what's a good insta-diuretic for face puffiness

>>18680492
>body dysmorphia general

How do you actually keep your teeth pearl white?
I had a professional dental cleaning done some weeks ago but I already noticed some discoloration and some lightish brown lines between my teeth
Do I have to give up coffee/tea entirely or is it a matter of discipline in regards to chasing down everything (that leads to stains) with water ?
Also is teeth whitening done by a dentist worth the money?

do topical copper peptides actually do anything

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I wash my face with water and apply moisturiser once a day, limiting sun exposure on my face to no more than 20 minutes a day.
Simple as.

>>18680896
You have to be over 18 to post here sir.

>>18680875
got these teeth whitening strips from amazon 10 years ago, fixed my slightly discoloured canines and helped with the rest. Never did it again; still looks whiter than the average set of teeth

>>18680514
That would be /thinspo/, we still try our best to get there

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My routine:
PM
>cerave basic bitch cleanser
>tretinoin
>La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm
>spot treat any acne or suspected acne with Benzoyl Peroxide

AM
>pic related
>sun screen only if I plan to actually be outside a lot

Is the shit in my pic legit? Any suggestions to improve my routine?

when I'm at work it's hot and the sweat on my face makes me uncomfortable and slightly itchy so I wipe my face frequently and then it gets more uncomfortable how do I remedy this

>>18681541
Stop ingesting any sort of liquid.
No more sweating.
Simple as.

>>18681431
PDRN as a topical is pretty much just marketing, its a huge molecule so it can't penetrate the stratum corneum without a special delivery vehicle and exosome as a delivery vechile doesn't have a lot of studies behind it.
But it does have panthenol, polyglucuronic and a bunch of ceramides which you do need due to tret and BPO, so I'd say it's good as a product overall.

>>18666090
Never mew if your facial asymmetry is causes by an uneven palate or crossbite. It will only exacerbate the problem.

>>18682213
To add on to this, basically you’ll be promoting sideways growth rather than forward growth.

I started using retinol to sleep but I go to bed so late and wake up so late that the sun has been up for a long time in my room, and I'm wondering if it'll be bad for my skin.
There's no direct sunlight, but I use white curtains and the sun can be quite strong.
Should I use sunscreen to bed?

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Is there much I can do about smile lines or whatever they are? They aren't severe but they linger a little sometimes but go away if I don't really smile and use some moisturizer. Obviously I don't want them to start getting bad but not sure if moisturizing does much, it might just be placebo.

>>18681934
what else does one definitely need when using tret?

>>18682731
get better curtains?

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>>18680492

Mixed Skin Tips:
If you're like me and topical product have had literally zero effect on your acne, seriously try this:

- Change your pillowcase every day
Just order a set of 7 pillowcases right now.

I discovered how much using the same pillowcase affected my acne when I was traveling and staying at different hotels every night. MY acne practically vanished.
Only when I stayed at the same hotel for 3 nights and used the same sheets did it come back.

- Shower BEFORE you go to sleep and Wear clean clothes to sleep in.
This keeps your body clean so less dirt and oil builds up in your linens. i suggest having a specific set of sleep clothes that you do not wear outside.

- Keep your hormone levels under control
This is mostly if you're roiding but if you hormones are out of wack you will break out like crazy. Excess testosterone converts into estrogen.
A lot of this will be working out, sleep, stress management, and diet.

- Be mindful of anything that touches your face, such as wiping your nose with your hands, leaning on your hand when resting, or even wearing the same hat. All it takes is a little bit of exposure for bacteria to rapidly multiply on your skin and cause a breakout:
Wash hands regularly.
Wash your hats/headwear frequently
Be mindful of over-ear headphones that collect oil.
Stop touching your fucking face!

- Avoid harsh cleansers
I don't even use any face cleansers at all anymore.
I just get one of those disposable face towels and wet it with water.
All these products and cleansers fuck with the PH of your face and kill good bacteria.
The only product I use is moisturizer.

Following these tips I've been pretty much acne free for the past 4 years.

>wash face
>break out
>don't wash face
>don't break out
Can't even blame this on pillows, since I wash all my linens and blankets and pillow covers each time I wash up.

>>18681934
fucking scientist up in here

>>18681541
keep a face towel with you for sweat
have a pack of wet wipes for when youre done with work

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Not sure if nail talk belongs here, but whatever. I want to fix my nail that I fucked up early in my teens but even when letting it grow for a month or so it barely felt like it grew back in. Am I doing something wrong? Should I not trim it at all even when it grows past my fingertip or what?

Anyone here using GHK-CU? Was thinking of trying it along with collagen powder. My skin is actually pretty decent but maybe I can make it even better.

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>>18680492
I have oily skin and started using witch hazel as a toner in the AM

Are these Thayer pads good for that? They’re the only ones I can find that don’t contain alcohol

>>18682741
I puff out my cheeks when I moisturize to really get into the crevices of my smile lines. I don’t know just how much it works but I’ve seen Koreans do it and it makes me feel like I’m doing something proactively

Baxter's of California, yay or nay?

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>>18682919
Kek that's what I do too. I also sometimes do a mild version of the Zoolander face which seems to help I think. It's just that on some days, I can see the lines pretty badly and on others I see nothing.

is mewing a meme?
I have an overbite and kinda fat so I grow a beard to obfuscate it but i hate having a beard
I'm still losing weight but I want a backup plan

Thoughts on doing clinic procedures at home like TCA peels and PDRN injections?

tazarotene is fucking my shit up!

>>18683248
Yes, if you're an adult. You need surgery to fix it.

I'm 34 and I've done nothing with my skin until now. It's low maintenance, looks okay and doesn't feel dry.

I want to start using a combination moisturizer + SPF 50 in the morning now that I'm getting old. Can someone recommend me something basic and easy to use? I cycle regularly so sweat resistance is a plus.

I don't want a super heavy white cream American sunscreen but a lot of the Asian/Euro stuff seems overpriced and more than I need.

>>18683248
Braces could help, maybe consult with an orthodontist?

>>18682731
No, but if it really bugs you then maybe buy one of those window films that blocks UVA?

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Ingrown facial hairs from epilating!
>suffered with razor burn for years
>epilated all my facial hair off
>skin felt smooth for a week
>exfoliated with a foaming cleanser 2x per day
>next week whole face covered with ingrown hairs
Is there any way out of this hell? Does epilating get better with time or am I basically guaranteed to have a rotation of ingrown hairs on my face for as long as I epilate?
Do I have to go back to shaving and having razor burn?

>>18684925
epilating thins out hair follicles over time, so you should see less ingrowns as you keep doing it

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How do I make my lips pinker? I like to tan and did it a few months ago (in Aus so it's autumn here now) and while I like my skin tan, the lip tan is awful. I want it pink

>>18685130
good morning sirs

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>Pre tret
>Predominantly sleep on my right side, on my stomach, right side of the face on the pillow
>Left under eye area is flawless
>Right under eye area had like 3 faint non-dynamic winkle lines
I use tret for 2 years and it completely managed to smooth out 2 of those wrinkles and a bit of the 3rd one. But yeah ur sleeping position does matter.

>>18685145
Good morning sir, would you give me some advice

>went to my doctor a few months ago about my acne and skin infections
>given a prescription for antibiotic ointment
>told "stop touching your face and it will go away"
>it hasn't gone away at all
>has only gotten worse
>currently unemployed
>need to wait till May for new health insurance to take effect
fucking hell

>>18680492
>try differin for a few months
>wake up today
>entire face is falling off
t-thanks…

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at-home treatments are not working for improving my smile lines

need more nuclear options, please
all I get on reddit is female-dominated subreddits that profess "self-love" instead kek

how do i get rid of eyebags after drinking.
why does nobody fucking help anyone in this useless thread

>>18685898
fat transfer if they're deep else chemical peels, use a retinoid and sunscreen for maintenance

we need to add rosacea to the Skincare general post. Its not as common in men, but when we do get it, its worse than women's. mine started out of nowhere in my mid thirties, several doctors tried standard acne treatments eventually I ended up with abscesses sll over my face. I got a referral to a dermatologist and she took on look up close at me and said you dont have acne, you have rosacea and you've been treating it wrong. Rosacea occurs on very sensitive skin, and needs treatments that are aligned for it. Doxycycline, bactrim, ivermectin Oral and cream, azaelic acid, light sunscreen and night moisturizer abd face wash (cerave), clindamycin gel twice daily, sulfur soap or face wash and perodixe face wash twice a day starting once a day at 0.5% strength, and up to 10%every other day, to daily as your face allows. it is slow, and gets worse for a bit, but at a month you will break through and clear up over the next two months eventually you will be able to cut back on the treatments until you just keep it under control. everyone us different, but these are what finally helped.

>>18680492
i want to use taz or tret but i also want to be tan. what do.

>>18686115
Chemical tanning lotions or just use lighter spf once you're past retinization and the skin isn't as sensitive anymore.

>>18685898
Face lift/botox. Just don't go overboard.

What concentration of tret should I use? Does teet actually make any difference or is it just placebo?

>>18686159
start at .05% and see how your skin reacts. tret definitely works, there's a reason so many people use it

>>18685900
the only helpful anon got driven off by the reply limits and capchas getting worse i think.

an eye cream w caffeine in it could help

>>18685998
does fat transfer carry the same danger as injecting filler into smile lines?

>>18681934
>exosome as a delivery vechile doesn't have a lot of studies behind it.
that's because it's new? You're dismissing it on the basis of a temporal limitation, mechanistically, when combined with MN/Meso injections it's completely legit.

It wont have the comparative level of rigorous research behind it as something like tretinoin because that has been around for decades.

>>18685898
what are you doing at home? Have you done microneedling with a derminator or cope stamp/rolling? RLT? Exosomes? Jessner Peel? TCA? TCA + Jessner?

There is so much to do at home what the fuck have you done lil nigga

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Any help on what type of acne this is, I wash my face with the Cera-ve salicylic acid wash every time I take a shower, which is like every other day I don’t really sweat much I have a air conditioned job and don’t go to the gym or work outside or exercise much. I don’t eat so I’m not fat no greasy diet just meal replacement drinks

>>18686560
looks like rosacea, see my post above. take care of it before it gets worse anon

>>18686560
look up demodex mites and rosacea

everyone warns that retinol will sting like hell until your skin gets used to it. i put it on for the first time and i don't feel a thing, did i get scammed?

I want my junk to look pretty, I bought the INKLEY exfoliating body stick but i dont really use it, what can i buy at sephora or amazon to make it all look nice, I think all the intimate area bleaching creams on amazon are a scam, I want the proper dermatologist tested stuff.

>>18687348
Retinol needs two conversions to be active and so it’s harder to apply too much and get irritation

Oh hey neat this exists. 31, only started caring about my face skin this year after my girlfriend kept pushing me. I went through 5 miserable months of bad acne reactions because I have never done skincare in my life, but I finally settled on a routine that leaves me looking great:

>AM
Wash face in the shower with Vanicream facial cleanser (specific product name escapes me since I'm not in the restroom)
Nivea Men's Anti-Aging 30 SPF with Pro-Retinol
Nivea lip balm 15 SPF and Vaseline as needed (I have chronically dry lips)
Reapply both Nivea products as needed throughout day

>PM
Vanicream again
Vaseline on my lips
Adapalene 0.1%, leave on for 15 minutes
CeraVe PM Ultra Lightweight w/ ceramides and all that good stuff

My skin has never been clearer. Wish I had given a shit when I was young, could have prevented lots of acne scars. Ah well.
>>18687348
The very first week, I had no pain. My forehead broke out, but that's the cleansing process. After that, the corners of my eyes, the alar crease (where nose meets cheeks), and my neck were absolutely burning. My eyes were dry for about 4 days straight, and I freaked the fuck out thinking I'd done permanent damage as I was reading about my reaction online. I stayed away from Adapalene for a few days, and thankfully my eyes returned to normal. I resumed Adapalene, and I had read online to "shield" my eye corners from Adapalene with vaseline, and that worked. No more dry eyes. That was about a month ago, month and a half, and now I apply Adapalene relatively liberally and close to the corners of my eyes, and below my eyes without any irritation or dryness.

What I'm saying is, I didn't feel shit, then it all piled on at once and it was miserable, and now I'm cool. I went through La Roche-Posay triple repair, I went through Eucerin, I was getting acne, shit was burning, etc. before I finally settled on these products. Good luck m8 Adapalene is heaven for the skin when you get it right.

>>18687433
Fug replace Adapalene with "retinol" same shit.

>>18687431
>>18687433
cheers bros

How many skin peels do I need to use on my face to look 15 again? I’ve been using the 13% TCA peels from platinum. Should I get a red light mask? I really don’t want to spend $500 for one.

How do you guys get tretinoin if it's prescription only?

Any red light masks that are under $200 that actually work?

>>18687830
Psst.
https://getret247.com/

Tis legit. Be sure to give your real phone number, as they'll have to call you to confirm your mode of transaction.

>>18687830
With a prescription

>>18687523
>>18687837
I bought the iRestore mask anything I can do to REVERSE aging? I don’t want to hag max. I don’t smoke or drink alcohol.

Morning
>water
>spf moisturizer
Evening
>cleanser
>moisturizer
Thoughts and opinions?

>>18688047
microneedling et. al.

>>18687830
With a prescription. Just go to an aesthetic doc or a derm who is a woman in her 30s, or at least not an old fart. Using tret for anti-aging is normalized at this point, may vary in some countries but you should generally be fine.

>>18688260
Pen or roller and should I needle the red light serum on before using the mask?

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im 25 and i still get acne often. i had really bad acne when i was a teen so ive been using only scar cream to minimaze the dark spots. anyways, can i get recommended a cleanser for oily skin thats prone to acne? aside from a cleanser, is there anything else i should grab? thanks

>>18688330
I’ve been using cleanser from “the ordinary”

Pre De Provence 10/10
Anyone would recommend a better soap i would love it.

Also Stirling or generally any high Glycerin shave soap is fantastic for shaving.

>>18680492
This is my routine right now, I'm trying to add an SPF 30+ which is what I need help with.

Morning:
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
Aveeno Calm + Restore (Other cleansers make my face too red)
Then the SPF 30 +, I want to get "Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30", is it worth it?

Evening/Night:
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
AHA Treatment - Doctor Dennis Gross Peel, is it worth it, any experience?
Aveeno Calm + Restore

Trying to keep it light.

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AM;
>cerave hydrating facial cleanser
>benzol peroxide
>ordinary vit c serum
>vanicream facial moisturizer
PM;
>cerave hydrating facial cleanser
>benzol peroxide
>tretinoin 0.1% cream
>vanicream facial moisturizer
Having a huge breakout on the left side of my face right now so that's why I have the benzol peroxide twice daily. But I'd like to start splitting the moisturizer into a lighter one with SPF included and a heavy one at night. Any suggestions? Is the snail slime a meme?

>>18680492
Its sunscreen season
whats the latest sunscreen rating?

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27yo male after a year of retinoids with decent consistency, now at tret 0.1% closed sandwiched

>>18689578
Which brand?

menarini, gel formulation

Get your fucking sleep lads and laddettes. I've had a crease I was taking care of handily the past two weeks on the left part of my face. It's been going well with my Adapalene, and I had three days of shitty sleep - yesterday I slept for one hour in 24 hours - and it's making itself known again. Get your fucking sleep.
>>18689578
I didn't know they made 0.1% tret. Goddamn. Good to know.

>>18687885
Damn that's expensive. I'll stick to get it from the indians thanks

>>18684925
learn to shave bro

>>18681541
Bring face wipes to work and buy a cheap hypochlorous acid spray to apply throughout the day. Literally changed my life

>>18689893
[spoiler]what website do you use[/spoiler]

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What would you add? (to age gracefully)

>>18690093
indiamart

>>18690117
many thanks. this is crazy cheap.

>>18690117
>>18690121
Is it trustworthy though? I don't want to eat lead or worse, poop of a malnourished jeet. What's the catch?

>>18690124
>>18690121
As long as you get it from a seller with good reviews you'll be fine. The only catch I can think of is you'll get spammed on whatsapp by a bunch of indians telling you to buy from them. But just pick one and tell the rest to piss off

brehs...

any tips on putting filler in the piriform fossa? I know it's risky but it would genuinely raise me by like an entire point on the attractiveness scale

>>18690127
Another thing, is that shit really that price in India? I think Indians can't pay that price still. Even if it's cheap for us

>>18686374
>Have you done microneedling with a derminator
yeah, derminator 2 0.75-1mm with 12-needle cartridges and highest speed

>RLT?
>Exosomes?
expensive nothingburgers that won't move the needle

>Jessner Peel? TCA? TCA + Jessner?
I have dry+sensitive skin and even 1% salacylic acid 2x/week raped my barrier after 1.5 months, idk man

>>18690130
Not that anon but the thing is they're not selling to Indians, they're selling to Americans, the English, Japs, Koreans, etc.

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Morning
>Medicube kojic acid turmeric vita capsule cleansing foam
>Medicube kojic acid turmeric pad
>Medicube kojic acid turmeric resurfacing toner

Night
>Same cleansing foam
>Same pad
>Same toner
>Anua azelaic acid 10 hyaluron redness soothing serum
>Medicube kojic acid turmeric night wrapping mask

This has been my first skincare routine, I already had the serum so I just fell for the Medicube shills and bought everything else on a whim. Been about three weeks, things were looking good acne-wise but I still broke out again, think it might be due to the sweat from exercising or maybe my pillows and sheets. I'll try to be more aware, and no-fap for the hell of it. Also need to buy a sunscreen.

>>18690131
lad go to a professional you think [insert good looking person here] does it themselves except to sell brands on tiktok? everyone goes to professionals.

>>18690131
>yeah, derminator 2 0.75-1mm with 12-needle cartridges and highest speed
whats your after care like? needling can disrupt your moisture barrier, are you using sterile products?
>expensive nothingburgers that won't move the needle
lol respectfully this is cope, if you dont want to spend a lot of money (reasonable) just say so, but also dont say you're going all out when you're not lol.
>I have dry+sensitive skin and even 1% salacylic acid 2x/week raped my barrier after 1.5 months, idk man

SA should not be doing that, do your other products have fragrance? or essential oils? Maybe your sunscreen has filters that disrupt the moisture barrier?

Doing a robust peel after banking a bunch of collagen with microneedling is absolutely going to give you insane results.

Feed your routine through AI, and ask if it any of the products have ingredients that are sensitizing.

>>18685898
>nuclear
Filler or Lefort 1

>>18690133
Yeah it's probably cheaper for Indians and marked up for us

>>18690156
>lefort 1 for smile lines
nigga you are completely and utterly fucking mentally burnt

>>18690101
No gambling

If I’m doing TCA 13%+ from plat skincare without a jessner, do I need to use tret? Seems like the peel takes longer to show results than tret.

>>18690128
what is this. how would this it benefit yuou?

I’ve never been to a derm before but I’m thinking of going to get a tret prescription and also just a general profile and routine recommendation for my face. I looked things up online and it says I have to do a full body examination. Is this true if I’m just going for facial reasons? Also should I just skip the derm and get a prescription from my PCP?

Thoughts on this routine?

AM
>Cleanser
>Moisturizer
>Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% if breaking out
>sunscreen

PM
>Cleanser
>Rotate between retinol/AHA/BHA/rest day
>Moisturizer

Wondering if I should take out any of the rotational products from the PM routine

>>18690721
smooths smile lines and is less risky than putting filler directly into the crease itself

>>18690812
Sounds good to me, similar to my routine except I do Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum every morning before moisturizer/sunscreen

Any way to get rid of orange peel skin and redness past 30 or is it over for me?

>>18690921
Vitamin C serum in the AM, tretinoin in the evening

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skin-n00b here, what's the deal with tinted sunscreen? I recently found out that I may have hereditary haemochromatosis which causes hyperpigmentation. so the doctor suggested that I should get tinted sunscreen.

I always assumed that these were more of a makeup product, am I being memed? Will people think I'm wearing makeup?

How do you guys deal with dark cicles beneath the eyes?

>>18690942
there are various levels you can buy. you're not being memed. and who cares if people think you're wearing makeup that's your health.
>>18691039
there are unironically only two things you can do: sleep 8-9 hours a night, and of course tret. anything else at all is bullshit.

>>18691289
Gots me 99 SVR, shouldn’t be a problem, right? The doc said 60+ and it was around the same price

Also successfully bought tret without prescription because this thread shilled it too much

>>18692001
>Also successfully bought tret without prescription
Whoa pardner did you get 0.025% at least?

I never started a skin care routine. Is it too late?

>>18692003
Yes, 0.025% 30g
I had a good timing, my grandma asked to buy some things for her, so I overwhelmed the pharmacist with other prescriptions and snuck it on the list. God bless the elderly.

>>18690921
a retinoid and azelaic acid

>>18692009
No

Skincare noob here, need some advice or r8 my routine.

AM
>Cleanser
>Vitamin C Serum
>Moisturize

PM
>Cleanser
>Moisturize
>Over the counter Retinol x2 days a week

Been doing this about 2 ish months and noticed forhead wrinkles getting visibly harder to see, including almost getting rid of these diagonal wrinkles I had entirely as well as shinier skin, but have also been getting facial redness, some breakouts, and some patches of dry flakey skin, whenever I do this routine as well I sometimes get some sensitivity when applying products, like a light stinging or burning. Also if I'm not consistent and miss a day or two, I get crazy facial dandruff, like literally making it snow.

any tips frens?

Can I use the same products on my scalp that I use on my face

how do I remove cherry angiomas, both large ones and specs smaller than freckles. And what should I put over them after the removal to avoid scars?

my cerave lotion is nearly empty and I am looking for the good mosturizer with the same texture as lotion so nothing thick. What is a really good one, I don't mind splurging a little. Would dr althea 345 be good? I keep my routine simple, for AM I clean with water, add mosturizer and holika holika 50 spf, at PM the ordinary I wash with cerave cleanser, then add the ordinary retinol, and mosturizer

>>18687348
i have chemical burns on my face. lol. lmao.

>>18692475
Get them removed from professionally it's not expensive

>>18693508
You're supposed to do it once every few days, then once every other day, eventually progressing to once a day.

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>>18693522
yeah I know, I got too confident and jumped the gun when it looked I wasn't getting any adverse effects. I'm taking a small break now and starting again slower.

>>18693513
I have a lot that are the really tiny clumped together like a rash. It would cost over $700.

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Anyone have recommendations for dark under-eyes? It's mainly just dark circles, not bags, but I do frequently use face moisturizer and niacinamide, plus I do get a min of 8 hours of sleep so I'm looking for some advice on the matter

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I just bought vitamin C serum and this shit makes my skin feel weird and itchy. Do I need to get used to it?

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how often do you wash your bedsheets and pillow cases?

>>18693594
You can buy kits for cheaper if you really can't afford that. Crudest method I know is taking a needle heated up on the flame and popping them but I dont recommend it

Eurobro newbie checking in. What's the consensus on those products?
>Laroche-Posay Effaclar
>Effaclar Duo+M
>Cerave Face Moisturizing lotion SPF30
Respectively cleanser and moisturizers (though Duo+M was always advised to fight off acne and black spots)
I'm on a budget so I skipped on a real exfoliator and an astringent.
Planning to try retinol next september and maybe start microneedling once a year whenever I get the budget for it, I have some light acne scars and though I always get the"you look younger than you are" type of comments, I have two major wrinkles that I'd like to contain
Any advice?

why is this a general? literally use cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen and tretinoin retards. thats it. nothing else matters

>>18694369
Thanks for the tip my friend

Is tretinoin over the counter?

>>18694369
Okay but which cleanser which moisturizer which sunscreen and what form of tretinoin

>>18694436
>cleanser
>moisturiser
whichever sells the best on amazon from a reputable brand like eucerin

>sunscreen
an expensive chemical one like LRP

>tretinoin
as strong as your skin can tolerate

Somehow, my acne has returned, so I went back and looked at what I was prescribed 15 years ago. At the first derm appointment, I got tret .05% cream and doxycycline 100mg. But I guess that didn't work since I went back less than a year later. The second time I got Tazorac .05% cream and Clindamycin 1% lotion (and more doxycycline). I don't remember, but I guess the second one worked. Hopefully I can get a doctor to just repeat that this time.

>>18694425
not in the US

>>18693954
Once a week, flip pillows over halfway through

>>18694115
>Cerave Face Moisturizing lotion SPF30
I'm using this right now, it's ok but a little oily for my taste. You can really feel it on your face the whole time.

best LRP sunscreen?

>>18682741
it comes with age. your skin losing collagen production and elasticity.

it can also be caused/worsened by dehydration
drink 3-4L water a day and be consistent
moisturize using a humectant like hyaluronic acid
moisturizer adds moisture from the top, humectant pulls moisture up from deep in the skin.
in this order: cleanse, serum, moisturizer, spf
- Torriden DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
https://www.hwahae.com/en/products/Torriden-DIVE-IN-Low-Molecular-Hyaluronic-Acid-Serum/1984011
- Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream
https://www.hwahae.com/en/products/Torriden-DIVE-IN-Low-Molecular-Hyaluronic-Acid-Cream/1984093

exercise helps with circulation and is great for you skin too

you may also want to try tretinoin 0.025% cream
this will help stimulate collogen production and increase the rate of skin turn over
you need to be consistent and patient with it, but it pays off in the long run at keeping your skin healthy

talk to a dermatologist about laser or microneedling treatment
there's a lot of different options that depend on your skin type
consultations are usually covered by insurance in the US, but the procedure being cosmetic, will not be

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>>18694743

men's hair products seem to be in the same place american skincare circa 2005 used to be
cheap harsh ingredients with cheap, overpowering, gross smelling fragrance
i just want an unscented sea salt spray that doesn't break me out
my hair looks so much better with it, but every one i've tried destroys my skin :(

>>18694841
What if I have dry skin

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>>18694871
then the regular toleriane double repair

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Whats the next step up after Cerave Resurfacing Serum Retinol

>>18694990
just get tretinoin

For orange peek skin, how long until you start actually seeing results?

>>18695010
assuming you're responding to this >>18694996
12 weeks of daily use minimum
full results after a year

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>>18680492
30's M / Oily Skin / White

>A.M.
Vanicream Shampoo
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash (2% SA)
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar

Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm
Derma:B CeraMD Repair Lotion, Unscented (Body)

>P.M.
beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam
Tazarotene Cream 0.05%
WELLAGE Real Hyaluronic Soothing Cream 100
Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Lip Essence

>Dental
Cocofloss
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9900 Prestige Electric Toothbrush
Colgate Optic White Advanced Hydrogen Peroxide Toothpaste
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Mouthwash
Invisalign - In Progress

>Excercise
EltaMD UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (Face)
Supergoop! PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Pro-Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen (Body)
Workout (5-6 days/week)

>Supplements
Finasteride 1mg
Thorne - Basic Nutrients 2/Day - Comprehensive Daily Multivitamin
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega
Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder 5g
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant Based Protein Powder (1 scoop 3x day)
Metamucil, Psyllium Husk Powder, Unflavored (2tsp 3x day)

>Occasional Items
Mediheal Madecassoside Essential Mask Blemish Repair
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion
CeraVe Body Wash with Salicylic Acid
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+MAX Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream (Body)
Dr. Dan's Cortibalm Lip Balm
Redken Detox Hair Cleansing Cream Clarifying Shampoo
Thorne Melaton-3
Life Extensions Magnesium L-Threonate

>Other
Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream Blue Eagle
SkinSmart Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser Hypochlorous Acid
Fraxel 1927 Light for melasma on the face & Genius RF Microneedling for acne scarring on the face (1 of 4)
(Tretinoin 0.025%/Hydroquinone 4.5%/Fluocinolone 0.01%/Niacinamide 4%) Compound Cream (Post Procedure 3 months)

>>18695450
That's a lot. May we see a before and after or are you larping

>>18695450
>no chin smashing with hammer
ngmi

>>18695486
lol this is absolutely not larp, i have an entire PDF I augment/change in latex for my own personal routine so i dont lose track of the specifics.

my own autistic routine (best skin of my life) is as follows

>AM
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleanser
currentbody RLT mask
Anua Azelaic Acid 10%
NIOD ELAN 30%
Purito Oat-In Gel Cream
Purito SPF50+ (outdoors)


>PM - Sunscreen Day
Haru Haru Black Rice Oil Cleanse
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleanser
COSRX Propolis Toner
celimax Retinal Shot 0.1%
Skin1004 Centella Ampoule
Purito Oat-In Gel Cream


>PM - No Sunscreen
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleanser
COSRX Propolis Toner
celimax Retinal Shot 0.1%
Skin1004 Centella Ampoule
Purito Oat-In Gel Cream


>occasional (mid-cycle, away from needling)
Innisfree Volcanic Clay + COSRX BHA


>Supplements
Saw Palmetto 320mg + Pumpkin Seed 240mg + Flaxseed 320mg
Vitamin D3 5000IU
Vitamin K2 120mcg
Fish Oil 2500mg (EPA 1500 / DHA 570)
Zinc 25mg
Copper 2.5mg
Selenium 200mcg
L-Arginine 3g
L-Citrulline 3g
Glycine 4.5–6g (mid-day)
Magnesium 400mg elemental (×2 daily)

>Current Needling Routine (every 4 weeks)
Derminator 2, 9-pin cartridge
0.75mm temples/forehead
1.0mm cheeks/jawline
1.5mm hairline
Thin layer of Dermaheal HSR as slip during session
P198 ExoHealer SB Plus over Dermaheal post-needle for rehydration + exosome delivery
Top up with Dermaheal HSR throughout the night, reserve a small amount for AM moisturizer


I intend on doing a few cycles of jessner peels after this, I think banking all this collagen from microneedling will give me a much better result than usual.

Seems like Western brands are cheaper for cleansers and Korean/Asian brands for moisturizers. A 40-50ml Western moisturizer costs more than a Korean for 100ml. What moisturizers do you use, anons? Should be available in the EU.

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>>18695486
picrel is best i can do. not going to doxx. this was taken over a year ago. i've been through a lot of products.
it's really not as extreme as it might seem. my morning routine is just a normal shower time and about an additional 3 mins putting on the rest while i'm getting dressed.
like hop out the shower. towel off, put on the serum, get dressed, put on the sunscreen and lip balm.
i work from home so the supplements 3x a day is not a big deal
an extra 10 min or so to my night routine for skincare.

i exercise 4-6 days a week for about 2 hours. this is what consumes the most time. really no way around it and is essentially required of everyone.

i keep such close track because my skin is so sensitive and i got tired of having acne.

>>18695548
>latex
nice, i thought of tracking with git over the long term, but i just have it in obsidian right now.
>Purito
one of the big brands i haven't tried. experience any burning/dryness from the SPF? sunscreen is one of my greatest foes.

What's a good retinol? Or should I just get a tret prescription? Mostly for preventative anti-aging.

>>18695569
Latex is deprecated by typst

>>18695569
What's your favorite sunscreen? From the pic, I like Skin1004 and Skin Aqua for everyday use and Anessa for beach and sports.

>>18695569
>one of the big brands i haven't tried. experience any burning/dryness from the SPF? sunscreen is one of my greatest foes.
It's one of the very few korean sunscreen formulations that has NO niacinamide, no fragrance either. (Usually with korean products niacinamide is ubiquitous, in japanese its fragrance)

Only "active" ingredients are panthenol, centella, and ceramides, very soothing. The chemical filters are oil soluble + 1 hybrid and modern, very unlikely to give white cast, and very very unlikely to sting

>>18695569
im buck broke by my education experience, i really should just move on to typst

>>18695571
latex has been around forever and i'm sure it will remain for much longer.
>>18695572
oddly enough the cerave ultralight. not in pic, the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer is a close second.
i desperately wanted anessa to work for me because it's exactly the finish/feel i'm looking for, but it burnt the shit out my skin. i tried the sensitive/pink one too.
joeseon, skin1004, round lab, torriden, were all similar and too drying for me. you would have to moisturize before. i could see the appeal if you wore makeup over it, so not surprised they're popular.
biore uv was really drying with an alcohol base.
skin aqua had a heavy scent and burned.
elta md uv sport i still use for exercise/water proofing. the EltaMD UV Sheer is also very nice, but a bit more expensive.
>>18695586
thanks i'll give it a shot

>>18695591
i completely forgot to put in my routine, it's the Purito Soft Touch spf that im using, their Releaf i've heard good things too.

The skin under my eye looks like crumpled paper. How do I fix it? Do I need ablative laser?

Just applied a 10% benzoyl peroxide spot treatment gel to the two pimples on my face, wish me luck

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How to fix this

>>18694833
I'm starting to get them too (30yo) and I'm not sure if my routine is making them worse. I'm not doing too much, just cleanser, .05% tretinoin, and a moisturizer (+occasionally ketoconazole shampoo for seb derm) but I've noticed when looking up close that the skin there is a bit red so I'm wondering if it's because I'm applying tret there and it's a fold so it starts rubbing in and causing irritation. Haven't done hyaluronic acid but maybe I'll look into it. Some people also suggest sleeping on the back, but it's hard for me to get used to it + I roll around a lot. Any other advice?

Man using sunblocker/vitamin c near my eyes makes them so dry

>>18695999
>.05% tretinoin
if you're just using tret for anti-aging you can move down to 0.025% if you think it's may be too irritating. higher strength has only shown to be useful for acne over the long term.
you can also try putting down a little moisturizer on the irritated areas before applying the tret.
>Some people also suggest sleeping on the back, but it's hard for me to get used to it + I roll around a lot.
i can't do this either. not sure it actually matters desu.
>Fraxel 1927 Light for melasma on the face & Genius RF Microneedling for acne scarring on the face (1 of 4)
the microneedling helped even after only one round
i wouldn't ever do a filler, because they can't be taken out and will break down over time and drift to other parts of you face. there are some non permanent ones like hyaluronic acid fillers, but they don't last very long at all and i'm not that vein lol.

cutting down on sodium and drinking plenty of water can help cut down on bloating that make them stand out more.
i need to take claritin occasionally too if my allergies are acting up. i can end up with a puffy bloated face from allergies.

i think they're inevitable with age and bone structure. the best solution is keeping the skin as healthy as possible and just accepting the aging. they get meme'd for being chud lines, but women don't seem to mind at all.

>>18696034
>desu
i wrote t b h
do they auto change that now or am i schizo?
test - desu
>vein
i did fuck up vain though

>>18696037
This is not a real post what the fuck
Begone AI bot

>>18696082
ok, you're the schizo

>never drank or smoke
>my skin looks like any mid 30s skin
>panic and decide to start skincare but i fear it's too late

I should've just let go and fuck my body up.

>>18696034
I'm happy w the .05%, it doesn't cause me iritation (except for MAYBE in this area) and I've been getting fewer pimples even though I haven't been diagnosed with acne, so I don't want to stop/change it. My pharmacist also filled my 6month prescription with 6 tubes for some reason so I'm set until like 2029.
Also don't particularly want to invest in other expensive procedures because I'm thinking of doing an abdominoplasty soon so need to save up for that, but the moisturizer tip is good, I'll try doing a thick dose before the tret thx

I’ve used TCA peels and moisturizers under my eye and it still is full of wrinkles, it looks like Donald Trumps old man eye, lots of small creases directly under the eyelid. Is a YAG laser the only way to fix this?

I've been using skincare products for 2 weeks now and I see no change. SCAM!

is there some catch to retinol I am reading it might fuck you up horribly and nobody knows what continued long time use of it does?
I am about to throw out an unopened bottle

>>18696519
>retinol
not really, it's safe. it's better to just get a prescription for tretinoin if you can. retinol is less effective and without the same quality control.
the real thing you need to know is that there is a period during the first few weeks were you can break out more before it starts clearing up. you just have to push through that.

>>18696513
I just use water to wash my face and slather some castor oil on at night. I look great

Is IPL worth a shit for getting rid of hair under arms and around my junk? The high-friction areas grind the points of the hair directly into my skin the next day and burning it away seems like the logical option atp.

>>18696680
yes it's effective at removing hair

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Anyone have experience with silk pillows? A moderately fancy bedding store in my city has 100% mulberry silk pillows on sale for $40USD each (down from $60USD) currently and the materials section does list them as 100% mulberry silk instead of some fake shit, so would they be a good buy? Or is that price suspicious?

And most important, does using a silk pillow really work?

>>18694833
>drink 3-4L water a day and be consistent
I'm doing that lately, but it's making me piss more than fire truck at a house fire.

>exercise helps with circulation and is great for you skin too
Interesting, any particular exercises I should consider? I figured too much exercise could making aging worse due to the hormones and such.

>talk to a dermatologist about laser or microneedling treatment
How pricey might that be? I'd probably need to go out of pocket as I'm not in the US and even consults cost money.

>>18696911
I've used them for a while. Don't expect skincare gains from it, but they are pretty comfy.

I'm a pretty unkempt chud in his late 20s and today, on a complete whim decided to learn how to perform skin care of myself, I'll read the links in the OP but in the meantime, are there anything else that (you) want to recommend to me? I'm a stranger to this board like I said I'm an unkempt sack of shit who wants to get his act together

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I started using this sunscreen that I got from South Korea. It’s pretty good. Makes my face feel really soft.

>>18697102
How is Korea so good at skincare products

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thoughts on using for under-eye hollowness?

>>18687830
indiamart

>>18695750
Update: the two pimples are being quickly eradicated, they're hard to even notice compared to 4 days ago. I'm using Neutrogena rapid clear spot gel.

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I should have consulted you guys first but I bought some (i assume) over priced beard oil and conditioner/shampoo
when it gets too long and i shave it i get a bunch of prickly loose hairs that dig into my hands when I touch my beard and it's annoying as hell
it's also like dry? i'm trying to just wash it with the shampoo and applying oil
it's curly/bushy but not long, I look like mutahar but with curly hair if that helps

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>>18698305
oh and I use pic related at 5mm (I assume it's 5mm) to trim it down

Right now I'm doing a hyaluronic acid and cerave retinol serum for my stretch marks, but it doesn't seem to be working that well. Does anyone have any suggestions?

>>18680492
Do I need anything other than a salicylic acid cleanser to get rid of sebaceous filaments?

>>18680492
What did you guys do for your acne scars? I've largely gotten rid of my active acne, but my face still looks like shit because of the scars. Do I just go to a medspa and ask them what the final solution is?

>>18696122
I wouldn't worry about your skin being hopelessly damaged unless you've been tanning every day for 15 years. Skincare is 100% worth it if you're even slightly conscious about wanting to look good or young. When you see people in their 30's, 40's, and 50's you can really tell who's been treating their skin well. It can literally knock 5 to 10 years off their face (and those who have been treating their skin badly look 5 to 10 years older).

Been using the iRestore mask, and avoiding sun, but the other day I had to drive and used sunscreen on my face and now my skin doesn’t look or feel smooth anymore :(

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Is it safe to use this every day? Is SA antiaging? or does it increase aging? Ive heard conflicting reports.


current routine:

AM

>cerave hydrating cleanser

>cerave AM spf 30 moisturizer

PM

>cerave SA cleanser

>cerave PM moisturizer


this is all i use. any ways to improve? im new to all of this…

>>18695929
daily 500mg of aspirin

>>18697183
They're obsessed with looking like soulless mannequins

any list of good kr products?

Is the Neutrogena Retinol Boost Serum a good starting point for someone totally new to retinoids?

>>18698637
I didn't use it every day but my skin is sensitive. I switched over to azelaic acid which I apply with my sunscreen in the morning. Then a retinol at night

Finally got prescriptions: doxycycline and clindamycin. Been on it for a week. Stopped getting acne on my scalp, but no real improvement on my face yet...

>>18698637
SA is primiarily of benefit if you're prone to acne, otherwise it's still good but not essential. It's also somewhat irritating to the skin, so mileage may vary depending on what your skin can handle, especially if it's on top of other irritating products like retinoids, aza, etc. I've seen people with sensitive, dry skin that couldn't really deal with SA and retinoids at the same time, at least initially.

>any ways to improve?
Retinoids, higher SPF, ceramides, vit C, in that order of importance, retinoids are sunscreen are the big two. You should be going with a high SPF like 60 because the nominal protection starts going down past 2 hours, and it's not feasible to be reapplying every 2 hours everyday. Even 60 is down to about 10ish by the 8 hour mark. 30 is still fine, especially if you're getting little sun, but there's just no real reason not to go 60.

>>18697183
They aren't really, at least not across the board. In my experience they have moisturizing figured out better, but europe has overall better sunscreen formulations, less shine and thickness for the same protection on average.

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I don't use most of these products every day. Most of the time I just use face wash, sunscreen and moisturiser. My skin is oily and while I wouldn't say I have acne as such (I get pimples sometimes), I definitely have skin texture and blackheads. Any suggestions on how to improve these things? I think my skin barrier is kinda butchered on my nose as well. I always get blemishes on my nose

>>18699778
Ignore the conditioner and body cream. Serums are salicylic acid and niacinimide

>>18699778
Anti-aging is one thing, but the first solution to anything acne or acne-adjacent, other than basic hygene, is diet adjustment. Try an elimination diet where you exclude a food group that is potentially causing inflammation and increased sebum production. The usual suspects are dairy, high sugar intake (especially processed with little to no fiber), fried, greasy foods and spicy foods, in that order of likelihood.

>>18699553

What sunscreen would you recommend? Preferably something relatively cheap that wont break me out. Should i just ditch the cerave AM?

>>18699778
I'm in the exact same situation as you. I use glycolic acid and retinol for skin texture improvement. Use only at night. Alternate between them (retinol on monday, glycolic on tuesday, retinol on wednesday, etc.).
I also use 5% benzoyl peroxide gel on pimples as soon as they become visible. I don't use it on my whole face because it causes irritation for me, but your skin might tolerate it.
Make sure to cover each pimple with a hydrocolloid patch before going to sleep every night. Also make sure you're sleeping on a clean pillow case, and even better if you sleep on your back (so your face never touches the pillow).
I also use laroche posay cicaplast b5 baume at night. It insanely good at repairing the skin barrier, which helps a lot with skin texture and breakouts.

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I went to a skin clinic about a week ago and had some special face scans done etc and they seemed to say my skin is in absolute shit shape, and now I don't know what to do. I think I look okay and people say my skin looks great, but my main issue is just pretty large pores and getting really oily about an hour after if I cleanse my face. They quoted me about $500 for AHA cleanser, moisturizer, vitamin B serum and a further $3000 for some kind of collagen injections and some other thing. Are they just trying to spook me into spending a lot of money?

I kind of freaked and haven't bought anything from them yet, what I've done for now is get some La Roche Posay Vitamin B serum and some moisturizer. The only issue I ever have (with literally anything I use from any brand) is a slight stinging feeling on first application and mild redness, though leaving it on looks like I have a minor but very even tan.

What should I do? Anyone got some recommendations?

>>18696911
>exercises I should consider
at a minimum you get 20-30 mins of sustained elevated heart rate daily, but even going on walks has major benefits.
i personally exercise quite a bit more than most people with a combination of running and strength training.
>How pricey might that be?
i'm sure it varies quite a bit by country like korea i know is much cheaper, but in a major us city i paid
$250 - Fraxel laser
$900 - Genius RF microneedling
there are a bunch of different types of lasers, needling, etc that vary a lot by price. more expensive doesn't equate to better, just get a consult on what's appropriate for your skin.

>>18699778
>skin barrier is kinda butchered on my nose
i'd watch out for this. most people's immediate response will be exfoliation which is tempting, but a damaged skin barrier can be the root cause of pimples and blackheads too. the lrp face wash you're using has 2% SA/LHA. if you're using that every day it could be one of the reasons for the weak skin barrier. try switching to something gentler and just wash, moisturize, and spf. at night use a barrier cream. this can take weeks to repair, but reassess once you feels it's good. it may be a better option to go with a retinoid or only using an exfoliant periodically if you still have pimples and blackheads.

>Barrier Creams
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

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I heard double cleanser is where it's at. One oil base and then rinse with a water base claenser. any recomendations?

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100% recommend this if you struggle with TEWL from tret or overexfoliating. It completely fixed my skin barrier.

I forgot sunscreen on the first actually hot day of the year
Fuuuuuuck

>>18702028
Anon sun screen usage is based off UV ratings not the temperature. Above 4 = need sunscreen

>>18682893
I'm about to give it a try.

Anyone use water pills to debloat

>>18696968
It really comes down to the specifics of what your skin is like. A toner, a good cleanser, a moisturizer and some retinol is like 99% of the work. Which ones are right depends on your budget and what quirks your skin has. Some people have super oily easy to clog acne prone skin some people don't so on

>>18702525
>water pills
???
first time hearing that

>>18702923
Like diurex. They make you pee like a mf apparently.

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shampoo uk question

what's the best shampoo for thick slightly kinky hair for men, don't mind women shampoo suggestions aslong as it doesn't make me smell too fruity

>>18695929
Salicylic acid

>>18701934
Use a balm such as heimish All Clean Balm.

>>18702066
>Above 4 = need sunscreen
Above 3, but UVA rays are present during all daylight hours and all year round. UVA causes skin aging.

i only use a normal soap to shave and ive being doing that for more than 10 years

>>18702066
Is there a sunscreen in existence that doesn't make you look like pure grease? Even that ultra light weight La Roche Posay stuff still ends up with me looking like I have a shiny glaze.

Whenever I think i'm gonna fuck I just use some shave butter and go to town with a three blade safety razor. I don't get cut up or anything, I might get ingrown hairs on my weiner after if I manage to fuck but i've already won at that point. I used to pluck my shaft hairs to avoid this, but that's a lot of effort.

>>18703324
why

>>18703367
>>18694841

>>18703405
why did you post this

>>18703421
It's one of the first things mentioned in the OP

Got some 1% retinol for myself. Let's see if I can finally get rid of my acne scars or will my face be destroyed.

>>18703580
try microneedling for scars

>>18703367
Ppl online argue that Eucerin Oil Control SPF 50 is pretty good for that but I personally haven't tried it.
>>18682893
>>18702516
Which one? I've noticed that a lot of peptide serums don't actually contain a high enough concentration to actually matter. Am planning to try Nacomi Copper Peptide 0,5% since I really like their vit c serum.
>>18701684
>Are they just trying to spook me into spending a lot of money?
$500 for an AHA cleanser, moisturizer and Vit C serum is a scam, ye.
>The only issue I ever have (with literally anything I use from any brand) is a slight stinging feeling
That's normal for potent vit c serums, your skin will get used to it.
> What should I do? Anyone got some recommendations?
Idk what ur skin condition is like but generally just use a standard routine. Vit c and moisturizers are a good start. Using a cleanser each night to clean ur face is also needed.
Sunscreen, retinoids, AHA/BHA products once a week or so also helps a lot but it depends on ur goals, skin condition, age etc. too much to cover without context.

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>>18680492
>>18681431
>>18681934
>>18682796
>tret
noone ever tells you how aggressive it really is, it dries your skin out soo much.
from the few things I tried (cerave, oily lotion, hylauron serums, combinations) NOTHING worked, only petroleum jelly makes my skin calm down, firm up and stop feeling tense.

are there any other solutions or products I should try or should I just get a weaker retinol instead? (geekgorgeous glycine lotion didnt work either)

according to studies you need at least 12 weeks of continous use to yield results and my skin just gets too dry and irritated for 12 weeks straight of tret use.


also
>FUN FACT
>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36762391/
>mixing retinol with granactive retinoid aka HPR yields better results than just one or the other

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>>18704394
>too much to cover without context.
Age 30 and really sensitive skin, pretty much anything I'd use would cause a stinging feeling or redness. My skin quickly makes a lot of oil and it's awful, especially about 30 mins or an hour after cleansing, even if I put on moisturizer after cleansing to regain moisture. That clinic said my barrier is essentially toast right now and needs to be repaired.

I've seen a doctor since then and they recommended an over the counter moisturizer that has no scents or other shit, and it's the first time I've used something that doesn't sting me or caused immediate redness, so that's cool. But the negative is that I still get super shiny and greasy about an hour or two later and it also makes me look like I have a mild tan with it (not at all red, but a light natural tan, it's very strange).

Should I still use any cleanser? The doc seemed to think I should drop everything and only use that recommended moisturizer for a while.

What product should I buy to reduce discoloration of my torso. I have tanlines on my arms and face and neck which is fine but my chest and shoulders are a lot paler than my belly and dick and asscrack. I don't like that discoloration

dont worry unc noone cares about your wrinkly shrimp dick tanlines

>>18704617
A bitch I was fucking made a comment. Something like if you're gonna make an instagram you should take care of your skin discoloration first
I had mentioned making a /fit/ness insta to her so it wasn't entirely out of the blue

>>18704601
>not at all red, but a light natural tan,
for me its both and its the worst. i had a near perfect complexion before i started "skincare" and tret. this shit sucks. and for what? its shiny like you said too.

>>18704630
u shoulda spit in her face

>>18685849
Some people have to take measures to get their skin used to it. Try putting on moisturizer ten minutes before you apply it and only apply a very thin layer of it. You might have to only apply it every two or three days at first too.

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>>18704791
That sucks bro. Ask a doc or look around a bit and find something that has practically nothing extra added. Whatever I'm using has no fragrance, parabens (I think) and no something-else. I think my skin does look good or even slightly better, I just have to pad my face with a tissue before going out to remove the grease.
And as for why I don't just splash water or just wipe it off? Because doing literally anything but padding my face with a tissue causes me to fully dry out and start flaking literally immediately. I'm going absolutely crazy from this bullshit. I'm seeing my doc again soon to try and figure out what else can be done so that just getting splashed with water doesn't make me dry out.

I'm a pizza face

My cheeks and forehead to an extent looks like this. How can at least make it not so bad

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>>18705828
Forgot pic.

My current routine is cleanser > toner (with hazel with rose water) > moisturizer. Though idk if any of these targets my issue

>>18705829
tretinoin and microneedling

>>18705839
Any specific needle size? Or will they all do the job?

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anyone ever get a random breakout of little red dots? i did overnight mainly on my forearms and elbows and i'm not sure why. they don't hurt, no symptoms of being sick or anything. no change in diet, no new skin products, no new clothing textures, no new detergent. only thing i can think of is that the loofah pads that i used last night in the shower to exfoliate with once/week are "dirty" somehow? i've had them for roughly a year. i don't put anything on them when exfoliating

>>18681431
>>18681934
What about microneedling and then applying those PDRN products? Also probably better to do it with those 1ml sterile packages

>>18705839
>>18706125
I don't trust that microneedling shit. I went by one clinic and they absolutely refused to do it unless I exclusively used the moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums etc that they sold, so it sounds like a big scam to me since "it only works if you use our versions of shit."

>>18706126
Sounds like a meme clinic or they want to control all of their clients' routines so they don't do something that can fuck up their skin after microneedling and avoid a client blaming the clinic for it (and also make more money from selling their own shit)

>>18706129
Their shit was grossly overpriced. I'd be curious how things could be fucked up after microneedling as I don't know the process however, I doubt there would be much routine since it sounds retarded to layer stuff onto skin that has just been prodded.

>>18705829
this is right >>18705839
just so you know the pore is collapsing from a lack of collagen and elasticity
>>18705945
you should go to a clinic and have it done by a dermatologist

>>18706126
you should visit a clinic that is part of a larger medical system, aka integrated delivery network.
some of the skin care clinics can be like chiropractors, randos with no real medical knowledge that can't even do a large swath of actual medical procedures or just shoddy doctors. larger hospital networks have less incentive to scam.

>>18706158
I'll try and look around. This place is a national chain, but I still get the vibe it was a meme clinic rather than a place with true medical professionals.

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I took a photo of the remnants of an ingrown hair and I never realised just how disgusting my skin looked there because I can't see it in a mirror. What do I do

Any recs for sunscreens with azelaic acid? Preferably with some other stuff too like niacinamide hyaluronic blah blah

Has anyone tried topical copper peptides? Ghkcu?
It is a placebo?

What is the minimum one should pay for a retinol serum?

>>18706534
Much better to inject GHK-CU.

>>18706534
>peptides
We really need to do away with this buzzword

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This started clearing up the pimples on my butt and it's getting a lot clearer and smoother. Also my back acne in general. Anyone who suffers from that i recommend this.

I might have to switch off tretinoin to accutane just to actually stop breakouts... is there any way to keep the skin effects that tret provides?

retinol is absolutely destroying face, except only the RIGHT side of my face. my left side is perfectly fine. i'm wondering if it's because my window is to the right of my bed so the sunlight roasts my skin or if it's because i tend to sleep with my right cheek on the pillow

>>18707673
probably the sun. there is a reason why retinol products say to use sunscreen with them.

>>18707499
How long have you been using tret? It's known to cause breakouts during the initial phase, then it should clear up

>>18707923
8 months

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What could these bumps on my nose be? Ive had them for maybe 4-5 years, painless, already tried two co2 laser sessions

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Is anti-bar soap rhetoric fake and gay?

Everyone says not to put bar soap on my face but it seems like another marketing ploy to get you to buy ineffective products that influencers shill. Everyone gives the same argument that the "pH of bar soap is wrong" and don't clarify.

What does /fa/ think of this?

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Does he look young for his age?

>>18698349
microneedling and vitamin c serum

>>18708358
Yes. What is his secret?

>>18708021
tretinoin maybe

>>18708433
Asian genes (finnish)

could use some reassurance. i over exfoliated my face leading to really fine lines and tight skin around the corners of my lips. just when i was getting that sort of thing in order. i'm already on tret, but i've ordered niacinamide moisturizer and sunscreens because my research just now said that's the best thing for fine line bullshit. anyone already been dealt with this? i'd hate to think i screwed up around my mouth over several days of exfoliation.

>>18709444
Moisturization and patience will likely be your best bet

>>18709646
thought as much. fuck. fucking "trust the process" aaaghhh ty however.

>>18706026
Looks like your loofah is full of bacteria, or your exfoliation broke some skin and later caught bacteria somewhere,clothing, pillow, bed sheet, towel or the surface you put your arms on is dirty. Its why people dont really recommend mechanical exfoliation like loofah. If you wanna still use it, then you need to clean or change it more often or try those silicon scrubber, it can still scrub but not as hard as loofah or those nylon nets. Or put on some moisturiser after exfoliation. as a bacteria barrier.No idea how to keep your loofah clean though, since its probably will stay in the bathroom and the moisture inside will stick to it with bacteria.

>>18706177
Use those nude/skin coloured hydrocolloid bandage.

skincare is a meme for men, its all formulated weak for woman's skin.

I need my formulations more potent, I literally slather everything on my legs and they block everything cause they're too stronk

>wake up
>sunscreen (Kao Biore UV Sunscreen Perfect Milk)

after work
>wash sunscreen off with cleansing oil (Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil) - this was a meme product, not buying again
>Wash off cleansing oil with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
then when I'm dry I apply all over my legs and bum - Tretinoin gel (0.05%), Salicylic Acid 2% (Paul's choice 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant)

Then call it a day

I also use Azelaic Acid 20% Cream + Tretinoin gel on some spot areas like my arm pits and scar areas.


Things I would change:
no longer use Tretinoin gel -> switch to Tazarotene 0.1%
no longer use Azelaic Acid > switch to EUCERIN Thiamidol (apparently its more potent for PIH)


Things I found useless, glycolic acid because its Salicylic Acid but weaker and doesn't go into pores and useless for men who are more oily than woman.

>>18702973
I don't shampoo or wash my hair, dont bother its not needed unless your hair gets dirty (you work in constructing with lots of dust)

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>Seborrheic dermatitis
Has anyone tried any alternative skin stuff to reduce it when there are flairs? Not the expensive moisturizing creams, but other things.
I've been wondering if Vick's Vapo Rub or something with aloe vera could work, because I stopped using lip balm/chap stick as they didn't work well. VVR just works, haven't had any problems after years, lasts much longer too and moisturizes the lips and even healed cracks/cuts that the balm wasn't even addressing.
Only downside is that if you eat something it has a weird mint flavor, so not so good.
Maybe mutton tallow cream or Miconia albicans cream?

>>18710148
anon everyone calls you greasy gus behind your back

>>18690101
>sunglasses outdoors
wait what

>>18710371
The super basic vaseline with just petrolatum in it, always keep a layer of it fresh. You may want to add in xylitol or erythritol to kill the fungal or bacteria on your skin surface.

>>18708538
already tried that

>>18694841
This did not leave me as matte as I expected

went through 20g of Tretoin on both my legs in 2 days.

This seems expensive

Any anons have tips for keloids? Ive got some big ones on my center chest and shoulders. I got the steroid injections a couple years ago and those worked well for the smaller ones, but these larger ones grew back. I haven't bothered going back to the derm for a few years now, but it's been on my mind lately to be more proactive about my skin

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>>18711185

>>18711118
What the fuck are you doing

>>18711239
I've got some scars and PIH on my legs, and is my area of focus. I don't apply anything on my face since I'm ok with it right now.

20g of Tretoin really doesn't go far when your legs according to wiki takes up 36% of your bodies surface area. while your front face is only 4.5% you can see why I use so much Tretoin even if its a thin application I'm using 8 TIMES more application than if I would just do my face

How do I remove blackheads on my nose?

I've probably head them my whole life as I've never ever removed them before. But I think they're solid so no liquid solution is doing anything to it to break it down or remove it.

I don't want to physically remove it since I don't want to damage my skin but even with BHA and AHA it doesn't do anything to it lol. They are small but noticable up close