not post-irritation erythema (red spots), so I hesitated. Mine are definitely red. I don't really want to take the plunge unless I'm confident that it'll help with this in particular since it's such a big commitment. I don't have signs of aging and my acne is mild, so those aren't huge draws for me, I just want the red spots to go away
I have a granactive retinoid cream that I'm still using, but I'm not into it because it absorbs slowly and I don't feel like I get any real benefit out of it besides maybe lackluster moisturizing. This one is marketed as anti-aging exclusively and not related to acne, so I'm not really the target consumer but I got it for free
No. 365958
File: 1702779151638.png (323.04 KB, 5000x5000, nizy.png)
have any of you had any experience using nizoral (ketoconazole) on your face for (hormonal) acne? i have been using tretinoin 0.025% for over a year now and my acne is 75% gone. i was alternating tret and short contact therapy with benzoyl peroxide for the past few months but it hasn't helped as much as i hoped so i thought i'd give nizoral a try. i read this study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31599059/ (use anna's archive if you can't access it) and the results were somewhat promising although they used a topical cream instead of short contact therapy.
my biggest issue with BP was that my skin is too sensitive to use it frequently. the study mentions that a big benefit of ketoconazole is that it's much gentler than traditional acne treatments.
No. 365960
File: 1702779970971.png (141.95 KB, 947x637, study.png)
>>365959it is more known for treating fungal acne but it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-androgen properties. the study i linked specifically focused on women with mild hormonal acne (referred to as adult female acne in the study)
No. 366113
>>366002how long were you using .025% before you upped it? when i started using tret, i read that there was a study that indicated that higher concentrations gives you quicker results but the results are the same after a year(?) of consistently using any concentration. i can't find the study now so idk anymore..
i also just opened a new tube of my .025% last month so im not in a rush to up the concentration. but i'm open to it if it has a chance of helping, it's just my skin seems to barely tolerate an extra active. i have to take an off day every week. its for this reason i have a vitamin c serum, and a 5% aha treatment rotting in my cabinet… it seems impossible to fit these in my routine since im still having breakouts.
No. 366641
File: 1703029740630.png (222.79 KB, 706x706, fhgdfhkg.png)
https://medicube.us/products/glow-booster-age-r-booster-hCan anyone explain the science of how/if this works? Worth the money?
No. 366645
>>366641I don't think its worth a try even for a tenth of that price,
nonny. The reviews are hosted on their own company site so are untrustworthy, the influencers are untrustworthy, no real scientific merit or depiction of what the device does. If you want korean style glow the best thing is some CosRx products and a facial from an aesthetician trained in their style, which is unfortunately rare outside of asia, but there can be some decent substitutes.
No. 369891
File: 1703906971907.jpeg (14.82 KB, 450x450, 7814F1D2-2814-4AEB-98E8-3A6EC5…)
>>369721This one. It's only $10! It does have a weird smell—like old orange juice mixed with Elmer's glue. It worked great for me though and definitely outperforms a lot of the overhyped vitamin c products
No. 370955
>>317231I have very thin fair skin and have always had fine forehead wrinkles (like since i was a kid) but I really want to get rid of them and prevent them from getting worse.
I've been considering getting botox/filler or something but I'm not sure how to go about it or how expensive it is or perhaps if there's some good tightening skincare I could get? Pls halp
No. 370988
>>370341NTA I used to take DIM. Not sure how long you were on it, but for me it took about a week for the headaches to subside. However, if I skipped just a single day, I would have a headache taking it again.
>>368971Spearmint supplements can also work for hormonal acne. However, I stopped taking it because it gave me intense hunger and I had to pee all the time. Apparently it’s got a similar effect to spironolactone.
No. 371458
File: 1704556409341.png (1.04 MB, 1024x1024, masque-bar-pretty-animalz-nour…)
I heard castor oil might be helpful with dark undereyes + fine lines, but I don't really know what would be the most effective way, what do you guys think?
>option 1; apply oil, leave on for 20 minutes or so, wash off, apply eye cream/moisturizer
>option 2; apply oil first, eye cream/moisturizer on top
>option 3; eye cream/moisturizer first, then oil on top
No. 371634
>>371507Good move - it can be aggravated by tretinoin. If you’re an amerifag I guess accessing topical antibiotics might not be feasible, but there are other over the counter options like azelaic acid which can also work for some other skin concerns that you might have been seeking to solve with tret, so could be a win-win. Good luck!
I’m currently trying azelaic acid for rosacea - too early to call properly yet but it seems to be helping. Fingers crossed.
No. 371745
File: 1704624744237.jpeg (302.43 KB, 768x768, Skincare_Slugging_infographic.…)
I just began "slugging" for the first time in my life. As in, after cleaning and moisturizing my face, I put a thin layer of vaseline on it before going to bed. Wow, this is great for dry skin! I don't need to moisturize in the morning like I used to.
I used to buy into all this scaremongering about vaseline and "non-organic" products but it actually protects the skin. And it's cheap. Fuck you expensive eco brands I'm a slug now.
No. 372068
>>371114For me niacinamide has been a game changer for redness and acne scars. Definitely look into it.
I also didn't initially buy it outright as a serum, but the ingredient was in one of my sunscreens, and I noticed the sunscreen was lightening my complexion/getting rid of redness/scars. Then I tried it as a serum with higher concentration and it's been great.
No. 372831
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>>348723so far this has worked for me. Aside from the occasional shedding, I have yet to receive whiteheads or blackheads as often as I did before. Hormonal acne is still a thing but the pimples subside after a few days. Only downside is the slow action for hyperpigmentation. Fortunately I got a new cream for that, 20% clarifying Azealic acid. Hopefully this works for me
No. 373147
>>372863Are you very light toned? I kinda thought this was normal for people with fair skin honestly, I knew someone who was super pale and had webs of veins in all sorts of places
I hear exercising also makes veins look larger
No. 373312
>>373140I thought that exercise helped to prevent them tbh.
>>373147I am pasty, that explains it. What a bummer!
thanks nonnas
No. 373904
File: 1705431505557.png (184.43 KB, 1065x647, lotions.png)
could i get a recommendation for any inexpensive, hydrating, non-sticky body lotion that is easy to get in the US? ideally with no frills but i don't mind fragrance if the lotion doesn't irritate my eczema. i'm finishing up lotion i got from the dollar tree so i'm really open to anything that meets the criteria. i looked at pages of lotions on walmart but pretty much all of the ones i remember liking in the past have recent 1 star reviews saying they ruined the formula. i don't want to purchase a lotion that has been ruined by corporate greed. seems like walmart has fucked all of their generics recently which is a shame.
No. 373916
File: 1705434109424.jpg (49.76 KB, 480x480, Very-dry-hands-in-winter_480x4…)
Would Vaseline help my cracked dry as fuck skin on my hands? I always get cuts during the dry winter months.
No. 374309
File: 1705603999587.jpg (128.34 KB, 735x800, 5222095-03b3ada6ae0e31d6fed1ae…)
So I'm on tretinoin and I usually shave my mustache with an eyebrow shaver. Last night I think I went to hard and ended up harming my face. It feels red and painful to touch. I didn't even get all the hair I wanted to remove. What should i do aside from more moisturizing?
No. 375339
File: 1706047663986.jpg (89.6 KB, 640x791, catmask.JPG)
What treatments have anons had before? I’ve cleared up most of my acne with tret but still get occasional breakouts and closed comedones. I have lots of acne scarring and hyper pigmentation. I want to get maybe a peel or Hydra facial. I’ve read some horror stories about some treatments and it worries me though
No. 375716
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I've been using this 0,1% retinal for almost 3 years now and I still get acne around my period.
Should I just stop using it? I don't think it's doing anything for me.
Has anyone ever gotten any results with retinol/al? I don't have access to tretinoin ir adapalene.
No. 375750
File: 1706289413541.jpg (44.75 KB, 632x768, IMG_6091_7bf42b5b-7359-4400-87…)
Has anyone used these? Any opinions? I was given a box of them from my mum who was mailed them by accident
No. 375797
File: 1706305336440.jpeg (60.73 KB, 750x833, IMG_9169.jpeg)
>>375775The Ordinary niacinimide did a number on me too so I switched to picrel for my cleanser instead and I find that suits me well.
No. 376045
File: 1706405837664.jpeg (990.24 KB, 1170x1297, IMG_0622.jpeg)
I look like I have buccal fat removal because of my gaunt face and I hate it. How the fuck do I gain facial fat? Do I have to get fillers? My face only looks normal when I have a body like Shayna’s current weight (no I am not kidding). I’m terrified of aging because I think it’s only going to get worse.
I see a lot of discussion about Sephora kids and I’m worried that my skincare hobby in my teens has fucked up my face. I’m in my mid 20s now and started using tretinoin in college (and a prescribed spot treatment) when I went to see a dermatologist about my acne. Is the tretinoin contributing to facial fat loss? Sometimes I use differin when I run out of tretinoin as well.
No. 376551
File: 1706669035698.jpg (61.28 KB, 1024x1024, Neutrogena-Age-Shield-Face-Lot…)
Got this today since it was half off. I'm kind of worried it's too much spf and googled about it to find that they can do the opposite of protecting against UV? I don't use anything else so it'll be the only thing I use, so should I be using something else with it? I'm not worried about the wrinkles part of sunscreen just want it to at least do the bare minimum.
No. 376724
File: 1706769376561.jpg (55.95 KB, 788x836, Ziip Halo.jpg)
So I recently bought and have been using the Ziip Halo microcurrent device, and I've been pleased by the results I've had over the past few weeks. However after doing some more in depth research I'm starting to feel I may have may have made a mistake buying it.
There is some telling evidence that microcurrent treatments kill facial fat. Now naturally and unfortunately I already have little facial fat, so I'm not sure how much I could potentially ruin my face. I don't have any wrinkles and mainly bought it as a preventitive measure to add to my skincare routine.
Do any other anons have any experiences using this device or having microcurrent facials? Are my concerns valid?
It doesn't help that the model of the device is new and hasn't been out for even a year for people to come out with any bad experiences.
No. 376767
>>376617Thank you! That was primarily what I was worried about. I've been putting it on twice a day and using micellar water at night. It's not really sunny at all but it makes me feel like I'm looking after myself kek. I'm definitely buying a more sunscreen oriented moisturizer I've seen on these threads after I finish the 88 ml.
>>376755I'm stubborn and I don't like shaving my leg hair but I have gotten looks too. I recommend Sally Hansen airbrush legs (it's water resistant) she also has a bleach you can use or there's jolen creme bleach that's more tame. I'd be careful if it's your first time because it can end up being pretty irritating for short hair and that isn't much fun in the water.
No. 378580
File: 1707650224851.jpg (377.67 KB, 1534x738, 2024-02-11 13_19_17.794 0200.j…)
Could this possibly be fungal acne? It's not going away with ahas and bhas, feels like it sometimes gets worse when I use those. Saving money so not going to a dermatologist just yet
No. 378619
>>378580doesn't look like fungal acne
aha and bha can dry your skin even mre and cause a reaction, stop using it if it makes it worse
No. 378622
>>378580Doesn’t look like fungal acne, it just looks irritated. Like the other said AHA and BHA are irritating you shouldn’t use them on inflamed, broken or irritated skin or they will aggravate it. Try putting a hydrocolloid sticker on any open/raw blemishes and then using an anti-acne retinoid like adapalene followed by a strong moisturizer with shea butter. Cleanse with micellar water and cotton pads morning and night to remove shedding dead skin cells caused by the adapalene. Use a mineral sunblock in the daytime to prevent sun damage from retinoid making your skin sensitive.
Just my amateur routine that worked for me. Always treat your skin gently and don’t do too much, even with adapalene start slowly and take breaks if it makes your skin mad. An angry red inflamed face is not better than a mildly pimply face and it will lead to more aggressive signs of aging if you are always stressing your skin with peels etc. and damaging it.
No. 379812
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Does anyone know what causes the hair to grow in coils underneath the skin? And how to get rid of it? I used to only have them on my legs and didn't mind much because I don't shave my legs or wear anything showing my legs. But recently they've started appearing on my arms and I absolutely hate it. It's so sudden too. I don't get it. I feel horrible
No. 380173
>>379819>>379897>>379986Thanks for the advice guys. I'm pretty lazy and forget to moisturize most of the time, so it makes sense now.
I'll overdose on the vit c too lol
No. 380193
File: 1708226815881.jpeg (381.5 KB, 728x563, D323F4AB-D7E7-4195-A342-B53119…)
rate my shit nonnalitachiquitas. i have blue power
No. 380880
File: 1708544122304.jpeg (98.98 KB, 941x691, EFF2C012-C0B5-4813-896A-AEAA2C…)
What spa treatments are known for radically reducing hyperpigmentation? I feel like my current treat and azelaic acid is too slow
No. 380881
>>380193Looks pretty normal, affordable too
What’s the blue cream in the left?
No. 380908
>>380897Eating a lot of cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables. DIM supplements. The usual water/sleep/avoid alcohol and sugar. Mine is hormonal though.
Non organic: adapalene.
No. 381360
>>381352the sulfur is the key ingredient imo. i used salicylic acid on its own prior because of how widely its touted already, and it really did nothing to help
actually i used both also for my seb dermatitis on my scalp and it helped to relieve the symptoms
No. 381396
>>381348asking because you seem to know a lot: is just applying only a sulfur ointment with polyethylene glycol to
problematic skin for a few days/weeks fine? my skin freaks out at everything and I've failed to find a good facial lotion.
No. 381492
>>381396honestly i don't apply ointment i just use a soap bar with sulfur in it, wash my face once a day in the morning.
i dont recommend prolonged exposure to sulfur because it does really dry out your skin, so once the acne recedes, limit the use of the sulfur soap to once or twice a week/as needed.
but ointment will definitely work for spot treatment, if you feel a zit coming up, it dries out the spot right away. but for me i just use the soap bar, does the same thing.
i like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Revitale-Advanced-Salicylic-Sulphur-Treatment/dp/B07L37F1RT No. 382167
File: 1709166401614.jpeg (50.96 KB, 480x360, IMG_9323.jpeg)
This is a Vent Thread crossover: rosacea is - and I am not being hyperbolic - ruining my quality of life. As of relatively recently I have the kind that looks like acne and it’s so fucking itchy right now. I simply do not want to be perceived until it clears up but it’s been like 3 months so far and I’m losing hope at this point.
No. 382463
>>381348Sounds hype nona, I'm not into bars of soap though, is there any liquid pump soap with these ingredients out there?
>>382378Nah you're going to need to back that up with a source. Everybody reputable says SPF is the last step of your skincare routine. This includes chemical SPF (which is often the main one they talk about). If you go on to do a makeup look on top of that, of course it's not your last step anymore. But we're talking about skincare (moisturizer)
No. 382881
>>382463I looked into it, it seems like there's a family owned brand called dermaharmony based in Maine that has a liquid soap version with sulfur/salicylic acid
https://www.dermaharmony.com/products/sulfur-salicylic-acid-liquid-castile-soapgive it a try for sure!
No. 383078
File: 1709581801955.jpg (160.02 KB, 1000x1000, lush-herbalism-face-and-body-c…)
I hate the smell and texture of this so much but it is one of the ONLY things that helps my skin when I get blind spots and period spots, it is amazing
No. 383148
File: 1709597990466.jpeg (168.95 KB, 750x730, IMG_9352.jpeg)
Anyone fuck with LED face masks? I’m looking for honest reviews that aren’t sponcon: specifically red light for reducing inflammation but I’ll take whatever you can offer me. Mildly intrigued by Koanna which seems to be the most powerful/versatile that isn’t thousands of dollars…
No. 383174
>>383148I haven't but I found this,
https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ijmm.2014.2030 . I am not a supporter for anti aging skin products but it can also, as you said, assist with reducing inflammation. You need specific wavelengths of red which is 600-700nm and it's super pricey. You're better off spending that money on maybe a better diet or products with centella asiatica, colloidal oatmeal, allantoin, or aloe vera to assist inflammation.
No. 384563
>>384541Maybe this isn't the advice you want to hear but instead of looking for one product that gives a very "deep clean," maybe try to promise yourself to shower more often. Cleanliness is about a lot of small steps, not one big thing that will work all at once. Buy a nice loofah for the shower and a good smelling shower gel and shampoo, and dedicate yourself to at least be depressed in a warm shower. I know sometimes it can be very difficult, but just keep it in your mind "if I'm going to lie down and be blue I may as well lie down in the shower." Even just being in the warm steamy water may improve your mood. When you're feeling down, use products with scents that you enjoy, it will make showering feel like more of a reward to do. Plus it's engaging to go into a drug store aisle and smell all the different products to see which one you'd like best.
>>384546Try to contact a doctor for a round of antibiotics if possible. It may look gnarly now, but most cases of impetigo will go away without scarring. Don't be embarrassed, these things happen to everyone. You'll look better again in no time.
No. 384665
File: 1710242872951.jpeg (110.73 KB, 500x648, 5B511D6F-068A-427E-A581-3FB405…)
This is a more of a general beauty question, do you guys have lists of what products to use when and how? Like planning the most optimal routine?
No. 386171
File: 1710850739889.jpg (111.09 KB, 500x331, ice-cubes-tea.jpg)
Usually I avoid skincare hacks and homemade remedies, but this one had such nice effects on my skin that I wanted to share and see if anyone ever tried it.
Green tea ice cubes : just boil green tea for a few minutes and let it steep and cool down until you can put the extract in an ice cube tray. I would use loose tea leaves since tea bags often have harmful chemicals in them, and green tea because it's higher in antioxidants (matcha has even more if you can afford it). When needed, take one cube out and either directly rub it on your face or let it melt and use the cold tea on your face as a toner. Using ice cubes directly on the face can be irritating and drying, so I'd at least put a tissue around it and not overdo it. Let is sit/dry for at least 5 minutes, then clean your face and do your usual routine.
The immediate effects are a feeling of a tighter, more supple skin, depuffing, less visible pores. The cold feeling is also nice to wake yourself up in the morning.
What truly impressed me were the long term effects : after using this hack for two weeks, my skin looks so much brighter and less discolored, tighter and smoother. Most of all, I had a hormonal breakout just before that and it helped heal my acne much quicker.
The ice (helping blood circulation) and tea (antioxidants, minerals, antibacterial properties) combo just works well and now that I searched it up I realize that a lot of people have been swearing by that technique for a while, especially for treating acne/acne scars and dull skin.
No. 386584
File: 1711042119480.jpeg (Spoiler Image,57.05 KB, 667x609, 25B31978-5E37-4DC5-AFBB-717CC0…)
At this point I'm really desperate, everything I've done doesn't seem to work. I've tried accutane in the past and 3 months ago went to the derm and he told me to use a 0.05% tretinoin. Even had a skincare routine with salicylic acid, and la roche posay's effaclar duo (+) for the anti marks etc but it's not affecting it at all, at best my skin calms down for a bit and there's no new pimples but these red marks just don't leave. The derm told me to not eat eggs and coffee and I've avoided it since, most of my diet is homemade food with occasionally ordering out, I just don't know what to do.
No. 386737
File: 1711120017834.jpeg (191.24 KB, 593x364, CC4A7B5D-F075-4630-BB40-DC4D1C…)
I got my full legs waxed professionally 10 days ago. For the next few days they were fine just slightly red and irritated as my skin is sensitive. Then these bumps appeared and are itchy as fuck. They are only on the back of my thighs and top part of front thighs weirdly. Wtf is this? I followed post-wax care instructions as told. This is so embarrassing help
No. 386973
>>386971If you have gut/heavy metal issues then maybe but even that's debatable. I doubt it would clear acne more effectively than just getting rid of
triggers and topicals
No. 387203
>>384667>Pour paraffin waxInteresting,
nonnie… can anyone speak more on this?
No. 387258
>>387186I got prescribed this a few months ago and nothing happened. No demodex die-off and no (I guess it makes sense?) improvement of my rosacea. Bummed about it because that shit is expensive.
Let me know if it ended up working for you,
nonnie.
No. 388045
>>388042Beyond skincare products, are you also drinking plenty of water and using a humidifier? I had similar issues where I was drinking plenty, and using expensive hydating products, and I'd still end up flaky. It wasn't until I started running a humidifier on high any time I could be around it that I finally resolved my horribly dry skin.
As for heavy moisturizers for sensitive skin, I use Face Reality's cran-peptide cream, it's the only thing that's worked for me trying to upgrade to a heavier, higher-quality moisturizer from Cera Ve/Cetaphil products. And on nights where I'm excessively dry, I also use Laneige's water sleep mask on top of my moisturizer.
No. 388047
>>388045Samefag, in case you do try the Face Reality cran peptide cream:
This is more of a night lotion, or for days you're not wearing makeup, because it IS heavy and will pill under foundation (I use a Cera Ve oil-free lotion and a moisturizing foundation/sunscreen during the day). It also will seem like it doesn't "rub in", but just spread it evenly over your skin and it'l soak in on its own in a few minutes.
No. 388072
>>388070Adding to this, if nonna has sensitive skin and has a hard time finding a heavy cream that works for her then Aquaphor is a good humectant to use. It's noncomedogenic as well if that's a concern for you.
Just don't do this ("this" being sluggin in general) too often if you struggle with acne as although the products used won't necessarily clog pores on their own, it can trap other unwanted things in and inadverdently cause breakouts that way.
No. 388128
>>388116hey nonna, I have dry skin too and I unironically enjoyed the CeraVe body lotion (the blue one with a pump). I also like the Bioderma Atoderm gel/baume, the baume is quite thick and really good during winter.
Idk what you mean by extra "benefits" but the 2 I mentioned left my skin so silky and really save me during dry winter or when my body skin is acting up
No. 388267
File: 1711815965955.jpeg (452 KB, 1170x828, IMG_6476.jpeg)
Not sure if this is the right thread but I need somewhere to shill the Phillips OneBlade immediately. This has completely changed shaving for me. I am someone who gets razor burn and general irritation/ingrown hairs so easily. Unless I wax or individually pluck I can’t do hair removal anywhere, it doesn’t matter what I try. I truly have tried every shaving “hack” out there, nothing works because I just have extremely sensitive skin.
This thing though? I’ve been shaving dry before I shower with absolutely 0 irritation or ingrown hairs ever. It’s $40, unsure how often the blades need replacing but however much it ends up costing monthly I think it’s worth it.
No. 388277
>>388272Thanks
nonnie! Not worried about the stubble because I mostly just want it for trimming. The replacement blades are really expensive though, how often are you supposed to get new ones??
No. 388993
File: 1712170544021.webp (278.17 KB, 1097x1088, 4_Facial_Patches.jpeg)
I noticed that I tend to frown in my sleep, and I have a discount code for Frownies. Has anyone ever used them? Do they actually work?
I just looked through the ingredients expecting some kind of turbotretinoin since they claim they can CURE wrinkles and not only prevent them, but no, they're literally just stickers. How tf is a sticker supposed to clear out existing lines? Is it a scam?
No. 389978
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>>389363esthetician anon
try mixing sugar with olive oil and use as scrub, when done you can either wipe or lick it off even, to get the flaking off. then put a hyaluronic acid on wet lips followed by an occlusive (vaseline lip balm, aquaphor, or fancy lip mask)
I also have been really loving the olehenricksen peptide lip balm. I try alot of different balms for my job and it has changed the game for me. so rich and hydrating. also helped with the lines in my lips. it has the most amazing texture and the peptides plump your lips over time. I also have very dry, flaky, bleedy painful lips when i don't use it. the strawberry smells and tastes really good,(picrel) the chocolate one smells too plastic like for me but you might like it if you're a chocolate lover. i think the original is a light citrus scent
I also have tried lanolin in the part and while it's a great hydrator when used sparingly; over use makes your lips even more dry in my experience.
No. 390133
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Nonnies, I have a question. I tried a new cleanser and it made my skin breakout. I got 3 new pimples (I think they're called pustules?) on my face. Then I read some comments that it's normal for the skin to breakout so it gets cleaner (I guess? lol)
I have normal/a bit oily skin; I get a pimple here usually on my chin or my cheeks) and there but I never really had a problem with it. Other than that, my skin feels normal; not tight or dry or oily.
So my question is, should I continue to use it? Is it a good sign that my skin broke out? Does this mean it gets cleaner in the long run? I barely used it so I don't want to throw it
picrel is the one I used
No. 390156
>>390133The other
nonnie is correct, but this cleanser has BHA in it so some purging might make sense. Whether it's actually a purge or not depends on what the breakout looks like– is it mostly whiteheads? Is it in areas you usually get breakouts? Both of these symptoms are indicative that your skin is "cleaning out". The turnover on these new pimples should also be quick, they shouldn't be stubborn.
If it's deeper cysts that don't come to a head, and in areas you don't normally breakout, you should stop using this product.
No. 390955
>>389978oh, thank you for the tips and recs! surprised to hear lanolin can be counterintuitive.
>>390121unlikely unless the blood test I had months ago was wrong.
No. 391334
>>390139>>390156Thank you guys for your answers! I wanted to reply sooner but I forgot it every time kek
>is it mostly whiteheads? Is it in areas you usually get breakouts?yes and yes, they came off quiet easily and nothing else happened. I didn't get any new ones and like I said, aside from the ones I got, my skin feels fine.
No. 394497
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>>394496Samefag, sorry I dropped my pic. This is the one I'm using. Also I noticed my skin doesn't "frost" (flake up or peel)
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so I realized the cream I was using to help my pimples heal…. is giving me pimples
i'm such an airhead sometimes
No. 396210
>>396098For the record, i've never used a very strong kojic acid, but i've used products containing the ingredient. My reasoning is because there are too many fake kojic acids online and i couldn't take the risk.
>Peace out dark spot serumHorrible texture, never dries down, barely got any results.
>Topicals faded serumI used a mini and did see some fading to my hyperpigmentation, but it's not my favourite product since i prefer aha/bhas. Some people have had insane results from it though, it's worth trying. It does stink, but i think people online are exaggerating about the smell, you get used to after a while. It has a very good texture, not too oily.
>Tranexamic Topical AcidI've only used this a handful of times, so i can't say anything meaningful about it. It doesn't have an overly offensive smell, seems to have good reviews.
No. 396225
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is there anything like picrel but in a clear gel formula?
No. 396306
>>396210Thank you for sharing your experiences, will have a closer look at the last two products you mentioned.
>>396224I did a little research and read a lot about fake products, that's why I came here. Using kojic acid isn't very common in my country as most people enjoy having a tan. I'm not interested in bleaching, I just want my face to match the rest of my body and get rid of some dark spots, so kojic acid sounds like something I should try. Which kojic acid soap brand did you use?
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>>396306oh my bad i'm sorry i scrolled thru your post and missed the part about the fake products thing kek. so pic related is what i use. loads of fakes online so the best bet is to get it directly from their american website, kojie san (dot) com and type it altogether when you search for it. don't get it off of like ebay or amazon because it's very easy for scammers to sell shit in those channels. this is me assuming you're from burgerland like me. back to the website: it'll list their soaps and creams/lotions as well. i've used the orange soaps before with success, as long as you use sunscreen with it of course. i highly recommend starting out with relatively exfoliated skin prior to this. meaning, at the bare minimum, a lotion for your face and body that contains chemical exfoliants, such as amlactin, to really buff those built up dead skins away. that way, the soap can then really work its magic. you also have to let it sit on your skin while you're in the shower for 1-3 minutes before rinsing so that the actives can do their thing. when i did this it made me so pale and extremely even all over, with no pimples or imperfections, i mean it was like using a stupid phone filter all over me. i wanna use it again before summer properly arrives because i've got tan lines and duskiness i wanna buff away.
No. 396402
>>396372your welcome!
>>396396its possible that you've got a lot of dead skin that needed to be slouched off first before using the kojic acid soap. how i did this was using chemical peels all over (you can buy big bottles of lactic acid for cheap that you can then dilute with distilled water) and using other exfoliating products, such as aha lotions, microfiber towels, and using retin-a like a couple of times per week at night to quicken the skin shedding process. i did this for at least a month or so before using kojie san. like the soap by itself DOES exfoliates, but you get a bigger bang for your buck if you start with a clean state with your skin by pre-exfoliating it, if that makes sense. all good if ultimately you don't want to give it another try, there's other products to try out there anyway so no biggie, but yeah the soap did delivered on its promise for me so i wanted to hype it up kek.
No. 396420
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Do any of y’all have a good under eye cream recommendation, I previously use this one from Glossier before, but I can’t find it on their website anymore.
I have naturally hooded and deep set eyes, so I do have natural eye bags under it, and I would like to reduce the dark circles under them
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Ever since learning some lip balms actually make your lips drier I haven't worn any but like, please, I need recommendations because my lips need it. Help, is eos good? What are some good lip balms and moisturizers?
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>>396938>>396937the problem with dry skin often isn't that the skin doesn't have water (everyone drinks water) but that the water evaporates from the skin, therefore occlusives are moisturizer
especially true for lips since the skin is less thick there ; I use only vaseline and it fixed my lips
Besides beeswax is also an emollient :
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36999457/yes, occlusives are moisturizers, yes, they can fix your dry lips
don't correct people if it's to be wrong
No. 396942
>>396940>everyone drinks waterNot true, many people do not drink enough.
>therefore occlusives are moisturizerIdk if you're ESL or something but no, moisturizing and sealing in moisture are not the same. It's two different things and if you're interested in moisturizing your skin it's important to know the distinction.
>don't correct people if it's to be wrongTake your own advice, I never corrected anyone. Anon asked why OP may not want to use Vaseline and I responded, you are the one trying to correct me and being wrong.
No. 396951
>>396948because the fact you are confusing "humectant" and "moisturizer" is
triggering me like seriously this is retarded and it's the second time you're making this mistake so please stop. thanks!
No. 397081
>>396951Yes it's important to use correct terminology, but this could have been easily avoided if you just clarified the difference between hydration (adding/drawing water in) and moisturization (retaining water/preventing evaporation) instead of acting like some sperg gatekeeper.
>>396725I just use a mix of glycerin+water and put some kind of occlusive on top. It doesn't have a great mouthfeel/texture but you'll be going to sleep anyways.
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>>397081>this could have been easily avoided if you just clarified the difference between hydration (adding/drawing water in) and moisturization (retaining water/preventing evaporation) that's literally what I'm explaining over and over
>the poster correcting you by making a mistake isn't actually wrong, it's you who's a gatekeeper because you didn't explain well enoughfkin kek
No. 398060
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Nonnies… help. I've been struggling with bacne for a hot minute and nothing seems to help. I have tried tea tree oil spray, salicylic acid bar soaps, panoxyl, exfoliating gloves, conditioning/washing hair first, changing detergent, frequently changing bedsheets… it's freakin worse now. I have a feeling it might be hormone-related since it tends to get worse when I'm stressed. Do any of you have any other suggestions? Or is my only option right now to see a derm…
No. 398264
>>398060I've been washing my back with neutrogena salycilic acic cleanser, and using erythromycin daily plus taking zinc supplements and i've noticed improvements in my backne
there treatments will usually require at least seeing a GP
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>>398063ayrt, I bought the ordinary ga and amlactin lotion as soon as you replied. I've been using it daily since and I'm already noticing a reduction. Bless you.
No. 398938
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I always have acne in the exact same little zone on my left cheek. I also have discolored skin and a bit of scarring there because of it. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing it? It's only on that side of my face. Maybe I need to try sleeping on a different type of fabric? And yes I wash my pillow cases frequently.
No. 400329
>>399913I know anons shit on fake nails all the time but
1. wear fake nails (something like olive & June [the nails that come in a pink circular package because they are thick as hell and thick nails work the best to stop picking])
2. while you are slightly handicapped from the fake nails, pay attention to how many times you go to pick
3. when you realize you can't pick very well, tell yourself you will go 15 minutes without picking (you can even set a timer)
4. Focus on something else
5. Once you notice the time is up or the timer goes off, notice how you feel and what your brain is telling you, if you are still feeling the urge to pick
6. Made it through without picking? Or went to pick but only sort of poked and rubbed because of the nails and then stopped? Good, see if you can go another 15 minutes without picking
7. Make sure to reward yourself for impressive milestones, like say every hour you refrain from picking or you go to pick but then realize what you are doing and redirect yourself, you get to eat your favorite snack or something
Also, AVOID areas that
trigger picking sessions, or if you have to go there do something different to stop yourself. Like if the bathroom is a
trigger then use the restroom with your hands in the air, keep your eyes closed until you have to wash hands and exit.
Throw away your picking tools, or put them somewhere you will forget.
A very important part is to catch yourself when you start slipping into the picking state of mind. I can identify my picking state of mind pretty easily and so it's pretty easy to stop (if I lean into a mirror and start maladaptive daydreaming I know I will end up with a sore, bloody face.)
No. 403084
I don't know what you guys will think, but I'm convinced atrophic scarring can go away on its own and the whole "atrophic scarring is PERMANENT" is a psyop from dermatology clinics to get us to spend our money on treatments
So far I've only found one (flawed) study to support this
https://www.jaadinternational.org/article/S2666-3287(23)00079-2/fulltextBut imo, given how BAD I picked at my skin as a teen and the fact the only atrophic scars I see on my skin are from blemishes less than 2 years old, I think my skin probably healed my atrophic scarring
Also, some (very small) atrophic residue I noticed on my skin did go away completely
So I'm kind of hopeful the few small scars I have will go away, I'm convinced skin keeps remodeling itself and superficial atrophy can become unnoticeable
Doctors often tell us shit is permanent but in reality there's little research on the subject to support these claims, I already had a doctor tell me a certain nail defect I had was going to be permanent and it went away with further antifungal treatment
No. 403140
>>403084Samefag
I've been researching and apparently there even are some treatment developing that can remove scars (retinoids)
https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/can-topical-retinoids-decrease-atrophic-scars No. 403170
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I have a problem with redness, picrel is the pattern. I have accepted that my cheeks and clown nose are probably due to my genes (please do not reproduce with pink piggies.) but it's the part around my nostrils that confuses me. The redness on my cheeks and nose are the typical red shade which contrasts with my warm undertone, but the part around my nostrils has a color that is more peachy and blended with my skin color. So I presume they are not the same kind of redness, but then, what the hell is that and how do I get rid of it ? It makes my nasolabial folds look far deeper than they are and the non-red skin above my mouth looks like a white mustache next to it and it just destroys my looks. It's my only real insecurity, and I can't be seen without BB cream and concealer because of it. I actually stopped wearing make-up entirely for 6 or 7 months at some point, but there was no significant improvement in regards to redness. Nothing seems to change no matter what I use so my current routine (has been for the past 2 years or so) is just CeraVe night and day face creams, cleanser, and I started using the retinol serum last week, since I am having my very first fine lines. In truth my skin is the best it's ever been since I simplified my routine to just this, but only the redness isn't changing. I want to try Cicapair, but it's too expensive for me and apparently the sun protection is a scam.
No. 403190
>>403170Cicapair is crap, don't bother. You might have rosacea or beginnings of it (the cool red parts).
>>403173Perioral dermatits is connected with itching and little liquid-filled pustules. If anon doesn't get any of those I think it could be discoloration created by too much dead skin in that area, I got that a lot in my hormonal acne days. Would explain the difference in color.
>>403184Lupus rash clasically spares nasolabial folds I think
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>>403170I second what other nonnas say, high chances it's rosacea but I'd get tested for lupus just in case.
No. 403210
>>403173>>403184>>403190Other relevant information
>No itching, dry patches or pimples>no swelling>not patchy, doesn't look like a rash>When I wake up, my nose and cheeks are just slightly pink, normal looking>nasolabial fold area is permanently the same peachy color though>no sun sensitivity, body tans easily>had frequent eczema as a child, stopped completely in my teens>my teenage acne was not super strongMy gut is not the healthiest and it does/did affect my skin but I have a diet for that. I'm not ruling out early rosacea but the most probable thing is that I just have thin shitty reactive skin, I was mostly hoping that the nasolabial folds part was a different and fixable problem.
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Been thinking of buying the beauty of joseon glow serum, have any nonnas used it? I have combination skin, mostly hormonal and fungal acne and hyperpigmentation around my eyes and lip area, would it help with that? I've heard women online hailing it as some sort of skincare holy grail, so it got me interested in trying it
No. 404585
>>404562It depends on your skin type and your specific problems
nonnie, so I would recommend to read some articles or watch youtube videos to learn what ingredients you want to look for and which ones you should avoid. The most basic products you need are cleanser and moisturizer, also a product to exfoliate your skin once or twice a week - I use mugwort enzyme powder by ISNtree, for example (it's used as a mask as well and it's not too harsh). If you want, you can also get a toner and/or a serum for your specific problem and/or for extra moisture or calming effect if you have dry or sensitive skin. If you want to use sunscreen and if you use makeup (I mean foundation) get a cleansing balm (you have to use a regular cleanser after it). When you'll know what ingredients you need, you can search for products that have them and run the ingredient lists through skincare analyzers like
https://incidecoder.com/decode-inci and/or
https://www.skincarisma.com/ingredient-analyzer which will make it clearer whether or not it's safe to use this product and if it's good for you and won't aggravate the issues you have. Btw, the higher the percentage of an ingredient in a product, the higher it'll be on the list. If it's very low on the list, the amount of it is insignificant.
What I use, just for example: I have a combination skin that's more on a dry side, it's sensitive and has redness, it might be couperosis or mild rosacea, sometimes I'd also get a bit of acne. I usually look for gentle products that won't be too harsh or drying and that contain niacinamide, allantoin, ceramides, centella asiatica, licorice root extract, willow bark extract, and so on - not necessarily everything at once, they're good for repairing your skin barrier, dealing with redness and inflammation, etc. I also sometimes use azelaic acid serum (good for acne and rosacea). I can't afford expensive skincare so the price also matters to me. The specific products I usually use are Heimish Matcha Biome Amino Acne Cleansing Foam and Pyunkang Yul ACNE Cream. Cleansing foams last for a pretty long time because you don't need much and that's why I like them. Btw, you can always find pictures that show what amount of specific product you need. The sunscreen I'm currently using is B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen, it's not expensive at all and I like it.
I recommend to carefully read about a product application and how different ingredients/products go together because some of them make good pairings while others should be used separately (for example one in the morning, another one in the evening, or on different days). Better not use acids after exfoliation because it can irritate your skin. Don't use AHA BHA in the morning before going out in the sun unless you use sunscreen. Better avoid products that contain perfume because it can be irritating to your skin. Don't use harsh physical exfoliants when you have acne. Always use moisturizer after cleanser or exfoliant. If you have oily skin, don't try to overdry it. If your skin is dry, it's not necessary to cleanse it in the morning (unless you use some kind of sleeping mask that has to be washed off), you can just wash it with water and use toner, cream/gel etc.
No. 404614
>>404562I'm not big into skin care so I just do the bare minimum. My skin tends to be dry and isn't as oily anymore now that I'm older, so I just use some Cerave cleanser + cerave moisturiser every day/at night/after showering + Garnier sunscreen if I'm going out. That's the basics I guess?
I also started using The Ordinary's retinol in squalene at night and it's made my skin so soft and has completely killed any acne. That's the only "fancy" thing I do.
No. 404620
>>404564I used it years ago when it wasn't the most known thing and I remember thinking "this should be a more popular item". It's pretty good as a do-everything universal serum when you have a bit of every skin issue or your skin is just "ugly" but you're not sure why. Basically if you don't know what direction to take, this is the solution. I ended up not repurchasing because I already had niacinamide elsewhere and wanted to cut costs but I'm considering buying it again.
It will definitely not hurt you and you might see some improvement since it's the swiss knife of skincare, but if you have strong and specific issues, it might be overall better to use products with a more specific action rather than this general skin-bettering potion.
No. 405580
>>405562Try using vitamin c for the hyperpigmentation
>It was so bad that sometimes I would scratch until it gets all bloody and 'clean'.Do you have OCD?
No. 405643
>>405571I don't think so?
>>405572I'm too embarrassed to ever talk about this to anyone so I'll try to do something about it myself first and if it doesn't work I'll find a doctor far from where I live
>>405580I don't know. It's not the only thing that I've obsessively picked on/scratched until it scarred so from a quick google search maybe I do. Thanks though I'll try that.
No. 405949
>>405936It could be purging yes, but it could also be an allergic or sensitivity reaction to one or more of the products, or because you mixed 2 or more products that you shouldn't mix together. Anything harsh and exfoliating shouldn't be used with another harsh and exfoliating thing. So for example, avoid vitam c or salicylic acid with retinol, as in don't apply them together at the same routine or even on the same day, use hydrating and moisturizing products along with either one instead. I also saw some pharmacist claim it's better to wash your face, pat it dry, moisturize it for around 5 minutes before adding your retinol, washinh the retinol off, then re-moisturizing after 5 minutes. Sounds like too much work imo but it could reduce the harsh effects of retinol. Also make sure to use a low concentration one if you aren't already, to get less side effects overall. Be gentle on your skin and patient. Another factor could be diet or/and hormones. But from what I know, white heads mean an allergy to a product.
No. 406569
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I'm just learning about frownies/smoothies/wrinkles-schminkles and similar products today. I'm obsessed, they look so stupid when people completely plaster their face in them. What's the mechanism that they're supposed to work by? Is it just a sticker to hold your skin still, an exfoliant that takes off dead skin and makes the wrinkle less apparent, or is it an occlusive that helps lock in moisture? Or all of the above? Tere must be a gimmick here. I read about people using medical tape for similar results, that seems like a recipe for irritated skin. I'd be willing to listen to anyone sperg about it.
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>>406852Haha your post was literally the first time I was hearing about them. I haven't bought any because I'm seriously not convinced they're worth it. It just seems like it must be a gimmick (I'm thinking on the level of the way HA makes you look better while it's on you but doesn't actually change your skin or moisturize in any way, or the way vitamin c in eye cream makes your skin brighter but can't combat dark circles…. you know, I just like to know how things work, it doesn't mean they are bad or useless but I need to look underneath the marketing especially since I live in the US and they can basically straight up lie on beauty products here).
Yesterday I tried putting a chilled eye mask (picrel) that I already had on my eleven lines and the before and after was even better than the Frownies before and afters photos in the reviews on amazon so I guess there's really something to wearing a targeted mask to reduce the appearance of lines there, at least temporarily.
No. 406876
>>406859yeah but like the other things you said those patches dont actually remove wrinkles, they just add hydration to the area temporarily and the silicone or hydrogel flattens the wrinkles for a few hours too.
btw dark circles are a sign something is wrong with you internally most of the time, either anemia, sinus problems or some other deifiency. only rarely are dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation, like some italian, spanish and arab people naturally have darker color skin around the eyes
No. 406890
>>406859Yeah so many of these things are temporary, I'm like Cinderella's coach over here, turning into a pumpkin at the end of the night. Dermaflage, the silicone scar filler, does work on 11's, I have used it for that on occasion - but that stuff is expensive, hard to use, and useless without the primer imo (and the primer always seems to be sold out.) But I already own it for a scar, so on rare occasions I use it on my furrow. But it can go wrong, really not sure it's worth the money just for 11's. I think if you have a big birthday bash or a fancy wedding and you have the money, maaaaybe it's worth it …but otherwise meh. I get paranoid about it being conspicuous that I have literal FX silicone on my face. But if you're going out to dinner in a dark restaurant (and everyone's drinking kek) nobody is looking that closely, you just look better rested. Wish there was a magic solution. Honestly, if I could only have one anti aging skincare product it would be rosehip oil. It's as good as or better than any of the pricey night creams I've bought over the years.
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>>406903I just use cheap eclat brand, however I don't think my latest bottle was as nice, so when it runs out I'm going to replace it with a bottle from the place I get my herbal tinctures and essential oils. I trust their quality more and the price is good (Baldwins, for UK nonnies - Sometimes you just never know what you're getting off Amazon though generally I've been happy enough with my éclat purchases.) A few times a week I just use it straight up on my clean face and neck at night. I will add a moisturizer on top only if I feel very dry. You do go to bed very shiny but that never bothered me.
No. 407217
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Does anyone have experience in using micro-current devices? I've been interesting in buy one lately because they seem to be quite effective. If anyone has experience with them, do they work well, or is it just hype? I wanted to ask here because I always trust you other nonas over review sites or blogs.
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>>407217It sounds like snake oil, anon. You'd be better off using adapalene.
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Just thought i'd leave a little review, but if you face is ever feeling incredibly irritated, use pic related or any cream with iron oxide in it. I remember i used to use sudocrem all over my face when i was a teenager to help my acne heal better due to no access to prescriptions, i am so glad i reintegrated this stuff back into my skincare routine. Just slather it all over your face at night. I felt inspired because there was a tiktok dermatologist who kind of shills this stuff and it reminded me to get back into using it again.
No. 408169
>>407217I love my foreo bear microcurrent device and it is noticeable but not dramatic. I'm in my mid-40's though, probably not a good idea to start to early with that stuff. You need to actually have sagging bits to see a lifting benefit. Gua sha is probably a better all-rounder. Not the roller type imo, but the beany shaped flat scraper type.
Update on rosehip oil, I got some Baldwin's own brand and it's a million times nicer than the éclat. No idea what was in the éclat and suffered no ill effects from it, but the Baldwin's is a totally different oil, bright orange, different smell, very soft and smooth skin results. Did great things for my dry elbows even, so not just a face thing.
No. 408494
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I love Nivea. These two products literally cleared my acne. I don’t use anything else
No. 410651
>>410306broke me out, glad I patch tested, one friend got a ton of CCs and the other got a red rash
I'm sick of seeing that shitty sunscreen and beauty of joseon products shilled everywhere
No. 414627
I've had bad skin since I got acne at 13. My skin is normal and the acne is fairly mild, I don't think I've ever had a bad reaction to a product. My acne in high school was all on my forehead and chin, plus the occasional one on my cheeks. Ages 19-21 (current age), and my acne is all on my cheeks/jaw, with none on my forehead. I've found that a routine with a simple cleanser in am/pm, followed by a light moisturizer (am/pm), 10% benzol peroxide (pm), and 2-3 DIM supplements per day kept my skin in check. However, my skin was clearly congested and I was still having really frustrating breakouts. My mom convinced me to try her 0.05% tretinoin cream, and I think it did my skin dirty. I used it off and on from February through April 2024. I switched to 0.025% tretinoin in gel form in late May 2024, and am almost at the 2 month mark of usage. I'm considering going back to my original routine, because while not perfect, it kept my skin 90% clear. To date, the only things that I have noticed making an actual difference in my skin is the benzoyl peroxide and the DIM supplements.
I have a picking problem, so I'm trying to weigh the pros/cons of using the tretinoin if it's making me purge and therefore pick at my skin. I feel like I've been "purging" forever on the tretinoin, since I technically started it in February and it's now been 5 months. Logically, I'm figuring that Feb-April breakouts were likely irritation and don't count, as that tret was way too strong for my skin, so therefore I've only been purging for 6 weeks on the proper dosage. I also only use it once per week, so I'm really considering increasing the frequency. I figure I'll stick with it a bit longer, it's the fact that I pick that makes me worried.
Side rant, but I'm getting sick of acne. I hate how long you have to stick with a product to try it out, I hate not seeing any changes after weeks of using something new. I feel like everyone has super sensitive - dry - oily skin, and when they try a new item, their skin gets noticeably better or worse. My skin just looks the same. I'll introduce something for several weeks, and there'll be literally no difference. Maybe I'm not consistent enough? Maybe I need to pay more attention to the pHs and chemical reactions and application times and the molecular weights of some ingredients? Why should I have to pay attention to all that stuff when other people don't have to do anything and their skin looks fine?
No. 416025
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Any sensitive skin nonnas try this sunscreen? How was it? Looking for a good sunscreen that won't cause my rosacea to scream bloody murder.
>>416018Sorry to be blunt, but there just isn't. Do the best you can by avoiding sun exposure, eating well, etc, but there's not really anything cheap you can do to directly affect/speed up the process.
No. 416368
>>416268start wearing gloves to bed on top of whatever moisturizer you're using (I would suggest a shea butter based cream but that's me).
Unusual suggestion and not to be gross but have you considered washing your hands less? even just for a few days to let them heal. As in, only wash with soap and hot water if you touch bodily fluids or raw meat, and anything else just rinse off quickly with cold water. Use a gentle soap when you wash your hands and don't use super hot water. I understand you may have a job that requires you to wash your hands frequently for safety, but if you don't it's worth a try. Obviously don't make yourself sick.
No. 416479
>>416268This
>>402642 was helpful to me
No. 416695
>>416522>>416479Thanks gonna try it for a week. And see if I get any results.
>>416368I've got a pretty dark farmer's tan on my arms so it may be sunburn. I sometimes have to deal with harsh chemicals for my job. Not just using them but cleaning with them. If
>>416368 doesn't work then I'll go see a dermatologist.
No. 416854
>>416538That's normal. Unless someone is taking high-res photos of your legs no one is ever going to notice that except you.
You could do laser or waxing if it bothers you a lot or you're trying to be a leg model
No. 416986
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Has anybody here had any luck with herbal skincare? Before you tell my to go to a derm, I have, they gave me ~3 slops to put on my face that made me simultaneously dry, oily, and have more acne. When i went back they just tried to sell me more $60 slops to add on to the routine and i got paranoid. I personally don't trust it and would rather go with something herbal that I will experiment with myself. I'm more than happy to go through trial and error to see what works.
I found this study on which plants are most useful.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4740760/ Some of the well known ones it lists are chamomile, calendula, witch hazel, tea tree, eucalyptus, and chaste tree (more for hormonal control). Some that i had never heard of before are old man's beard (that hairy lichen that grows on trees), clove basil & aloe together, and cannabis seed oil.
I'm going to make my own lotions and oils for this, but I was wondering if anybody already has some experience, positive or negative, with any herbal remedies.
No. 417093
>>416986herbal is probably good but whatever you do do not put oil on your face
i'd look into propolis too if i was you though
never tried it but it seems to have pretty good and demonstrated effects on skin with its antibacterial and healing properties
No. 417095
>>416986Herbal skincare can work but don't expect miracles, especially not for severe acne. Just like plant medicine can't cure all medical problems, it can't treat all skin problems.. sometimes you just need anti-acne medication. Consider taking herbals internally too (the importance of diet for good skin is underrated in favour of selling easy topical solutions).
Take a good look at your diet too, sugar and dairy (amongst other things) can
trigger acne and they're in everything unfortunately.. You can even find milk powder in potato chips. If you look into it our Western diet is really fucked up thanks to processed foods and definitely contributes to acne, so don't discount that.
No. 417098
>>417095I second taking meds. I had hormonal acne since my teens and it didn't clear up until I took accutane at 24 despite years of trying everything else.
If you want a natural product for your skin I'd recommend 100% pure argan oil. In the West argan oil is only known for being good for hair, but in my mom's country (Morocco) it's also really common to use it on your face and Moroccan women honestly have great skin, I see way less people there with acne than I do in Europe despite a lot of the brands popular in Europe either not being sold or being too expensive for a lot of people. I don't know if it will help with severe acne but it is good for regulating regular acne and it's high in vitamin E. If you rub it on your brows and lashes it will help strengthen them too.
Tbh natural ingredients in beauty is big in a lot of poorer countries. If you research about beauty secrets from X country I'm sure a lot of stuff like "use orange blossom water as a toner" and "apply aloe vera gruel morning and evening" will come up.
No. 417204
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Any recommendations for treating hormonal acne without going on BC? I have had acne on my back for over a decade at this point to differing levels of severity. I have tried multiple body washes, moisturizers, spot treatments with little to no relief.
The only thing that has helped it was when I was on hormonal BC for about a year, it went away within a month. But BC is awful for my health in every other way and I stopped taking it. Within a few months the acne returned. I currently have five huge pimples on my back and countless scars from recent spots healing, I hate it and am tired of dealing with this for so long. Is there anything else I can do?
No. 417374
>>417204I had acne all over my back, shoulders and even my chest for years. It took accutane for it to go away. For me the side effects were fine, I didn't even have dry lips because I drink a lot of water and reapply lip balm often, but on some people it can be really rough, and having to fork out money to my dermatologist every month to get my blood and urine tests done and prescription refilled was hard (but not feeling disgusted when I see my own shoulders is worth the money for me).
A less intense medication like spironalactane or doxycycline might clear it up. They can still have some shitty side effects but you don't need regular blood tests with them.
No. 418485
>>417374That’s where I am heading I think. I saw a lot of conflicting info online about some derms requiring you to take BC simultaneously while on accutane or spiro. If my derm is one of those I guess I will just suffer.
>>417406Yes I have tried different conditioners and shampoos with little to no improvement. I use to wash my hair separately from my body for three years, never letting it touch my back. No improvement. My diet is a bit restricted due to some other health problems I have, but I’ll reassess and see if I can change anything. Thank you!
No. 419100
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Any rosacea nonnies try picrel? I’ve been really trying to get my rosacea under control. It’s much better than it used to be but I still basically get a flare up just from waking up. My skin will look nice and smooth first thing in the morning but as soon as water touches my face I get a flare up. Of course if I don’t touch my face I get an even worse flare. I think I have the mite type and that’s why trying a million different products hasn’t given me the results I wanted. Literally every single day I flare up even after cutting out tons of triggers. I’ve seen some people say picrel is a miracle for them and I’m hoping it is for me too.
No. 419793
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At 26 I’ve developed a one of the 11 wrinkles on my face and it will not go away. I’ve been using retinol for a while and I’m really scared wtf this means for the rest of my aging.
Is the only fix to this to get botox?
No. 419822
>>419793Try microneedling and guasha it works if done regularly. Drink collagen. Botox works best.
>>419816Not everyone gets this wrinkle, stop shaming people who dont want this.
No. 420213
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Has anyone else gotten an ad for this on Instagram? It’s supposed to suck out the keratin from your pores but I feel like it wouldn’t be that effective
No. 420362
>>419769Samefag for in case any other nonna especially if you break out around your period like me. To help and make cystic acne less painful and heal quicker try these tricks:
>Multivitamins (I know you forget)>Eat cleaner and preferably food with high Vitamin A, C, and E.>WATER >Sensitive cleansers with small amounts of Benzoyl Peroxide>Vitamin E oil I've seen things like tea tree oil or lemon be used but I haven't tried it out, and you can usually find Vitamin E oil at your local store in the supplements section. With what I said my spot is on a speedy recovery, and It's not even painful when I touch it anymore. Also before you go out you can take an Advil so it's less inflamed
No. 420711
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Should I get the deep or speedy KOSE Softymo Cleansing Oil as my only cleanser? I don't wear makeup but I need something for my sunscreen. My skin is textured, sensitive, oily and dehydrated so I'm not sure if one is better than the other for me.
No. 420717
If I want to use salicylic acid cleanser, retinol serum, and hyaluronic acid + moisturizer, in what order do I do it? I use the CeraVe retinol serum, that is pretty weak and recommended for daily use. Usually, I use it in the order I listed them in, but I read somewhere, years ago, that you should wet your face before using hyaluronic acid, and I have also heard that you shouldn't wet retinol. My skincare understanding is quite basic, so I know this might be a retarded question.
No. 420731
>>420717AM
>Cleanser>Wet face>Moisturizer w/ HAPM
>Cleanser>Pat dry>Retinol>Let serum absorb>Moisturizer w/ HA No. 420739
>>419793>I’ve developed a one of the 11 wrinkles on my faceDo you mean it's only on one side of the face, so only near one brow? If so, it might be the way you sleep. If you sleep on the same side too often, wrinkles might appear on that side. Are you drinking enough water? 3L a day is the goal, it helps the skin to look its best.
>Is the only fix to this to get botox?I started getting small amounts of Botox when I turned 25. I've had plastic surgery before, so I had asked my surgeon about Botox at the time and she said the best age to start it was in the mid to late 20s. If you start getting small amounts of Botox now, say 2-3 times a year, any wrinkles you may develop will take more time to do so as well as being less severe. I think Botox has a bad rep behind it because a lot of people over-do it and it's a well-known procedure for old people so ageism seeps through to it's perception in popular culture. For the 11 wrinkles, usually 15-25 units of Botox are used. If your wrinkles aren't deep set, you could probably get away with 10 units. A unit of Botox around me costs about $11, so you'd be looking at $110-$250 twice or thrice a year. For me, keeping my skin looking its best is important to me so I don't mind budgeting some of my annual earnings towards beauty treatments.
No. 420745
>>420711I have a similar skintype to you and have tried both, it's ultimately up to personal preference. I prefer deep but either will work for just washing off some sunscreen. quick comparison (in my opinion)
>speedypopular holy grail for a reason. not as thick as deep, but it washes off with just water. left my skin feeling a bit dry/tight though
>deepmuch thicker formula and it feels super luxurious. you will need to wash your face with another cleanser after using it. makes my skin feel way softer though, and it's really good at getting rid of sebaceous filaments.
No. 420768
>>420745Thanks for this, think I will be going with the deep one.
Do you have any cleansers you'd recommend, seeing as we have a similar skin type?
No. 420805
>>420768tbh I almost always use a basic cleanser like cetaphil or cerave because I know for certain they won't irritate my skin. lots of asian brand ones have actives but I prefer to apply those separately, so if it makes me break out I can just stop using the serum instead of getting a new cleanser.
I like COSRX good morning cleanser but it does have ingredients like tea tree oil that could irritate your skin if you're sensitive to it. COSRX salicylic acid cleanser is the gentlest salicylic acid product I've found so would recommend if you have acne (still pretty strong so I wouldn't use twice a day). honestly anything by COSRX has been a 10/10 in my experience. Also maybe it's just me but I've tried a few "whip" consistency cleansers (soon jung, senka perfect whip, etc) and never liked any of them. they seem to be a lot harsher and drying than gels and creams for some reason
No. 421271
>>421230Oh nonna…their Génifique and Renergie lines are godsends for me…it’s as close to true anti and reverse aging as I think products can get and the price point is high but not celebrity/retarded rich tier.
I have a Russian auntie who got me hooked on it kek the 2.7 oz jars of cream last me months too so it’s actually a good investment to me personally
No. 424942
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For like 5 years I’ve had these persistent zits around my chin on the corner of my mouth, it’s mostly only on one side for some reason but it’s always around the chin area. Started when I was around 18 and just never left, they sometimes leave for a few weeks but always comes back.
Anyone know how I can get rid of them in for good?
No. 424972
>>424942Are they deep zits? I’m not a doctor but I would bet $1000 it’s hormonal, especially if they are deeper like small cysts. Take DIM supplements and stay hydrated.
Toothpaste suds can be an irritant that exacerbates this problem, so be careful to wash your face after you brush and not before.
No. 425068
>>424942It's so funny because I also have recurrent cysts in the same area. What helps me is making sure that I wash my face after every meal, avoiding makeup (besides mineral powder if I had something important), and avoiding overly processed foods. When they flare up (usually twice a year now), I put bentonite clay on the area every morning and leave it on for 20 minutes, and then I get a hydrocolloid bandage and wear that to bed until they're gone. Usually it helps with swelling and it only takes a week for them to go away.
The number one thing that helped me was carbon laser peels. It's this type of face treatment where they lay carbon over your skin and burn it off with a laser. When it burns off, it burns the sebum and impurities out of your face at the same time. I had 10 treatments overall over the course of a year, and now I don't get pimples or acne or cysts at all besides the two. The only other thing I could do is to remove them at a derms office, but honestly now that they become a problem so rarely I don't feel the need to get them cut out.
No. 426860
>>426852I'm in med school so I'm a bit well versed on the subject
Overall in small quantity the side effects are limited to skin side effects such as skin atrophy, acne flare ups and such ; they are great to limit inflammation but used long term, they bring down your immune system and since acne is due to bacteria, you see how it could go wrong…
That's why you need to use them on the smallest area possible, for the smallest amount of days possible ; but it is the go to treatment for inflammatory cysts (though for cysts, the derm will inject them directly)
Long story short theyre very dangerous but very effective, I've been fine using them just as a spot treatment for a few days just so the pimple soothes down
No. 433163
>>432887I went on accutane (or rather my country's equivalent of it) for 9 months, low dose, and it's now been 8 months since I stopped taking it. It cured the acne I got 'just because'. The hormonal kind, I suppose. Nowadays if I do something that would
trigger a breakout 4 years ago, I'll still start breaking out but less severely. Sleeping in makeup, too much dairy, bad hygiene, getting a tan etc will leave me with like 3-4 zits at most. So I'd assume you would still get acne but just in smaller quantities. In my opinion it's worth it if you don't get severe side effects.
No. 433310
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Does anyone here have experience with either of these? Or any other products from this line? Japanese Sake Skin Care "Lotion" (from what I know, jpn lotions are more like toners in how you use them)
No. 433686
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>>433385i put this on my face/body every night and will never stop.
No. 435795
>>435731same thing happened to me. used dermaroller and now i have tons of tiny holes all over my face when i look close (no they arent pores)
retinol also made my wrinkles worse
No. 435808
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New brand called Whipped Semo came out with a line of cleansers. I got it when it was on sale for around 17 usd and it's alright.. I got the mugtree one since my bangs make me oily and nothing has changed
No. 436427
>>317231The skin on my thighs looks gross in comparison to the rest of my body and it's really bothering me, It's kinda mottled pink/grey and veiny (I'm pretty slim but I do have cellulite too) and it really bothers me cuz I love mini skirts but I don't like wearing them with my legs looking nasty
Anyone know how I can make it look smoother?
No. 437710
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Several years ago I got super into skincare but I quit and haven't been doing any (Not even sunscreen or moisturizer) for over a year now. Mixture of laziness/defeatism and just feeling my skin hasn't really needed anything. Now I want to get back into it but I wonder if all the shit I had bought isn't expired. I have an old bottle of this Hada Labo Gokujun moisturizer (About 2-3 years old) and a Kose Clear Pro Cushion Cleansing Oil (About a year old). Would this still be good to use on my face? None of the bottles seem to have expiration dates. I tested the moisturizer and it still seems to work, at least.
No. 437729
>>436876Can you use BP in the AM and another active at night? That's what my derm recommended when I was on tret. Start slow and stop if you have any irritation
>>437710I wouldn't use product that old on my face, personally. If you do decide to risk it, patch test on your forehead or somewhere else that's less obvious for a week or so in case anything goes awry
No. 437778
>>437729Yeah I'll probably patch test. They don't smell bad or feel any different. I've also kept them out of direct sunlight and out of bags, if that makes any difference.
>>437747I don't want to waste product and spend money on new bottles if I can help it, though.
No. 437787
>>437710I doubt it will be
toxic if it's unopened and if a patch test doesn't cause you irritation, but it might just not work as well as it's supposed to. Good choice for a moisturizer though!
No. 438970
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>gets memed into thinking Cerave is great from seeing all the online dermatologists shill this product.
>decides to buy a cleanser and a moisturizer.
>the blemish control cleanser is ok but nothing special. The moisturising cream for dry skin is horrible, dries the skin out and makes it feel dehydrated, also causes tiny pimples.
>Try different methods like applying on wet skin, on dry skin, after different cleansers and the result was always the same its like the most dehydrating dry cream i have ever tried.
>google online to try to see if anyone else also has a bad experience with the cream.
>see many reviews of people having the same reactions to this as me and people saying that the cream is just crap.
I got tricked by the shills again on buying a crappy product. Do i keep using this product or not?
No. 439180
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>>438804>Why can't Western brands create elegant sunscreens like this?I've had better experience with this loreal sunscreen than with any of the popular asian ones. No weird feeling/cast on skin and doesn't pill. Way cheaper also.
No. 439665
>>436427self tanner
>>436876hypochlorous acid sprays would work for you and should be OK to use with acids/retinols
>>438679unfortunately it does sound like it's the water. There are water softening sticks you can integrate into your shower even if you're renting. Otherwise you might want to look into chelating treatments to use on your skin when you take showers.
No. 441092
>>441091*ointment meant for dry skin
derp
No. 441093
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I bought a retinol face cream a year ago and started using it daily, there's still a lot of it left. However, today I noticed that the container mentions that the retinol cream expires in 6 months? Which would obviously mean it has been expired for a while now?
I haven't noticed any change in the cream's consistensy, smell or how it feels on my face.
Do you nonnas here think it would be safe to just usr the rest of the stuff instead of throwing it away?
No. 441385
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i wanted to start using some anti aging products as i'm beginning to notice fine lines etc so i bought picrel. i wanted to ask if anyone else has used it and found it to be effective for wrinkles and/or hyperpigmentation/scarring?
i also want to add that i have dermatillomania and pick my skin so i'm scared to use products like this in case it irritates my damaged skin. if i've gone a day or two without picking, or have only done some minor picking, i will use the serum before moisturizing and try my best to avoid picking for as long as i can afterwards. the instructions says you should use it a few times a week but i find myself only daring to use it every other month or so. are there any other nonnas with dermatillomania who use retinol or similar products like acids or vitamin c creams/serums etc? what is your advice? i've been to therapy for my picking and trich already but it didn't work. during some periods it gets really bad and i'll avoid using any products at all.
>>441093unless you notice a reaction it's probably fine. also
i love leda No. 441433
>>441385I don't have experience with skin picking other than when my skin is really dry or I have a bad breakout, but are you using the product before bed, so you won't have as many opportunities to pick? usually when my face is caked up with moisturizer etc. I don't feel any urge to touch it, but I don't know what would work for you.
retinol can cause skin irritation as a common side effect, but your skin adjusts to it eventually and you can layer on moisturizer to lessen the irritation. I have experience using prescrip retinoids long term (basically the stronger and more effective, but more irritating version of retinol) which has given great results, but requires consistent long term application to see results. I'm talking like a few months to fade hyperpigmentation and acne, upwards of a year to fade scars and perhaps longer for deep wrinkles. I started it before I had any noticeable wrinkles but I do believe its slowing down signs of aging as I look pretty much the same at 30 as I did in my early 20s (look up the studies with much older people using it, they've had good results with sun damage and wrinkles). but sunscreen is absolutely mandatory if you do use it (this goes for retinol too) as it can make your skin sensitive to the sun. I should also note I'm asian and not super pale, so people with lighter skin might find it more irritating than me
if you're curious about the stuff I use can make another post later
No. 441435
>>441429thanks nonna, i hope you can manage to stop your picking
>>441433i only apply it at night and use sunscreen everyday. my picking is mostly stress/mood related so how bad it is depends on what's happening in my life, regardless of what strategies i use to stop it, sadly. i'm basically just cautious to use it on freshly picked skin but idek if that would be worse than putting moisturizer on it which i do anyway kek.
No. 441621
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If my moisturizer has SPF in it do I need to put on a dedicated sunscreen afterwards? Or will the moisturizer be sufficient? I was going to buy the elf moisturizer with spf.
No. 441683
>>438970>>439685any of the french formulations of La Roche Posay, they are my favorite
>>440186I thought I was the only one that noticed. They aren't the same, they're coasting on their reputation. Cerave makes me break out. You are better off with Vanicream.
No. 441978
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I have mild/moderate rolling acne scars and I’m looking into treating them but some of the results look great whereas others like pic related just look like one big smooth scar. What do you nonnas recommend
No. 442054
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What do you guys think of salmon dna treatments? For those unfamiliar, it's a skincare treatment that originated in Japan where salmon sperm is harvested and polynucleotides are taken and either inserted into the skin or used topically for various anti-aging benefits. I'm still looking into it but it's a bit difficult because of how shit modern search engines are. For me, it's bordering on transhuminism and the concept of taking animal DNA and using it on your body makes me uncomfortable. Does it actually interact with your DNA? The whole thing is so new and weird. I know it's been on the market for a short while in some countries but I don't know if there's been any long-term studies observing any other effects on health.
No. 442078
>>442054>salmon sperm is harvestedEw, no thank you. The lengths people go my god. This one's too far. Please do not
inject sperm into your epidermis. If you're going to do this, at least apply a topical. But really, there are many other products out there that can achieve the same results without all that.
>>442057I'm always skeptical of any "results" shown online–video or pic. It's too easy to manipulate the skin to look like this.
No. 443111
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I already have deep forehead wrinkles and im only 25. I had oily skin and acne all my life, so at some point I stopped using moisturizer and only used benzoylperoxid-based products that would dry my skin out. Is it possible to get wrinkles from dry skin? Or is it something else?
I don't smoke, I live somewhere with little sun and I rarely go out. I most likely have a vitamin deficiency. It can't be because of genetics, since none of the younger women in my family have such prominent forehead wrinkles even if their skincare routine only consists of a simple moisturizer.
Is there anything I can do about this? Or do I just have to learn to live with it?
No. 443175
>>443124only during the summer
which i know is a bad habit. I only apply benzoyl during nighttime if that makes a difference
>>443173tbh i dont want to go trough any unnecessary surgieries so i guess i just have to cope
No. 443177
>>443111Yes you can give yourself premature wrinkles with dry skin but if you have DEEP forehead wrinkles it has got to be something else you're doing, whether it be genetics or diet or poor hydration or lack of sleep or etc.
Switch out benzoyl peroxide with adapalene and wait out the purging period, buy a moisturizer because it will dry you out, and wear sunscreen.
No. 443186
>>443175laser is just a procedure that's like 30 minutes long I think. You can also try chemical peels..
or use taping when you're sleeping and massage them with guasha, it should make the wrinkle at least more shallow. you probably have some tension in your forehead if you're getting them so early and it helps if you go over them with the stone and prevent the eyebrows from moving during sleep. get collagen supplements. you can consider getting a small amount of botox (not so much that you can't move your eyebrows at all)
No. 443195
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>>443111>benzoyl peroxide I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news as I just learned this myself recently, but there was a study that came out not that long ago where various benzoyl peroxide based products/brands were tested and they found that most of them contained benzene - a highly carcinogenic chemical. Apparently when exposed to heat long enough, benzoyl peroxide can turn into benzene, and corporations do not regulate the temps their products are exposed to during the shipping process. I kept mine in the bathroom with me every time I showered, and I like hot showers… So yeah, I had to throw that shit out immediately after I found out. Non-saged since this is a PSA.
No. 443210
>>443195you don't have to sage in /g/
nonny.
No. 443568
>>443331I would.
>>443352I was using it as a deodorant alternative too! I switched over to schmidts (the charcoal & magnesium version) and so far it's been serving me well. I haven't done any strenuous exercise while wearing it yet, but for casual use it's been pretty good. Could you tell me how the prebiotic deodorants serve you once you try them?
No. 443852
>>443195fuck
i'm going to stop using it
No. 444059
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does anyone know anything about volufiline? apparently its some weird alternative to botox and filler, and some say that you can use it on your lips to get fuller lips. i don't have thin lips or anything, but i'm curious if i could get them to look at least more plumper. i'm just scared that this might botch me somehow and that i can't fix it until i get surgery or something shitty like that, though, so yay or nay?
No. 444367
Im the anon from
>>443111 and a quick update if anyone cares: turns out my skin was dehydrated. It's possible to both have oily
and dehydrated skin. Vidrel explains it
another anon posted one of her videos in this thread which i havent watch. But based on the videos i have seen from her, she is good at breaking down the science behind skincare while still make it understandable but i digress I switched to a hydro boost cream and stopped using stuff that dries my skin out, and my forehead already looks normal.
I forgot to mention it in my previous post, which might have caused confusion, but the wrinkles weren't permanent. They did however appear by the
slightest brow movement and they were
very visible
No. 444546
>>444165please don't buy skincare from Amazon
>>444367glad it worked out for you anon!
No. 445293
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Nonnies, are there any ways to reduce forehead wrinkles?
I'm in my mid 20s but I've had ever since I can remember. I used to ask my parents why I have lines on my forehead in elementary school.
I went to a derm to help with them (and acne scars) and we settled on prx treatment because I'm prone to keloids and she didn't want to risk it with needle mesotherapy.
Don't want to post pics of myself but they're too longish lines in the upper forehead area
Picrel is somewhat close to what I have but I only have two lines and the bottom one is not nearly as deep.
Really sad I can't get microneedling done because of the risk…
I started using Rohto Melano CC serum recently but not sure if it can help with wrinkles.
No. 446662
>>446658we need some more info. do you smoke? have you've done hard drugs? are you diligently putting on sunscreen every day instead of during summer vacations? how is your diet like? do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of?
if you seriously look pale, gaunt and older than you should be, it could be an underlying medical condition. get your blood work done and have your thyroid checked. if you have bad sleeping hygiene, fix that however way you can, even if it means forfeiting pleasurable activities like late night scrolling or netflixing. do you have a lot of stress in your life? previous trauma of some sort? there's so much to uncover here that you'll eventually find the root of your issue. good luck.
No. 446712
>>446665No, lack of sleep plus being emotional. I didn't realize until way after.
>>446662I don't smoke, drink, do drugs. I rarely go out so don't get sunlight. I look like a corpse sometimes. Healthy diet, no conditions.
My bone structure has always been, I've always been skinny so I feel like there's never been any place to hide. I just don't want to look older, any damage caused by lack of sleep can be fixed, right?
No. 447627
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To all the nonas who have dry, sensitive skin: what are your absolute skin care must haves? I want to build some kind of routine, but so many products out there burns and irritates my skin, so I feel scared to branch out outside of some tried and trusted stuff like my vanicream.
No. 448054
>>447779any cream could irritate your eyes
but generally creams are made to go all over your face and you don't need a specific cream for your eyes
No. 448150
>>447515yeah you don't need to use it daily
>>447627when my skin is really sensitive the only things I use are mineral oil or vaseline
>>448069Are you sanitizing your skin before and after? What about your tools? You might need to apply antibiotic ointment.
No. 448514
Has anyone here ever bought skincare from a brick-and-mortar Miniso? Are they usually in-date/not expired?
>>448069>I treat the operation like a damn sterile surgical procedure … I clean my tweezersMy situation (similar to yours) only improved when I wiped my tweezers down with hydrogen peroxide (you can get a spray form) before and after, are you doing that?
No. 448755
>>446658It's somewhat reversible, especially at your age. I used to have horrible sleep in my early 20s, like 3 days without sleep then 4th day I'd get a couple hours, repeat, for months and months. Looking bad at a picture from then I look fucking ROUGH. I look a lot better at 27 now, the ruddy complexion, dark circles, thinning hair all went away but some od the wrinkles I got under one eye stayed. The sooner you can get it sorted the better. Usually it's a spiral where you can't sleep, so it makes you anxious, which makes you unable to sleep, the trick I found is just breaking the cycle. Use over the counter sleep medication or get a prescription for a benzo like Ativan and only use it to sleep for maybe 3 days max, then you'll be recovered enough to sleep naturally.
No. 449375
>>446310Nona, thank you for introducing me to this channel. I've been watching this woman's content here and there over the past week, and my god she's like everything Kiki wishes she could be lol. One thing I want to point out for discussion is that she claims that "Glycerin" (which is in most skincare products) temporarily plumps up your skincells only to inevitably leave them shriveled and damaged overtime through a process called "osmolarity" or "osmotic concentration". She cites a study on lubricants for this (
https://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i50/Studies-Raise-Questions-Safety-Personal/.html) but are there any science nonas here that can give more insight? It's a pretty radical claim that I've never heard discussed anywhere else, and I don't know anything about how cells function to really research this deeper.
No. 449642
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What’s the quickest way to remove fake tan? Put it on one arm to see the results about 3 days ago but now I have to remove it so I can reapply all over. Tried the baby oil method but that only worked a little bit. Still have some patches. Preferably not self tan remover as it irritates my skin unless there’s one that’s more gentle.
No. 449691
>>449375>>446310Osmolarity is not a process, it's a measurement of how molecules/particles move in a solution. The study isn't even about glycerin at all. It's about nonoxynol-9, which is a form of birth control. glycerin provides moisture to the skin through attracting it from the air. If the air is very low in humidity, or you apply the moisturiser too late after washing your face, then your skin might be very dry after applying it. The same goes for hyaluronic acid, which is essentially an inferior version of glycerin. These kinds of people spread this misinformation because people have reasonable fear of what's in their products thanks to past incidents where agencies meant to prevent harm to us have failed and i'd recommend you actually read scientific papers past the abstract and ask yourself if it has been relayed to you in a way that's honest, in this woman's case, she purposely lied. A lot of times, they do this because they want you to buy products from them and are simply trying trash talk their competition. Also, there are a lot of junk science papers out there were the method to obtain results are straight shit, so be careful when doing your research. Btw, i am not trying to say nobody should use natural skincare or that everyone needs a 10-step skincare routine. I have not watched her video and i am not trying to make myself mad with her bullshit. Lab muffin science beauty on youtube is a much more reliable youtuber to watch if you want a proper breakdown on ingredients and how skincare is formulated because she actually works as a cosmetic chemist, it's more complicated that people make it out to be.