Gimme the rundown Resetters, is it acceptable to "rub" your face with a washcloth? The immediate result feels about the same as exfoliating using cream, but does it have negative long-term effects?
Anyone have any experience with TCA peels? Also what is the best treatment for ice pick scars and deeper scarsn? (BHA and AHA is not the miracle cure for everything... at least for me). Thanks.
Wanted to hear y'all's thoughts on Majestic Pure Himalayan Salt Body Scrub to be used as a facial exfoliate. I deal with acne as a 27 year old, so I wanted to see methods of mitigating it without wrecking my budget on facial care. I've been using Cetaphil facial wash, and I adopted using the brand's moisturizer recently since I live in a dry climate now. I also don't mind taking alternative recommendation of exfoliate brand as long as it's relatively affordable.
Is CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion an OK nighttime moisturizer, or does it have one of the no-no ingredients?
OK, wow. I was thinking about establishing a skin care routine as part of my self-improvement kick. Thanks for the new thread!
I develop a real grimy sheen by midday on my forehead and the sides of my nose. I guess this common for those with oily/dry skin. I also sweat a bit on my way into work due to taking public transportation.
Usually I use water/paper-towel to try and freshen up. Are there any recommended facial wipes I could consider as an interim step, or should I just focus on overall facial care?
Happy I could be of help! RpgN
Unfortunately I'm not really knowledgeable in specific brands or products, and honestly the best way to know is to try them out yourself. Some or even most brands have tester products in their shops, so make yourself a day dedicated to purchasing your products - try a few different brands, see how it feels/looks and if there are no reactions. Make sure you don't get products that make your skin feel dry, because then it can become even oilier to "make up" for the dryness.
They are indeed different. Peels use more chemicals and go deeper inside your skin, and cleanse your skin from the inside out, remove your top layer of epidermis and excess oil, etc.I'll try and keep that in mind thank you. I do seem to be in trouble already though. It seems that some of the recommended products in the op (cetaphil and cerave) are very hard to come by in the Netherlands unless you're willing to import and pay a lot of money. The cetaphil cleanser that I linked is apparently for dry and sensitive skin only.
Looks like I have no choice but to look at my local store and make some deeper research. I found one cleanser that has natural ingredients and no fragnace etc. I'll be giving it a try.
One question popped up while making research. We've established that scrub and peeling are different, right? When I'm looking for peeling products I see many that are called face scrub peeling etc. Now this is confusing me. Are they the same thing after all?
Got a skin-related question, not necessarily skin-care related.
I'm 27, male, currently obese, and haven't really exercised or gone outdoors at all for quite a while. I'm in the process of changing the latter 3.
My skin is currently kinda "splotchy", uneven, even a little wrinkly around the nose.
Does anyone have any experience with the effects on facial skin of getting back to a normal weight and keeping up a regular exercise routine after never really having done so? I know I could just wait and see, really, but I wanna peek ahead a little, so to speak!
I do nothing, basically. Wash my face twice a day, that's it.Well, you'll probably start looking overall healthier and that might make your skin look a little more "glowy" so to speak, but it won't really help with the issues you mentioned. You're pretty much at the age where going forward you'll gradually start to see signs of aging and sun damage like fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, and loss of elasticity in the skin. What's your current skincare routine look like?
Any moisturizer that have 0% of breaking me out and feels dorsnt feel like I'm greasy?
I use Differin and it drys my skin out A LOT..but I have zero break-outs. I've been using the Differin moisturizer and it doesnt break me out and gets rid of the dryness...but I can feel it on my skin and its just icky.
I prefer to feel nothing and when I touch my face not feel greasy.
I do nothing, basically. Wash my face twice a day, that's it.
I should read up on some basic routines, I suppose.
They are indeed different. Peels use more chemicals and go deeper inside your skin, and cleanse your skin from the inside out, remove your top layer of epidermis and excess oil, etc.
A scrub is using those tiny grains(like salt particles) to physically scratch off your dead skin cells, but in my opinion they do more harm than good. They are very abrasive as mentioned here, and they do micro-scratches to your skin and can irritate it further.
This is one of the best threads I have ever read on any forum. Ever.
I have just bought some stuff based on the advice given and I will update in a few weeks.
Oily but dry, large pores in places. Don't have spots or acne, but I hate my skin.
Thanks Leona and others
try Eucerin Eczema Relief.I have eczema (dermatitis) on my face and under eyes bought about by products containing soap (SLS and stuff...) has anyone found a soap free cleanser that works for them, and removes all the dirt and grime? I'm using water only at the moment and that stops me from going gym and stuff as the sweat and dirt just gives me acne :(
Edit: Oh and I've tried Cetaphil's products, a no go for me :(
Does anyone have any insight into South Korean skincare? I'm really intrigued by the idea of oil cleansing followed by a water-based cleanser.
Right now I'm just cleansing and using light SPF moisturizer, but I feel like I could be doing more for my face.
In your case, you can use a oil-reducing, pore-minimizing toner like the Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner and follow up with a light SPF like the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen. Depending on your oiliness level, that might be enough moisture to get you through the day.
Using a 5% benzoyl peroxide cream at night like the Rugby brand is a good idea, too. It'll make your acne ancient history.
Does anyone have any insight into South Korean skincare? I'm really intrigued by the idea of oil cleansing followed by a water-based cleanser.
Right now I'm just cleansing and using light SPF moisturizer, but I feel like I could be doing more for my face.
I just did my first 15% peel today after getting noticeable results from a 10% peel.Anyone have any experience with TCA peels? Also what is the best treatment for ice pick scars and deeper scarsn? (BHA and AHA is not the miracle cure for everything... at least for me). Thanks.
Did you do it yourself? If so do you mind sharing how you did it? Such as how long left on, what do you wash it off with, any products used after etc. What sort of noticeable results did you see as well?I just did my first 15% peel today after getting noticeable results from a 10% peel.