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Skincare General
Post everything related to skin care ITT.
Wiki:
Skin care basics: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Skin-care_Basics
Acne treatment: http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Grooming#Acne_Treatment
Skinacea Links:
Retinoids: http://www.skinacea.com/retinoids/retinoids.html
Sunscreen: http://www.skinacea.com/sunscreen/sunscreen.html
Ridding dark eye circles: http://www.skinacea.com/how-to/get-rid-of-dark-circles.html
/fa/ skincare FAQ:
http://pastebin.com/PArDyf2G
Contents:
- Basic routine, skincare guide, and products tips
- How to pop pimples, remove blackheads and whiteheads
- Why you shouldn't use ordinary soap on your face
- How to improve your skin tone through diet
- Studies on how diary and sugars create acne
- How your skin is affected by sleep, sun, ingredients
Is there any way to stop my skin from scarring so easily?
Also, I the FAQ says I can use body sunscreen on my face, but I was wondering if there were any decent body-specific sunscreens.
>>11390927
*I know
>>11390927
i wish i knew senpai
Anybody here used bp cream before? I read up on it and just bought a tube and I'm still skeptical about putting it on my face
Is dove a meme soap?
>>11391106
what percent is it?
>>11391115
don't use it on your face. it's fine for your body.
Is there anything I can do to stop razor rash and acne when I shave? I've just turned 18 and I still have acne which it seems like I'm gonna get on accutane for, but I can't grow a beard even though my hair grows fast into a stubbly neckbeard now so I need to shave.
Also anyone tried alum blocks??
Do you guys pluck the hair that grows on the knuckles of your toes?
what to do with tiny hairs on the nose and black spots on the nose as well?
>>11391527
Yea I just shave it off because it looks ugly
blimp
Where can I get a decent soap for my face?
>>11390927
Vitamin A is good for making your body repair your skin better. Tomatoes have vitamin A for example. Moisturizer would make your skin less prone to damage.
Any recs for body lotion?
Ideally with cocoa.
will salicylic acid decrease the size of my pores?
Someone tell me about "CeraVe Moisturizing Facial Lotion PM"
is it good?
>>11391766
p sure if you pluck them, the follicle will be fucked, and they won't grow back eventually, or they'll just grow back slower or some shit like that.
the black spots on your nose are most likely sebaceous filaments, you can't do much about those without a visit to the dermatologist
>>11391766
The tiny hairs are likely peach fuzz, which everyone has to some degree. The black spots could be either blackheads or sebaceous filaments. You can't eliminate sebaceous filaments, but you can minimize their appearance temporarily by using the Fifty Shades of Snail technique: https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/28/how-to-shrink-pores-temporarily-plus-3-pore-myths/
If I put a bullet through my head will my acne stop?
will RETIN-A help with my sundamaged skin? I think the sun burnt all the way through my nose. beyond repair. still have hyperpigmentation on cheeks
Literally every product I've tried has made my acne worse. Even soap and water. I only have moderate acne if i leave my skin alone, but products can make me pretty red and irritated
Food,mostly milk and pizza/trash food,fucks up my skin,will this ever stop?
>>11392853
Sensitive skin
Don't put hand soap on your face
Look for products marked sensitive skin and go as lightly on them as possible. Most people over wash and over cleanse avoid that.
>>11391106
I used it when I was in middle school, it's okay as long as you moisturize and don't get a high percentage.
>>11392526
The sticky says Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, and Aquanil Cleanser are good. I use CeraVe's Hydrating Cleanser and have seen improvements from when I used their other face soap.
>>11392586
I just use CeraVe's moisturizing lotion that comes in the pump bottle. I've also heard good things about the kind that comes in the jar.
>>11392853
Do you moisturize properly? My skin gets like that when I don't moisturize for a few days.
>>11392858
Nope. You have to eat good food to have good skin.
>>11392558
Thanks, I'll try the vitamin A since I already moisturize.
>>11392858
>milk
>pizza
Both include dairy which has been linked to outbreaks. Have you tried lowering your dairy intake?
>>11394581
this. eat less dairy senpai
>>11392762
You will have acne in the afterlife.
The ride never ends
What do you use for cleaning the body in the shower?
>Shower glove
>Sponge
>Electric brush
?? Wish is the best
>>11394825
Pic related and just lather up my hands and wash myself. I have to exfoliate separately, though.
What do you do right now?
>>11390845
>getting rid of dark eye circles
the most eastethic meme fashion sigh
What's wrong with me? Any advice? I went to see some dermatologist and she gave some cream but it's only gotten worse
Help me, /fa/ggots. I don't get pimples anymore, but I have this sort of rough texture to my skin on the forehead and temples around the hairline (feels kind of sandpaper-ish). Is there anything I can do to get rid of that shit?
>Try to pop a pimple that looks ready to go
>Blood appears underneath and the red stain under the skin never completely goes away
>Leave a pustule alone
>It sinks back in eventually and the pink never goes away
How do you win
>>11395785
what exactly is the problem here? redness?
>>11396374
use a moisturizer to make your skin soft and supple again. use an exfoliator like clay masks or something to get rid of old skin.
>>11396495
have you tried popping like it says in the faq? using a needle + extractor? pimples should be easy to get out unless they're cystic
>>11396495
>the red stain never goes away
do you mean postinflammatory hyper-pigmentation? takes months to fade. use sunscreen
>>11396604
>what exactly is the problem here? redness?
Yes, right below my lips, it's maddening. I have a shit diet and I'm already making changes, will that help? I've never taken care of my skin but I'm doing it now
Anyone ever have dark spots grow around the mouth ? They get dry, itchy, and irritated if I leave them alone without moisturizing the area
Ive had it for about the past two years or so, the spots come and go and I seem to get it around summer time so I have a hunch it might be related to the sun but I cant be sure
I generally eat healthy and /fit/ so I wonder why I get this. I plan on seeing a derm if it gets worse but for now its something I can handle though it does make me more self conscious at times, just wondering if anyone has had any similar experience with this
>>11396604
Thanks anon, and no I hadn't yet looked at that section of the faq. I wrote it all down for later to keep in mind, I'm tired of screwing my face up.
>smooth skin starting to feel rough, dry and getting fine lines
What's a good product for this problem? I'm already using Dove moisture soap. Should I get a moisturizing lotion? What's a good one that won't make you kys in this summer because of the heat and humidty?
>>11397731
R E T I N - A
and moisturizer & sunscreen
>>11397731
use a face wash.
>>11397829
recommend a product? I've used exfoliators before and they were too harsh
>>11397829
something gentle. what country do you live in?
>>11397868
SE Asia
>>11397905
Can you get products in from S. Korea and Japan easily in your country? If so then that's great
>>11391115
Yes
it stinks like crap and feels exactly like soap
What are some recommended products for Eurofags? None of the Wiki's products are available in the EU.
>>11397917
What products though?
>>11397931
/r/asianbeauty
just choose a gentle low ph cleanser
how do I get rid of blackheads on my nose? pic related, sorry for the closeup. my nose gets pretty oily but the rest of my skin gets dry as well. the skin in the crease of the nose gets red as may be able to see.
>nearly 3 months of Vitamin C serum/AHA/kojic soap erry day
>STILL have PIH
>just got my first pimple in a month today (which means more PIH)
WHAT TJHNE JITLGAJIBNFAKSLNPF
>>11398052
i know your pain, anon. you'll get better in the end :)
>Be 19
>Have no spots whatsoever
>>11398052
PIH is really hard to treat like that
see a derm and laser it
use sunscreen until then
>>11398212
faggot
>>11396374
exfoliate and use a cleanser , use cleanser 2 times p per day if your forehead is oily dont moisturize
>>11391115
DOVE SOAP IS THE KEY
IT'S SO IMPORTANT FOR THE CULTURE
>>11391115
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05_Xft9nggU
>>11398421
lol
Reposting some information about postinflammatory hyperpigmentation & erythema:
Postinflammatory = A condition that arises after an inflammation (often in a certain area). The damage is often generally caused by the past inflammation. Inflammatory acne, when you get red/swollen/painful pimples, is a common cause for postinflammatory skincare conditions.
PIH = Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation means that there is a local excess of skin pigments (melanin). Pigmented spots have a dark brown color. The dark spots can last for weeks to years.
PIE = Postinflammatory erythema. Erythema is redness of the skin. The redness is generally caused by tiny superficial blood vessels that for some reason have been dilated or have gotten an increased blood flow. PIE are the red spots you get after acne. After inflammatory acne, the skin can be excessively red in some spots for weeks - up to years.
---
If you have any of them:
Protect your skin from sun damage using a +50 SPF sunscreen (with UVA protection: +3/5 stars). This is especially important for PIH. Both issues will fade in time (months, years), to some extent, if you do not irritate the area through more acne or sun exposure.
If you have PIH:
Your treatments options depend mainly on how much your skin has been pigmented, and the depth of the pigmentation. For superficial pigmentation, you'll might be able to make your spots brighter by applying things like hydroquinone, vitamin C serums, and retinoids.
For deeper pigmentation, try pulsed dye laser, chemical peels, or fractional microneedling (FMR). See a dermatologist for help with this.
If you have PIE:
Time + sunscreen will fade it.
For more active treatments: consider silicone sheeting, pulsed dye laser, or fractional microneedling (FMR). See a dermatologist for help with this.
What soap should I get for my face?
I have a very oily nose with a lot of blackheads, which I usually clean with a comedone extractor. I also have one or two whitehead on my chin or forehead at any given time. I've been washing my face with hot water once a day in the shower and popping pimples with an extractor. Sometimes I'll use Clean & Clear Advantage when one gets really bad (2% Salicylic acid).
I eat ok food and drink plenty of water.
>>11396495
>30% of pimples are those which will pop, fade away, and be harmless
>20% are too small to pop, but will also fade with time
>20% are cysts far beneath the skin which are horribly painful and if I even try to pop them, they end up bleeding clear liquid and scabbing and not improving
>15% are the kind of whiteheads that pop like they're supposed to but leave a spot of blood after that scabs ugly
>15% look like one type but are in fact another
i wanted to see a dermatologist, i had to miss my appointment and now they refuse to schedule me for a new one
just kill me tbqh
>>11400054
oh I forgot the sebaceous filaments and PIE
>>11391480
Try using a better razor and only shaving with the grain. Also make sure your face is moisturized.
>>11392526
I like Cetaphil, cheap and easy
>>11392622
No but will hella dry out your skin
>>11396374
Its dry, use a moisturizer
>>11396374
My cum
Your face
It's free
It works
Let me know
>>11396374
I'd like to bathe in your urine
>>11392629
its good
>>11400259
>>11400287
It's a facebook pic you retard
>>11400054
Have you tried some chemical peeling? I got quite good at popping through the years and kept my skin relatively clean, but these
>20% are cysts far beneath the skin which are horribly painful and if I even try to pop them, they end up bleeding clear liquid and scabbing and not improving
still fucked my skin up. Hadn't had any since I use a AHA peeling.
>>11400484
frankly I need to see a doctor since I'm 20 and I shouldn't have any of these problems still, but I'll give that a look
>>11395785
Anyone?
>>11400490
21 here. Should have probably seen a doctor in the past as well but cleanser + peeling works for me.
>been awake for E3 with only 4 hours total sleep since Saturday morning
>glued to my PC eating and drinking rubbish and living in my own filth shitposting on [spoiler]/v/[/spoiler]
>Finally go for a shower just now look in the mirror
>my usual reddish eyes and bags that would normally be under my eyes are significantly reduced
??? literally what the fuck is going on? shouldn't the opposite have happened? anyone got an explanation?
Is BP any good for scars?
how do you get rid of acne scars?
Left was 11 months ago
Right was about a week ago.
Where did I go so wrong /fa/?
>>11401146
age?
>>11401152
19 to 20. During that span I dropped about 40 pounds(I think)
>>11401156
diet? during weight loss? that's odd
>>11401187
Exact same diet except with less portions and liters of water everyday. It's ironic that the fat version who did nothing but play video games and tanned all day has better skin who exercises and cares for himself.
>>11401194
no idea, that's really odd.
>>11401194
I think it's just a natural part of your aging process. You skin is becoming more oily as a result of puberty, you shouldn't blame yourself or diet as this is independent of agency.
You should look into a salicylic acid or retinol treatment, and if nothing else works go to a dermotologist and consider getting accutane if that shit is still legal.
>>11394697
how do i contact u not on 4chan friend
I use a retinol moisturizer which I suspect isn't helping me as much as it could because it's a cream (I'm acne prone) and a combination product. Can anyone recommend a retinaldehyde product?
I also have keratosis pilaris on my thighs. I do exfoliate them but it clearly isn't enough. Any tips?
>>11401544
sthlm
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tuta.io
>>11400318
whats the difference btw the PM lotions and the normal cerave tub of moisturizer?
What do I do about my nose? Sometime about 4 years ago it got really red and swollen, and a year or so ago I had a septoplasty surgery done, making my nose further swollen. Now it's red on occasion, and in some lighting (i.e. the sun) it looks really bright red. I'm wondering if it's rosacea. To make things worse, I also have a busted blood vessel on the side of my nose. How can I reduce the swelling/help rosacea should that be the cause?
>>11402447
use light makeup
+
see a doctor instead of asking 4chan
>>11401203
Puberty at 20?
blimp
Does anyone have folliculitis? Those red, painful pimples situated only on your scalp? Fuck are they difficult to get rid off =\
>>11404298
not with accutane
>>11402303
I'm not sure about Cerave in particular, but most PM creams are thicker and shinier than regular lotion because they're meant to be worn when you're already home for the evening or while you're asleep. Don't get PM stuff unless you're using it in those circumstances, it is not a mistake you want to make.
>>11404369
So you've experienced this with before accutane and it went away once youve started using it?
>>11404369
people here talk so good about accutane but i'm so scared
>>11404537
shit dries your skin out like a motherfucker but it works really well
go to a dermatologist. that fixed my acne problem in 3 weeks.
>>11403006
It's much more rare for men to get hormonal effects in general, but your body isn't finished developing until around your mid-twenties. The process could be slower for you like how some girls get their period at 11 and some don't get it till 18.
>work at a movie theater
>constantly surrounded by grease and oil
>breakouts all the time
Fuck, how do I combat this shit? I don't want a greasy face.
>>11404537
Side effects for accutane are a meme, I'm about two months deep and my lips are dry, that's it
>>11404735
stop wage slaving for starters tb/h
Same thing happened to me at one point actually. Just wash hands and face with cold water when convenient.
>>11404443
never mind him
accutane doesn't do shit.
what treatments have you tried? reg antiseptics should work.
had a huge breakout like 8/9 meidum to big sized pimples on my cheek, a little backstory i had awful acne 2 years ago and finished my accutane course a year ago, how to treat the breakout?
>>11405567
byumping this
>>11405341
A plethora of different antibiotics, which all work for the time being, but things always end up going back to the same. Tea tree oil, tar shampoo, antifungals, tribactim conditioners, you name it - Ive probably tried it.
I dont even have that many pimples on my face (if any at all right now) but the scalp is a painful warzone.
>>11405743
tried seeing a derm? this could actually be something they could do something about
>>11404831
But I'm a P R O U D wagecuck. Also thanks, I'll make sure to wash my face a lot now.
>>11405771
Yup. Ive seen about 4 derms so far and they all routinely prescribe the same treatment. I have spoken to an acquaintance of mine who has practiced in Europe and recommended autohemotherapy. This isn't a particularly common treatment in western medicine so I'm not even sure if its covered by my insurance and where I can try this treatment.
>be me, 15. Only have like one pimple every two months
>fast foward time now 19 and one new pimple every day.
>>11406068
well, your test levels are peaking at 18-19 anon
My back and upper arms have these gross dark spots and shit. I scrub them with my loofah, but to no avail. How do I get aesthetic skin on my general body?
Any tips on getting rid of PIH? So far I have sunscreen and hydroquinone.
What are these and how do I make it go away?
will retin-A help with hyperpigmentation from sun damage?
>>11407382
acne cysts.
see a derma for accutane if you want.
try benzoyl peroxide and sunscreen in the meantime to keep the scarring away.
is toner a meme?
Should you always be diluting Tea Tree Oil in a carrier oil, or only when you have sensitive skin?
>>11407934
>astringent
>toner
>exfoliator
>cleanser
What the fuck.
>>11407934
It can be beneficial for a more thorough clean.
I was born with pretty clear skin and rarely have pimples, not enough for it to be a problem any way, but I notice that I get them more frequently when I don't use a toner (I use mine because I have large pores around my nose and like to make them look smaller).
tl;dr: There's no harm in using it and no harm in electing not to use it. If you have acne, it's probably preferable to give it a go because it may help to prevent future breakouts.
tfw left to right in 2 years (19 to 21) =(
is there any hope still of having decent skin in the palpable future? I'm few days into my 2nd month of accutane (16mg 1st, 32mg now), feel like it made my scarring way worse than before.
also how does the ocean water and tanning at non pike hours 9:30-11:30 am, with the appropriate sun protection affect acne?
>>11408387
>>11390845
where my korean product lovers at boiiii
I have a nasty zit on my cheek, I think its either a cyst or its ingrown. Either way its swollen and gross, and I can't pop it. It has this disgusting dark purple color and fucking hurts. How the hell do I get rid of it? Its been there for almost 2 weeks. The rest of my skin is fairly decent compared to this.
I thought BP 5% was working for me but if I get stressed I still get cysts.
Has anyone had more luck with Retin-A cream?
And is there a recommended brand for vitamin C serum?
b u m p
How do I unfuck my shit?
No, not the neckbeard
>>11409533
you got rosacea, my friend
it's a chronic condition.
it can be managed in different ways, and you can get rid of it completely by using laser for example.
>>11391527
Hobbit feet are gross.
>>11409533
>you
>>11409533
I always found red cheeks to be cute honestly.
Can Vitamin D be applied topically?
is accutane worth it? im getting my first prescription today but im scared because a friend of a friend had a really bad time (he was diagnosed with depression and psychosis i think and he would talk about shit he heard at night even though he lives alone) he's fine now except for the occasional anxiety outburst
>>11408395
I'm using a MBD black pearl face mask right now
okay ive been to several dermatologists and nothing is working. ive been through a ton of different anti-acne meds but they all either make my skin redder or dont do anything at all. my face has a weird bumpy texture that doesnt go away and is really red. theres also a weird red spot in the pic related that the dermatologist claims is a birth mark even though it has only been there for a few months. all these expensive meds are really burning a hole in my pocket and makeup can only do so much help
>>11411217
your skin looks fine except for the small red areas. I don't see any acne at all in this pic.
>>11400833
My skin and blue color under my eyes is usually the best when I'm a little tired and when I just woke up. I just think it's some sort of cycle your body goes through.
Help please
a little more than a month ago I popped a pimple and ruptured a blood vessel damaging my skin. It turned into a reddish pink flakey rash and I immediately thought it was ringworm. I used ringworm cream but it never really improved, it just got oily and larger. Still thinking it was ringworm i've been washing my face like crazy and applying cream and it has gotten super dry. I even stopped putting on lotion thinking it would spread ringworm. I even put vinegar on it which seemed to dry it but made it worse the next day and it jumped to my other cheek. I now have stinging and itching parts of my scalp. My arms, legs and chest get roundish itchy patches and I'm thinking it's because I stopped putting lotion on them too. Eczema and chronic dry skin runs in the family
Is it seborrheic dermatitis? Did I screw up this whole time? I used selsun blue on my scalp and it made it less itchy but it still stings and flakes to the touch under my hair
>>11411760
oh wow, man. what a clusterfuck.
why not go and see a doctor?
>>11408387
anyone who can give advice?
>>11411217
I have that on my upper arms, and have no idea what to do about it, but I've heard that some moisturizers can help
okay, just bought Cerave PM facial moisturizing cream and Clean & Clear 3in1 exfoliating cleanser.
thoughts?
>inb4 any combo product is shit, I know, I just didn't want to spend more than $50 total
>>11411830
i will see derma tomorrow
I just really want an accurate diagnosis from them and it's making me anxious
What's the best carrier oil to use with Tea Tree Oil?
>>11411838
If your arm has a lot of small bumps on it like goosebumps, and is red, then it's Keratosis Pilaris.
Shit is horrible, still dealing with mine. Going to buy an AHA, I've heard Gold Rough and Bumpy is good, I'll report back after using it for a few weeks.
Right now I'm using Stridex, then coconut oil, it helps a little, but never goes away completely.
I have shitty facial hair but every time I shave I get small bumps and very often small whiteheads, which is annoying as fuck since I'm on a prophylactic 20 mg a month dose of accutane. Should I use a moisturizer after I shave or will that shit just clog my pores?
>>11411935
Sounds like razor burn, acne gets worse if the skin is irritated, so could have something to do with that. Might also be an old razor, could be time for a replacement?
I see nothing wrong with moisturizing after shaving, I would first make sure the skin is clean before moisturizing.
I often shave first thing in my skin care routine, then cleanser, then actives(exfoliators), then lastly moisturizer.
>>11411921
at least I know what it is. hasn't been a huge problem, but I'd love to find some shit that works
