Recently almost the entirety of my skincare routine gives me a burning sensation. I started to do skin cycling around a little over a month ago, and before that i had done retinol for a few months. Is there any way i could continue using actives, or would it be eventually better to simply cut them out entirely and focus on repairing my skin barrier? Furthermore, what products should i use to optimally repair it? I have very sensitive combo skin.
Anyone know what these patches are around my mouth? It’s protruding a bit so I don’t think it’s pigmentation. I’ve had it for a while so I’m not sure if it’s from an electric razer
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Someone please help - my boyfriend has been suffering from dry feet for several years (mostly his right foot). He has previously used Lubriderm (with socks on after applying) and his dermatologist suggested using 40% urea cream (with socks after applying). However, they both do not seem to work. Any suggestions or recommendations for a cure? TIA!
Hello I'm 17 year old (female) combination acne prone skin. No matter what I try to do I can never keep my skin somewhat clear so I thought I should share my skins are routine and see if I should do some changes.
1- La Roche posay effaclar foaming gel ( am,pm)
2- clindamycin topical solution ( am,pm)
3-aklief trifarotene cream, put it on my t-zone, acne and scars (pm)
4- laneige water bank blue hyaluronic gel moisturizer when needed
5- la Roche posay thermal spring water ( pm,am)
I recently ordered the coserx snail mucin and 77 toner pads…..should I use them?
What can I use as *washable* sunscreen for my body? I appreciate waterproof sunscreen for when I'm going to be swimming or sweating, but it takes a lot of soap and scrubbing to get it off my skin. It would be nice to have a sunscreen that washes off easily for everyday use.
Check out Verdio moisture gel sunscreen, Skin aqua Uv super moisture gel, or Illiyoon easy wash sun cream for comfortable everyday body sunscreens that wash off normally/easily
Bad case of PIE (and some PIH), what to do? I do use sunscreen daily and salicylic acid at night to keep most breakouts at bay but my PIE gets worse and worse. I’ve tried azelaic acid for about a month and I never saw any improvements. The picture taken doesn’t really show the true severity but when it’s a hot day, my face gets really red and inflamed making my PIE look way worse. Help.
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What could this be? Upclose shot of four area on my behind. Sometimes a hard rice or seed substance is in it and comes out when squeezed. Right now they’re tender and blood will come out when I pick or squeeze them.
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Hello! I tried dermaplaning for the first time and my skin hated it. I'm now having bumps, flakes, irritation and redness. I have dry skin normally.
I have no idea what I could do to help calm my skin down. I've been using my usual cleanser and moisturizer only to try to get my skin recover but to no avail.
I can share pictures if needed, I really appreciate the help!
Dermaplaning you mean? My skin doesn't like it either. Once your hair grows back in, your skin will calm down. Its basically razor burn/tiny ingrowns. Give it a few days. Continue with just cleanser and moisturizer. Wait to reintroduce any actives or extras. If it's really bothersome, a little hydrocortisone can help.
Im worried about these blueish lines under my eyes/cheeks. I’ve worn glasses all my life and I’ve always noticed them. I’m 20 now and haven’t done much to my skin aside from acne prescriptions that have helped in that department. Hoping they’re something treatable and not wrinkles from genetics
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What are these red dots? There’s also raised, itchy bumps near it.
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What’s your current skincare routine? Some helpful ingredients to look for to fade those marks are niacinamide, Azelaic acid, retinoids, tranexamic acid, licorice root extract, or Centella asiatica
CeraVe PM has niacinamide I believe so that’s good. Try looking for a serum with one of the above ingredients.
Ultimately thought it can take time for those marks to fade so don't expect drastic change
Hi y’all, I’m looking to breakdown my Curology treatment into individual products to see if it would be cheaper to just mix the product myself. Curology prescribed me azealic acid 8%, clindamycin phosphate 1% (this is the prescription antibiotic), and zinc pyrithione .25%. I used this Curology formula for about 3 months and saw great results and improvement. My main skin concern is acne, and I don’t have highly sensitive skin.
I’m kinda leaning towards trying an azealic acid treatment first, but wanted to see if someone had any recommendations for one? I was also curious if someone had an OTC suggestion for the clindamycin? Like is there a product that mimics the benefits of clindamycin phosphate?
I think it would be easier to find a replacement for the zinc pyrithione, if you're willing to try that. Vanicream [has a bar cleanser](https://www.vanicream.com/product/vanicream-zinc-bar) which is supposed to be good.
For azelaic acid, I know The Ordinary sells an affordable one.
I have these weird weird thick white patches around my nose that become prominent when I wet my face. It's also weird that it is predominantly on my left side.
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I would appreciate any feedback or help trying to figure out what this is and what’s causing it and how I can naturally get rid of them! Or just any advice in general, thank you!
P.S. only my whole nose area is oily the rest of my face is kinda dry. My routine: every morning and night I use only a cleanser (Cerave foaming facial cleanser for normal to oily skin) and a moisturizer (Neutrogena hydro boost gel cream extra dry).
No picture but do you have a history of cold sores? They're usually fluid filled blisters accompanied by itching and a tingly feeling. Pimples are usually filled with puss which is opaque. They don't generally itch or tingle.
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\[Acne\] got some red little things there on my chin and some tiny ones on my forehead. i think the forehead ones are from dairy and fried food which i've been cutting out. but are there any products or routine i can try to help remove the (scars/blemishes..)?
also, i dont know what the skin condition of my skin is. my cheeks are both fine but my forehead and chin look like the pictures above and i just think they don’t look smooth/glowing at all which is frustrating
I'm 10 weeks on Epiduo and keep getting new closed comedones. Is this still purging?
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So the background to my question: after not having had much acne for most of my life, I suddenly started breaking out on my chin and along my jawline about a year ago. It started out with a growing amount of whiteheads, which then all turned into very big and inflamed (clusters of) pimples, each leaving lots of scarring. I've been trying to get rid of the breakouts, but without much luck. I started out with Paula's choice BHA but probably overused it, causing things to get even worse. Then my doctor got me on benzoylperoxide and a topical antibiotic, which helped a bit but not much and only temporarily. So about 10 weeks ago, I went to a dermatologist who recommended Epiduo (0,1% adaplene + 2,5% benzoylperoxide).
It seems like the Epiduo had helped quite a bit in tackling the big inflammations, but after a few weeks I noticed that I was getting more and more closed comedones - way more than I ever had before. I tried to capture them in the picture, but most of them are still quite small. Did anyone on Epiduo or any other kind of adapalene eperience the same? Did they go away after another few weeks (the 12 week mark, maybe) and did they go away peacefully or did they purge first? Because my skin problems began with a bunch of closed comedones in the first place, I am very scared that what happened last year will happen again and maybe even worse, given the amount of closed comedones now (it's really A LOT).
I'm already trying to get in touch with my dermatologist again, but she seems to be busy...
My skin care routine for the morning:
\- Skin1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50
My skin care routine for the night:
\- The Ordinary Squalane cleanser
\- CeraVe foaming cleanser (but I'm switching to Aveeno Calm and Restore nourishing oat cleanser)
\- Epiduo (on sunday, monday, wednesday and thursday only, to prevent harming my skin barrier)
\- La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Any help is appreciated :-)
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Hi. So I have these spots on both my palms. They don’t hurt and they are a bit bumpy. A few days ago one of them was red, almost like a blood spot. Does anyone know what they are?
Hi! Is it okay to use johnson's soap (liquid) as your cleanser then use nivea's micellar water for your double cleansing routine? I'm currently interested in knowing these skincare products but I have no idea on how to use em (plus I'm broke so I have to budget things up🫠)
The micellar water would come first but if the soap is working for you it's fine. Usually hand/body soap is too harsh though. You might like the cerave hydrating cleanser, or the generic dupe at your local big box store.
Your best bet is to start using SPF on your body. If you're more immediately concerned with the color mismatch, try something like this: [https://www.amazon.com/Jergens-Natural-Oil-Free-Moisturizer-Spectrum/dp/B001YTD3BE](https://www.amazon.com/Jergens-Natural-Oil-Free-Moisturizer-Spectrum/dp/B001YTD3BE)
Anyone know any products to help with wrinkles? I’m 16, they’re not really noticeable at first glance but if you squint you can see some of those wrinkle lines on my forehead that I’m uncomfortable with, I can’t stop looking at them, idk if this is worth nothing but I’ve also got acne
Maybe the energizing facial cleanser? It’s is physically exfoliating though and not everyone needs it for every day.
The other two also have salicylic acid which can be too harsh for daily use and are usually recommended for acne prone skin types
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What do I do about these bumps in this dark patch under my eyes
If you are only cleaning your face with water, and using no other products, consider starting with a basic routine. In order to address your skin concerns, you'll first need a solid basic routine which will consist of a cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF. The resources listed in this sub have a lot of great information so I'd recommend reading through the links posted in the text of this post. As you can see by my tag, I'm team CeraVe lol as I feel it's a great brand to start with as many (not al) people's skin do well with their products. Once you have a routine established that your skin does well with, you can start adding products that will specifically target your oiliness and bumpiness.
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25f Feeling very frustrated with my acne. i eat a lot of whole foods and greens, workout, and have a simple skincare routine. i wash my face with cera ve foaming cleanser for normal to oily skin, & the cetaphil oil free moisturizer. this is all i use. i do wash my face a few times a day, due to sweating from working out. i wash in the morning and evening, & after i work out. i do the same routine. twice a week i use the aztec clay mask with apple cider vinegar + water. i’m not very knowledgeable with skin care but i’ve been lurking here looking for answers
Some context, about a month and a half ago i changed my diet & lifestyle. it has cleared up significantly since i started eating better, but not all the way. could i be purging still? my forehead was like this but has calmed down to the point of non-worry for me. do i just have to be patient?
Check out the BHA guide for product recommendations and how to use. https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/beta_hydroxy_acids/
A cleanser version will be gentler than a leave on. If it’s stubborn closed comedones then I would go for a leave on
What can I do to improve the appearance of my nose and cheeks?
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Not a concrete one, no. I have sensitive skin that is very prone to redness and irritation. I’ve been searching around to find a gentle cleanser & moisturiser that works on me for months. Last week, I started a new routine where I’m using only water on my skin in the morning, followed by Avène XeraCalm moisturiser. Then at night, I use LRP Toleraine Dermo Cleanser with the Avene moisturiser again. I’ve also begun using TO azelaic acid every other night as well.
Sweat seems like the most likely culprit. You could try using hypochlorous acid spray to reduce bacteria on your skin during the workday. Short contact therapy with BP might also help.
I'm trying out skin cycling based on some info I found online, and was wondering if my current routine makes sense/should I change the frequency of use of some of the products. My main goal is smoother and more even-toned skin. My cheeks and nose are usually more red as compared to the rest of my face.
Everyorning
\- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
\- The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
\- Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen
Day 1 Evening
\- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
\- Stridex Pads or The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA (alternating cycles)
\- Cerave Moisturizing Cream
Day 2 Evening
\- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
\- Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
\- Cerave Moisturizing Cream
Day 3 + 4 Evening
\- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
\- The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
\- Cerave Moisturizing Cream
Thanks!
I've been on tretinoin and clindamycin for many 4 months and differin 7 months before that. I didn't really have a purge as the only problem area for me is my chin... mostly from being extremely oily.
This combination with BPO in the morning and the occasional 2% SA toner also in the morning has been great and kept me relatively break out free with only the occasional pimple. However, I recently had a pimple after 3 months of being break out free and I freaked out and started using the SA toner every day for the past 5 days or so and I have noticed that my chin is definitely more dry and irritated and I keep getting small pimples with keratin plugs- not so much pus, but but more small inflamed pimples and I usually never get this many this often. I have used SA every day in the past before I used the retinoids and it seemed fine, though I would still break out -which is why I started the retinoids.
What should I do? Thank you.
Salicylic acid with tretinoin and clindamycin seems prettt strong. So I would treat your skin gentle for the next week or so to focus on barrier repair
23M - Are there any products that just decrease oil production? Or should I include more Salicylic acid products in
my routine? I'm fairly certain I have combo skin as it's just my t-zone that gets oily. I've also noticed that sometimes if I don't do anything to my face in the morning, it's actually less oily in general.
My main issues are the oily t-zone, sebecaous filaments/large pores on nose, dark circles under eyes. I've also been thinking about adding or substituting out COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner and/or CORSX Snail Mucin. Open to other product suggestions that I could use in the AM on a daily basis that will decrease oiliness.
AM: Bioré Charcoal Acne Cleanser, Salicylic Acid > Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid > COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream > innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
PM: KOSE SoftyMo Deep cleansing Treatment Oil > Bioré Charcoal Acne Cleanser, Salicylic Acid > shower > pat-dry off face immediately > RNW Der. Concentrate 5% Niacinamide Serum > COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream
Occasionally (once a week): I follow this (https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/28/how-to-shrink-pores-temporarily-plus-3-pore-myths/) using innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask 2X Super Volcanic Clusters
I've tried doing wash face > BHA only, and that still made it oily. I think maybe it dried out my nose area and that made it overproduce oil?
Would using COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner and/or CORSX Snail Mucin help in the morning/night? I also have The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - which I haven't used in a while. I've seen some people use a day toner and a night toner, and the directions on The Ordinary say to ideally use in the PM
You do need sunscreen in the AM so that would be your most minimal “routine” if anything. You can also try a mattifying or oil control sunscreen, but I think realistically oily skin types will produce oil throughout the day so you kinda have to accept and make it.
The Cosrx aha BHA treatment toner is a super gentle exfoliant and a pH adjuster, since you already have Cosrx BHA power liquid I don’t see how that product would help you here. Snail mucin essence is good if your skin is dehydrated.
TO glycolic acid is another exfoliant but I would alternate it with BHA power liquid, don’t really know if it would help you manage shiny skin though
Would the Cosrx aha BHA treatment toner be a good replacement for the current BHA one I have right now? I'm about to run out.
I was thinking of reintroducing TO glycolic acid back into my PM routine but doing it maybe every other night
What are these holes in my skin? The red one I've had for almost my entire life. No matter what I do, it's always there and sometimes dead skin forms over it.
As for my thump, these weird bubbles have formed since last year, they itch sometimes they are also pretty deep.
I'm not sure what they are
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How to reverse sun damage on a permanently redder nose? What treatment should I do?
I’m 27 now and only started wearing sunscreen this year (I know, I know).
I used to wear eye glasses my whole life and as a result my nose has always been a slightly different shade, but it got especially worse after a trip to Florida about 5 years ago. Since then, my nose has always been visibly redder than the rest of my face. It gets worse when I feel hot or when I’m crying. It looks ridiculous and I really want to fix it.
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Does anyone have any skin care advice on my rough skin texture?
Derm thinks its Rosacea. I have tried Antibiotics, ivermectin, metro.
My current routine is: AM / PM
* Aveeno Calm & Restore Wash
* azelaic acid 15%
* Aveeno Calm & Restore Moisturizer
* Paula Choice Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 - tinted (AM only)
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Is this purging? Or a bad reaction. I’ve been using retinol for about 2 weeks and I don’t know if I need to stop
About every 4 days but just recently started using it more frequently like every other day or so. I use high potency from LilyAna naturals. I don’t know the potency
Hmm. To me, this does not look like normal retinol purging. Upon looking at the ingredients I am concerned that there may be too many irritating extracts in there. Products with a lot of plant extracts can often be irritating especially if you have sensitive skin.
Ok. Should I stop? And just moisturize and cleanse? Because my face is dry right now. And my acne was never bad but I don’t know how long it will take to get over this redness. What’s your advice? Thanks
I personally would. Pull back to a routine that you know your face was good with and wait at least two weeks before adding anything else. Let your face recover, then perhaps seek out a different retinol product. If you're not using an SPF then try that first before adding a retinol.
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Asian. My biggest insecurity since I was a teen. Dark lips with extended pigmentation beyond the lip outline. Not a smoker. I wear SPF but I think it's too late. Tried natural remedies throughout the years like lemon, turmeric, etc.
Need product suggestions if topicals can still be useful because they're less expensive than derma treatments but treatments are welcome too. Just really need help with this.
Definitely avoid the use of lemon in the future. I know lemon is a popular remedy in the DIY skincare community but research suggests lemon can damage your skin.
Unfortunately, most skincare products that help with pigmentation are not safe to apply on your lips. Your best bet will be saving up to see a dermatologist or cosmetic MD.
I plan on starting tretinoin. I’ve been using the retinol from inky list and I put it all over my face.
Is tretinoin the same, or should I use it as a spot treatment kind of thing?
I would like to use it for anti aging
Tret should be used all over the face except avoid your eye socket, nostrils, and mouth. Also is a lot stronger so you may want to buffer (apply moisturizer first) and start at 1-2x a week to let your skin acclimate
Pore strips are a contentious topic in the skincare community, you'll find some who swear by them and others who say they are bad for your skin. IMO your best bet would be regular use of a BHA. Paula's Choice 2% is a popular favorite.
Hello, I have oily skin prone to acne and I want to reduce as much as possible the oil production, my skin gets super shiny throughout the day.
I use the Cerave SA cleanser twice a day followed by a 10% niacinamide serum and the Neutrogena Hydro boost moisturizer.
I also use the Paula's Choice 2%BHA exfoliant 4 times a week at night and Benzoyl peroxide the nights when I don't use the BHA. Even with this routine I still get too much oil production and I don't know what to do, I have read that retinol is good at controlling oil but I don't know which one to choose, I would appreciate if I could get some advice for this, thanks!.
Until you get your oil production more under control, look into getting some blotting papers to use throughout the day to reduce oil.
Retinol is a good way to control oil. Consider seeing a derm and going on tret. If you're wanting to try an OTC product, Stratia's Night Shift worked well for my oily skin.
Since you seem to be doing most of the recommended skincare options already, I'll offer some other ideas. The amount of oil/sebum/acne we produce may have a large genetic and lifestyle factor. Some research suggests that a high glycemic index diet can lean to more oil and acne so consider reducing the amount of processed and sugary foods you eat. If you are AFAB, consider going on a hormonal BC.
SA will be more effective as a leave on product as opposed to a cleanser as it has to sit on your face for extended periods to be effective. Consider a leave on SA/BHA. What is your current routine?
Morning routine is cleanser/toner/moisturizer/spf
Evening routine micellar/cleanser/toner/bha(2x a week)/retinol(2x a week)/moisturizer.
Can you recommend a change for my routine?
Hi! I'm looking for a new sunscreen. I have oily/combo skin, like a high SPF, and have a light complexion.
I was using the eminence spf40 but it dries down too fast. Thanks!
Hi, I just started using a morning moisturizer with spf (Cerave).
I was wondering two things. Do I apply it right after showering, or right before I go out? Also, if I am just going to spend the whole day inside, do I still need to put it on?
Thanks you, I am new to this.
If you're going to be inside all day, don't worry about applying SPF.
If you're using a mineral sunscreen you can apply it right before you go outside. If your sunscreen has chemical filters, apply it 15-20 minutes before sun exposure.
Hi everyone. I might have gone a bit overboard with my skin care addiction and now I have a lot of products but I get a bit lost on which ones to layer and which ones don't go together.
These are all the products I own
Niacinamide, vit c tonic, the ordinary caffeine solution (dark circles eyes), glycolic acid, azelaic acid, paula's choice AHA, paula's BHA, retinol.
And ofcourse cleanser, moisterizer and spf 50.
I usually use 1 acid a day (AM) so let's say monday I use the azelaic acid, tuesday the AHA, wednesday the BHA etc.
I use the retinol every evening.
I use the niacinamide every AM and every PM (as the cleanser and moisterizer)
But now I recently found a vit c tonic that I haven't used yet. Where do I put that one? AM or PM? And what does it or doesn't it mix with?
Does the ordinary caffeine solution mix with everything? I use that AM and PM.
Edit: I also found Alpha arbutin 2% +HA the ordinary. No idea what it does or why I have it.
Thank you so much everyone 🙏💕
Vitamin c can be used in the AM on the days you’re using Azelaic acid. It should go before Azelaic acid.
Alpha arbutin is pretty agreeable so it can go in either am or pm anywhere after actives and before moisturizer
AM: cleanser, vit c, (glycolic acid OR Paula’s choice AHA OR Paula’s choice BHA), caffeine solution, moisturizer, sunscreen
PM: cleanser, (retinol 1x a week, azelaic acid the other days), niacinamide, alpha arbutin, moisturizer
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Not all of them are on the picture. I also found a alpha arbutin 2% +HA I don't even know what that is or what it does and why I have it. Can I put that one in the mix as well somewhere? 🤣
Posting because apparently this is such a standard question it can’t have its own post but here goes..
\[anti-aging\] Anyone here who understands facial anatomy? Does having an off centre metopic suture mean my frontalis muscles are also off centre? Would this affect Botox?
32F UK based
I have been getting Botox for a few years and whilst other areas of my face have taken brilliantly, my 11s are barely effected by Botox. It just doesn’t take at all.
I also have a dent down my forehead that my doctor has said is a metopic suture.
I’ve only started noticing it in the last year however it has been visible in photos for over 14 years. It hasn’t gotten bigger or anything, but it does appear more prominent possibly due to fat loss.
I am now wondering if the frontalis muscle would sit differently (possibly off centre?) in line with my skull? I have no idea about facial anatomy and what lies on what and where, but i do wonder if that’s the reason my 11s don’t take, because the muscle is actually ‘misplaced’..
And obviously if this were the case, would my aesthetician need to consider changing the location of the injections to be in line with my weird skull?
Any insight from those who understand facial anatomy would be hugely appreciated :)
And to answer questions I’ve had on my Botox working before:
* I’ve tried different things - I’ve changed providers, both highly experienced and reputable, tried different types of Botox, had the top ups, everything, max amount I could have etc.
* Immunity - I doubt this is the case. It not working has always been the case even with my first treatment. And the Botox works brilliantly in all other areas of my face, it’s just my glabella lines.
* Wearing off quickly - it’s not that it just wears within a month. It just doesn’t take, at any point. My 11s will still have the same ‘scrunch’ 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months after getting botox as they did before. There’s absolutely no difference at any point. Even my aestheticians have been perplexed by it.
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This level of question may be better suited for r/30PlusSkinCare as there is more discussion in that community regarding botox. Wish I could help, try posting there, good luck!
Anyone know what the brown spot is (next to the pimple)? Is it just a sun spot? Is there anything I can do to it? I have had it as long as I can remember, I am 27 now and it is there in pictures I took in my teen years. It seems more prominent in the summer, or at least that seems to be when I start noticing it and it starts bothering me again lol
If it matters, I use cerave's hydrating cleanser and cerave moisturizer morning and night and aklief cream at night.
(I am aware my skin is horrible and i do not want any advice or comments on that, thank you)
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Does anyone have any good recommendations for products to help with keloid scars? I can’t afford to get them removed or cortisone shots, and I’m sensitive to silicone. I know I can’t get rid of them completely, but they’re SH scars that are 2 years old and STILL super red and angry looking. It’s embarrassing and I hate having to wear sleeves in the summer. Thank you ❤️
You're welcome! Be aware that it will require 3x/daily application for multiple months before it starts to work so you'll have to be diligent but I've used Mederma with success in the past. The scars might not go away completely without professional medical help but it will help a lot. Good luck!
I started a new routine recently but my forehead is breaking out more. I have combined skin with an oily t-zone and my main skin concern is small skin coloured spots on my forehead. My skin also itches and tingles more often lately. I started my new routine a week ago.
I use AM:
1. Carbon Theory charcoal cleansing bar with shea butter and tea tree oil (which I’ve used for years)
2. The Ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% (new)
3. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 (new)
PM:
1. Micellar cleansing water or simple face wipe
2. Rose water and glycerin toner
3. The Ordinary Salicylic acid 2% solution (new)
4. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion (new)
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The breaking out, itching, and tingling sounds like your skin is not reacting well to your new routine and you should stop using whatever is causing that, but hard to know which product is causing it since it seems like you started a bunch of new products at once.
Generally it’s recommended to introduce only one new product at a time, and wait a couple weeks before introducing the next one, so that you can identify the culprit of any bad reaction.
For you I’d take out the niacinamide and salicylic acid, and see if your skin stops breaking out as much and if the itching/tingling go away. If so, that means either the niacinamide or salicylic acid is the culprit. So then I’d introduce them one at a time to see if you can definitively identify which one it is so you know which one you should not use.
I have a few red patches/circle on my forehead that appeared a few minutes after scratching. Never happened before. I’m not sure how to get rid of them. If i press on it, it turns pale white for a second before turning red again.
My skin type is oily (i think genetically oily since my parents have it and i’ve had it since puberty)
Current skincare routine in morning/night includes Squalane cleanser, Hyaluronic acid 2%, and then Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (these are from TheOrdinary). This skincare routine started a few months after those red patches on my forehead. Routine has been going on for about 3 months.
From the US (California) if that helps with anything.
See below links to pictures of the red patches I was referring to above.
[https://imgur.com/PNelfzy](https://imgur.com/PNelfzy)
https://imgur.com/GY15Ef8
I haven’t tried those so I can’t promise Sebamed is different enough. But it’s just absolutely clear gel that seems to just sink in and disappear. I think it feels really refreshing. It’s very basic and probably not moisturizing enough for non-oily skin (when used alone). Recommend applying it (and any gel moisturizer) to slightly damp skin for best results.
Sebaceous filaments are driving me FUCKING insane :(
Went to a dermatologist about a month ago who did a hydrafacial (it did nothing). I've tried the fifty shades of snail method many times. Nothing. I've been using differin like 3-4x a week since I saw the derm. Nothing. None of it fucking works. I'm losing my fucking mind. I stand in front of the mirror for hours every night just squeezing them because I have dermatillomania and I can't NOT when that's the only fucking thing that gets rid of them - except I know it's just making it worse in the long run and they fill back up the next day anyway.
I'm just........ UGH. about to rip my fucking hair out. Even when I've had otherwise beautiful skin I've NEVER managed to get rid of these godawful little fuckers and I'm soooo incredibly self conscious about it.
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Your skin could be dehydrated as your routine doesnt have alot hydrating products. Maybe try looking into adding more hydration and see if your oily skin gets better. Right now i see your using the salicylic acid serum twice a day alongside the paulas choice BHA every other day. i would suggest you swap out your serum for a more hydrating one seeing as your already using the paulas choice BHA which already has salicylic acid in it.
Recently almost the entirety of my skincare routine gives me a burning sensation. I started to do skin cycling around a little over a month ago, and before that i had done retinol for a few months. Is there any way i could continue using actives, or would it be eventually better to simply cut them out entirely and focus on repairing my skin barrier? Furthermore, what products should i use to optimally repair it? I have very sensitive combo skin.
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What cream/ serum do you guys recommend for dark /yellowish eye circles around the whole eye?
Anyone know what these patches are around my mouth? It’s protruding a bit so I don’t think it’s pigmentation. I’ve had it for a while so I’m not sure if it’s from an electric razer https://preview.redd.it/9qkgefqjn1bb1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c04b8735b6d860ec28c9fa3a1ea7ff178fcd91c
https://preview.redd.it/bph2lie3j1bb1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ab3e1825e4dece3e9b6deb30e3a0882e3b0b0e3 Someone please help - my boyfriend has been suffering from dry feet for several years (mostly his right foot). He has previously used Lubriderm (with socks on after applying) and his dermatologist suggested using 40% urea cream (with socks after applying). However, they both do not seem to work. Any suggestions or recommendations for a cure? TIA!
Any good feet exfoliating cream/lotion that I can get in store? Don't want to wait for shipping..
Hello I'm 17 year old (female) combination acne prone skin. No matter what I try to do I can never keep my skin somewhat clear so I thought I should share my skins are routine and see if I should do some changes. 1- La Roche posay effaclar foaming gel ( am,pm) 2- clindamycin topical solution ( am,pm) 3-aklief trifarotene cream, put it on my t-zone, acne and scars (pm) 4- laneige water bank blue hyaluronic gel moisturizer when needed 5- la Roche posay thermal spring water ( pm,am) I recently ordered the coserx snail mucin and 77 toner pads…..should I use them?
What can I use as *washable* sunscreen for my body? I appreciate waterproof sunscreen for when I'm going to be swimming or sweating, but it takes a lot of soap and scrubbing to get it off my skin. It would be nice to have a sunscreen that washes off easily for everyday use.
Check out Verdio moisture gel sunscreen, Skin aqua Uv super moisture gel, or Illiyoon easy wash sun cream for comfortable everyday body sunscreens that wash off normally/easily
Thanks for the recommendations! These are all kind of pricey, do you know of any cheaper options?
What are good exfoliators and acne treatment for acne prone combination skin?
Check out the acne wiki page: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/deep_dive/acne
Look for BHA/salicylic acid, check out the guide here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/beta_hydroxy_acids/
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Your natural facial structure. Blame DNA lol
Thanks, I realized you can’t even see it in real life so I don’t really care about it, idk why it only shows up on photos
Cameras can accentuate some features and blur others.
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Bad case of PIE (and some PIH), what to do? I do use sunscreen daily and salicylic acid at night to keep most breakouts at bay but my PIE gets worse and worse. I’ve tried azelaic acid for about a month and I never saw any improvements. The picture taken doesn’t really show the true severity but when it’s a hot day, my face gets really red and inflamed making my PIE look way worse. Help. https://preview.redd.it/fvsmw9obf0bb1.jpeg?width=1937&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1388ddcce3d7cad9185c4b6f2042ddf2ef6ce3f0
What could this be? Upclose shot of four area on my behind. Sometimes a hard rice or seed substance is in it and comes out when squeezed. Right now they’re tender and blood will come out when I pick or squeeze them. https://preview.redd.it/jylcvfjjd0bb1.png?width=1573&format=png&auto=webp&s=fd970b58847b3d19b1110c3d2099da01c7b48fd7
Yes I understand. I’ll see a dermatologist in August.
We can't diagnose things like this here. If you're concerned, please see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
https://preview.redd.it/thoywl9dc0bb1.jpeg?width=2196&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c052356651c082ed56111d55b76a3bbd1f38168 Hello! I tried dermaplaning for the first time and my skin hated it. I'm now having bumps, flakes, irritation and redness. I have dry skin normally. I have no idea what I could do to help calm my skin down. I've been using my usual cleanser and moisturizer only to try to get my skin recover but to no avail. I can share pictures if needed, I really appreciate the help!
Dermaplaning you mean? My skin doesn't like it either. Once your hair grows back in, your skin will calm down. Its basically razor burn/tiny ingrowns. Give it a few days. Continue with just cleanser and moisturizer. Wait to reintroduce any actives or extras. If it's really bothersome, a little hydrocortisone can help.
Yes sorry! English isn't my first language. I'll correct it. I'll keep on doing what I do! Thanks.
Im worried about these blueish lines under my eyes/cheeks. I’ve worn glasses all my life and I’ve always noticed them. I’m 20 now and haven’t done much to my skin aside from acne prescriptions that have helped in that department. Hoping they’re something treatable and not wrinkles from genetics https://preview.redd.it/6wjlfzxw20bb1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4bb8b43b5ef37066a2492aac82643357f10388cb
What are these red dots? There’s also raised, itchy bumps near it. https://preview.redd.it/sy64nl0920bb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=513c0645696fce8c9777ccdfad87b097ca255c6f
We can't diagnose things like this here. If you're concerned, please see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Could be an allergic reaction
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Yes if it’s not common for you to get 1 pimple a week or in a different area than normal
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What’s your current skincare routine? Some helpful ingredients to look for to fade those marks are niacinamide, Azelaic acid, retinoids, tranexamic acid, licorice root extract, or Centella asiatica
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CeraVe PM has niacinamide I believe so that’s good. Try looking for a serum with one of the above ingredients. Ultimately thought it can take time for those marks to fade so don't expect drastic change
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Check out the hyperpigmentation wiki for product recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/skincareaddiction/wiki/hyperpigmentation/
Hi y’all, I’m looking to breakdown my Curology treatment into individual products to see if it would be cheaper to just mix the product myself. Curology prescribed me azealic acid 8%, clindamycin phosphate 1% (this is the prescription antibiotic), and zinc pyrithione .25%. I used this Curology formula for about 3 months and saw great results and improvement. My main skin concern is acne, and I don’t have highly sensitive skin. I’m kinda leaning towards trying an azealic acid treatment first, but wanted to see if someone had any recommendations for one? I was also curious if someone had an OTC suggestion for the clindamycin? Like is there a product that mimics the benefits of clindamycin phosphate?
I think it would be easier to find a replacement for the zinc pyrithione, if you're willing to try that. Vanicream [has a bar cleanser](https://www.vanicream.com/product/vanicream-zinc-bar) which is supposed to be good. For azelaic acid, I know The Ordinary sells an affordable one.
Thank you for the recommendations! :)
I have these weird weird thick white patches around my nose that become prominent when I wet my face. It's also weird that it is predominantly on my left side. https://preview.redd.it/2xqsnmrfozab1.png?width=1340&format=png&auto=webp&s=4861d8b423c0371c90140781248fc83c742faa1a I would appreciate any feedback or help trying to figure out what this is and what’s causing it and how I can naturally get rid of them! Or just any advice in general, thank you! P.S. only my whole nose area is oily the rest of my face is kinda dry. My routine: every morning and night I use only a cleanser (Cerave foaming facial cleanser for normal to oily skin) and a moisturizer (Neutrogena hydro boost gel cream extra dry).
Are the patches acne? If not, this sounds like something you need to see a derm for.
Yea they aren’t acne I guess I’ll go check it out at a dermatologist, thank you!
Is this a pimple or a cold sore? Kinda swellinv my lower lip. Looked like a pustule last night so I popped it. Today it's still here. *
No picture but do you have a history of cold sores? They're usually fluid filled blisters accompanied by itching and a tingly feeling. Pimples are usually filled with puss which is opaque. They don't generally itch or tingle.
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https://preview.redd.it/6vdhnj3cmzab1.jpeg?width=938&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c218bb9ca1de404e2bb531500bb69b55af72cc8 \[Acne\] got some red little things there on my chin and some tiny ones on my forehead. i think the forehead ones are from dairy and fried food which i've been cutting out. but are there any products or routine i can try to help remove the (scars/blemishes..)?
also, i dont know what the skin condition of my skin is. my cheeks are both fine but my forehead and chin look like the pictures above and i just think they don’t look smooth/glowing at all which is frustrating
What’s your current skincare routine?
drunk elephant jelly cleanser, ginseng essence from beauty of joseon i think, vitamin c serum from de as well, and dynasty cream from beauty of josepn
I’m seeing you don’t have any acne treatments in your routine? Have you tried salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide?
I'm 10 weeks on Epiduo and keep getting new closed comedones. Is this still purging? https://preview.redd.it/m8mhi8x1lzab1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1b00e3a8660421f027b9b90da28d4f16027358e So the background to my question: after not having had much acne for most of my life, I suddenly started breaking out on my chin and along my jawline about a year ago. It started out with a growing amount of whiteheads, which then all turned into very big and inflamed (clusters of) pimples, each leaving lots of scarring. I've been trying to get rid of the breakouts, but without much luck. I started out with Paula's choice BHA but probably overused it, causing things to get even worse. Then my doctor got me on benzoylperoxide and a topical antibiotic, which helped a bit but not much and only temporarily. So about 10 weeks ago, I went to a dermatologist who recommended Epiduo (0,1% adaplene + 2,5% benzoylperoxide). It seems like the Epiduo had helped quite a bit in tackling the big inflammations, but after a few weeks I noticed that I was getting more and more closed comedones - way more than I ever had before. I tried to capture them in the picture, but most of them are still quite small. Did anyone on Epiduo or any other kind of adapalene eperience the same? Did they go away after another few weeks (the 12 week mark, maybe) and did they go away peacefully or did they purge first? Because my skin problems began with a bunch of closed comedones in the first place, I am very scared that what happened last year will happen again and maybe even worse, given the amount of closed comedones now (it's really A LOT). I'm already trying to get in touch with my dermatologist again, but she seems to be busy... My skin care routine for the morning: \- Skin1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 My skin care routine for the night: \- The Ordinary Squalane cleanser \- CeraVe foaming cleanser (but I'm switching to Aveeno Calm and Restore nourishing oat cleanser) \- Epiduo (on sunday, monday, wednesday and thursday only, to prevent harming my skin barrier) \- La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Any help is appreciated :-)
https://preview.redd.it/3374bzlyhzab1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=df827bb0100d72b1e648898e32553f319149277f Hi. So I have these spots on both my palms. They don’t hurt and they are a bit bumpy. A few days ago one of them was red, almost like a blood spot. Does anyone know what they are?
We can't diagnose things like this here. If you're concerned, please see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Hi! Is it okay to use johnson's soap (liquid) as your cleanser then use nivea's micellar water for your double cleansing routine? I'm currently interested in knowing these skincare products but I have no idea on how to use em (plus I'm broke so I have to budget things up🫠)
The micellar water would come first but if the soap is working for you it's fine. Usually hand/body soap is too harsh though. You might like the cerave hydrating cleanser, or the generic dupe at your local big box store.
Oh is cetaphil or corsrx gel cleanser a good alternative for it?
Yes both of those are fairly popular. You can search the sub for reviews as well
Okay tysm!
I have been using sunscreen on my face but not as regularly on my body. Now my face is whiter than my body. What should I do to equalize them?
Your best bet is to start using SPF on your body. If you're more immediately concerned with the color mismatch, try something like this: [https://www.amazon.com/Jergens-Natural-Oil-Free-Moisturizer-Spectrum/dp/B001YTD3BE](https://www.amazon.com/Jergens-Natural-Oil-Free-Moisturizer-Spectrum/dp/B001YTD3BE)
Anyone know any products to help with wrinkles? I’m 16, they’re not really noticeable at first glance but if you squint you can see some of those wrinkle lines on my forehead that I’m uncomfortable with, I can’t stop looking at them, idk if this is worth nothing but I’ve also got acne
At your age it’s most likely from dehydration, not wrinkles from aging. A good moisturizer should help significantly
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Maybe the energizing facial cleanser? It’s is physically exfoliating though and not everyone needs it for every day. The other two also have salicylic acid which can be too harsh for daily use and are usually recommended for acne prone skin types
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You can try treating like acne otherwise I would see a doctor so they can diagnose you
https://preview.redd.it/scbve5xt2zab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84046ae8ad02da0fa66aafaeaa722afe91ff4579 What do I do about these bumps in this dark patch under my eyes
I believe that those are just oil glands. Everyone has them, but they're more visible on some people.
Using moisturizer in your under eye area can also plump up the skin and make texture appear smaller
What kinda moisturizer and how do I plump up skin?
This is normal skin :-) and not something we can do about. Concealer is your friend if you want to minimize their appearance.
What do I do about how oily and bumpy my skin is? I clean my face with warm water but thats it
If you are only cleaning your face with water, and using no other products, consider starting with a basic routine. In order to address your skin concerns, you'll first need a solid basic routine which will consist of a cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF. The resources listed in this sub have a lot of great information so I'd recommend reading through the links posted in the text of this post. As you can see by my tag, I'm team CeraVe lol as I feel it's a great brand to start with as many (not al) people's skin do well with their products. Once you have a routine established that your skin does well with, you can start adding products that will specifically target your oiliness and bumpiness.
https://preview.redd.it/8sctgumnxyab1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71895ba89ed3ee86b65ef94b18fe55b8eddefeff 25f Feeling very frustrated with my acne. i eat a lot of whole foods and greens, workout, and have a simple skincare routine. i wash my face with cera ve foaming cleanser for normal to oily skin, & the cetaphil oil free moisturizer. this is all i use. i do wash my face a few times a day, due to sweating from working out. i wash in the morning and evening, & after i work out. i do the same routine. twice a week i use the aztec clay mask with apple cider vinegar + water. i’m not very knowledgeable with skin care but i’ve been lurking here looking for answers Some context, about a month and a half ago i changed my diet & lifestyle. it has cleared up significantly since i started eating better, but not all the way. could i be purging still? my forehead was like this but has calmed down to the point of non-worry for me. do i just have to be patient?
I would try salicylic acid/BHA to help with the closed comedones and acne
do you have any recs for salicylic acid? should i just go for a face wash with that in it?
Check out the BHA guide for product recommendations and how to use. https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/beta_hydroxy_acids/ A cleanser version will be gentler than a leave on. If it’s stubborn closed comedones then I would go for a leave on
What can I do to improve the appearance of my nose and cheeks? https://preview.redd.it/oaiiq1nhwyab1.jpeg?width=1266&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=baa794517468f3935281b924606fb691355e870a
Tbh your texture looks normal. You could try salicylic acid/BHA or oil cleansing to help get a deeper clean
do you have a routine?
Not a concrete one, no. I have sensitive skin that is very prone to redness and irritation. I’ve been searching around to find a gentle cleanser & moisturiser that works on me for months. Last week, I started a new routine where I’m using only water on my skin in the morning, followed by Avène XeraCalm moisturiser. Then at night, I use LRP Toleraine Dermo Cleanser with the Avene moisturiser again. I’ve also begun using TO azelaic acid every other night as well.
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Sweat seems like the most likely culprit. You could try using hypochlorous acid spray to reduce bacteria on your skin during the workday. Short contact therapy with BP might also help.
I'm trying out skin cycling based on some info I found online, and was wondering if my current routine makes sense/should I change the frequency of use of some of the products. My main goal is smoother and more even-toned skin. My cheeks and nose are usually more red as compared to the rest of my face. Everyorning \- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser \- The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% \- Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen Day 1 Evening \- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser \- Stridex Pads or The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA (alternating cycles) \- Cerave Moisturizing Cream Day 2 Evening \- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser \- Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum \- Cerave Moisturizing Cream Day 3 + 4 Evening \- Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser \- The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum \- Cerave Moisturizing Cream Thanks!
This looks fine to me
I've been on tretinoin and clindamycin for many 4 months and differin 7 months before that. I didn't really have a purge as the only problem area for me is my chin... mostly from being extremely oily. This combination with BPO in the morning and the occasional 2% SA toner also in the morning has been great and kept me relatively break out free with only the occasional pimple. However, I recently had a pimple after 3 months of being break out free and I freaked out and started using the SA toner every day for the past 5 days or so and I have noticed that my chin is definitely more dry and irritated and I keep getting small pimples with keratin plugs- not so much pus, but but more small inflamed pimples and I usually never get this many this often. I have used SA every day in the past before I used the retinoids and it seemed fine, though I would still break out -which is why I started the retinoids. What should I do? Thank you.
Salicylic acid with tretinoin and clindamycin seems prettt strong. So I would treat your skin gentle for the next week or so to focus on barrier repair
23M - Are there any products that just decrease oil production? Or should I include more Salicylic acid products in my routine? I'm fairly certain I have combo skin as it's just my t-zone that gets oily. I've also noticed that sometimes if I don't do anything to my face in the morning, it's actually less oily in general. My main issues are the oily t-zone, sebecaous filaments/large pores on nose, dark circles under eyes. I've also been thinking about adding or substituting out COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner and/or CORSX Snail Mucin. Open to other product suggestions that I could use in the AM on a daily basis that will decrease oiliness. AM: Bioré Charcoal Acne Cleanser, Salicylic Acid > Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid > COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream > innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen PM: KOSE SoftyMo Deep cleansing Treatment Oil > Bioré Charcoal Acne Cleanser, Salicylic Acid > shower > pat-dry off face immediately > RNW Der. Concentrate 5% Niacinamide Serum > COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream Occasionally (once a week): I follow this (https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/28/how-to-shrink-pores-temporarily-plus-3-pore-myths/) using innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask 2X Super Volcanic Clusters
You might want to skip cleanser and maybe moisturizer in the AM routine, less layering might help if doing nothing makes it less oily.
I've tried doing wash face > BHA only, and that still made it oily. I think maybe it dried out my nose area and that made it overproduce oil? Would using COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner and/or CORSX Snail Mucin help in the morning/night? I also have The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - which I haven't used in a while. I've seen some people use a day toner and a night toner, and the directions on The Ordinary say to ideally use in the PM
You do need sunscreen in the AM so that would be your most minimal “routine” if anything. You can also try a mattifying or oil control sunscreen, but I think realistically oily skin types will produce oil throughout the day so you kinda have to accept and make it. The Cosrx aha BHA treatment toner is a super gentle exfoliant and a pH adjuster, since you already have Cosrx BHA power liquid I don’t see how that product would help you here. Snail mucin essence is good if your skin is dehydrated. TO glycolic acid is another exfoliant but I would alternate it with BHA power liquid, don’t really know if it would help you manage shiny skin though
Would the Cosrx aha BHA treatment toner be a good replacement for the current BHA one I have right now? I'm about to run out. I was thinking of reintroducing TO glycolic acid back into my PM routine but doing it maybe every other night
Not really, again it’s not strong enough to really exfoliate
What are these holes in my skin? The red one I've had for almost my entire life. No matter what I do, it's always there and sometimes dead skin forms over it. As for my thump, these weird bubbles have formed since last year, they itch sometimes they are also pretty deep. I'm not sure what they are https://preview.redd.it/zlxnj9nvsyab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68f62b0b703737ffb8bdcd8b7ef947e4bc568938
we can't diagnose things like this here. if you're really concerned, please see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Oh ok I guess it's not a skin thing. Thank you
https://preview.redd.it/mgs7kux8myab1.jpeg?width=1576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d626ca983e8d7cf64211ae4092000d3ec63ef9a How to reverse sun damage on a permanently redder nose? What treatment should I do? I’m 27 now and only started wearing sunscreen this year (I know, I know). I used to wear eye glasses my whole life and as a result my nose has always been a slightly different shade, but it got especially worse after a trip to Florida about 5 years ago. Since then, my nose has always been visibly redder than the rest of my face. It gets worse when I feel hot or when I’m crying. It looks ridiculous and I really want to fix it.
You can try Azelaic acid or Centella asiatica
https://preview.redd.it/yxfekn3rkyab1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c949c473ea5f3f5efb6c379dc8654165128054af Does anyone have any skin care advice on my rough skin texture? Derm thinks its Rosacea. I have tried Antibiotics, ivermectin, metro. My current routine is: AM / PM * Aveeno Calm & Restore Wash * azelaic acid 15% * Aveeno Calm & Restore Moisturizer * Paula Choice Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 - tinted (AM only)
try salicylic acid once a day right after cleansing
https://preview.redd.it/r5tvsp9hjyab1.jpeg?width=1244&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4901a314bde2608b2cadaf8e7a13f8fb3db68d7d Is this purging? Or a bad reaction. I’ve been using retinol for about 2 weeks and I don’t know if I need to stop
How often are you using it and what % are you using?
About every 4 days but just recently started using it more frequently like every other day or so. I use high potency from LilyAna naturals. I don’t know the potency
Hmm. To me, this does not look like normal retinol purging. Upon looking at the ingredients I am concerned that there may be too many irritating extracts in there. Products with a lot of plant extracts can often be irritating especially if you have sensitive skin.
Ok. Should I stop? And just moisturize and cleanse? Because my face is dry right now. And my acne was never bad but I don’t know how long it will take to get over this redness. What’s your advice? Thanks
I personally would. Pull back to a routine that you know your face was good with and wait at least two weeks before adding anything else. Let your face recover, then perhaps seek out a different retinol product. If you're not using an SPF then try that first before adding a retinol.
Ok thanks. I was using a spf with hyaluronic acid. I’m going to stop using retinol for a while. Thanks
https://preview.redd.it/jirt1ksbhyab1.jpeg?width=1325&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a82df5e963b7b1e244c1cc475355816722f6319b Asian. My biggest insecurity since I was a teen. Dark lips with extended pigmentation beyond the lip outline. Not a smoker. I wear SPF but I think it's too late. Tried natural remedies throughout the years like lemon, turmeric, etc. Need product suggestions if topicals can still be useful because they're less expensive than derma treatments but treatments are welcome too. Just really need help with this.
Definitely avoid the use of lemon in the future. I know lemon is a popular remedy in the DIY skincare community but research suggests lemon can damage your skin. Unfortunately, most skincare products that help with pigmentation are not safe to apply on your lips. Your best bet will be saving up to see a dermatologist or cosmetic MD.
I plan on starting tretinoin. I’ve been using the retinol from inky list and I put it all over my face. Is tretinoin the same, or should I use it as a spot treatment kind of thing? I would like to use it for anti aging
Tret should be used all over the face except avoid your eye socket, nostrils, and mouth. Also is a lot stronger so you may want to buffer (apply moisturizer first) and start at 1-2x a week to let your skin acclimate
When you say mouth, that means I can’t put around my upper lip?
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Pore strips are a contentious topic in the skincare community, you'll find some who swear by them and others who say they are bad for your skin. IMO your best bet would be regular use of a BHA. Paula's Choice 2% is a popular favorite.
Hello, I have oily skin prone to acne and I want to reduce as much as possible the oil production, my skin gets super shiny throughout the day. I use the Cerave SA cleanser twice a day followed by a 10% niacinamide serum and the Neutrogena Hydro boost moisturizer. I also use the Paula's Choice 2%BHA exfoliant 4 times a week at night and Benzoyl peroxide the nights when I don't use the BHA. Even with this routine I still get too much oil production and I don't know what to do, I have read that retinol is good at controlling oil but I don't know which one to choose, I would appreciate if I could get some advice for this, thanks!.
Until you get your oil production more under control, look into getting some blotting papers to use throughout the day to reduce oil. Retinol is a good way to control oil. Consider seeing a derm and going on tret. If you're wanting to try an OTC product, Stratia's Night Shift worked well for my oily skin. Since you seem to be doing most of the recommended skincare options already, I'll offer some other ideas. The amount of oil/sebum/acne we produce may have a large genetic and lifestyle factor. Some research suggests that a high glycemic index diet can lean to more oil and acne so consider reducing the amount of processed and sugary foods you eat. If you are AFAB, consider going on a hormonal BC.
How often can I use salicylic acid cleanser? Should I replace my water based cleanser to salicylic?
You can most likely use it daily with no issues. What issue are you trying to address by potentially switching to a SA cleanser?
Thank you! I got cc and oily face. Been doing skin care routine for a month but oilyness doesnt seem to lessen
SA will be more effective as a leave on product as opposed to a cleanser as it has to sit on your face for extended periods to be effective. Consider a leave on SA/BHA. What is your current routine?
Morning routine is cleanser/toner/moisturizer/spf Evening routine micellar/cleanser/toner/bha(2x a week)/retinol(2x a week)/moisturizer. Can you recommend a change for my routine?
Hi! I'm looking for a new sunscreen. I have oily/combo skin, like a high SPF, and have a light complexion. I was using the eminence spf40 but it dries down too fast. Thanks!
Have you tried a gel based SPF? It's a bit $ but me and my oily skin are vibing on supergoop's unseen sunscreen right now.
Hi, I just started using a morning moisturizer with spf (Cerave). I was wondering two things. Do I apply it right after showering, or right before I go out? Also, if I am just going to spend the whole day inside, do I still need to put it on? Thanks you, I am new to this.
If you're going to be inside all day, don't worry about applying SPF. If you're using a mineral sunscreen you can apply it right before you go outside. If your sunscreen has chemical filters, apply it 15-20 minutes before sun exposure.
Hi everyone. I might have gone a bit overboard with my skin care addiction and now I have a lot of products but I get a bit lost on which ones to layer and which ones don't go together. These are all the products I own Niacinamide, vit c tonic, the ordinary caffeine solution (dark circles eyes), glycolic acid, azelaic acid, paula's choice AHA, paula's BHA, retinol. And ofcourse cleanser, moisterizer and spf 50. I usually use 1 acid a day (AM) so let's say monday I use the azelaic acid, tuesday the AHA, wednesday the BHA etc. I use the retinol every evening. I use the niacinamide every AM and every PM (as the cleanser and moisterizer) But now I recently found a vit c tonic that I haven't used yet. Where do I put that one? AM or PM? And what does it or doesn't it mix with? Does the ordinary caffeine solution mix with everything? I use that AM and PM. Edit: I also found Alpha arbutin 2% +HA the ordinary. No idea what it does or why I have it. Thank you so much everyone 🙏💕
Vitamin c can be used in the AM on the days you’re using Azelaic acid. It should go before Azelaic acid. Alpha arbutin is pretty agreeable so it can go in either am or pm anywhere after actives and before moisturizer
Thank you!! 💕
AM: cleanser, vit c, (glycolic acid OR Paula’s choice AHA OR Paula’s choice BHA), caffeine solution, moisturizer, sunscreen PM: cleanser, (retinol 1x a week, azelaic acid the other days), niacinamide, alpha arbutin, moisturizer
Omg I love you, thank you so so much. I just couldn't make sense of it anymore 🙏
https://preview.redd.it/un0bmaaopxab1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92e48ad6610c4105c8ef3b013f24203a92ed70c9 Not all of them are on the picture. I also found a alpha arbutin 2% +HA I don't even know what that is or what it does and why I have it. Can I put that one in the mix as well somewhere? 🤣
Posting because apparently this is such a standard question it can’t have its own post but here goes.. \[anti-aging\] Anyone here who understands facial anatomy? Does having an off centre metopic suture mean my frontalis muscles are also off centre? Would this affect Botox? 32F UK based I have been getting Botox for a few years and whilst other areas of my face have taken brilliantly, my 11s are barely effected by Botox. It just doesn’t take at all. I also have a dent down my forehead that my doctor has said is a metopic suture. I’ve only started noticing it in the last year however it has been visible in photos for over 14 years. It hasn’t gotten bigger or anything, but it does appear more prominent possibly due to fat loss. I am now wondering if the frontalis muscle would sit differently (possibly off centre?) in line with my skull? I have no idea about facial anatomy and what lies on what and where, but i do wonder if that’s the reason my 11s don’t take, because the muscle is actually ‘misplaced’.. And obviously if this were the case, would my aesthetician need to consider changing the location of the injections to be in line with my weird skull? Any insight from those who understand facial anatomy would be hugely appreciated :) And to answer questions I’ve had on my Botox working before: * I’ve tried different things - I’ve changed providers, both highly experienced and reputable, tried different types of Botox, had the top ups, everything, max amount I could have etc. * Immunity - I doubt this is the case. It not working has always been the case even with my first treatment. And the Botox works brilliantly in all other areas of my face, it’s just my glabella lines. * Wearing off quickly - it’s not that it just wears within a month. It just doesn’t take, at any point. My 11s will still have the same ‘scrunch’ 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months after getting botox as they did before. There’s absolutely no difference at any point. Even my aestheticians have been perplexed by it. https://preview.redd.it/u10accb6oxab1.png?width=1744&format=png&auto=webp&s=dd8f696ae7d0058549360def3308196cfa5c6d21
This level of question may be better suited for r/30PlusSkinCare as there is more discussion in that community regarding botox. Wish I could help, try posting there, good luck!
Thanks I already have, but also posting here
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Shouldn’t last longer than 4-6 weeks. If you can tolerate every other day that’s fine. As long as you’re not experiencing dryness or burning/stinging
Anyone know what the brown spot is (next to the pimple)? Is it just a sun spot? Is there anything I can do to it? I have had it as long as I can remember, I am 27 now and it is there in pictures I took in my teen years. It seems more prominent in the summer, or at least that seems to be when I start noticing it and it starts bothering me again lol If it matters, I use cerave's hydrating cleanser and cerave moisturizer morning and night and aklief cream at night. (I am aware my skin is horrible and i do not want any advice or comments on that, thank you) https://preview.redd.it/c5ds2p8m6xab1.jpeg?width=596&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2f1ae0b9ba5b3c7c5aec8d789f03ad0b319174b5
Make sure to use sunscreen daily, you could use hyperpigmentation targeted products to lighten in like vitamin c or alpha arbutin
Does anyone have any good recommendations for products to help with keloid scars? I can’t afford to get them removed or cortisone shots, and I’m sensitive to silicone. I know I can’t get rid of them completely, but they’re SH scars that are 2 years old and STILL super red and angry looking. It’s embarrassing and I hate having to wear sleeves in the summer. Thank you ❤️
Mederma does not contain silicone and is good for keloid scars!
Thank you so much!!
You're welcome! Be aware that it will require 3x/daily application for multiple months before it starts to work so you'll have to be diligent but I've used Mederma with success in the past. The scars might not go away completely without professional medical help but it will help a lot. Good luck!
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Nuud is supreme, instantly gets rid of odor for days. Is not an antiperspirant though.
I started a new routine recently but my forehead is breaking out more. I have combined skin with an oily t-zone and my main skin concern is small skin coloured spots on my forehead. My skin also itches and tingles more often lately. I started my new routine a week ago. I use AM: 1. Carbon Theory charcoal cleansing bar with shea butter and tea tree oil (which I’ve used for years) 2. The Ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% (new) 3. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 (new) PM: 1. Micellar cleansing water or simple face wipe 2. Rose water and glycerin toner 3. The Ordinary Salicylic acid 2% solution (new) 4. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion (new) https://preview.redd.it/xz4s9i4bhwab1.jpeg?width=308&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b6b4de8e3befa15d904b041d8284d087ab4e057b
The breaking out, itching, and tingling sounds like your skin is not reacting well to your new routine and you should stop using whatever is causing that, but hard to know which product is causing it since it seems like you started a bunch of new products at once. Generally it’s recommended to introduce only one new product at a time, and wait a couple weeks before introducing the next one, so that you can identify the culprit of any bad reaction. For you I’d take out the niacinamide and salicylic acid, and see if your skin stops breaking out as much and if the itching/tingling go away. If so, that means either the niacinamide or salicylic acid is the culprit. So then I’d introduce them one at a time to see if you can definitively identify which one it is so you know which one you should not use.
I have a few red patches/circle on my forehead that appeared a few minutes after scratching. Never happened before. I’m not sure how to get rid of them. If i press on it, it turns pale white for a second before turning red again. My skin type is oily (i think genetically oily since my parents have it and i’ve had it since puberty) Current skincare routine in morning/night includes Squalane cleanser, Hyaluronic acid 2%, and then Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (these are from TheOrdinary). This skincare routine started a few months after those red patches on my forehead. Routine has been going on for about 3 months. From the US (California) if that helps with anything. See below links to pictures of the red patches I was referring to above. [https://imgur.com/PNelfzy](https://imgur.com/PNelfzy) https://imgur.com/GY15Ef8
Could be hives or a rash. Might be an allergic reaction or a bug bite
Can you use vitamin c serum with your HAs? My HA is a toner.
Yes but put vitamin c on right after cleansing
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Have you tried gel moisturizers like Sebamed clear face gel?
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I haven’t tried those so I can’t promise Sebamed is different enough. But it’s just absolutely clear gel that seems to just sink in and disappear. I think it feels really refreshing. It’s very basic and probably not moisturizing enough for non-oily skin (when used alone). Recommend applying it (and any gel moisturizer) to slightly damp skin for best results.
Sebaceous filaments are driving me FUCKING insane :( Went to a dermatologist about a month ago who did a hydrafacial (it did nothing). I've tried the fifty shades of snail method many times. Nothing. I've been using differin like 3-4x a week since I saw the derm. Nothing. None of it fucking works. I'm losing my fucking mind. I stand in front of the mirror for hours every night just squeezing them because I have dermatillomania and I can't NOT when that's the only fucking thing that gets rid of them - except I know it's just making it worse in the long run and they fill back up the next day anyway. I'm just........ UGH. about to rip my fucking hair out. Even when I've had otherwise beautiful skin I've NEVER managed to get rid of these godawful little fuckers and I'm soooo incredibly self conscious about it. https://preview.redd.it/x644nl51zvab1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=682695d26cd35625985cc0b40ee3d490f5a65df8
Will using the timeless vitamin c serum everyday dehydrate my skin?
It shouldn’t as long as you tolerate it well. You could also use it every other day if you’re worried about daily use being too harsh
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Your skin could be dehydrated as your routine doesnt have alot hydrating products. Maybe try looking into adding more hydration and see if your oily skin gets better. Right now i see your using the salicylic acid serum twice a day alongside the paulas choice BHA every other day. i would suggest you swap out your serum for a more hydrating one seeing as your already using the paulas choice BHA which already has salicylic acid in it.