'not sure about details but there was amendment recently to a last year regulation placing restrictions on certain actives
retinol products are gonna get cucked to 0,3% max after 1st November 2025 I think

https://coslaw.eu/new-amendment-to-cosmetics-regulation-retinol-and-other-substances-banned-or-restricted-in-cosmetics/
https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/future-restrictions-on-key-skin-care-ingredients-in';

'>>18080807
oh and this is regarding EU market, forgot to mention';

'Usually forget/too lazy to do it, but:

morning:
- cleanser/soap in shower
- EltaMD UV Daily Tinted

night:
- cleanser
- TriLuma for melasma
- Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair (has retinol and vitamin C, the ONLY two ingredients scientifically proven to reduce aging)
- CeraVe PM or Aquaphor if I'm still feeling dry

As for shaving balls, just use a trimmer with a guard bruh';

'>>18080800
I start by washing my face once a day in the shower
>Irish Spring Soap [Preferably moisture blast]
And then I apply Nivea Intense Healing lotion to my face after I shower, as I believe normal moisturizer always smells weird.
To shave my balls I first trim with a short guard attachment on trimmers, not full on barber clippers. This will make it easier. I then will use soap, not shaving cream in the shower and a regular cartridge razor to smooth them.
Never use a foil electric razor on your balls, as I've gotten my nut skin sucked in.';

'>>18079483
not sure, maybe use less exfoliant
>>18079614
i think people mostly use cerave and the ordinary, theres also neutrogena and olay
you might want to watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrMQaau4S_0
>>18080009
good question
been using electric trimmer for this but my balls' hair is too thick and they get often ripped off with the hair base
>>18080151
this is fine, im not sure what SA content is there but if its low, look for something with 2%
i think neutrogena has body exfoliants? it was red and orange bottle iirc
leave it on for a minute or two
>>18080822
cool routine but
>retinol and vitamin C, the ONLY two ingredients scientifically proven to reduce aging
glycolic acid and other AHAs are good too
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocd.13570
>trimmer with a guard
yeah need to find one that can handle thick hair
>>18080826
>Never use a foil electric razor on your balls, as I've gotten my nut skin sucked in.
just thinking about it hurts';

'>>18080822
>>18080826
>>18080942
Men stop shaving your junk. The natural look is back in';

'>>18080807
lucky me already having tretinoin';

'>>18079614
The new Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion. Would also consider Differin if you're in the US.';

'I recently got CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment and CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and tried them out yesterday. I put the treatment on first then let it dry and did my hair, then I put the moisturizer on and it left behind coagulated residue of white bits on parts of my face. Am I applying them right or whats going on?';

'My skin is terrible and keeps getting worse...';

'>>18081229
Stop chowing down on goyfeed and eat your vegetables';

'Hot weather coming up. Recommend me a sun protection that doesn't feel disgusting.';

'>>18081020
bullshit, trim the hair, don't shave. Best outcome.';

'>>18081317
Ray Bans or something';

'>>18081229
go to a dermatologist if you must, make every goddamn consumerist shit product work in your favor because women exist and they suck by their nature. Shit, you sound like you need to go to a salon too, they are miracle workers with facial hair.';

'>>18081334
The stuff with 666 in the barcode actually works better. Many of these healing potions contain devils on the packaging. Be careful out there you piece of shit niggers.';

'>>18081276
It's not that, it's some kind of allergic reaction. It's like every day, more and more bugs are biting my scalp... new spots that look like bites keep popping up, but there's no bugs. I've never seen any of felt any biting me. Also, the spots don't itch that bad. I suspect its a reaction to some soap I tried, but I stopped using it over a week ago The only other thing I can think of that I changed recently is I started using a nasal spray for allergies, but I doubt that's causing reactions on my skin...
>>18081334
I'd go to a dermatologist, or at least urgent care, but I have cheap shit obamacare right now since I'm unemployed... but did you mean to reply to me? idk about facial hair';

'Anyone struggle with seborrheic dermatitis? Fucking hate it. I can go at most 5 days before I start flaring up again. Then I need to reapply my creams and it just keeps repeating every time.';

'>>18081370
lol unemployed fucks git rekt, even the young guys get fucking btfo by 30+ chads like me';

'>>18081470
I'm 36';

'Well it took some time for me to work up the balls (heh) do to this >>17996381 and it's been a few weeks since I did the freezing and it didn't do anything to the cyst. The skin blistered and scabbed over like it was supposed to but after the few weeks I was supposed to wait, the scab just fell off and the cyst is completely intact, it doesn't feel numb or show any signs of falling off. At least it didn't damage my dick or anything but there's still a cyst bulging out the side of my penis. I think there's too much blood circulation around the cyst because it's on my penis so it won't die easily from absurdly cold temperatures. Seeing a dermatologist is probably the only way to get rid of it, but that's incredibly embarrassing, and I'm not too far off from just giving up on trying to escape inceldom altogether and just buy a sex doll so I can pretend she's my girlfriend like in that one Ryan Gosling movie.

Also does anyone know if I should use normal bath soap or facial cleanser on my neck? I've had some acne that's not going away on my neck and I switched from washing it with normal bath soap to facial cleanser but that has only slightly reduced it.';

'>>18081338
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A69BertdSt4';

'>>18081419
I suffered for years then went to the dermatologist, she gave me the list of usual products and i went down them 1 by 1 until i tried tgel (tar) shampoo, and i havent had any dandruff, itching or redness since, its been 2-3 years now. Too bad Neutrogena just discontinued it, but Amazon basics just came out with their own version for half the price.';

'Anyone have any chemical exfoliant recs? I tried The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Paula's Choice' BHA, Youth to the People's kombucha toner, and Krave Kale-lalu-yAHA

Krave was too weak
Ordinary was too strong
Kombucha toner was too sticky for leave on
Paulas choice worked great but smells like rotting flesh';

'I keep having allergic reactions to everything I put on my face. I’ve tried hypoallergenic moisturizer and sunscreen to no avail. I almost feel like it’s creating a film that makes pollen and dust stick to me and inflames my allergies. Is that even possible? I don’t know what else to do other than stop using anything entirely.';

'>>18081020
>stop shaving your junk
nonsense, this is shota maintenance general';

'>>18081229
>>18081370
post pic someone might help
>>18081317
cerave am spf30, beauty of joseon spf50
check out youtube sunscreen reviews, that way you can see how shiny it is after applying
>>18081330
true
>>18081484
good to hear you are alright

use cleanser but cleansers are not that great against acne so you might want to add something that can be left on skin. a moisturizer with niacinamide (perhaps something that you already own?) or a product with salicylic acid (i think you have something with SA from previous thread?)
>>18081556
nice. i recently got rid of my dandruff too using Ducray Kelual DS shampoo.
>>18081562
are you looking for an AHA or BHA exfoliator?
>>18081863
consider going to a doc';

'>>18080800

AM:
Cleanser - Dermol 500
Moisturiser - Dermol 500

PM:
Cleanser - Dermol 500
Moisturiser - Dermol 500

I have eczema, what am I missing and what should I use for my skincare?

I also need recommendations on how to shave what I should use to shave my face, body and genital area please.';

'>>18081895
>post pic someone might help
I would, but I don't want to get banned for posting something so disgusting. It seems to actually finally be turning for the better anyway. Most of the spots have scabbed over... only a few big lumps left.';

'>>18080826
Stop using soap on your face. Or at least switch to dove bar.';

'>>18081195
>moisturizer on and it left behind coagulated residue of white bits on parts of my face. Am I applying them right or whats going on?
Its usually called pilling when that happens.
It could be some interaction between the acne gell and the sunscreen/ moisturizer.
It could just be the sunscreen is crappy i haven't tried it myself.
If you don't have a more extensive routine i would put the acne gel on at night when you wash the sunscreen off and just toss some light lotion on top of it like cerave daily moisturizing lotion.
Then in the morning you can rinse your face with water and just put the cerave am moisturizer/ sunscreen on.
You could also try a different sunscreen.
Buy some skin aqua uv super gel or nivea sun protect water gel on Amazon or ebay and try that.';

'>>18081317
>Recommend me a sun protection that doesn't feel disgusting.
Japanese or Korean, look for YouTube videos where people cover how they look dried or what skintypes they work best for.
They just are so much lighter and less greasy then even the expensive American sunscreens. They also work better and give you less cancer (probably)';

'>>18081562
the ordinary 7% gylolic acid toner
Neutrogena skin perfecting toner (sensitive skin version) which is AHA and PHA.
Or Neutrogena 10% glycolic acid overnight peel
I liked the skin perfecting toner, it seemed effective without being too irritating and it didn't stink like some glycolic acid gel stuff i got.
I would suggest using it every 2-3 days at first instead of daily, i didn't feel the need to use it more often then that. I just pour some into my palm and then dab it onto my face with my fingers instead of pouring a bunch on a cotton pad. You can adjust how strong it is by using more or less liquid.';

'>>18081863
Try using nothing but vanicream facial cleanser and vanicream facial moisturizer. They are extremely simple clinical formulas with the minimum ingredients possible for people with bad skin problems. They are basically the default brand that dermatologists will suggest for people that struggle with other products. I know a few people that had problems with other products and have good luck with vanicream stuff. Ive been using their shampoo and conditioner for ages because im allergic to some newer ingredient that is used in lots of shampoos.
If those don't work see a doctor.';

'>>18081937
Anyone, please?';

'>>18081937
>Dermol 500
Why the fuck are brits so obsessed with using paraffin in skincare products?
>>18082168
Sorry m8 i don't know shit about ezcema
That demerol stuff sounds nasty but if it works i wouldn't fuck with it
My understanding is dealing with eczema involves trying a bunch of different products until you find something that keeps things under control and then sticking with it.
You could try getting a Zinc pyrithione soap bar and washing your face with that then following up with a regular light lotion like cerave daily moisturizing lotion or CeraVe pm daily facial moisturizer.
The Zinc pyrithione will get you your anti bacterial / anti fungal action without having to use some shit with benzalkonium chloride like the demerol on your face.
The also make Zinc pyrithione lotion if the soap bars are too harsh.
But like i said i don't know shit about about eczema
>Shaving
Get a trimmer, this one is cheap and good
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805773526791.html?
If you really feel the need to shave (i wouldn't recommend it, fucking ball hair stubble rubbing on your sac and inner thigh sucks) just get a can of shaving cream and some disposable two blade bics. Easier if you trim first if the hair is long.';

'>>18082189
I thought it had paraffin, ffs I did ask my doctor for non-clogging moisturiser.

I've only been put on it yesterday, epderm, E45 etc. don't work well with my skin.

Ok thank you for trying anyway.';

'>>18082196
I think the argument with things like paraffin and petrolatum is that even though they are occlusive they are made up of bits that are too big to actually clog pores. Ive definitely gotten away with putting Vaseline on my face before without it getting clogged up';

'>>18082205
That may be the case but they still trap oil and sweat on the skin doesn't it so it would still cause irritation to my skin.';

'what the fuck is this
applied 10% AHA 2% BHA serum and cerave pm
hope that shit goes away';

'>>18080800
Does Placentrax Gel do anything? I bought it for a small scar under my eye that is taking too long to go away.';

'>>18082299
Look like scabies anon. I had them before. Sucked';

'>>18082300
Based based based
No fuckin clue if it does work but holy shit is it the most based product on the market.
Placenta extracted from the umbilical cords of indian peasants who are probably offered $2-3 dollars for it while at the hospital giving birth.
A helpful stamp on the box telling you that its free of hiv antibodies
Im convinced that every chinese woman uses that stuff constantly';

'>>18082321
Should I just use it on my entire face?';

'>>18082331
Fuck yes
Its apparently sold for wound healing and treating burns but I'm pretty sure it's mostly actually purchased and used for cosmetic purposes.
Just stick with the topical stuff and stay away from the injectable vials of it.
Ive wanted to buy some for a while but my usual indian pharmacy site i buy tretinoin from doesn't stock it
The Koreans go through all the effort of cloning stem cells from foreskins to make their equivalent products. In the west they use bullshit like "apple stem cells" because Westerners are too squeamish. But just full on freshly squeezed placenta joice has gotta top all that shit by miles';

'>>18082339
My Indian friend brought me 3 tubes. Love that lil nigga';

'>>18082360
Nice, it's not too hard to find for sale online if you look around some.
If you search the product name and then jump over to image results a bunch of the top ones will be international pharmacy websites that will ship wherever. My current one has me pay in digital Amazon gift cards lol.';

'What is the optimal diet to achieve good skin?';

'>>18082424
The posters here that insist diet is all that matters are quite silent when it comes to actually giving advice on what a good diet is.
Eat lots of meat and vegetables. Try and eat meats with a high collagen content (no idea if this actually improves you skin but it doesn't hurt)
Avoid refined sugar
Take a multivitamin
Eat foods with antioxidants occasionally
I don't think diet matters as much as people claim once you get beyond diets that are so shitty you end up with vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
Im sure if you look up foods that are good for your skin you will find a bunch of people shilling meme "superfoods" like acai berry or seamoss gel or whatever the latest meme is this week and very little with actual hard data behind it.
Basically don't eat nothing but processed junkfood, eat meat, eat fruit, don't be an alcoholic, don't drink shitloads of soda, ignore people shilling meme diets.';

'I'm new to skincare and recently tried using benzoyl peroxide because it seems to be recommended everywhere. It ended causing my skin to be really red and kind of itchy the next day. Did I do something wrong or does my skin just not react well with it?';

'>>18080800
Is the merkur 34c still the best razor?';

'so we can assume everything on this to be outdated?';

'is this good enough? what am i missing as a beginner. im trying to expand step by step and see what works. i do have rosy cheeks from rosacea since childhood and am also prone to random blemishes / dryness around my nose';

'>>18082683
Benzoyl peroxide is can be pretty irritating.
How strong is the one you got?
Use less (pea sized amount)
Start out applying it every third day instead of daily
See how it goes
If you can't tolerate it get a weaker concentration
Neutrogena makes a 2% one
Or get a 5% one (assuming yours is closer to 10%)
You just gotta keep using it for a while and see if irritation goes away
It's pretty normal for you to have dry peeling skin, itchy ness and irritation when you start using it
Also hopefully you are using a facial moisturizer, without it you don't stand a chance';

'>>18082862
>rosacea
Try azelaic acid, assuming its not prescription only in your country
It really stings the first couple times you put it on, that's normal, it's a good anti inflammatory for skin without the negative side effects you get with shit like topical steroid creams';

'>>18082874
>How strong is the one you got?
2.5%
>Use less (pea sized amount)
I definitely used too much
>Also hopefully you are using a facial moisturizer, without it you don't stand a chance
And there it is lmao
Thanks for the help';

'>>18082862
SPF 50+ sunscreen. Also, that CeraVe moisturizer is really heavy. Are you sure you need it? And azelaic acid works for rosacea as the other anon said.

AM
>gentle cleanser or splash with water
>moisturizer
>sunscreen

PM
>cleanser
>azelaic acid
>moisturizer';

'>>18080800
>http
retard general?';

'>>18082683
I used to use benzoyl peroxide daily, I stopped doing it daily and it's gotten better. Actually I haven't touched it at all but it's good to use once in the morning every couple days if you feel like you need something more that day.';

'>>18081937
>>18082168
idk but watch this, hope it helps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQDVGKeS-A
>>18082080
oke, good luck. there was nasty shit posted here before so dont worry
>>18082321
>>18082339
nice blog post. great insight
>>18082424
stop eating anything with added sugar, dairy or processed food. i guess you could follow anti inflammatory or DASH diet for ideas what to eat though they are designed for something else
>>18082860
anyone can update it or suggest other sources desu. the sticky is copied from archived skincare threads. i added skinacea links this time and will probably add a few youtube channels next thread. it is not something set in stone forever; some anons suggested to make it hygiene general too and the gods have approved the new way of things.

its tough to maintain skincare recommendations because products get reformulated on yearly basis (especially korean stuff) and something that was holy grail for many can become complete garbage. some products are formulated differently depending on a region (like nivea cream). there is also law aspect like >>18080807.
many products are not available everywhere. 80% sunscreens that are discussed here are not available in my region. and lastly, price - paulas choice stuff is extremely overpriced here compared to literally anything

for product recommendations its best to visit plebbit skincare sections, i think they organized it by year
>>18082862
it would be best for you to define your goals and skin issues, unless its just rosy cheeks. add your age and then we can advise better. but yeah >>18083187 is the way
>>18083178
BP is drying af, consider heavier moisturizer in pm routine
>>18083382
i bombed my face a year ago with BP and azelaic acid. then i stopped, started actual skincare with cerave pm + resurfacing retinol serum and it was best change ever for me. not downplaying efficacy of BP or azelaic acid as they are great, but the latter worked better for my acne. gotta listen to your skin';

'>>18081195
I also experience this with CeraVe AM. I'm just washing my face with water right now and nothing else. I've noticed less "pilling" by not letting my face completely dry before applying it. So I wash with water then I wait around 30-60 seconds for it to dry naturally before applying. Noticeable improvement for me.';

'>>18082699
What are your goals by switching to a safety razor?';

'>>18082683
Some people are sensitive to BP regardless of the percentage. I experience the same thing. I use differin instead';

'so whats the point of using otc retinoids if its like 2% as strong as prescribed retinols?';

'>>18082369
link?';

'>>18085076
I spelled out how to find them but fine
I haven't used this site personally but it seems like the typical overseas pharmacy deal.
https://www.allgenericcure.com/p/placentrex-gel/
You can usually find posts either on reddit or scamadvisor about sites like this to make sure they are legit.
Ive used several sites like this in the last few years and they all have worked fine, payment usually requires something annoying like zelle but they just work and your stuff comes in a week or two.';

'>>18080807
>>18080815
Are there gonna be any restrictions on bringing it with you luggage from outside the EU when you return from vacation?

I like to travel to Bosnia.';

'>>18085175
Just don't bring 30 tubes at once and it will be fine';

'Anyone got any good moisturizing body wash recommendations?

I was using some sensitive skin repair body wash by neutrogena but my local store stopped carrying it. I enjoyed its lack of fragrance and other unnecessary shit but it didn't give the moisture I was looking for.

I'm currently using some rose-scented bath gel that my gf got as a gift but never ended up using. The fragrance in it makes my eyes burn even though I'm only using it up to my neck.

What I need is a body wash that provides the same moisture as a lotion, can be purchased through major retailers, and has mild to no fragrance. Anything that fits that bill?';

'>>18085199
For me its unscented dove bars, i think the unscented ones are called sensitive skin. Pretty mild, doesn't strip moisture, supposedly adds hydration, feels like it does to me. If you need more hydration then that then just get a bottle of lotion and rub some on while you are still damp from the shower a few times a week.
I was looking for a good mild body wash for a while but i didn't find any i liked. Finding unscented ones is even harder.';

'>>18085199
Cerave and lubriderm both make an unscented hydrating body wash, i haven't tried either personally there is also Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Body Wash';

'>>18085207
Apparently dove makes one too, i never saw this when i was looking before and I thought all their body wash is scented';

'Can moisturizers make your skin develop a dependence on them?
I had normal skin with no apparent issues and started using moisturizers only because I was doing the self-improver Pat Bateman meme. Now if I go for a few days without moisturizer, my skin starts becoming slightly dry and crusty until I start using the moisturizer again.
>t. not-impressed-face.png';

'>>18082699
I recently switched from that to the slant 39c. It gives a closer shave. I had the 34c for 12 years and was happy with it.';

'>>18085413
I completely stopped my skincare for my face for about six months and i didn't notice anything like that.
Are you washing your face with soap? That will dry it out';

'Slightly related to the thread but what method do you guys use when washing your body during a shower? Do you use a bar soap and lather yourself with it? Do you apply that bar soap to a loofah or a wash cloth and then use said item to wash yourself? Do you first lather with bar soap then follow with body wash on a loofah? How do you wash your feet and toes if you are using shower shoes?';

'Can you guys recommend a bar soap that
>smells good
>hydrates skin instead of drying it out
>isn't too expensive ($5 or less per bar)
I've tried a lot of soaps and most dry my skin out.
Best one I've tried it Honey Sweetie Acres Masculine scent pack but they don't last long and they're expensive.';

'>>18085474
Use dove cleansing bar, lightly lather, gently rub lather with hands once or twice, scrub anything that's actually visibly dirty as needed until dirt is removed, rinse off, done.
>Washing your feet with shower sandals.
Pick your foot up out of a sandal, lean on something lather with bar or just use lather on hands, rinse foot, stick it back in sandal.
>>18085481
Just use dove bars, im sure they have a few standard scents that don't smell like flowers but i just use the unscented ones.
They dont make my skin feel dry like other soaps ive tried, would recommend.';

'>>18085489
yeah I've tried the dove bars. They're good.
I like the dove men's bars too but they use artificial colors.
I hate artificial colors so much it's unreal.';

'>>18085471
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser. When I stop moisturizing, I stop using the cleanser as well.';

'>>18085496
Why do you hate artificial colors? Sometimes they are better and offer us cheaper prices. Just because it is "natural" doesnt mean it is better.';

'>>18085503
They are carcinogenic and make my skin feel itchy';

'>>18081419
I'll say again what I said in the last thread but I had bad seb for years and then I did two things that put it to rest almost entirely. I'll tell you in case they happen to work for someone else too.
1. Shave your face with a razor every single day. This changes everything since the crap that causes seb gunks around your hair follicles. If I forget to shave a day it fucks everything up.
2. Slug your face before bed with vaseline or aquaphor. A thin layer will do fine.';

'Just want to bring something attention to something a friend recommended to me and that I hadn't seen mentioned in these threads: sugar scrubs.
I've been using a DIY recipe that's literally just some white sugar + coconut oil. It works as an exfoliant for the body (not recommended for facial use) that you use after/during the shower and god damn it makes my skin feel so smooth and clean, I'm in love.
Super simple and cheap and you can probably mix some essential oils or lotions to give it a bit of scent.';

'I started using topical tret again. I initially stopped using it because it made my skin too oily, I guess thats what people call tret glow, I think it looks ridiculous in real life. But I want my skin tone to be finally even, I am just kind of hoping that my skin won't get oily now, lmao';

'Why does the Tret I bought online say 0.5%? Shouldn't it be 0.05? I just noticed lol...';

'>>18085807
0,5 mg/g equals to 0,05%';

'best anti scar cream that I can apply through 1cm beard?';

'>>18085074
some people prefer retinol over tret. simple as. in my country you can only get prescription for retinoid + antibiotic combo. straight tret is just not available
also this >>18085749
>>18085175
if you have one tube that is already opened (which means personal use) then its probably fine
>>18085413
post routine and products, maybe someone can help
>>18085617
nice
>>18085749
are you moisturizing afterwards?
>>18085481
>>18085505
at this point i suggest to make your own soap, there are stores online specifically for this';

'I use a facial wash everyday and it still isn't clearing up the blackheads on my nose. I want my nose to be pristine with empty pores.';

'>>18086040
>are you moisturizing afterwards?
Yes
>some people prefer retinol over tret
Do you not get the "tret glow" with retinol?';

'>>18086064
Try a face wash with salicylic acid. Or get a salicylic acid toner and put that on after washing your face';

'>>18082303
Yikes';

'I think eating ramen noodles was giving me pimples...
How the fuck can asian people eat that crap all the time and have perfect skin but I can't?';

'>>18081020
nah, I use a trimmer on my pubes, legs on my hair around my balls, and then i shave my balls down to be smooth as silk';

'im been using tretinoin 0.025% gel for nearly 2 months now.
My skin is incredibly smooth, i never feel any skin crud buildup on my nose or anywhere else when washing my face.
I don't feel any need to use chemical exfoliation anymore, since my skin always feels smooth and clean.
I have zero blackheads or whiteheads, but i mostly had those under control before starting tret.
I had zero purge but i have never had chronic acne.
I have had pretty minimal dry skin issues with it, i had noticable peeling on one or two days and that was it.
It burned a lot at first and it still stings a bit for like 10 minutes after putting it on, i also occasionally have warmth in my face like you feel when you almost got a sunburn, but it's from the tret not sun exposure.
My skin is kinda shiny, its nowhere near as bad as pictures people post online make it look. They all take pictures with all their moisturizer freshly applied and still wet. But its noticable. Reminds me of what my skin would look like the day after doing a 10% AHA peel. Also im wearing more moisturizer then i used to which could play a part in the shine. I could probably find some matte finish sunscreen but i haven't bothered to look for a good Japanese one and a lot of them are for people with greasy skin
Also i had to start wearing chapstick at night or my lips will get a bit dry, but that was always a problem in cold weather anyways.
Overall im happy so far, its too early to judge it's effectiveness for anti aging.
Im considering starting azelaic acid again and or adding some peptides to my routine maybe both, but i might be too lazy, im enjoying how minimal my routine is right nwo';

'What is this? It appeared on my hand a few days ago and now the dead skin is starting to peel. I’ve had it before but I can’t remember how I treated it. I have some topical steroid cream (Mupirocin) but I don’t think it was used for this. However I could be wrong.';

'>>18087544
It's probably a blister, just leave it alone and don't worry about it unless it doesn't go away in a few weeks';

'>>18087544
lol nigga everyone gets those don't worry it'll go away';

'Anyone tried these? Mainly for the face. They're getting shilled so hard and it's not very expensive.';

'>>18088044
I've had one for a few years, only use it to clean up but it honestly works pretty well. I've yet to change the blade.';

'>>18088045
Cool thanks. I figured they were trying to jew me saying to change the blade every 4 months';

'This is PIH? Did I understand that right?
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but I never took care of my skin before. Now I started working for the first time and I became more interested.';

'>>18080800
I've been putting prescription peroxide and adapalene on my face for 5 months and my skin is still just as shitty and inflamed as when I started';

'>>18087584
>>18087665
Ok, I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t anything bacterial or fungal.';

'>>18080800
finally a product for me';

'>>18088093
Looks like it yeah.';

'>>18088093
PIE maybe, doesn't look too deep.';

'>>18086064
double cleanse with oil cleanser first and then water based cleanser
consider adding bha/salicylic acid product to your routine
or just go to derm and ask for epiduo
>>18086067
>Do you not get the "tret glow" with retinol?
its more about irritation and accessability i think
>>18087246
processed food does that to you
>How the fuck can asian people eat that crap all the time and have perfect skin but I can't?
they have had mental and physical health in their culture since forever
>>18087362
post trimmer
>>18087519
nice
>im enjoying how minimal my routine is right nwo
its a good place to be
>>18087544
do you even lift
>>18088093
just slap some BP or azelaic acid on it, some sunscreen too
and maybe a retinoid before bed (not together with BP)
>>18088119
search for root cause elsewhere. check your diet next, stop eating processed slop with added sugar for 2 weeks. if nothing changes consider going to a doc to check if its fungal. maybe its hormonal
>>18088369
this cant be coincidence';

'So I decided to start having a skincare routine for the first time in my life, I'm 23 btw. I want to start with simple routine so I don't abandon it. So far I decided to use topical retinoid and sunscreen. Thats it. Is that good enough for anti-aging, at least at first?

People constantly talk about using two more things: moisturizer and cleanser. Please explain what they are for, I don't understand their utility. Will it be alright if I don't use them? I care first and foremost about preventing skin aging, not really about anything else. Like I don't care if my face is "dry", whatever that means, and I can wash shit off my face with running water. Or is my line of thinking wrong?';

'>>18088549
Use moisturizer and cleanser
1 if you are going to use sunscreen you need to wash it off at the end of the day, using soap or whatever is too harsh for this.
Just buy a bottle of cerave foaming facial cleanser, it's $14 at the drug store, the bottle will last you over a year if you don't use a fistful each time you wash your face.
2. Using retinol will cause dryness, so you need to use some kind of moisturizer, again just buy a bottle of cerave daily moisturizing lotion, or some other light lotion it will last for ages, you only need a small amount.
Your routine should be.
Am
Rinse face with water (or don't decide what works for you)
Put on sunscreen
Pm
Wash face with cleanser
Pat dry with towel
Put on retinol
Let it soak in for a minute
Put on moisturizer
That's it, nice and simple, you don't need to add anything else, just use the stuff, whatever cheap drugstore light lotion is fine, you don't need to buy $30 tiny tubs of moisturizer or other overpriced stuff. Keep it simple.
If you just wash your face with regular soap and don't use moisturizer your face will get dry, red and irritated, when starting retinol without moisturizer you will have large visible patches of dry peeling skin. You can avoid all that buy just putting up with using basic stuff. Again, cheap and simple is fine, you don't need $40 bottles of imported korean face wash that smell like roses or whatever.';

'>>18088549
>>18088579
You can also just buy a retinol product that is in moisturizer like olay 24 retinol but usually it's kuch more expensive that way vs buying a bottle of retinol from the ordinary or getting some retinol serum from Neutrogena or whatever. make sure you read about how to star using retinol, every 3 days for a week or two, then every other day for another week or two, then daily. Follow the manufacturers application instructions and don't use too much.
Lately ive been using the Neutrogena hydro boost hydration gel cleanser, it's cheap and works well, just make sure to get the unscented version, it's marked on the label.
Anyway cleanser, sunscreen, retinol and moisturizer is all you need, that's it, your done. It will only take a few minutes a day.';

'how to hide stache? i hate shaving so i just trim everyday but it grows to dark gray stubble very quick
im pretty young looking if not for that';

'>>18088593
you are going to grow facial hair
Your options are
Shave every day
Try and find some electric shaver that works good enough for your facial hair and use it daily
Use a trimmer every few days and deal with stubble
Grow out facial hair
Get laser hair removal
Trying to bleach it or dumping concealer on it isn't going to do shit';

'can i use 2% ketoconazole shampoo on athlete’s foot or should i use lotrimin? lotrimin takes forever in my experience and i was wondering if the antifungal properties of the shampoo would work.';

'>>18088647
A: Don't buy Lotrimin, or even store brand versions. It's way over priced. You can get tubes of generic with the same active ingredient online a lot cheaper on Amazon or elsewhere. The price difference is insane, like $2/oz online versus $25/oz for name brand. Depending on how bad yours is, you might go through a lot, so it adds up.
B. I don't know if that shampoo will work. Based on the active ingredient, it might, but I haven't used it.
C. I've had the best success using both Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and Tolnaftate (Tinactin) at the same time.';

'>>18088579
>>18088586
>cerave
I live in a heavily sanctioned country, I'm pretty sure we don't have that here, only fakes.
>if you are going to use sunscreen you need to wash it off at the end of the day, using soap or whatever is too harsh for this
What about using plain water?
>retinol product
I plan to start adapalene and then switch it to tretinoin after a few months
>when starting retinol without moisturizer you will have large visible patches of dry peeling skin
I heard about this and I kinda don't care. It's supposed to go away with continued usage anyway

You didn't make a convincing argument desu';

'>>18088663
Cool man be a stubborn faggot
Let us know when you quit adapaline after a week because it was unbearable.';

'>>18088670
You think a real man would quit a skincare product because it burns his face? You kinda sound like a coping faggot yourself if you need all this moisturizing crap just so the pain goes away. Fucking tell me if there is a good reason to use moisturizer and cleanser and I will. You haven't so far, which makes me think there is none.';

'Ive wasted enough time humoring you.';

'>>18088662
i’ll go with option C then, thanks! it’s not bad yet, i don’t see any skin breakage, only redness, but i’m starting to get that familiar itch.';

'>>18088689
>option C
They weren't really options, just 3 different points of interest, but good luck.';

'>>18088687
Bro I didn't mean to antagonize you but you actually did not provide a single good reason to use either moisturizer or cleanser.
Like why can't I wash sunscreen off my face with just water? I know that retinoids can burn and cause flaky skin at the start but I don't care about that as I said. I apologize if I offended you, but please tell me what are the actual reasons for the use of moisturizer and cleanser? Are there any long-term benefits? Specifically for anti-aging?';

'>>18088699
I genuinely can imagine a bigger waste of time then trying to convince some autistic shitskin on 4chan to do something he already decided he doesn't want to do';

'>tret
I've been using this for almost two months and while I have seen big improvements over acne, I feel like my eye area has become a bit more sensitive. Like it burns a little when I run my finger across.
It's not a big deal rn but I'm worried it could become a problem in the furure. How do I deal with this?';

'>>18088712
Your under eyes?
I would just give your eyes a bit more space when applying tret, some of it will make it there anyway through your skin but around your eyes you skin is thinner and more sensitive, some people don't apply tret around their eyes at all, some apply a lower dosage or use a more mild under eye retinol creme with a low concentration.
I don't apply tret on the sides of the bridge of my nose just the front, i also don't put any below my eyebrows and i try to avoid putting it directly under my eyes, maybe 1/2 an inch or so.';

'Huge breakout after a few weeks of nothing, genuine mental torture';

'it's been 3 months and I'm still getting cystic acne on my chin, even while on tretinoin and cutting out the chemical exfoliants.
Is it possible it's just hormonal/stress induced? I don't drink milk, and i feel like it started after I started consistently working out more.
and if that's the case how the hell do i fix it';

'can anyone give an easy routine. I’m too depressed to move some days and I struggle to do simple things like brushing my teeth. I just want to look okay without so much effort';

'>>18085843
Time.';

'I think vitamin c serum and tretinoin is giving my dry skin. I can’t actually confirm that it’s either of these since it is allergy season and I’ve been indoors with my air conditioning and since it could be my shower water, but it’s so bad on my face especially that I suspect it’s one of these two or both? Is this common? Should I drop one or the other or both? I’ve only been using them for a couple of weeks.

I apply vitamin c once daily in the morning and tretinoin 3x per week at night. Other than that, the only thing I use is hypoallergenic sunscreen.';

'>>18089124
The only OTC thing that is really proven to be beneficial is sunscreen, and I’m convinced you should really only use it at around midday in sunnier months or if you have a lot of sun exposure (you’re a trucker or construction worker or something). Beyond that, the only things that may or may not be worth it depending on your skin are gentle cleansers and moisturizers. That really just depends on your skin. Other stuff is promising but it’s all prescription.';

'>>18088712
Had this problem. Turned out I was applying it wrong. I now put a dab on my finger and apply greater or lesser amounts in areas. I apply a very, very little dab to the under-eye area and a bigger dab to the rest of my face. That made under-eye irritation go away.

That, and switching my cleanser to Dove sensitive skin bar soap.';

'>>18088593
laser removal, there are also options at home but not sure if as efficient
you could also wear a mask lol
>>18088663
>I live in a heavily sanctioned country, I'm pretty sure we don't have that here, only fakes.
look for similar ingredients in other products
>What about using plain water?
sunscreen is formulated to withstand moisture/water so it still works when sweating or going for a swim.
>I heard about this and I kinda don't care. It's supposed to go away with continued usage anyway
depends on a person
>>18088679
>moisturizer
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5849435/
>cleanser
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8954092/
>>18088712
apply less near eye area or dont at all
>>18088871
happens to everyone desu
>>18088937
>Is it possible it's just hormonal/stress induced
yes
>and if that's the case how the hell do i fix it
it might be worth talking about this with your derm
>>18089124
sure
AM:
Cerave AM with 30 spf (if you dont leave house get Cerave PM instead)
PM:
nothing or Cerave PM (dont apply AM version in PM routine)

if you will want to try something more add retinol in PM (if you are 25yo+) or a cleanser
>>18089411
definetely tret but vit c serum could also be the reason
start moisturizing in PM. preferably something heavier that contains shea butter or something else that is non-comodogenic';

'>>18089458
thank you.';

'How does tret micro or cream compare to Differin? I went back on Differin gel recently but it's making my skin hella dry. I have an autoimmune disorder that's been acting up so I figure that's part of the reason why. Also has anyone tried Winlevi? My insurer started covering it and I'm considering giving it a shot.';

'only on this website will you find niggas that find a way to insult each other and argue over something as minimal as the right skincare routine';

'>>18080800
Morning:
>Water rinse
>Clindamyacin gel, applied to acne
>Sun bum face 70 spf (break out free)

Night:
>Cetaphil gentle cleanser (sometimes swapped out for the Neutrogena grapefruit salicylic wash to exfoliate)
>Clindamyacin applied to acne
>Trentinoin cream (can’t remember the strength)
>Cera ve moisturizer
>A face mask or under eye masks occasionally';

'>FINALLY got to a decent derm after waiting 5 months
>FINALLY got a tretinoin prescription
my days of face-obliterating cystic acne might finally be over, holy shit.';

'Should I look into surgery if my scars look like pic related?';

'moisturizer with spf a good idea or buy moisturizer and separate sunscreen?
also anyone have a link for one of those Japanese sunscreens I hear about? went to YouTube to look for recs but idk any sunscreen tubers so I assume all the videos are just ads';

'Went to derm today after 9 months of epiduo forte. She said they don't have anything stronger than that
Do I pull the trigger on tazarotene? This one in particular
https://incidecoder.com/products/boderm-tazarene-cream-for-dry-skin
Unless I should go for 0.1% version (green tube)?';

'What should I do if my skin tone is nice and even when I’m tanned but rosy and blotchy when I’m not tanned?
My current routine is:
> vitamin c serum 5x per week in AM
> sunscreen daily around midday
> tretinoin 2x per week in PM
I don’t use cleansers or moisturizers because they seem to make me itch and give me acne.';

'>>18090111
>How does tret micro or cream compare to Differin?
Tret micro gel is slow release so its more mild for some people even though the concentration is a bit higher.
Differin only comes in one concentration which is kind of high. Ive also read that some people find it more drying then tret in general.
So you have the combination of switching to a fast release gel from a slow release cream, while at the same time the effective dose is slightly higher. You can try just using less differin and see if that helps.';

'>>18091004
Tell them to give you a azelaic acid 20% script next time you see them. That will also help with the acne while being less awful to use then benzol peroxide.';

'>>18091288
>also anyone have a link for one of those Japanese sunscreens I hear about?
You can just search Japanese sunscreen on Amazon and find a bunch. The YouTube videos can be helpful because they will tell you if stuff is scented and show you how the different sunscreens look when dry on their face.
This is cheapish and comes in larger bottles.
https://www.amazon.com/mussor-Japanese-Sunscreen-Super-4-22floz/dp/B0CB91M43X/
This stuff is good
https://www.amazon.com/HADA-LABO-Perfect-Gel-SPF50/dp/B07M9GYH6Y/
I use this because it's cheap,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285764636121
They just refreshed the line so it's not available on Amazon or local ebay sellers yet but it should be $17 a bottle or so once stock trickles in.';

'>>18091411
Start with the .05% dose, but yeah do that. Maybe start out with 2 tubes of .05% then you can decide if you want to move up or not.
Since the current product you are using also has benzol peroxide i would either buy a 5% topical gel of that and apply it as well or even better just get some 20% azelaic acid from wherever you get the tazaret.
Azelaic acid is good shit with bacteria and fungus fighting properties but it dries your skin out way less then BP. It does burn for like 5-10 minutes the first times you put it on but your skin will get used to it quickly. It also acts as an anti inflammatory so it helps make the topical retinoids a little less irritating.';

'>>18091496
Get an extremely mild lightweight cleanser and moisturizer and try to make it work.
Vanicream facial cleanser is a super mild clinical formula for people with sensitive skin.
Then try something like the vanicream facial moisturizer or the aveno oat gel moisturizer.
As far as the uneven skintone, the conservative approach would be 10% or 15% azelaic acid cream, its available over the counter in the US at least.
You could also try something like this
https://www.goodmolecules.com/products/discoloration-correcting-serum?variant=40398185693284
The aggressive option would be ordering something like tri luma or a 4% hydroquinone cream from some Indian pharmacy website. Just make sure you read up and use it properly if you decide to go that route, and don't use multiple tubes of it, just one.';

'I was using Differin Gel for my retinol needs and then I switched to Tretinoin because my sister and my female coworker both told me it's stronger and better. But then I read some studies and it seems like the literature thinks that adapalene is just as effective as tretinoin but with less side effects. So did I really get memed by girl logic because they think more sides=stronger?';

'Another question: do I really need to use moisturizer? Are you sure? What does it actually do? My face glistens with oil after only a few hours out of the shower, my skin is so oily that you could scrape it off and bottle it. My skin has never been dry. Applying moisturizer just gives me acne and makes me look more oily and I think it's a scam.';

'>>18091750
If i remember correctly the studies done concluded that there was similar results between 0.1% adapalene gel and 0.025% tretinoin gel. However tret gel is also available in 0.05% and 0.1% concentrations.
So basically the standard (and usually only dose available) of adapalene is as effective as the lowest available dose or tret.
This is for skin appearance (cosmetic) uses and not acne prevention.
Im also not sure i would agree that adapalene has less prominent side effects but you millage may vary on that one.';

'>>18091754
Good question,
If you are genuinely that greasy you might not need to, i would try and read up on it a bit and see. I don't have much experience with that skin type. Obviously if using moisturizer is causing acne its not helping you any. It's possible you could get away with a super lightweight gel moisturizer instead of a heavier cream moisturizer.
What if anything are you doing to try and reduce oil production?
A salicylic acid toner or ~4% niacinamide serum might help get that under control.';

'>>18091584
I don't get acne if I don't use cleansers so I just don't see any reason to start using one. I should probably find a moisturizer, but I'll get to that. I thought the tretinoin would even out my skintone but it doesn't seem to be doing much of anything. I'll probably start with the azelaic acid.';

'>>18091790
>I'll probably start with the azelaic acid.
Yeah try it out, i used it for about six months and noticed an improvement in reduced blemishes dark marks etc.
If you find tret to harsh or its just not doing anything for you you can also just use the azelaic acid on its own. Other then the part where it stings for a few minutes when you but it on its much more tolerable and mild overall. I kinda liked the sting too but i might just be a weird, feels better then the burn from putting on tret.';

'>>18091560
They also gave me benzo, what’s wrong with it?';

'thank you this is good info';

'>>18091818
There is nothing wrong with benzoyl peroxide, its is very good at killing fungus and bacteria on your face that causes acne. It just also has a tendency to dry out your skin. And starting both benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid at the same time can be kind of uncomfortable for a few weeks.
For some people retinoids on their own won't stop acne completely, and benzoyl peroxide can really help a ton.
I just like to shill azelaic acid because it can also help control fungal/bacterial acne and might be more tolerable. But im not a doctor, it's best to ask your derm about it.';

'>>18091573
Thanks. Do you think the following would be okay?
Mon: Epiduo
Tue: Epiduo
Wed: Epiduo
Thu: Epiduo
Fri: No retinoids
Sat: Tazarotene
Sun: No retinoids';

'>>18091888
I would probably try to transition to using the Tazarotene over time. Maybe try what you suggested for a week or two but then i would try using the epiduo and Tazarotene on alternating days. Then consider switching entirely.
It's pretty easy to just get a benzoyl peroxide cream if you feel like you still need it.
Then if you tolerate the Tazarotene well try to step up to the higher dose.';

'>>18091777
>What if anything are you doing to try and reduce oil production
Checked trips
And nothing, I had no idea you even could do anything about it. I use salicylic acid for acne and the moisturizer I was using had niacinamide but I didn't notice anything to that effect really.';

'>>18091840
Is benzoyl peroxide better to combo with tret than salicylic acid? Currently I use SA in the morning and Tret at night. It's been 25 days since I started doing all this and my face is way worse than before I started using anything. I'm wondering if I should just stop because I'm feeling like skincare is a huge scam.';

'>>18080800
ukfag here

Morning
Cleanser - Aproderm
Exfoliant - Aproderm
Moisturiser - Aproderm
Sunscreen - Altruist Sunscreen SPF50+

Night
Cleanser - Aproderm
Exfoliant - Aproderm
Retinol Face - Olay Retinol 24 Night Cream
Retinol Body - Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion
Moisturiser - Aproderm

I have mild Eczema, what do you anons think? Any changes, improvements?';

'>>18092067
Aproderm Colloidal Oat Cream*

For all the Aproderm mentions.';

'bad skin niggers examine your diets.there is a reason your skin is still bad with 12 steps of product. sick animals means bad fur.';

'>>18092043
When you start tret you go through a purge where you get worse acne for a few weeks.
Basically tret increases the rate of turnover of your skin so all the shit that was deep in your face starts bubbling up to the surface, it sucks but you should mostly be through it by now.
Yeah you could try benzoyl peroxide instead of salicylic acid. Try and find a BP cream that's like 3%-6% somewhere around there.';

'>>18092075
Post your skin';

'>>18092092
skin is terrible bcuz kikes gave me isotret and i eat goyslop bcuz iam miserable an brain damaged. every nigga i know with acne eats slop. you chow slop bcuz you cant realise you chow slop.';

'anons have i been scammed this whole time?
all ive used for a month has been cold water a dash of argan oil. my face wasnt bad before but its never been this good before. wtf?';

'>>18092098
So your skin looks like shit and your diet is shit but you keep showing up to every thread about skincare to insist that diet is all that matters?';

'>>18092109
bcuz it is dumbfag. critique your diet nigga. 12 steps you still come back';

'>>18080800
morning:
- Tiege Hanley wash in shower
- Tiege Hanley sunscreen and retinol stick
- Some great Jack Black deodorant and body wash too

night:
-same but no sunscreen';

'>>18081317
Ray Bans are good, I have a good pair. I also use a sunscreen morning routine on my face though.';

'where to get tree? in US of A';

'>>18092203
Tret?
If you want a legit script and don't mind spending $20 a tube go to Curology, tell them you don't want to buy any of their other shit and don't let them add anything else to it, tell em to fuxk off with the niacinamide.
If you just wanna buy it for $7 a tube use skinorac, pay with Amazon giftcards lol. Works fine shipping takes like 1-2 weeks';

'>>18092090
How do I know when the purge is supposed to be finished?';

'Anyone tried the prescription grade adapalene (0.3%)? Was it worth it over the OTC strength?';

'>>18092209
You can make it
My gfs was like 4-5 weeks';

'>>18092291
It sounds like I'm getting to the end but my skin still looks like shit though, and it seems like it's only getting worse. The last week or so has been the worst yet. Does that sound normal? Is it going to suddenly just stop and then be good?

Also, should I use the BP at night at the same time as the tret, or in the morning before or after the vitamin C serum?';

'>>18091264
dermarolling, i think there is laser procedure for this as well. visit your derm/beautician or whatever it is called in your area for best advise
>>18091288
depends on a person. im lazy so i prefer moisturizer with spf
>>18091496
consider a derm visit
>>18091750
>>18090111
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962296904430
>>18091754
>do I really need to use moisturizer?
see links at >>18089458
you can also watch some youtube derms like dr dray. they basically recommend moisturizing oily skin but with something oil-free and lightweight
>>18091790
sometimes its hard to find the product your skin tolerates and it is discouraging af
>>18091818
nothing wrong with BP, azelaic acid is great too and good alternative in case someone does not tolerate BP. dont see any issue using both either
>>18092043
>Is benzoyl peroxide better to combo with tret than salicylic acid?
depends on your goals
>It's been 25 days since I started
you dont get instant effects with topical products. forget about it. for quicker effects consider procedures.
but basically you are purging
>>18092067
great routine
would you recommend the olay retinol?
>>18092107
there are other factors to good skincare than topical products. argan oil is good but not that good. some people dont need skincare at all and they will look better than any of us.
listen to your skin and stick with what works best for you
>>18092167
didnt know these products, they look cool but kinda expensive
>>18092209
varies between people, 3-4 months and should be fine
if not, visit derm
>>18092239
i use epiduo forte (0,3% adapalene and BP)
its great but have no comparison to normal epiduo (0,1% adapalene)
>>18092392
>BP at night at the same time as the tret
dont combine them, either alternate or use BP in AM
also BP may not work best with vit c serum either';

'>>18092206
ya tret thanks. I'll look into it';

'>>18088469
I use a meridian trimmer';

'Anyone has experience with this ?
Reviews seems quite good and fast';

'>>18080807
Anyone even remotely interested in skincare uses tret, there's no point in using retinol.';

'>>18093503
Its benzoyl peroxide + a chemical exfoliator, it should help for most peoples acne, should be good as a spot treatment too.';

'Anyone use the Korean thing where you paint like jelly on your face and it turns into a mask and you peel it like 20 mins later? Curious how well they work.

Currently doing

AM
Shave
Alo vera shit
Serum
Moisturizer
Sunscreen

PM
Serum
Moisturizer

But want to add mask before PM stuff.';

'>>18093950
Gotta be more specific, there are a lot of those peel off mask products, got one in mind?
If i were you since you are already wearing sunscreen i would start using retinol or tretinoin at night. Or azelaic acid cream if you want something more mild that still helps with exfoliation
Actually instead of those you should try out some AHA/glycolic acid peels
Like Neutrogena 10% glycolic acid overnight peel or some AHA peel pads or something, use em 2x a week at first, maybe move up to more frequently if you want. AHA is great for exfoliating and will probably give you the clean smooth face feeling you are looking for from a peel of mask type product.';

'What mens body wash leaves you smelling the best?';

'>>18094194
>What mens body wash leaves you smelling the best?
Always always unscented so you can fragrance yourself with fine sandalwood oils or oud oils after your shower.
https://www.edenbotanicals.com/sandalwood-plantation-grown.html
https://www.pureoudh.com/shop/oils/pure-oud-oil/flowers-of-guangdong/';

'Where can I find info on the skin care products Korean idols use? I wanna import whatever they use and use that angle to market to the KPop girlies to get rich';

'>>18094865
That market has been covered for years.
Idols will only mention brandnames they are paid to promote on social media. There are already various stores both that ship from overseas and domestically that focus on j beauty and k beauty products.
https://www.yesstyle.com/en
https://sokoglam.com/
A lot of stuff is technically illegal to import and sell because it contains drugs not approved by the fda, stuff like Korean sunscreens, Japanese eyedrops, Japanese acne spot treatments etc.';

'my face looks lean and firm as soon as I have a stubble or a beard, but whenever I shave my face clean (usually before bed) it suddenly looks fat overnight.
Is this just placebo or is there something about facial hair that changes your facial structure?';

'>>18091004
update: i think i got sunburnt on this shit or something. very red, irritated and flaky skin despite only using it every 2 days. is this normal, or is my 30 SPF not cutting it?';

'>>18093981
I'm not really sure desu. I keep seeing ads on insta oh some gel they paint on with a face brush and it turns into a gel mask they peel after after.

As for the other stuff you mentioned I had been looking at retinol, specifically for my smile lines. Other things I haven't heard of but I'll look into them. Thanks a ton!';

'>>18094927
Facial hair is like a good haircut, it frames your face and highlights your jaw and chin. Without it your jawline will kind of blend into your neck, only true Leanlords with defined jaws should go clean shaven. If you aren't 10-15% bodyfat just keep a little stubble';

'I use.......Tiege......';

'>>18080800
I have psoriasis on my eyes and I just rubbed athletes foot cream all over it and now I’m praying to god it will go away.';

'>>18095043
A bold solution, keep me posted.';

'>>18095045
It actually seems to be helping. Maybe I have athletes face.';

'>>18095025
that makes sense, I'm on a bulk anyway. thank you anon, I think I will try to rock the stache + stubble combo.';

'The skincare elitists and autismos. Please give me recommendations for what to order from amazon (EU). I am completely new to this but I intend to take it seriously now that I am almost done with my weightloss as a part of my glow up. I just have some basic moisturizer called humektan and cerave undereye stuff. I have bad undereyes but I guess thats largely due to caloric deficit and genetics so I just need exfoliator and face wash?';

'>>18095198
maybe check out pic under >>18029146 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgEMDJBvx8A
and refine your question so we can advise a little better
for eye bags nothing topical can help and glow is just oily sunscreen
if you want exfoliator then it is good idea to target a specific issue you have on your skin. otherwise there is no point in buying it. its important to make an educated decision about every purchase. this rule applies to every product so you dont end up with 10 step skincare routine
face wash in general is okay especially if you have sensitive or dry skin';

'>>18095213
Thanks I'll start by looking into the video and the picture.

I guess I am kinda asking for advice on getting general products that can do no harm as I am kinda lost on what I need, but I know there are good and bad products out there. Meaning there seems to be alot of buzz about stuff that contains excessive chemicals that are not good for you.

My skin is leathery, dry and full of small impurities and clogged pores so exfoliator might be something I need. I eat healthy but I workout and sweat a lot.';

'>>18094901
I'm not in the US so FDA approval is not a concern
If it sells in the country of origin, it sells in mine';

'>>18095198
Super basic
Cerave foaming cleanser or Neutrogena hydro bost gel cleanser (make sure it's the unscented version)
CeraVe PM facial moisturizer (it says pm but it's great for daytime)
A good quality sunscreen for your face (for the EU there is a specific bottle of La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen that uses better uv blocking chemicals then most sunscreens use) "ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 PERFUME-FREE INVISIBLE FLUID SUNSCREEN"
It's kinda pricey but its way more lightweight and easy to wear then most and you don't need to reapply it unless you are in full sun for 6+ hours.
So the basic routine
Am
Rinse face with water
Put on moisturizer
Put on sunscreen
(Watch some YouTube videos or something to get a feel for the proper amount)
PM
Wash face with cleanser
Put on moisturizer
Beyond that there are other things you should consider
>Bad underyes
Dark colored or baggy?
For baggy eyes you can try caffeine underye serums. You can also use preparation h hemorrhoid cream in the morning (it's made to shrink blood vessels) don't get the ointment it's like vaseline, just use a very small amount.
For dark under eyes it's pretty tough, one thing you can do is use a 5-10% glycolic acid/aha serum on your face a few times a week, it's a mild acid that speeds up the removal of dead skin and can help even skin tone.
You can also look into using retinol as a general anti aging / skin improvement addition.
The first 3:30 of this video is good, he doesn't go into detail but he covers the most important stuff, then he starts babbling about why he doesn't use botox for the rest of the video, just ignore that.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4kyV7eTtgKE';

'>use chemical exfoliants for years
>skin is still textured and rough
I think I should switch to adapalene/tretinoin. I feel like glycolic acid and salycilic acid are literally useless. Good for keeping acne at bay though';

'>>18095759
>I think I should switch to adapalene/tretinoin
Try it out, tret makes my skin feel incredibly smooth.';

'>>18095234
anyone can benefit from moisturizer, sunscreen and retinoid combo. does not matter the skin type etc. cleanser is cool too
>clogged pores
yeah thats salicylic acid toner for you
double cleansing might also help';

'>>18095260
UK/EU here as well, do you know if Dr. Organic is any good?

I'm trying to find cleansers, moisturisers, exfoliants and sunscreens that are good for my eczema skin that doesn't contain dangerous ingredients like petrolatum and other hazardous ingredients, what is a good recommendations for someone like me?';

'Can someone recommend a face sunscreen that doesn't feel disgusting';

'>>18080800
is 29 too late to start skincare? i have avoided the sun all my life due to being a shut in so thankfully no wrinkles yet';

'What is this and what's causing it?
I've had this flaky skin that would come and go under my beard, but this is the first time it's gotten THIS bad.';

'>>18096564
25 - 40 is when you should start proper skincare as a preventative, 40+ is treating and reversing the damage you let accumulate over the decades.

Basically it is never too late to do skincare unless you are on your death bed.';

'>>18096646
Looks like seborrheic dermatitis. Put ketoconazol shampoo on a cotton pad and wipe your face with it twice a day for two weeks. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then wash it away. It should clear it within days.';

'>>18096548
Korean and Japanese sunscreens like Scinic, BoJ, Nivea Japan, Skin 1004, Round Lab, Canmake, etc.';

'>>18093503
i only used cucked eu version without BP and it was still great for spot treatment
>>18093529
i mostly agree but tell that to anyone who used tret one time and never tried it again
>>18093950
i guess thats similar to any clay masks
>Currently doing
i strongly suggest posting products so others can advise in case you are using niacinamide in 4 products. if you are looking to introduce another product consider retinol in PM routine
>>18094194
thats the job of a fragrance, scented washes go away too quickly. although you can check if there is a body wash product from your favorite frag company or perhaps one that is from the same line your frag is. still, the frag will be a better choice
>>18095759
what was the product? was it 30% glycolic acid peel or something with less concentration?
but yeah def try retinoids
>>18096356
tried activated charcoal body wash and shampoo. they didnt smell the best (i assume because they are on natural side of things) but they did the job they were supposed to do
for other eczema products maybe try this video, might be helpful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQDVGKeS-A
>>18096548
cerave AM, BoJ rice sunscreen, check out youtube sunscreen reviews to see how shiny they are
>>18096564
its about time to start';

'>>18081419
Use Ketoconazole shampoo. I used a 2% version because it's available in my country, but I'm sure a 1% will work too. I only use it on my head, but you could probably apply it to your face as well.';

'>>18097844
can get a script for 2% too but 1% is probably fine yeah. You really really must leave it in for 5 mins on scalp before rinsing though, otherwise its useless';

'what should i start using to get rid of the blotchy and uneven skin tone on my face?';

'>>18097943
Sunscreen + 20% azelaic acid or a strong retinol.
Or some kind of Tranexamic acid + other shit serum intended for reducing hyperpigmentation if you refuse to use sunscreen.
Looks like its at least partially sun damage though so you should probably start.';

'>>18098020
thanks anon. its ironic because im never out in the sun for pleasure (like tanning, beach, etc), and im only outside a few hours a day each week. yet I seem to have more skin problem than most people.
are you saying the skin is permanently damaged or that it could heal over time?';

'I was on clindamycin phosphate lotion and epiduo forte for over a year, decided to come off it about 3 weeks ago because my skin was always incredibly greasy and felt uncomfortable all the time.

My skin feels much better and isn't producing so much oil now, but I'm getting tons of bumps, CC's, blackheads on my forehead now.

I got Paula's Choice 2% salicylic acid in the mail today. Should I do it twice a week to start?';

'>>18092075
Not true. Obese pigs eat slop all day yet sometimes have perfect skin. Skin is 90% genetics';

'>>18098091
>are you saying the skin is permanently damaged or that it could heal over time?
You can absolutely take steps that will reduce your spots of hyperpigmentation. How much improvement you will see is partially down to genetics but i would expect with a few years of targeted skincare you could reduce it pretty significantly.
>>18098198
>clindamycin phosphate lotion and epiduo forte
I would consider ditching the clindamycin and sticking with the epiduo. I really wouldn't expect the results from using epiduo to be that your skin is more greasy. Considering you probably have access to a dermatologist i would also consider switching to tretinoin, it might have a stronger drying effect then the epiduo does.
As far as salicylic acid goes see how well your skin tolerates it, start with every 2-3 days and then increase if your face isn't getting irritated.';

'>>18098208
Guys the equivalent of a street junkie crawling out of the gutter to give career advice. He has never even tried to have good skin but he sure knows what he blames his own problems on.';

'>>18091979
Thanks, my tazarotene came yesterday and I'm after first use. Smells weird but I think my skin felt different this morning. I will probably switch to Tazarotene as my Epiduo is almost empty.';

'I've been using tretinoin for a month, with some noticeable results so far. I also want to do some microneedling to get rid of my acne scars and smooth out the skin on my cheeks. But most sources are saying you need to stop using tret for 7 days before microneedling because your skin would get too irritated. So should I wait the full 3 months after starting tret to give that time to fully activate, before I do the microneedling thing? Or should I intersperse the microneedling in starting right now? For reference I'm using 0.025% and it's light work, no reaction. Skin does not seem irritated at all. In fact I'm kind of thinking to ignore the advice, not stop using it, and microneedle now. Btw I'm a tattoo artist so I will be DIYing it.';

'>>18098208
Obeasts eat garbage, and you are coping to copy the Obeasts. Pathetic.';

'>>18099391
>Btw I'm a tattoo artist so I will be DIYing it.
Normally my advice is to not diy micro needling because people buy those spike rollers and have no idea how to sterilize shit and keep it clean between uses and they generally don't deep enough to match the professional treatments.
You might be in the unique position to not fuck it up if you properly research what depth you should be using, buy appropriate needle cartridges and don't fuck up doing it.
Just please read up and try it on your inner thigh or some shit first to make sure you don't scar your face up.
As far as the tret goes, Maybe stop 2 days before needling, and then start again when your face doesn't hurt afterwards';

'>>18099413
You are a fucking goblin looking ass bitch. Go stay on /r9k/ with the other cave golems';

'>>18099428
Shovel burgers and fries down your greasy gullet until you puke. It is "90% genetics" after all.';

'>>18099425
Cool sounds good';

'What can I do to minimize visible pores especially on the nose?';

'I got some complimentary kiehl's samples and I wonder how and in which order I should use them
I have rather oily skin I think

herbal alcohol free toner
hydrating cream
cleansing bar
face wash gel
non-oily moisturizer
eye fuel
15% glycerin plumping serum';

'>>18097943
sunscreen spf50 to stop getting worse
some people would recommend vitamin c, you can give it a try (minimum 15% vit c content like geek & gorgeous)
definitely try a tranexamic acid product and/or alpha arbutin
retinoids will help too so start one in PM routine. if you never tried retinoids go for cerave resurfacing retinol serum first and report back in 3-6 months
also check these if you have time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yc9NMeGjk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cfmmag1CRY
>>18098198
post full routine. we dont even know if you are moisturizing
>>18099391
good luck anon, hope skincare gods wish you luck
>>18099868
here are a few words from Tina about pores
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evdxhw9fCkY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAveYddVE8s
>>18100028
for instructions it would be best to read the package
order:
cleansing bar or face wash
herbal toner
eye fuel
plumping serum
hydrating cream (probably heavier moisturizer) or non-oily moisturizer';

'>>18100071
thanks for the advice';

'thoughts on The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2%
and how does it compare to paula's choice 2% BHA, is it a good replacement?';

'>>18100071
This is what i have right now >>18097943
Can this regiment be a good start?';

'I wear sunscreen, and use a facial wash, moisturizer and Tretinoin before bed. Should I be doing anything else';

'>>18100078
people buy it for 30% aha content, not the 2% bha. so not really a replacement product for a 2% salicylic acid toner. you also wash off the ordinary serum after 10 minutes, paulas choice is a leave on product. lastly, the ordinary stings like a bitch
but other than that, the ordinary 30% is a great end game exfoliator
>>18100120
its good, you have the sunscreen, moisturizer and retinoid part covered. the vit c in cleanser will not be effective since you wash it off almost immediately
dont use retinol and tret together, either alternate them until you finish retinol or stick with tret alone. im pretty sure you already know this but writing this down just in case and for others.
once you finish your daytime facial moisturizer look for something with spf50, like cerave AM or anything you will see recommended in these threads. an spf50 sunscreen in reality is something like 35 after applying on skin i think.
if you want brightening benefits of vitamin c look for high concentration serum product that you leave on skin. one other product recommended here was timelesss vit c serum with 20% content which is basically a "skinceuticals formula" (vit E + ferulic acid) - it was clinically proven to work
...but I would try tranexamic acid first. here is another video i was looking at researching this topic last year. she has good product recommendations beside the inkey list one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4gZmnjh8d4
the doctorly guys had very good recommendations on this topic too (Faded is mentioned a lot i think).
alternatively you could DYOR on alpha arbutin instead
pretty sure you could also benefit from glycolic acid exfoliator but lets make one step at a time
>>18100122
depends on your goals and skin issues. what you posted is great for anyone at any age. if you have no skin issues that these cant solve, i would leave it as is';

'>>18100172
>a great end game exfoliator
what does the "end game" distinciton mean? I assume there's no skill requirements for skincare products so would it be good for a beginner
>vitamin c look for high concentration serum product
would there be a way to make one yourself, like dissolving vit C in something and then putting it on your skin or is there more chemistry involved?';

'Is there a website/wiki/specific post I could read to learn the differences between all the types of different acids that's actually well written?';

'>>18100230
>what does the "end game" distinciton mean?
glycolic acid is the smallest from all AHAs on molecular level so it penetrates the most. a 30% concentration is just really strong and going beyond that might too much.
there are stronger products but there are too many risks in comparison to benefits. i think you can get a stronger peel by a professional in a beauty saloon.
>I assume there's no skill requirements for skincare products
for first exfoliator i wouldnt recommend 30% AHA because your skin will burn as fuck and you will get discouraged. you also might want to know if your skin can tolerate it and for this, a lower concentration + patch test is advised first. its crucial to understand what your skin tolerates and at what concentration when it comes to chemical peels or other active ingredients
>would it be good for a beginner
nope

not sure what you are trying to do. if you can specify your skin issues/goals then we could advise - we are talking about AHA and BHA which are two quite different things

>would there be a way to make one yourself, like dissolving vit C in something and then putting it on your skin or is there more chemistry involved?
the ordinary makes powdered vit c you can dissolve yourself, for example, in a hyaluronic acid serum or your favourite cream. it does affect the product PH-wise, so a product will be more acidic. because of that, your product may change in terms of efficiency. also, vit c cannot be mixed with many other active ingredients so DYOR beforehand.
lastly, many people do not recommend doing that due to measurement mistakes etc. someone was asking about this last thread if you want to look into archives
found some recipe tho https://www.skinacea.com/diy/diy-recipes.html#VITC
>>18100259
its hard to find one source that covers all acids thoroughly. if there is one i will add it to the sticky. here is what i found for now https://www.skinacea.com/facials/peels/chemical.html
but its missing PHA and LHA for example';

'>>18100366
>its crucial to understand what your skin tolerates and at what concentration
that makes a lot of sense
>many people do not recommend doing that due to measurement mistakes etc.
good to know
>not sure what you are trying to do
gather general knowledge I guess since all I know is reading the effay wiki and picrel

>can specify your skin issues/goals
the issues is that it's bad and the goal is to make it good will post a pic I guess';

'>>18100387
I'd like to get rid of the acne and pimples and the blemishes they have left and get rid of/hide the blackheads/pores on my nose
the bags under my eyes I don't care about and they probably wouldn't go away because of my sleep schedule anyway
my skin is rather oily but not so much that it's glistening in the middle of the day, I washed myself ~7 hours ago and it's definitely not dry
and yes I'm aware that I should clean up in between my eye brows';

'>>18100387
>gather general knowledge I guess since all I know is reading the effay wiki and picrel
its a bit clusterfuck if you are starting
>>18100400
both AHA/BHA will help you. a retinoid would be beneficial too.
if you can't find something like 10% AHA 2% BHA in one product, get them separate. most popular are paulas choice, cosrx and the ordinary. you will probably end up with something like 7% glycolic acid toner and 2% bha toner or serum.
for retinoid, if you never used one, get cerave resurfacing retinol serum.
when using AHAs or retinoids, a sunscreen is mandatory, spf50 is recommended.
your routine:
AM:
wash with water or cleanser if you have one
BHA toner or serum (whichever you end up with, start slow then use every day)
sunscreen (preferably light and oil-free)
PM
wash with cleanser (to get rid of sunscreen)
either retinol or AHA toner (cant use the two together, you need to alternate between the two)
moisturizer if you have one (preferably oil-free with niacinamide like cerave PM)

you could also consider replacing AHA with azelaic acid (at least 10%) or benzoyl peroxide (~5%) which are better against acne

before buying anything review your lifestyle that may have caused this. so have a look at
- your diet (dairy, processed food, stuff with added sugar and other slop can cause this)
- if you feel sweat on your forehead, have a splash of water on your face (so basically if you workout make sure to do it afterwards)
- certain products you already use could also do this to you, especially something that contains comedogenic oils like coconut or olive oil, perhaps a body wash or a shampoo/conditioner
- hot showers strip down more oils and our skin then overproduces it, this can lead to different results including yours
- make sure you are not touching your face randomly during the day

if you make any improvements in this area, give it 2 weeks at least first and see how it goes
good luck anon';

'>>18080800
rate my simple routine

everday morning
>cerave cleanser
>cerave moisturizer

everydanight
>cerave cleanser
>cerave moisturizer
>La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Balm

twice a week at night
>tret .05';

'>>18100491
wow thank you very much now I have to research and come up with a stack I guess
so:
a cleanser
BHA
sunscreen
AHA
retinol
>(cant use the two together, you need to alternate between the two
and that means in one session, right?; so I can use a BHA in the AM and a retinol in the PM one day and the next day BHA in the AM and AHA in the PM right?
moisturizer
>you could also consider replacing AHA with azelaic acid (at least 10%) or benzoyl peroxide (~5%) which are better against acne
will keep in mind depending on what I can find
>- your diet
I really don't wanna give up milk but if it's the last thing I will
>- if you feel sweat on your forehead, have a splash of water on your face (so basically if you workout make sure to do it afterwards)
yeah probably should've been doing this before but didn't think to
>comedogenic oils like coconut or olive oil, perhaps a body wash or a shampoo/conditioner
will check
>- hot showers
I use lukewarm water
>- make sure you are not touching your face randomly during the day
okay I'll try

>good luck anon
Thank you very much for the comprehensive and well written post';

'>>18100498
solid
cicaplast baume b5+ is straight cash for my skin
>>18100499
>and that means in one session, right?; so I can use a BHA in the AM and a retinol in the PM one day and the next day BHA in the AM and AHA in the PM right?
correct and correct
>I really don't wanna give up milk but if it's the last thing I will
some time ago i discovered i can eat certain dairy products if they dont contain much fat. i dont expect this rule applies to everyone but you could give fat-free milk a try
>yeah probably should've been doing this before but didn't think to
warm climate or work environment where you sweat all the time is problematic too';

'>>18100513
thank you again tumblr gyaru poster';

'I apply tret every other day, should I use a stronger moisturizer right after I apply tret and then a lighter one the other times or should I use the same one and just apply more cream after using tret?';

'>>18100525
let tret soak in first or give it 20 minutes
whether you use light or heavy moisturizer afterwards is up to your skin tolerance. if its heavy it might cause additional irritation. from what i heard its mostly a problem when slugging though

you could also try sandwich method with light moisturizer so basically
- apply light moisturizer, let it dry
- apply tret, let it dry
- apply light moisturizer again';

'>>18100534
I'm using pic related but ever since I started using tert I've noticed dry skin randomly like when I wake up in the morning for example. Was thinking maybe it's not strong enough. I guess I'll try the sandwich!';

'>ctrl+F “snail mucin”
>0 results
Effay do you even SLIME???';

'>>18100120
>walgreens goo that lies about its ingredients
you are so poor did you prius run out of gas?';

'>>18100387
>moisturizer
>can be very drying
pick one';

'I have this thing where occasionally random patches of my skin will get very dry and uncomfortable. Normally it's on my hands but hasn't been for a while. And today I discovered it's now on my dick, one the first day I decide to whack off on in over a month. What do I do bros it stings';

'>>18100687
It just seems gross';

'After using moisturiser to combat the drying effects of another product should I then still use sunscreen that also moisturises or should I look for one that exclusively functions as a sunscreen?';

'How can I reduce or get rid of small smile lines?';

'>>18100662
2 derms recommended me sandwich method, dr dray on youtube also recommends it
check out slugging on days off tret too, it basically means applying petrolatum jelly after pm routine which is very cheap. or you could do this with something like LRP cicaplast baume b5+
petrolatum prevents 99% moisture loss
>>18100687
im allergic and probably couldnt bear with the consistency
>>18100786
post pics, someone else might help, or just go to derm
might be psoriasis or something idk';

'>>18100907
it would be best to consult that with your skin first meaning try it out and see if you are dry. most sunscreens have moisturizing ingredients anyway
over moisturizing does not seem to bring significant disadvantages either
>>18100909
everything that stimulates collagen production
retinoids, high concentration AHA, some people like vitamin c products, others oral collagen products
make sure to also moisturize and use sunscreen for prevention
copper peptides are apparently great for this too
avoid products with alcohol';

'>>18100917
>everything that stimulates collagen production
So it can be reversed?

>retinoids, high concentration AHA, some people like vitamin c products, others oral collagen products. make sure to also moisturize and use sunscreen for prevention
I'm using some retinoid to remove some post-acne marks and already using some night time and day time moisturizer (Cerave AM and PM), so is that already pretty good? I'm also taking some vitamin C supplements lately.';

'>>18100919
>reversed
id say reduced, but its up to your skin what will happen
if you want it reversed consider some kind of procedure. consult your derm or beauty saloon for best advise
>some retinoid
might want to up the dosage or get a stronger/prescription one if you are comfortable with it
>so is that already pretty good?
its a good and basic routine anyone can benefit from
>vitamin C supplements
unsure about oral supplement efficacy so DYOR

high content AHA peels are something i would look into next. start with 7-10% glycolic acid toner (alternate with retinoid, dont use together) and then go for the ordinary 30% AHA or something similar available in your area
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7891644/';

'>>18093981
Ok so ive been using the peel pads and they have been working insanely well. Only thing left I have are some small bumps on my face, look like zips almost but can't pop and some redder spots I saw something about physiogel? Anyone have experience with that and how does it work?';

'>>18082466
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^';

'>>18100499
Beginner stack, r8 n' h8

a cleanser - cerave foaming cleanser
BHA - paulas choice 2% BHA
sunscreen - la roche posay anthelios 50+
AHA - the ordinary glycolic acid 7% toner
retinol - cerave resurfacing retinol serum
moisturizer - cerave moisturizer for normal skin

could also get the beauty formluas 10%AHA+2%BHA renewing serum instead of the other two


I'm open to suggestions if you think I could choose a better product instead of the ones I've listed';

'I think my Irish skin is cursed to be irritated forever.
Working as a cook the skin on my fingers would peel back with bad eczema after prolonged handwashing and not enough time to heal. Dermatologist recommended steroid cream, then later told me I shouldn’t be using it because it was thinning my skin making it worse (lol).
Only recently tried to get my facial skincare in order, but exfoliating just makes my face look red and irritated for most of the day. Cleansing with cerave doesn’t seem to help with the blackheads, and every facial lotion I’ve tried just makes me look like a glazed donut. Bad razor burn too, my shits fucked senpai';

'>>18080800
I have dark circles under my eyes due to genetics, should I give up on trying to "fix" them? It runs on my mom's side, even my grandma has them. I am pretty skinny but realistically I don't think gaining weight will help much, I've had them since I was a child. Some women find them hot, I guess, I'm just wondering if there's a way to turn them off w/o using makeup.
So far I've used a cream for about a month, hasn't really done anything. I've heard serums can help, don't know much about those.';

'>>18101254
>been using the peel pads
how long?
>physiogel
its a skincare company
>>18101337
replace paulas choice 2% BHA with COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, much cheaper
if you have sensitive skin dont start everything at once, introduce things gradually over time
>>18101725
>prolonged handwashing
i think someone mentioned here once to moisturize/slug hands and wear plastic gloves for the night. might help
>exfoliating just makes my face look red and irritated for most of the day
>Cleansing with cerave doesn’t seem to help with the blackheads
>every facial lotion I’ve tried just makes me look like a glazed donut
post routine & products
>>18101742
by dark circles do you mean pigment or thin skin that uncovers blood vessels etc? its an important distinction you need to make. you can compare it with the back of your hand or skin on your feet
i have a vein going under both of my eyes and from a distance they looks like dark circles but its just thin skin
>eye creams
some help (like for puffiness) but they are usually memes
>serums
mostly its just a lightweight liquidy/jelly consistency product with a few active ingredients used to treat skin issues or moisturize. as a rule of thumb if you want to put 3 active ingredients (lets say BHA, vitamin c and azelaic acid) in your AM routine it wont be 3 different creams, but something like a bha toner, vit c serum and azelaic acid cream. the form of the product does not really matter in the end result, but it matters in which order you use them in your routine. for example, applying toner (liquid) over cream might render it useless because your skin might not absorb it through the layer of cream';

'Is it possible for cetaphil moisturizer or EltaMD sunscreen to give me horribly dry and irritated skin? They’re all I’ve been using and my skin is so painful…';

'Recomend a face sunscreen?';

'>>18101337
>combining BHA, very strong AHA, and retinol
>let alone exfoliating every single day
Please don't do that. Your face will peel off. Glycolic acid on its own is overkill for a lot of people. I only use glycolic on my feet. When I used chemical exfoliants like BHA/AHA I only used them about three times a week. I quit using them on my face after introducing differin. Also I don't recommend listening to the faggot who posts Asian girl pictures.
>>18102590
I use nivea sun water gel spf 35 but nip sunscreen in general is pretty good.';

'>>18102651
Is this one of those cases where
Thing :|
Thing, Japan :{0';

'>>18102662
Nah. In Japan and Korea they use newer filters which provide better UV protection than western chemical sunscreens and don't leave a white cast (unlike zinc oxide). Here is an article explaining it. Plus Asian sunscreens have a more hydrating/watery texture which is easier to layer and doesn't pill.
>In the United States, zinc oxide is the only available sunscreen ingredient that provides full UVA and UVB protection but is often viscous and classically leaves a white cast. The Tinosorb family (Tinosorb A2B, Tinosorb M, and Tinosorb S) provide both physical and chemical protection against the entire range of UVA and UVB. These filters tend to be photostable and help stabilize less stable ingredients like avobenzone.
>Tinosorb S offers one of the highest sun protective potencies of any sunscreen agent, is a chemical photoprotection with no white cast, and has a great safety profile. Other notable combined UVA/UVB sunscreen agents available outside of the US include Mexoryl XL, Uvasorb HEB, and amiloxate, all of which are chemical sunscreen agents.
>https://projectlead.health/clinical-corner/u-s-vs-foreign-sunscreens-what-are-we-missing-out-on/';

'>>18102651
I've been using AHA (The ordinary 7%) and Retinol (Cerave serum) for a while now, every night.
Never had any peeling problem, or even any irritation.
Guess you just have a sensitive skin...';

'How long do I have to stick with my cleanser + bha routine until whiteheads stop popping up?';

'>>18080800
Im trying to get rid of stubbon acne scars and dark spots.

This is what I currently have.

What should I get rid of/keep for my current goal? Any adjustments?

morning routine:
Cerave cleanser
Ordinary nacinamide(alternate between the topical acid on odd days of the week)
Cerave moisturizer

Evening:
Cerave cleanser
Neutrogena rapid tone repair';

'Bro that shit is crazy small';

'>>18103401
Get the new Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, Differin, or tret. A sunscreen is also a must if you're trying to get rid of dark spots (and otherwise as well). Maybe a Vit C serum for AM as well.';

'>>18103407
Nigga it literally says what volume of content it has. 50ml. Unless you mean you're stunned by the packaging of those 50ml.';

'>>18093503
I got the three pack with a salicylic acid one, the benzoyl one, and a salicylic plus glycolic acid. The benzoyl puffs up my face like a tomato and dries the shit out of it and makes it red and itchy, even if I just put a dab of it on a pimple or something. Maybe I'm just allergic. I've gotten the best results with just the salicylic acid and a moisturizer in the morning and before bed.';

'is it worth buying expensive moisturiser or should i just stick with cerave';

'Are you supposed to apply moisturizer to wet skin, or dry skin? I usually dry my face first, but someone said that it's better to put it on while your skin is wet with water to keep the moisture';

'Will using minox on my face to grow a beard ruin my face';

'>>18102190
yes, there might be something in the formula that cause this. unsure about the exact inci list of these products but could be niacinamide, any coconut related derivative or anything really
apply on different area on your body to confirm allergic reaction
>>18102590
cerave AM, beauty of joseon rice probiotic spf50
>>18102651
really depends
been doing AHA 30% peel in AM and epiduo forte in PM and was absolutely fine
>>18103351
your products dont necessarily prevent acne, they treat it
for prevention, consider lifestyle changes mentioned a few times in this thread
>>18103401
looks good but add sunscreen.
alternate between neutrogena retinol and glycolic acid
once you finish neutrogena retinol, get something stronger if possible
you could consider azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide or vit c serum
>>18103407
and also expensive
>>18103544
cerave is enough in most cases
the most expensive moisturizer i saw recommended by derms that was actually worth it was vichy mineral 89
>>18103551
>someone said that it's better to put it on while your skin is wet with water to keep the moisture
its the way';

'>>18103711
>vichy mineral 89
>£36 per 100ml
ohnononnoon';

'>>18103407
Any other sunscreen reccs? Is Neutrogena alright? I can get 90ml from them for the same price as 50ml of the La Roche.';