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lel i'm literally turning skelly after cutting dairy and grains out of my diet because of acne

>>10946970
Why are there two moisturizers on here? That's kinda unneeded. Also eye cream goes on /before/ moisturizer, and change the physical exfoliant for a chemical one.

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>>10947060

>>10946970
Poorfag here, how much am I missing out if I just use drug store moisturizer?

>>10947060
fuck off newfag

>>10947053
Why grains?

>>10947078
i heard they cause it, probably broscience, but i noticed when i was eating lots of bread and oats my skin got worse

>>10947135
I just switched from vegetarian to vegan and my skin already clears up.
But it never crossed my mind to stop eating grains. Really sounds like broscience

>>10947171
You might as well only smoke cigs at this point

Fruit has sugar in it that kills teeth and veggies give you cancer as does grains

Superdrug has an offer on Nip+Fab for any UK skincare lads.
Includes the glycolic pads and cleanser.

>>10947540
Model diet
Cigarettes and cocaine

Anyone have experience with dermabrasion/microdermabrasion?

I used to have bad acne and picked them now I have scars on my face that haven't gone away for 3-5 years

Would this procedure help? I've seen mixed reviews so far and it can be costly (300/session) for it.

#6 is just unnecessary, and if you use #3 every day, you're going to have some SERIOUS problems. You're not supposed to exfoliate everyday, it fucks up your skin.
Use that once or twice a month, that's all you need.

Also, why would you use lotion BEFORE using a deep exfoliating scrub in the shower?

Switch those two up.

And make sure to get plenty of water.

>>10947544
Nip+Fab seems like a really great brand.

I recommend lifevantage, they make an amazing skin cream, though their company is a bit pyramid-schemy

>>10947876
It's fucking amazing for acne/scaring, can't say bad about it.

>>10946970
Am I a faggot if I apply foundation to hide my acne when I go for job interviews etc?

What's a good sunscreen that doesn't stain and is "waterproof"?

How often should I exfoliate /fa/?
I've got this shit that I use in the shower 2-3 days a week but I don't know if this is too much or not.
Also Moisturise every day.

how to deal with post acne facial keloids? along jawline? hypertrophic scars.

is shaving everyday bad

>>10949442
I apply some of it every time i will meet anyone who's not a close friend of mine, if i have a really red pimple.

I don't give a fuck about what is considered "gay" and what is not. Foundation makes me look better? Foundation it is then.

>>10947063
Depends on which moisturiser you use. There are good cheap ones like Cetaphil or CeraVe.

>>10949917
Don't use physical exfoliants.

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How many times a week should I use this guys (I used it after using my daily cleanser last night and it got rid of some of my redness)?

>>10951361
>physical exfoliants
Why no physical exfoliants anon?

im 18 and i already have wrinkles starting to develop what do i do? embrace it? anti-aging cream?

is there anything i can do to stop/slow down their development or am i just fucked by my genes

>>10950021
Not if you use a proper shaving cream (not chemical gillete foam mixture)(I like to use Windsor) and apply a nice after balm like nivea for sensitive skin

>>10951400
That is extremely coarse, you will get a ton of microtears in sentive areas such as your face and neck, only use this as a body exfoliant (avoid the genital region) use something softer for your face; I like to use lucky tiger exfoliator.

>>10951405
They damage your skin.

>>10951400
Use a chemical exfoliant on your face. Take a look at this: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/exfoliation_recs (Yeah, Reddit, but that subreddit has some good info).

>>10951415
Sunscreen to prevent further premature aging, always moisturise, use something with Retinol if you want to get serious about anti-aging. Paula's Choice has some stuff with Retinol.

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what should i look for when buying a moisturizer. what ingredients etc.

>>10949988
accutane

also relevant to the rest of the thread desu. best skincare decision i ever made

>>10946970
thoughts on micro-needling/dermarollers for acne scarring? I just ordered one, hopefully it goes well.

I also ordered Mederma for the same reason. Anyone have experiences with it?

>>10951821
accutane doesnt do shit for scarring

>>10949439
Does it hurt?

How does the process go?

>>10947540
Why eat anything at all at this point?

>>10951853
So the ones I've had are medical microderms at a skin clinic, I had steam microdermabrasions. You might not have a steam microderm, but the difference is that they pour steam over you got a bit to soften your skin. After that it's basically like a stronger exfoliation with a device that sucks off a layer of your skin.

It can hurt a bit, especially if you have active acne, but nowhere near the pain of getting a tattoo. If you have active acne, afterwards with my medical ones they extract (squeeze) the acne cysts to get all the shit out of them so they'll heal.

>>10951840
Im getting something called pixel laser or something like that next month for my scaring on cheeks and chest and back.

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I use both these products twice a day in the shower. Cleanser and then exfoliate. Am I overdoing this?

>>10952417
cool? the guy was asking what to do about post-acne scarring and you replied with accutane

>>10952552
Yes. Also, skin care marketed exclusively to men is dumb as shit. Look at that /masculine/ packaging. We all have the same skin.

>>10953267
I followed the skincare sticky routine. Should i be cleansing/exfoliate once every week or what?

>>10951471
that's the exact shaving cream I use jfc (the gillete)

>>10953462
Cleanse once or twice a day and use a chemical exfoliant daily. Never physical exfoliant. See >>10951781

/fa/ I know nothing about skincare, but I feel like my skin is abnormally oily. Should I just stop eating so many hamburgers & greasy foods or is there a skincare component to this?

>>10953837
Not eating greasy food is a skincare component.
Food/diet has one of the largest impacts on your, nothing really trumps hormones/genetics for affecting skin though so it might not be so simple.
Cut out the shit food for a few weeks, note any difference, come back to us if it hasn't improved.
No point jumping on expensive products if your only problem is bad eating habits.

>>10947053
Yeah cutting grains helps, especially bread and the like. Lots of sugar in those. Oats are fine though. I lost a good 15 lbs over 2 months once simply by cutting them out of my diet, and I was skinny.

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What routine do you recommend for me.

>>10953894
ill take advice from my literal doctor who said food has nothing to do with acne/skin

>>10951487

When I was like 14 to 16 I was an idiot and used a very coarse exfoliant soap from a very popular mexican brand (Asexpia. Fuck You TV). So now my face is full of microtears and looks disgusting.
Is there a way to fix this? I'm 23 now.

>>10952226
How long does it take to heal? I know they do it per session but would I be able to go into work the next day?

My face would probably be red

>>10953894
Sounds good.
I was just wondering because I feel like since I've started washing my face properly with soap it's gotten oilier, but I'm not sure if that's just because I've noticed it more often.

>>10954162
hopsin?

what are the basics for someone who has never touched skincare products? I dont have acne, just way too much facial hair.

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>>10947545
David Bowie lived on a diet of milk, bell peppers, cigarettes and cocaine when recording Station to Station. As usual he was /fa/ as fuck. Only downside is that he barely remembers recording that album and descriptions of him at that time indicate that he was suffering from cocaine psychosis.

>>10954324
literal doctors can be literally wrong a lot of the time, but you're free to do whatever you want.

>>10954369
Sunscreen erryday. Apply every morning to all sun-visible skin. Reapply every 2 hours if you're paranoid, every 6 if you don't sweat like fuck. Moisturizer every night, after washing with a basic wash (anything from Neutrogena, CeraVe, etc labeled "gentle wash" or whatever BS). Apply 2 layers an hour apart (once after wash, once immediately before sleep) if you're paranoid.

>>10954369
Also for facial hair, make sure to condition it. Ever shower, put some conditioner on and leave it on for about 1-5 minutes, then rinse. Don't use shampoo on it, it won't contribute to cleanliness at all; it'll just make them drier than pubes.

I have mild acne, used to be worse, but it cleared up due to more frequent washing, and exercise. Not sure if the exercise played into it though.

Anyway, how do I go about finishing off the rest of the acne?

Been on a vegan diet for a month now , really improved my skin and almost got rid of acne , still couple of pimples and redness

>>10951798
Oil free

>>10951823
DONT JUST LEAVE THEM BE

>>10949900
No such thing as waterproof sunscreen

>>10950021
Use a gentle type of shaving cream and apply witch hazel and moisturizer after and you're fine

>>10951415
Sunscreen plus Vitamin C

>>10953894
Dairy is the only one my dermatologist told me that has major effects on acne. Just do a proper regiment anon

>>10954162
AM:
- Cerave Cleanser
- Shave with unscented gentle shaving cream and safety razor
- Toner
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen

PM:
- Cerave Cleanser
- Toner
- (Every 2-3 days) Chemical Exfoliant
- (Optional) 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide for active acne
- Vitamin C Serum
- Moisturizer
- Vaseline

You can maybe add a mask every week before serum but scrap exfoliation and BP for that day.

>>10954646
If its just scars let it be and use sunscreen everday.

>>10954680
Placebo bullshit anon

>>10954757

>10954646
here. What use is the sunscreen, if I don't see any sun?

>>10954757
>DONT JUST LEAVE THEM BE
what

>>10954757
I thought toner and chemical exfoliant were the same thing? And why vaseline after moisturizer?

>>10947061
Ya*

>>10954959
You.
Help me:
>>10954333
My routine now is:
AM
- Cetaphil gentle cleanser
- Witch hazel
- Cerave lotion
- Sunscreen

PM
- cleanser
- stridex maximum
- cerave

I started using stridex because I read they're good for sebaseus filaments. I still have them and they look as gross as always

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Do you think a nacho cheese mask every night would do it?

>>10947540
> veggies give you cancer as does grains

LMAO
Wat kind of retarded hippie nonsense is this

>>10954757
What if you use an electric razor instead? Is that bad

>>10954784
Toner balances pH levels to manageable levels which cleansers fuck up as exfoliants are acidic. Exfoliation removes old skin from your face.

Vaseline is optional and simply "seals your pores" and prevents moisture from going out which is good during sleep.

>>10954765
Those kind of thinga will hurt your skin and cause microtears. If you want to heal acne scars, just leave them be and use sunscreen to let them heal over time.

>>10954762
Sun goes through windows anon. Just put on a few to be safe rather than sorry.

>>10955805
Safety razor tends to give me a closer shave and less shave bumps. If you're getting good results with electric razors then its fine.

>>10954765
He meant to put a comma between Don't and Just.

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Guys is it true if I apply Mineral oil to my nose itll lose my blackheads/sebaceous filaments?
>inb4 leave filaments alone
Fuck that shit my nose looks like a someone used a black sharpie on my nose.

>>10956100
It might, but the more effective option is Salicylic Acid 2%. Take a drop, rub on nose, leave it on there while you floss or some shit, rinse it off, apply again if it still looks nasty and again leave it on for a bit.

>>10955887
What should I do about moles and dark spots that eventually become moles?

>>10956233
If SA is the treatment then Im better off using a moisturizer then right? For the past 2 days ive been leaving a small and i mean small ass dab of moisturizer (has SA) on my nose. Hopefully there'll be results in a week.

>>10955993
>>10954765
>>10954757
>>10955887

Ah, but i've not read anything negative about microneedling. Seems like it promotes healing quicker from what i've seen so far.

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>>10956100
I use this product, lots of great reviews on amazon and so far has been doing great on my skin.

Does chucking lemon juice in your water actually make it look better?

>>10956640
What? If the appearance of your water really matters anon then you shouldnt squirt lemon into your water. Shit is good tho.

How can i make my skin look paler? Without makeup

>>10956739
Throw your make up in the trash and use a toner.
Why would you want to look paler?

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accidentally posted this in techwear thread, lol

>morning
cetaphil bar cleanser
moisturizer + spf

>night
cetaphil bar cleanser
paula's choice bha 2%

i've been seeing drastic improvements on skin quality, and pih has gotten dramatically better. i'm almost there, boys.

question: should i moisturize at night as well? if so, what sequence?

>>10956885
>should i moisturize at night as well? if so, what sequence?
Yeah dude after you wash your face at night. Pat dry with a clean towel and slap that shit on.

>>10956955
moisturize before bha, then?

>>10956955
Otherway around.

>>10954757
vegan isnt placebo retard
im not even a vegan but thats common knowledge

I get a fuckload of Whiteheads all over my face. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them or at least prevent?

My routine :

Am: cetaphil cleanser + stridex + cerave moisturiser

I do the same pm.

>>10954162
DID

>>10956459
Maybe im wrong though. But generally abrasive or sharp physical objects coming in contact with the skin causes microtearing.

>>10956338
I have no experience with moles unfortunately. Maybe some Vitamin C Serum? I'm just talking out of my ass at this point

>>10956739
If you're talking about asian pale then bleach is the only way to go but that fucks your skin up big time.

>>10956990
I'm talking about skin benefits from veganism

>>10947171
Grains were introduced into our diet pretty recently in evolutionary terms

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>>10946970
Drinking more water will improve your skin

>>10954336
Like your face will be red for 1-2 days max

>>10956640
Makes it taste better which might lead you to drink more which can benefit if you've been drinking too little and are dehydrated because dehydration takes its toll on the skin.

But lemon water itself won't make your skin look better.

>>10955590 #
For effective scar treatment, see a dermatologist (and not an aesthetician). You'll be able to pick from various ablative treatments to even out the skin. Laser is good.

As for filaments, know that they are very common and not always as noticeable as people think. Salicylic acid, as well as various AHA's, can help lighten them. Takes a couple of weeks to see the difference.

>>10954680 #
>>10954757 #
>>10956990 #
>>10957236 #
Veganism decreases the intake of dairy products, and generally also the intake of foods with a high GI load. This affects the hormone levels of DHT as well as IGF-1 which have both been shown to contribute to acne issues.

>>10956690
not sure if troll or retarded. Was referring to whether or not it makes your skin better which is what this thread is about

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>>10946970
LE patrick bateman meme

1. Put seasame or other high quality oils on your face for some 30-60 min.

1.1 Eventually brush your face.

2. Put your face in bowl of milk

2.1 Wash of with soap

3. Eat carrots, a lot! Pineapple

5. Do some sports!

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Just something that I thought I would share with you guys that you might have read about on the web but didn't know if it worked.

I don't get bad acne anymore but when I did get it something that I found really helpful was before going to bed getting an ice cube and holding it down over the worse pimples for as long as you can manage. Usually I would do it after I had washed my face, you literally just press it down onto the skin without moving it for 3 or 4 minutes at time. Whenever I had any pimples that felt really red or felt swollen or sensitive I would do that and almost always there would be a significant decrease in their size and redness the next morning. It won't fix your acne on its own but when used after night-time washing with acne products it can really help.

I've started fixing up my diet and products are on the way, but how much will they clear up pre existing marks? I have red spots all fucking round my chin and the side of my face

>>10946970
Don't use an exfoliating scrub. Microbeads are the devil and will scar your face

>>10949917
Moisturize twice a day and exfoliate 2-3 times a week with a chemical

>>10952552
Ya you don't need to exfoliate everyday

/r/ Pastebin

what's the best acne scar treatment for a raised scar, had a cyst surgically removed a few years ago but it left a gross, slight bump in my face

I currently use cetaphil face wash, simple exfoliating wipes ,and nivea moisturiser, are the last two shit?

>>10957453
Oh. And idk I tried it for a week and it fucked me up big time so Im not doing that shit again. Others swear it cures acne and cancer.

>>10957874

see an expert and they can tell you

>>10957766

Once you no longer get acne all the time the red marks left by previous zits usually fade.

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Let me tell you a secret.
I completely dropped that acne shit the day I started swimming.
Just look up swimmers with acne on google : nothing shows up. The massive amount of fatdigging from the exercising and temperature stabilizing combined with the fact that your sweat is instantly cleaned away by chlorine or salt reinforced water means that your body tells your pores to drop that sebum and tighten the fuck up. Your skin grain becomes k-pop singer-tier.
Pic related is probably the most acne Michael Phelps' mirror ever witnessed.
I'm convinced that you could scientifically prove that acne is an evolutionary indicator of a non-swimming individual which is why no human ever thought that pimples were pretty. Acne in a girl's mind means :
>No regular access to water
>dehydrated
>no fish in the next dish
>not ever putting his dick in my babymaker

Skincare newfag here. I don't really have acne but my skin is slightly red around my chin after I shave. I also want to improve overall skin health.

So far I've gotten an oi free skin cleanser and a decent brand of shaving cream. Anything else for a basic day to day routine?

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Currently doing this:

Morning:
1. CeraVe hydrating cleanser
2. Eucerin oatmeal lotion
3. Facial sunscreen

Night
1. CeraVe hydrating cleanser
2. Strydex maximum wipes
3. Eucerin oatmeal lotion

I'm essentially trying to cleanse and hydrate the hell out of my skin. All the areas that are hydrated are starting to heal, but my cheeks are still very red.

Any other way I could improve my complexion? I've heard good things about Aztec Secret. I also need a better way to start exfoliating, currently using shitty neutrogena deep clean shit. I'd love some recommendations.

>>10960305
In what way are your cheeks red?

>>10960326
Post-acne redness

>>10959193
Okay, the swimmer stuff isn't bullshit, but basically everything you said after the "Pic related etc" sentence is complete bullshit /r9k/ tier shitposting
But yeah, swimming is good for you
Nothing new under the sun there

>>10960246
I don't use shaving cream, actually. Just do it in the shower. Keeps your razor and face cleaner; and for acne-prone people, prevents breakouts from the cream.

Is there any actual benefit to using shaving cream? Or is it just BS? Because I don't get any more or less cuts with or without shaving cream, and my face breaks out when I use the cream. What gives?

As for the red around your chin, though, just moisturize that shit, m8.

Fapping would make a face more acne prone, right?

>>10961263
idk if there's any scientific evidence but some have said that after not masturbating for a while then masturbating they get acne

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What should be the routine for a skin that is oily and mild acnes?

For the record, I've used accutane for 3 months it helped a lot, but then I had an heart condition (mvp), so I dropped accutane.

>>10961639
Basic bitch Benzyol Peroxide and Salycilic acid should work (assuming I'm spelling those right).

Put on Salycilic Acid (generic shit is just as good, if not better, than any fancy shit) once every 2-3 days at night. Every night, put on 2 or 5% benzyol peroxide (after the acid), and then moisturize the fuck outta your face. CeraVe or whatever's labeled 'facial lotion.'

Then sunscreen every day. Can't emphasize this enough. Apply in the morning, then once every 2-6 hours (depending on activity level/time in sun).

just a word of warning: be careful with moisturizing at night - it caused me a lot of break outs before i realized what was causing it

>>10961959
Oh really? Huh. Weird, I always thought night moisturization was what helped the most, considering you're supposed to heal up while sleeping. Oh well, listen to this guy, then.

>>10946970
Someone explain what all this shit does and why it works

>>10961263
>>10961274
testosterone levels maybe

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>so many answers to so many questions listed in the sticky

>it doesn't get posted

>>10962774

that gif is really lacking some brain maceration and herniation

>>10962493
It's a meme. Everyone on 4chan worships le Bateman, who went into great detail about a skincare routine which sucks IRL but made for a fun scene in the movie.

Don't do the shit in the OP image.

Also wear sunscreen. Not a meme, it's the single best thing you can do for your skin. Every morning, then once every 6 hours or 2 if you swim/sweat.

>>10962774
are you mcguyver lol?

Bump page 9

>>10946970
Is coconut oil any good for black/white heads or should i go full african soap

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>>10954757
When you say chemical exfoliant would those stridex acne pads count? I've been doing pretty much the exact routine you posted except i've been using the pads every night, is that too much? I also put 99% aloe gel all over before I sleep and after I put toner (witch hazel)/exfoliate/lotion

thanks man

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Dumb question, but what exactly does sunscreen do besides the obvious anti-sunburn? What's the benefit for applying every morning after toner, lotion, etc. even if you live in a cloudy place (PNW)

I read the skincare pasta and it seems to be any sort of sunscreen as long as it is 30+SPF with UVA protection.

>>10961639
read the sticky or something. just basically am: cleanser/toner/moisturizer/sunscreen (constant reapplication) and pm: cleanser/toner/exfoliate (every 2-3 days)/moisturizer. benzoyl can be added at pm on days when you dont exfoliate.

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>>10961959
could be pillow sheets anon. maybe add vaseline for occlusion?

>>10964330
yes. chemical exfoliant is basically anything without those beads and shit. there are two types tho aha and bha and you should read up on what suits your skin the best

>>10964357
sun basically speeds up aging and makes oih darker. see pic related

>>10964405
So should I cut back on the stridex pads to maybe every other day? I haven't really been experiencing dryness doing it everyday, but if it's harming my skin and not helping acne I won't.

>>10964433
i just think that doing it everday is unnecessary and you need your skin to grow (not exactly sure about this part)

>>10951361
Poorfag college student here looking into some basic skincare. Would the cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and the cetaphil moisturizing cream be redundant, or would using both be a good idea? Also, do you know of any good, cheap products for dark circles under the eyes?

anybody know how to get rid of glasses marks on nose?

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I while ago I started to break out with basic pimples and the occasional cystic. I bought Neutrogena ultra gentle daily wash and used lubriderm 3 in 1 face and bodh moisturizer since I already had it.

After using it for a while, I kept getting cystic acne on my forehead and it was killing my confidence. Ive never had this happen to me before. I stopped the cleanser and moisturizer, and a week or two later I now have three cystic pimples on my forehead after the last two went away. I'm getting really pissed off.

I eat really well, especially compared to everyone around me. Never drink pop, only a little bit of milk, lots of fruits and vegtables, I've increased my water intake, I take a fish oil pill and 6000 IU's of vitamin D a day (Since I work night shifts), I only eat whole wheat and I drink lots of green tea. I even cut out coffee (A d that seemed to make it worse). If I have to eat any healthier I'd rather just kill myself.

I have an oily forehead but even using the ultra gentle cleanser make it feel kind of tight (I ways use face moistuirzer after). I tried just using water in the shower and that feel like it gets most of the oil off. No matter how much I read it seems like everyone has a different reason for acne appearing and it's demoralizing. Apparently cystic acne appears from too much male hormones?

I most just want to leave it alone so it clears up on its own, but I have no idea what to do. I'm doing to see a derm but it may be a while until then. Should I get an oily skin cleanser (Not a combination cleanser) for my forehead? I dont get pimples anywhere else. How much tightness should be felt after washing? Will benzoyl peroxide save me? I cant tell if my skin is too dry/dehydrated or too oily

>>10964996

Get on accutane you fucking whiining ugly faggot

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How should I go about getting rid of this sort of acne?

Do derma rollers work?

>>10950060
W2C good foundation? How do I choose the correct tone? How do I use it?

>>10966175
I tried one for like 3 months. Didn't see a big improvement.
It could be bad for your skin, it could give you microtears and stuff. Read up the thread.
How's your skin?

I've tried a lot of harsh stuff and I've recently discovered that less and gentle is much better, my skin routine is simpler now (aha, bha, vit c serum, gentle cleanser, cerave moisturizer, sunscreen) and my skin is looking good.

My skin was like this btw:
>>10966104
What's your routine?
I'd recommend Stridex Max to stop the acne, and vitamin c serum for the red spots.

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What's /fa/'s opinion on Clarisonics?

I have a dry skin except for my nose which is full of blackheads (or sebaceous filaments idk). Especially my forehead is very dry. I have no acne. What would be a good routine for this?

>>10966470
A gentle hydrating facial cleanser for the dry skin, never had blackheads so can't help you there.

I know reddit is generally trash but the "skincare addiction" subreddit is good and theres a sidebar section all about blackheads I believe.

Literally get accutane, shit clears up your skin so well its unbelievable. Keep up with your doctors appointments tho, if you end it to early your acne will come back again but otherwise you will have 100% smooth and perfect skin.

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>don't shampoo and condition beard
>brillo pad on face

>shampoo and condition beard
>pimples where beard ends

I'm going to try just shampooing then using one of those hippie beard oils

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has someone tried this one?

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>>10967118
this.
accutane + moisturiser + gentle face cleaner (no fucking beads) twice a day = 10/10 skin

>>10966418
great physical exfoliant but you can do away with it in most cases imho

Do you really need to moisturize if your face is already naturally oily?

I've been doing the cerave lotion in the morning and by lunch I feel like my face is greasy like didn't even wash it in the morning.

>>10964996
BP will definitely help. Use 2.5% on your forehead, once a week at first, see if that helps. Also more sunscreen.

>>10966470
Get some Salycilic Acid (generic brand will do). Put on nose. Rinse nose. Repeat nightly until no more blackheads.

>>10968073
Yes. Sunscreen more than moisturize, though; just sunscreen every morning, and then every few hours. Also Salicylic Acid might help with keeping the oiliness down.

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>>10964798
plsss respond!!!!!!!!

Which Vitamin C serum do you guys use?

>>10957818
>>10964371

Posting the lost sticky:

Skincare General.

Post everything related to skin care ITT.

Wiki:
Skin care basics: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Skin-care_Basics
Acne treatment: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Acne_Treatment

Skinacea Links:
Retinoids: http://www.skinacea.com/retinoids/retinoids.html
Sunscreen: http://www.skinacea.com/sunscreen/sunscreen.html
Ridding dark eye circles: http://www.skinacea.com/how-to/get-rid-of-dark-circles.html

FAQ:
General Guide: http://hastebin.com/raw/wojuyazibo
Dark circles: http://pastebin.com/t796eKvr
Soap, pH, irritants, and synthetic detergents: http://pastebin.com/51yse1NE
Popping pimples: http://pastebin.com/MufDiSfy
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: http://pastebin.com/GXYPdwMf
Skin tone and diet: http://hastebin.com/raw/ehesotajaf
Causes of acne: http://pastebin.com/tudaKWmN

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BUMP THE THREAD.
ASK FOR HELP AND TRY TO HELP OTHERS

>>10953267

Men's skin is oilier and 20-30% thicker.

>>10955590
You're fucking welcome, btw

>>10946970
How do I get rid of whiteheads? I get a lot on my cheeks and temple for some reason. Also what about red marks left from acne? I feel like they've been on my face for months and should be gone by now. Also how often do I exfoliate? I did it pretty frequently for a time, but I think it actually caused my skin to worsen.

>>10953837
stop eating greasy fat fucker food you dirty pig

How to i make white heads go way without popping them? Just wait?

>>10972156
to pop whiteheads without them leaving a huge red circle on your face put super hot water on the very corner of a towel and then gently just rub it in a circular motion over the whitehead, be extremely gentle and it'll just kind of rub off.

Remember to wash the shit out of your face after

>>10946970
does proactive work?

>>10964691
you're supposed to use both. one cleans, one moisturizes afterwards

>>10968727
like red mark? indents? what do u mean?
get glasses that fit...

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>>10972156
>>10972237
you'd want to poke the whitehead on its side parallel to your skin then pull up. after that, disinfect with a cotton ball and alcohol then apply hydrocolloid bandages overnight. see pic related

for red marks, dont use hot water and place a cold towel on your face first thing in the morning. vitamin c serum and time are the main 2 things that helps

>>10972397
overpriced and ineffective
better stuff for cheaper price

>>10972320
>>10972640
Thanks. So is popping pretty much the only way to get rid of whiteheads?

>>10972822
my girlfriend is a beautician and insists on pushing all of my spots out and gives me a hard time if she notices i forgot/didn't have time to use the skin care products she gave me. at first the spots seemed to get more frequent but actually thinking about it now i don't remember the last time i had a white head. i get blackheads but that is because of a dirty work environment and being to lazy to wash my face when i get home. (the products she makes me use are because i have dry skin none of them are for spots)

>>10954162
the routine where you hurry up and drop more tracks

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I don't know how many of you all use this but I swear by this stuff.

IMO it's much better than a standard salicylic acid cleanser. I just use this once or twice a day and it mostly keeps the oil down.

>>10972847
>wanting Hopsin's corny ass to ever release any music ever

Acne is just the worst. Even when you manager to control it, you still get enlarged pores, scars and wrinkles from the chemicals you use on your face.

Anyone recommend a basic skin lotion to use on a daily?

Btw thoughts on Lush skin products? Are their physical exfoliates any good?

What's a good or okay face wash/cleanser? I'm trying to steer away from all the for men shit cause in other things it never works. What are some big-name brands you like? Where I live I have a limited collection to buy.

>>10973830
What the hell are you doing to your skin?

>>10974104
>Btw thoughts on Lush skin products? Are their physical exfoliates any good?
Don't use physical exfoliators. I used Fresh Farmacy and Tea Tree Water years ago and liked it and I generally like Lush but can't say much on their other skin care.

>>10974189
I use Clinique but idk what your budget is.

what exactly are the benefits of eye balm? Is there a need for it if I already use a cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen and exfoliant?
Also, what can I do about pimples and red dots and stuff on my back? It's nothing bad, but I still get them relatively frequently near my shoulders.

>>10974218
Salicylic acid gave me broken capillaries and laugh lines

>>10962774
>STHLM
Are you *the* stockholm?

In any case, the sticky:

Wiki:
Skin care basics: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Skin-care_Basics
Acne treatment: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Acne_Treatment

Skinacea Links:
Retinoids: http://www.skinacea.com/retinoids/retinoids.html
Sunscreen: http://www.skinacea.com/sunscreen/sunscreen.html
Ridding dark eye circles: http://www.skinacea.com/how-to/get-rid-of-dark-circles.html

FAQ:
General Guide: http://hastebin.com/raw/jakoyizayi
Dark circles: http://pastebin.com/t796eKvr
Soap, pH, irritants, and synthetic detergents: http://pastebin.com/51yse1NE
Popping pimples: http://pastebin.com/MufDiSfy
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: http://pastebin.com/GXYPdwMf
Skin tone and diet: http://hastebin.com/raw/ehesotajaf
Causes of acne: http://pastebin.com/tudaKWmN
Dietary studies: http://hastebin.com/raw/zuqabalomu
Miscellaneous information (masturbation, sleep): http://hastebin.com/raw/ezuzusoziq

>tfw don't even know if my acne is that bad or if my Sheamus tier skin makes it look really bad

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>>10974968
no u

>>10957315
I drink water exclusively and I still have tons of blackheads.

Are there any good products that use bentonite clay inside of them? Not the clay by itself, but clay mixed with a moisturizer? I used to use a product that had bentonite in it and it worked very well, but I cant remember the name.

I'm black and I got dark spots. All the stuff people usually recommend to treat dark spots just bleach my skin. I don't wanna be white, I want my dark spots to match the dark hue of my skin. Pls help a nigga out

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I only use pic related in the morning and before going to bed. I have mild acne.
Recommend me a moisturizer please

>>10978526
cetaphil's moisturizer is the shit, why not give that a shot?

>>10978554
i have it too agreed

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>>10946970
new to skin care. I've heard about the big 3 (cleanser/exfoliater/moisturizer), but when and how often should I use each? And what ingredients should I stray away from?

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>>10978554
>>10978562

which one tho

>>10979139
i havent tried the right one, but the left one is pure oil, its really crap

>>10979188
True, I used to use it too and if you stop using it for a couple of days your skin almost goes into "withdrawal" and gets mad dry.

I use pure jojoba oil now and it's GOAT, cheap and you hardly need any at all. It's slightly more acidic than skin though so i only use it every second day. It makes a really good shave oil too.

>>10978103
you're black dark spots would just look like skin. just tell people its your skin tone and if they doubt it tell them how you were kings

>>10955590
Yeah almost any Salicylic will help with sebaseus filaments because they promote faster cell turnover. Are you drinking enough water?

>>10964357
I recommend non-US sunscreens unless it's a decent bb cream to hide redness. I recommend Biore Sarasara UV 50 SPF, no sunscreen smell and it sells in a two pack on amazon.

>>10966104
Avoid any products with Aloe in them. Aloe will feed the bacteria. Don't touch them. Maybe try Terminator 10 BP at night after your cleansing.

>>10972822
Use an extracting tool.

>>10973128
I hope most people avoid salicylic acid cleansers. It's so pointless. You wash it off before it even has a chance to improve cell turnover

>>10979391
Thanks for the memes/pol/tard

Thoughts on using a wash cloth to wash your face?

I know it's supposed to be bad but I feel like it gets my face cleaner and it feels soft as shit afterwards. I think it's alright as long as you don't scrub the shit out of it.

I just realized that i don't actually have pimples over my face (excluding a few small whiteheads) but that i just have loads of small red marks all over my face.

wtf are these red marks and how do i get rid of them?

i've been washing and moisturising like crazy for months and there hasn't been any change and i now realize that's because i don't actually have lots of acne or active pimples

>>10980322

thats called freckles and depending on the layout can be very /fa/

>>10980326

I feel like it's probably more likely to be post acne hyper pigmentation than freckles lol, I think he'd know if he had freckles

>>10980322
If it is PIH (Post pics pls it helps) then you want to use a mixture of sunscreen, weekly exfoliation and treatment using either retinoids for vitamin c

Which Vitamin C serum do you guys use?

>>10980378
What? Make your own.

Is sugar the only thing to avoid? Or are fats etc bad as well

>>10978103
The only way to get rid of dark spots is to the lighten the skin, senpai. Those products will just make your face a few shades lighter. You're not going to turn white

>>10979606
but srs use some vitamin c serum. most whitening products contain bleach which fucks up your skin

>>10980202
ofc you need it. i'd say a different one everyday and you can make it damp and freeze it to make your face less puffy

>>10980378
paula's choice makes some good ones

>>10980501
milk is the only one that has a substantial effect on skin anon but you can still have decent skin with milk

>>10980589
First I've heard of milk, what causes it?

>>10980589
Thanks anon

>>10980605
idk i think it's to do with all the hormones in milk

>>10980334
does sunscreen really matter if i barely leave the house anyway

I know how much you guys hate reddit but their skincareaddiction sub is super helpful

I never even wear makeup, I invest more money into skincare

if there is one thing I would tell all of you it's to wear sunscreen every single day

>>10980202
use a microfiber cloth, it'll hurt your face less

>>10980722
why

>>10978075
Wash your hands

GOT THIS ON MY NOSE EARS SCALP AND CHIN

WHAT DO

it goes away sometimes but it's here in full force and I have a hot date in a few days.

>>10981140
>shit I forgot the pic

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>>10981186
Shit I did forget the pic

>>10981407
see a doc

if you can't fix it
cover it up using a light foundation

>>10981407
idk, probably salicylic acid?

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Is this worth using? It's super cheap and I've read good reviews online

>>10982432
What's so good about it?

>>10982455
>With consistent use of this product I did notice a change in my skin. It feels much softer, smoother and clearer. I’m up to 10 uses and my bar is seemingly still the exact same size so it will be interesting to see how many uses I get out of this product. For just $3 I find that to be insanely fantastic value and I would definitely recommend this product!
http://lisahasablog.com/2015/09/04/uncle-harrys-instant-clay-mask-bar/