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RMQualtrough
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The secret is:
Retin-A
Periodic microneedling
Don't bother with anything else. Glycolic and Salicylic acid is good but Retin-A is already abrasive.
Retin-A
Periodic microneedling
Don't bother with anything else. Glycolic and Salicylic acid is good but Retin-A is already abrasive.
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While the peeling has mostly stopped, my face is now breaking out in hives instead. I'm thinking my skin is too sensitive for retinol, so I'm dropping it. I'd rather have acne than constantly looking like I've got an allergic reaction.
Gentamicin
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I see a lot of you talking about tretinoin and I have some tips:
1. Don’t start off using it every day. Try every other day or twice a week.
2. Don’t put it on while your face is wet, it’ll make it sting more in the morning.
3. Don’t use it with vitamin C (or any other “actives”, basically anything that’s not a simple moisturizer). Using it with vitamin C will cancel it out. If you did tretinoin at night and vitamin C in the morning, that would be okay.
4. Wear sunscreen. The latest research I’ve seen is saying that you’re not actually more sensitive to the sun on tretinoin. But I don’t believe it, sorry. Plus, tretinoin is good for anti aging (in addition to acne). And a very big cause of aging is sun damage.
5. After putting it on, wait a few minutes for it to dry before putting on your moisturizer.
6. The micro gel is the least potent. The gel is the most potent. The cream is in between. All have the same effectiveness, just the micro gel is less likely to make your skin peel and burn.
Also this should go without saying but ignore me if your doc told you otherwise, I’m not a doc and I’m certainly not yours.
1. Don’t start off using it every day. Try every other day or twice a week.
2. Don’t put it on while your face is wet, it’ll make it sting more in the morning.
3. Don’t use it with vitamin C (or any other “actives”, basically anything that’s not a simple moisturizer). Using it with vitamin C will cancel it out. If you did tretinoin at night and vitamin C in the morning, that would be okay.
4. Wear sunscreen. The latest research I’ve seen is saying that you’re not actually more sensitive to the sun on tretinoin. But I don’t believe it, sorry. Plus, tretinoin is good for anti aging (in addition to acne). And a very big cause of aging is sun damage.
5. After putting it on, wait a few minutes for it to dry before putting on your moisturizer.
6. The micro gel is the least potent. The gel is the most potent. The cream is in between. All have the same effectiveness, just the micro gel is less likely to make your skin peel and burn.
Also this should go without saying but ignore me if your doc told you otherwise, I’m not a doc and I’m certainly not yours.
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Wondering if anyone can comment on my routine. My skin is relatively good, prone to dryness more than spots. Am in my late 30s so starting to be concerned about aging. Have a decent lifestyle now but that's a relatively recent development.
My main question is, I am using a shitload of products that add up to a pretty penny, I'm willing to spend for results but don't know enough about skincare to know if I'm just a mug buying all these things.
Morning:
Lavera Micellar water (if I want to be quick) or Aurelia London miracle cleanser if I have a bit more time.
Inkey list Vitamin C and EGF (no clue what that is, I got it for the vitamin C)
Aurelia London Cell revitaliser day moisturiser
Evening:
Ren Ready Steady Glow daily AHA tonic
Inkey list hyalauronic acid serum
Inkey list retinol serum
Aurelia London Cell revitaliser night moisturiser
Aurelia London Resurfacing serum, which claims to have 3% niacinamide, bakuchiol, and protida, whatever those are.
I was recommended some of these brands and products by someone who knows what they are doing. Is there a way I can rationalise this into less products, I feel a bit of an idiot putting 4 types of cream on my face every night. But maybe I'm not, maybe I am, I just don't have the knowledge. Even if the products are all helpful, am I applying them at the right times/in the right orders?
My main question is, I am using a shitload of products that add up to a pretty penny, I'm willing to spend for results but don't know enough about skincare to know if I'm just a mug buying all these things.
Morning:
Lavera Micellar water (if I want to be quick) or Aurelia London miracle cleanser if I have a bit more time.
Inkey list Vitamin C and EGF (no clue what that is, I got it for the vitamin C)
Aurelia London Cell revitaliser day moisturiser
Evening:
Ren Ready Steady Glow daily AHA tonic
Inkey list hyalauronic acid serum
Inkey list retinol serum
Aurelia London Cell revitaliser night moisturiser
Aurelia London Resurfacing serum, which claims to have 3% niacinamide, bakuchiol, and protida, whatever those are.
I was recommended some of these brands and products by someone who knows what they are doing. Is there a way I can rationalise this into less products, I feel a bit of an idiot putting 4 types of cream on my face every night. But maybe I'm not, maybe I am, I just don't have the knowledge. Even if the products are all helpful, am I applying them at the right times/in the right orders?
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Wow its pretty funny to see your post, I have a couple of spots that look very similar to those in that same area. Mine are from some sort of ezema scarring.
For me they have been taking a very long time to go away (around a year before they lightened significantly). Apply some sort of mosteriser daily, as that will help the skin even out texture wise and heal. Also applying Salycilic acid or some other chemical exfoliant helped even out the texture of mine, but don't overdo it. You can try silicon gel or strips, but they are fairly expensive and for me with similar looking spots it didn't do much. If you can get some sort of retinoid and apply it topically that should help lessen the darkness of the spots as well as reduce the rough texture as it accelerates the regrowth cycle of the skin, making it fade and heal much much quicker. I couldn't find any retinoids that were affordable and obtainable for me though. I tried using 20% L-Ascorbic Acid solution and it seemed to reduce the colour to the point the spots mostly blend in with the skin colour-wise, however the spots are still slightly visible and textured, I think only retinol could help mine heal any further.
Also you can get scars removed with laser at a dermatologist, I've had it done before for stretch marks, dont expect laser to completely remove them though, it will remove the discolouration, but I'm pretty sure the texture still stays and may reduce over time, as all laser does is vaporise the pigment making the skin dark.
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Microneedling.
Auron
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Okay but something affordable. Im a poory.
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You could try a dermastamp. It's kind of like DIY microneedling. For acne scars you probably want to go deep, like a needle depth of 2mm or so. Make sure you rinse it off with isopropanol before and after use.
Don't use a dermaroller. They're too rough and tear at the skin. Might be okay if you're a man though, men have tougher skin, but I don't know. I'd stick with the dermastamp. Dermastamps are usually adjustable, too, so if you want you can also use it on your lips or something.
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Kiwisisters - This is a combo bitch/beg for info. Anyone do home body wraps? I am currently slathered in a clay/green tea/epsom/peppermint oil concoction, wrapped in plastic wrap (It's a good look; happy my property is unviewable by neighbors, as I'm trying to bake outside 
).
My question is - wtf level of uselessness is Saran Wrap? It's what's recommended in every wrap recipe I've read, but it's weak and slipping all over the place. I do not believe I am getting a full "at-home spa" experience, and I'm completely annoyed trying to keep the damn stuff in place. Stuck for today, but I'd like to up the experience next time. Any other alternatives you rec? Or do I just need to be more ruthless wrapping?
). My question is - wtf level of uselessness is Saran Wrap? It's what's recommended in every wrap recipe I've read, but it's weak and slipping all over the place. I do not believe I am getting a full "at-home spa" experience, and I'm completely annoyed trying to keep the damn stuff in place. Stuck for today, but I'd like to up the experience next time. Any other alternatives you rec? Or do I just need to be more ruthless wrapping?
Gentamicin
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I always thought Saran wrap was good for making you sweat. Allegedly clean out your pores and help you lose water weight. None of those ingredients really seem like they’d help with stimulation. I think you’d be better off throwing those ingredients into a hot bath minus the clay.Kiwisisters - This is a combo bitch/beg for info. Anyone do home body wraps? I am currently slathered in a clay/green tea/epsom/peppermint oil concoction, wrapped in plastic wrap (It's a good look; happy my property is unviewable by neighbors, as I'm trying to bake outside
My question is - wtf level of uselessness is Saran Wrap? It's what's recommended in every wrap recipe I've read, but it's weak and slipping all over the place. I do not believe I am getting a full "at-home spa" experience, and I'm completely annoyed trying to keep the damn stuff in place. Stuck for today, but I'd like to up the experience next time. Any other alternatives you rec? Or do I just need to be more ruthless wrapping?
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Thx! Yes, the plastic wrap is the "wrap" part that is supposed to help with sweat > pores, etc. The saran is just not as hardcore as I expected. (And yes the tea is supposed to detox/de-bloat, same for salt). Lol anyway I think it actually did have some infinitesimal benefit and whether y or n, I got to where I needed to get, but still looking for ideas on a heavier-duty plastic wrap.
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SUNSCREEEN. The sun is the devil and trying to murder your skin. It is also the number 1 cause of aging. Wear sunscreen, every day. Don't settle for makeup with spf, it's not the same. I personally like the Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish.
What do you use to cleanse in the evening? I'm personally a fan of the Korean double cleanse, where you use an oil based cleanser first then a foaming cleanser. Helps get off the sunscreen as well as makeup. Banila Co Clean It Zero is the holy grail of oil based cleansers, and they have a version for dry skin too. Sheet masks are fun to do and very moisturizing, and you can save the liquid in the packet that you don't use to put on your body or use for moisturizer the next day.
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I got some stupid $300 Clé de Peau brightening skin treatment for free and loved it. It came with 6 little vials of exfoliating gel and sheet masks split in a ''bottom'' and ''top'' section, but there's no way I'm paying that kind of money for that lmao. It made my skin feel so plump and look radiant, but my skincare routine has been pretty sparse since having our last child and NGL I don't know what ingredients made it so effective. Any idea as to how to replicate the effect on a slighter budget? I don't mind paying for quality, but I expect a $300 product to have more than 6 uses, lol.
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oh yes! i'm absolutely aware of that big ball of fire in the sky that wants to kill us all. when i commuted on foot i wore SPF30 routinely. over covid i started whf so stopped the SPF, now i wear it if i'm going to be out more than an hour. i live at a latitude where vitamin D deficiency is common due to lack of sunlight. its a hard line to tread.
in the evening i cleanse with the Ren AHA tonic. i like it cos its easy but i do get worried it doesn't feel like its cleansing fully. it feels more like a second step to get the last bits rather than a proper clean. i'll try the oil cleanse. i have combination skin, some very dry and some very oily, so its hard to find the middle. i will look at the Banila cleansing range, not. heard of them before which is why i love asking a variety of people. thanks so much for the recommendation!
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This website has a good breakdown of ingredients in that product, at least in the brightening serum: https://incidecoder.com/products/cle-de-peau-beaute-concentrated-brightening-serum
The highlights section covers which ingredients are important, and for any of them you can hover over the little i icon to get more info about them. 'fragrance', 'moisturizer' etc.
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Serum seems to be a dupe for this, but it can still be pricy.
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And if you DO end up burned, I want to confirm some non-prescription remedies that actually work.
(Yes they sound like hippy bullshit, but trust me on this. I've done the tests. Even done spot-test experiments on different arms/legs.)
- Aloe soothes the burn and prevents peeling
- Tallow-based balms help as well
- Oatmeal + green tea leaves + baking soda = After-burn bath
- Chrysanthemum is anti-inflammatory. You can make a tea and/or throw it in your bath
- Eat 1 cup walnuts every day for 3 days after the burn
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First time posting in this thread. I've read through some pages and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the recommendations. I figured I'd start basic. Anyone have recommendations for a cleanser and moisturizer.
What I currently use:
AM:
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Cleaning Bar
Clinique pore refining solutions stay-matte hydrator (helps make my T-zone less shiny)
Moisturizer: Olay Complete UV365 SPF30 sensitive (want to replace this)
Most nights I'm too god damn lazy to wash my face but Iwant need to change that. But on occasion:
PM:
Same as AM cleanser
Moisturizer: Simple Skin quench sleeping cream
My main concerns are aging skin and hormonal acne (from stopping the pill) around my jaw and temples.
What I currently use:
AM:
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Cleaning Bar
Clinique pore refining solutions stay-matte hydrator (helps make my T-zone less shiny)
Moisturizer: Olay Complete UV365 SPF30 sensitive (want to replace this)
Most nights I'm too god damn lazy to wash my face but I
PM:
Same as AM cleanser
Moisturizer: Simple Skin quench sleeping cream
My main concerns are aging skin and hormonal acne (from stopping the pill) around my jaw and temples.