/fa/ - Fashion

I do nothing tbh, just wash with soap every morning. Is that bad?

>>9252343
as long as you don't use soap on your face.

>>9252343
As long as it's facial soap then yeah.
If it's not facial soap then just get something made for your face to avoid the risk of drying it out in the long term.

If you have clear skin with no problems and you don't wear make up you don't need to worry about skincare. Skincare is more of a concern if you have specific needs (dry skin etc) or you put stuff on your face then it's more important.

You could invest in some facial sunscreen but at that point you might need a better cleanser to make sure your face is clear of that every night.

>>9252343
It is dries your skin causing pimples and blackheads man. U should stop doing shit like that

>>9252378
Ok then what should I do?

>>9252419
Fuck man read the thread.

>>9252375

are face scars /fa/?

got some sunscreen, aha, bha, and bp for christmas

i'm hyped

my skin seems to be a lot less red already after a few days away from stridex and using paula's choice bha instead

>Skin got very dry at the start of winter
>Clinique moisturising gel had been my go to daily moisturiser since the spring
>have to switch to the lotion
>mum asks what I want for Christmas, ask for another tube of that moisturiser
>Bought a nivea overnight for dry skin to fix it up
>works, skin is super hydrated again, have to go back to the gel for daily use
>forget I asked for the lotion for Christmas
>open it yesterday
>tfw I have no use for it now.

I suppose it'll come in useful as an overnight in summer

Finally got me a big jar of cerave. what kind of results will I start to notice by using it? What about Witch Hazel?

I recently decide to give myself and how I look some attention. I started browsing /fa/, bought some light face wash, and an exfoliator. Now I shower once a day, wash face, exfoliate twice a week, and have some leave-in stuff that makes hydrates and shines my hair.

After two weeks my skin is noticeably softer and the ladies been mirin the hair.

>>9252456
More hydrated skin.
Maybe a reduce in spots IF they are cause by dehydrated skin.
Less flaking if you had any

Witch hazel would dry out spots if applied on them. If applied all over would dry the fuck out of your face.

>>9252429
I use Paula's choice everything, but alcohol free stridex pads have their place. They can't hurt your skin as they aren't significantly different from Paula's choice stuff. I just use then after the gym or in the middle of the day when I don't have time to go through my whole routine

>>9252543
>They can't hurt your skin as they aren't significantly different from Paula's choice stuff.

my skin is kinda sensitive and i think maybe the menthol in the stridex pads dry my skin out

also, all of the extra ingredients and antioxidants in the PC BHA probably have some marginal soothing effect

Do you fa/gs not exfoliate

>>9253026
B H A / A H A B O Y S

>>9252471

What exfoliate do you use?

>>9253080
Aveeno Ageless something or other. I tried to look for something without alcohol or sodium laureth/yl sulfate. Once I finally found one I stopped looking.

>>9253049
Wooo

>>9251931
>>9252375
I use salicylic acid cleanser on my face once daily, then apply no-fragrance lotion afterwards to keep my skin hydrated. That's enough to keep me almost acne-free.

i have these shits along my jawline, anyone know how to get rid of them? i use 2% bha and it's cured all my acne except for this.

>>9253114
Exfoliation
Are those from shaving ?

>>9253114
same

>>9253122
oh no lol, i have nothing to shave. I just grabbed that picture from google. I have a habit of resting my head on my hand when I'm in class so I'm sure I get them from that.

>>9253192
they look like milk spots... cut out dairy?

>>9253122
But yeah I do exfoliate. I've tried a lot of things on my face such as steaming it and putting on various natural diy masks. I drink a ton of water and tea throughout the day so I don't know what else I can do besides find some sort of miracle product.

>>9253197
I already avoid dairy :( The only dairy product I eat is greek yogurt on occasion.

>>9253192
start exfoliating with something like >>9253026

>>9253200 see
>>9253049

>>9253049
I do use bha. I said before in my original post i use bha, and it makes my face super clear except for my jawline.
>>9253206
huh, i looked at reviews for this and it has all 5/5. tfw ima stingyfag and don't want to pay $70 for it tho. luckily mine is so small it's not even noticeable unless i yawn or smth to stretch out that part of my skin, because it's more underneath my jawline than on it

What sunscreen do you guys use?

I'm using neutrogena ultra sheer face spf 60 right now...

ok so on my nose recently its been really bad. it will start like a normal clogged pore, but then gets really really painful to touch, with no inflammation. then in around a day it gets ridiculously red and inflamed, and this covers the whole nose. i can still feel the spot where the actual pimple will appear. in a day or so the pimple will actually come out, but until then my nose is pretty much rudolph. idk what to about it. last time this happened it caused the whole side of my nose to go really dark after popping it (really bad idea) wtf do i do?? at least to make it smaller and stop the redness. fuck man this is some shit idk what im meant to do at all.

my routine atm is something like this:

morning:
wash with water
towel it off slowly, try not to be too aggressive
moisturizer (its got 30 spf ive been told thats enough)
if i have any pimples that are active ill put 5% benzoyl on top but very little

night:
wash with cetaphil
towel off slowly
moisturize with cetaphil
sometimes ill use vaseline if a part of my skin is really dry
every other night ill use an exfoliant wipe (simpleskincare.ca)

the rest of my skin is manageable, ill get like 1 pimple a week. its getting better, except just in the last month this is the second time this nose thing has happened. any help would be nice. pic related. atm its just really shiny and red (pic is shit but hopefully someone can help out)

>>9252543
you can actually just pour the paula's stuff onto cotton pads to make your own "stridex"!!!

>>9253420
i use Eucerin SPF 15 sunscreen/moisturizer in the mornings!!!
___
BTW just got this stuff from paula's choice!! i just picked random samples but the bha seems p gud, im p excited!! :D

>>9254409
i'd replace the wipes with PC 2% BHA, and try SkincareAddiction on >reddit, they're usually pretty helpful.

>>9254429
>meme exfoliant
>meme board
everything on /fa/ is a meme

>>9254423
>Eucerin SPF 15 sunscreen/moisturizer
I think my dermatologist has some samples of those

>>9254442
>he fell for the meme exfoliant
enjoy your cystic meme-acne :^)

>>9254449
Whoops I lied, it's actually SPF 30!! Here's a pic of it

it's sold everywhere so you should have no trouble finding it!!

>>9254475
How's the sunscreen part of it?

>>9254475
the paulas choice sunscreen is also great. i use cetaphil cleanser, follow it up with either a BHA or some other Paulas choice toner, then PC benzoyl peroxide 2%, then cetaphil PM lotion or paulas choice lightweight moisturizer, teal color i forget the exact name. it's a gel though not a cream. basically everyone should just buy PC shit

>>9254423
I just put my order for this today. Got the 1% though, did I mess up?

Also nice to see you didn't fall for the Men targeted products propaganda with those sample choices man

>>9255088
lel i order so much stuff form PC that one time i just decided to get the mens samples with my order. its the exact same stuff, i swear they just change the branding.

Daily routine;

Face wash > Toner > moisturizer.

All baxter of california.

i have terrible terrible skin. i already have acne scars but i stopped picking at my face because i realised thats the dumbest shit you can do. i have two face washes and i moisturize everyday, yet i still have bad acne. are there any specific products that helped you a lot, or is it based on my skin? i really need help.

>>9255416
what face wash? what moisturizer?

they might be clogging your pores

>>9255066
i haven't gotten skin cancer from the sun yet so it seems to work!!!
>>9255084
sounds like a good routine! :D
>>9255099
usually you'd use the 1% if the 2% is too much, but it should still work. ask them about returns if you don't like it. their service is pretty good!!

Is paulas choice a blog or actual product line ?

>>9256821
its a skincare product line

>>9255592
just some lotion. i assume thats bad?

>>9252375

>made for your face

Is there a way to figure this out safely without going to a derm or experimenting? I have some spots on my face that are visibly dry and also a bunch of white/black heads

I shower every two days and use pic related, Champneys hair and body wash. Afterwards I use a Champneys moisturizing balm for my face.

>>9257086
Learn3read

So I'm taking tetracycline prescription. So far I don't notice anything, I'm about 3 weeks in.

I noticed some Salicylic acid product in the bathroom, some kind of cream for acne. Should I use that, too?

>>9257086
It will literally say on it you idiot.
And if it's sold with bars of soap/liquid hand wash it's not for your face.

>>9254409

stop washing your skin so much, there are theories about how washing your skin too much strips it of and/or completely fucks up the environment of your skin. You could try stopping the rigorous treatments. Also, why you use moisturizer if obviously your skin is oily enough already? You really need more moisture on there?

I don't know if this qualifies as skincare proper, but I wanna know what the fuck I can do to make my eyelids stop puffing up. They'll randomly double or even triple crease for no reason, and it looks uneven as fuck. It's also practically impossible to get rid of and I have to wait until it goes away on its own, which can take up to a week. For reference, I'm white and this doesn't happen to anyone else from my family. I also don't use make-up, and I stay hydrated.

Does proactiv work ?

>>9252375
So I looked "facial soap" all results are "facial cleansers", I have one, so the question is, am I just supposed to wash my face just with a cleanser? Because usually I use a soap to wash my face THEN a facial cleanser to be more thorough. Am I doing wrong?

>>9260805
Nuh, there's nothing secret in its ingredients.

Hey, /fa/, acne m8 here. What can o do to minimize it?

>>9261493

>>9261493
That's not acne. It's just some spots.
You people really overuse the word acne here.

>>9260828
Yes you're doing it wrong.
A cleanser cleans it. Just use that.
Unless you wear make up there's no reason to double cleanse and never use just normal soap on it.

>>9261493
drink more water bitch

>>9261509
I drink about six bottles (500 mL per bottle) a day.

>>9260828
>>9261507

Also you can't have been looking very far. If you want a facial soap rather than a "cleanser"
http://m.clinique.co.uk/product/1572/8279/3--step/Step-1-Cleanse/Liquid-Facial-Soap
Essentially the same thing except in name, but I know some men have a problem with buying cleanser. They do a solid version too.

Does anyone use moisturizer AND sunscreen? I have both but the sunscreen is moisturizer isn't it?
I need to start using the sunscreen in the morning and moisturizer at night.

I recently bought this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1M0XCG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)) Konjac sponge because I read on here that it is good for the skin. I use that before I shower. I also have a dry skin brush I need to start using on the rest of my body.
I also got this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GDA04W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)) AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser and I use it once every other day at night. I do it before I wash any other part of my body.

The hardest part is not picking the face.

What can be done to combat/minimise/prevent/etc marionette lines?
pls help

>face is still red with a few small pimples
Can't tell if still puberty acne (19) or something worse like rosacea or subhoerric dermatitis

What do?

>>9262502
dermatologist

>>9254423
btw guys are you supposed to wait for the BHA stuff to dry before you moisturize? it takes like forever to dry

I just discovered that what's been fucking up my skin for so long is the hardness of the tap water around here. Any ideas on how to clean my hair without getting any water on my face?

>>9262036
>the sunscreen is moisturizer isn't it
No. Jesus fuck. Do some of you think that because something is a similar consistency it does the same job?

>>9262739

I'd leave it on a while. That's why it's best for products like that to be put on at night before bed.

>>9262502
If it scales it's sebhoeerric.

It's awful but easily controllable

Hydrocortisone or ketocinazol will clear it up( hydro works better for me and is much much cheaper)

>>9262797
Is drinking hard water good or bad or what?

>>9262897

What makes you think i'm talking about drinking it.

>>9262917
What makes you think the question was directed at you and not just associated with the subject?

>>9262897
Can contribute to kidney stones if you drink gallons a day but the concentrations of minerals are small enough to not really make a realistic difference

Anyone know a way to get rid of bacne?

>>9262977
Scrub well in the showe. Don't get too got while you sleep/don't sleep on your back. Wash your clothes often enough. Make sure your washing powder isn't irritating your skin. Drink enough water.

>>9262988
My phone keyboard is shit tonight.
>shower
>hot

>>9262988
i did all of those and nothing had any effect besides scrubbing which made the acne worse lol

fucking acne

two puss filled spots on chin, have time off college for a while so won't pop them

why does my skin hate me so

>>9263221
why not pop them do u think they'll just quietly disappear

>>9263001
Then if you've tried all the conventional advice go see someone about it. 4chan isn't where to ask last resort advice when nothing else has worked, it's for when you're too lazy to look up conventional wisdom and want to be spoonfed.

>>9263230
I feel like it's going to make it worse.

Is benzoyl peroxide worth using? I use different gels and creams, but obviously they aren't going to solve anything.

>>9263221
I always use la Roche posay effaclar duo + for spots like that. Shrinks them up in no time.

Anyone got tips on my shit condition?

Oily and RED face. Looks like having eternal light sunburn. No acnes, but my pores are eternally clogged, strips help fuckall. Not scaly and doesn't flakes.
Using that pink neutrogena cleanser and moisturizer in the morning and evening, clay masks once a week. Steaming once a weak with olive oil, which prolongs that oily feeling from from 5-6 to 8-10 hours post-wash, but doesn't helps the condition much.

My derm is simply not supportive and feels she thinks lol it could be worse stop worrying kid.

>>9263540
Holy shit you too? You described what I have to a fucking T.

>>9263540
maybe your dermatologist is right?? a medical professional with a decade of training and experience would know better than some kid on 4chan's fashion board

>>9262806
yeah but there are sunscreens that also act as moisturizers, and it is even recommended to use them as moisturizers
see mine >>9254475

>>9262832
thanks

>>9263540
it's red bc of male hormones, since irratation doesnt seem to be the culprit.

Taking progesterone and estrogen should clear away the ruddiness.

>>9264060
female hormones soften skin and increase collagen production while decreasing oil production too.

>>9264060
>>9264102
You trying to turn me into a trap?

are there any ladies who have facial hair?
I'm trying to decide if I should wax or just shave or what.....

>>9264136
Wax it babe

Shaving leaves stubble

>>9264110
i, a woman am speaking from experience. You cannot do anything about your ruddiness unless you turn into one. It's the only way.

>>9264148
no it doesn't. women gave fine peach fuzz that's often blond or light in color. It's not noticeable usually. If you are a woman and you have stubble it's bc of a hormobal imbalance, go see a doc.

>>9264173
Hm, not the women I've seen with staches (old)

>>9264205
Older women's bodies produce less estrogen as theyre no longer of child bearing age. That's why.

>>9264219
well I guess that answers that

So /fa/ggots. How to into chemical exfoliation?

>>9264275
In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

best way to get rid of dark spots on my cheeks? for some reason, i've only ever had acne in one identical spot (slightly bigger than a quarter) on either cheek, and the scars are still there. my daily routine is cerave cleanser/paula's choice bha exfoliant/cerave moisturizer in the morning, and cleanser/moisturizer in the pm. it's doing wonders for the rest of my face, but nothing for the dark spots.

>>9264345
I get those on my legs and my asscrack

does anyone know how to stop ezcema? redness has appeared on my thighs/back knees sporadically and the itching is terrible

i have some potent dermatitus cream from the pharmacy and almond oil but i think its stress related??

What do you guys recommend for body soap/body washes?

Also just ordered some PC 2% BHA to replace my Stridex pads, also switching from Nivea creme to cerave moisturizer with a pump because although Nivea worked well I don't like having to dip my hand into it. Also got a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner and going to go CO-only washing as I realized the problems I was having with no-poo was probably due to my every other week use of a sulfate poo.

I just use Bulldog sensitive skin range. Works fine and feels good for me

>>9264382
could be lots of things - food allergies, irritation from rough fabric, and even stress like you said. if it is stress that's causing it, then get rid of it obviously, try meditation (like just close your eyes and breathe and don't think of anything) or go for a nice walk outside at night or whatever

>>9262944
what makes you think you have the right to respond to that guy?

>>9264275
Friendly bump

>>9264148
>>9264173
thats the case for most women, but in this scenario, the hairs are very thin, and are like super dark vellus hairs.
it's definitely noticeable, so I guess waxing is the way to go.

I'm just worried/scared of doing it, because on the occasion I tried it, it was kind of painful, and i barely got any of the hairs pulled out.
it's also very difficult to wax one's own face; and this is coming from someone who generally waxes her legs.

>>9264664
because it's a public forum doe

>>9264978
>it's also very difficult to wax one's own face
I do it all the time. (MtF) The most difficult part of face waxing (for me at least) is keeping the follicle clean after the hair's been pulled out. Other wise I get red bumps/acne in this areas.

But until you've had electrolysis on your face you won't understand how little of an issue you're complaining about.

>>9264995
oh......I'm also trans, ahahahahah
My facial hair is really sparse, and electroysis isn't really in my budget right now, I'd go for laser, but my skin is brown, and my hair is black, so I decided I'd just wax, see.
What do you use to wax your face?
I bought some off-the-rack sally hansen stuff but like I said, it didn't work all to well for me.

I've thought about buying a face epilator or something, but I'm major broke right now, so that isn't a good option either, haha

I swear I've only ever had one pimple on my face which I popped it and gave myself an acne scar but going through puberty I would get white heads along the sides of my nose and eyebrows.
But I had bacne but thats almost completely cleared up.

If you value your skin at all you will not listen to anything the new trip RESTORATION says.

There are a few things he said that could maybe, possibly, go in the right direction but then he finishes it off with something idiotic

He has no idea what he is talking about

Please don't take advice from this person.

Actually just don't take skincare advice from 4chan in general. Or at least double check the info elsewhere.

>>9264995
>>9265293
Maybe you should spend less money on waxing and trying to make yourself into something you're not and more on therapy for your mental illness

Hell, even a rope will do in a pinch

>>9265796
Kek

>>9265796
le trolling kek

>>9266775
its not edgy or trolling

It is a mental illness like depression. If transvestites never had the thought at all that they were the other gender they would be fine.
>inb4 muh studies

of course they'll support what they want to hear

>>9252471
>Now I shower once a day,
>now

Gais, should I use sunscreen even if I have acne?
If so, what kind?

>>9266825
Fucking congratulations you're not a retard. Social justice warriors (AKA unmanly beta male cuckolds and women) think it's totally normal to think you're a woman when you're not... I think I'm a fox trapped in a male body must be because I'm legit a fox and not just a fucking lunatic.

Stop respecting these retard opinions. Totally natural to be faggots and repulsed by women, everyone, it's completely normal for your brain to think spunking in a man's ass will make a baby.

>>9267546
>>9266825
>>9265796
>>>/pol/
>>>/r/theredpill

bye now friends

>>9265792
That's actually a good idea. I wouldn't trust anything I read on 4chan either without checking if it's actually true.

>>9267451
Of course. Sunscreen protects your skin from UV rays which cause aging and possibly skin cancer. The one I have >>9254475 is popular and also acts as a moisturizer. You could ask your dermatologist for recommendations as well.

>>9267802
given the choice between being an emasculated man and a shitty masculine woman you'd choose the latter? well... ok

>>9269444
Nice trips. >>>/pol/

has anyone here had laser treatment for acne scars? I'm considering it

>>9264382
try Neosporin for Eczema cream

how do I prevent windburn?

mild spots/"acne" on my face b/c i sleep face down.. how to undo 20year old habit?

anyone know why cerave is recommended more often than Cetaphil?

>>9251931
I use Nivea Cream, it's cheap, lasts for ages, and is really phat, tho I'm considering switching to something lighter and cleansing
I've slightly greasy skin sometimes but that might just be a result of too much drinking and drugging, or just getting too much grime get to my face in general
>>9270960
You'll probably fail, you could sleep with clean sheets but that's too much of a hassle unless you've got some kind of diagnosis

>using products

Say goodbye to your horny layer.

>AHA Chemical exfoliant
>Salicylic acid concentrated wipes
>Astringent toner
>Oil free combination SPF 50 moisturizer
Am I doing ok /fa/?

>>9271607
>Say goodbye to your horny layer.

>>9271721
What about a cleanser?

>>9270960
Try those curved foam pillows. Also, change your pillowcase or turn it around every night.

>>9270989
CeraVe contains hyaluronic acid which Cetaphil doesn't, making it more moisturizing. If you're talking about cleansers, Cetaphil contains sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which can be irritating. Both my cleanser and moisturizer are from Cetaphil and they work fine, at least for me. Your mileage may vary, I guess.

>>9272113
>exfoliates to clean pores
Not sure if that means exfoliates AND cleans pores, probably fucked up

Also I'd like to into trentenoin gel, I have 0.025% but no idea how to fit it into my other stuff

>>9264983
what makes you think this is a public forum?

If everything your razor runs over is exfoliated, and if I shave every day, does that mean that I'm going to over-exfoliate?

I also use an exfoliator every other day

Current night routine:

>Rinse face with warm then cold water
>Spray face with diluted apple cider vinegar
>Let dry
>Apply moisturizer

Current morning routine:

>rinse face in shower
>twice a week exfoliate with baking soda
>Spray with ACV again
>apply moisturizer with SPF 15

Just let your skin balance itself out, change your pillow case often or use a towel. My skin has never looked clearer.

>>9272303
AHA is an exfoliant, not a cleanser.

Go to http://www.skincare-addiction.com/routine and select your skin type. It'll show you how a normal routine looks, and will list some product recommendations.

>>9272350
>vinegar
>baking soda
Noooo anon..

>>9272538
Neither of them are harmful for your skin and both get diluted with water anyway. People have been using vinegar for the skin for centuries.

Just had these come, I was using Stridex pads and
Nivea creme before, do you think it's safe to swap both at once or should I swap to the PC BHA and keep using what Nivea creme I have left to test?

>>9267546
>AKA unmanly beta male cuckolds
stopped reading there

>>9272350
don't use baking soda

I feel a large deep pimple coming onto my upper lip , what do? I already did the hot water/ice cube thing but that may have made it worse

Bout to go an enormous 3 day bender, probably gonna be drinking hard each night. My skin is just healing up from a previous breakout (deep, centralized on a small area of one cheek); is there any preventative measures I can take to not flare up or get super dry? I'm drinking tons of green tea/water beforehand and plan to stick to soft alcohol w/o sugar (white wines, light beers) instead of hard shit that flushes you. My skin type doesn't get white/blackheads and is clear for the most part, but I do occasionally get the deep inflammatory pimples (not cystic tho)

>>9269469
the laser shit will make your facial hair not grow, my doc recommended a needle surgery for a few hundred bucks, but im waiting for my accutane first

>>9273698
PC BHA or CeraVe cream probably won't cause any allergic reactions. But if you want to stay on the safe side, try one product for a day then add the other one the next day.

By the way, are the L'Oreal shampoo and conditioner a lot different than the stuff from drug stores/supermarkets? I just pick a random 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner and it works fine for me lol

>>9274889
>are the L'Oreal shampoo and conditioner a lot differen
The ones he bought are sulfate and silicone free

>>9274889
See this >>9275012, going to go conditioner only instead of pure no-poo since I have fine/straight hair and using a sulfate-poo was fucking up my hair the every other week I did it.

>>9275012
>>9275041
Oh okay thanks guys, I will have to read up on that. I don't notice any difference in my hair whether or not I shampoo, so idk lol

>>9275094

Here's basically SCA for hair and where I got all my info from: /r/haircarescience

Luckily compared to a skincare routine this is actually super cheap to try as those two bottles only cost me $10 total and more exotic stuff runs around the same still.

>>9272350
Why not use clay or something mineral to exfoliate?

>>9275115
Thank you for sharing. I didn't know about that sub but I will take a look at it now.

>don't wash your face, soap will ruin your skin
>exfoliate

Jesus, everyone on this board is retarded. Wash your face however you want, and put a basic lotion on it. Your face will be moisturized due to the fact that it's inundated with water right after you wash it, and the oils and waxes suspended in the lotion will prevent your skin from drying out after you've washed the natural oils away.

Do not exfoliate, ever. It's as bad as tanning. Think about it, you're scrubbing away skin cells, forcing new cellular growth and rapidly aging your skin. Liver spots, wrinkles, everything you think you're getting rid of by exfoliating. If you really like that freshly sandpapered look, do it once a month at most.

If your sunblock or SPF lotion doesn't contain Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide, it's not really sunblock.

>>9275771
>implying exfoliating can only done by scrubbing
>never having heard of chemical exfoliation
>not having heard of chemical sunscreen
>calling others retarded
apex lel

>>9275799
>chemical
>chemical

ooh carcingens

nice!!!!

>>9275771
you have no clue what you are talking about.

>>9275799
>causing intentional chemical burns somehow better than scrubbing your skin
>thinking organic based chemicals make more sense to use than simple metal oxides as sun screen

Yeah, you're retarded.

>>9275805
so is titanium dioxide

freakin moran

just bc it has 'carcinogens' doesnt mean it's "not really a sunblock"

goddamn moran

>>9269878
Ski-mask.

>>9274862
Just take one drink of water per two drinks of alcohol

>light drinks
Alcohol is alcohol if anything take liquor

>>9275816
wtf is a moran

moron

>>9275816
Titanium Dioxide is a "suspected" carcinogen.

And only by some European agencies, if I recall correctly.

And, considering how much TiO2 is used in everything from cosmetics to candy, and has been for centuries, if there is any carcinogenic effect from TiO2, it's so minor that it's practically null. I'd be much more worried about recently synthesized organic compounds, which haven't really been studied. Especially when they don't block full spectrum UV anywhere near as well as TiO2 or ZnO.

Exfoliating however, should increase your likelihood of developing skin cancer just by the mere fact that it promotes premature cell division.

How do I get rid of these red spots on my face, I seem to only have them on one side of my face. I have no routine I just wash my face with cold/warm water two or three times a day.

>>9275927
They should go away once you finish puberty.

>>9275927
Try pure aloe vera. I apply some on my face all the time and it seems to make bumps and red marks fade away.

Use bead facial scrub and rubbing alcohol erryday

>>9275927
do you sleep on that side of your face? change pillow covers more frequently

>get literally everything for my skin, from benzoyl peroxide washes to stridex pads to cerave to various facial masks
>only thing that has every cleared my skin up and made my face feel moisturized is a combination of coconut and olive oil.

I have no fucking idea why. Neither works very well on their own but together my skin has never looked better. Tried it because a lot of expensive oil cleanses have olive oil as their first ingredient.

Any one else do something similar? I'm seriously considering buying a dropper bottle for the mixture and getting some kind of fragrance or essential oil to mask the smell of olive oil.

>Exfoliant
>Foam cleanser
>Gel moisturizer

How do I fit tretinoin (0.025%) in this routine?

>>9275946
rekt

>>9278015
I briefly used tazorac before it complectly wrecked my skin. For retinols, it's really your choice; either before or after moisturizing. I always moisturized first, otherwise it would completely dry out my skin.

>>9252471
I actually use Witch Hazel in my toner. Mix a little water and apple cidar vinegar and your good man.

>>9253026
I use a japanese water based exfoliant called cure. check it out

Anyone know of any good Body Cleansers? I tend to break out on my chest and back.

how much does drinking water actually help stuff? I'm drinking a ton of it now and cutting down on soda and not seeing any change

>>9278265
You should be able to see the change within a couple days - it's a little subtle

>>9278289
what exactly does it do? like does it unclog pores?

How do I go about seeing a derm in Canada? Skin is not terrible but there's always some frustrating shit. Do I just find an office and call in? Is it covered by anything or is it always pay outta pocket?

>>9278340
and is diet soda any better/not as bad as not diet?

>>9278340
>What exactly does it do?

...Your body needs water to function. Soda is incredibly bad for you. Your skin, your teeth, just all around. You'll look and feel better.

>>9278406
All soda is bad.

Are you seriously asking why you should drink water and how long you should stick to it?

https://www.futurederm.com/2011/07/08/is-diet-soda-bad-for-your-skin/

I feel like since I had to point that out that there's no real hope for you.

does acne.org regimen actually work?
im going uni this year and i cant stand having a pepperoni face no more

>>9278426
>Are you seriously asking why you should drink water and how long you should stick to it?

ahahaha fucking americans

the cancer killing the human race istg

>>9278449
Go to a dermatologist dude. Tell them that you have already tried various Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid products and you're looking for something else.

Acne.org is good though.

Check here for some good product recommendations/what to do.

http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/acne/

http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/best-worst-products/

I have black spots on my nose, what do?

>>9278474
Oil cleanse/stridex pads.

>>9278426
I want to know the medical reasons because I'm curious soul

Noob questions:

How do I get rid of the black patches in my cheeks left from acne?

Also: How to get rid of moles in my face? I have too many.

anyone here try a glycolic acid peel? I have a vial of 30% strength and Im not sure if I should try it when I have work the next day because I dont know if I will leave the house looking like a burn victim. Does it leave your skin raw and red, or is it barely noticeable?

>>9267802
Are you really defending SJW's? Lmao

>>9274862
Green tea is loaded with caffeine, who told you this would be great against breakouts?

Drink at least 1.5 times more water than you do normally if you're going to go that hard. Get a drink with electrolytes while you're at it.

>>9275836
Are you correcting yourself?
Moran is an old conspiracy forum meme

>>9275771
I tried the 1% BHA exfoliant for the first time and it's made my skin look the freshest it has in years.

>>9278208
Less hot showers

>>9278449
The acne.org routine is basically using a good cleanser, exfoliant, and moisturizer, like any other basic skincare routine. You don't have to use their products because there are lots of similar ones, but you can if you want.

I got these things as far as i know.
How do i get ride of these things under my eyes ?

>>9279161
lasers

How does one rid of scarring from ingrown hairs? Thanks.

>>9278356
You need a referral. Probably from your family doctor.

>>9252423
i have the same scar at my eye lel

No photo, but i have acne all around my lips and mouth
I have a little bit on my forehead too but other than my face is completely clear, it looks really strange.
I've been using a face wash daily for about a month and exfoliating once/twice a week but it doesnt seem to go away. There any definitely days on which i break out and it is much worse though.

Any ideas on what could be causing this?

>>9279161
Bha

>>9280299
Maybe its your hair

>>9280331
I try to change my pillowcases as often as possible and i cant grow facial hair for shit but what little i have gets shaved off anyway

I use towels on my pillow and I change the towel every two or three days

best peels for beginners/sensitive skin? I use stridex pads and PC AHA gel atm and I wanna boost up my acid game

>>9275771
you're retarded

>scrubbing away skin cells
literally never use physical exfolation

I've always had a chubby face and bad skin but in the last 4 months I've quit drinking and smoking cigarettes (still blaze it daily tho) and this is where it has gotten me. I finally have clean and almost spotless skin + I don't look so babyface anymore. Alcohol really fucking bloats you.

i need help
what is a fast way to get healthier skin, my skin is in pretty bad condition as it is right now
acne, blackheads and all that
what is a good solution, help will be appreciated alot, i want something that will give me results fast if possible

>>9279204
you look like an old friend of mine.
acne scarring is a little tougher on us darker ladies; I would see a dermatologist to be entirely honest with you.
I've heard of girls using bbcreams to even out their skin tone, but everything I hear is pretty mixed, for some black women it works, for some it does not.

>>9254409
same problem

>>9283240
>I read this thing on leddit so that must mean it's true!
if it's gentle physical exfoliation it's ok

I bought my first moisturiser a few days ago
thank u /fa/

>>9283639
There aren't shortcuts. There are changes you can make that don't take long, or you can use make up to fake good skin, but there are no quick fixes.

So I got the coconut oil, now how do I use it to remove my acne?

>>9285370
You don't and it won't.

>>9283639
Go to a dermatologist

what are some good natural products to use for face cleansing? my skin is sensitive to moisturizer, it gets inflamed pretty easily. i bought a nivea sensitive moisturizer and it actually dried the fuck out of my skin.

use olive oil now and then but it's hard to distribute evenly and in small qualities.

>>9285747
guys

ITT:Dumbasses.
The only way to fix your skin is accutane. I was on it for 6 months and now my skin is 100% clear and I don't even have to wash it.

Can I put my ugly teeth created by drinking tea from several months old in here?

>sparse brushing for several years didn't help either

What should I do? I have a fair bit of dough saved up. Teeth whitening toothpaste hasn't done anything.

>>9287192
Cut down on tea, coffee, cigarettes, sugary drinks and go to a dentist if you want to get your teeth whitened but I wouldn't recommend it because apparently it hurts a lot and it's somewhat harmful too

>>9286419
Untrue

>>9285139
>I read some anonymous post on 4chan without any proof given so it must be true!

>>9253114
pop that shit

So I bought some 50% glycolic acid to exfoliate my skin. Never done it before. I bought a special brush to apply it to my face.

How often should I apply, and when will I expect results?

>>9287209
I don't drink coffee, smoke or drink sugary drinks. And yeah I'll probably go to the dentist about it, I have my bi-annual checkup soon.

>>9287192
There's nothing you can do besides stop consuming whatever darkens your teeth. But some of these tips might help you to slow down darkening if you aren't willing to give up tea:

- drink through a straw. might reduce direct contact with your teeth.
- drink water afterwards. helps to remove remnants of tee/coffee from teeth.
- brush regularly. but remember to wait after drinks/meals.

Stay away from domestic remedies and don't use whitening toothpaste too often. Fucking up your teeth for some marginally lighter tone isn't worth it. And honestly I'd say your teeth have a pretty normal color. Don't let the pearl white fake alien teeth of the Hollywood stars fool you.

>>9287361
>Fucking up your teeth for some marginally lighter tone isn't worth it. And honestly I'd say your teeth have a pretty normal color. Don't let the pearl white fake alien teeth of the Hollywood stars fool you.

well said