Any tips for feet? I find that the skin on my feet is much harder to consistently moisturize and my heels are perpetually rough no matter what I do...
Thanks!
You might be surprised to learn that exfoliation works on non-facial skin as well. Applying 10% AHA lotion after gently scrubbing with pumice or a textured cloth would do wonders.
I lurked this thread all the time elsewhere, thanks for making it again!
I'm wondering if this is going to break my addiction to Kiehl's products... I love their Ultra Facial Moisturizer for night time or when I'm going to be indoors and I like some of their scrubs.
Also, any thoughts on using Retin-A for maintenance/ evening out skin tone?
Retin-A is an amazing supplement to proper exfoliation, and does great things for cellular regeneration in cases of darkened/discolored skin tone. However, it's expensive rather without health insurance. You can get it really cheap OTC or online from some channels, though...
Leona Lewis what retinol-a products do you recommend?
Retinoic acid is a less potent form of tretinoin (aka topical Vitamin A, aka Retin-A), so you don't need a prescription for products that contain it. I like the Paula's Choice 1% Retinol treatment. Some people are allergic to retinols, though, so if you find yourself red and rashy, discontinue use immediately.
Can someone give me crash course or stater guide?
I have no idea where to start.
I spent so much time on that OP too :-p
Would it be impertinent of me to throw apple cider vinegar as a toner option in here? It worked really well for my skin (though I also use it undiluted, topically which I really wouldn't recommend lol).
Apple cider vinegar is a bad addition to a toner because its pH level can sensitize skin. There are far more effective and gentle ways to exfoliate dead skin cells.
I have psoriasis, so my skin has always had issues over the past few decades.
Majority of treatments have always been hit or miss for me, and my situation is also complicated as a result of other health issues I have.
One thing that I have found that is actually helpful has a lot to do with diet as well when it comes to controlling my condition.
I think it's important when talking about skin care that talking about someone's diet is also a critical point that should be a part of the conversation.
Of course there are some obvious things, but there's also other not as obvious things people should consider when speaking to this subject.
Diet is important for certain conditions (and allergies), but it has nothing to do with most skin care-related issues. The notion that eating greasy foods increases oil production, for example, is a baseless myth.
Thank god for this thread.
Lastly I'm getting a shiton of blackheads and pimples? I think? (they are very red but it doesn't have a exit so I can't to squeeze them) and the pimples are lasting like more than a month and I don't know what to do :(
For blackheads, 2% BHA.
For acne, 5% benzoyl peroxide.
The tips in the OP also apply for women? And how does a face scrub fit into all of this?
I only recommend facial scrubs for people on Accutane (i.e. persistent skin flaking/peeling issues for which physical exfoliation is called for).
Shea butter is the shit. Has the advantage of adding a very slight tone if you suffer from acne or look tired. A little goes a long way and it's dirt cheap. Just remember to melt between fingers/hand before application; it can be a little solid depending on the concentration.
Pure shea butter is not harmful, but not necessarily additive either from an anti-aging standpoint. Why not use a moisturizer that includes it plus a bunch of other ingredients that can actually bind to cell receptor sites and do more than just lightly coat the surface of the skin?
