Skincare General

So my skin is both excessively dry and oily at the same time.
My nose and forehead tend to be extremely oily, whereas my cheeks and the area around my nose is dry.
What do I do to stop this?

>>10602285
Combination skin my brother.

I've found it pretty hard to find a product that deals well with both. For my current regime, which is easily my best so far, I use a neutrogena combination oil free moisturiser and make sure to use sunscreen on sunnier days. I was skeptical of neutrogena because I've usually used more expensive or natutal products, but I've found I'm no longer oily by the end of the day and only occasionally a bit dry.

>>10602296
Thanks a lot!

should i use a facial mask BEFORE or AFTER washing with BP

>>10602317
someone else please correct me if I'm wrong, but I would wager money that you should do it afterwards

The last thread hit +310 after 2 weeks. You guys didn't let it die. Superb.

Gonna add some more info from different posts:
How diet may affect acne (mostly about dairy and high GI foods):
http://hastebin.com/raw/zuqabalomu

Also, I compiled all kinds of info here:
http://hastebin.com/raw/ezuzusoziq

The above doc brings up:
- How sleep deprivation affects aesthetics
- How sun affects skin aging
- Does masturbation -> testosterone -> acne?
- If you should get a tan to improve your acne
- Toxic ingredients in skincare products, and why you don't need to give a fuck
- About parabens & if CeraVe is still good

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>>10602129
What can I do about this shit?
Also, what's GOAT for eczema? I've been using coconut oil every day and that's been helping, but it's too cold outside now and I look diseased.

Tips on tanning? I love the way it makes me feel/look but want to minimize the long term effects.

>>10602428
Based tripfag, what skincare products do you use?
Sorry if I missed a recent post where you've already listed it.

How do I make the skin on my face more even? There seem to be tiny pore bumps and shit everywhere.

>>10602435
ask a doctor for advice. a gp/dermatologist/plastic surgeon.

you generally can't simply apply some "cream" or similar to tighten that amount of thick skin. I don't think it's noticeable though. If you would have asked "how do I get rid of the scars on my arm" I wouldn't have noticed the skin by the armpit.

for eczema: go to a pharmacy. find some eczema-specific cream containing glycerin, lactic acid, and/or urea.

>>10602437
wrote about that here
https://warosu.org/fa/thread/S10469573#p10469656

if you want to go with ordinary sun, then you got to choose (to some extent) between looking good now - and looking good for a longer period of time.

>>10602447
based anon,

please note that you can find product recommendations in the general guide. the stuff there is great, and should work for you. if you're looking for more suggestions, search on Amazon and sort by review score.

what I use:
cleanser: DIY pH-balanced synthetic wash
toner: DIY AHA/BHA mixture
moisturizer: DIY glycerin-based lotion, and occasionally liquid paraffin.

In the summertime: Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 (no sunscreen at all in the winters. this only works for people on my latitude though.)

gonna add some retin-a + vitamin c to it as well.

>>10602457
basic wash + mild exfoliation twice daily . stridex should work fine. clay masks is an option, too, 1-2 times a week. don't forget to moisturize at least once daily.

if you can't be fucked to do all that, just use stridex 1-2/day

>>10602553
Thanks based senpai.
Also, are scar creams and oils a meme?

>>10602553
Thanks anon, you're pretty good at this. You should go for a career in it

I have stretch marks on my arms, what should I do? Had em since I was 14. I'm 21 and skinnyfat now

Best BHA that isn't Paulas Choice?

Also, how can you treat actual acne scars (not PIH) besides derma rolling and laser?

>>10602129
Red pill me on hydroquinone
Will I get faced senpai?

>>10603112
Paulas Second Choice

>>10603187

Stop doing this to me

>>10603112
I'm also interested in this. Paula's Choice is just not worth the price in my opinion. I'm going to try Stridex.

What clay mask would you recommend?

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>>10602806
It depends on what's in them. Silicone creams work to an extent (controversial). For most scars you'll need something that's a bit more powerful.

https://warosu.org/fa/thread/S9372965#p9379839

If you have a scar you'd like to get rid of, protect it from sun and see a dermatologist. Plenty of options there.

>>10602834
thanks. I already do!

>>10603112

I've seen more results dermarolling 3 times than I did in 10 fraxel treatments. Way cheaper and less painful too.

>>10602948

dermarolling also helps for stretch marks.

>>10603972

aztec indian clay + bragg's ACV

Will I get crohns and go bald if I go on accutane? I've heard there can be fucked side effects but I've also heard people say they did accutane and never had to worry about acne ever again. I want that so badly.

I don't have horrible acne or anything but it's just enough to be fucking annoying and I swear I've tried all the memes

>>10604080

good luck getting a doctor to prescribe you accutane unless your acne is bad. i've had acne for 20 years now. took 3 rounds of it and my acne still came back.

i'm not bald and i don't have chron's but i had joint/muscle pain so badly when i was taking it.

>>10604086
not worried about finding a doc that will prescribe it (not saying how)

is it that really that rough for the entire 6 months though? and you actually can't drink any alcohol and shit?

>>10604090

no alcohol. they monitor your bloodwork but accutane already fucks with your liver it's not worth the risk. and yeah i couldn't even work on it since i'm a hairdresser and i was in so much pain. it's different for everyone though. but there's a reason why the drug is so heavily regulated.

>>10604126
Jesus christ, sounds terrible. Hurry up miracle cure we already have fucking jetpacks and hover boards

don't forget to bump, you useless shitbags

>

>>10602129
so, I have this small but annoying/ugly "flesh" colored pimple, the skin around my nose feels "oilier" and "dirtier" (blackheads) compared to the rest of my face (i believe i have oily skin).

>>10606672
around your nose?
are the really blackheads or are they sebaceous filaments

>>10602129
Anyone have or know where I can find recipes for making skin care products?

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Anyone have any experience with this? It's on sale and I've been looking for a mask to use. I have some blackheads coming in on my nose and I want to know if this will help rid them.

>>10607102
>sebaceous filaments
no hope? I have acne only on my nose and they look like blackheads

>>10604149
>miracle cure
There is a miracle cure for acne, it's just that most people (like you) are too dumb to find it so the only ones who have access to it are richfags who don't mind being ripped off by plastic surgeons, and smart people (like me).

Do i need to wear sun screen if i live in the uk?

>>10607355
question: do you see the sun?
if so, yes

Where can I buy a decent face mask? What store do I go to?

>>10607462
Nope
UV exposure depends on latitude
No sunscreen needed in the winter

>>10607756
You are still exposed to UV even when you're tilted away and spending most of the time in darkness. LESS UV for sure, but you should still wear sunscreen. Especially if you're out skiing or snow shoeing. Sunscreen is such an easy way to lower your risk for cancer and keep your skin from aging all gnarly.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neutrogena-Naturals-Multi-Vitamin-Nourishing-Moisturizer/dp/B0067H6JGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447532550&sr=8-1&keywords=neutrogena+naturals+moisturizer

Anyone have experience with this? Is it too heavy?

Is it risky buying Benzoyl Peroxide from ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Benzac-2-5-Benzoyl-Peroxide-Water-Based-Clears-Acne-And-Blemishes-/301422758978?var=&hash=item462e324c42:m:mNiEsQxG3atHi0EPrjQdkZQ

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Benzoyl-Peroxide-gel-2-5-20g-Improved-formula-Expiry-04-2017-1st-class-post-/301772854174?hash=item464310539e:g:AFwAAOSwk5FUuE2N

These look fine?

>>10607250
I bet they're sebaceous filaments, google it, read the faq, lots of stuff aboot them

>>10607946

It makes your skin supple but I can be heavy if you have oily skin already.

>>10607946
this made my skin burn and the fragrance was a little strong for me

goddamn it /fa/m I'm giving up on skincare. my skin really isn't bad enough for me to see a dermatologist, but I've spent so much money on products and have followed just about every piece of advice from here and reddit and other places on the web and my skin hasn't changed

it's still fucking greasy, still scarred and I still get new white heads daily. I've even tried changing my diet accordingly and now I'm a fucking skeleton because I basically don't eat anything anymore (cut out dairy, wheat, most meats and sugar) so what the fuck

nothing can change genetics I guess. sorry just needed to vent

>>10608868
Do you even change pillow cases?
Wash arms off before going to bed?
Etc?

>>10608891
>wash arms off before bed
what does this do? lol but yes I shower every night before going to bed

I change pillow cases every other night or put a clean tshirt over my pillow if I'm backed up on laundry

>>10608899
To remove lotion, food and natural oils if you sleep on an arm.

how to bleach skin?
Fuck being brown.

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HOW TO DEAL WITH CHAPPED/DRY LIPS?

>>10608868
>my skin really isn't bad enough for me to see a dermatologist, but I've spent so much money on products and have followed just about every piece of advice from here and reddit and other places on the web and my skin hasn't changed

See a dermatologist. Be prepared to recount everything you've tried. It may be a hormonal issue, it may be something else.

The important thing to note is that if your issues don't go away no matter what and you still get a lot of acne despite being cleanly it may indicate a more serious issue or deficiency.

I'm not saying go because your skin is shit, I'm saying go because you may have bigger problems. Investigate it.

>>10608923
is being transracial okay for blacks but not whites?

>>10608927
thick layer of aquaphor or whatever before bed and in the morning. worked great for my lips.

>>10608927
chapstick...

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How often should I use this? It's apparently a fairly strong AHA.

>>10608962
Wouldn't know.
My family is from southern spain, I just want to be pale

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>>10609154

>>10608868
See a dermatologist.
Seems like you could benefit from topical retinoids and/or Accutane.
Skincare routines are not to be looked at as medication.

>>10607804
It depends a bit on your latitude, how cautious you are, and how much you're outside and exposed to snow.

>In the winter half-year indoor workers received a negligible UV dose from solar exposure in Denmark and needed no UV precautions. No UV precautions are needed from November to February during holidays to latitudes above 45 degrees N, while precautions are needed the whole year around at lower latitudes.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16403106

>>10607804
>>10609189
>>10607756
Sunscreen reflects uv waves making it actually easier to get sunburned. Don't fuck around in snow.

5 pills of vitamin e per day does wonders, stop wasting money stupid people

I'm a guy and I have really rosy cheeks. Is that a problem? what should I do?

>>10609192
>Sunscreen reflects uv waves making it actually easier to get sunburned

did you mean to write "snow" instead of sunscreen?
I hope you did

>>10609195
that should bring you above tolerable upper intake

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypervitaminosis_E

I hope you have fun

>>10609341
check yourself for rosacea and get treatment

>>10609484
yes i did

I'm living in Australia and it's hot as fuck here. For some reason my hair gets greasy and it fucks up my skin. What can i do to stop this?

I have acne scars and am looking at micro-dermabrasion as a treatment for fixing that. Would you guys suggest I do this treatment?

I've seen mixed reviews online and am looking for some more personal opinions because each treatment is quite costly (250$ CAD~ per treatment).

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Does anyone have experience with a dermaroller? Just got mine today and am using with vitamin c serum.

>>10610939
Looks painful

>>10610942
yeah, fucking ow

>>10610960
I don't think you're supposed to be pressing it hard on your skin though.

Any other mulattos here have dark marks on your ass cheeks and elbows/knees? I've been sitting on a pillow and exfoliating 3 times a week for a year and they're still there.

What does a person like me who has salysic acid uses for combination skin, specially the oily part around the nose.

>>10611018
i meant salysic acid allergy.

How do I get rid milia? I have some right on my lower eyelid and I'm scared to force it. Should I go to a dermatologist? Also what can cause them? Google says damaged skin but I've never had blisters/burns/cream on my eyelids.

>>10611023
>salysic acid
goddamnit i meant salicylic acid

>>10611119
You could try something with 10% benzoyl peroxide, that works to stop some bacteria and oils too

Decent exfoliator that I can cop in UK shops? Like Boots and Superdrug and all the standard shit.

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>>10610939
Vitamin C is one of the best things I have ever used on my face. I used it after dermarolling but I got lazy and stopped using it after the vit c was empty. Too expensive imo.

I used to have super oily skin. I bought Cetaphil Gentle skin cleanser + sponge (pic related) and the texture of my skin changed in just a week. It also gets less oily.
for moisturize I use cerave lotion, sunscreen is shiseido 50++++ or something.
and then the lava mask from kyoku 2 days a week.
I also bought a pore reducing serum and an oil control lotion from kyoku, and for when im out I use blotting paper.
I'm also thinking of getting this >>10609053
but idk I might be using too much shit on my face.

My skin is clear and less oily now. I'm 23 and have a job so I have to shave every day. I get ingrown hairs and it makes my skin looks really disgusting. I pluck some of the hairs because I cant really get closer with a razor. My skin looks like it has a lot of black dots all over. I don't know what to do, help!

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Alright. Every once and a while I get some acne on my chest and sometimes in the area just below my sternum and I treat it like normal and it heals pretty quickly.
However they almost always leave a red mark of dry skin that stays for like 4times the length of time the actual pimple was there.

Do you guys have any input? I've been just putting cerave lotion and sometimes aloe vera gel on it, but I'm worried I'm just over-medicating the area and I'm thinking if just letting it fade completely naturally, though that seems like it will take forever. They are more scab-like than pimple at this point.

It was hard to take a visible picture of myself or find something really similar, but what this person has on their cheek is sorta close. The marks aren't raised at all, just reddish.

thanks guys

>>10611499
The sponge made my face raw. I didn't ease into it though and I also used AHA at the same time.

>>10611499
konjac = Soba noodles

bamboo charcoal is the shit i filter my fish tank with ( it's just burnt fragile pieces of charcoal) i buy from daiso

none of that is shit you want to be scraping across your face

Have oily skin and acne, current routine isn't doing a lot:

Cerave foaming cleanser
Paula's choice 2% BHA Gel
Sebamed Clear face moisturizer (oil free gel i think)

Recently i've been going easy in the morning and just showering and moisturising, hasn't made a lot of difference yet but I'm still carrying on to see what happens.

Any help on how to improve? my skin is quite sensitive btw

Also if anyone can point me in the right direction to something to really settle down my face after shaving. that'd be great

I have been suffering from the red acne scars on my face since when I was a high school kid.My skin is much better now due to routine that I follow.But this red marks.. damn.Can you guys help me out with that ?

Thanks desu

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I changed my diet a lot about 2 months ago to be healthier, basically eating much more Vegetables and fruit, and cutting out meat a little bit.
Ever since then my skin seems to be looking worse, especially my pores which look larger and more noticable...
Should I just look into my diet and see a doctor for bloods to check if I've done something wrong or start washing my face with something designed with pores in mind?

>>10613450
nothing wrong with your skin mate, unless you're always this red. I assume it's just lighting in the photo.

are you aware of that people generally stand a couple of feet away from you when they're talking to you? your pores are fine.

It looks like I have rosacea after I shave. I've literally spent hundreds of dollars on shaving products to try to correct it. C-Can I use this as an excuse to finally use makeup?

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>>10614178
Wish me luck, /fa/.

>>10614178
>>10615064
go to a derm

What do I do if I have darkish pores everywhere on my thigh? It seems like every place where a hair grows there is a dot there.

>

Any recommendations for icepick scars? They resulted from cystic acne about 6 months ago which I'm on prescription for.

What are y'all's favourite products you have/use/whatever?

Can be anything, I'm just curious.

I really like cerave's foaming cleanser, I used to just use the moisturizing one because i was like "gotta be all moisture all the time" but I tried out the foaming cleanser and it's so nice on my skin

i just gently scrubbed my face with a wet towel and rinsed with water. how fucked am i

>>10616155
Fucking mental. You need a therapist, dude.

http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/anti-aging/_/hyaluronic-acid-benefits-for-skin

interesting read, bump

>>10610983
uh... no I don't, what do you mean dark marks?

>>10608923
Cleanser, water and carrots.

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>>10610983
>>10616922
ALL HAIL THE DARK LORD

>>10616949
omfg you're so dumb lmao

>>10610983
sorry friend i dont have that shit

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tfw I quit tea and coffee and my skin improves dramitcally

>I have to stop drinking them

>>10617870
how so? i drink too much tea. what changed?

>>10616016
Cetaphil cleanser
Clinique mattifying moustrizer

these two are pretty good products if you have oily skin.Worked well for me.

>>10617870
did you add sugar or milk to the tea/coffee? could affect it

I'm 99% acne free now and just dealing with PIH.

Skin type: combination.
Routine:
Morning -
-Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser
-Stridex Max Strength Pad
-Neutrogena lotion/sunscreen
Night-
-Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser
-Switch between Stridex and Acne.org 2.5% BP
-Cetaphil Lotion.

I use a clay mask weekly as well.
Also, every night I use the 2.5% BP to spot treat while I sleep.

Thanks to slthm for all the help.

Best cheap sunscreen? I have mixed oily/dry skin. Just looking for something to wear every day. The less scent the better.

>>10617870
>that image

hilarious

>>10610942
for you

>>10611499
>My skin looks like it has a lot of black dots all over. I don't know what to do, help!

Makeup. Concealer, foundation, that sort of stuff.

I have a very dry hair. What can I do to make it look magazine-tier? Keep in mind that I'm totally broke. Natural components are better i guess

What chemical peel fades acne scars best Salicylic or Glycolic?

dont have enough down time for a TCA

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>>10615320
bumping for same problem

there are so many questions here that can be answered by googling keywords

try to do that if you don't get any help

Anyone use an alum block after shaving?

I've read that it's good for blemishes/acne, but maybe it's just those reddit shills posting that.

If you use one, you'd put it on, wait, rinse it off, and proceed with the rest of your products, yea?

>>10620483
try nopoo/apple cider vinegar

so I have what I believe to be seborrheic dermatitis all over the scalp and forehead(no health insurance) and a tube of betamethasone/clotrimazole did the trick but that stuff is potent and I used it for like 6 weeks.. I've been lucky that is hasn't fucked up my skin
I stopped using it and that shit is coming back even when I used antifungal shampoo (nizoral, selsun blue)
anyone had this and know what to do? if the cortisone didnt thin the skin I'd still be using it

>>10623596
ok i was meme'ing with the apple vinegar above, but i used to have a lot of dandruff that went away after i started using apple vinegar instead of shampoo. i know that psoriasis differs from seborrheic dermatitus so ymmv but anecdotal evidence is all i can give you at this point

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>>10623616
the betamethasone(very very strong cortisone) w/clortrimazole (antifungal) cream worked wonders but you're not supposed to use it for more than 14 days and I've probably used it for 50, but since I've stopped it's coming back
I am going to use that cream again until this shit goes away then I'll give the vinegar a try
I asked just in case someone has had something similar, looks like this but on the forehead too

i always break out on my chin after eating pussy

>>10623640
o-oh. m-maybe semen

>>10618743
second

>>10602435

Just skin dude. Like asking why do you get that ripple effect on your skin when you turn your neck. Just ones thoughs things that happens.

>>10623475
yes, I alllways use one, it's good for helping closing any real small nicks you got, and it's just a nice finish to a shave since it's an astringent and a sanitizer

I also like the way it feels like I sorta "finished" my shave when i put it on.

I just finish shaving, wipe up any shaving cream that's left over, wet the alum block, rub it over my wet/damp face and leave it on while i straighten up everything, so not very long, then cold water the alum off and apply aftershave

Anyone here ever used lymecycline? On it ATM, been in it for almost 4 weeks almost no effect but doctor said it should take 2 months but feeling 0 faith. This is for moderate acne

I got some cheap ache stuff at kroger and it doesn't seem to be working very well is price a huge deal, will dropping 30-40 bucks make it better?

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Thoughts on these products:

>face mask
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing: http://amzn.com/B0014P8L9W
>face scrub
St Ives Scrub, Fresh Skin Apricot: http://amzn.com/B000UVY8IE
>moisterizer
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15: http://amzn.com/B000052YQ2
>toner
Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil: Link: http://amzn.com/B0000C0XL8
>soap
Kojie San Skin Lightening Soap: http://amzn.com/B005R3IPJI
>body scrub
http://www.loreal-paris.nl/huidverzorging/scrub/exfotonic.aspx
>hair regrowth ;_;
Kirkland Minoxidil 5%: http://amzn.com/B002VLZHLI

What deodorant does /fa/ use? I still use my Nivea Sensitive protect 48h.

>>10625211
recommended stuff from sticky:
stridex pads are like 4 dollars a box at walmart.
cerave cleanser is like 8 dollars on amazon.
neutrogena sun screen is cheaper than the other recommended items.

>>10625266
that st ives stuff has beads in it yea? id avoid it because it creates microtears on the skin and isnt good for the environment
you probably want something stronger than spf 15
i use arm and hammer scentless. aluminum so my undershirts may get yellow but whatever.

>>10625374
obviously i new to this, you get other stuff for body acne and or keratosis pilaris right? Is there some good stuff for those?

Tips for acne on back? My face is pretty clear but for some reason my back and arms are pretty bad

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What do you guys think of Baxter of California skin- & hairproducts?
pic related

is cocao butter a okay moisturizer? The only other thing i have is cetaphil skin restoring moisturizer and would like to avoid going to the store again.

>>10623475
I always use one for bleeding after a shave. It usually takes a few passes to cover the big problem areas.

is there a way to treat acne scarring (the dents in the face that aren't always coloured)?

been using bp for 2 weeks and acne has only gotten worse

should i just give up

My skin got so much clearer once I stopped washing my face as often

can someone give me some solid advice on sun bed safety? i live in a country that has an unhealthily low amount of sunlight. i don't care about getting a tan like the jersey shore guys, i only want to be able to maintain some colour and skin tone evenness during the cold months. i'll probably use a sun bed one every two weeks or something to play it safe. but in terms of actually getting in there, i have no idea what is safe because salons say tanning is great and dermatologists say tanning is hitler. any info here lads?

>>10627108
when you go tell them you want one of the beds that doesn't fry you as much. They have different types, the ones that require you to lay in longer are generally better on your skin.

>>10608868

The fuck would you not eat meat for? You need protein for good skin and hair. Protein. Moderate exercise and sleep. Meditation. Vegetables, vitamins, and hygiene. Think about it clearing, not stress about it. It's not like you're getting any less! Doesn't hurt to try.

>>10627106
^truth

anyone should seriously consider simplifying their regime if they're piling on 4 or 5 different products day and night. all of that is really unnecessary and probably making your skin worse

sup /fa/
what are some good body soaps?

also critique my routine pls:
combination skin
AM:
- cleanser (cetaphil)
- moisturizer (cerave)
- sunscreen (EltaMD)

PM:
- cleanser (cetaphil)
- exfoliant (alternate with Stridex Max Strength Pads and St Ive's Pads)
- 2.5% benzyol peroxide (acne.org)
- moisturizer (cerave)
- lightening cream (murad)

stuck with a few pimples here and there but my major problem are my PIH and some acne scars

not sure about the order at night. also thinking of buying the clay mask but i don't know where to put it

>>10602129
>General Guide: >http://hastebin.com/raw/wojuyazibo
Is there a european version of this? Most of these recommended products aren’t available here.

>>10627378
You use all of that every day?

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>>10627575
amazon.co.uk

(& .de)

>>10627770
yep. does it seem to much?

Does anyone have any experience with Cosrx products?

>>10627287
Shut the fuck up
You know nothing bae

slow thread

Is there anything I can do to tighten to skin under my eyes?

I'm pretty sure it's the thinness and unfirmness(??? can't think of a better word rn) of my under eye skin that makes my bags so bad, and I'm already noticing the skin becoming looser and looser despite still being pretty young

guys what should i do about dark rings under my eyes? (not bags from sleep deprivation, distinct lines/rings that run from the tear duct to my upper cheek)

i've had them pretty much all my life, and i think its just from thin skin near the sides of my nose (showing the blood vessels underneath)

is it possible to hide this? people always ask me if im tired, but i have the GOAT sleep schedule

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Lads, I've been on antibiotics for nearly a month and have been doing a 2min 20% AHA peel every two nights. My skin is nearly scar free, and I haven't had any fresh acne in a couple of weeks.
Apart from that I've been moisturising with Rosehip oil and using a sunblock erryday.

>mfw I spent years throwing away £££ when all I needed to do was see my GP

>>10627378
is cetaphil any good?

>>10630690
>>10630694
answer these please

>>10630694
You checked your iron/ferritin levels bro? I'm anemic and if I don't get my supplements, my eyes sink in and the skin around them turns grey.

>>10630730
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=tighten+skin+under+eyes

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dark+rings+under+eyes

also, read the FAQ

>>10630725
the best

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>>10602129
Doing well right now, my skin is very pale and clear but I seem to be bright red 24/7 when in public? All photos of me that weren't self-taken I have a really red face. It fucking sucks and I thought itwas something that skincare would help, but it hasn't. Do I have rosacea?

What lip balm do you guys like to use?

>>10631272
I love the Hausu soundtrack

Can you use a body scrub for your face?

Tight budget here

Any advice for clearing up the scars left over from picking at scabs (I know disgusting) have some on my legs and gave that I would love to clear up. Also what exactly are those scars classified as so I can educate myself more

I'm 19 and still hormonal as fuck, and despite all my best efforts my acne isn't going away.

Routine

Morning
>Cleanser (Cetaphil)
>Stridex Pads
>Neutrogena Moisturizing Face Lotion w/ 15 SPF

Evening
>Cleanser (Cetaphil)
>Stridex Pads
>2.5% BP
>Eucerin Moisturizer


Any input? The root of all my problems seems to be that my skin produces WAY too much sebum, and any other issues (blackheads, pimples, etc) arise from that. I don't drink milk or eat dairy, and I recently cut coffee out of my diet. I eat pretty healthy, I most certainly get enough nutrients.

I have no insurance, so I can't afford a dermatologist either, so that's out of the question. Any advice will be highly appreciated.

>>10602129
I'm developing facial lines, quitting smoking hasn't gotten rid of them. what do.

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I always have blackheads on my nose.
Even when I was my face and get rid of them, they're always back the soon after.
Is there any good fix for them?

>>10630725
its really good. doesn't dry up my skin like other washes. also hella cheap

>>10630730
Try adding a small amount of moisturizer there every night. I've had them and now they're not noticeable.

>>10631529
Nivea Men SPF 15. It's cheap and works well enough.

>>10631915
No. Skin in the face is generally more sensitive than your body skin.

>>10632001
Try only using the Stridex pads at night or even every other night as they dry your skin out and your body compensates by increasing oil production. You may also want to try those oil absorbing sheets and use it frequently.

Also, change your pillow sheets every day. I recommend using a large, clean t-shirt as replacement.

>>10632550
the alcohol-free stridex pads doesn't dry the skin out

>>10632593
But doesn't exfoliants in general dry your skin out?

>>10632949
No, that would be astringents. Exfoliants serve to help you get rid of excess skin cells.

>>10632495
these aren't blackheads, they're sebaceous filaments, they don't ever permanently go away but you can reduce them a lot, check the faq

personally i use
https://thefaceshop-america.com/en/mild-papaya-peeling

and I love it

So I've had some problematic acne (mild cystic) in the past not really bad but just annoying (had also caused some scaring), and my doctor had proscribed me an antibiotic (Minocyline) and Clindamycin pledgets. After 2 months of that my face had cleared up significantly, I hardly get breakouts anymore. I have picked up a basic routine to do for now on from the guide, the cashier lady thought I was "insane for buying thirty dollars on cosmetics" (cetaphil cleanser, stridex pads, cerave moisturizer and nutragina sunscreen.) I do still have left over plegets my question is should I continue to use these and how should I go about doing that? Should I use them simultaneously with the stridex pads or instead of them for now?

TL;DR
I have Clindamycin Phosphate, do I use that with, instead or not at all with Stridex pads?

started taking acticlate and using epiduo last week. face was extremely sensitive to epiduo and would burn/peel up until yesterday. its much more under control now, but im still waiting to see improvement on the acne.

has anyone done this? how long does it take for it to start working?

>>10602285
I found that I put moisturizer on my dry part and wash my oilier part a little harder with soap.

>>10609154
I think they have a cream for bleaching skin. But I wouldn't recommend it.

>>10609580
What race are you?

>>10629969
Their aha is great and vry cheap.
>>10630716
Thanks for recognizing that, I'll go to my GP on Monday. What antibiotics did you get?

how many times should i moisturize a day? I usually do 3 times (in the morning and evening, and after shower), is that too much?

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How do i fix dark circles/spot under my eyes? It's getting really bad, always look tired and just got called racoon on friday.

>>10602428
Very nice. Thank you for this.

>>10634442
You seem to have issues with your eyes too mate

"Dark circles" is in the faq

Has anyone tried cure aqua gel exfoliator? It's popular but I highly doubt it'll work

>>10635252
http://www.amazon.com/Cure-Natural-Aqua-Gel-250ml/dp/B001ABLKK2

This japanese stuff? It's actually fantastic

I also have the face shop stuff like I linked earlier I think
https://thefaceshop-america.com/en/mild-papaya-peeling

Between the two cure is actually cheaper and even though the papaya smells better and doesn't leave my face as dry, I'm going back to Cure.
Performance-wise they're like the same in my opinion but cure is cheaper soooo

>>10635344
I meant chepaer to get delivered**, because last I checked they didn't have prime for the face shop on amazon,

http://www.amazon.com/Face-Shop-Smart-Peeling-Papaya/dp/B00BKOXBR4
But they have it now, and it is cheaper, so I'm massively re-tat-tet

>

>>10635344
I tried this and it did nothing at all.

>>10636388
hmm?
Both products I list peel off my skin, exacly like you see in the cure aqua pics there on amazon
i mean if you use it every single day it doesn't accumulate as much, but both work great for me

super weird that they didn't do anything for you

Thoughts on astaxanthin?

What product do I need to buy so I can shave my dick and not have awful irritation and itching for a week after?

>>10602129
What am I supposed to do if I have both dry skin and acne? It sort of fits the description of combination skin I guess, but there are no oily spots. It's just dry, acne, and relatively normal. It also does not follow the "T zone" because my forehead is completely dry, while my nose, chin and upper lip area are normal. My cheeks on the other hand are very dry closer to my lips, then are dry with acne and start to get better towards the edges of my face.

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has anyone tried drinking rooibos tea for acne?

apparently it's bretty gud

> Acne appears when your skin creates too much fat

Alright so how do I get my skin to produce less fat? Do I eat less fat?

Not sure if I should ask this here or in the black hair general (since they do more than just hair sometimes), but as a lightskin, how do I neutralize the shininess of cocoa butter when I use it on my face? It looks weird compared to some of my family who are darker that use it since the glow looks more natural on them but just weird on me

>>10638213
Break the black stereotype and stop putting cocoa butter on your face

Does any amount of tanning damage your skin? I get tan from running outside when it's warm out, generally a slow thing and I never get burned. Is even this bad for my skin?

>>10638411
Wear sunscreen by definition tanning is bad

>>10637295
That's not a skincare issue that's a "when you shave it starts itching when it grows back" issue. your face would do the same thing if you wore something over it all the time.
either invest in more permanent hair removal solutions or shave more freequently

>>10637752
dry skin can exacerbate acne or something, moisturize, friend

>>10638213
put... something else on your face instead? there are other moisturizers out there

>>10638138
oh true? I never heard anything about that, got any links ab out it?

I have mild facial acne one week out of the month and I had cystic back acne. The back acne wasn't strange I would get 1 or 2 big zits on my back or shoulders but they would never turn white they were just red and painful. So my doctor gave me antibiotics and they went away. For my face I use this magic tool called a comedone extractor and it pops the zit perfectly it also works for blackheads. Unclogs the poor without damaging the skin. In the shower I use tea tree oil hemp soap. My face scrub is called Alba Botanical Acnedote, it has peppermint and bergamot oil, aloe, salicylic acid, witch hazel(astringent), and it has crushed walnut shells to help exfoliate your skin. Then I wash my hair with Paul Mitchell shampoo and put Paul Mitchell Tea Tree oil leave in conditioner/moisturizer in my hair and a little bit on my face. If I have a zit I pop it with the extractor before bed and put a little Clearasil 10% benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil on it and it's usually gone or significantly less visible by the morning. It's a pretty simple routine and it has kept my moderate oily face neck and back from having zits. I also wash my sheets and pillow case once a week. I have bad habits too I smoke a pack of Marlboro Reds a day and I am addicted to adderall, Xanax, and suboxone.I Take 25mg xr adderall every morning at 8:00 then pop an 8mg suboxone under my tongue fall back asleep wake up at 8:45 alert take a shower and go to class from 9:45 to 1:30 every day.I take 2mgs of xanax at 9:30 and I am asleep by 11:30. On the weekends I do an 8 ball of coke, no adderall, still take xanax, suboxone and drink about 30 budweisers and smoke 2 packs of cigs on friday and saturday. I am on the deans list and I have been off heroin for almost 2 years now. Am I healthy? on paper I am according to the doctor. I am coming off the subs,xanax, and adderall when I graduate. I'll probably drink and put shit up my nose on the weekends until I have a kid though.

>>10638730
>got any links ab out it?

most of it is only anecdotal 2bh

http://www.sarooibos.org.za/press-releases/98-rooibos-hits-the-spot-for-acne-sufferers
http://www.livestrong.com/article/482907-is-rooibos-tea-good-for-acne/
http://www.vegkitchen.com/nutrition/9-proven-health-benefits-of-rooibos-tea/

>>10638829
I didn't have acne until I was about 20. I was also shooting 2 grams of heroin a day for 3 years age 19-22. I stopped smoking weed and drinking coffee 7 months ago and my skin is way better. I am 23 now hopefully stays this way. I have one semester of undergrad left thank god and I already got into law school so it could be a reduced stress level.

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>>10638829
now that's the kind of wall of text you'd expect from stims

fucking glorious

>>10604080
I stopped the shit in time, you definitely lose hair

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>tfw have eczema on my back, nips and hands
>have to constantly remember to use creams, doesn't even work half the time

maybe I should just hop into a bath like Marat

>>10639240
>nips
uh