/skin/ - Skincare General

Thanks for this

>>12104602
Somebody had to do it, these are always helpful threads.

Is there a chance for acne to reappear after a full treatment with accutane? I have a pretty oily skin which breaks out often.

>>12104741
Yes there is a chance, especially for young males. Young meaning you aren't done with puberty yet. I think it is a 25% chance for that demographic. But it will never return as bad as it has been before.
I actually got done with my accutane treatment a month ago. I do get pimples. But only like 1 or 2, they are small and disappear on their own in around 3-7 days. I never touch my face and don't squeeze those zits out.

Should I moisturize? I currently cleanse with a low pH cleanser and then wipe with some micellar water afterwards. Haven't had any dry skin problems yet, so I'm wondering if it's even necessary? I used to break out when I used Cetaphil moisturizing lotion, so I'm a little wary of facial moisturizers to say the least.

>>12104907
you might try a light moisturizer with sunscreen for the start of the day if you were worried. Long-term you could dry out your skin.

Look at Cerave AM perhaps

>tfw Amazon UK doesn't sell red Stridex any more

morning
>splash face with cold water
>apply cleanser
>apply salicylic acid

afternoon
>splash face with cold water
>apply cleanser
>apply sulphur paste

I also use a face mask thing once a week

It's as if the skin around my nose has dandruff, it's dry and flaky. What do?

Lately I've been getting pimple-like bumps on my neck, except they aren't pimples. They usually don't look red or otherwise, but they are hard underneath the skin, can't be popped, and last sometimes up to two weeks or more. I've put tea tree oil and salicylic on them but it doesn't seem to do anything. Any idea what these bumps are? I'd post a pic but they don't show up well because they're never inflamed.

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>>12104561
I decided to switch off of Cetaphil's Daily facewash to Cerave, and ordered the foaming cleanser. I accidentally ordered the hydrating cleanser though, which is for dry to normal skin.

Should I return it for the foaming? How does it compare to the daily facewash from cetaphil? The cetaphil lotion + facewash was fine on my skin. My face definitely is just "normal," little dry in parts, tad oily in others, but nothing extreme. I've heard this cleanser gives a lot of people breakouts.

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Blackanon here. What's a sunscreen that works well for dark,sensitive skin?

I found out that the "black people don't need sunscreen" is just a myth,so I went out to buy some. Unfortunately it seems that the sunscreen leaves a white cast on my skin since it's dark. I did some research and found that chemical sunscreens don't leave a white cast but contain harmful chemicals.

Pic related to thread, bought this recently and it works well for my skin. Not too drying either.

What's the deal with masks--namely, why choose one over another? I've been trying to compare charcoal and sulfur masks, but both seem effective at treating acne. Where should I even start if I have sensitive, oily, and mild acne-prone skin? And how often should I use these masks?

>>12105436
What harmful chemicals? Sounds like the same pseudoscience BS that has been spouted about sunscreens for a long time. Physical sunscreens definitely are going to have too much of a white cast for you though. I'm pretty damn pale and still look like I put clown makeup on if I use a physical sunscreen.

The idea that black people don't need sunscreen is mostly a myth. Of course melanin offers natural sun protection, but it's still a good idea to use a sunscreen for the extra protection and to prevent (still lesser) amounts of early aging. And if you are not dark skinned you are going to have an even harder time as less melanin give you less of a natural SPF.

>>12105202
Ez anon, just get any decent moisturizer and apply it regularly.

>>12105202
>>12105580
This, I have the same problem and the skin between my eyebrows gets dry and flaky too. You gotta moisturize.

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These guides seem all over the place, I dont have acne, but I have a greasy nose and some discoloration on my face.

Should I just buy that aztec clay you guys always rave about?

What are the best (and safe products) for skin lightening? Any recommendations?

>>12105612
What's your current routine?

>>12105638
Want to add that I used to use Kojic acid but stopped because I feared that it would widen my pore size. Is there a way I can use it but avoid that?

It's the most effective thing I've used in evening my skin tone.

>>12104561
I shave and moisturize and my skin looks nice for 8 hours then I get all greasy again, what am I supposed to do?
If I use less moisturizer my skin is too dry the first couple of hours.

>>12105705
Try getting more moisture. If your skin is dry, or gets dry later in the day, it will try to overcompensate by producing more oil. Also make sure your cleanser isn't drying, that can have the same effect.

>>12105145

enjoy your fucked up skin from applying salicylic acid in the morning without a lotion or sunscreen with spf protectio

whats ur winter routien guys? I always end up moisturizing too much, but then still drying out by the end of the day.

>>12105739

dont overdo it. i find that i'm not sweating as much in the winter unless i go to the gym. don't take super hot showers, that tends to dry out your skin more.

keep your skincare routine the same, but make it more moderate, and make other aspects of your life better. less fast food, more physical activity, do your laundry more frequently, etc etc.

>>12105638
>>12105703
Any recommendations?

>>12104945
>>tfw Amazon UK doesn't sell red Stridex any more
this
does anyone know a good alternative?

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Anyone know a reason for getting cystic acne at the zones in the pic? I drank a lot of soda for a few days and got a horrible cystic breakout there. I get breakouts at this zone in waves.

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>>12104561
ordered this a few days back
if youre from new zealand i highly recommend using amazon.jp over amazon, it literally arrives 2 weeks faster with the cheapest shipping chosen
does anybody want an update on how these products turn out for my PIH + mild acne?

>>12106444
i get this too senpai. aside from the usual reasons like bad diet and stress, i don't know a specific reason for those spots. just moisturize and cut out dairy.

if stridex makes my face breakout what does that mean? what active ingredients of it should i stay away from for other products?

like i can have perfectly clear skin, but feel oily so i'll use stridex at night and then wakeup with like 5 pimples in spots that i used stridex on.

>>12105733
That's only AHA's, BHA's are fine.

>>12105457
bentonite clay is good for sensitive combo skin. the aztec healing brand is a good one to start with. i use it 2 or 3 times a week and it really cleans my skin up

I have fucked up Slav genetics, and my face gets red very easily. 90% I look in the mirror my face is some shape of pink. Is there any way I can control this?

>>12106878
My only suggestion would be to avoid things that make you easily red or pinkish.

Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, don't shave too much to avoid irritation, use a good cleanser like Cetaphil.

If you like tans, you could always get a tan too -- safely of course.

>>12105239
I've got no answer for you, but I'm just curious as to why you decided to switch off the cetaphil cleanser?

>>12106444
>>12106535

Do you guys drool when you sleep?

>>12105672
Nothing. Want to start.

>>12106607
wtf is aha/bha?

I believe I have blackheads on my nose, is there any good way to get rid of them without buying products specifically for it, I don't want 'people' to know im getting facial stuff. Don't argue pls lol

hows my routine?
Morning
>wash face with warm water
>apply cetaphil cleanser
>apply skin lightening cream
>apply a moisturizing sunscreen spf+50

Night
>shower and apply cleanser
>apply benzac
>apply skin lightening cream
>apply cetaphil moisturizing cream

I still get a little bit of acne and have a few acne scars. I'v never used masks before and I was wondering if I should start using salicylic acid. Should I buy the aztec secret mask? and where do i get salicylic acid.

How do you take care of body acne, I get it really bad on my back chest and shoulders :(

>>12106444
if you sleep on your stomach or side, that is why. You will have substantially worse acne in parts of your face that are touching a dirty pillow every night.

>>12107351
wash your bed sheets more frequently.

>>12104561
Thanks to the antibiotic doxycycline I got a cystic strain dominant on my face giving me heavy scarring. Does anyone know what the best product would be to solve this or a general system?

Newbie here. How all y'all using clay?

>>12104561
My pores around my nose and cheeks have always seemed really big and gross from kinda close. I've been doing a routine for about a couple months now and haven't seen significant improvement.

Am I doing something wrong? Am I trying to fix something that might actually be normal?

My routine is cleanser, toner and sunscreen in the mornings, and cleanser, toner moisturizer at night. I have bentonite clay that I use about once a week.

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Accidentally bought 'Oily Skin Cleanser' instead of 'Gentle'

Did I fuck up?

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>>12106944
Cerave seems to have just overall better ingredients in their product like a bunch of ceramides, while Cetaphil only has the basics iirc. Since all of my face wash leaked out of my bottle and I did not notice since I stopped washing my face, just felt like a good time to switch and give the other a shot.

Also as a bonus is the fact that Cetaphil tests on animals while Cerave doesn't. I'm not some vegan out in the streets screaming free the animals or anything, but since more and more companies are switching away from this, it does strike me as a bit peculiar.

Unfortunately I bought the hydrating cleanser instead of the foaming so I am a bit worried how each compared to my normal. Guess I could just try it but eh

>>12105580
>>12105595

thanks bruvs

>>12107487
Everyone has large pores on the nose and right next to the nose. Nothing can shrink them permanently but if they are clean they'll be less visible I guess.

>>12105436
>myth
It's not a myth, that's the entire evolutionary point of having dark skin, so where's the point in discrediting that blatant advantage. Never used sunscreen in my life and the only reason why I see other blacks use it, if ever, is to not get a permatan.

>>12105569
>The idea that black people don't need sunscreen is mostly a myth
>Of course melanin offers natural sun protection
Then it's obviously not a myth, despite
>but it's still a good idea to use sunscreen

How do I get these black heads out of my nose?

>>12107276
what skin lightening cream do you use and why?
Will this help reddish complexion?

>>12108454
You can't
It's genetic

>>12105202
I had it to the point where moisturizer alone didn't help, if it doesn't get better I always scrubbed my face with a wet washcloth about as hot as I could handle in the shower before moisturizing. Godspeed anon, flaky face skin is awful

Hey guys. I suffered from acne all my life despite showering twice a day. I've tried everything and it wouldn't go away. But 3 days ago, I had a thought. If ance caused by grease, then if wash my face every hour, then there won't be any grease.

I've been washing my face every hour now for 3 days and I've never seen such great results. My skin feels tight when I move my face and the old black head skin on my nose is peeling off, and the non-spot skin underneath is there and my face is getting shiny. After 23 years, I'm finally making it bros!

>>12109323
Good god man, your skin must be very dry.
That won't work in the long run, all that dry skin will clog the pores and cause acne.

>>12109584

Really? What the fuck do I do then? Not eashing causes acne, washing causes acne....

Currently using jack black facial cleanser (2 in 1 cleanse + astringent) and moisturizer (2 in 1 moist + sunscreen) anything I should add? Is this fine? Basically babies first skin care routine. Apply once at morning and once at night.

How exactly do I tell if my skin is sensitive/not sensitive or oily/not oily? I don't really have anything to compare to.

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My skin gets greasy as fuck after not showering for like 5-6 hours and I am not sure why.

The only things I do to my skin are wash it in the shower, use stridex to keep acne at bay, and exfoliate every other day.
I have a pretty healthy diet all around except that I have some amount of soda everyday because its my vice.

I would have guessed the soda was the problem but I have cut it out for 2 months before in an attempt to fix it and it did almost nothing.

Help?

>>12109688
You should prob be drinking more water and maybe eat more fruit/ cut fats if your diet is the problem. I have to wash my face twice a day with african black soap and witch hazel toner.

>>12104561
how the FUCK do you get rid of comedones that are completely beneath the skin?
It feels like they'll stay there forever if I don't do something, but squeezing them won't solve the problem.

>>12109647

If you experience redness, itchiness, or flaking it could be sensitive, and if you see a lot of shininess (like after using a blotting sheet or visible oil after testing on the back of your hand) it's oily. Imo it's harder to tell if one is actually sensitive because it could depend on the season or if they are only sensitive to certain ingredients in products.

If you aren't sure by now you might just have normal skin.

Usually I'm clean shaven but recently I've been letting my facial hair grow out. Around the nose and mouth there aren't any issues, but on the cheeks there are a considerable amount of white bumps where the hair is struggling to break the skin. I've been using this bump control stuff that's suppose to help clear it up but I haven't seen any real improvements, just has been making my face more dry. What else can I try?

>>12110086
Try exfoliating if you dont already.

How do I treat puffy eyebags?

>>12109323
that sounds incredibly fucking retarded but if its working more power to you
as a general rule of thumb you shouldnt wash your face more than 2x a day because it will dry out and irritate your skin, doing more harm than good
i think you should just take accutane and/or doxy

>>12110093
I have been twice a day. Are these a problem that will remedy itself on its own overtime?

>>12110141
You shouldn't exfoliate that often. 2-3 times a week max.

My routine is
>dermalogica gel cleanser
>dermalogica rice exfoliant
>dermalogica multi-active toner
>dermalogica intensive moisture balance moisturizer

Any other dermalogica products I should look at? I've been considering the night serum and the thermal exfoliant

>>12108454
BHA toner will help

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anyone have a shaving cream/gel recc? never used either when shaving have no problems when I do without it. don't have dry or oily skin so I guess it's just normal. also no acne. need something that'll moisturize I think and not dry me out. I'm thinking no alcohol?

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>>12110021
bump
please help

>>12107493
It would probably be more drying than the gentle cleanser. If your skin is too dry you can always use a moisturizer.

>>12110021
You can use an Alpha Hydroxy Acid. It helps your skin cells turnover at a faster rate, you can also couple it with a Beta Hydroxy Acid as well for better results but it might be too harsh on your skin if you use both at the same time. So it might be better for you to just use one or you could alternate between them. BHA's help remove dirt/oil/bacteria from your skin which is what's in your pores.

Also find out what the source of the problem is, because once you stop using it, what will happen? Will it come back?

I have slight bumps on my forehead still, but they've greatly improved to what I had before, I just use a BHA right now since it's summer where I live using an AHA will make my skin more photosensitive and damage my skin unless I wear a sunscreen, which you should do if you are applying AHA's to your skin.

My favourite choice of a BHA is Stridex in the red box, it's affordable and available (mostly, where I live I have to import it, if you're in the US should be easy). The acid used is Salicylic Acid, and is best at a percentage of 2%

Don't have a favourite AHA, but the one I use is Alpha Hydrox, I think they changed the name of their brand a while back. For starting out you want something at a low percentage, 7-8% is ideal, then you can work your way up to 10-12%. I put mine on in the evening because of the photosensitivity i mentioned before, you'd want to use a sunscreen in the daytime, and continue to use it a week after you stopped applying an AHA.

>>12108483
You are literally me.
And guess what? My dermatologist diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis.

REMEMBER
A full, healthy skincare routine consists of the following for daily use:
A cleanser
A toner
A serum
A moisturizer

And the following for use once or twice a week:
A (Dead Sea mud) mask
An exfoliating scrub or exfoliator

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>>12110826
whats the difference between an exfoliator and a cleanser
what are toners actually for and what makes a good one
and something something tips for buying a deep sea mud mask
thanks so much

>>12110856
an exfoliator removes dead skin
a cleanser is for washing your face
a moisturizer keeps your skin moist

all of the other products are snake oil that do nothing, mud does nothing, toners/serums are hocus pocus placebos

My face is always red. No acne or whatever, just always red spots.

Routine is just cleanse and moisturise every morning and evening. Exfoliate every other day.

>>12110784
I already use Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% and appear to be getting results from that.
Is it safe to add BHA to my regimen?

>>12107217
aha - alpha hydroxy acid
bha - beta hydroxy acid

aha loosens up dead skin, letting cells fall away faster

bha "degunks" pores

aha makes you super sun sensitive, and AFAIK bha not so much, although if you give 2 shits about your skin you should wear sunscreen regardless of weather conditions or treatments you are using

>>12111197
absolutely. make sure you're not applying the BP all over your face, i fucked up with that. use it as spot treatment, shits pretty harsh and reddening, yo.

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How do i rid of ugly spots under my skin

25 y/o male here.

I had acne from the ages of 17-22 and cleared it up with a long course of antibiotics (oxytetracycline) and other BP creams.

However I quit smoking 7 months ago and in the past 5 months-ish its come back, I'm back on antibiotics and BP but how long does anyone think this will last? its not as bad as before but I'd have thought 'quit zits' only lasted 2-3 months.

>>12104561
cetaphil is the devil dont tell me i didnt warn u

>>12111262
what did I tell you lad, should have gone to r/skincareaddiction

>heat up pores in shower
>use cleanser
>use tea tree oil exfoliator
>then after shower when face is dry I use tea tree oil, 3 drops ca and then over to moisturizer

this keeps my face about 8.5/10

is drinking lots of tea as good as drinking water besides the teeth staining

Right, 22y/o UK guy here who does very little to care for his skin.

I've only just taken notice the skin on my forehead really flakes up after I've had a shower, and its probably about time I get some care products to possibly sort that out and just generally look after myself better.

I was thinking I needed some sort of exfoliator but I have nothing else regardless. Could someone recommend some reasonably priced care products from the UK that could start me off?

how true is the sunscreen meme? Is it really a good moisturizer? If I apply it nightly it will get rid of wrinkles? Why wouldnt you just use regular moisturizer instead?

>>12111779

it's actually better assuming there's no sugar in it. Tea isn't like super healthy or anything but it does have antioxidants in it, and occasionally small amounts of caffeine.

>>12111278
why?

>>12111867

why would you use sunscreen at night?

>>12111909

I read that it's a great moisturizer, actually better than most.

>>12108454
they aren't blackheads, they're sebaceous filaments

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what are these dots on my nose and how do I get rid of them?

Do I need to use a toner even if my cleanser's pH is 5.5?

>>12111787
bump

>>12112433
Toners have other uses apart from balancing ph, you don"t NEED one but you should have one anyway

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Does any one knows any routine/product for bacne and how to remove bacne scars ??

>>12112050

underage b&

>>12106434
http://www.allstarhealth.com/en-gb/de_p_ref/17137/gsgb17137/Blistex_Stridex_Daily_Care_Maximum.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GPS&utm_campaign=17137&gclid=CjwKEAiA17LDBRDElqOGq8vR7m8SJAA1AC0_TOjWmwM8WXmRFgP_WLTgWQfqH0zvfBkSOG_Kozj2hhoCqK3w_wcB

I haven't tried it but this is probably your best bet?

These have pretty sweet reviews and have everything in them that Stridex used to also. I'm sure they'd work wonders.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NIP-FAB-Dragons-Blood-Pads/dp/B00OYT1G2Y/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483587183&sr=8-1&keywords=stridex+red

>>12105145
You should apply Sunscreen too.

>>12110284
Any recommendations?

>>12105638
please see:
https://warosu.org/fa/thread/S11553671#p11559274

>>12106549
no need to use stridex if you're just oily. feel free to try some other AHA/BHA product.

>>12107267
you're fucked.

>>12107276
microneedling/dermarolling for the scars.

>>12107351
high-strength BP or Accutane.

>>12107460
BP, Accutane, microneedling.

>>12110021
needle + comedo extractor. really easy procedure. don't waste time on toners and such for closed ones.

>>12110784
2nding Alpha Hydrox

>>12111032
1st paragraph mostly true.
2nd paragraph false.

>>12111055
consider post-inflammatory erythema (PIH), rosacea, dry skin/dermatitis.

>>12111787
dry skin after shower. common. use moisturizer.

>>12104561
can somebody please check my routine.

morning black soap > cerave

night black soap > cerave w/ 3-4 drops of tea tree oil. tea tree oil on spot treatment.

every 3 or 4 days i exfoliate.
i only drink water. 2 liters a day

>>12111242
I apply the weakest 2.5% version of BP to the problem areas of my face. It's the only way to keep clear, otherwise I'll get spots where I'm not applying. I haven't noticed any adverse effects, since I moisturise generously a few mins after applying, as per the acne.org regimen.

>>12114046
>needle + comedo extractor
so literally stab it with a needle?

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why does everyone i see everywhere i go have clear, blemish free skin

except me

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>>12110141
>exfoliating twice a day

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>>12114355
>when a skinlet has acne near me

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>>12114355

>seeing people touch their faces with their bare hands in public, fucking rubbing everywhere and shit
>flawless skin

>meanwhile I moisturize every night, sunscreen, vitamin c etc.
>pih and pimples

>>12114390

is there any reason not to moisturize and exfoliate multiple times a day?

>>12110826
at what times should you be using every product?

>>12114215
yep. check the faq.

My acne is better than ever and is nearly gone, I clean in the morning and evening and exfoliate once every two days
I my last problem is that I sleep on the side of my face, any suggesting how to keep my head up right at night?
Clamps?

>>12114394
kek

>>12114466
Moisturized is fine, but exfoliating multiple times a day is terrible for your skin, it'll inflame your skin and make it extremely dry. You should be exfoliating once every other day.

When i moisturize it makes my skin look really oily afterwards. Anyone have any good moisturizer recommendations to prevent this?

Have a dermaroller on the way, was looking at getting some lidocaine.

It's really expensive at my pharmacy (65$) and it's behind the counter, need pharmacist to give it to you.

This stuff is only 2% lidocaine.

But amazon sells lidocaine for a fraction of the price (10$) and claims to be stronger (5%)

So is the amazon lidocaine all bullshit? Should I go with my local pharma's shit?

>>12116294

I use Biotherm, pretty good stuff. Least oily thing i've tried, although I haven't used too many different products.....

Pretty sure biotherm is top quality stuff tho. ($$)

so i have blackheads on my nose that i picked and squeezed out for awhile. i get that i probably fucked my pores. i dont honestly have bad acne but will a exfoliator -> cleanser -> astringent -> moisturizer regimen help me out or what?

>>12116909

Try this:

If you have a FWD car, then jack up the front end so your wheels are about a foot off the ground. Take a cinder block and put in on the gas pedal. Lie down on your back on a skateboard and roll under the spinning tire. Carefully rub your face against the tire for ~30 seconds or until it starts to tingle. Then moisturize! Do this once every day to 2 days.

>>12116932
hey pal not cool. and actually i was wrong, its sebaceous gland shit, not blackheads.

>>12116942

Nah iuno. Have you tried the aztec mask or any other mask? I haven't but mine's on the way...

How exactly do I incorporate aztec clay into my regimen? What does it do?

>>12116964

similar question:

can I / should I use aztec clay mask after a dermaroll session? (haven't tried either product yet but both are on the way)

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>>12111032
>all of the other products are snake oil that do nothing, mud does nothing, toners/serums are hocus pocus placebos

>>12116964
>>12117116
Aztec clay a shit.
Use dead sea mud, it's got more shit in it to help your skin.
I don't see any reason not to use it after dermarolling desu.
Just make sure you only use it once a week after using a cleanser.

>Step 1: Wash

Get Skin Ready: When starting to clean, open your pores for deeper cleansing by wetting skin well beforehand and then pump a small amount of soap into the palm of your hand.

Get Scrubbing: Use your fingertips to lightly rub the cleanser in circular motions to cover your entire face and neck. Stimulating skin and getting blood and oxygen to circulate means getting your technique down. Start by cleaning your forehead then working your way down to the nose area, then to your cheeks and lastly down to your chin and neck.

Hold it Just a Minute: Before jumping to rinse your face, allow your cleanser to sit on your skin for a moment. This lets it penetrate deeper.

Rinse Away: Rinse well with warm water until all of the cleanser has been removed. You can even splash a bit of cold water onto your face afterwards to help with blood circulation.

Finish Up: When drying afterwards, try not to rub your face with a towel. Blotting or patting dry is best to help prevent from harming your skin.

>Step 2: Tone

Start Toning: To apply toner, wet a dry cotton ball or cotton round with the toner of your choice. Wipe all over your face and neck, and allow to air dry completely. You can use toner day and night, but if your skin is particularly dry you may want to keep it to use just in the evenings.

>Tips

Wash Your Hands: Cleaning your hands before cleansing your face helps to stop the spread of bacteria and contamination to your skin

Use Luke-Warm Water: Using luke-warm water to wash and rinse prevents you from further harming your skin and helps you to maintain moisture

>>12110576
>cream/gel
Neither, use Shave Secret oil. I've entirely sworn off creams and all that, shit's magical.

>>12117153

>Serums

When To Use: Serums a perfect for use day and night after washing and toner use, and before applying a moisturizer.

How to Apply: Use the dropper to place about a pea-sized amount of serum onto your fingertips and smooth all over your face and neck

Only Use A Little - Serums are typically higher in concentration of active ingredients

Does Not Replace Your Moisturizer - Don’t depend on a serum to act just as a moisturizer - it can help to retain more moisture, but not add moisture

Let it Dry - Make sure your skin has dried after applying your serum before you go to put on your moisturizer over it

>>12117159

>Moisturizers and Creams

Good For Day and Night: Lighter lotions are perfect for all day use, while thicker creams can be best put to use in the evening before bed

Applying: When applying, use gentle dabbing and spreading motions with your fingertips and be sure to cover both your face and neck

Complimenting: Find a moisturizer for day that compliments well with a cream for the evening (i.e. both have active ingredients to reduce wrinkles)

Knowing: Be sure to save lotions that include retinol for use before bed - it can be harmful to your skin when exposed to the sun

>Masks

Softens & Moisturizes: Minerals, such as sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium nourish and soften the skin

When To Fit This Step In: Mud masks are best to use after washing and before toning

Use Caution: You don't have to wait for it to fully dry before removing and limit use to once a week - this can help avoid excess dryness of your skin

Be Gentle - Don’t scrub the mask off to avoid harming skin

Add Some Pure Oil - Use a drop of pure organic oil (like Jojoba or Argan) in your mask to give it a moisture boost

Try Not to Lay It On Too Thick - This can cause your mask not to dry or absorb into skin properly

List of oils and their make up and comedogenic (likelihood of causing break-outs) level: http://www.holistichealthherbalist.com/complete-list-of-comedogenic-oils/

anyone have suggestions on a coloured moisturizer that I can use to cover up acne when not using concealer? pretty pale skin tone

>>12104907
cetaphil is good for their cleansers, their lotions are greasy and make me break out. cerave is amazing if you want something non greasy and very safe from a break out stand point

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help pls (1/2)

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>>12117956

2/2

>>12117956

I think it's a mix of acne, acne scars, shaving bumps, shaving irritation...

Dumb question: I'm currently on a benzoyl peroxide-based (5%) treatment for mild acne and today I just got my Stridex: would it be wise to use both of them at the same time? Could I alternate between benzoyle peroxide and Stridex?

I have this hard white lump that's under some skin beneath my nose, I can't seem to pop it and it's getting more noticeable what do I do? I'm thinking about lancing it with a needle or whatever that technique is. BHA didn't help

>>12104741

I went on accutane 30mg for a week, acne cleared up instantly and didn't come back for 6 months.

Wish I'd taken it when I was 13/14, didn't leave the house for like two years cause of acne.

I've only got a few pimples now because of shaving and eating chocolate over Xmas.

>>12106444
check if you're putting your hand to hold your head there too much

>>12105213
Sounds like cystic acne. Go see a dermatologist.

>>12105436
Colorescience makes a powder sunscreen that's godlike, and they have dark tinted as well as colorless powders. Ulta started carrying some of their stuff but they don't have the full line yet, so check out Amazon.

What's a good way to deal with rosy cheeks?

I have pretty mild acne, however I am still very annoyed by it. I've tried everything and I feel like I got the skincare routine and diet down, however ot still does not dissapear.

No doctor would perscribe me meds for it, what can I do to fix it?

>>12106444
Could also be from shaving, i used to get it there a day or two after getting a close shave. Switching to a safety razor helped the problem a ton

Can anyone help on my routine? I think this should be good

>Morning
Stridex red box
Cetaphil oily skin cleanser
Boscia Clear Complexion Tonic (toner)
Eucerin Calming Daily Moisturiser
Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen SPF50

>Evening
Stridex red box
Cetaphil oily skin cleanser
Boscia Clear Complexion Tonic (toner)
Eucerin Calming Daily Moisturiser

>Twice a week
Aztec clay mask

>>12117153
>>12117159
>>12117164
That's a very helpful tips anon.Thank you!

>>12104561
Anybody here tried laser treatment for acne scars?

Any recommendations for a prescription free Retinoids based gel/cream that work against acne?

I am too autistic to ask my doctor for anti-acne products, last time she asked me if I had a girlfriend, and when I said no she started talking about how girls don't care about acne. She probably thought I was a virgin. (I am not)

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why won't the redness around my nose ever disappear? it started like 6 months ago for no reason. it's most visible after contact with water. it's not dryness, it itches a bit.
i've tried pretty much every cream/lotion that deals with skin irritation/eczema but nothing has worked. what could it be?

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>anno MMXVII
>not wearing light therapy anti-acne serial killer masks

Anyone know how to improve facial definition for people with pale skin? I feel like the details of my face are invisible because of how white I am, but tanning seems awful.

>>12119117
do you have eczema? sometimes during the colder months my eczema acts up around the bottom of my nose a bit

its probably just the cold weather. i would recommend a mild steroid cream and see if that works. no guarantees but it helps with my eczema

>>12119117
Check for rosacea

>>12119360
>do you have eczema?
i think i have had it, but it always went away. i have tried steroid creams but they don't seem to work

>>12119392
my mother has it actually, but i'm a 21 male and i have heard it's unlikely i have it

>>12118899
>using the stridex pads before your cleanser
why tho

>>12108448
The melanin in the darkest skin will provide you with an SPF of about 14 (about 4 for the lightest skin), while the daily recommended SPF is at least 30.

So, while there's some truth to it, everybody should definitely use sunscreen

>>12108446
>>12119581

>>12110784
The Ordinary lactic acid is stupidly cheap

>>12119412

So should I go cleanser, pads, toner, moisturiser?

>>12119663
any good supplements or vitamins for the skin? takind d3 and fish oil

>>12119663
Yes
>>12119743
Vitamin A, B complex, C, E, and K

>>12119766
>b complex
isn't a good multivitamin + maybe b12 good enough?

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>>12105239
This anon here, I sent my refund request to amazon and they just told me to keep it since I really don't return much and it was probably not worth their time. I decided to start my routine with the hydrating cleanser and new stridex pads I got since I have some clogged pores/closed commedones.

My initial impression of this cleaner is that it didn't leave my face feeling ANY cleaner or anything. Felt pretty much exactly how it did beforehand. I'm sure I'll know within a couple of days if this is helping my skin or not. I should have taken a picture or something right beforehand. Will post results as I go.

>tfw dandruff oiut the ass
>tfw no poo doesnt work
>tfw head and shoulders doesnt work
>tfw regular shampoo doesnt work
>tfw baby shampoo doesnt work
>tfw coconut oil doesnt work
>tfw argain oil doesnt work
>tfw dermatologist just keeps giving me shitty over the counter shampoo for dandruff that doesnt work no matter how much i complain
im honestly about to buzz this shit off

>>12120037

Shitty man. Had bad dandruff before when I was like 12 or 13. Told my mom about it. She bought me some dandruff shampoo- wasn't head and shoulders- it was blue liquid though- smelled horrible- and was off the shelf.

Dandruff went away after a week and i've never had a dandruff problem again...

Not to rub it in your face, but maybe try looking for that blue shit.

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What can I do to improve my look, both overall and with skin.

I wash my face a few times a day, apply lotion, exfoliate often and shave most days.

thanks for the help in advance

>>12120337

Selsun Blue?

>>12120369
hair? maybe
looks like you're frowning :/

>>12120388

Ah, yeah that was probably it.

>>12104561
>1 oz. of cum daily at night
would it work?

>>12120389
oh not really. My teeth are a little crooked and I haven't started my invisaline yet so i try not to smile lol

>>12120337
>>12120388
thanks m8s, heres hoping this is the one

>>12120463
try this as well http://www.neutrogena.com/category/hair/t-gel-.do

anyone use a BB cream or anything I can use daily to cover up acne/scars? looking for something that isn't greasy or heavy

>>12117141
what does a toner/serum do? genuinally curious im knew at the facial game and just use cleanser exfolatior and moistorizer what are those two aforementioned products good for?

help me out senpai

>>12120438
only if applied inside the anal cavity

my skin is finally starting to clear up by quite a bit and I barely get any breakouts anymore, really happy :))))))))

what the fuck can i do for post acne red marks that wont go away? i already use a cleanser, moisturize/sunscreen, and an exfoliant everyday.

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What does /fa/ think of Clarisonic? I found the $400 one for $100

>>12121812
https://warosu.org/fa/thread/S11390845#p11399769

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How legit is MT2 for tanning? I wanna achieve something like pic related.

Anybody here have experience with chronic hives / (chronic idiopathic urticaria). I've had the same shitty hives all over my body for about a month now and i've ruled out all environmental factors. It's getting to the point where I'm growing legitimately depressed since they wont go away, the way they look and the pain - which is a common side effect I hear. I am out of the country atm but will go to a doctor as soon as I get back. I had the hives before I left the country, for the record, but I thought they'd go away - so it has nothing to do with travelling. Anyone with a similar experience, any words of comfort?

>>12105239
>>12119997
The hydrating cleanser doesn't cleanse very well, it won't take off sunscreen (and makeup if you're a gril). It also makes a lot of people break out due to fatty alcohols.

>>12105436
try amazon for some japanese/korean kinds
i'm white but i use the biore watery essence 50spf, its like 8 dollars
makes your face feel very soft and no white cast at all, no heavy scent either

>>12107267
1. they prob aren't blackheads, everyone gets sebaceous filaments on their nose which are basically eternal harmless blackheads. trying to remove them physically like squeezing or those shitty nose strips will make them come back
2. you cant fix any skin issue without buying skincare products what are you even saying. if you dont want to be seen buying skincare products for some weird ass reason you can find them on amazon
3. massaging your nose with a mineral oil or non-comedogenic oil helps loosen up the sebum in your pores and helps get them out (google oil cleansing) and using bha products like stridex pads can help minimize your pores so your SF's are less visible

>>12108454
>>12112050
>>12116909
directing to my other post about these
>>12123281

>>12111867
sunscreen doesn't get rid of wrinkles it prevents them bc sun damage is a large part of why skin wrinkles
wear sunscreen in the day and just use a normal moisturizer at night

What is the general consensus on Noxzema products?

>>12123281
>they prob aren't blackheads

They probably are /either/ blackheads or sebaceous filaments, as both kinds are common in the nose area and overall T-zone. You can't tell without a close inspection.

>>12122870
The substance itself is completely legit. It works for most people who try it.

Three main issues:
- The market for it is completely uncontrolled, so you can't know for sure that you're getting the actual substance when buying "Melanotan-II".
- The pigmentation created by MTII may be distributed in a nonuniform way over your body. Once it's there, it will take months to fade.
- The substance hasn't been documented in a rigorous way, and therefore we don't know about eventual serious long-term side effects. Skin cancer? Hormone disorders? Permanent sexual dysfunction? Can't tell.

>>12111753
This works great. About to do it rn actually.

>>12113346
Go outside and expose it some. I did this last summer and it cleared most of the leftover spots. Had some on my shoulders but I think it was just from sunburn.

Is Cetaphil safe when it has things like Parabens in it?

im just going to share some things that helped me get rid of my acne (especially in the wintertime when it's so dry):

>using a humidifier
>sleeping on my back and not letting my face touch my pillowcases
>switching to a toothpaste without sulfates in it
>taking shorter and less hot showers
>putting on extra moisturizer at night
>drinking half to a full gallon of water a day

the humidifier especially helped me because i was breaking out badly from the dry and cold air

>>12124935
Hej STHLM!! följt dina trådar ett tag, och undrar om du har några toners/exfoliators du kan rekommendera som finns tillgängliga i sverige? super osugen att beställa från usa/eng/etc då jag åkt på riktigt hårda smällar från tullen tidigare.
f.öv är du bäst på /fa/ <3

>>12117956
>>12117959
Make sure your razor isn't dull and take your time with shaving. Use a high quality shaving cream or coconut oil in addition to your shaving cream. Moisturize with additional bit of coconut oil (~dime size, just enough for the skin to not feel dry). Tea tree oil has seriously helped my acne, I put some witch hazel on a cotton pad and rub that all over my face and then a bit of tea tree oil on my problem areas (don't use too much or it will burn). Also drink water and change your pillowcases regularly (you can use t shirts). I like to wash my face with black soap too, the kind for acne. All of the products I mentioned are inexpensive btw.

>>12110826
you forgot a sunscreen enjoy skin cancer and premature aging

>>12111922
sunscreen isn't a moisturizer it's an ingredient in some moisturizers and will clog your pores if you sleep in it.

>>12116294
get a moisturizer that is "mattefying"

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Anyone else dry brushing? I started last week and my skin already feels smoother and less flaky. Any recommendations for body moisturizer or oil? Been using pic related but it feels waxy lately

>>12119581
I wouldn't doubt that beyond more protection, there's also better mechanisms to repair sun damage. I could be wrong though

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Is BB Cream just a huge asian meme thing or is it actually beneficial to wear it? If it is, what are some recommended brands?

>>12126280
>makeup
>exclusively Asian thing

??????

>>12117956
>BB Cream
dont shave against the grain dude. use a clean fresh sharp razor blade. use foam. wash after and moisturise.

>>12126745
reminds of the days when i had a roomate who used a disposable razor for 6months.

>>12111753
>tea tree oil
hopefully you're not a guy

why the fuck am i so itchy when i get out of the shower, i take cold showers, use the rough side of the loofah, and use sensitive skin soap.

please help

>>12126725
nah i just see a lot of mentions of it on chinese tv

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Started accutane 4 weeks ago, spots are less frequent and hyperpigmentation is fading.
Feels good lads

Has anyone tried taking zinc?

>>12127249
Use some lotion pham.

>>12125956
Would a hairbrush work for dry brushing, or do you need a fancy sort of brush for it?

>>12125710
>>12126745

Yeah ditched the disposable about a year and a half ago. Shaved with a DE for a bit, then grew a beard for like a year.

Shaving with a new DE, still getting used to it maybe. I am using a fresh blade every time (they're cheap). But I have been doing a triple pass (with, across, then against the grain)...

Using provaso soap bowl with a brush. Have used coco oil before, sometimes forget.

It might be that the skin is already a bit bumpy there due to acne scarring that makes it so difficult.

Gonna try skipping that third pass, using coco oil every time, oh and just today I started using witch hazel before my aftershave balm.

I also just dermarolled today for the first time so can't update pic quite yet-face all red now (used .5 mm) but I do think the witch hazel went okay.

>>12113387
Nip and Fab are the shit, makes a difference to your skin within a week of use.

Good lip balm / chapstick for acne prone skin?

>>12104561
can vyvanse affect skin negatively? recently prescribed and my up-until-now perfect skin has a few pimples

>>12108483
what is the benefit of scrubbing with a super hot washcloth in the shower? why use the heat?

>>12109688
cut soda lmao

>>12110576
bump want to find a good shaving cream

anyone have experience using honey on the face? is it useful?

>>12128511
Yes, amphetamines are known to cause pimples, that's why you see methheads with shit skin

>>12114355
Because you're not looking closely

>>12113346
I'm going to be trialing this come next payday, /r/skincare goes nuts for this stuff apparently.

http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/Glycolic-Body-Lotion_p_97.html

How do I fix sebaceous filaments? I believe that's what it is called

>>12119322
I've always wanted my housemate walking in on me jerking off wondering why I'm wearing a Jason Vorheese mask attempting to clear my acne.

No idea if this is the right thread, buit maybe you'll be able to help.

I'm struggling with skin around my fingernails. It 24/7 gets dry, jagged. I'm trying to cut it, but it keeps getting jagged, catches on clothes and rips. Then I'm left with little scabs and the circle begins anew.

I've tried drowning my fingers in heavy skin regeneration creme (same one mechanics use to moisturize hands after detergent, acid or brake fluid contact) for a few days, but it didnt help.

Should I try olive or something? Have no idea what to do and it looks disgusting.

>acne gone
>red marks and craters everywhere give the illusion I still have acne
>too poor for cosmetic surgery
I'm fucking aren't I

>>12129025
You don't need cosmetic surgury you retard, learn what retinoids are and use them. Maintain a healthy diet in addition and the shit goes away.

if i have mild acne but not cystic is it a good idea to go on accutane? i have tried everything, im even on an oral antibiotic rn but it's not working at all. I've been going to a dermatologist for like 3 years and have not seen results.

I just realized I fucked up in using retinoids the entire time.

Will it be more effective if I start actually applying 20-30 minutes after washing my face instead of right after?

Should I do my morning routine right after waking up, or wait a couple hours till after I go to the gym?

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>>12111234
I love paulaschoice bha liquid exfoliant. (also they make amazing retinol products for the price)

>>12110086
for the aftermath, bio-oil gradually gets rid of the scars caused by ingrowns. Girls use it on their bikini line all the time

>>12110105
prep h (seriously)

>>12129166
If you've tried a RX cleanser with sulfur, a RX topical retinoid, an oral antibiotic (tetracycline class), and a RX topical antibiotic (clindamycin, etc.), then I'd say it might be time for you to go on isotretinoin (Accutane was a brand name that is now discontinued, don't know why people still say it).

>>12120904
Toners are applied after cleanser to re-balance the ph level. Cleansers remove oil and dirt from your skin, but this also includes "good", natural oils that your face needs to protect itself. Harsher cleansers can strip away a lot of oil, and when you skin feels a lack of oil it can start to over produce to compensate for the oil that is being stripped off. This can lead to excessive oil production and oilier skin in general, which can lead to pimples, blackheads, and can lead to looking shiny and greasy. Some cleansers are harsher than others and not all need toners to accompany them. r/skincareaddiction has a spreadsheet floating around with tons of products and their ph levels if you're curious.

See >>12117159 for serums.

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I have a redness on my cheeks that go down to my neck. Is there anything I can use to reduce it? It's acne scaring or a rash just redness.

If I'm only going to use stridex once a day would morning or night be better?

>>12130004
yeah i've done all of those.

how bad is this gonna be?
can any1 give me the lowdown on accutane?

Can't go to the store for about a week, but my forehead is getting really dry in the cold. What can I do to keep it moisturized until I can buy real moisturizer?

>>12131051
Side effects and their severity change with dosage.
Desert-tier lips and a dry, flaky face are to be expected.
Blood needs to be drawn once every 6 weeks or something.

What do I do about my fucking sweaty hands?

Anyone know any strong antiperspirants for a guy? I sweat just barely walking out the door on warm days

Should I shave before or after my facial routine?

I'm new at this. Here's what I've been doing recently for my face:

- Cold or warm water face splash
- Using this cleanser: Nivea Daily Essentials Crème Care Cleansing Cream Wash
- Washing the face, again with cold or warm water
- Applying Nivea Men Creme

Sometimes I also use an anti inflammatory cream to help with redness around nose area. It works, but the redness reappears very soon.
When showering I use this shower gel: Nivea Men Sensitive Shower Gel
Rarely, I put Vaseline on my face.

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guys please help. Only 24 and feel like I have really bad Nasolabial Folds and Tear Troughs for my age and I don't know what to do. Regardless of how much skin care and good diet I do I still look like shit and like I'm going on 30. I don't want this.

>>12125428
checka:

https://reddit.com/r/NordicSkinCare/comments/34f24n/the_ultimate_list_of_swedish_skincare/

det mesta på den listan är okej/bra.
samt:

http://www.tullverket.se/innehallao/i/internethandel/internethandelbestallavarorfranettannatland.4.3a7ecf261459ea29e006dc.html

Amazon.de är ett bra alternativ inom EU; iHerb är bra om du beställer under tullens gränser för tullavgifter.

annars kan du bara gå in på random Åhléns/apotek och fråga runt.

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Just bought this, anyone try any of these? I have sensitive skin

>>12133176
>arriving tomorrow by 8pm
>no yet shipped

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Hey guys, I'm 28 and I've been using Minoxidil for a year and I've started noticing that I'm starting to look old rapidly. I've always been known for my good skin and a baby face, but now fine lines on my forehead appeared. Never had those before! Didn't even get them as I lift my eyebrows, but now they are just there. Not very visible, but still. Also wrinkles in mouth and eyes area. Maybe I'm just starting to get old rapidly, but I'm thinking minoxidil might have sped up the process by inhibiting collagen. There was one study that proved that effect. I don't think I'm ready to get off min, I'll just lower the dosage for now...

What skin care products can I use to slow down the aging and make up for inhibiting collagen and not keeping my skin dry?

What kind of sunscreen should I buy and do I apply it everyday? Won't my face be all shiny and oily? Is vitamin C serum good for slowing down aging and resucing the appearing fine lines? Or can I try Retin A? What would be a good routine?

Best options to buy online in the UK, simple men routine: cleanser, toner, bha, moisturiser?

Are Men-Ü and no.7 valid brands?

>>12127873
You need a boar bristle brush for skin. I got one on Amazon for $10

What's the best facial mosturizer I can get for about 20 dollars?

>>12135358
Nut on your face from your Neighbour

>>12105145
This. Except I face mask 2-3 times a week.
I also daily condition instead of shampoo.