Reddit mentions: The best bath soaps

Sorry in advance for the length of my comment but speaking from personal experience, your acne could be caused by fungus/yeast, not bacteria. It's called Malassezia Yeast and we all have it on our skin, but it can cause issues when it becomes overgrown. This overgrowth is called Pityrosporum folliculitis and looks almost identical to other forms of acne.

Other evidence that points towards fungus is the fact that you're breaking out on other parts of your body. The fungus spreads easily, especially if you give it a nice environment to thrive, like sweaty workouts!

I had perfect skin until I was about 22, and suddenly developed acne on my face, chest, and back. It was so bizarre and none of the traditional acne treatments were helping because, as I later figured out, most products are geared towards bacterial breakouts, including benzoyl peroxide. In fact, overuse of these products can cause fungus/yeast to take over the balance and cause all sorts of issues!

So, after months of research I came to the conclusion that I did indeed have fungal acne, so I started a routine to combat it. I was desperate at first, so I bought an anti-dandruff shampoo (because dandruff is commonly caused by fungus). [This one is great because its SLS free!]
(https://www.amazon.com/Regenepure-Shampoo-Treatment-Supports-Growth/dp/B0032FSDOA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485317432&sr=8-1&keywords=dr.+regenepure) In the shower, I slathered it all all over my face and body, let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinsed it off. All of the breakouts started disappearing overnight, literally.

I felt strange using shampoo on my face so I decided to do more research and discovered that zinc is an amazing natural antifungal. So, I purchased this bar of soap, which contains 2% Pyrithione Zinc (an antimicrobial) and it was also very effective. I only use that about every three days now, and only on my body, because I have super sensitive skin and it is too drying for my face.

For my face, I now use Curology because they offer Zinc Pyrithione as an ingredient! My current formulation is .25% Zinc Pyrithione, 1% Clindamycin, and 4% Niacinamide and it is AMAZING. I'm now free of any and all breakouts.

I also use this mineral sunscreen because it uses zinc oxide - another form of zinc that is an antifungal!

For me, I have to maintain a routine or else the overgrowth returns, so I also take zinc picolinate supplements.
So, yeah, I hope this helps give some insight on your skincare journey!!

*EDIT!

I also want to point out the necessity of being super gentle on your skin, in general. I always think "kill it with kindness" when it comes to skin issues. You definitely don't want to make things worse by over-exfoliating (chemical and physical), using harsh cleansers that strip your natural oils, and above all you must keep your moisture barrier in tip top shape because it will protect you from excess fungus and bacteria!

I decided to give you my whole routine as an example, so here it is! I focus on moisture.

AM:

• Rinse face with water
  
  
• Apply Thayer's Witch Hazel Lavendar Toner on cotton ball and wipe face
  
  
• Apply Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum, pat dry
  
  
• Apply Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream, pat dry
  
  
• Apply Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
  
  
  PM:
  
  
• Wash face with Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Cleanser - extremely moisturizing cleanser
  
  
• Apply Thayer's Witch Hazel Lavendar Toner on cotton ball and wipe face
  
  
• Apply Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum, pat dry
  
  
• Apply Curology, let dry for ~10 Min
  
  
• Apply Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream, pat dry
  
  
• Apply Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Hydrating Treatment Mask, keep on overnight
  
  ONCE/TWICE WEEKLY:
  
  I loooove sheet masks. Especially the Benton Snail Bee Essence one. Head over to r/AsianBeauty for more recs on these and SO MANY MORE THINGS. warning: it's addicting.
  
  
  

Tenia Versicolor. My bf and I have it too. Very common, almost symptomless skin disease. It's simply an imbalance of yeast on your skin and afaik it is not contagious. I had it all over my back, some spots on my chest, and also in my private areas. It frightened me but it is nothing to be worried about although it is unsightly.

We have had luck with selsun blue. Put it on full strength (use a tiny bit of water to lather if you need to) and leave it for 30 min to an hour - go shirtless in the sun with it on your skin for bonus effectiveness points. If you don't live with someone who can get it onto your back for you, invest in a bath brush! Super helpful. Also using those exfoliating gloves to rub the soap in seems to help, it also feels really good.

We have also been using bars of zinc soap which has seemed to help clear it up and keep breakouts away.

Finally, when I was first taking action against tenia, I used a few drops of tea tree oil in coconut oil and used it as a lotion on my spots.

I listed all the methods I used to help rid myself of it, they may work for you or they may not. Mine cleared up rather quickly (within 2 weeks) and my boyfriends is on the way to clearing up. He has had it for years (just assumed that was the way his skin was) so his rash is more "compounded" and thick. Yours looks more like mine and it should clear up quickly.

Some doctors will prescribe an anti fungal but tbh I don't think those will be super effective as I have taken those for unrelated infections and though I'm not a doctor I think the yeast can develop a resistance quickly. Plus these medications have other side effects. My completely unprofessional opinion is to try a medication as a last resort.

From what I've read, if you have this condition it is likely you will have flare ups from time to time. I now wash with the zinc soap every day and selsun blue once a week which I hope will keep the condition at bay. Some articles I've read say to sleep in clean sheets every night or to wear clean clothes every day but this didn't seem to reinfect me. I generally change my sheets every week and wear the same pajamas for 3 nights in a row.


Good luck and I hope you are able to get rid of it quickly!

You might wanna skip out on the Musgo at first. You don't really need it, and while it can help soften your beard and moisturize your face it is kinda a luxury. If you really want a pre-shave soap you can pick up a $2 bar of glycerine soap at CVS or Walmart that will work just as well. Something like THIS would work fine.

The Omega brush & Proraso are fine to start out with, but if you want to save a bit more money you could start out with a Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set. This will get you a decent soap, brush & bowl for $10 or less (Walmart sells these for $8). The VDH puck is also very easy to lather which makes starting out a bit easier. Once you use it up you can start ordering - samplers or switch to Proraso if you want.

The blade sampler pack & Merkur 180 looks good. Personally I have never gotten a good shave out of my Edwin Jagger DE89 which has the same head as the DE86, however the EJ DE8x series are pretty highly recommended here on WE. My Merkur razor on the other hand (1904) gives me very gentle shaves. I would actually recommend the Merkur Classic instead of the 180, just because you probably don't need a longer handle, and it is easier to pay attention to maintaining the proper shave angle with a shorter razor. But the choice is yours. :)

Alum can be useful, but personally I find Witch Hazel to be more soothing which is important when you are starting out. If you go with a Witch Hazel look for one with the lowest alcohol content you can find. I use a cheap dollar store brand (Swan) that is 86% Witch Hazel to 14% alcohol and it works really nice. Thayers Witch Hazel is well regarded but a bit more pricey.

As far as aftershave.. again this is personal preference. If you have an aftershave that you are currently using that you like I would recommend you keep that for a while. Personally I like Nivea for Men Post Shave Balm, as it is very soothing and lightly moisturizes my face (I use is all over my face).

In any case, good luck with DE shaving and keep in mind it is a skill that takes a little while to learn. Don't be discouraged if your first shave doesn't live up to the hype. :)

Avid wet shaver here. So if you are considering wet shaving, allow me to indulge you for a second. There's a lot of perks when it comes to wet shaving.

• It's relaxing
  
• It's cheaper/less maintenance
  
• There's lots o' smells and combinations
  
  Sure there's a lot of razors out there, but it's mostly about finding one that you like or find appealing. Does it feel better when the razor is heavy? When it's light? Do you want it to made from plated gold or just chrome? It's about finding one that suits you.
  
  I've been using this bad boy for the last 3 years and it's given me remarkable shaves. Theres a knob on the bottom that allows you to adjust how much of the blade is exposed, so on sensitive areas (like my neck) I can adjust the blade to glide smoothly without worrying about nicks or razor burn.
  
  Now, after you find one of your liking, it's time to look for is a brush.
  
  There's typically 3 types.
  
  
• Badger
  
• Boar
  
• Synthetic
  
  Badger is the most common, as it's softer and holds a generous amount of water. Boar is a harder type hair and requires some getting used to (of which I have little experience with).
  
  Brushes can range from $10-$300. A lot of the price comes down to quality of the hair and material of the handle. Remember, you get what you pay for. One thing to consider is that wet shaving was designed to last forever. Brushes and razors from the 60's, as long as they were well taken care of, can be used today.
  
  Heck if you don't want to get too fancy, don't get a brush. A simple dallop of shaving cream on the hand and massaged on the face would suffice.
  
  Next are razor blades. There's a ton of different manufacturers. Gillete, Astra, Feather; to name a few. Every brand works for different people. I find Astra to be the ideal blade for my face, but Feather blades are too rough on me. When starting out, I'd suggest trying a "Blade Sampler Pack" from some online retailer. And when you find a brand that works, see if you could buy their blades in bulk. I get the 100 pack. So if I use 1 blade for 2 shaves, the cost of blades drop down to mere pennies compared to the cartridge razor blades they sell at the drug store.
  
  SO, now that you have the essentials, keep in mind of the three basic things you use for pre/mid/post shave.
  
  
• Preshave oil (Optional although I highly reccomend it)
  
• Shaving cream
  
• Aftershave (Optional)
  
  Here is where the fun starts. There's just so many choices! You can buy special pre shave oil (preshave oil helps lubricate the blade as it glides over your face. Shaving cream does too) or you can use a glycerine soap bar like this one however, Whole Foods sells a store brand soap bar for $1 that I love.
  
  Try out different shaving soaps or creams until you find one you like. There's so many different online retailers that it aint funny. And they're pretty cheap too. I personally love the Eucalyptus Shave cream from Bath & Body Works and i'm still using the same tube that I've had since last year.
  
  Soak the brush in water, shake excess water out, put a pea size amount of cream on the brush, rub on face, make lather, shave! It feels really good too!
  
  They say to shave for three rounds per shaving session. With the grain, across the grain, and against the grain. So pay attention to which direction the hair grows all over your face and neck.
  
  With your razor, razor blades, pre shave, and shaving cream, you'll have amazing shaves and more money in your pocket.
  
  I haven't used electric shavers, but I can assure you that there's no closer shave you'll get than from a razor.
  
  P.S. Don't buy anything from The Art of Shaving. They are way overpriced for not that great of quality.

I've had KP since I was a kid and am finally getting handle on it in my 30s. My current routine is glycolic lotion twice a day, creams on the affected areas 3-4 times a day, and then physical exfoliation and using zinc or sulfur soap a couple times a week to keep the bumps at bay. But since skincare is YMMV, here's the exhaustive list of almost two decades of treatment, in case some of these other things will work for you!

100% of the items can be purchased via Amazon in the US - it's pretty much the only way I shop.

Beginner Level

If your KP has just appeared, focus on physical+chemical exfoliation and moisturizing. Look for lotions with the following ingredients:

• Glycolic Acid [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/GLYTONE-Exfoliating-Body-Lotion-8-4/dp/B002D48QRK/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069563&sr=1-7&keywords=glycolic+acid+lotion)
  
• Lactic Acid [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/AmLactin-12-Moisturizing-Lotion/dp/B000TTPZQ6/ref=pd_sim_194_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000TTPZQ6&pd_rd_r=VMNB4G7XKMTDC8FCCPPW&pd_rd_w=3Hg0d&pd_rd_wg=6JKTf&psc=1&refRID=VMNB4G7XKMTDC8FCCPPW)
  
• Mandelic Acid [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Wu-4712052501942-Intensive-Renewal/dp/B00KQYJ9TI/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069480&sr=1-4&keywords=mandelic+acid+serum)
  
• Azelaic Acid [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MSSJP9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• Salicylic Acid [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Paulas-Choice-Weightless-Treatment-Antioxidants/dp/B00CS5U172/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069348&sr=1-7&keywords=paulas+choice+bha) (Or just use [Stridex Pads] (https://www.amazon.com/Stri-dex-Pads-Maximum-Strength-Pack/dp/B004WP0S74/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069393&sr=1-1&keywords=stridex&th=1))
  
• Retinol [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Retinol-Surge-Moisturizer-Cream-2-5/dp/B00OQQLNG4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493070177&sr=8-1&keywords=body+merry+retinol)
  
• Urea [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Skin-Intensive-Treatment-Lotion/dp/B0098YQH2O/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069275&sr=1-1&keywords=eucerin+urea)
  
  Paula's Choice and Derma Doctor's KP duty both work well because they combine a few of these, but you can also get Amlactin, Eucerin and Glytone which are more focused on a single ingredient. Nearly all of the Eucering, Gold Bond, Cetaphil, etc. creams that work have one of the above ingredients, so take a look at the back of the bottle or on CosDna to figure out what works best for you. Prescription creams include Carmol 40 and Ammonium Lactate in higher concentrations.
  
  Physical exfoliation includes:
  
  
• Salux cloths [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Salux-Nylon-Japanese-Beauty-Yellow/dp/B007IAE5WY/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493068965&sr=1-2&keywords=italy+towels)
  
• Italy towels [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004C8DR1U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• Hammam or Kessa mitts [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Zakias-Morocco-Kessa-Hammam-Exfoliating/dp/B0076YIPZU/ref=pd_sim_194_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0076YIPZU&pd_rd_r=XC3PKNKFAM2Z88K10WDT&pd_rd_w=M6c0H&pd_rd_wg=fsKqw&psc=1&refRID=XC3PKNKFAM2Z88K10WDT)
  
• Dry brushing [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DHHJ9S6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• Sugar scrubs [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Hut-Sugar-Scrub-Moroccan/dp/B01EXDOQZY/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069250&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=sugar+scrub&psc=1)
  
• Salt scrubs [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F7WA2X0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• St. Ives wash [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J4YY4DM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• Lush Buffy Scrub [[Link]] (http://www.lushusa.com/body/body-butters/buffy/02127.html)
  
  My dermatologist also recommended moisturizing CONSTANTLY, which really helped smoothe my arms. According to his instructions, "constantly" meant that I needed to be able to feel the lotion on my skin 24/7 for at least 3 weeks, which for me meant a new layer of cream every hour or two. Pretty much any moisturizing lotion or cream will do. I'm partial to [CeraVe Moisturizing Cream] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013GDK3SQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (creams are less watered down than lotions, and this one drys down wonderfully, leaveing my skin feeling buttery but not sticky). Lush dream cream and Aveeno are also faves.
  
  Intermediate Level
  
  If a bit of exfoliation and moisture aren't working, you might want to consider if there are other skin conditions making your KP worse. For example, it turned out for me I had some fungal skin issues that made my KP bumps more inflamed. Topical steroids can help, but use with care as they can cause skin thinning. Try adding something with the following ingredients in to see if any of the following work. Also talk with your derm about getting a mild prescription treatment that might include an antibacterial or steroid component.
  
  
• Sulfur (typically sulfur soap, although you can also buy some creams) [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00685KUGA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) (In [soap] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1) or [cream] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N434AWO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) form)
  
• Tea tree oil [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017L8ZUJE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• Clotrimazole [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Family-Care-Clotrimazole-Anti-Fungal-Cream/dp/B01K51YPCC/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069707&sr=1-1&keywords=clotrimazole)
  
• Hydrocortisone [[Link]] (https://www.amazon.com/Cortizone-Cream-Maximum-Strength-Anti-Itch/dp/B001AZTD52/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493069776&sr=1-1&keywords=hydrocortisone)
  
  As others have mentioned, sunlight also helps. Either give yourself 15 minutes of sun a day or look into UV treatments.
  
  Finally, consider dietary factors – for me cutting out dairy, sugar, and gluten when I really want crystal clear skin makes a big difference. Adding healthy oils and fats to your diet can also improve skin quality.
  
  Advanced Level
  
  I not only have KP, but years of scarring and redness (Post Inflammatory Erythema, or PIE) from picking at the bumps when I was younger. Laser treatments have almost 100% gotten rid of this and made my arms the smoothest and clearest they've been in almost two decades. However, these are pricey (for me, ~$200 a treatment and it took 4) and a serious time commitment. But if nothing else works, consider it.
  
  Other Tips
  
  
• If you pick, use a hydrocolloid bandage right away to make things heal faster.
  
• Vitamin C, niacinamide, honey/propolis, rosehip oil/rosewater, and all those other things this sub and /r/AsianBeauty love can really help reduce redness.
  
• Avoid overly hot showers, as this can be dehydrating. On the other hand, drink lots of water to hydrate internally.
  
• There are a ton of home/natural remedies out there, including using apple cider vinegar and coconut oil, none of which worked for me. These are seriously YMMV. Apple cider vinegar is low Ph, so if that helps, try using a [low Ph cleanser] (https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B01N1LL62W/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493070492&sr=1-2&keywords=cerave+foaming+facial+cleanser) or [Ph adjusting toner] (https://www.amazon.com/MIZON-Daily-Clean-Toner-Fluid/dp/B00LUU42NU/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493070538&sr=1-1&keywords=ph+adjusting+toner), which might be less harsh. Similarly, coconut oil is antimicrobial and moisturizing, so give it a try and if it works, investigate whether you need more moisture or antibacterial/antifungal ingredients in your other products.
  
• Last but not least, don't sweat it! KP is incredibly common and nothing to worry about. I spent years being super paranoid about my arms and keeping them covered up, only to discover none of my friends even noticed my skin or cared at all.
  

Usually in the morning before work. If I'm up late, the night before, I'll get in a shower before I go to bed, in anticipation of waking up late and having to rush out the door. On the occasion I end up going through the day without a shower, I hate it. I feel clammy and I can smell myself.

For you, though, I don't think the problem isn't the frequency, it's the technique.

For one: try showering with cooler to cold water. The latter might seem particularly off-putting, but there are alleged health benefits to it, though I'd take most of them with a grain of salt. (Such examples include increased immunity, increased libido, higher testosterone levels, increased sperm-count) This study sought to find health benefits of cold showering, I recommend you check it out.

Secondly: in addition to hot water, average soaps and shampoos tend to strip your skin and hair of natural oils and dry them out. A solution would be to moisturise regularly. Body lotion, face lotion, leave in conditioners, beard oil (If you're blessed with facial hair). In the shower, you can also use a wash-out conditioner whenever you shampoo. You could also swap out your Irish Spring and Head & Shoulders for more natural alternatives. I hear Dr. Bronners is good and you can pick up natural glycerine soap from Amazon or a Publix.

Hope this helped. Ultimately, I recommend you do whatever works for you.

OP:
I didn't mention my skincare routine but I thought I would share with y'all what I am currently using in case you are curious. I like to follow a 10 step (or close to) type of routine popular in Korea, so bear with me.

Wash #1: Anfora Rose Oil

INSTITUTO ESPANOL ANFORA ACEITE CORPORAL MASAJE MASSAGE BODY OIL INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL ESPANOL 8.5 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T4WT7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8z7GybBJK77JP

Wash #2: Yes 2 Yes Daily Cream Facial Cleanser OR Yes 2 Yes Tomato Activated Charcoal Bar Soap

Yes To Carrots Daily Cream Facial Cleanser, 6 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XUMQ7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-y7GybGXDJPB0

Yes To Tomatoes Activated Charcoal Bar Soap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RKZTL5I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Bz7GybXE9E3CC

Exfoliant (once per week): Washcloth with warm water. Scrub gently for 30 seconds clock wise and 30 seconds counter clock wise

Toner: Hado Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Lotion. Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Lotion, 170ml

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FQUGXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Xx7GybSN0GSQT

Essence: Mabox Anti Aging Wrinkle Firming Moisturizing Skin Face Cream 24k Gold Collagen Liquid
Mabox Anti Aging Wrinkle Firming Moisturizing Skin Face Cream 24K GOLD collagen Liquid

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N942Y5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5C7GybDY7AKNA

Moisturizer: (morning) Atomy Lotion; (night) Petroleum Jelly... i know a lot of y'all don't like it but it works for me.

Atomy Lotion https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z18KJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XE7GybPGFTQDQ

Eye Cream: ROC Retinol Correction Eye Cream

Roc Retinol Correxion Eye Cream, 0.5 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RFB76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0G7GybYV6JCAK

YMMV on this, but raw African black soap (the tan block kind, not the dark gritty kind; should look kind of like this) is really conditioning because of all the plant butters, but also healed up a cyst of mine in the span of about 30 hours. Not sure how effective it is for everyone, but I love it. My skin is (touch wood) much, much clearer after I started using it.

Neutrogena makes a 2.5% BP cream, and that's pretty much the only one I've been able to find in a drugstore (everything else I've seen is 5% or 10%, which is drying and terrible). It works for me!

CeraVe in the tub is an awesome, light yet effective moisturizer. I predict that's what everyone will recommend here.

And I'd REALLY recommend going easy on the makeup. It's usually not a substance that's particularly good for your skin. That's why I don't wear foundation-- it's a short-term fix that leads to more long-term issues. Plus, it doesn't fool anyone (especially not girls-- we all know what spackle face looks like). At most, you should put concealer on particularly bad or red spots (I use Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, which is effective, but light and breathable, and hasn't ever made a spot worse).

Hmm I think there could be a few more useful details here to help. I've been on the hunt for good briefs and undershirts for a long time. I've finally settled on Uniqlo's airism garments. They make shirts and boxer briefs (what I use) They're synthetic, but they make them in tight knit and mesh, and boy are they breathable. I'd have to disagree with those saying stay away from synthetic - if done right, they can be amazing. I used to use cotton, and found they'd be damp by the end of the day or gross. This rarely happens to me anymore with these.

Couple things to keep in mind - be true to your weight and size. Boxer briefs, and pants for that matter, can make things worse if they're too small or tight fitting. Better pants can also help - you're looking for breathability. Lulu lemon makes a men's dress pant that a ^(rich)friend of mine swears by. I'm not saying go spend $100+ on pants, but I'm sure other non-branded versions similar to these exist at a fraction the cost.

Lastly, as others have said, hygeine is very important. Be sure to use body wash, and make sure everything is dry before putting clothes on. I've heard using Tea-tree oil as a body wash for stuff like this, though I have not found research on the efficacy of this claim.

Best of luck!

Thats the Irishman in you. My buddy's dad has red, brown, black, and grey and it looks fucking awesome but he always shaves it no matter how cool i tell him it looks.

I use a few things. If i'm feeling fancy i wax the stache up into curls but washing stache wax off your fingers takes forever. I wash it with this which i highly recommend, use beard conditioner, and when im out the shower i use just straight jojoba oil. Sometimes a balm, but i get the vibe that 99% of beard care products are waaaaay overpriced. Like i'd pay 2x as much for 1/2 as much oil just cause it has fragrance added to the jojoba oil. I've tried taking collagen too but i always get acne when i stop taking it.

Everytime i use a boars hair brush i feel like it rips too much out but i literally get dreads it i dont. Mine is very wirey. Looks better when the hairs kinda dried out and i dont oil it but i do anyway. I think you should man try this i'll buy it for you if you're tight on cash. They sell vitamin E oil at the dollar tree and thats good to lather on like 30 minutes before a shower (not after cause it smells weird) as a treatment.

It's hard not to be a slob. Trust me, if I didn't have things in my life that required me to get up and get going, I would be exactly like you.

I keep a pretty simple routine that works for me, so here's a rundown of a few of my habits on cleanliness.

Some people shower in the mornings, others at night. I on the other hand shower any time I feel grimy. This means I shower any time I feel I need one, even if that means showering two or three times in a day. I put the water on slightly warmer than lukewarm, because hot water dries out your skin. I lather up my anti-dandruff shampoo first and leave it in my hair while I wash my body. I use Clear Men Scalp Therapy, because after using just about every other product on the market I've found it to be the only thing that works for me. Everyone is different, so experiment with different brands to see what suits you. But remember, you have to leave anti-dandruff shampoo in your hair for about five minutes to get any benefit from it.

I then wash my body with a loofa and bar soap. Men + Care is nice and moisturizing. Unscented soap is good if you plan on wearing cologne. I pay special attention to the sweatiest parts of my body (groin, pits, feet, etc). I lather up the soap and let it sit on those spots for a minute or two.

I then wash the shampoo out of my hair and apply conditioner. I don't have a preference on conditioner, I just use whatever my girlfriend has in the shower. It takes a few minutes for conditioner to do its magic, so I leave it in my hair while I wash my face. Here I pay special attention to my ears and nose.

I rinse off, wrap a towel around my waist and drape another over my back and shoulders while I get ready to brush my teeth, shave my face, and do my hair. To learn great techniques for shaving, check out /r/wicked_edge. I keep my hair pretty short, so doing my hair is pretty quick and painless. I get a haircut once every two weeks, and I use American Crew Fiber to style it. That stuff is amazing once you figure out how to use it. It takes a little practice. There are Youtube videos you could look up to find a great technique for your hair. Also, /r/malehairadvice of course.

By this time my body is dry (I don't rub the towels on myself to dry, I just dry off naturally because my skin is sensitive), so I take a little gold bond and spray it on my feet and my inner thighs. Gold Bond No Mess Spray Powder will change your life.

A spray of cologne (I use Abercrombie's Fierce...it's cliche I know, but it turns my girlfriend on) on my wrists and the back of my neck and I'm ready to get dressed.

Visit /r/malefashionadvice if you want to learn more than you ever wanted to know about clothes.

Hope some of this helps!

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I got sick which put me in terrible condition and it ended up affecting my ability to complete my skincare routine every night and has made my eye area and nose super chapped, so i've been using petroleum jelly to moisturise those areas... really sucks when i've been working hard to be consistent with my routine and then BAM sick me just wants to give everything up and let a bad breakout happen

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The Paula's Choice Super Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 is AMAZING, I can't get over how cosmetically elegant it is, it is pretty much everything I want out of a sunblock. It is completely zinc oxide based with at least SPF 30 and it doesn't pill at all on my skin and dries to a matte finish and manages to keep me significantly less oily throughout the day. It's tinted and I am pretty sure the tint is too dark for me and I'd actually prefer a whitecast versus a tinted cast, but I don't mind because it isn't noticeable at all and makes this product usable by a wide range of skintones.

new purchases

• Dr. Sponge Konjac Sponge - Excited to try this as it seems to be the most gentle cleansing tool out there
  
  
• 2 lb aztec secret healing clay ((Repurchase)) - Want to retry this mask again, back when I started using it I would leave it on for an hour or until it was completely dry and wonder why it would irritate my skin... now I know better
  
  
• Rosebud Salve (Original & Minted Rose) ((Repurchase)) - This is my fave stuff to use on my lips and i've been out of it for a while! I also like using the original for dry spots on my face
  
  
• 2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap (Vegan Formula) - My pocketderm dermatologist recommended this and i'm finally getting around to using it, i read on here someone rubs their konjac sponge into the soap to use it which I want to experiment with too
  
  
• Physicians Formula Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 (Translucent) - To retouch on SPF throughout the day because you can never get too much SPF protection, and also oil-control

That's bs. When I had really bad flair ups from candida infection my belt buckle would give me pimplyb rashes. The best thing you can do is buy this soap, Yes To Tomatoes Bar Soap Activated Charcoal and use it daily.

Other than that, I'm a guy, so this is easier for me to do, but I wear two pairs of underwear. One boxer brief and one boxer and it gives me extra padding that helps keep that belt buckle from being able to rub.

Another thing is if you are sexually active, be sure that you showed after sex as soon as is feasible, but at least use a warm washrag to wash that area.

The best piece of advice you can ever get about keeping that area from breaking out is DON'T TOUCH IT. Keep your fingers and hands away. My rashes have almost completely stopped since I finally stopped myself from constantly inspecting and touching and putting me hands anywhere near that area.

That yes to tomatoes brand also makes wipes that are hypoallergenic and they are fucking amazing for cleaning your face or any area that has a high likelihood of rash or infection. Yes To Tomatoes Charcoal Face Wipes for Clear Skin

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Bacon Strips and Bacon strips

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Exercise = Bacon 2

Bacon Strips hoodie

Everything tastes better wrapped in Bacon

Bacon Makes everything Better

Bacon is my Fav Veggie

Got Bacon?

Egg skull and cross Bacon

Come to the Darkside We Have Bacon

This Guy Loves Bacon

Life is Better With Bacon

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Bc = Bacon the Delicious element

I <3 Bacon sticker

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Maple and Bacon Lollipops

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If Bacon Grew on Trees

Mmmmm Bacon

50 shades of Bacon

I'd wrap that in Bacon

Bacon Soap

Bacon coffee mug

And to Wrap All of these amazing thing up???

BACON WRAPPING PAPER!!!!

Bacon is Meat Candy when it comes to finding things bacon.. I go above and beyond the call of duty.

You don't need a special "dreadlock" shampoo. I've never bought a single dreadlock-oriented product and I just hit the two year mark a month ago.

Look for "residue-free" shampoos. I mostly use Dr. Bronner's (I dilute 2-4 drops in a water bottle before I apply it). Neutrogena makes a residue-free shampoo, but it smells like Egyptian perfume so it's not everyone's cup of tea.

I also really like african black soap but it isn't technically residue free. It makes my hair feel amazing though so I use it every week or two. It also comes in a bar form like Dr. Bronners but I feel like the bars are difficult to manage how much soap you're using and I will always end up using way more than I need to.

I also did the twist and rip method and my locs are now a few inches past my shoulders. I wash with shampoo every other wash. The washes in between I use just straight water to scrub my scalp and rinse my dreads really well. I try to be very cautious of what I put in my locs and I pay most attention to rinsing well and drying completely.

Ninja edit: Forgot to add, I have been using argan oil to help hydrate my hair after washes. I usually spray some in while I'm drying my hair. There are a few different brands and mixes you can get, but this is the one I have been using. I looked for the one that didn't mention anything about detangling when I bought it (some of the others mentioned they help detangle, so I just avoided those but I'm not really sure how good/bad they are for dreads).

Did you introduce all of those products into your routine slowly, one at a time? I may have missed it in your OP, but what would you consider your skin type to be? Dry, combo, dehydrated, normal, oily, etc.?

It is possible that you are using too many products and exfoliating too frequently, which damages your moisture barrier and can result in an increase in CCs/pimples. I would try cutting back to just cleansing and moisturizing for a few weeks, and really pay attention to how your skin feels after you cleanse.

I have very sensitive skin and even using Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser or CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser made my skin dry and flaky after use. I have ditched cleanser (for the most part) in favor of washing with water and then using a micellar water to clean my skin. If I do use cleanser, I use Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc with Argan Oil on days that I don't use my curology prescription, as recommended by my curology provider.

If it is available to you (i.e. you're in the US), curology is a great resource that is worth looking into.

ETA - there is a one month free trial of curology available, if you just google that you should get the code for it

The medication isn't formulated for body acne but if you send them your photos of the body areas they'll give you advice! Generally they recommend zinc soap, like a previous user linked.

I have had great success using a cheaper brand instead that's on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Pyrithione-Zinc-Therapy-Soap-Oz/dp/B00MWB0ZGE

If you want to get an alternate brand, you're going to want at least 2% zinc.

Ok buckle up cuz it's kind of intense haha! At night, I wash my face with Vanicream Gentle Cleanser and use a French Clay Konjac sponge to exfoliate. Sometimes after that I tone with Sensibio Micellar water (this is also a great makeup remover). While my face is still wet, I apply Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel. Then after that I apply Cerave PM as a moisturizer.

If I've just gotten out of the shower (I'm a morning shower-er) I apply Hada Labo Skin plumping Gel while my face is still wet, then moisturize with Avene Cicalfate Cream with a few drops of Timeless Squalane oil. I'm also working from home right now, so I'm able to do the 3 hour Manuka Honey face masks that everyone on here talks about. I think they work really well. I do that like every 3 days but you're only supposed to do it that frequently for 3 weeks. I get that this is not super convenient for everyone, so I think even if you can do it for an hour that's probably fine. I use this Manuka honey https://www.pharmaca.com/wedderspoon-raw-manuka-honey-kfactor-16-250g?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-8_v9qa93QIVzWV-Ch1wHwlrEAkYCCABEgIZNvD_BwE Kinda pricey but works!

Also, when my seb derm was real bad, I would use this soap on my face in the shower https://www.amazon.com/DermaHarmony-Pyrithione-Zinc-ZnP-Soap/dp/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=pd_sim_194_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00MWB0ZGE&pd_rd_r=bb9e0452-b8fa-11e8-940e-2fb2dccbe537&pd_rd_w=k2ums&pd_rd_wg=u331n&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=B1P2CXX7AVQRMAG5Q3D9&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=B1P2CXX7AVQRMAG5Q3D9&th=1 For me, zinc was really helping in getting rid of the flakes! I would leave it on for like maybe 20 seconds then wash it off. I don't really have to do this anymore now that it's toned down.

Its really important to look at the products you're using and make sure they have nothing in them that aggravate seb derm! Oils (except for a choice few) are not your friend. https://simpleskincarescience.com/fungal-acne-malassezia-pityrosporum-routines/ If you scroll to the bottom of this article, there is a list of products that don't mess with your skin. this helped me a lot!

Also y'know drink water get sleep etc etc

Best of luck!

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I hear you. I would add that chemical exfoliants used to freak mine out when it was really active. Now I can use an aha for the flaky stage, but not if I get to the raw scaly stage. When it isn't active, I find that a bha helps to keep my eyebrow area healthy and clear, but I don't know if that's an individual/purely anecdotal circumstance.

I mentioned sulfur above, but I actually think this pyrithione zinc soap was better. It was recommended to me by my curology dermatologist when I was doing that subscription.

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap, 3.25 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6DZXVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LhDHAbG96CY8R

I have extremely sensitive skin that breaks out very easily. When I switched to cruelty free products it took me a while to find something that didn't make me break out even more. I started Yes To Tomatoes and I absolutely love it! You can find it at Walmart, Target, pretty much anywhere that sells Yes To products. And since it's a bar and not liquid I feel that it last forever! It leaves my face feeling very clean without over drying it.

https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Tomatoes-Activated-Charcoal-Soap/dp/B00RKZTL5I

I use to have bacne*. Trt didn’t really amplify it, but it didn’t help it either.

I shower twice a day, in the morning I do a salicylic wash ( https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Salicylic-Ounce-Fragrance-Exfoliate/dp/B077TWXCQV/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=salycic+acid+body+wash&qid=1566330525&s=gateway&sprefix=salycic+acid+bo&sr=8-3 ). Put it on with a brush or luffaand let it sit on your skin for 3-4 min! Very important to let it sit.

In the afternoon after the gym step one is a benzoyl peroxide wash, a 10% works a lot better for me than the 4%. But I know some people can’t handle the 10% ( https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Song-Benzoyl-Peroxide-Treatment/dp/B07GJLMK14/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=acne+wash&qid=1566330637&s=gateway&sr=8-3). Again let it sit on your skin for 3-4 min after applying before rinsing. Step 2 (https://www.amazon.com/Noble-Formula-Pyrithione-Vegan-Butter/dp/B00606RORK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=zinc+soap&qid=1566330752&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFLSEVEVlNQMFk3S0EmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NDcyOTMzUlUyRENFS0RZTUZZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2OTM4OTUyUVAzMkRYRU5HRkk5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= ) apply this to your skin with a luffa and let sit 1-2 minutes, if you can have someone apply it directly to your back that helps tremendously.

You should see difference in 30-45 days. Be warned, it gets worse before it gets better. Week 2-3 people are like wtf and will quit, don’t. Just keep washing and cleansing.

Also, if you use conditioner a lot. Rinse your head forward not back. I’ve found that conditioner with sulfides make acne a lot worse.

Day 90 your skin should be completely clear. I love my skin now. Kind of “time consuming” and no such thing as a quick shower anymore. But can wear a tank top or work on my cars outside with no shirt and not have any worries about my skin being judged.

I used to use only the BB solid cleanser that came with the blender, but that got expensive real quick. I follow Stephanie Nicole's channel and loved her luxury brush cleansing tutorial. She recommended a brick of African soap infused with shea butter. I tried it on my blender out of curiosity and it worked incredibly well, with identical results as the solid cleanser! The difference is that for about $8 you'll get easily 6x the product. The brick is huge and will last for a long time.

I think you have possibly identified the culprit! There's definitely a chance your dandruff is yeast-related - one of the two species focused on in the linked article is the one that is known to create dandruff issues for people.(.pdf download).

Try zinc It's the active ingredient in Head & Shoulders shampoo, but in bar form. I have found that it's far more versatile than rubbing shampoo all over your bod and there aren't any fragrances that may exacerbate eczema'd skin and it's very easy to lather and use on scalp. (You can also find it in trial/travel sized if you just want to test.)

I would expect almost immediate results if the two of you are amenable to using the zinc both before and after being together. Good luck!

As someone who has been using Dove soap for many years, I honestly have not spotted a difference. However, personally I've moved locations and so I know for sure that I'm sensitive to the water (hard water) as I started to develop rashes on my skin after a lukewarm shower. If Dove doesn't work for you anymore, I recommend you trying out Cetaphil (Gentle) and/or CeraVe bar soap as they're equally great for sensitive skin. I've tried CeraVe soap and I love it :-)

I'm a huge fan of Nubian Heritage African Black Soap. It's very hydrating and seems to cleanse deeper than other products I've used. It also has anti-acne properties, which I'm like you - I only break out every once in a while. You can use it all over your body or just on your face. I bought a bar about 10 months ago and it's still going strong. I keep it in the shower.

It's super cheap on Amazon (less than $5) and is probably the best thing in existence.

Just called my OB/GYN best friend for an answer to this question- to clean the vulva, an UNSCENTED glycerine or castille soap are going to be your best bets. DON'T use the Summer's Eve stuff- even the "Simply Sensitive" has fragrance listed as an ingredient (it's a masking scent, rather than a perfume, but still), plus unnecessary synthetic dye. u/copshows is on the right path with Dr. Bronner's baby formula being a good idea, or something like this would work as well. According to her, you're looking for the least amount of ingredients possible- simple is better.

It definitely looks like tinea versicolor. This is how it looks on me.

I notice I get it in areas where I tend to sweat a little more than normal. Dermatologist recommended selsum blue shampoo, but I ended up looking on amazon and purchased this tea tee oil shampoo that’s really changed my life (if I’m persistent, it’ll disappear within 2 /3 weeks). That and a topical cream prescription “econazole nitrate, along with golden bond powder extra strength -medicated . A combination off these three help to relieve the itchiness and help get rid of them.

With the shampoo, I try to apply it on my dry skin at least five minutes before I get into the shower so I could just sit on my skin, then I use a body brush while showering to make sure I’m exfoliating and spreading it areas I can’t reach. Sometimes there’s a little burning sensation but it’s a minty sensation. If I have time before work, I apply the econazole and then I will stall until it dries and apply the golden bond powder over the areas affected. For me, it’s my neck, my shoulders, underboobs, the crook my elbows, my upper back , and my pubic area. Be forewarned that you will smell very minty for the rest of the day.

Hi all, newbie here, so please let me know if this is not the place for this question.

I believe I have sensitive skin. I used to get large pimples around my eyebrows, and on my cheeks and chin. My skin got dramatically better one day after I used Shea Moisture's Eczema/Psoiriasis soap at a friend's place, and I've been using either that or the troubled skin variant and have seen good results.

If I change my soap for even a day, my skin breaks out all over. Most recently this happened when I used my partner's soap.

I use the Shea Moisture Problem Skin moisturizer, which is great. I tried to switch to Aveeno at one point, and my skin turned red and rashy.

I use lipstick/highlighters as makeup, but almost never use concealer/foundation. Sometimes I'll put 100% tea tree oil directly on my skin, albeit in small quantities, and this dries out any small bumps on my skin.

What I'm looking for is for someone to "diagnose" my skin, and suggest any products that might work better than what I currently use, if possible. Please let me know if there's any more information I should provide, and thank you in advance for your advice!

I have yet to try these but they are on my list when I need more shampoo:

https://zerowastestore.com/products/zero-waste-cobalt-shampoo-bar

They have a couple scents but they look eerily similar to lush’s bars.

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Vegan Mango and Cocoa Butter Bar Soap, 3.25 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00606RORK/

This appears to be the best bar version for dandruff. (I want to mention this one because there’s another brand on amazon/Etsy that is for dandruff but they have palm oil. When I asked if they had any palm oil free options, they sent me a manifesto on how expensive finding an alternative is so poop on them.)

Stridex is easiest, but cheap is salicylic acid soap. I get a blue bar from walmart for like 2 bucks and it lasts a month or so if I only use it on my face (I also hit my chest, armpits [really good to reduce BO and crusty pits] and my upper shoulders/back). I am an oily dude btw, probably obvious though, so your mileage may vary but it is awesome stuff.

E: So walmart also sells a cheap sulfur soap that I use, but here is something on amazon with both in one bar-- https://www.amazon.com/SAL3-Salicylic-Acid-Sulfur-Soap/dp/B00685KUGA/ref=pd_sim_194_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00685KUGA&pd_rd_r=31e721fe-bae8-11e8-8a49-4dd240b1bebd&pd_rd_w=v7IZA&pd_rd_wg=sdjwg&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=EFX5XHZ6QKXBBCVGV4WZ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=EFX5XHZ6QKXBBCVGV4WZ

My understanding is that SA is essentially aspirin, so I dont really splurge for the expensive on that because I imagine it is wasteful (same for sulfur too). In my local walmart the soap with spanish language on the front is usually about 1/3 the price of the english label on the next aisle

I'm pretty sure I'm battling fungal acne, so I've gone back to only basics. I've added in an OTC antifungal cream twice daily, and just ordered this bar and this ointment. I plan to use the antifungal cream twice daily, and want to use the bar and ointment (as a wash off mask) a few times per week, I'm thinking Monday/Wednesday/Friday in the evenings. I'm not sure about the order of use, though. My current routine is:

AM

• Hada Labo Gokujyn foaming cleanser
  
• Hada Labo Gokujyn HA lotion moist
  
• Lotrimin Ultra (antifungal)
  
• COSRX Snail 92 AIO
  
  PM
  
  
• Banilla Clean It Zero Purity
  
• Hada Labo Gokujyn foaming cleanser
  
• Hada Labo Gokujyn HA lotion moist
  
• Lotrimin Ultra (antifungal)
  
• COSRX Snail 92 AIO
  
  I think the zinc bar is a fairly high pH, so I'm not sure if I should use it before or after my foaming cleanser. Or maybe in place of it on those nights? Any input is much appreciated!
  

You could try adding Shea Moisture African Black Soap! I have started washing my face and body with this stuff and I’ve really seen a difference in my skin! I’ve attached an Amazon link, but you can get it at Walmart for a better price! It smells strongly of black licorice in case you’re sensitive to smells! There are many other African Black Soaps you can research as well, this brand is just my favorite!

Shea Moisture African Black Soap With Shea Butter 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C2N8IC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eprLBbHXW8TP2

This is one of the better car-cessories I've gotten recently. Only truly useful if you are in a Northern climate, but I sure do appreciate.

<10$ : [This] (http://www.amazon.com/Dove-Care-Clean-Ounce-Count/dp/B002TSA90W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394593008&sr=8-2&keywords=dove+men), I've fallen in love with Dove soap, and I've just run out of the body wash. Need some smooth skin after this snow storm that's coming in

I don’t think this will necessarily cure it but I used this soap when I had a different skin condition (pityriasis rosea) and it provided a lot of relief and improvement for me. I read that you also have seborrheic dermatitis which is technically what it’s primarily used for but since it has both antifungal and antibacterial properties, it’s pretty multi-functional for different skin conditions!

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What is your routine and gear? I would suggest by mapping the grain of your beard first. If you are using a safety razor make sure you aren't using any pressure. Do a with the grain pass followed by a relather and across the grain.

For a preshave I would suggest a shower and wash your face with a pure glycerin soap like Clearly Natural(can be found a whole foods and sometimes walmart).

Post shave depends on your budget.

Chatillion Lux makes fantastic toners (no alcohol), aftershave (contain alcohol), and post shave salves (more like a cream). What I would recommend from them depends on your skin type.

The cheapest way to go is store brand witch hazel. You can pick it up at almost any box store or pharmacy for $1-$3. It does tend to have an unpleasant smell that disipates quickly. It also contains alcohol. Thayer's alcohol free unscented is a lot more pleasing but comes with a higher price tag.

The mid level option is Nivea Post shave balm. It can also be picked up at any box store or pharmacy. It's very nice for the price.

As you can read in all the comments. Sweat patterns can change but they don't change in a particular direction. Some become more sweaty some less. Others the situation where you sweat changes. Overall the changes in sweat patterns are less dependent on hormones then they are other factors. Some people when they start HRT they also start a fitness program to get gender specific weight off end up changing there sweat patterns also. Fitness is by far the most profound way to change your sweat patterns. Before fitness I used to sweat a lot and I was dependent on AC after fitness I became more intolerant of AC, if it was hot and the humidly low I didn't want to be any ware near AC.

Smell on the other hand is very much influenced by diet and hormones. Sweat does not smell, yes it does have a natural scent but it does not smell. Bacteria that live on our skin and in our pores convert the largely odorless sweat into Body Odor. Hormones do have a major influence on the fragrance these bacteria produce. Which is the reason MtF's report there smell becomes sweeter and FtM's say there smells become mustier. Now there are things you can do to change your smell quickly if it bothers you. 1. you start with a healthy diet. 2. get rid of all your soaps, body washes, shower gels etc. 3. for at least 4 weeks and as long as you like use a black soap such as black soap or soap2. Regular soap trys to kill all the bacteria on your so your body is just recolonized quickly by foul smelling bacteria making you have wash again repeating a cycle. Black soap kills the foul bacteria and leave your skin safe for the better smelling bacteria to take hold.

Okay, let's assume your attempts at humor are a deflection from your insecurities, so i'll give you legitimate advice.
First off, shave the beard and teenstache. You look best in your 2nd to last pic, I actually think that long hair suits you when it isn't wet, making it look sort of greasy.
Also, if you're 18 you are still very young, but you can start working on the things that will improve your appearance today! Exercise (bodyweight and cardio if you aren't comfortable going to the gym), eat healthier food, and drink tons of water. You can see a dermatologist about clearing up your skin and in the meantime, buy a body wash like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FHRA4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RcVLyb7VSNCCN, it may work better for you than prescription acne products, you never know until you try for yourself!

If you do find a chapstick or balm that works for you, try putting it on right before you go to sleep. You're less likely to lick it off while sleeping and it will help a ton with your lips drying out overnight (when I do this consistently my lips are almost never chapped and I don't need to reapply during the day or anything).

I've never really believed the "chapstick will make your lips need chapstick" idea, but that's just anecdotal. I definitely don't think your lips would get "addicted" or anything if you only put it on once a day.

Related advice: if your heels or hands dry out in the winter, climb on balm is the best thing ever. It's like magic for curing those nasty heel cracks, and it's made from food-grade natural ingredients. I've never tried it on my lips, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work.

Edit: They make climb on chapstick. Basically beeswax + plant oils.

i HIGHLY recommend beard oils and pine tar soap, as it keeps things shiny and conditioned well. It can be touchy finding the right oils, as most have a fragrance. Honest Amish kinda smells like Jagermeister, and it's pretty strong, but I'd recommend Grave before shave oils and Grandpa's Pinetar soap

So, my son (in the picture) has had eczema over most of his body, including his scalp, and we've always used a moisturizer called Cera Ve with good results. If your dry skin is related to eczema, my understanding is that it could be allergy related.

My son and I have been using "African black soap" for the last year or so, including our scalps. It seems to clean more gently and keeps skin moisturized. The kind I linked is probably the most popular, and we get it at Walgreens.

I can tell you what products I use for mine. I've tried a lot of products. The stuff I like is

Beard Guyz Beard Serum with Grotein 20, 1 ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4DB3B6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Id6XCb47J3NRR

Cremo Styling Beard Cream,Thickening, 4 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYF6JHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Te6XCbBQNZJ84

Shea Moisture African Black Soap With Shea Butter 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C2N8IC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xn6XCbJRR90Z6

They've both been the best at making my beard look fuller and styling it. I think the beard serum worked best when it was shorter and the cremo works better with my longer beard now. Mine's pretty long so if I don't use product I look bad lol.

Beard shampoo isn't at all necessary and most of them include oils that block dht so they won't help grow your beard either. Waste of money. I just use african black soap. It's good for my face and my beard. Also it doesn't contain any parabens or propylene glycol.

All that being said. You can always pick up a basic beard balm and use the same soap you wash with. Just don't get anything with dht blocking oils such as lavender oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto oil, and emu oil.

I have been using african black soap for years, but i like the ones you buy in a big block a lot better than the shea moisture bars. I think many people find it to be quite drying, but it keeps my skin more clear and balanced than anything else I've ever used.

This is the sort i like: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014Z5YV1E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oT1pDbG4YFNPC

A common active ingredient in Head and Shoulders shampoos is pyrithione zinc. If that helped you before it might work in a bar as well. I’m not sure if you use amazon or want to order one but this is one used to treat dandruff. You may have luck finding the vanicream z bar in drugstores near you.

you can buy it on amazon and have it shipped directly to your new place.

Clearly Natural Glycerine Soap, Unscented, 4-Ounce Bar
by Clearly Natural
Link: https://amzn.com/B000LLYE8W

I have used ocean forrest and happy frog and have never seen pH levels like that. Im sure the meter is not giving you good readings directly in soil. Dont worry about it just pH the water you put in to about 6.5 and the soil should be a good buffer.

https://www.amazon.com/VantaKool-Accuracy-Measurement-Household-Drinking/dp/B0789G7MVP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539775053&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ph+meter&dpPl=1&dpID=41rDHSz42vL&ref=plSrch

I don't really have a routine for body. I alternate between this and this for washing.

I'm a guy btw, so if you have any recommendations, the scent-free/more masculine scents are definitely more appreciated.

Thanks

I'm not sure if it's truly related to hypothyroidism, but I do have bouts of folliculitis, usually following a viral infection, and what seems to help me clear it up fast is using a bar of zinc soap on the affected area every day. I let it sit a bit before rinsing. It's worth a shot!

This is the one I use.

I use a sulfate and paraben free shampoo and wash my back after my hair. Huge change!

I did do a 2 month cycle of doxy (oral antibiotics)

I use this soap on my back:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E6DZXVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492443714&sr=8-1&keywords=argon+oil+zinc soap on my back

This is spray I use after shower:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OZ63ODA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492443790&sr=8-1&keywords=cosrx+aha+bha+clarifying+treatment+toner

Feel free to ask any questions.
Take a look at your shampoos/conditioners
I use briogeo as I'm a curly girl but it's good stuff either way

I use this tar soap and I love the smell and lather that can be made. It's not officially Shave Soap, but works great for me.

Are you climbing regularly? i.e. not missing weeks? Usually if you climb only once or twice a week the skin should have plenty of time to recover. Maybe it needs to get used to it first (i.e. your skin has to learn how to recover more quickly).

Anywho, you can use salves/skin care products like Climb On, jtree salve, or my personal favorite: tip juice. They are all moisturizer with a wax or resin that stimulates your skin to build more callous. If you do want to use it dont over do it. I usually only apply it when climbing outdoors for multiple days or I had a day at the gym that was especially rough on my skin. If I were you I'd use it for 2 weeks and see if it makes any difference at all, if yes then use it for maybe another 2 weeks and then stop and see if your skin learned how to recover quickly. Only use it the same day after climbing and always make sure to wash your hands. Any chalk left on them makes your skin dry and slows recovery.

Note that you shouldnt overdo it because thick and hard callous is counter productive since it's prone to tearing and splitting and can also hurt when you get in an awkward position.

So I did a lot of research on it before I bought it and apparently anything you can buy off the shelf at a store is either fake or altered, which means it’s not “real,” in a sense. Real African black soap will look sort of like someone threw it up and have an earthy, grainy texture to it. There’s no lye used when they make it (if someone who understands soap more than me can step in here I’d be grateful) which makes the whole bar less consistent.

Ideally you want to choose one that says that it was made in Ghana because then you know you’re getting the real thing and not a bar of soap that was dyed black for laughs.

Anywhoo, onto my experiences...the internet told me that it’s too harsh to apply directly to the skin, so after I take my makeup off, I wet my face down and rub the soap with my fingers until a brown, oily substance coats them, from there I can massage it into my face for a few seconds. I was surprised the first time I used it because I wasn’t expecting it to foam up and it kind of does. Once I’ve got it rubbed all over everything (not my eye area), I let it sit for like 5 seconds and then I splash water onto my face to get it off.

Before I had any kind of skincare routine I had a lot of built up dead skin on my face. I’d guess that I probably had dehydrated skin because no matter how much I moisturized it was still gunky. We’re talking blackheads everywhere and I could scrape the skin off in the shower. Now that I have a better routine (going on a year now) my skin is more clear and definitely a normal skin type, I absolutely think the soap being so strong has a lot to do with that.

If you’ve never used it before I’d say start with once or twice a week and see what happens. I find that my skin feels “squeaky clean” after I wash my face but not horribly dry...I definitely need to re-add hydrators and moisturizers after I use the soap but my face doesn’t feel nearly as tight as, say, if I’ve gotten out of the shower after just using straight water without any cleanser.

If you do decide to go for it see if you can find a bar that’s not a 1lb brick though, I thought a pound was a good choice and no joke, using it just on my face, 7 days a week, I have a decade’s supply. My boyfriend’s young daughters will be getting African black soap gifted to them on their 21st birthdays. I don’t know what to do with this amount of soap.

But that’s enough of this rant. I hope I answered some questions!

I only started at the beginning of the year so i know exactly what you're going through. If you go about once a week for a few weeks you'll slowly have more and more endurance. So instead of being wiped out after 25 minutes, you'll soon be able to go 2 or 3 hours.

The biggest thing you need to know is that if you really keep at it and start going 2 or 3 times a week, you need to stretch well, both arms and legs before you climb, every time, no matter what. And then when you feel loose, go climb some super easy stuff for about 7-10 minutes. Otherwise you'll pull a tendon in your arm(s) and not be able to climb for weeks.

There are stages that you'll go through:

1. Sore forearms and fingers
   
   Do push ups on days you don't climb to help build up your muscles a bit more. The forearm and finger soreness gets better fairly quickly (at least for me) as long as you're consistently climbing. I think i stopped having ridiculously sore forearms after about 2-3 weeks.
   
   
2. Blisters
   
   Most likely the skin on your fingers isn't used to the feeling of basically rubbing sandpaper on it for hours at a time, so even though your forearms may be feeling better, all that climbing has now caught up to your soft fingers and fingertips and you'll probably get some nasty blisters on your fingers (pinky specifically). For that, i recommend getting climbing tape, and just taping over the cuts and sores until the heal and turn to callus.
   
   
3. Skin is constantly torn up
   
   Once you've been climbing for about 1.5-2 months consistently, your hands will start to feel a bit rougher and you'll be able to get some of those crimps and slopers you couldn't before. But that doesn't mean you still aren't irritating your skin and turning it red raw. When you go to grab a hold and it just feels like fire, that's when you know it's probably time to stop for the day. I got to point where I had to stop for about 5 days (it felt like a lifetime) because my hands just weren't healing fast enough.
   
   Buy this it's climb on! an amazing lotion bar that heals your hands SO fast. i use it daily and on days that i climb, i use it right when i get home and that burning sensation is just gone and my hands feel rejuvenated. It's literally saved my ability to continue climbing. It's not greasy, it smells good and it's even edible (not that you'd WANT to eat it). couldn't recommend it more, i'm actually addicted to it i think.
   
   Hope this helps man! And sorry for making this so long, i just feel obligated since i just went through the exact process you're about to go through.
   
   As for full body workout, you'll definitely feel fairly sore almost everywhere after a solid day of climbing, but its definitely like 60/40 upper body to lower body.
   
   tl;dr: you'll get sore, it'll pass. use tape on wounds, and heal them with climb on.

I shampoo my hair, put conditioner in it, and put my hair up. While the conditioner is sitting, I wash all of my body except my back. I rinse my hair again and put it up once more. Then I use a back brush and some magical acne soap to clean my back. This helps a lot.

I'm super acne prone though, so I also regularly disinfect my sheets and sports bras with this stuff. Maybe give it a shot if washing your back last doesn't help?

This is a tool that you get what you pay for. I have the Thermoworks 8689. I like it, and it works really well. The probe stays wet in storage which many of the cheaper models don't do.

I had one of these styles and it certainly worked, but I was always having to re-calibrate it, even with frequent use. I can't say that I found it overly trustworthy.

I know I am a little late, but I created a Reddit account JUST to post this in hopes that it helps someone.

I was diagnosed with PD a while back and tried SO many things (zero therapy, Eucrisa, coconut oil, sulfate wash, vanicream cleanser, etc.)

My "miracle" has been Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap. I use an incredibly affordable version from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/DermaHarmony-Pyrithione-Zinc-ZnP-Soap/dp/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1) and my face has almost completely cleared in (3) days.

My routine, morning and night (on the PD area only) is to lather the zinc bar soap up, wash and rinse well, lightly pat dry, follow up with a small amount of metronidazole cream (rubbed in well), wait for it to absorb completely, apply YORO Organic Manuka Honey cream, and done.

This combination has been an absolute live saver for me. No more bumps, dryness, redness.. nothing!

I am so happpppyyy!

I hope this helps someone!

Thanks for the response.

I got curious about glycerin soap as pre-shave, so I bought this one from Sprouts a couple days ago. I use Williams Mug Shaving soap, and using that glycerine soap as a pre-shave made a fairly noticeable positive difference in the lather.

I use the Sal3 sulfur/salicylic acid soap also from Braunfels, and I find is rinses away pretty much odorless too. The maker claims it's because of its "colloidal" formulation: https://www.amazon.com/SAL3-Salicylic-Acid-Sulfur-Soap/dp/B00685KUGA/ref=sr_1_3?m=AA82KDCI0X2JF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1565155864&s=merchant-items&sr=1-3

It can be very drying though, be sure to have a good moisturizer and maybe use every other day.

Mine is .04 Tretinoin, 1.0 clindamyicin, 7.0 azelaic. Initially I was using the zinc soap all over my face, but the formula is not very moisturizing so I've been trying to stick to my neck/jawline. This is the one I got, though I think the Noble formula is a little more popular. My skin is generally normal to dry.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWB0ZGE?psc=1

Climb on Bar is super helpful. I bought one after my calluses started getting bad from climbing and lifting - just rub a little on at night to help soothe your hands.

I'm not sure if I have deficiency, doubt it, but I've been using this pyrithione zinc bar per my pocketderm dermatologist recommendation. So far I'm really liking it, it has helped with my redness and leaves my skin nice and soft!

Yup, I find that if I sleep with moisturizer my skin is just greasy in the morning, I don't know why it's like that, it just works better for me.

I don't like any brand name black soap, they have too many extra ingredients that seems to make my skin worse. I use authentic raw African Black soap, if you have any local organic grocers they should have it, if not, you can find it on amazon or eBay. It will be packaged either in plastic wrap or a container and will state which country it came from. I'll include a link from a search I did give it a try .

I hope this helps you like it helped me. It's taken me years to find something that worked.

The balm works miracles. You'll see this one around a lot, and most people prefer it, but any balm like this will work well.

Lotion just doesn't help heal and does nothing for blisters. Your hands might be dry, but the underlying issue I think is the heavy weight and friction. You might want to work on your technique and grip strength as well - you really should be gripping as hard as possible to prevent any slippage.

Source: lots of torn up hands from rock climbing.

Same experience here. I got mine for my kombucha, and it was just a random one off Amazon, around $20. It came with some calibration solution powder as well. It's been reliable since I got it last year.

Edit: this one, more like $15. https://www.amazon.com/VANTAKOOL-Accuracy-Measurement-Household-Drinking/dp/B0789G7MVP?keywords=PH+meter&qid=1537457868&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

I have fairly sensitive skin and wear sports bras a lot for work, where sweating often leaves me breaking out along the band. I've had decent success with african black bar soap from Shea Moisture or Nubian Heritage, the latter of which I can find at my local grocery store. I don't know if these would be preventative enough to help your issue, though.

lol i use the bar soap This brand

you can also melt it into water and put it in a soap dispenser - this is what i did as it melts super quickly if left in the shower.

My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and all detergent based (SLS and the like) soaps irritate her skin. Here is what we found the most success with (after trying many!) They were not irritating: Dead Sea Salt Soap, African Black Soap, These are simple traditional soaps. They lack all of the extra ingredients and harsh detergents that are in usual drugstore brand soaps and body washes. She uses a single ingredient oil afterwards like sunflower oil or jojoba oil. Good luck!

If you're interested in a topical treatment (which might interfere less with your current medications) this zinc soap I got from amazon was cheap and effective for me.

Yessir - and there is more than one brand.

http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacon-Soap-in-Tin/dp/B007A3ECWM

http://www.amazon.com/ManHands-Bacon-Scented-Hand-Soap/dp/B00CMU95S4/ref=pd_tcs_subst_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0EQ1GV3SE671YXSXHJHC

Enjoy :)

I use this soap and it does not do that....

https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Face-Naked-Olive/dp/B00NQ2SXY4/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480913042&sr=1-6&keywords=olive+oil+soap

African black soap is good too, does not make skin dry in U.S. dry winter.

https://www.amazon.com/SheaMoisture-African-Black-Soap-Bar/dp/B005C2N8IC/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1480913035&sr=1-6&keywords=black%2Bsoap&th=1

Also does a good job on old deodorant.

It's not supposed to be irritating, no. The Noble vegan formula contains cocoa butter, which breaks some people out, though (regular has emu oil). Perhaps you are sensitive to one of the ingredients? I use DermaHarmony and find it works well. Good luck!

Whiteheads happen when there is dirt that is clogging the pore, so I think that it might be able to be resolved by:

1. Using a different soap. Bar soap can be very drying sometimes and your skin might be sensitive to the fragrance. If you like bar soap, try using African Black Soap which is good for clearing acne:
   https://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-African-Black-Butter/dp/B005C2N8IC
   
   Or this body wash that has AHA, which is an exfoliant and is geared towards body acne:
   https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Badescu-Botanical-Body-Soap/dp/B002CBZB5E
   
   
2. Although I know you said you want to shower every other day, you could always test out showering every day and see if that alone makes a difference. Sometimes fixing the problem has to do with other factors like are you taking a shower right after you work out so sweat doesn’t clog your pores, or even how often you change your bed sheets.
   
   It might also help to shower in warm water to open your pores and then before you get out, turn the water temperature to cold so it closes your pores. This could potentially fix the dry skin problem if you usually shower in hot water, which is drying.
   
   Added: Also make sure you’re washing all the soap off your back. If you think you’ve rinsed it all off, rinse again. Sometimes it’s just that there’s soap residue left (which also happens with a lot of bar soaps).

Bacon soap Would you like to smell like bacon?

Pull my finger fart pen Because who wouldn't like to make fart noises round the office?

Toilet shaped drink cooler Now you can drink out of the toilet!



&& something under $20

I'd 100% recommend Climb ON! I started using it on my hands right after climbing and I also put it on before bed. I've noticed an improvement on how much my skin can take and how quickly it heals. I use a sandpaper stick thing then apply climb on.

I get this too, I use Sal3 soap in the shower and Salicylic acid cream it helps alot.

Seriously though, that soap is amazing, helped with my plaque psoriasis and eczema issues that I get.

My favorite thing for nasty cracked feet (discovered when I spent a month climbing in the desert) is this climbing balm. I usually put it on before bed and then wear thin socks to bed.

My mom swears by using a pumice stone to remove extra callus and then using lanolin oil (same idea, apply before bed and wear socks overnight). That works super well for me too.

I use this for body wash, er... soap. The smell is insanely strong from the bar, so my bathroom kinda smells like it now. Still deciding which shampoo I'm going to use, though.

I plan on cleaning then twice a day like I did when they were freshly pierced. This is my favorite soap for piercings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HM5LHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_v1SfAb0D1KQCF

This method worked very well for me. I had no scabbing and no infections. I bought a bottle of provon from the tattoo parlor:

http://www.amazon.com/Provon-Medicated-Lotion-Soap-Chloroxylenol/dp/B000HM5LHI

Watch the tape you use as some gave me a rash. I think I found the paper medical tape worked better for me.

good luck!

Something uplifting you say?



Here you are. A sale on the best thing ever.

I recommend giving African black soap a whirl. It's pretty cheap (about $4 from Target) and has been working on my skin. My acne usually triggers with stress, so trying to combat it can be difficult. I have been loving this soap so far and so have others.

I used something like this and it worked for years. I think you could probably buy something like that at a pet store that sells fish and reptiles and stuff, or possibly at a garden supply store.

Me too. Do you think this one would work just as well? I'd like to try this.

[This is the one I've been using] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004R3TBEC?vs=1), but then I came across [this cheaper one] ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1421447339&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX200_QL40) that looks like exactly the same thing, so I'm going to try that next time I need a new one!

SAL3 Soap: A bar soap with 10% sulfur and 3% salicylic acid. Omg, the improvement I've seen within 2 weeks of this stuff is insane. Sulfur is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory; salicylic acid is a chemical exfoliant. This stuff is destroying my chestne and backne, without destroying my skin or taking 3000 years to work!

I would suggest not using it too often at first -- like Stridex or other salicylic acid products, it can dry your skin out if you suddenly start using it 3x a day. Start with once a day or once every other day.

^^^^ This. I would also add- I wouldn't use Head and Shoulders on your beard. Get yourself a mild soap like this and finally, when applying the oil, make sure to work into your beard/face.

Zinc bar soap cleared up mine a ton! I leave the lather on my skin for a few minutes while showering. Noble gets recommended a lot, now I don't trust that either:( I bought this brand because it was cheaper.

I did a trial of curology and the recommendation for chest/back acne were the following:


Vanicream Z-Bar (Pyrithione Zinc 2%) Medicated Cleansing Bar (https://www.psico.com/product/vanicream-zinc-bar/)


Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap (http://amzn.com/B00G7TUDA0 or https://amzn.com/B01E6DZXVC)

Both of which are zinc and for the body, and quite affordable!

Edit: forgot to include my main point

Here's Bacon Soap, bacon clean!
Bacon is Meat Candy!

Late to answer so this will get buried, but give charcoal soap a try. I don't lift but I do aerials (pole/hoop/silks) and my hands get slick SO quickly. Wash your hands with a soap like this one before you start your session. It seems to draw a lot of the moisture out, and leaves my hands more dry throughout the typical hour-long class

I buy mine from Amazon..it comes in this huge tub and looks like rocks haha, but man does it pull out impurities like no other..but somehow manages to keep skin soft.

Here's the one I buy:

http://www.amazon.com/African-Black-Soap-Imported-Ghana/dp/B0053L2E1O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404881985&sr=8-2&keywords=black+soap

I received a small bottle of Provon from my piercer. Plenty left over, too, for later piercings =)

I got this one, they're all pretty much the same I'd imagine https://www.amazon.com/VANTAKOOL-Accuracy-Measurement-Household-Drinking/dp/B0789G7MVP

>https://www.amazon.com/DermaHarmony-Pyrithione-Zinc-ZnP-Soap/dp/B00MWB0ZGE

Thanks!

My SO has been washing his face with pine tar soap for three weeks now and hasn't had that stuff in the corner of his nose or any acne since (his was mild to bedin with but around his nose was bad). It dries my face out so you might want to double up on moisturizer though. They have some at gnc called Grandpa's pine tar soap. It smells like a camp fire too. The reviews on amazon are funny

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Sunscreen, moisturizer, and gentle cleansers.

More specifically, I use CeraVe bar soap for cleansing my face and the same brand lotion for post-shower moisturizer.

I've used similar stuff with good results.

• How much confidence they give you even though most everyone is unaware they exist. Also, if you're a girl, you can see them through your shirt/swimsuit, etc. a lot of the time. Band-aids or slight padding will hide them when necessary.
  
• Clean them every day. Use antibacterial soap like this (Soap) in the shower to clean them. Keep the crusties off the jewelry. I found mine healed faster and easier w/ straight barbells.
  
• It didn't hurt at all. It was the opposite of pain..................ifyaknowwhatimean...
  
• The peircer advised me to get them both done the same day. I guess it does hurt most people pretty bad so there's fear you won't go back for the other. Also, 2 healing periods would suck.
  
• No pain, no gain.

Does anyone have experience with sal3 sulfur soap? (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00685KUGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469417239&sr=8-8&keywords=salicylic+acid) It has sulfur and BHA in it which are suppose to help with acne, so I'm thinking of trying it out, should I be at all cautious of it?

Body acne is usually caused by a type of fungus and my dermatologist recommended I either use this or this Lots of people have had good results from it though personally they just made my skin dry and irritated. My body acne was caused by my fabric softener and lotion that my skin did not like. So make sure to check those as possible culprits.

I’m trying the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar tonight in hopes that this will stop me from flaking away entirely out of existence. The bar soap comes in cardboard paper packaging instead of the plastic bottle that the liquid soap version comes in.

This is the brand I've purchased in the past: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=sxts1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478174682&sr=1

However, Vanicream recently released a pyrithone zinc soap that's only available through their website that I want to try, because I like a lot of other Vanicream products.

I use this soap like 2-3 times a week in place of my second cleanser. I like it!

Edit: I let it sit on my skin for about a minute before I rinse it.

Product name: Sal3 bar soap

Product type: cleanser

Price (range): 5.99 for a bar on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00685KUGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Bnz6BbEMYC785

Country of purchase: USA

Skin info: Type II, acne prone, rosacea, sensitive (and irritated from tretinoin)

Ingredient list: Active ingredients: 3% salicylic acid, 10% sulfur. Inactive ingredients: saponified palm and palm kernal oils, glycerin, lanolin, cocamide DEA, ethanol, titanium dioxide.

Special info: high pH of close to 9 I believe, and it has an earthy dirt like smell

Experience & opinion: honestly this saved my skin. I went from irritated and red with cc’s all over to semi clear. It’s strong and the pH isn’t ideal but it helps with redness and irritation so much! I was told to use it by my derm to help with the irritation from the tret and to work on the rosacea. I use it once a day and rub it in for about 90 seconds as per her instructions.

Raw African Black Soap might help

https://www.amazon.com/African-Black-Soap-Ghana-1lb/dp/B0053L2E1O

http://beautymunsta.com/benefits-of-raw-african-black-soap-for-skin/

This helps me. https://www.amazon.com/Noble-Formula-Pyrithione-Zinc-Argan/dp/B01E6DZXVC/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500400810&sr=8-3&keywords=zinc%2Beczema&th=1

African black soap, the natural kind like dis

I've been on this prescription + doxycycline for about three weeks. Currently my routine is zinc soap and Hada Labo Hyaluronic Toner in the morning, and Cerave foaming cleanser, Hada Labo Hyaluronic Toner and my Curology prescription at night.

It's been too early for me to see a decrease in PIH/PIE, but it's definitely helped with inflammation and redness. I think I've seen a little purging on my forehead because I have more cc's than usual, but I'm not sure if that's purging or if it's from a switch in shampoo. I've been trying to be patient but it's hard, especially since I'm a chronic picker.

$14 on amazon, comes with kit to calibrate the gauge. Hasn't steered me wrong

VANTAKOOL Digital PH Meter, PH Meter 0.01 PH High Accuracy Water Quality Tester 0-14 PH Measurement Range Household Drinking, Pool Aquarium Water PH Tester Design ATC (Blue) (Yellow)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789G7MVP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ANE1BbM20SMKG

Climb On! Best thing for destroyed fingers after a climb sesh, in my humble opinion. Be aware that your fingers will be gooey for 15-30 minutes after applying though.

I would definitely get a size smaller, you want to be able to wear the shirt as long as possible and you'll probably drop weight quickly in the beginning. I found this while searching for other styles, has science gone too far?

https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacon-Soap-in-Tin/dp/B007A3ECWM/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1520061899&sr=8-24&keywords=body%2Bby%2Bbacon&th=1

Yeah here it is https://www.amazon.com/DermaHarmony-Pyrithione-Zinc-ZnP-Soap/dp/B00MWB0ZGE

Do you wear a watch or other jewelry? Could be an allergic reaction to a particular type of metal.

Try http://www.amazon.com/Noble-Formula-Pyrithione-Mango-Butter/dp/B00606RORK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1427468249&sr=8-5&keywords=zinc+soap too. Yeah it's 13 bucks a bar, but it lasts a long time and it has been miraculous for minor psoriasis and skin irritations for me. It also cleared up my face acne in 2 days and has kept it clear long term. I've had maybe 3 total break outs since I began using it about 6 months ago, when I used to have moderate acne on a weekly basis.

Apologies, Oleavine Antifungal Soap with Tea Tree and Neem for Body.

Here's the Amazon link!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010FHRA4G/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

> do you really want bacon candles, bacon soap, bacon lotion?

Bacon-up that sausage, boy.

Okay this is what cleared up my chest and back in two weeks.

2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap

Alpha Skin Care Revitalizing Body Lotion with 12% Glycolic AHA

I'm also using two other products to lighten the leftover marks (Alpha Hydrox
Spot Light Targeted Skin Lightener & InstaNatural Niacinamide 5% Face Serum) but haven't seen much improvement in that regard.

Use a zinc soap. This was recommended to me by a dermatologist.

posted what it looked like after i washed. couldn’t get all of it off but i tried

this is what i was using before i was told by reddit to not use it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00606RORK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1419865381&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70#

I apologize if this is a mobile link. It's the one that has a yellow stripe on the box.

Help needed please. 25 Y/O

Constant red and inflamed chin/under lip. Dry and Flakey skin around nostrils.

Current routine -

Morning and evening

Stridex Red Box
Vit C serum - morning
Vit E serum - Evening
Hadalabo Milk and Lotion
Occasionally Cetaphil

I've been using this recently out of desperation -

DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 4 oz - Crafted for Those with Skin Conditions - Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff, Psoriasis, Eczema, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JfPoyb53XYNW4

I thought originally it was seborrheic dermatitis. I went to a dermatologist and was prescribed keto cream. I continued to use this for about 7 months with little positive response.

It actually seemed to spread to my chin or it's coincidental. It's driving me crazy :(

About three months ago I went to a new derm and was prescribed elidel cream.

I have used it every day for the last few months and it seemed better at first but now it's just flaking constantly.

How do I know what this is? Is it hormonal?

I'm trans and have recently changed hormones slightly but it wasn't around when the chin started.

I do shave every other day but as of this week I have put a pause on to see it helps relieve some of it.

I'm at a loss. I can't remove hair right now. Make up burns the effected skin but I do wear it occasionally if it's too troubling for me.


Pictures -

I know it's not pleasant to look at, sorry in advance.

First
http://i.imgur.com/LpDoick.jpg

Second
http://i.imgur.com/rH9L2nU.jpg

Edit: Thank you in advance.

I really like keracare's itchy scalp/dandruff conditioner. I swear by this stuff. Has the zinc in it and I noticed a HUGE diff when I used it on my scalp and face. You can also try a bar soap with zinc. Below are what I used.

Avlon Keracare Dry & Itchy Conditioner 32oz and Dry & Itchy Scalp Moisturizing Shampoo 32oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JJ3I9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2URMxbMFNG8M7


DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 4 oz / 113 g - Crafted for Those with Skin Conditions - Sebortheic Dermititis, Dandruff, etc. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.SRMxbR4V9XHA

Do it.

Ever heard of this stuff? It's not JUST for climbers.

"...dang it Steve, you and your bacon soap..."

https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacon-Soap-in-Tin/dp/B007A3ECWM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522683785&sr=8-1&keywords=bacon+cologne&dpID=51WYHok3V3L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Grandpa's Pine Tar Bar Soap 3.25 Ounce (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LMN7B4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AqpyCbWY17GSM

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Soap-Pine-Tar-Bar/dp/B002LMN7B4

http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacon-Soap-in-Tin/dp/B007A3ECWM

DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 4 oz - Crafted for Those with Skin Conditions - Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff, Psoriasis, Eczema, etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWB0ZGE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

But does he have bacon soap or bacon bandages?

Also, you get an upvote for introducing me to the phrase Bacon is Meat Candy

edit: item

Bacon is meat candy. Have you gotten him some [bacon soap] (http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacon-Soap-in-Tin/dp/B007A3ECWM) yet?

https://www.headandshoulders.com/en-us/shop-products/dandruff-shampoo/clinical-strength-shampoo

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

This is what I'm using my diet seems to trigger flare-ups but I have it somewhat controlled. I'd suggest seeing a doctor and requesting blood work, it could be an Immune system disorder. DO you drink alcohol you should probably stop. Wash all bedding and towels don't use that trimmer again until you disinfect it. Eat healthy get more sun exposure limit sugar intake.

get this, makes your taint tingle

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FHRA4G

I sent my derm on curology a photo really similar to this one and she suggested Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap

Here is the mobile version of your link

Excuse the horrible formatting im on mobile but as an eczema/body acne veteran, this has helped me TONS:

Shea Moisture African Black Soap With Shea Butter 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C2N8IC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qfydBbR7QP24M

This is the bar soap I'm working through. Sal3

I hate bar soap, so hopefully I can find a liquid version. This stuff smells, so I usually follow up with regular body wash so I don't smell like an active volcano.

I get smelly junk, athletes foot, and acne under armpits and on shoulders. Is this product worth investing in, in order to cure my problems? Thinking of using it as my daily soap...

Oleavine Antifungal Soap with Tea Tree and Neem for Body, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FHRA4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_a8iQybHA3HYR4

I use the murad vitamin C toner in the morning and then The ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% at night. Vitamin C and Zinc will help with color correction but should be used opposite routines as they affect each ohter.

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I too suffer from bad scarring. Most of the items i used were recommended by my curology dermatologist that you can speak with. Ive noticed that my skin is more even and brighter. When i do get a pimple, the scar fades much faster. This is my routine (i am 23/f with oily skin)

Morning:

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap, 3.25 oz

MURADEssential-C Toner

EltaMD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, 1.7 oz

DR. JART+Cicapair ™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

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Evening:

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap, 3.25 oz

SK-IIFacial Treatment Essence

THE ORDINARYNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (i rotate between this and my curology serum every other night)

EltaMD PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, 1.7 oz

I used to scratch so much my scalp would bleed and my hair would start falling out but I changed my diet ( too much sugar, dairy, & wheat would trigger it badly) and started using zinc soap to wash my hair. I still itch every now and then if I become too stressed but that’s nothing compared to how it was before.

DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 4 oz - Crafted for Those with Skin Conditions - Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff, Psoriasis, Eczema, etc. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWB0ZGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MRzZBbJ9A285A

I use these two products to wash. Are they that bad? http://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-Butters-Utility-Avocado/dp/B00ECAZFIG/ref=sr_1_24?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1406779380&sr=1-24

http://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-African-Black-Soap-8/dp/B005C2N8IC/ref=sr_1_15?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1406779380&sr=1-15

​I have combination skin that alternates between being too oily and too dry. I have LOTS of large pores and sebaceous filaments around my nose and chin, and they never seem to go away, even with occasional blackhead strips or weekly exfoliation. I sometimes get acne in these spots as well as my forehead--occasionally small bumps, but usually cystic acne. I recently switched from the birth control pill (combination pill) to an IUD, so I've noticed an increase of acne on my face and body (where I've never really gotten acne before, even before I went on the pill).

I've also always had issues with redness and unevenness, especially around my cheeks and nose. It flares up when I'm stressed or when I eat gluten (celiac disease), and it seems really similar to my mother's rosacea. My skin is very sensitive as well, and harsh products irritate my skin and make it inflamed, red, and itchy.

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Here's my current routine:

MORNING (shower)

Shea Moisture African Black Soap bar

SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash (body)

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Problem Skin Toner OR 100% witch hazel (alcohol free)

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin With Broad Spectrum Spf 15

NIGHT

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water, For All Skin Types

Shea Moisture African Black Soap bar

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Problem Skin Toner

LadyKin Affinitic Snail Cream

Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream OR Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Moisturizer 

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When I get cystic acne, I usually use either diluted tea tree oil or a tiny bit of benzoyl peroxide directly on the bumps. The latter tends to irritate my skin very badly.

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Regarding facial cleansers, I sometimes alternate between the following as well: 

Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash

BRTC Jasmine Waterfall Foaming Cleanser 

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And I wear mud/charcoal masks or sheet masks about once a week or so. Would anybody be able to provide guidance? I guess my primary concern is the redness, which is usually pretty noticeable. The other issues (acne and large pores) don't look as bad in person. Does anyone have any product/routine suggestions?