/fa/ - Fashion

I will be monitoring this thread.

Can I wash my face with soap? I'm buying the Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar if it matters.

>>9990158
If you have sensitive skin it's best to avoid products that contain sulfates. It's also good to use little enough to get the dirt and grease off without foaming. Even if you use moisturizer afterwards it's not good to dry your skin that drastically.

FUCK accutane

I use, Dead Sea magic gentle face cleanser. Witch hazel gel as astringent and Dead Sea Magic Super Night Cream.

If you have sensitive or oily skin, I would highly advise those products.

Exfoliating with table salt after a long, hot shower works wonders for me. Rinse it away and moisturize afterwards of course.

Sleeping with my face on terry cloth is good too.

>>9990195
Fuck you accutane is love accutane is life

>>9990209
>table salt for exfoliating

you're gonna give yourself all fucking kids of micro scars

My face is scared and dried. How do I repair and smooth my face

>>9990558
Drink plenty of water, buy a sunscreen and a moisturiser

Is exfoliating with coffe grounds a good idea?

>>9990209
>>9990612
Why can't you just buy face exfoliations that were formulated specifically for faces instead of using random life hack crap.

>>9990434
i swear micro scars and micro tears are bandied about so fucking munch but nbody knows what the fuck they even mean. micro scars would be so inconsequential that they wouldnt even be scars. scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after injury. it would literally slough off as the skin regenerates.

My doctor doesn't think my skin is bad enough to warrant accutane so he prescribed me tretinoin (brand name: Retin-A). Has anyone had any success with it? My acne is mild I suppose but my skin is oily.

>go outside for five minutes
>faggot mosquito bites me on the cheek

New to skincare. I don't do anything to my face right now. Is picture related a good place to start?

>>9990668
>nobody knows what the fuck they even mean.

I guess you don't either, considering that you just copied the first sentence on scars from Wikipedia:

>scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after injury.

>Scars are areas of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) that replace normal skin after injury.

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

lol

>>9990715
yes exactly, and how does that relate to surface irritation caused by exfoliating? how is that going to create areas of fibrous tissue on the top layer of skin...

>>9990209
>>9990612
in general, mild chemical exfoliation (salicylic/mandelic/glycolic/lactic acid et c) is more suitable for the average person than mechanical dermabrasion/microdermabrasion (various crystals/sand/microparticles et c).

the above is especially true outside of clinical settings, and if you wish to treat the skin a bit more carefully. it's also especially true if the mechanical dermabrasion uses, say, ordinary salt crystals or coffee grounds. those particles are much bigger than what is used in clinical dermabrasion. it will not be as effective, and your skin will probably be irritated by it as well.

there's no need for the average person to use mechanical dermabrasion at home.

just get a good cleanser, and a good chemical exfoliator (preferably with salicylic/lactic acid). that should take good care of the excess "dead skin".

>>9990703
yup. just consider some kind of exfoliation if you have acne and if your skin isn't too sensitive. if you want to save money: just go for the cleanser and the sunscreen.

>>9990681
>going to sleep
>waking up to 4 mosquito bites in my right cheek

i feel you, buddy

Can i get a reccomendation for a cleanser for back acne?

I've tried asking /r/skincareaddiction but had no luck so seeing if anyone here can help.

I have the exact same skin type as the pic (google froggen for more examples)
basically my face is very red compared to my neck/rest of my body. I'm not sure why it is but its kind of a constant flushed look/sunburned (even though its 100% not sunburn). I've been moisturizer more than often but not seeing much results. Any products in particular to help fight this? Should also note whenever I wake up in the morning my skins tone looks perfect and healthy.

feels good mane

>>9990837
considered rosacea?

laser can help with this.
also makeup.

>>9990846
So you think it works good? Noticed any difference?

>>9990852
yeah I like it and doesn't leave that weird feeling on my face

My skincare routine is

Cetaphil wash (the face & body one) -> Paula's Choice BHA -> Cetaphil moisturizer (the thick cream)

I've been keeping this up for several months now, but my acne is not going away.

I have pretty oily skin, and the acne is mostly on my nose and around it. My skin is okay-ish, but is there any way to get rid of the acne completely?

>>9990962
consider switching to the lighter lotion, as the cream is not "meant" to be used on the face. rather for cracked elbows and feet and stuff. the thick cream could contribute to your acne. you don't need a cream if you already have an oily face.

try the above and maybe switching to stridex or adding some benzoyl peroxide, or just using more of the pc bha. tried going to a derm?

>>9990045

been using a combo of lemon juice (sometimes fresh, mostly bottled) olive oil and sugar recently and as well as feeling very refreshing it seems to clear up my blemishes a lot

does anyone else have experience with it? also my bacne is coming back, does anyone have a miracle cure for that?

>>9990962
>but is there any way to get rid of the acne completely?
it's called growing out of puberty m8

>>9991013
It's a common misconception that acne is a disease limited to puberty, and that if you still have it once you're out of puberty then it's there to stay. Almost half of all women and men still have acne in their 20s, but prevalence drops steadily as we age.

I quit eating dairy and my acne is almost gone now.

>>9990754
Thank you. So the sunscreen will cover my lotion-needs? Also, I assume your swedish. Know any good place to get this stuff? Amazon won't ship to me.

I use this along with Oxy face wash. They both have 10 percent BP, but I guess after using them for so long it doesn't dry out my skin so much.

I leave a light mask on before I go to bed or if I'm going to chill at home for a while. I also try to drink an ass load of water every day. I panic if I don't have at least on clear piss a day.

What I need is a facial moisturizer that won't leave my face feeling oily. Something that will help keep my skin looking "young". I'm a 23yo black male, and many people take me for a 17-19yo. I don't have a baby face, but I'd like to maintain the young look for a while.

>>9991171
I also avoid touching my face. I'm usually on the verge of tears if I notice even the smallest blemish. I'd like to achieve being 100 percent blemish free, but I fear I'll never reach that goal.

There is an idea of who I am, some kind of abstraction, but there is no real me, only an entity, something illusory, and though I can hide my cold gaze and you can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours and maybe you can even sense our lifestyles are probably comparable: I simply am not there.

guys, i've been on accutane for 5 months and its still bad, maybe even worse than before, i sometimes took too much of it, like 2 pills instead of one when the spots were too big, should i still take it?
40 mg a day
I'm 196cm/85kg if that matters

Thank you very much anon

I have good skin everywhere else, but my forehead is rough and bumpy. Any suggestions on over the counter products? The only skin product I currently use is moisturizer

>>9991171
>>9991187
You should upgrade to an herb mint facial mask.

Got a Derma appointment today, 6 months of 100mg daily death is over, feels GREAT man

>>9991013
Thanks, that's actually helpful to know.

>>9990969
Merci beaucoup. I will check out the lighter lotions, as the cream is already really oily. I ran out of lotion yesterday just in time too :-) I'll read up on benzoyl peroxide too. It seems interesting.

>>9991171
>What I need is a facial moisturizer that won't leave my face feeling oily.

did you read the post by OP? several moisturizers there. i'd pick cerave or cetaphil moisturizing lotion

>>9991205
lurk more. as in, read the stuff posted in OP
suggestions aplenty

>>9991189
pls help

Due to my Mediterranean genes, I'm a hairy gorilla. My body gets covered in thick wolfman-like hair, which looks cringey as fuck and is very uncomfortable not to mention unnecessary in this hot tropical weather so I have to shave my whole body (including my legs) at least once every month.

Because of that, I get nasty-looking and painful razor burns and I have gross painful zits on my ass-cheeks that the razor-burn makes worse.

I could really use some help. What products or tips do you recommend /fa/?

pic unrelated

>>9991085
Not necessarily. I'm just saying that it's more important to use a sunscreen during the day than using a moisturizer during the night, in order to prevent a major factor to skin aging: UV exposure. I would prefer using both though, to keep the skin hydrated and pliable at all times.

For products in Sweden and nearby, this list is good:
https://www.reddit.com/r/NordicSkinCare/comments/34f24n/the_ultimate_list_of_swedish_skincare/

You could also order some products from Amazon.de if you're willing to pay the retard tax.

>>9991189
You should absolutely not take more than what has been prescribed by your doctor. If you feel that you may need to change your dosage, you should talk to your doc. You do not want to overdose on isotretinoin. 40 mg/day is a dose that is actually viable (and used) after a couple of months though, and it's a bit strange that you haven't gotten to that dosage yet. See the chap below you @ 100 mg daily.

Talk to your doc. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action he's decided is the wisest - tell him so! But allow him to convince you, and I promise you, right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo.

See another doc if you're not content, for a second opinion.

>>9991211
What has it been like? Dry lips/eyes/face and bloody nose?

>>9991392

laser hair removal.

>>9991400
>What has it been like? Dry lips/eyes/face and bloody nose?

dry lips, face, nose, joints, scalp/hair

>>9990754
>mild chemical exfoliation (salicylic/mandelic/glycolic/lactic acid et c)

my acne is pretty much gone I just deal with these red spots for weeks on end.

how do I whiten them?

perhaps a lotion with AHA ?

every day rountine. wake up., wash hair with mois. shampoo. put in conditioner, leave it in for 2 min., proceed to wash body with good shit i.e mois. body wash and a scrub, then dry hair off with tshirt(not as damaging to hair), then, forgot to mention shave before shower, then use cetaphil gel, then put acne powder scrub on use that then put on face lotion then body lotion usually shea or coconut based, then brush teeth.

My nose and forehead are way too oily and my cheeks and mouth are dry. Please save me from my suffering

>>9991408
tp;ca (too poor; can't afford)

I considered Brazilian waxing but I'm too poor for that too. So I only wax my eyebrows.

>>9991400
Thank you, you are a life saver.

anyone tried the sugar/lemon face scrub?

bum

>>9991498
Don't do that. Don't ever put lemon juice on your face.

>>9991593
Why?

>>9991442
Shave man. Every 2-3 days little by little that red shit comes off. After the shave it looks worse cause its irritated but using aftershave cools it down and it won't look as bad.

>>9990158
Stay away from bar soaps.
>>9990209
wtf
>>9990558
Exfoliate and a nice cream lotion. Check with a derm to see if a laser would help the deepest scars.
>>9990612
I've heard good things using them on the body. Sugar is another option.
>>9990764
Anything with salicylic acid.
>>9991392
Waxing lasts longer than shaving, and costs less than laser hair removal.

I'm new to skincare, I have these really tiny black dots on my nose that look like little hairs. What are these called? Whenever I google different things like "blackheads" I get weird disgusting shit that looks nothing like my problem.

I have these red little red pimple thingies, if I squeeze them only a bit watery fluid comes out. What do i need to buy to make this go away /fa/, please help me.

>>9991410
NICE

>>9991442
I think AHA might aggravate it. Erythema is a possible side-effect of AHA chemical peels. It also constitutes an irritation, so that's why I think it could make it worse actually... I'll try to delve deeper into this. I promise.

Your red marks after previous acne lesions ("post-inflammatory erythema") /must/ be protected from UVA/UVB exposure through the use of sunscreen. They'll fade over time. Can take up to a year. If you want to cover them up as well, then use a spot concealer. Laser is an option.

>>9991464
Sounds like combination skin.
Issues with dry areas as well as oily areas.
You probably need to treat the different areas in different ways. In general: heavier moisturizers on the dry areas; anti-acne/oil-absorbing stuff on the oily parts. Just search for "combination skin" and you'll be on your way.

>>9991493
Cheers.

>>9991633
>Stay away from bar soaps.

In general: yes. In this case: no.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar is a syndet soap (unlike most other bar soaps).

Great for sensitive skin. See:
http://pastebin.com/51yse1NE

>coffee grounds/sugar
see
>>9990754
Is it wrong? I would love to have this viewpoint advanced.

>>9991719
As much as I cringe when I read the mindless droning of the /r/SCA-induced "YOU DO NOT HAVE BLACKHEADS. YOU HAVE SEBACEOUS FILAMENTS.", your description seems to fit.

Short hairs emerging from the pores. Covered in somewhat soft sebum. They become darker (and harder) after a while as a byproduct of oxidation and melanin deposition. Do you recognize this?

They can be treated in virtually the same way as comedones.

>>9991620
Eh, sorry, but I'm afraid to try it out.

I'm in UK, pretty sure this is the equivalent to the Cetaphil stuff in the US as the primary facial cleanser but is it any good? It's what I'm using at the moment.

I use the equivalent moisturiser as well.

>>9991938
boots has cetaphil you swine

>>9991938
I use this and it's not that effective.

Sorry m8

How do I get rid of blackheads on my nose? Tried peeling + Neutrogena for a month and I see no difference.

Also, the pores on my skin are very big. Is this fixable?

>>9991960
Well I am a dickhead. Will cop next time I go lel.

is there a cheaper alternative to African black soap ?


I enjoy it and it seems to help keep my skin soft. I can use it on my face and it doesn't dry it out.

wondering if paying $4 for a bar of soap really worth it. and it seems to go fast.

thanks in advanced.

>>9991806
>I think AHA might aggravate it

perhaps. time will help. but it takes a long time. its on my upper thigh I believe from working out + sweat build up. I might have to switch to briefs over boxers so the sweat doesn't build up there.

I use Apple Cider Vinegar in the past for red marks. it seems to lighten it a bit.

>>9991806
Yeah, that's exactly what they are. Thanks

>>9990045
I want to get an exfoliator for my skin but I don't really know where to look. I've read the article on Paula's choice, and it seems that I should get one with AHA (because dry skin), but I don't really know where to start looking.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

>>9991806
Thanks friend

My lips are constantly dry and peel often, how do I get them to be healthier?

>>9993475
aquaphor baby

>>9993475
1. don't lick them
2. lip balm, i'm using nivea repair and protect right now and it's not bad
3. exfoliate them when you need to. i use a clean towel to remove excess skin once a week, but a toothbrush also does the job. anything gently abrasive.

>>9993475
Rosemary and lavender oil are the main ingredient in a lot of lip balms. They work very well on their own, as does basil oil or any other stimulant oil. I used lavender for a long time and I usually only had to apply it once or twice a week.

new to skincare stuff. i have mild acne and oily nose. are these good for a start?

>>9993677
Yeah... might need stridex or something too for your acne....

Is there a way to get rid of sebaceous filaments or should I just ignore them?

>>9993804
Ctrl + F "filament"

>>9993826
Thanks

>>9991400
>no one notices the Kill Bill reference

>>9991797
Seems like ingrown hairs
DON"T FUCKING PICK AT YOUR SKIN

>>9991797
Yo :^)
Check it out, mang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2SjOhTDyic

b u m p

Mostly use a St.Ives scrub for the next 3 days after shaving and a Mederma soap everyday in the evening. What should i add or swap? I have a slightly oily sensitive skin, even shaving with Proraso white gives me minor, really minor pimples but then again i was bearded for some time and work i dirt.

Are Retin-A and Benzoyl Peroxide prescription medicines? Or i can get them in any drug store? Also what does Retin-A do? Google says they have side effects?

what to do about dark under eyes

>>9995156
try reading the stuff in the post by OP
there are two links about it there

are the soaps in the pastebin also recommended for bathing?

Is there a cream for sensitive skin (so without perfume etc) that works well on oily skin?

I have very oily skin and at the end of the day it looks like i've been bathing in my own sweat

I'd like something that will make my face look less oily than usual while moisturizing my face obv

Anyone?

>>9995704
well, they're going to make you clean!

I wouldn't hesitate to use most/all of them on other parts than the face. I would probably use a syndet bar soap though just because it's easier/cheaper.

bear in mind that there are products especially formulated for intimate parts (like sebamed), too.

>>9995095
retin-a... isotretinoin is a prescription drug in most english speaking places. benzoyl peroxide is over the counter.

>>9995883
How do I clean my face without soap?

How do i fix the dark areas under my eyes? As well as smoother skin?

>>9996107
I have that yellow hue around my mouth too, like the kind you see on armpits, on inner thighs - wtf is that shit?

>>9996107
>How do i fix the dark areas under my eyes

it's in OP. twice...
lurk moar

>>9996134
Haha shit. I just skimmed through the catalog for a skin thread and posted my question. Sloppy work, I'm sorry fam

>>9996132
maybe carotenosis?

>>9996167
no wucken fairies m8

I hear people say stuff like "Drink more water", which is fine. But what exactly does this do to make your face look better?

Also, I'm unhygenic as fuck and have realized that and am looking to change, FAST. Could I see good results in how clear my skin looks in a few months minimum (In it for the long haul, too. Just wondering) and that's going based off the fact my skin actually isn't THAT bad. I seldom get acne despite being gross.

I've got some sunscreen, showering 2 times a day now, sometimes 3-4 depending on if I work out/if it's blazing hot. (But the extra ones are usually just to rinse the sweat off), and a rag to exfoliate.

Also, I'm a pale, ivory skinned skeletor because I've been inside for a long time without getting much sun. Will getting a nice tan help out a bit?

should i use sunscreen if i dont leave my house much?

I have awful sensitive skin and repeated sebhorreic dermatitis on my face (red rashy skin right on the sides of the nose and above the eyebros)

I've tried so much shit over the years and nothing really works.
Bar soap is a no no
Facial washers just scrape away my skin and make it redder
Moisturizers make my skin greasy and the rashes get worse

Bump.

Anyone use the LAB series?
Got some free samples from work and seems OK so far.

The hell are these bumps underneath my eyes?

and why is my skin rougher around my nose and cheekbones?

>>9997081
Fordyce spots?

>>9997081
>>9997092
Double checked I was wrong.
http://www.etopical.com/white-dots-under-eyes-milia-little-bumps-circles/

Anyone in here have sun damage? I fucked up not using sunscreen + using acne products while swimming in my teens and now I have some light brown marks on my face. (I'm 20) I'm scared to use hydroquinone but I guess it's better than doing laser stuff. I'm also wondering if anyone has success with chemical peels in particular.

I'm also having trouble with rosacea. Anyone else?

>tfw horrible skin at age 20

>>9997081
You have cancer. I know because im a college student studying pre-med

Hey if you want a moisturizing toner Japanese camellia oil is greattt, good for hair too

Any recommendations for getting rid of smaller almost bump like pimples that aren't white until u Popp them?

oo it took forever to get beautiful skin but it is possible

regi:
cetaphil cleanser daily
aveeno exfoliator 2-3x weekly
(both in shower)

shave
cold water rinse
cucumber bateman mask 2-3x week
molton brown moisturizer

>>9997153
Fuck you, man

>>9997147
One a Week AHA from Paula's Choice got rid of my tiny sunspot/freckles

>>9990045
If you can't be arsed to put on moisturizer every night buy this shit for the shower. My skin is so soft and it smells really good.
Also, anyone know a place I can look at to find good shampoos? Currently use Yes To Coconut.

current progress

My current routine is cerave hydrating cleanser, cetaphil lotion, target brand 2% SA and 10% BP, morning and night. Best product I've used is tazorac, but I can't get it on my insurance anymore. Generally, I'll have 1-2 blemishes on my face, but nothing like the cystic shit I used to get. Although, if I ever get lazy or stuck without my stuff, I'll always get 1 or 2 new bumps (sometimes cysts).

biggest mistake ever was getting products marketed towards "oily skin". My mom used to get me all sorts of alcohol-based shit and those awful oil-absorbing papers, and she never taught me to moisturize. I've accepted that my skin is going to be naturally oily and my main focus is keeping my skin healthy.

idk guys, tips? I want to find a mask or something that i can use occasionally for a deep clean.

>>9997328
pic is after 1 yr, same routine

Family Dollar brand Cetaphil substitute and Stridex pads keep my shit acceptable.

>>9997328
My skin used to be incredibly oily as well.

The two things that helped me the most were not drying my skin out by cleaning it too often and using the right moisturizer. I use the same cleanser/moisturizer you do though.

I also rub Aloe Vera leaves directly onto my face once a week. I let the gel sit there for 30-45 minutes before washing it off and then I moisturize. So that could've been what helped my skin be less oily as well.

>>9997328
Nice dude, you looking well!

>>9997328
if you're using a deep clean, use the indian healing benzonite clay that's posted here all the time, that shit takes everything out of your skin.

>>9997374
that aloe vera thing sounds natchy and refreshing, I'll have to give that a try
>>9997382
ty fam (:
>>9997395
I've tried that aztec secret stuff a few times, I like it pretty well. What I'd really like is one of those peel-off masks but I hear they don't actually do shit

>>9990703

>spf 110

overkill brah

30 is good

Tfw I use 4 of the products pictured in OP

>>9996918
based

>>9996288
use a cleanser, a moisturizer, a sunscreen.
do careful tanning. also see "skin tone and diet" on how to get a more "healthy" skin tone. try to avoid sitting up staring at screens for too long as it can affect the way your eyes look in multiple ways.

>>9996300
UVA (main perp in photoaging) can still penetrate glass. if you're exposed to direct sunlight through windows, then you're exposed to UVA. limited exposure, though. it all depends on how strict you want to be with your skincare routine. personally I can't be fucked.

Please sticky this

>>9997778
2nding that it's a bit overkill.
wouldn't pay to use anything above 30-40 personally. but people in these threads have different priorities/dedication.

see image. note that this is only for UVB.

>>9997168
not quite sure what you're referring to in the description, but I assume that you're talking about some kind of closed comedo/whitehead.

>Any recommendations
reading the links in OP would be a good start
specifically "popping pimples"

>>9996516
have you tried going to a derm? you should do that and try some antifungals. proven efficacy for that condition.

as for the other stuff:
>bar soap
did you try ordinary alkaline-fat soap (bad), or one with synthetic detergents (generally good)?

>Facial washers just scrape away my skin and make it redder
have you tried those formulated to take good care of sensitive skin?

>Moisturizers make my skin greasy and the rashes get worse
you could try a water-based (humectant) moisturizer. there are moisturizers designed for skin conditions like different kinds of dermatitis.

what products have you tried previously?

I think you should see a derm if you haven't done so already. if that haven't worked, then you should see another one

>>9990045
My face gets so fucking oily all the time. I have to carry oil-blotting sheets everywhere I go. I use Purpose gentle face wash in the morning and at night and benzoyl peroxide 10% at night too. What more can I do?

>>9990860
Why do you use it? Do you have a dry face?

>>9997926
How do you use benzoyl peroxide? Do you spot or cover your face with it? Do you apply moisturizer afterwards?

>>9998096
I cover my face with it. I avoid moisturizer completely so as not to exacerbate the oiliness.

>>9998155
So does that mean benzoyl peroxide is also a moisturizer? I'm planning on getting one so i just need some clarifications.

>>9998418
Nope. Just good at killing bacteria and exfoliating skin. It's also very drying, so a moisturizer goes on once the BP has dried.

>>9998472
Whats the lowest percentage of BP?
It's not prescription medicine right? Meaning you can buy it locally?

Does laser hair removal (and permanent epilation in general) go here? Or should I make separate thread?
I've decided to get myself a treat and have my pits fried for easier maintenance. Does anybody have experience with that and recommendation or warnings to share?

>>9998493
it's over the counter in most places
lowest concentration is 2.5% generally

you seriously need to learn how to google, mate

>>9998507
this belongs here

realself.com should have good info

>>9998507
Remember that it's something that you do over a long period of time, and even though you've had things lasered you'll still get a few hairs that you may have to pluck away. You may have to get the area touched up in a few years and if your hormones change (pregnancy, menopause, different birth control, PCOS), it sometimes stops working.

>>9998569
Seconding this rec because realself is great for finding professionals in your area and having questions answered.

BREAKING OUT

WAT DO HEFAY? CHUG WATER?

Started taking gelatin and collagen caps erry day. Started taking it for achey joints but it's done more for my skin than my shoulders and knees. Don't use any other product outside of sunscreen and my flaky reptile Irish skin has almost gone away completely.

>>9991187
You take this shit way too seriously. No one will ever care that much about you in the day to day world, let alone your skin.

Nice job creating your own hell though.

>>9998726
apparently you need to watch American Psycho

Dual

okay guys I'm gonna be outside for about 4-5 hours for the next couple of months in the Texas summer (8am-1pm) and I need some new sunscreen that would benefit me the most. I just don't want to get dark/tan or obtain acne/breakouts. any recommendations?

Anyone use Cetaphil DERMACONTROL Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30??

Good experiences?

I have an oily sensitive skin, want to try this

pls respond

>>9999244
I use exactly this one, but I don't really like it. After I put it on my skin it becomes a little red, but this fades. It also makes my skin look very shiny and more oily even though I use just a little bit.
I personally wouldn't recommend it..

>>9998155
Have you started using 10% i've been googling about and that it says it can cause irritation and inflamation because it's too strong, but then again those are for people with sensitive skin. I'm confused now wether to get 2.5% or 10% ;_;

>>9999296

I ordered it right before you posted it

I dunno, I've read some good interviews

Some people are saying it definitely looks matte which is good

And it has a sunscreen so idk

I'll try it out for a few weeks

>>9999497
Aight, yeah it might be just my skin. I've also read good reviews, this was the reason I tried it in the first place :) good luck

>>9999244
This stuff cleared up my skin so much. Seriously. The matte finish from the lotion is great and lasts a while, plus it's got the added benefit of spf. I definitely recommend trying it

>>9999702
+ the cleanser is also really good for oily skin. That's what helped my skin the most

>>9999708
>Cetaphil
>>9999702

Can you please explain what it helped with? Just the oily skin? Did the cleanser also do anything else for you anon?

>>9998893
anyone? pls respnd;_;

I hope you all get ducked 999999 GET

>>9998893
>>9999891
well, any of the like 5-6 different sunscreens posted in OP should be good enough for you : )

don't forget to lurk!

Many brands have a normal cream for every day use and then they also have a night cream

What does it do differently than a regular day cream?

Anyone use night cream?

>>10000432
I think night cream is just generally heavier and shiny because it doesn't have to be matte because who cares how you look as you sleep

I have olive skin and some hyperpigmentation/acne scars. How do I get rid of them? I hate when people look at them instead of my eyes.

>>9999999
>>10000000

>>10000475

Anon do you mind posting a pic of your scars?

Pls, I really need to see it

Ofc you can blur out the rest of your face

Are these hyperpigmentation spots big?

>>10000508
I actually mind. Taking pictures of them makes me super depressed. They are medium sized and there are four on my nose. The red spots in pic are where they are. I just have a problem with picking my pimples and causing them to bleed nervously and then I become reclusive until the scars go away. It's absolutely ruining my life.

>>10000854
hi. sounds like compulsive skin picking. psychological issue. there's help to get for that. I think you should read this post:

>>/fa/thread/S9966583#p9973316

pic related.
hope it turns out alright.

>dump

>>9999244
I use it after using medications like acanya and tretinoin, It really helps keep my skin from being all flaky. It has a weird smell to it though, so I don't wear it in the morning.

>>10000893
Thanks man.

Tazorac dries the fuck out of my skin a day or two after I apply (dryness lasts for a couple of days as well), how do I fix?

I don't get it. Are exfoliate, cleanser, astringent, and moisturizer only applied on the face or they applied on the body too?

I have terrible skin, currently I use whole foods skin cleanser, acure facial toner, exfoliator, and everyone face moisturizer. I use all products twice a day except for the moisturizer, which i use every 2 days. What am I missing?

>>10001595
*exfoliator at the end, not moisturizer

how can i become whiter?
don't like my skin
pic related, my skin

>>10001711

What's the ring?

>>10001729
some cheap metal ring my friend brought me from a hippie selling stuff on the park

>>10001711
what race are you?

>>10001896
i don't believe in the concept of race when talking about skin color or ethnic groups :^)
but i'm brazilian

>>10001906
i feel you bruh but you already seem pretty light skinned. i'm paki and my skin color is very similar to yours.

>>10002002

Why are pakis and indians so obsessed with being light-skinned?

>>10001599
Bump

How do you guys apply benzoyl peroxide? Just fingers or cotton balls?

anyone here rub an icecube on their face in the morning? or is a mask thing better

also i have a line about an inch under my eyes that's red and sunken, is this due to little sleep?

>>10002823
Lighter skin = indoor lifestyle = having servants = wealth & status
Darker skin = outdoor labour, sometimes lower caste/social status

>>10003097

You are pretty dark though right? Would you prefer to be lighter-skinned?

How do i even out my skin tone?
I'm always wearing a watch and now i have a tan line on my wrist. I live in a pretty hot country and i just started using sunscreen when i saw the tan line which was many months ago.

>inb4 red marks
My skin's sensitive to scratches
>inb4 dark spots
I have Keratosis Pillaris
>tfw you realized you have shit genese

>>10003220

Just stop wearing a watch and itll even itself out

It's not rocketscience brah

>>10002823
i'm not obsessed with it but i've always been incredible light skinned compared to other paki's. when most people guess my race they never guess right.

skins been VERY clear for 6 months, following the daily regimen:

-malin goetz grapefruit face cleanser
-malin goetz vitamin e face moisturizer (or m+g spf moisturizer mixed in, but not too much because its oily)

In addition to those, I consume 2 large spoonfuls of vitamineral green every day (with water or tea), 1 spoonful of coconut oil, and drink at least 5 glasses of water (including tea w/ no sweeteners)

As long as I make sure to wash my face daily, don't touch it (easy to do when stressed) and eat relatively healthy (low sugar, less carbs, less red meats) I get away with pretty darn clear skin

I also tend to get oily in my t-zone but don't break out. Pretty sure it's just genetic or hormonal. Face wipes tend to do the trick.

If anyone purchases more expensive brands of skincare items my sibling pointed out that Nordstrom price matches and has free shipping for anything on their webshop, so it's cheaper than Sephora or Ulta for brands like Black Jack and Philosophy.

>>10001595
You should probably exfoliate less, or swap out whatever you're using for a konjak sponge instead. It won't be as rough on your skin and you can use it with your face wash.

>>10003328
But i love wearing my watches. Plus the covered skin tone is my goddamned actual skin tone. I can't believe going outside gets you tanned.

>>10003450
if you absolutely must wear a watch on that arm, then you will get tanned less there. just choose. there are no chemicals that will fix this for you.

Can i get hydroquinone in a regular drugstore? Also how do i use it in conjunction with benzoyl peroxide?

>>10003474
hydroquinone will thin out your skin

do not use it

use tretinoin instead

and it also helps keeping your skin young

>>10003407
i'm really happy for you anon, hope i get there someday too

Do 3 step programs such as proactive which are basically just exfoliator, toner, moisturizer in that order really work to get rid of your acne?

>>10003694
Depends on your type of acne and brand, but yes. In my case proactiv didnt do SHIT but Clinique helped a lot.

>>9993677
late response on my part but yeah you may wanna pick up an acne wash as well

Is there any way to make my pores smaller? I'm 25 yet have the facial pores of a 50 year old. Shit sucks.

>tfw it's coming back

>>10003948

Maybe wash your face with cold water every day instead of hot water

Hot water opens pores, clod water closes them

I don't know if it will have a permanent effect tho anon

>>10003991
>Hot water opens pores, clod water closes them

that's not the way pores work.

there are no muscles around them.

hot water tends to be more drying than cold water though.

What sunscreen should I get if I want to tan?

>>10003972

So is Avéne's cleansing gel any good? I want to get the recommended cleansers but they aren't available in my country and I'd prefer not having to order through the internet

I used to have awful acne, like horrendous. But I drink a ton of chrysanthemum tea every day and I've been clearing up a lot. Even my back and chest are getting clearer.
I also use a biore pore cleanser a few times a week.

>tfw want to take accutane but combined with my depression I'd probably kill myself

>>9997098
>milia
No, not what he's talking about

Gonna post this again, remember it's a general guide for the order of products that are out there.
Everyone's face is different and not everyone does (or needs to do) all of this every night.

I'm prolly just gonna post it every thread tbh, i'll try to catch the thread earlier

>>10004859
surprisingly good
didn't expect that

So Pic related is how my cheeks look.

I use:
- Aztec healing clay, every 3 days
- Some body/face creme

I wrap a towel around my pillow, every day I use a different spot no the towel, so I change towels every 4 days. I also go to the gym and don't eat unhealthy.

Still I get acne and other red spots(acne scars)

Sometimes it seem slike aztec secret helps, but then it doesn't. I found using it every 3 days to be the best. I mix it with ACV.

What do I do, /fa/?

Is taking a shower too long with warmish-hot water bad for your skin?

>>10005434
super duper hot water will dry out your skin, if you're only taking one shower a day it won't be that big of an issue but multiple scalding hot showers a day won't do you any favours, as dry skin exacerbates acne

>>10005434
but warmish hot water really shouldn't be an issue**
meant to finish my thought there

Is jerking off too much bad for your skin?

>>10005257
microdermabrasion, then scrub the hell out of it for like 5 minutes straight

shit's magic

>>9999244
>>
awful, just made my face sting and it made it rlly oily. Brings out redness to. You can try, i guess..

does anyone else here use differen gel? how were the results?

>>10005257
read the links provided by OP

I've got eye wrinkles that I assume are from years of lack of sleep, throws my face off as im wrinkle free everywhere else. used roc deep wrinkle night cream and it improved it noticeably after a few months of everyday application but is there anything better/more potent that I could be using?

holy shit that cetaphil is some good shit

picked up a bottle the other day and using it at the start and end of every day and my skin just looks so fucking clean

hey guys i've been using benzoyl peroxide 5% and it just makes my face dry, no irritation or red blotches. Question is, can i use it during the morning then put on a moisturizer with spf 30?

>>10006660
YEP.
you can go down to 2.5% if it gets too dry for you.
but, it's always more irritated in the beginning. your skin will get used to BP.

are these good quality http://www.amazon.co.uk/Retinol-Cream-Vitamin-100-Ounce/dp/B000KKV3W4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434813577&sr=8-1&keywords=retinoid+cream

>>10006881
did you try reading the reviews?

it's not like we're gonna have more of a clue than those who have actually bought the fucking product

>>10006883
come back to me when u have a proper answer

>>10006822
Is it also possible to use it then apply tretinoin afterwards?

>>10006489
Nice to hear. That's why we keep recommending stuff like that.

>>10006891
Amazon, coupled with other review sites, is a good indicator of product quality. On that site alone you have the result of 33 individual product reviews. We can't beat that here.

>bump the thread once it hits p 8-9 or so.

Bump v2.0

>>9993475
Drink more water. I started drinking a lot more and my lips are never dry anymore. No need for lip balm, moisturizer, lip scrubs or nothing.

>Dry skin in some places
>Oily skin in some places
>Shitty, pale skin
>Acne scars out the fucking wazoo
>Acne in general
>Sebaceous filaments ALL OVER MY NOSE

Granted, I'm not on any form of routine right now, working on it (help pls)

Please, tell me everything will be alright, I swear it's taking me from a possible 7/10 to a fucking 3/10.

>>10009756
My skin is naturally very oily on my forehead/nose and then incredibly dry around my mouth/jaw. I still clean/treat the areas exactly the same and it seems to have balanced out the oiliness and the dryness at the same time.

I use Cerave foaming facial cleanser, morning and night.
I use Neutragena 2-in-1 Lotion/sunscreen in the morning but Cetaphil lotion during the night.

To actively treat your acne and sebaceous filaments, use Stridex Maximum Strength Pads. Use them once at night, every night. (Cleanse, Use pads, lotion - In this order)

As with any new routine, your skin may take time to adjust. This is what has worked for me though.

>>10005595
>scrub the hell out of it for like 5 minutes straight

leave

Less is more, IMO best thing to do is exercise and stay hydrated. I use lotions and sunscreen but rarely use anything but water to wash my face. no acne but also think I may be growing out of it

>>9991985
use a clay mask 2 suck all tht shit out and an astringent 2 tighten ur pores back up

>>9993475
means ur dehydrated.
>>9993677
get some lil salicylic acid acne pads 4 acne and exfoliation
>>9994905
st ives is shit. clogs pores and is way too harsh of an exfoliant esp for a sensitive skin.
>>9995156
theyre usually genetic. buy a concealer
>>9995718
why not just blot ur face periodically

what should i do if my face has this palid, ill looking complexion to it? i exf w/stridex, wash my face everyday using cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser. i take a multi-vitamin once a day, diet is ok. any ideas boys?

How much water should you usually drink in a day? 8 tall glasses?

>>10009972
This varies dramatically person-to-person. Height, weight, and level activity play major roles in the amount of water to be consumed on a daily basis.

Drink enough water to where your urine (in exception of when you first wake) is always a light-yellow, almost clear, liquid.

>>10009977
Thank you for the insightful answer.

I bought pick related. First time I bought something because of 4chan. I should be picking this up on Monday.

Did I buy the right stuff? What else should I buy? Any other skin advice I should know? I feel like there is more I should do other than put products on my face.

Anyways, I feel a bit optimistic about the stuff I bought because I usually buy some shitty products for my face in past 5 years and I just give up so much. Now I sorta know what not buy for now on.

Thoughts on proactive?

>>10010009
Good goy

>>10010009
Do you have any current issues with your skin?

>>10010009
DO NOT USE ALL OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME

You don't want some of this shit to cause allergic reation/breakouts without even knowing what caused it in the first place.
Use one product at time and do patch tests first.

Useful links:
http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/14sd25/i_just_learned_how_to_do_a_test_patch_properly/

http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/beginners

Holy shit /skin/ i get a few bumps on my face every now and then but i've been using benzoyl peroxide 5% for only three days and my face is practically clearing up, my pimples were drying out and i have significantly less bumps now.
Also i have been seeing dirt in the cotton ball whenever i use my toner, this started happening ever since i started using BP, is this normal?

>>10009756
I just did some research and it seems like Sebaceous filaments aren't treatable. They'll only go away with age.

Can somebody confirm?

i've read somewhere that continuous usage of benzoyl peroxide will result in advanced skin aging, will tretinoin counteract this?

I'm about to buy this. I'm not sure if I want to get the 450g or the 900g package. How long will either of those last? And is this exact product any good?

I accidentally bought the cetaphil moisturizing lotion (pump) instead of the cream (tub), is there a big difference between them?

Why the fuck do people make fun of me for using sunscreen? sorry for not wanting cancer and wrinkles when I'm 40

>>10010428
400g will be just fine, you shouldn't need a ton anyway.

A few days ago I got quite angry to the point where my face turned red. When I calmed down moments later I noticed red dots, bumps and spots on my face. What does this mean? How should I treat it

My routine:

>once a month
face peel
>one a week
mud mask
>every morning
cleanse
moisturise
eye roll-on
>every night
cleanse
anti-blemish face wipe
night cream

i'm a guy btw

>>10010415
bump

>>10010360
They can't be permanently removed. Exfoliating and mineral oil massages can reduce their appearance. (Don't do the steaming part of the mineral massage)

What do about sunburn?

Looking for advice on products.

I have naturally oily skin, especially on my nose and forehead. Most of the time I don't really have any spots, but when I do they can be pretty bad. I won't get many, maybe one or two at a time but they can get pretty big, and they always occur in the same place.

Help please!

>>9991085
Not the anon youre replying to but since you mentioned sweden i decided to post what i use... Anyone else use it to?
>pic related i used to have severe acne like the bottom right but ive stuck with this shot for almost 2 years now and at least i just have 1-3 pimple instead of
10 on each cheek ... Shits traumatizing man

So I have this bottle of sunscreen/lotion. I apply it during the day, but is it ok if it I apply it at night before I go to bed?

>>10011754
The pic fucked up

what products would you guys recommend to make my skin "whiter"? or recipe of a home remedy.

You think it's alright if I use this in the shower instead of at the sink?

>>10011816
I use the same stuff in the shower every day. Works pretty well, haven't had a breakout in years

>>10011816
YES

>>10011769
Use a sunscreen to discourage future melanin production. Consider using products dedicated to "skin whitening" containing ascorbic acid (vitamin c), nicotinamide, hydroquinone, or alpha-hydroxy acids. Sort by reviews on Amazon.

>>10011754
YES AND NO. You could use "heavier" and more efficient stuff at night though, and other products with all kinds of different magical chemicals that rejuvenates the skin - but it will work good as a moisturizer. But if you're concerned about unnecessary nighttime exposure to somewhat controversial chemical sunscreen ingredients that this and many other sunscreens feature, then you should opt for something else.

>>10010444
The cream is much "heavier". Much more likely to make your face look shiny. Intended for other body parts actually. But it can safely be used at night as hopefully no one is looking at you.

>>10010415
Eeee, it does do that if you allow it to dry your skin (all kinds of skin issues arising from that). If you combine BP usage with a good moisturizer then this shouldn't be such a big factor afaik. Tretinoin is great at slowing down/reversing skin aging.

>>10010360
Treatable? Hm. They will continuously be created by your skin. Quite normal process. It's a bit controversial whether they should be "treated" or not. Not quite considered a distinct bad thing, but I think it is since a lot of people do not want to have them.

Use AHA, BHA, or ascorbic acid to lessen their appearance. A highly revised "Oil Cleansing Method" could work as well. See:

>>/fa/thread/S9868700#p9873506

>>/fa/thread/S9418786#p9428735

>>10010341
Congratulations on improving.. BP is an exfoliant. This it will help your skin shed excessive skin residues. This is probably what you're seeing (the stuff is probably "corneocytes", dirt, and melanin).

>>10010300
Patch test = good idea.
The user is much more likely to become irritated by most other skin care products than those, though.

>>10012001
>missed trips by 1

>>9990760
>Go to sleep
>never wake up

What is the consensus with shaving and exfoliating,i use a brush and soap with shaving(every 3-4 days).Do i need to exfoliate at all?

>>10012001
Can you recommend me some products with BHA which are easily available in Europe? And are prices for those around 40€ normal?

How bad does my acne need to be to be prescribed accutane?

>>10010300
Great advice. Thank you. I am definitely going to patch test first. I don't want anything to further fuck up my skin.

>>9997081
Completely normal

>>9994078
OOOOOOh fuuuck!

My skin is dehydrated as fuck

If I start drinking an optimal amount of water, how long until shit looks much better?

>>9996983
work?

>>10012602
>start drinking an optimal amount

Bro
best of luck

>>10012597

>>9990045
Stridex didnt helped me at all. But just today i was wondering what you guys think about biore. Should i use it?

>>9990837
you have very sensitive skin (i have similar skin)

try a different moisturizer, or don't use any if you don't have to (it might have irritants)

wear hats in the sun, maybe try to find an spf that doesn't irritate (probably hard)

drink lots of water and exercise

tanning (even moderately) helps a lot if you can manage

basically don't do ANYTHING to your face (don't get it wet in the shower, don't soap it, don't do anything) if it's really dirty try cetaphil gentle cleanser, and probably only at night (since it will probably dry/irritate your face, but this way you can sleep while it's irritated)

>>10012678
Thanks for the useful feedback :)

Anyone have tips for seborrheic dermatitis? Currently I just wash my face with a dandruff shampoo occasionally which works wonders but I have sensitive skin and that shit damages the fuck out of it.

Are Lush products yay or nay?

>>10010454
because they want cancer and wrinkles

>>10012679
lol

I'm so fucking frustrated my closed comedones/blackbeads have never gone away no matter what

I get a facial once a month where an esthetician extracts some blackheads but she cannot do anything for the closed comedones because they're not at the surface yet. (She also mentions that I get really deep blackheads, which is something she's rarely seen except in old people whove never had facials before). I use dermalogica cleanser & oil-control moisturizer, and 3 times a week I use a cotton pad and swipe 2% salicylic acid all over my face. After all of this I apply tretinoin that my derm prescribed. I've had blackheads on my face that have been there since I was 10 that still have not gone away, what do.

>>10013215
Have you tried no using any products at all?

I'm very embarrassed about this and I've never told anyone: If I go one day without having a shower my skin (especially cheeks, nose and chest) starts to get reddish and flaky, almost like it was dry, but the rest of my face is greasy and oily. I don't know what the fuck should I do and sometimes I even have two showers a day just to hide it. Also when I don't shave my whole beard gets flayk/dry but again, the rest of my face is greasy/oily.

It's really fucking my confidence up. Also my hair gets super greasy if I don't shower at least daily.

What can I do?

>>9990760
sounds like bedbugs

Got these scars, are they too deep?

>>10014944
post full face
s-so i can decide whether it suits y-you or n-not

I'm pretty happy with my skin for the most part, but my nose/t zone gets kind of oily, shiny and red sometimes. What would you guys recommend for that? I exfoliate, lightly moisturize, cleanse and wash etc etc

>>10015838
Put moisturizers with spf 30 on your face if you always go outside, even indoors if you're near always near a window.

>>10015838
get an oil control moisturzer

>>9999244
>>9999244
>>9999244

I got the product the next day, but I didn't try it out today (didn't leave the house during the day for three days so I didn't really feel like trying it out)

Alright, so, my reactions are positive. My skin isn't oily anymore at the end of a work day which is really what i wanted (with the added protection of course, that's a plus). I guess the added zinc is doing its work?

(the other cream i used before which was eucerin q10 active day cream did give me a very oily skin at the end of the day. Just to clarify, I do feel that that cream works good on my skin because it doesn't irritate and keeps it soft, but yeah, it kind of bothered me that it gave me such oily skin, plus it doesn't have any sunscreen in it)

It also didn't irritate my skin in any way or gave me any redness or anything like that.

I'm curious to see how it'll react in the sunlight though (it was grey/rainy today), maybe it'll make my skin oily or something idk, il'l see

Also, has anyone tried the foam wash?
>pic related

I am currently using cetaphil's standard cleanser but I was wondering if it was worth switching to the foam wash?

>>10015967

i didn't try it out until today*

>>9990045
tfw i work in a beauty/cosmetics store in SOHO and get everything 40% off.
thanks op

Hey I have a problem with something that can only be described as face dandruff.

I get dandruff in my eyebrows and the skin in my butterfly zone feel like that, it doesn't really flake, but that's probably because it gets rubbed off before it can really flake up and it's got that same feel like skin in dandruff areas has.
What do?

>>10016073

moisturize well and wash your face with cold water instead of hot water maybe

also don't use soap bars because they dry out your skin too much

>>10016073
my brother has something like this, put nizoral cream on affected areas and moisturize often

>>10010454
i know this feel. people ALWAYS say something when i put on sunscreen at work

>>10010454
Don't worry m8. It's this exact batch of dummies who look at very well aged actors and actresses in their 40's and 50's and scoff at their complexions being the result of only surgery and procedures

Decided to start a proper skincare routine to try and unfuck my face. I bought this to try and minimise the amount of stuff I will be applying to my face at once. Would a separate moisturiser and sun cream be better? I have mild acne and seborrhoeic dermatitis so I'm worried about irritating them with too many products.

>>10016783
Didn't realise the language on the picture. It's supposed to be sun protection and a moisturiser.

Ight niggas.
On a new routine.
All my actual cystic acne is gone, now just left with belmishes and discolouration.

Monday: CeraVe in morning after shower.
Gym
Second shower followed by Kyoku mask. Then use neutrogena scrub to get off mask and finish with CeraVe.
CeraVe later in day may be before or after dinner.
Then epiduo before bed

>Tuesday:
same as before, but instead of mask use Kyoku exfoliate. feels so good mane.


Basically
use exfoliator tuesday and saturday
mask monday friday
scrub after exfoliate or mask
cerave and epiduo every day

I got sunscreen and lotion coming in the mail, should help smooth out skin.

>>10016803
three times a day? O:

it's not too much?

>>10016783
>>10016795
just make sure you patch test and shiz, don't just try whole new products all at once

>>10016994
i started at one then moved up