Reddit mentions: The best after sun skin care

Oh, duh, I totally missed the last part of your post. Hm. I used the gel and the gel-cream myself for awhile. But I switched recently since it wasn't really doing anything for me. There's a lot of great alternatives. Some along the same vein that aren't too expensive:

Clinique Moisture Surge 72 -- I wanted to like this one because it's so similar, but it made me break out a bit. Great texture/feel though. A little on the pricey end.

Trader Joe's Gel Moisturizer -- Super cheap at $9! Great gel moisturizer for the price.

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion -- I bought this one recently and I really like it. It's lightweight and sensitive-skin friendly. They also have a gel version.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum -- Although this is a serum, it's a really thick gel serum so it's almost like a gel moisturizer. I use this in the summer with sunscreen and find it provides plenty of hydration.

Those should all have 0 to little smell since I'm also fragrance sensitive.

For PP care (uncomplicated vaginal birth, 1st degree tear) I used Depends Adult Diapers (maybe 20? Had a few left over), Dermoplast (the blue can!!!), Tucks Pads, and made padsicles (20ish) before hand (extra large maxi pads, alo vera gel, alcohol free witch hazel, a spattering of tea tree oil, pop in freezer). Hands down would recommend. My hospital didn't send me home with any supplies so I'm glad I went ahead and got some "just in case" items before hand. The adult diapers were pretty much like wearing comfy granny panties, not at all "diaper feeling" like I thought they'd be, and I could pop a padsicle in every few hours easy peasy without worrying about ruining underpants or leaking everywhere. Once the Depends needed to be changed out I'd just trash the whole thing and start fresh. No clean up - 10/10.

Pricing everything out I've listed (lazily) on Amazon my "kit" would be around $80, but you can find these things for much cheaper in CVS or your local drug store. Looking at the quantities included in your kit I'm thinking you'd have to buy additional products anyway (more pads for sure, more briefs most likely, and I'm not sure how easy it is to clean the compresses but the padsicles are awesome and disposable, major plus in my book). I'm not sure it's as great a kit as it looks at first glance.

ETA - I didn't need these for PP care but I do love having chux for the kiddo. I have a few in the diaper bag and lay them on nasty public changing tables before I lay down his changing pad for an extra layer of protection (and so I don't drag a dirty pad back into the diaper bag).

I’m in love with this box! Pretty sure I’ll use up everything. This is the dry/light/pigmentation variation.
Manyo Factory ultra moist spa ampoule $30: I’m especially excited for this. It’s a watery cream-gel consistency, and the packaging is so pretty. Ingredients are awesome and it’s free from silicones. I JUST finished the Mizon black snail aio cream from my last box, and this will be a good replacement for it!
http://manyo-factory.com/en/shop/product/ultra-moist-spa-ultra-uvlazhniaiushchaia-spa-essentsiia-s-morskimi-mineralami

Holika Holika Shower Gel $10: Also super excited about the shower gel. It will be great for summer, and the bottle is huge.
https://www.amazon.com/Holika-Aloe-92-Shower-Ounce/dp/B00LAW2JII

The Saem Gold Snail Bar $10: Smells amazing, and will at least be good as a fancy hand soap in the guest bath if it’s not good on my skin.
https://www.amazon.com/SAEM-Gold-snail-bar-100g/dp/B00UN3YWW6

Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Mist $15: I haven’t heard the best stuff about this facial mist, but I’m glad to at least be able to try it for myself without paying full price!
https://tonymoly.us/products/bunny-pocket-mist

NOT pictured bc I forgot, is a Missha triple eyeshadow $8. Pretty sure the shade is Browny Pink (label isn’t in English), but each box may be different.
https://www.misshaus.com/index.php/shop/makeup/triple-shadow.html

SNP Diamond Brightening Ampoule Mask $3 - no silicones but has alcohol as the 5th ingredient, so this will be in the back-up stash.
https://us.memebox.com/product/4029/diamond-brightening-ampoule-mask

RE:CIPE Slowganic sheet mask $2 - Tangerine - No alcohol or silicones, does contain fragrance.
https://www.beauteque.com/re-cipe-slowganic-mask-sheet-tangerine/

Your hair reminds me of mine! I have some product recommendations.

I recommend sticking to sulfate free shampoos and silicone free conditioners.

Moisturize like crazy! Do a deep conditioning treatment weekly or every 2 weeks. I recommend Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque. Adding olive oil is a good idea, too, as recommended on the packaging.

Find a really moisturizing conditioner. I love Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose from Whole Foods. Lots of curlies swear by Sally Beauty Supply's version of Paul Mitchell's The Conditioner from Sally.

Use a good leave-in. I recommend Kinky Curly Knot Today or As I Am's Leave-in. Apply a palmful of this on soaking wet hair after washing.

To reduce frizz, I apply 100% aloe vera at this point: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00013YZ0C?pc_redir=1396656283&robot_redir=1

Then use your styling product! I've been using a TINY bit of Kinky Curly Curling Custard. I like my curls to stay soft and big so I only use like a dime-sized amount. If you use too much you may end up with some crunch or stickiness.

Good luck! This is just a starting point to give you an idea of what to look for. Trial and error is the way to do it. Pick up some products and get to it!

What helped me a ton is watching tutorials on YouTube. Check out Waterlily716, HeyFranHey, SunkissAlba and Naptural85, for starters!

You sound a lot like me, I had perfect skin before I turned 20, now a few years later I too am taking spironolactone 100 mg. I also look pale and tired haha. I see you're using phloretin CF, that has a lot of alcohol in it. Have you considered CE Ferulic? Similar price point I believe. I hate cerave/cetaphil, I use Elta foaming facial cleanser once a day (in the AM I use bioderma sensibio micellar h2o). For looking "poreless" not really but something that has helped a lot is biologique recherche p50 lotion. It is an active so you can't go too hard, but I love it. I also use prescription tazorac, a retinoid. What helps my skin stay hydrated is using many layers of mostly Asian Beauty products, ones that contain aloe, propolis, hyaluronic acid, snail mucin, etc. and spraying rose water in between. If you're interested in specifics let me know! I will say my favorites are the vita propolis ampoule, this aloe gel, this sake toner, and this snail essence

Dr. Lin Daily Hydrating Gel is a popular one. It's not 100% aloe, but I've used it and it looks just like aloe vera gel (no fragrance, totally clear, gel texture), which makes me believe it's mostly aloe. Aloe vera alone isn't very hydrating, so this moisturizer has hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help add some moisture to your skin. It's pretty lightweight.

Holika Holika 99% Aloe Soothing Gel is another popular one.

If you don't like those, I will say that aloe vera is really really easy to grow at home :)

I love aloe vera as much as the next person but honestly I found an after sun lotion, like this, does the best job.

Good luck!!

Rave: ALOE VERA GEL! This is so simple, but I've been using it the last week and it has been SO effective in hydrating my Tretinoin-ravaged dry skin. I got the purest bottled version I could find on Amazon (this one) and the results have been pretty dramatic. The best part is it sinks into the skin and doesn't leave that tacky feeling that blue sunburn aloe vera gel does.

You cleanse first and then moisturize. You want a gentle cleanser, possibly from a brand considered safe: Cetaphil, Vanicream, Aveeno, CeraVe.

And a no-frill moisturizer, perhaps from one of the brands above (I'll add to the list The Ordinary Normal Moisturizing Factors, First Aid Beauty Face Moisturizer). I'd suggest Vanicream Lite Lotion, it's supposed to be light and I haven't seen too many people have bad things to say about it. People with oily skin also use aloe gels. There's Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel, or Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Gel.

And if you care about anti-aging in the long run, add a sunscreen step for the AM. I suggest Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence or Suncover SPF 30 if you can get it (they don't ship to the Americas atm). If you have oily skin and find the sunscreen on top of the moisturizer makes you too oily or you like to save time, you can even skip the moisturizer in the morning, just wash and put sunscreen on your face if that works for you. And moisturize in the evening.

Adding in Holika Holika 99% Aloe Soothing Gel! It's enormous, cheap, and incredibly soothing and cooling. At first I just used it if I got too much sun or wind, but now I've started integrating it into my daily routine, and my skin is loving it! It gives a nice, fresh cooling sensation when it goes on, then dries matte without any stickiness and helps keep redness at bay.

The issues:
Type of acne on face: big pores, papules and blackheads
Type of acne on shoulders: whiteheads, blackheads

Skin type:
Combination Skin Profile

• sometimes it depends on the weather (more dry in winter months, more oily in summer months)
  
• pores are larger in the t-zone and cheeks.
  
  Current routine:
  AM: Acne.org Cleanser, Natursense Aloe Vera Gel, testing out some spf 30-50 lotions.. was using Nivea Creme for awhile, but it is too heavy.
  Makeup: IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream with SPF 50+
  PM: Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water (if necessary), same as AM routine, plus Aczone (dapsone) Gel 7.5%
  Occasional (every other day): Daily Concepts Your Facial Micro Scrubber, Origins Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser
  Occasional (2x month): Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask, Body Prescriptions Tea Tree Soothing & hydrating Peel-Off Facial Mask
  
  How long:
  Acne.org Cleanser June 2017-present
  Natursense Aloe Vera Gel August 2017-present
  Aczone (dapsone) Gel 7.5% June 2016-present
  IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ May 2017-present
  Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water January 2018-present
  Daily Concepts Your Facial Micro Scrubber March 2018-present
  [Origins Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser](https://www.sephora.com/product/ginzing-refreshing-scrub-cleanser-P386197?skuId=1596527&keyword=Origins Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser) January 2018-present
  Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask May 2017-present
  Body Prescriptions Tea Tree Soothing & hydrating Peel-Off Facial Mask January 2018-present
  
  Anything New:
  I can’t find a good spf lotion, I was using Clinique Pep-Start Daily UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 50 for awhile in 2017, but was recommended Nivea Creme later in the year. The lotion change hasn’t really affected my concerns (papules, blackheads, and large pores).
  
  Location:
  Southeast Michigan

Skin Type: Sensitive/Dry/ | Country/Climate I'm in: Northern Indiana, USA | Top Skin Concern: Pigmentation/Texture

I'm specifically looking for help with CosRX's A-Sol. Does it bring stuff to the surface of your skin? I've had really good luck with CoxRX products, so I figured I'd give this one a shot. While I don't usually have many "active" breakouts, I do have some pimples that seem to be under the surface of my skin on the left side of my face (lower cheek). There's no bumps, but they look like small pimples. They've been there for ages.

I tried the A-Sol on my right cheek, where there's no pimples or other discoloration - it's like the most "normal" part of my face lol. There was no reaction. I used on my whole face after a couple of days (I know, I suck and will never not test for at least two weeks again), and it didn't hurt, didn't itch, tingle, make me red - nothing. But now I'm having these pimples erupting on the left side of my face (right around where the under the surface pimples are) as well as on my forehead, which has the same kind of spots.

My skin doesn't hurt. It is a bit more red than normal and perhaps a bit itchy in some spots, but nothing super unusual. The only unusual thing is the breakouts. So my question (god, I'm so sorry for the wall of text) is if A-Sol brings stuff to the surface so that it can heal, and perhaps that's what I'm experiencing? I've stopped using it and scaled down to my pre-AB routine (black african shea butter for cleanser and aloe vera after) in case I'm actively doing myself damage. I was using it in the morning and at night, which I think might also have been too much. My AB routine is below in case it helps. I would use the A-Sol right after the cleanser and before the Hada Labo.

Thank you for any help!

Current Routine/Products I'm Using:

AM

• ACWELL pH 5.5 Cleanser
  
  
• Hada Labo Rohto Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion
  
  
• Pure Aloe Vera Gel
  
  
• Kao Curél Intensive Moisture Care Face Cream
  
  PM
  
  
• Same as AM but sometimes with a sheet mask or Mizon Snail Recovery Gel
  
  

Question! So right now my routine is oil cleanse, regular cleanse, Hada Labo lotion, Kate Somerville serum, Dr. Jart Cream. I want to incorporate this Aloe into my routine but I don't know when to put it! I also don't know when to put my Differin cream on my chin... any suggestions? Thank you! Also, I've been diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis/eczema. Anyone have this problem/know any good products for it? Thanks! :)

No problem.

I had some issues where I kept changing something in it and messing all my progress up. Been doing much better now that I realized I was the problem. Seems like a lot in writing, but it really isn't much.
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AM:

• Wash hands
  
  
• Wash face with Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser gently using kojac sponge
  
  
• Pat dry with washcloth
  
  
• Apply Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera with a cotton square/circle
  
  
• After shaking to mix, pat on CeraVe Moisturizing Cream to which I had previously added almost .5 fl oz/15mL of 100% pure tea tree oil. (I think I read that it should be no more than 10% tea tree oil.) Last time I used Now tea tree oil but I have also used Jason.
  
  
• Wait a while and sunscreen before going out, added to help scarring. Not sure if the one I had been using was good for my skin though so I won't put a brand here.
  
  I mainly use the kojac sponge because it cuts down on me picking the flacky skin off my face which tended to be the gateway to me picking acne or peeling off scabs.
  
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  PM:
  
  (I do my face wash last step in the shower even though places tend to recommend against it because of the heat; if I turned up the heat a lot during my shower, I turn it down to wash my face. It seemed to me that I used more heat in the sink after showering since my hands can stand heat better than the rest of my body.)
  
  
• Wash face and neck with Hado Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam (Harsher so I prefer it at night.)
  
  
• Pat dry with towel before drying any other part of my body. (I go face, hair, upper back, rest of me and don't lay a towel on my back after showering since that seemed to cause acne.)
  
  
• Apply Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera with a cotton square/circle
  
  
• After shaking to mix, pat on Differin Gel
  
  
• Pat on same CeraVe Moisturizing Cream as above to face and neck.
  
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  Shower details:
  
  I use shampoo/conditioner that doesn't contain sulfates. I know my one friend realized that sulfates in her shampoo were likely what was causing her back to break out. I use this which is expensive but it lasts me a year even though I tend to overuse it.
  
  I also wash in the following order: shampoo, conditioner (leave in), private areas with water, wash my hands with my body soap (Dr. Bronner's), then my shoulders/back before any other part since that seemed to cut down on back acne as well. Last, in order, I wash my armpits, groin (not the inside of genitals, I mean my groin pit?? [Where my leg bends] I cover my genitals to keep soap out of that area.), feet. Then I rinse out the conditioner and do my face wash routine.
  
  Edit: Also forgot to mention that I avoid letting soap sit on my skin. Trial and error seems to show that that causes me to breakout as well so I rinse it off as I go.
  
  I don't change my pillowcase every night but I flip them. I have two pillows I sleep on and I sleep once on each before changing the pillowcase.
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  I would definitely recommend changing one thing or adding one thing at a time and patch testing if you can.
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  ETA: If your acne is severe, I'd still recommend a dermatologist when you can go. Or maybe talking to your primary doctor even. My HRT prescriber, for my acne, prescribed me Doxycycline and Tretinoin at one point. I don't use either, currently, but you can try using a non-dermatologist if you don't have any other option.
  
  Edit2: Clarified some minor things.

For loose skin, I recommend this:

• Exfoliate daily with exfoliating gloves.
  
• Keeping your skin moisturized is a main key, I recommend applying either aloe vera (gel) daily or a body butter with aloe vera. This is because Aloe Vera aids the elasticity in the skin via the collagen.
  
• And you can take collagen peptides orally.
  
  Those things will keep the skin firm throughout the process, like they'll be extra skin BUT it'll be firm and not saggy. It'll keep shrinking and won't be as unpleasing to the eye. Good luck and keep up the good work!!!

i am a male and i use to have very similar problems like you around my cheek areas. I literally tried every moisturizer i could to see if anything helped. I started using oil cleansing with almond oil which softened up the problem but my skin would still crack up. Through trial and research i have managed to control dermatitis for now. I have replaced my daily moisturizer with a mixture of argan oil and aloe vera gel. I use this twice a day(morning after i wake up and night after dinner). The good thing is that i don't even feel the mixture on my skin and it has helped soothing my skin immensly. I am not sure if it will work for u but u can give it a try. You can use any aloe vera gel and argan oil u wish but make sure they are good quality. I personally use this two:
https://www.amazon.com/Amara-Organics-Aloe-Organic-Pressed/dp/B00WRN3TBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487034533&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=aloe+vera+gel&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/PURA-DOR-Moroccan-Argan-Organic/dp/B004Z209HS/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1487034548&sr=1-4&keywords=argan+oil

One thing you need to add ASAP is a sunscreen since chemical exfoliants cause photosensitivity. There are soooo many recommendations on the sub, in the sidebar and megathreads and casual threads, I'd recommend you sit down and try and find something that sounds like it fits your needs. (: For facial redness, aloe vera is great (I use this brand ) and it also helps with texture as well~

Haven't done it yet, but gonna leave a placeholder! (and a product list of what I hope to use - will change if I get spontaneous)

Products

Face:

Moisturiser is simple rich moisturiser, aloe vera gel as primer

Garnier BB (light)

Maybelline dream touch lumi concealer (ivory)

Collection 2000 mineral foundation (light-medium)

Natural collection blush

MUA setting spray

Eyes:

MUA clear mascara for taming unruly brows

MUA eye primer

MUA smokin' eyeshadow palette

No7 pencil eyeliner - waterline (black)

MUA gel liner - wings (black)

17 doll'd up mascara (black)

Lips:

Revlon colourburst matte balm in "showy" (220)

[EDIT] - added links for the curious.

[EDIT 2] - out of curiosity i added up the price, £69.87. Even drugstore gets expensive :/

If you burn fast, apply the sunblock (that isn't expired) every 30 mins or so.
Even if it says it will last x amount of hours, apply extra anyway.
After you get out of the water, dry up and re-apply sunscreen.
Also if your body is under the water but you didn't tanning lotion on, don't think you're safe. The UV rays penetrate through the water so you'll still get burned

After tanning, buy 99.7% pure aloe vera gel.
Not the crap from walmart or cvs like banana boat or other genetic brands.
Get the real stuff from amazon.
I get this one for only 12 dollars and it instantly gets rid of minor sun burns.
I highly recommend it, or a similar product like it. it lasts a long time!
Put it in the fridge so it feels extra cool when applied.

You sound like you're having the same problem that I had and what I've found is - the less product I use on my hair, the better my hair behaves.

I know you've mentioned having 3c hair, my hair has several textures 3c-4b, maybe 4c; however, I recently stopped using the "hair-typing" for product/style suggestions because my hair doesn't behave the way most people's hair behaves who appear to have a similar texture as me.

Now, I say you sound like me because if I hadn't figured all of this out sooner, I would have been on a medicated dandruff shampoo.

You know how there's the myth that our hair is more dry than that of "white-textured" hair? Well, that's not necessarily true. What I've noticed is this, my hair is kinky - and springy/coily in the back - yet, my scalp does in fact produce oil. That is why I cannot use the same products most people in the 4s can. My daughter, who isn't really considered black other than me being her mother, has 3a hair, and she cannot use any hair product meant for black hair either - it makes her hair frizzy.

I already knew this about my daughter's hair - she's 14 now and doesn't use any product on her hair at all, save for a Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine leave in - because it makes her hair worse. She only had to start using Garnier Fructis a couple of months ago because she bleached and dyed her hair blue, and the length of her hair goes to the top of her butt, so it gets dry at the ends. Now me, I went through different brands of creams etc because we are "supposed to "infuse" moisture into our hair, and "lock" it in so that it doesn't dry it. However, my hair always ended up frizzy and I ended up with dandruff. That's when I looked into what dandruffs actually were - my natural oils were being sort of "clogged" on my scalp by my product.

Now, I wash/condition my hair with either Ogx shampoo and conditions or recently I started using Garnier's new Whole blends line shampoo and conditioner. After washing my hair and wringing it out to dry in the shower, I use this She Moisture conditioner as a leave in, and this apricot oil I ordered from Amazon - that's all the product I use.

I don't use any combs in my hair - finger combing/detangling both in the shower and while I'm setting it. And I mostly set it in twist - about 8-ish or so all over my head. By finger combing it, I don't disturb my natural curl pattern, and I've learned that my curls stretch and/or loosen really easily. Just pulling my hair back into a hair tie can sort of "straighten" my hair - and remember, my hair has the appearance of most 4s, with 3c from the middle of my ear down.

Now, if during the week I get lazy and don't twist my hair one night and/or sleep without tying it down, I'll rejuvenate my curls with aloe vera gel and twisting it back in larger chunks - no more than five this time. This is something I discovered by chance. If my hair feels "dry", I'll use a tad bit of the same Shea Moisture leave in, or I'll use this one, but since this one has more of an "oily" feel, I tend to not use it as often. For the aloe vera gel, I'm using the rest of my TJ's aloe vera I have left over from the summer from getting burned.

My hair looks as professional as I want it to. When I take my twists out the next morning, my curls are well defined, bouncy, pliable, and soft to the touch. However, if I get lazy and/or have those days in which I don't want to deal with my curls - like an extremely humid day - I part my hair like I do when i'm setting it for twist - one in the front where my "bangs" are, two sections behind both ears, and two - four sections in the back. After twisting those sections, I'll twist them into bigger "twists" and pin them in the middle of my hair and pinning my bangs up to the side behind my ear. EVERYONE thinks I've done something fancy, when in fact, it's the easiest hairstyle I wear.

Everything i do to my hair is easy, low maintenance and pretty health - I know it's health because I bleached my hair a year ago, touched the bleach up at my scalp in August, and dyed the top of my head pink and blue.

This may or may not work for you, but I suspect that with you having dandruff, your issues are similar to mine and you produce more oil on your scalp than you realize.

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Edit: Added link

Edit 2: Apparently TJ's have changed their formula, which I didn't know. The bottle of aloe vera I have is different and unscented; I'm not sure if you can still find it because I haven't actually looked for it :(

I heard this is really good, it’s on my shopping list. But I’ve not tried it yet. I’ve sebderm on my eyebrows and it definitely calms the area. You can also try the fresh aloe Vera plant which I’m using now.
I’m also trying out raw honey mask recommended by here few days ago which you put on three hour per day. I know it’s a long time but I don’t know if there’s any use yet. But it’s very itchy during the three hours. I managed to put it through tho.
I also take supplement which is probiotics and fish oil which has omega 3 and it also helps!
There’s a post about how she treats her sebderm with lotrimin ultra. I also got it yesterday and hope it works.
So my routine is:

• Honey mask at night three hours
  -am: aloe Vera
  -pm: aloe Vera underneath lotrimin ultra
  
  Remember to stay away from hydrocortisone cream. I learn my lesson the hard way even I only used it for three- four days. Immediately got a super bad flare up after I stopped for 2 days. My another dermatologist told me Eyebrow and eye area are extremely sensitive.
  I hope it helps. I’m also battling with sebderm.

>A product that calls itself an "aloe gel" that only has like 1% aloe isn't going to do jack

*checks bottle in cabinet* ...crap.

Threads like this one is why I love Reddit, you learn something useful in areas you wouldn't normally even think about. I did a little searching, first going to Amazon, and you'll see marketing in full effect. This one advertises 100% gel. Not 100% aloe, just that the product is completely in gel form. And this article looked at several shelf brands, including the one in the previous link, and found no Aloe Vera whatsoever. I guess it shouldn't upset me, since before reading this thread I though Aloe was just a cooling gel that felt nice on a burn. But now that I know it's actually supposed to do something...

I don't shave my ahem, but I'm male and shave my facey-bits. I've had issues with razorburn for years, and I finally discovered that, of all things, Banana Boat after sun lotion is a great shaving cream. (Even stranger, the first five ingredients are the same as sensitive face scrubs. I started using it in place of soap to wash my face when I discovered that my jaw felt clean after shaving. No more oily skin as my face tries to recover from being dried out by soap. Fewer breakouts. I love the stuff!)

No, I don't work for Banana Boat or Amazon, but here is the stuff I use:

Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Lotion Pump 16 Ounce (473ml) (3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMPBQWI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_LJWgzS1QnuYkp

Hi there!

I just wanted to let you know that Automod has removed your comment because it contains an Amazon referral link, which we don't allow in the sub.

Could you please edit the URL so that everything from (and including) "tag=" is removed? That way, the product page will still be visible - but no one can make a profit from the link. Here's the tag-free URL for an easy copy & paste:

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You should post this on r/veganbeauty but I haven't had much of a routine lately. My face has been breaking out ever since I went vegan a few years ago. Nothing seems to be working except for eating tons of salads and staying away from sugars and oils so maybe it's just hormones.
I use diluted ACV as a toner after I shower and treat pimples with diluted tea tree oil sometimes. Everyday I spray my body with this sun spray as well bc I'm pale and live in the south and it's the best!

Thanks for such a detailed response - I really appreciate all the info.

I may follow your lead and jump into a few nights a week since I would love the purge to be over sooner than later!

Re: aloe and niacinamide - unfortunately I think both of those don't work for me. I've tried one type of aloe (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XTTFI6K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title) and within minutes had a burning red mess all over my face. As for niacinamide, I've tried two kinds and overnight with both had about twice the CC's I did before.

I will follow your progress closely - you are an inspiration!

Gladly! 🤗

SHEA BUTTER LOTION RECIPE

Aloe Vera Gel

Shea Butter

Almond Oil

Jojoba Oil

Glycerin

Organic Cocoa Butter 1 lb.

Organic Grapefruit Essential Oil 1 oz.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil



SHEA BUTTER 1/3RD OF THE JAR ABOVE OR 11-12 OZ.

COCOA BUTTER ABOUT 1/3RD OF THE SHEA BUTTER AMT OR 4 OZ (1/4 LB).

ALL OILS, GRAPEFRUIT, GLYCERIN AND ALOE 1/3RD OF BOTTLE  (2-3 OZ)
EXCEPT YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL ABOUT 20 DROPS.

MELT SHEA BUTTER AND COCOA BUTTER TOGETHER IN DOUBLE BOILER. STIR FREQUENTLY.

THEN POUR INTO BIG MIXING BOWL, ADD REST OF THE INGREDIENTS.

MIX WELL.

THEN POUR INTO JARS AND LET SIT IN FRIDGE OVERNIGHT AND YOU ARE DONE! =D

** takes about 2-3 hours to return to room temperature. Smaller jars get colder faster so you wouldn't have to wait overnight.

MAKES ABOUT TWO 11 OZ JARS

As an avid sunsman, let me recommend this whole-heartedly: http://www.amazon.com/Banana-Boat-After-Aloe-16oz/dp/B000P9IE54


It doesn't matter the brand, I've used generics before with great success. Anything that is gel + aloe with as little additives beyond that is what you want.

Have you tried pure Aloe to help soothe it? I reached out to ScA when I was having a bad skin reaction to a medication and they recommended using that to help.

Here's the amazon link to the product I purchased.

I hope you feel better soon!

I love the fact that there are quality brands that do lovely packaging--not so much in purchasing for me, but I've made a couple of gift baskets and it really makes a difference in presentation. Would much rather have this in a gift basket than say anything from Cosrx.

Personally, I use after-sun lotion twice a day for my hands only (even in winter). I tried lots of different creams when I got a minor case of dermatitis through work, but after-sun with aloe vera is the most effective. Sounds like it could be worth a try, as my fingers were cracked and dry aswell, but cleared up completely within two weeks of use.


EDIT: This is one I use.

Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel! There are two different versions: fresh and moisture. I buy it from Credithink on Amazon who are a very reliable seller. Love it!
https://www.amazon.com/Soothing-Gel-Type-Moisturizing-Refreshing-Hypoallergenic/dp/B073S3XWY6?th=1&psc=1

dark spot corrector w hydroquinone

salux towel

dove body wash

bio oil

rose hip oil

aloe vera gel


I also use retin a 0.25 but not every night

I’ve been doing this little routine every night after a shower for like 2 weeks and I see a slight difference but i don’t know. In the day time I use
sunscreen what to do???? A girl just want to wear cute clothes this summer without all these dark spots

Here's the link to the subs skincare wiki: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction: it will have all the information to start your routine

Personally as a oily & dehydrated skin, you can a similar skincare routine I use.

Am:

Cerave foming facial cleanser
Witch hazel (I suggest alcohol free, typically alcohol is overdrying & causes more oil to be produced.)
Aloe Vera- it's use it to help hydrate the skin without being acne causing (Don't buy with menthol, it's to overdrying long term & can cause sensitization.)
Cerave lotion
Spf of 50 (It'll help hyperpigmention (dark marks left from acne) from staying & helping to fade them away. You'll will have to reapply from working out & every two hours to keep off the hyperpigmention.

Pm:

Oil cleanse
Cerave foming facial cleanser
Witch hazel (you may find that using twice a day may be too much, you may want to experiment.)
Aloe Vera
Cerave lotion

Link for aloe vera I use, just to save you time for finding aloe vera that doesn't have menthol:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012YFWSUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yRMQCb3EVHXHK

Im happy to hear! cool!

Also in my hair products I ditched all moouse, or hair gel etc etc.
Now I just simply use some moisturizer that is non comedogenic
(https://www.amazon.com/Differin-Balancing-Moisturizer-4-Ounce/dp/B01MDKGOYB/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510351051&sr=8-2&keywords=differin+moisturizer)

And I use this amazing Aloe Gel Cold Press
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WRN3TBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

That way I avoid anything on the hair scalp that could drip down to the forehead causing clogs or irritation. ;)
Glad to help!

Jojoba is my staple oil that I turn to time and time again. So gentle and moisturising, I've used it on all my babies too.

Aloe vera I bought is here (hope link works) http://www.amazon.com/Amara-Organics-Aloe-Organic-Pressed/dp/B00WRN3TBU

It says aloe vera gel but it's really more of a liquid. I love this stuff.

oh I didn't give you the link. I do that often...also with email attachments. Anyways, I would try the third one. If you have arrowroot powder, maybe use that instead of cornstarch. Arrowroot is really good for you and it's mentioned in fantasy books sometimes which makes it cool. Here's the 99 percent aloe I buy. All the preservatives are natural http://www.amazon.com/Aloe-Vera-Gel-Irritated-Sunburned/dp/B00KRJPE00/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464758479&sr=8-1&keywords=99+aloe+vera


http://www.brokeandhealthy.com/diy-homemade-lotion-3-recipes-for-3-textures

Yeah! In the mornings I wash my face with cold water and while it's little damp I use liquid aloe. It usually sinks in about couple of minutes and I use couple drops of oil to "seal it in" and sunscreen.


At night I wash. Use hyaluronic acid from trader joes and the gel kind. This takes a little longer to completely absorb but I wait till it's 90% absorbed and then use argon oil to seal it in.

Liquid like consistency: https://www.amazon.com/Amara-Organics-Aloe-Organic-Pressed/dp/B00WRN3TBU

More gel like: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Aloe-Vera-Gel-XANTHAN/dp/B00XTTFI6K/ref=pd_cp_194_1?pd_rd_w=wrmJv&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=4YQ9432FW8FFF3WSBXBC&pd_rd_r=3d90f776-7bf7-11e9-998e-fb353035c346&pd_rd_wg=NN1QC&pd_rd_i=B00XTTFI6K&refRID=4YQ9432FW8FFF3WSBXBC&th=1

There were a bunch of product recommendations for the Holika Holika 99% Aloe Soothing Gel in the gift thread the other day. Definitely looking forward to buying it. But you might not get it in time so I would recommend using a heavy moisturizer and drinking lots of water!

American here! I get SebaMed from Amazon. I order hyaluronic acid from The Ordinary. Pure aloe vera gel is also available on Amazon, but around here I can usually just find aloe vera on sale by the cut leaf, and you know for sure that’s pure haha.

I know a lot of our acne is hormonal, but i noticed a huge difference when I switched my cleaning products.

I tried every product for years and they didn't stop acne, maybe helped limit it but never fully gone (on or off birth control).

But now I use black soap with ash daily. After, I use pure aloe on my skin and for the first time I know of, my skin is almost clear. The only break outs are the nasty jawline hormone ones, but they're less and smaller.

I also started sleeping with a tshirt over my pillowcase, which I change at least once a week (some do it daily).

Birth control that lowers testosterone also helps, as well as some things people have mentioned about diet.

Edit: soap and aloe

this stuff is AMAZING for your skin! You will never need another moisturizer!

Holika Holika has an aloe gel that I've seen recommended a lot in /r/Asianbeauty.

Also want to say... Moisturize! Like a lot. Your skin heals so much better if it's well moisturized.

I’ve started using this Aloe Vera Gel as part of my routine (after toner, before serums and moisturizers, although I have no real clue if that’s the best order for things) AM and PM and I swear it’s helped soothe some of the redness.

I use this one from Green Leaf Naturals. I have super sensitive/dry skin, and I mix it with sesame oil as a moisturizer. Been using it for a long time! It's 99% aloe vera with very few preservatives.

Rave: well I've come full circle. I started out using only this aloe vera gel as a moisturizer. It really improved my skin but I decided I should get a "real" moisturizer. So I started a several months long journey in which I discovered that almost no moisturizers work on me. So now I'm back to using just aloe during the day and my skin is looking a lot better.

Thanks, that stood out to me as well. I think I will try this: https://www.amazon.com/Amara-Organics-Aloe-Organic-Pressed/dp/B00WRN3TBU/

I know you said you tend to stay away from gel, but I actually use this pure aloe vera with or without my hair dryer to style my hair. I have a pixie cut that I am growing out, so I too want it out of my face! I'm not sure how this will play with your seb derm, but it certainly has no alcohol in it! My hair really likes it too.

I cannot recommend this product strongly enough - it's soothing, moisturizing, and if applied early and frequently enough can help prevent peeling.

someone once recommended on here 100% organic Aloe Vera . I too recommend .

If you have scars, halving lemon juice with this stuff fades them surprisingly well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128PJ7T4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_m0bnzbQJWHEWA

My favorite is this one from Amara Organics.

would this pure aloe vera be okay ? I live in the UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aloe-Vera-Pure-500ml-Dermatologically/dp/B00SGJWOE2

or this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Naturals-100-Pure-Aloe/dp/B0128PJ7T4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1524924795&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=pure+aloe+vera&psc=1

Hey guys I'm looking to purchase some aloe vera gel and came across Seven Minerals brand.
https://www.amazon.com/BEST-Aloe-Vera-Gel-Moisturizer/dp/B00XTTFI6K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8

Is it worth it?

I'm in the UK and struggling to find any highstreet shops that sell hydrocolloid bandages. Do you know if mighty patch is a good brand? They are kinda costly from amazon so I don't want to waste my money on a bad product.


>I also use raw aloe on my face, which is naturally antiseptic and healing.

Something like this?

>I don’t know your skin type or what your focused on fixing but this is some stuff that I think really helps me

I don't really know it either. It's not super oily and it's not super dry. It's kind of prone to irritation though, like I can never really have hot water on my face.

I just want to fix it all. Blackheads, big pores, red spots...

I use this stuff from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Leaf-Naturals-Aloe-8-Ounce/dp/B0105T6QXK/ref=sr_1_4_a_it.

Organic Aloe Vera Gel 12oz For Skin, Face, Acne, Sunburn, Hair - 99.75% Organic Cold Pressed Aloe Vera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRJPE00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gPJ0AbDMA2PBA

Same routine as me except I use a 5% salicylic acid at both AM and PM. I've also added peppermint oil to my OCM mix. I also use vaseline over my entire face just before I go to bed. This stuff is also a godsend

Oh snap. Here’s a link to some Aloe Vera:

https://www.amazon.com/Aloe-Vera-Gel-Organic-Sunburn/dp/B00KRJPE00

I just use soap and moisturize with jojoba oil and aloe.

Wtf dude, that is a burn. How did the lady waxing you manage to fuck it up so bad? Put some pure liquid aloe vera in the fridge to cool it and apply a cool compress of it for a few days. In the night moisturize with vitamin e oil to prevent scarring.

I bought a bottle from amazon and have been using it to heal flareups. I only use it at night before I sleep. I use it alongside with Aveeno, like a massive glob, rub that in, and then slather my hands (that's where my eczema is) with the aloe. It's really liquidy, but dries quickly. Then, I immediately put on cotton gloves to trap the moisture in. If my eczema is really bad, aka can't touch water without internally crying inside, then I wear the gloves + aloe + lotion combo during the day as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012YFWSUS/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_8XfyDb4WGG5QH