Skincare General: Exfoliant Edition

So, BHA vs AHA: anyone have thoughts on this?

>>11802346
I found that my diet effected how common they filled/ how big and frequent. Stay away from dairy.

WTF HOW DO I GET RID OF BAD RAZOR BURN HELP

BEFORE ANYONE ASKS:

You get rid of blackheads by cleaning your face daily and using a salicylic acid/BHA exfoliating toner, or one with AHA. Clay masks can also help. You can extract blackheads by using a "comedo extractor".

And no, not all blackheads are actually "sebaceous filaments" - but some are. Those are most common on and around the nose. The content of them are grey/brown and are soft when you squeeze them. You can still have blackheads on the nose, too. The filaments can't be removed permanently but can be lightened and made smaller by using cleansers and exfoliators.

>>11802716
BHA for deeper skin issues.
AHA for surface skin issues.

There's no reason why you can't use both.

>>11802724
This. Diet is incredibly important.

>>11802734
learn to shave mongo

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any advices?

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>>11803009

>>11802366
>>11802481
still need help

the skin above my upper lip is always red and is kinda flaky?
like, my lips themselves aren't even especially dry it's just the skin around them
it might be eczema or something idk
should i exfoliate it? it'd get rid of the dead skin but i'm scared it would just irritate it further/make it more red and sensitive
pls give me product/routine recs to try and fix this. right now i use cerave cream on them anytime i remember to and vaseline before i go to bed but it's still here.

>>11802735
>The filaments can't be removed permanently but can be lightened and made smaller by using cleansers and exfoliators.
Stridex pads work for this?

>>11803016
kys

>>11803257
yep. it's BHA baby

>>11803271
Thank goodness.
Is there any way to know if they're filaments or blackheads? If BHA can treat both, does it even matter?

Have dark spots, been drinking lots of water, using exfoliator and sunblock. Wut else do i do

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>>11803281

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>>11803281
see pics. and yes, it does matter because the blackheads can be easily extracted and prevented from recurring by using AHA/BHA

>>11803294
>>11803295
So the big difference is the color? I think mine are filaments, then.
Thanks. I'll just keep using the Stridex pads and moisturizer until they get smaller, then.

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>>11803307
A key reason to why many people are a bit confused about this is because sebaceous filaments are structures (made out of oil and dead skin cells) in the pores that later can accumulate more dead skin cells and bacteria and turn into blackheads/acne. It's a sliding scale. Pic related shows some obvious blackheads (red), as well as some areas featuring mainly just ordinary pores (blue).

The surface of the blackheads (open comedones) are generally larger than the standard sebaceous filaments. The sebaceous filaments are simply the somewhat dark small pricks that you can see on your nose. The blackheads are generally darker than the sebaceous filaments.

The area around the blackheads can be higher than the surrounding skin - this is because the pores are filled up with gunk and are getting much bigger than they're supposed to be. You can almost always feel them with your fingertips.

Sebaceous filaments are generally much softer and lighter than blackheads. Blackheads tend to be harder and rounder, even though they can be longer as well. Older and bigger blackheads can often be more round.

The blackheads in the image, for example, are ready for extraction and then chemical treatment. The holes they were in should then get smaller and lighter in color. It's absolutely possible to extract sebaceous filaments as well - it's just that you may irritate and hurt the skin too much - and the SFs will recur (albeit somewhat smaller & lighter at first).

Three weeks ago, I attended a birthday brunch for a friend's birthday with all sorts of greasy food and unlimited mimosas and sangrias. Skin became shit the next few days with horrible breakouts and I am only now recovering after eating clean, drinking a ton of water, and spot treating with benzoyl peroxide.

Anyone experience similar due to alcohol/greasy fried food/too much sugar? Unhealthy lifestyle, never again.

>>11803396
Is it safe to remove blackheads using a comedone extractor, or is it better to just let BHAs handle it?

>>11803396
That explains it.
Most of the dots on my nose all appear to be about the same size, and they're all just kind of gray or brown -- nothing's really black, there, so I would guess that I don't have any blackheads. I guess what really stands out about them is that they're only on my nose (the whole thing) with a smattering on my upper cheeks. There are no pores that look like that on my forehead.

Here's what I've been using the last 3 weeks. Haven't noticed a difference. Are these products shit?
I don't have cystic acne just light break outs and checks get reddish time to time. Somewhat oily skin.

>>11803425
If you're doing it the right way, yes.
Check the FAQ for instructions.

Lighter chemical exfoliation isn't that effective at actually removing bigger blackheads - it's better at preventing them from being formed.

>>11803429
>they're only on my nose (the whole thing) with a smattering on my upper cheeks

yeah. same for almost everyone.

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>>11803457
Here's pic.

I drink 3 to 4 litres of water everyday but still the colour of my urine is light yellow instead of silvery white,Why?

>>11803480
how is this related to skincare?
that's a perfectly healthy color.

>>11803464
no bha / aha
they really don't do anything.

Does bio oil really work?

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Who here is /CeraVe/ mustard rice?

my face always looks sleep/tired / cracked out. any products to help?

>>11803607
Better diet, sleep more, get some sun

>>11803623
figured. my sleep is horrible.

>>11803464
GA is BS. stay way from this shit and aesop. these products are for ppl with already great skin who just want anti aging ~

BHA/AHA
Which is lighter and better for long term use?

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I have kind of a peculiar skincare question. I have really dry skin, so when I have pimples and I hop out of the shower, often times they'll crust over.

Should I allow this to happen or is that bad for the skin?

My OST C20 vitamin C serum is fucked, any alternative Vitamin C serum i can get in the UK ?

>>11803819
How is it fucked?

>>11803828
Oxidized to the point it turns yellow basically, usually I put the bottle in the fridge but forgot to do it for about a week.

>>11803403
I rarely eat junk food, and when I do, I never see a change in my face
However, when I dont drink enough water or drink/eat foods with lactose, acne pops up to say hello. Which is strange because I havent figured out yet what kind breaks me out exactly.
Like, I've cautiously eaten cereal with 2% and had no problems, but ice cream Ive bought at ice cream shops have made my face explode

>>11803462
STHLM, save me pls
>>11796574

>>11803671
that sounds.... disgusting
after you take a shower you should put non-pore clogging lotion on to help with the dryness and play around with some things recommended in this thread to fight the acne
i wouldn't say this is "bad" for the skin since it seems like you're not doing anything at all, but it's certainly not good

>>11803270
wut?

who has experience with a dermatologists?should I go in for mild acne that hasn't gone away?

>>11802710
>a fucking leaf

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Recently started taking Isotretinoin, as prescribed by my skin care specialist to clear my acne.

She was kind of vague about it and didn't say much about how I'd look after this is done.

Is my face going to look fucked up after 5 months of taking this?

>>11804313
it's the nuclear warhead of anti-acne treatments. if she didn't tell you that much about it, then you should get a better derm.

you should definitely read up online about it and learn how you can manage the side-effects.

>>11804221
try not shaving so close or go to a dermatologist and get some topical cream

Someone tell me what to buy, I'm poor but I want healthier skin. I'll give cute pics of me as thanks <3

>>11804901
Read the FAQ you lazy fuck

>>11804901
show me your badly packed kebab

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just got my order from iherb
ive got some eczema pigmentation stuff on my arms and legs and mild acne on face
if theres interest ill update you guys on how its going

>>11805041
Im interested in the spot cream
I was using glycolic acid before but I didnt keep up with it

Also, for anons with sebaceous filaments, I've been using hemp seed oil on my face and concentrating massaging in my cheeks where my pores are funky and my nose and it's made a huge difference
I'd say give some oils a try

>>11805073
yeah i read up about PIH and stuff on /r/skincareaddiction and that particular one had literally everything
hq's aha's, retinol, vit c, all that stuff
sidenote it smells very nice, like that expensive womens skin cream

do you think a sea salt toner makes any sense? it's antiseptic, exfoliating...and so on

>>11805305
sea salt doesn't kill bacteria. it also doesn't exfoliate unless the particles are solid.

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>on accutane for 14 months @ 40mg ed
>drink every weekend
>went on a 6 night bender a few months ago
>hammered every night
>get bloods done recently
>liver values are perfect

okay so I am on the diving team at my college so I am in a chlorine pool most days of the week. on top of that I have to be clean shaven(I can get away with going 3 days between shaves though b/c bitch genetics). My skin always is super dry and rough from shaving all the time and going in the pool. Can anyone recommend me a routine that would help deal with these things?

>>11803464
This is just overpriced bs to look cool in bathroom. Doesn't do crap. No effective med grade ingredients

>>11805376
>recommend me a routine

Apply moisturizer.

Done.

>>11803464
That's like $300+ of product right there. Could've went to dermatologist n get RX stuff for that

>>11803464
>>11803591
>>11805377
>>11805420
guys i just wanna buy one complete set of skincare products that has AHA/BHA and retinoid and all that stuff and just stick w it

any recs?

>>11803056
The last 2 threads had heavy discussion on what you have (cant remember it rn but it starts with a p) , go check the archives. Moisturize .

>>11805552
Paulas choice.

>>11805634
good goy

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I recently noticed these flesh/white colored bumps along JUST the left side of my cheek in certain lighting, it's really weird. I know they're filled with pus because all it takes is a gentle squeeze to get rid of them but I heard that this only causes more. I think it may be millia. I recently started using PC APA 8 percent exfoliator and her moisturizer with retinol in it, along with some rosehip oil some nights. I use Cerave face wash and sometimes do a clay mask. Am I exfoliating too much? I'll dry brush/wet brush in the shower too. I never had this before and I can't pinpoint exactly what I'm doing differently. I don't wear make-up except for going out which I doubt is causing it. I don't consume dairy either. As for the rest of my skin I don't have acne at all other than the occasional pimple or two (aside from these fucking lil white bumps). I have normal skin too. I do kind of touch at my face sometimes, would that be enough to cause it?

will constantly rubbing things on my face every day not case advanced aging? i would think the pulling at the skin would wrinkle it in the same way that smoking gives you those gross lines around your mouth

STAY HYDRATED FOR CLEAR GOOD SKIN FRIENDOS

>>11805674
T-THANKS BUT SKINCARE IS MORE THAN JUST HYDRATION
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR SKIN'S pH.

>>11803022
H E L P
E L P
L P
P

>>11805666

The eye contour area will age if you rub it much. I wouldn't worry much about the rest, consider it a massage.

>>11803403
Drinking tons of water is unnecessary don't do jack shit. Just drink enough.

>>11805687
How and why?

>>11802734
TendSkin worked pretty well for me. Contains alcohol though, so I'd recommend applying it reasonably sparingly after applying a baseline aftershave and letting it dry for two to three minutes.

Unless you've got really fucking oily skin, I guess.

>>11802710
I have never done anything for my skin besides conveniently using one of the bars of soap recommended in the FAQ and using a face lotion with SPF 15 sunscreen when it's sunny. My diet is largely healthy, though I do have dairy (not in huge quantities though). I drink water like a fish and get enough sleep, and, looking at my parents, have pretty good skin genetics.

I am still young though-- early 20s. Anything I should start doing now to avoid wrinkles or does that rely on me sticking to sunscreen? I use the same face lotion with SPF my mom uses and she has no wrinkles whatsoever and is 53. Sorry for the noob questions and if it was answered in FAQ.

>>11805858
>does that rely on me sticking to sunscreen

pretty much this plus retin-a

>>11805879
I didn't know what that was so I googled it and it says it's for acne. I don't get acne, so I'm good to go?

>>11805886
it's prescribed off-label for fine lines.
it increases skin collagen. prevents wrinkles from forming. google "retin-a wrinkles".

>>11805959
Cool, thank you anon!

Do tear troughs count? If so, how do I get rid of them? Mine are really dark and indented and I'm worried they'll be stuck like that.

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HOW
help

They keep coming out in this very same place
I'm already sleeping on a towel, washing properly and not popping them (I popped once, it got red/purple, got "swollen" again and became another pimple
How should I treat it? It's right on the place I wouldn't want any ugly scaring, and this thing is huge and gross as it is now

>>11806597
Oh, it's greasy because of the mosturizer I just put around the eye, and the hair... I can't do shit about it with a pimple like this in the way.

help please

Is Vitamin C a meme? and what about retional

>>11806597
Go
To
A
Fucking
Doctor
If
You
Need
Medical
Advice
Instead
Of
Asking
Idiots
On
The
Internet

>>11806597
benzoyl peroxide

>>11806647
Lmao its just skincare senpai. >>11806597
You're pushing the infection back down in your skin everytime you pop it, and the skin looks already damaged.
Get some benozyl peroxide, holy shit. Fix your skincare routine (or make one, since you need to do more than just a towel on your pillow.)

>>11806597
Do you have allergies/asthma by any chance, anon? Do you live in a big city?

>>11805795
The pH of your skin determines how oily/dry itll be, as well as how effective the concentrations of BHAs and AHAs will be.
Staying hydrated is important, and so is a balanced diet, but theres not a super strong correlation between the amount of hydration and how well your skin will be. One can drink 8 cups per day and still have dry/ flaky skin.
http://skincarerx.com/article-ph
http://www.m.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/cleansers

Hey, what is everyone's routine on here?

>>11805858
Make sure to strengthen your spf, as well as see if it protects against UVA too.
30+ is reccomended.

how to identify the actual BHA stuff at say CVS? Do I need an exfoliant if I shave daily/every other day?

>>11806990
>oily face

Morning
>cleanse face with tea tree oil cleanser if I wake up really oily, otherwise just a splash of water
>moisturizer
>sunscreen

Night
>clease face with oil
>rinse, use tea tree oil/salicylic pad depending on face
>apply spot scream if needed
>under eye cream
>moisturizer

Currently using the same moisturizer am and pm but looking for a night cream
Also only dealing with pih and a few red pimples on my lower cheek and chin

>Have really oily skin
>Gentle oil cleanser on my face in the morning
>Shower
>Shave
>Witch Hazel first aid all over the face
>cleanser on the face at night
>2% S. Acid on most of face (currently on the deep cleaning part of a regimine)
>Wash it off good
>Stick face in freezer to moisturize and cool off

Should I witch hazel at the end there? Sticking my face into the freezer to get hit by the cold air seems to be the best way to close up my pores then. Also, what goes into a good cleanser?

>>11808153
You should switch out your witch hazel for tea tree oil.

Where did CA go? :(

Bought a Cerave facial moisturizer today but didn't know whether to get the am or pm if I wanted to use it for both (since I'm cheap) I went with the am. did I do ok or should I definitely buy the pm too?

>>11808407
You did ok. Tbh am vs pm depends on your concerns and needs.
For example, id pick pm since my oily skin cant handle a strong am moisturizer like the cerave.

>>11808438
I didn't know they varied in strengths, I just went with am for the sunscreen support. I have very dry and red skin so I guess am is better for that? Good to know.

>>11808229
the person literally getting paid to shill PC? don't miss him

>>11808407
well, the am one has sunscreen in it. it's unnecessary to use sunscreen at night.

>>11805552
Go to derm. Get RX stuff. FDA approved. Which do u think will work? What was developed & proved be effective after years n years of testing on 100's of ppl? Or some random shit w money spent on packaging & hype.

>>11808407
Wow r u me. I did the same thing today, i also bought the am moisturizer because it had sunblock. How much was you're lotion? Mine was like 13$for measly 3oZ

>>11806962
I don't have either and I live in a small town
But it's still kinda poluted if that's the point

morning bump

>>11808197

Is tea tree oil good for the bloodymess after I shave currently? (Getting better blades, and shaving more often which has seemed to help while I wait on them)

Or would I use that at night before going to bed?

I read the pastebin and I want to know if I have this right

You use the facial cleanser + toner twice a day at morning and night correct? and at night you use moisturizer as well? and an exfoliate a couple times a week?

>>11809356
mostly, but did you read the part about how this varies depending on skin type ?

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Any Koreaboos try this cleanser before?

>>11809594
Yes, but toners can be optional, as well as if you have different concerns you can put a treatment on after exfoliation.

>>11804015
>Suggestions for getting smooth, almost glowing legs

as for smoothness: shaving/waxing, moisturizing.

as for the glow: different carotenoids, a regular tan, a spray tan, melanotan-II, a thick and oily moisturizer.

when it comes to the DE razor, the most common causes of razor bumps are:
- too sharp razor blades
- going against the grain
- pressing to hard
- not using enough shaving foam + water, allowing the area to remain slippery and nice.

ingrown hairs can be dealt with using a sharp nail + pincer.

>>11803022
nice dubs.

>looking at a picture from a year ago I had relatively clear skin which makes me want to throw it all away

it seems to me like your skin would possibly benefit from being exposed to fewer products, and it would also be a chance for you to learn a bit more about the natural state of your skin and what works and what doesn't.

in your pic you seem to have a few blackheads, coupled with local redness. that could just be some irritation due to some products (such as BP). if I were you I would just try scaling down on cleansers and BP due to the possible irritation they can cause, and possibly even moisturizers since some of them can cause clogged pores and breakouts, just to see what happens and then take it from there.

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I got light acne and I have dry sensitive skin. Gonna try to get rid of it. But I have a couple of questions I couldn't find the answers to in the sticky

I'll cut diary out of my diet, didn't consume sugar before. I also only drink water and coffee

Should I shower in the morning or the evening? What's a good cleanser for someone with skin like me? Should I learn to shave with a razor instead of an electric one?

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btw:

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST WANTED PIECES OF USEFUL INFORMATION THAT COULD BE ADDED TO A FUTURE STICKY?

WHAT ARE WE MISSING?

asking for a friend

>>11810649
Thank you for the reply regarding legs!
Maybe I just have shit leg genetics for some reaosn?

I'll try to stop going against the grain, though, and see what happens. I'm positive I'm not using too much pressure.

As for the lubrication... I'll try using a bit more gel. Any chance you might have a product recommendation for it, though? I'm half tempted to fucking use my badger brush and shaving soap.

>>11810667
double cleansing, including useful oils
how to deal with pih and differences/benefits of ahas/bha
basic hair removal tips
how to give yourself a pedicure and have baby soft feet?

>>11811049
Manicure, too, then! Seriously, my nails keep fucking breaking.

So when should I moisturize?
My skin isn't dry, but the top of my lip is pink after the BHA cleanser with only a light dab and wipe with a washrag.

>>11811732
Should be the last component of your routine. Every morning and night.

>>11810667
A makeup section- how makeup oxidized on skin, whats a good primer/ how much spf shit to have in your makeup etc.
Maybe a mention of UVA discussion from a few threads ago? Melanoma + old age worries alot of people.
Lastly, maybe some books or other resources ?
Thank you so much for everything you've done for the thread ;-;

>>11810667
How to identify when a pimple or blackhead is ready for extraction + if bodybrushing will help with acne on other parts of the body plssss

GUYS
I've been relatively pimple-free recently other than 1-2 small ones on my forehead, but I injured myself on monday and for the past few days have had to take the max dosage of painkillers like codeine, since then i've had a MASSIVE breakout of spots all over my face and forehead.

What can I do to relieve this? I've stopped taking the tablets now but is there any difference compared to normal spots with medically-induced ones?

>>11812730
sounds like a question for your derm, desu

>>11810667
detailed pimple removal
shaving

Any of you try the Atomy product line? It's stocked at the korean grocer by my house and i'm wondering if it's worth buying any of

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What's the cure for dry flaky scalp? Dry as shit and peels after washing hair. Have to wear a cap until natural oil moisturizes scalp.

>>11813940
Head and shoulders u fucking idiot

>>11813961
this or get a few dandruff/psoriasis shampoos in your rotation. some people's scalps adapt quickly to a certain shampoo so they lose effectiveness if you use them too much
i use this gross coal tar shampoo 1x/week that's kept my scalp from getting too flaky

>>11813940
top /fa/ answer to everything: KYS

>>11804313
Same here. If you're unlucky it might look worse than before in the first months, but it's supposed to clear up completely in the end. You will have super smooth skin and shit. There will be dryness, use lotion and face moisturizer, lip balm and all that stuff. Drink tons and take the pills with a fatty meal if possible. I started a treatment with a shitty derm who didn't explain anything to me before. I stopped taking the pills then, because i was scared of possible side effects. Just read up on them yourself and don't be too worried, blood tests will show if somethings wrong and i guess you will know theres a problem if your ass starts bleeding.

How to destroy acne scars?

Help

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How is Paula's Choice Skin Recovery toner for large pores?

Hypothetically, if I showered like once every few months as a teenager and only got into a routine this past year, how would I go about getting years of fossilized dandruff out of my scalp? Preferably without having to cut any hair.

Hypothetically.

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so when a white person eats lots of carrots/tomatoes, the skin hue will change and get more red/orange

but what if an already tanned/brown person eats a lot of carrots/tomatoes? how will this change their skin tone? or won't it have any effect at all? anyone know?

>>11816323
how noticeable it will be depends on your pigmentation, but it seems like your skin will "glow" in a more golden way that appears more healthy / attractive

http://www.livescience.com/36145-skin-tone-health-attractiveness.html

Im using tretinoin at night, but have benzoyl peroxide and erythromycine for pm, which one should I use? Ive used bp for couple months, suddenly doctor prescribes me erythromycine without even looking at my face

>>11816333
>>11816333
>>11816333

thank you for your answer

apparently a change can be noticed within a matter of days so i am curious and i want to try it

how many carrots should i eat per day? what is a healthy amount?

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If dairy supposedly worsens acne, does soy and almond milk have the same effect on skin?

Do you guys ever go to beauticians? The kind who extract blackheads etc.

I live in a country with long winters and almost everyone suffers from D-vitamin deficiency. Would it be a good idea to go to a tanning salon 1-2 times every month to get some sun?

help
I have a small, painless, colourless pimple on my temple - historically, in a few days it will become a large, ugly, painful cyst that could linger around for weeks.
Is there anything I can do to prevent the cyst from forming?

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Anyone know what this is?
These look like cloged pores, but they look different than whiteheads and don't pop with pus.
The blood is from attempting to pop one.

>>11816392
>soy + almond
No. The bacteria in dairy is what encourages acne.
>tanning salon
Why would you risk chances of melanoma? Get some supplements instead.
>beauticians
I go every few months to extract any particularly annoying blackheads.
>>11816537
Cystic acne is caused by hormone spikes. The best you can do is go to a dermatologist.

>>11810667
The dangers or effectiveness of diy face masks like charcoal

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Don't really have pictures because they are hard to see with a camera.

I don't get acne a lot, but when I do I get these slowly forming hard lumps around my chin/jaw area that slowly grow in size and become painful as fuck. They usually are invisible, but obvious when you feel the hard area. They usually last a week or so before getting very red and eventually coming to a nasty head.

What are these and how do I treat them? They seem pretty deep in the skin.

>>11803396
Noobie here.
My nose is covered with sebaceous filaments, not black heads, I'm pretty sure. Although, if I get closer to the mirror, some days they are really light and if I try to extract, it looks like puss?

Either way, if I use an AHA on my nose, will this reduce my sebaceous filaments or make them less noticeable? Also is there recommended AHA to use.

>>11818615
Nodules, maybe? Try a chemical peel?

>>11819135
alright thanks man, I'll look into

>>11817783

They're barely visible and look like normal pigment variation or small acne scars to me. I wouldn't worry unless they appeared overnight.

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ive been doing a routine for about a month now and it doesn't seem to be working at all, i feel like my skin is getting worse. ive been using a cleanser in the shower, then benzoyl peroxide (6%, is what my dermatologist gave me), then kate somerville clarifying toner, then paula's choice 2% bha. at night i take 150 mg acticlate and put adepalene .1% on before i go to bed. i clean my sheets, i dont touch my face, i avoid bad diet and still nothing works. i feel like im running out of options here

>>11820898
those kinds of things help with mild acne

you need 'tane

I started to use African black soap and stridex pads on my face. Before doing this, I would have largish pustules that would show up and be mostly just pus, but now they're small and filled with either this really soft crap that comes out as a really long string if popped, or this really hard crap that comes out as one lump that looks like a really small grain of rice almost.

How do I get rid of these? I'm mostly concerned with the later ones, since they are more irritating.

>>11821343
would that fuck up my face? ive heard some bad things and the only people ive seen that used accutane had REALLY bad acne. most of what you see is just flat, smooth, discoloration. i dont know how i would classify that, but i feel like its worse than actual pimples since its harder to get rid of

>>11822446
i used accutane because nothing else worked. i would definitely recommend it

i tried minocycline, BP, salycilic acid, differin ... probably other stuff... all no help

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What's the optimal pH for a cleanser to be?

Could someone rec me a daily eye cream?

>>11822941
The same pH as your skin I assume, around 4 pH

>>11804236

I have booked mine. I've had it since my teens and I'm fucking 26 now. It hasn't been bad enough to be a huge deal, but I've had a new pimple every week for as long as I can remember. I've used literally every over the counter product in every strength known to fucking man and nothing has solved it and it's something I research and look into nearly every fucking day. I plan on doing a cycle of accutane, I've done one before, acne symptoms became more mild after but it was also an awful time (very dry, can't drink alcohol. seriously do not fucking drink).

But yeah if no over the counter shit or diet changes have ever truly worked for you, it's probably hormonal/genetic and needs to be dealt with otherwise.

>>11803671

What you want is hydrocolloid/blister bandages. Helps absorb that nasty pus rather than have it crust over. Pop them at night and throw a bandage on and they typically have healed internally throughout the night for the most part.

>>11820898

this is genetic/hormonal famalam, you need something stronker than the average blessed faggot of nice skin and being able to do whatever the fuck they want with their skin.com

>>11815493
making sure your routine includes retinoids and exfoliation

>>11815641
holy shit that's disgusting
i have a dandruff shampoo that has salicyclic acid in it for exfoliation so something like that maybe

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>leave hair alone
>hair is fine for a couple days
>hair eventually gets greasy and kinda gross
>shampoo hair, go to bed
>next morning hair is horribly dandruffy for days afterwards
>wait long enough
>hair is fine again
Can somebody please redpill me on shampoo, please? I feel like I'm loosing my mind here. Isn't shampoo supposed to PREVENT dandruff? Some shit I read online said that white shit can also just be unrinsed shampoo but I'm pretty sure I rinse my hair thoroughly each time I shower. What gives?

>

guys I need help with acne on my jawline. i researched and apparently it is hormonal acne . how to treat this at home?/

I continue to get blind pimples that hurt really bad and form bad scabs if I try to pop them. What is the easiest way to treat these?

I couldn't find anything in the sticky about these.

So from what I understand the routine should go like this:

Facial cleanser ---> Toner ---> Moisturizer

But where does the exfoliant fit in there ?

>>11826767
the toners in OP are exfoliating. but if you want to exfoliate with clay or something you should do it after you clean your face.

>>11826491
benzoyl peroxide

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Hi

I don't have a routine, I used to but stopped as spots cleared up. I now have some remnants of spots and it's annoying. This is a picture of them in lighting where they really strongly show up but usually they aren't that noticeable. But I want smooth skin desu. I think the bumps that are on my face are mostly closed comedones? Can anyone help me identify these spots on my face please?
I'm also looking for some kind of routine and general advice specific to my face

HELP! What to do when big black heads on my cheek are making my face look swolen and Red?

>>11827319
Those are closed and open comedones, they can get inflamed and form pimples.

The best way to treat them is with cutaneous retinoids.

>>11824696
I assume you already use an anti-dandruff shampoo. If not, you should try that.

You can also try an oil with salicylic acid to loosen the flakes

>>11827839
Post a picture. If it's bad you probably need systemic retinoids or antibiotics

>>11827010
Ok, thank you !

>>11827319
I actually just got over my issues with those. I had a ton on the side of my chin and it was really bugging me.

I applied a mixture of Tea Tree Oil and Sweet Almond Oil and then stirred a Q-tip around the mixture before placing it on them for about 10 seconds each. They came to a head, I thew on a hydrocolloid patch, and voila -- clear skin.

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>tfw ugly people are allowed to have clear skin but i'm not

Who the fuck thought this was okay?

>>11815641
anti hair loss shampoo

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>>11829766
Are you me?

My skin gets really shiny, but it's not really oily, just shiny... what to do?

I have really oily skin, usually I have a prescription treatment, but I've been trying to get off of it, and it seems like the breakouts are just getting worse, so I'm looking to get into an actual routine...

Usually I just use cetaphil oil control cleanser, paula's choice clear 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and then cetaphil oil control moisturizer.

I've been looking around at youtube reviews, and this stood out to me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es8Fa9JcY1A

Is this routine worth following, or is she just selling shit?

Any tips?

>>11827899
Have you got any recommendations on brands of cutaneous retinoids? Or how I should use them on my face? Where shall I look for this information?

>>11828827
Is it necessary to have both tea tree and sweet oils?

>clear white skin
>genetic purple circles under eyes due to thin skin that make me look like an insomniac rapist 24/7
Fuck, I rather have acne and be able to do something about it.

Will using a [spoiler]silk epil[/spoiler] on my face fuck up my skin?
I don't have beard outside of mustache and chin and I just pull out my thin hair with bare hands when they become a bit too long.

>>11830320
Adapalene is a good choice, its effective and with less irritation than other retinoids. You can also get it as a combination with benzoyl peroxide to reduce the inflamed pimples.

I dont know where you live, but a gel with 0,1% or 0,3% adapalene in combination with 2,5% benzoyl peroxide may be available OTC? Otherwise, ask for a prescription.

Adapalene and other retinoids should be applied once daily, preferably before bed. Wash your face with an exfoliating and mild wash, let it dry and apply the gel. Also wash your face in the morning.

Your skin may get red, irritated and dry, but it's worth it. Use a moisturizer during the day. The retinoids will make your skin sensitive to sun, so don't use it during the day. If you're in a sunny area, use a sun block.

>>11823041
i use cerave, not too bad

>>11827319
1. stop touching your face 2. wash your face with Warm water, then cold 3. drink more water 4. keep your greasy hair off your face and wash your pillow cases more often. If all of that doesnt work..... sucks

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Guys, I got two questions.

What is a gentle cleanser that doesn't dry the skin, while still cleansing very well? I'm in France.

Second, how to actually exfoliate well, and should we do it everyday?

>>11831171
Contribute or dont post at all, you useless cunt

>>11831270
Vichy's Normaderm series, La Roche-Posay's Effaclar series and Avène's Cleanance series are all for acne-skin. I think they are all french and you shouldn't have a problem with finding a product. Vichy's Normaderm is the best out of those imo.

These products are for acne-skin and they WILL make your skin dry. You need to use a moisturizer, there is no other way.

The series above all have a cleanser, and the cleanser will exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating means removing dead skin cells and other shit from your face. Not all soaps exfoliate, but in the acne-series, they all do.
Do it twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed.

1. Cleanser
Let the skin dry
2. Acne product
Let the skin dry
3. Moisturizer

You can choose to not use acne product if you wish, but I obviously dont recommend it

>>11831775
At what point in that does one shave?

So whats the consensus on dead sea mud?

I'm thinking about buying the mask soon. I recently got a bar of soap of it that i've been using on my face

>>11802710
I got Paula' Choice liquid exfoliate. Am I suppose to just rub it on and leave it? Or rinse it off after an hour? Can I leave it in all night while I sleep?

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>>11832675
apply with cotton pad and leave it on to dry, no need to wash it off
do it before moisturizing though so it penetrates the skin
some say you should leave it on for 30 minutes before applying anything on top of it
others say it's ok as soon as it's dry

>>11830361
sounds hot post pic

>>11832701
Thanks, never used an exfoliate before so I was sort of lost

>>11832701
Just to confirm, I put the exfoliate on after the toner?

>>11832725
Apparently some toners are also exfoliators

>>11826767
>>11827010

>>11832725
depends on the toner, it's a broad term
if it's the acidic kind that adjusts your ph, yeah
but if it's the sort of toner that's meant to hydrate, put it on after the BHA

>>11832747
its https://www.amazon.com/Derma-Soothing-anti-aging-Pycnogenol-Frangrance/dp/B00115RF7O

I have dark patches of skin on my ass, any good way to go about fixing this besides laser?

>>11832792
this first, bha second

>>11802734
Don't shave so often.
Shave butter.
Go with grain.
You must be 14 huh?

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>>11832816
Thanks a lot fami, means a lot to me

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>>11832857
np senpai hope that bha helps you as much as it helped me

>>11832866
senpai f a m

>>11832064
Before cleanser

Bumping, this Paulas Choice shit is acting weird on my skin

>>11833607
>falling for the Paula's Choice meme