(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best body skin care products

-pixi nourshing balm oil cleanser Take off with warm baby wash cloth (microfiber, 10 pk $5 walmart)

• botanical all bright 3-in-1 micellar cleansing solution$6.99 Walgreens. Works better than Garnier pink cap, gets everything off in one swipe, it’s amazing. Seriously. And moisturizing.
  
• la Roche posay toleraine purifying foaming face wash helps clear out the gunk, great ph neutral and helps dehydrated skin. Both my SO and I used this and were amazed what it did to our skin in 2 weeks time.
  
• cosrx 96 snail mucin (hydrating HA type serum)
  
• dr. jart ceramedin liquid a very moisturizing “toner” in a sense, it helps repair the moisture barrier and i love how my skin looks when i use this stuff. I also use it on wounds to help them heal faster.
  
• hada labo premium solution and hada labo premium milky lotion 2 step system. Use this for very dry days.
  
• drunk elephant frambroos serum will wake up with brand new skin everyday
  
• dr jart ceramidin cream As an all over layer once your done with these.
  -dr Dennis gross alpha beta exfoliating moisturizer a wonderful emollient moisturizer that wakes you up with brand new skin, think of it as a more moisturizer DE frambroos, that you can use on the days you don’t use DE frambroos to get moisture and exfoliating and plumping properties. It’s wonderful.
  
• ole Hendrickson banana bright eye cream wonderfully hydrating and also brightening under makeup as well, but can still be used at night. Plumps fine lines.
  
• organic jojoba oil dab over face and around eyes, over eyelashes, eyebrows. Jojoba oil soaks into the epidermis bc it is the same size if not smaller than our pore size (compared to all these other oils like rose hip, squalene, Marula, etc)
  
• organic grapeseed oil, one of the highest in oleic and linoleic acid, resveratol, omega 3, omega 6, vitamin E. Don’t use too much. jojoba, grapeseed, emu oil are my favorite. Emu helps anything put over or under cross the phosopholipid barrier and cross deeper into the epidermis.
  
• lock everything in with Cera ve ointment.
  
• la Roche posay double repair moisturizer UV SPF 30 Use this as a daily spf, it helps dehydrated skin.
  
  
  things to have in your arsenol
  
• stratia liquid gold a combo of niacin amide, cholesterol, other important ingredients in the right combo that can be added to your routine without going through the ordinary mindfuck.
  
• Niod flavonne mud mask a detox, purifying, protective, and responsive face mask. One of the few masks to actually have.
  
• sand & sky Australian pink sand mask Just do it. Have this in your kit because it Detoxes your skin and makes it look like brand new baby skin with small pores.
  
• biologique recherche mask Viviant You won’t be able to get this, but eventually hopefully down the road in your skincare journey you will understand why I am recommending this. One of the best in the world.
  
• Aztec secret healing clay a good clay mask that is multi-purpose. Can sprinkle in your bath with some epsom salt with a very, very detoxing bath. Or with a packet of aveeno (or off brand) colloidal oatmeal packs for calming, soothing yet detoxing bath.
  
• taste knockout tingling treatment You want to see your pores disappear and your skin stay nice and balanced? Use this the night before. It’s pure magic. I’ve never used biologique recherche pm1970 but I can only imagine this is the closest it comes.
  
• biologique recherche p50 pigm400 regulates melanin productions, evens and brightens skin.
  
• melazepam 20% I personally am eventually going to try this, it’s iffy to recommend this because I haven’t tried it.... but it’s definitely on my list.... for an even and brighter complexion. I’ve tried The Ordinary 7% azelic acid and that was cool but not much of a difference. This seems like you would actually see a significant difference. I personally use retin A and have for 16 years now, nothing would work as good (none of these products) without my retin a. Pore size would not be what it is today without it. Melazepam=Azaelic acid or whatever. It prevents re-keratinization, is an anti microbial, anti-inflammatory, and some other shit. This plus retin A are like a golden combo. Def on my amazon wish list.
  
• the ordinary 30% aha bha acid peel or whatever. One of the only TO products actually worth owning in my opinion. The rest are a clusterfuck that crowd up your sink and look cool. But only serve one individual purpose. Usually a mild one at that. By that way, watch that caffeine solution bc that can be very very drying. It can help with mild puffiness but lymphatic massage helps more to drain the fluid and all together help the cause, versus a solution that is going to dry out your skin in the end all.
  
  
  That’s all I’ve got. Obviously this is not a go out and buy all these products at once, but I do believe that every single product on this list would help your skin. The major ones being tarte knockout treatment, sand and sky mask, la Roche posay toleraine purifying foaming face wash, pixi nourshing cleansing balm, botanicals 3-1 micellar water, cosrx snail mucin, dr jart ceramidin serum, and the dr Dennis gross exfoliating lotion. Frambroos is magical too. Gosh. Just everything here. But those specifically are my hard hitters. If I had to go buy something right now to try and see results, it’d be tarte knockout tingling treatment. The results on resurfacing are amazing. Buy that and jojoba oil, it’s moisturizing, just pat it in. Cera Ve makes a big difference in occluding your products and really making them soak the fuck in,.
  
  

  I say this because I had skin just like yours about 3 months ago and I wasted my money on all these “HG” products everyone talked about, and they were pure shit. Find what YOUR skin likes girl,. And don’t go balls out all at once. Try one thing and see how your skin reacts, then start introducing like products. Don’t be afraid to return products to CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Sephora, Ulta. EVERYWHERE. Keep your receipts. Every. Single. One.

I'm glad i was able to inspire you!

My go to products:

Cleansers/removers:
I have weird cimbo skin too if i treat my acne i get red and weird. If i moisturize i get acne.
I have found that alternating between st. Ives blemish control apricot scrub and garnier's moisture rescue cleansing foam keeps my skin from getting oily or acne ridden.

Makeup remover:
I love love love almay's oil free makeup remover pads.

Moisturizer: garnier moisture rescue for normal to combo. It is super moisurizing, smells nice and is cheap. Its also a dupe for clinique's moisture surge moisturizer.

Lip balm:
I love nivea's lip balm tubes specifically their kiss of vitamin swirl. It keeps my lips moisturized and applied over lip products it gives a glossy sheen that is long lasting, not drying and not sticky!

I also use soft lips- any of the clear ones as a sort of primer for preventing lip products from drying out.

Brushes: i don't know if you have a Meijer by you, but i have the Studio M brush line set and it is similar to EcoTools in quality but much cheaper. I love them! As far as i know they are only available at Meijer though.

Primers:
For eyeshadow i like to use elf's studio primer,but if you can afford it, go with urban decay's. And for my face i use loreal's magic perfecting base. I find that it fills my pores and keeps me from getting oily throughout the day.

Face:
I love loreal's true match collection! I have a really hard time finding face makeup as well and discovering this line was revolutionary. I use their concealer and liquid foundation currently.

I also love rimmel's match perfection 2 in 1 concealer and highlighter for my under eye circles, as well as their stay matte powder for all over face application.

Lips: I love lip crayons! When i use tube lipstick i sometimes get outside the lines, and the kid in me gravitated to crayons. I am lusting after nyx's collection, but i am currently using Ulta's collection. They are usually more expensive than Nyx's but are currently on sale in stores and online for $2! I have found that rumors is a good neutral shade, daredevil is a bold red, and fashionista is a nice bold pink.

Eyebrows:
I currently am using rimmel's professional eyebrow pencil and love it.

Shadow:
I am currently using sephora's brown eyes pro lesson pallette and it changed my life-really.

Liner:
I use ulta's precision liquid eye liner (the marker) to get the shape i want (and for everyday) and sometimes top with nyx's studio liquid liner for it's long lasting power.

For kohl/colored liners i love the sephora collection line, especially the nanos.

Mascara:
For everyday use i use maybeline falsies. I also sometimes layer with rimmel's lycra lash extender.

I hope this all helps! Added Links!

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.

After using Philosophy and Proactiv facial products for a long time I suddenly began to break out regularly. As a teenager I never had pimples but mid-20s that changed. A friend recommended using Cetaphil as a moisturizer and it's really the best thing I've tried. (Her LA dermatologist referred her to it)

I have combination skin, mostly normal with some dry areas and live in an arid climate. Once daily face washing before bed with toner and make up remover, usually apply my moisturizer twice a day, and sunscreen once a day. A really easy, no fuss routine and my skin is much happier after I stopped messing with it and went the less is more route.

Here are my go to products

Cetaphil moisturizer
http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Fragrance-Moisturizing-16-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001ET76GW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1369894969&sr=8-4&keywords=cetaphil

Witch Hazel Toner - At first the smell bothered me but it works. My boyfiriend likes it too.
http://www.amazon.com/Dickinsons-Original-Witch-Hazel-Perfecting/dp/B000GCQ04C/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369895306&sr=1-2&keywords=witch+hazel+toner

Sweet almond oil is the best eye make up remover and moisturizer. It also works great as a men's shaving oil.
http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Sweet-Almond-Moisturizing-ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369895423&sr=1-1&keywords=almond+oil

This is my favorite splurge item from Philosophy.
http://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Micro-delivery-Triple-Acid-12-count/dp/B006GACVYQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369895490&sr=1-4&keywords=philosophy+pads

I use an Aveeno facial sunscreen and sometimes those make up remover pads if I'm in a hurry, am feeling lazy or during traveling. Natural make up is my style, I don't use a foundation or anything because my skin is pretty great. Favorite make up brands are BareMinerals, MAC, Benefit and Too Faced.

Hope this helps you to simplify your regimen and make your skin happy in your new home. : )

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.
  

Personally, I'd search for alternatives - not because I don't think the products aren't trustworthy, I'm sure they are!, but in all likelihood you'll be able to find a cheaper and easily accessible alternative. I get why derms push the fancy in-house brands, it's a great way to make money, but they do tend to be overpriced (and certainly aren't the only good & effective version of the product out there!) As long as it's not prescription-only, there are probably a bunch of affordable alternatives.

For cleansers, check out the cleanser wiki for recs

And as long as you're satisfied that the underlying cause has been treated, and since your derm is comfortable moving on to treat hyperpigmentation, you might want to look for alternatives to the cream as well.

> Ban A Tan Cream contains Arbutin Topical, Liquorice Extract Topical and Mulberry Extract Topical as active ingredients.

I know The Ordinary has an affordable arbutin serum! Imo licorice root and mulberry extract are nice gentle 'extras', but probably aren't doing the heavy lifting in terms of treating hyperpigmentation. They're still really nice tho! r/asianbeauty should have lots of good recs :)

If you want to check out other hyperpigmentation treatments, the PIH wiki is a good place to start. For body use, you might be interested in the following products:

Ingredient | Recs
| ---- | ---- |
AHAs | Alpha Skin Care 12% Glycolic Body Lotion - Glytone 17.5% Glycolic Lotion - AmLactin 12% Lactic Acid Lotion - Acne.org's big glycolic acid lotion
Arbutin | Hada Labo Shirojyun Albutin Medicinal Whitening Lotion (150ml (5 oz), so on the small side for body application)
Retinoids | Paula's Choice Resist Retinol Body Treatment (0.1% retinol) - Deciem Retin-Oil (hydroxypinacolone retinoate)

i am not really sure what you mean about the eyelid thing, maybe a picture would help?

i have never used costal scents, but ive seen a few girls here make some nice looks with it. no idea on the quality. i know you said ELF is too expensive, but this palette is only 10 pounds. i have it and i like it. they are pretty good quality for a cheaper eye shadow palette. if you can afford some eye primer, the colors will look even better. i use urban decay primer potion, but that sounds like its a little out of your budget, maybe someone can recommend a cheap one!

i have combination skin (oily and dry! ughhh) and I always use liquid foundation. Powder can make the dry spots look really flaky. Revlon Colorstay is a good drugstore brand, I like it, it has good coverage and staying power, and I hear a lot of people mention it on here.

[edit] i see you are a teen and have youthful skin. if you dont get many breakouts and dont have a lot of unevenness in your skin tone, you could probably get away with a tinted moisterizer or a BB cream instead of a full coverage foundation. i recently got a sample of loreals BB cream and I was a big fan!

i really like ecotools brushes. They are good quality and relatively cheap!

Good luck!

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.

So about a year or two ago I began experiencing similar problems. One day it was so bad that on a whim in a drug store I purchased a little blue tub of Nivea Creme. It was cheap, but I figured I'd give it a try as I've liked some of their other products, especially their post shave balm which helped with razor burn and bumps.

Now I had never used moisturizers or anything on my face before. I would just wash it with a face wash when I showered and went to bed. But a friend of mine was working at Vogue or GQ and got my gf a couple of free samples of this stuff called Crème de la Mer. She absolutely swore by and I could definitely see the improvement in her skin. But as you can see here, at nearly $200 per ounce it's not cheap. But I got curious as to what made it so effective beyond hte marketing hype.

This led me to looking into the ingredients, and what do you know? That tub of Nivea Creme I bought almost has the matches. In fact, numerous other people have written about them and most say their performance is essentially the same. So unless your name is Daddy Warbucks and you don't mind spending 40 times the amount for what is at best a negligible difference, go with the Nivea Creme.

I recommend using it after you wash in the evening, and just leave it on nice and thick overnight. Then in the morning, rub some on your face before after washing again, but really rub it in this time. Within about 24-48 hours you will be as good as new, if not better.

I'd drop shampoo altogether, use conditioner. Massage your scalp gently but thoroughly with your finger tips. If your hair is long, be sure to gently smooth the conditioner through it. As for your skin, try different body washes. I like: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Shop-Tea-Tree-Wash/dp/B002K8W1UC/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1319231490&sr=8-26 and http://www.amazon.com/Body-Shop-Clearing-Facial-Regular/dp/B002K8W58K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319231477&sr=8-1 . Look up the ingredients, they're pretty good. After you shower toss on some of this, http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-4-Ounce/dp/B0000C0XL8/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1319231537&sr=1-1 . BarefootNick is also right, drink a lot of water. The less chemicals you toss in your body the better off you are. Good luck bud.

Edit: Also remember, everyone is different. What may help Derp may not help Derpina.

There's a pretty easy way to avoid this:

1. Take a warm bath with some bath salts. After about 10 minutes of soaking or so, exfoliate your skin, try this: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001POYT16/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) That's just an example, you can get some epsom salt (same stuff) at Walmart for half the price.
   
   
2. Exfoliating the skin first prevents ingrown hairs. Super important. The first time I did this, I did not know how to shave my body properly and I ended up being way too vigorous and getting lots of nasty razor bumps. To exfoliate I used:
   
   
3. Loofah or Pouf (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CTQMIC/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) again check Walmart, it'll be cheaper. The main idea here is that you want to exfoliate dead skin and loosen up any hairs that are growing.
   
   
4. St. Ives Exfoliating Body Wash (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JLGC12/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) This is a really great natural exfoliant that you can put on the loofah/poof while you scrub
   
   
5. After exfoliation, you shave. I shave against the grain with a good Gillette razor using this shaving cream: Cremo Cream (http://www.amazon.com/Cremo-Astonishingly-Superior-Shaving-Creams/dp/B003FVWRCK/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=191FPDNMEKJB5PRZXF94) Which does a really tremendous job. You only need to spread a little bit of it around and it helps to give a really great shave without any irritation (great for both men and women). Plus it last a long time.
   
   
6. Moisturize with your favorite skincare lotion, brand doesn't really matter. You just want to keep that area moist and healthy.
   
   
7. LAST STEP. Most important, DO NOT DO THIS THE SAME DAY YOU SHAVE. DO IT EITHER A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE OR AFTER. Use an acid-based lotion like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TTPZQ6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 or http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002D48QRK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   The basic idea here is that through chemical exfoliation they'll smooth the red bumps and give you a very smooth look.
   
   
   This is my skincare routine and I don't get any of those ingrown hairs or razor bumps. I used too, though. That's why I do this.

Product name: Unrefined, raw shea butter

Price (range): Can vary widely depending on where/who you buy it from, but I use the Sky Organics one from Amazon.

Country of purchase: USA

Skin info: Oily/combination, Fitzpatrick 5-6, sensitive/easily dehydrated/large pores.

Ingredient list: Unrefined, raw shea butter (lol)

Special info: Rich in vitamin A & E and moisturizing fatty acids. It's also apparently non-comedogenic. And cruelty free!

Unrefined raw shea butter should be off-white to cream colored, but is not always uniform in color. Some dark flecks are normal. It can be crumbly and should smell somewhat nutty.

For those who need heavy, heavy moisture, look for shea nilotica (East African shea butter) specifically. The ratio of fatty acids makes it more moisturizing that West African shea butter which is already nothing to sneeze at.

Also, lots of online retailers support initiatives that promote sustainable economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa and help empower the women who do the overwhelming majority of the work when it comes to production of shea butter.

Experience & opinion: I've been using shea butter as the last step in my nightly routine for years now. It is the one product I can depend on to never break me out, never clog my pores, and never irritate my skin. It has helped heal and save my skin SO MANY TIMES when I've fucked it up by being too intense with acids or retinoids. It is absolutely without a doubt the single most important product I use that keeps dehydration at bay. If I'm going out at night and I put on a thin layer, and people tell me my skin is glowing. The only reason I can't use it during the day is that my sunscreen already makes my face way too shiny. Also a lifesaver for chapped lips or dry, cracked hands.

I will say the raw stuff can be hard to spread. A lot of retailers whip their shea butter which makes it easier to spread without destroying the benefits. If you don't want to use a whipped version, you can always break off a piece and warm it in your hands or the microwave.

Let me preface this by saying that I'm a guy, so I'm really in unfamiliar territory here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I started using minoxidil to stimulate facial hair growth, so I've wanted to start dermarolling as well to help with collagen production.

I've purchased a dermaroller and 70% alcohol, but I'm a bit lost on what moisturizing products I should use immediately after dermarolling.

My daily lotion right now is Lubriderm 3 in 1 but I imagine that's not something I want to use after dermarolling.

I've sort of browsed around on here and there's a lot of products and abbreviations that are lost on me, but it seems like vitamin C is a good option to use after dermarolling?

Something like CeraVe vitamin C Serum is something I've seen suggested. I've also seen others suggest Timeless vitamin C serum but I'm not quite sure what the differences are.

Do these seem like good options, or is there something better you'd suggest? I'll take any opinions/suggestions

I’m so sorry about the rosacea you beautiful ladies. I have some tips that may help:
I tried fractional laser for my broken capillaries, and it didn’t do anything except give me a scar from a blister I got.

1. l- lysine helps strengthen blood vessel walls.
   https://www.amazon.com/NOW-L-Lysine-Double-Strength-Tablets/dp/B000Z9361G
   
   
2. fungal acne safe routine:
   Check your skin care products on www.skincarisma.com and make sure they are fungal acne safe.
   
   
3. the Ordinary’s Alpha Arbutin:
   https://www.beautylish.com/s/the-ordinary-alpha-arbutin-2-ha
   It has a cooling effect on the skin (skin carisma says this is not fungal acne safe, but it doesn’t give me any issues.)
   
   
4. scrape your face: yeah I don’t know why this helps so much but it does. Gently scrape the gunk off your face with this thingy:
   https://www.amazon.com/exfolimate-Face-Body-Exfoliation-Exfolimate/dp/B00SVDLGHY
   Also good for KP.
   
   
5. Squaline oil: I use the one from the ordinary, but if you search reddit for squaline oil you will find other recommendations.
   https://www.skinstore.com/the-ordinary-100-plant-derived-squalane-30ml/11416764.html
   
   
6. eucerin healing cream on your worst patches.
   https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Original-Healing-Rich-Creme/dp/B001FB5IIC
   
   
7. sun screen: I like this one: https://www.ulta.com/clear-face-liquid-lotion-sunblock-spf-55?productId=xlsImpprod11281057
   
   Or this one: https://www.amazon.com/Biore-SARASARA-Perfect-SPF50-original/dp/B0727STS9G
   
   Subscribe to r/skincareaddiction and r/rosacea. There is a lot of help there too. Good luck!!

I'm a gender-queer guy and I've been trying to make my overall appearance more feminine for the past several months. In general, I'm aiming more for androgynous than blatantly feminine (think women's sneakers and jeans more than heels and dresses), and along those same lines, I'm not really interested in makeup (I don't think) but would like to find a skincare routine that makes my face look as feminine and femininely-pretty as possible.

I have normal skin, maybe slightly oily but I almost never get zits anymore (I'm 31),

My routine right now:

• Aveeno Positively Radiant cleanser and face scrub, every morning and night
  
• this retinol moisturizer and this eye cream, every morning and night
  
• this mud mask I use once a week or so
  
• an assortment of these sheet masks, I use one of them most nights before bed (this doubles as a relaxation thing...)
  
  Overall, I've surprisingly been pretty happy with this routine so far, but this has been one of those processes where the more I've learned the more I've realized I don't know, which is what brought me here.
  
  I (thankfully) don't have any notable problems I need to address (dryness, oiliness, etc), but I feel like my skin is a little dull and I want to make it more glowy/luminous/radiant, and basically make it "pop" and say "feminine" a little louder.
  
  What additions or changes to my routine might take me the farthest in that direction? In particular, I'm almost out of moisturizer and want to try a different one (the one I have makes my face a tad oily), and I think I want to add a serum and/or night creme - but I'll be (very, very) receptive to whatever suggestions SCA might have for me.

Here's a good list of natural oils

I'm personally a huge fan of extra virgin olive oil on special occasions. My wife and I love to use it for erotic massage on our entire bodies. It smells so good, and it's thick enough to have good staying power. It leaves your skin nice and soft too.

For everyday use, I've been trying almond oil lately, as an alternative to coconut oil, with great success.

Hi! I just recovered from dehydrated skin recently and live in Germany too! I find that layering hydrating products and then sealing it with an occlusive cream works best. Perhaps you could try a similar routine to mine like this:

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1. Wash with water only
   
   
2. Hydrating toner x2 layers (Asian brands are best at this since they are more like a light moisturizer! I use Innisfree Green Tea skin, but you could try Klairs which is available on German Amazon.
   
   
3. A humectant such as Hada Labo premium mixed with another layer of toner. This is also available on German Amazon.
   
   
4. Sebamed Clear Face Gel
   
   
5. Seal it with Vaseline. Once your moisture barrier is better, you could try switching to thick layer Cerave Moisturizing Cream (this is available some Apotheke. You can find online which stores have it. Don't buy it online because the stores sell for only around 12 euro).
   
   I also suggest installing a water filter if your area has hard water.
   
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   Best of luck!

There were a couple things that helped fixed my moisture barrier: First using a gentle pH balanced non-striping/drying cleanser. I use the La Roche Posay Toleraine Purifying Foaming Cleanser at night. I used raw honey to wash in the morning. I don't think I used a toner at the time, but if you want to I think a hydrating one would work better than an astringent one for healing skin. After cleansing, I moisturized with [grapeseed oil] (https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Grape-Seed-Oil-16-Ounce/dp/B000RZPVV6) and sealed it in with layer of Badger Unscented SPF 30 Sunscreen. I know this is a sunscreen, but it helped so much with calming redness and cysts I had at the time. I believe it was the zinc oxide that helped heal (zinc is great for skin--look it up!). I still use it to this day! I cut out all actives, and even clay masks (I was using aztec clay mask with avc and it seemed to dry out my skin and make matters worse). My routine was simplified like this for around 2 months I believe before my moisture barrier was healed. After that period I introduced more products/actives :)
Whew sorry for the long post!

Rave: Eucerin Original Healing Rich Creme

I picked this up a while ago after seeing in Simple Skincare Science's list of fungal acne-safe products. I don't know that I actually have FA, but my skin has improved a lot since switching to "safe" products. This is a very thick, occlusive moisturizer with only a few ingredients (Water, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine). It feels incredibly thick and sticky when I first apply it, but quickly warms up and gets a bit oily so it's pretty easy to spread. I use it at night as an occlusive layer on top of my other serums and moisturizers. I love how it really seems to stick to my skin and doesn't rub off on my pillow during the night. The weather has recently turned cold in the northeast US, and I've noticed that this has really been helping my dry skin retain moisture during the night.

I would be very careful with using Vaseline as an occlusive. Definitely patch test it for a prolong period (like 2 weeks) before going all out. Better to have a small patch of blemishes than a face full of it. It does sound like your skin might benefit from something exfoliating like the C20 to help with dullness, but without some good hydrating & occlusive products, that will just land you in trouble.


My HG hydrating & moisturizing 'products':


DYI Witch Hazel, HA, & Glycerin toner (sometimes I add a few drops of high linoleic facial oil or tea tree oil to the mixture). This is my, 'I screwed up my face using too much acne medication/trying a new product that it hates' savior. I know for a fact my skin response very well to these 3 items mixed together & I can always turn to this DYI toner without risk of a reaction. It isn't hydrating enough for me just to use it without a cream of some sort, but it is the figurative lifejacket of skincare routine.



Carezone Doctor's Solution Dematology Hydra Toner, this the most hydrating toner I've ever come across that doesn't break me out.


Carezone Doctor's Solution Dematology H.A. Cream, this cream is on the heavier side, but damn if it doesn't hydrate & moisturize my skin without causing a bad reaction.


Mediheal Mediental Balhyo-Jinjeong Healing Mask is the best damned face mask I've ever used (thank you, Snow White & Asian Pear!) Comfortable to use, crazy moisturizing, & soothing as all get out. The blue, yellow, & purple versions are extremely nice, but the green one has my heart!

I tried to go with cheaper, more accessible Asian & Western products, & soooooo much regret, especially in regards to the toner & cream. As long as they make that those 2 Carezone products & that Mediheal mask, I will be a loyal customer! My only regret is they aren't the easiest to buy. I usually get all 3 off Koreadepart but I may try another vendor the next time I need to order them.


If you're not sensitive to snail, the COSRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence might be the way to go. It's got a pretty limited ingredient list & it's easy to get a hold of without breaking the bank.

Ba Co N

Bacon Strips and Bacon strips

Bacon Wallet

Exercise = Bacon

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

Bacon Lounge Pants

Bacon duct tape

Bacon boxers

Bc = Bacon the Delicious element

I <3 Bacon sticker

Bacon Mints

Bacon toothpaste

Bacon floss

Bacon Jellybeans

Bacon Tie

Bacon Candy bar

Maple and Bacon Lollipops

Keep calm and Bacon Nom

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.

I am a big proponent of straight jojoba oil. I love it so much that my first post in r/wicked_edge was about jojoba oil.

Also, I love ToOBS Luxury Herbal Aftershave Cream. It's got those all natural ingredients you asked about, like honey and wheatgerm and avocado oil. It's the one cream I have tried that really just disappears into the skin and leaves it feeling so soft and relaxed.

I also like most all of Nancy Boy's products. Their Cooling Aftershave Gel is nice but it is mostly aloe vera so it's a bit too goopy when first putting it on. The signature scent is a mix of lavender, peppermint, and rosemary which is a very nice mix; not too macho, not too femme.

Also, you say you splash cold water on your face and wait 20 minutes before applying aftershave. Have you ever tried using an alum block? Alum helps close the pores, tone the skin, have antimicrobial properties, etc. If you have a good shave with a sharp blade, proper lathering, etc then, after rinsing off the excess lather post-shave, running an alum block over your face might help you reduce or eliminate that twenty minute wait. Of course if you have a bad shave with any razor burn you will know it as the alum will sting like the dickens (it is good for stopping any bleeding and doesn't sting as much as a styptic pen).

My usual routine is after shaving I wet a washcloth in warm water, wipe down my face, dunk the alum block in the warm water and run it over my face. I then let the sink empty and fill it with a bit of cold water, wet the washcloth and wipe my face down again. This gives the alum just about 20-30 seconds to do its job and then I'm ready for my aftershave lotion/cream/oil of choice.

Rave: Meishoku Ceracolla Moisture Lotion

I bought this to replace the Perfect Gel from the same line because it has the same active ingredients (ceramides, mostly) and I'd like to use a more exciting moisturizer instead.

Now, I have not actually used this on my face yet ^because ^I'm ^an ^idiot ^who ^buys ^more ^products ^than ^she ^can ^reasonably ^patch ^test, but I've tried it on my lips (under balm) and my hands (under my normal hand cream) for a few days.
I have atopic eczema on my hands which means they're extremely sensitive, have dry spots and I regularly need to use prescription creams for flare-ups. Within ~2 days of using the lotion, my hands got SO much better! I wake up with hands that feel basically normal and I haven't needed to use my steroid cream in days. There's still slightly drier spots here and there, but the overall improvement is bizarre, especially considering I've used hand creams with ceramides before that didn't do much.

My self-care is one of the first things that goes out the window when the inevitable wave of depression hits.

I’m actually pretty proud of myself though because lately I’ve been better about showering and brushing my hair!

This is my favorite body scrub! I always feel so much better after I use it in a warm shower! It makes me super smooth, helps with my dry skin and eczema, and smells amazing!

What have you been putting on them? I would say some sort of salve, Vaseline, or of course Egyptian Magic which is a bit expensive but is AMAZING, and lasts FOREVER (you only need the tiniest bit). You can use it on everything - lips, eyelashes, face, scars, cuts and scrapes, chaffed skin, feet, cuticles. Everything. I've had my jar for like six years.

Enough of that, though, if you don't have any Vaseline or a salve on hand, an unscented lotion may also help. Definitely nothing with a fragrance. Are you staying hydrated enough?

Shampoo - Loreal Ever Fresh Anti-Danduff (Sulfate Free). Anything organic and sulfate free is okay. Other than that, tumitindi ang balakubak and flakes.

Deodorant - Crystal Body Rock Deodorant (Unscented, Aluminum/Parabens Free, Natural, Hypoallergenic, and leaves no stain)

Body/Facial Moisturizer - Lubriderm Men's 3-in-1 Lotion Fragrance Free

Lip Moisturizer - Burt's Bee 100% Natural Lip Balm

Toothpaste - Anything, actually. But Colgate is my go-to brand.

Soap - Ivory Fragrance Free or Irish Spring Classic

Hair Oil - Johnson & Johnson's Baby Oil.

Facial Wash - Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil Free. Cetaphil is nice, too.

Dental Floss - Johnson & Johnson REACH (Mint waxed)

Briefs - Anything Bikini Briefs (multicolored sets). For local brands, I like Bench and Warren. They last a long time bago maging "baconized." :D

Colognes/Perfumes - too many to mention (I have more than 30 bottles that I rotate, excluding samples and decants)

It's actually not Shea Moisture--it's pure shea butter that someone else recommended on this sub! I think this is the one I got (off of Amazon). I've also used grapeseed oil before and liked it. Some say jobajoba or whatever is the best. Others swear by coconut oil, but it can cause you to breakout depending on skin. Coconut oil makes you smell great though.

Gel I use Deva Arc AnGEL because I got a giant bottle at a discount. Then I put LA Looks (the blue one) on top because it has a strong hold and I live somewhere that's really humid. Not sure I'll buy Deva again. It works well, but is a little out of my price range...

Yup, probiotics have about as much health-benefits as taking multivitamins. Nothing concrete as far as we know now.

Want to treat your eczema? Take colder showers. Keep your living space clean. Get plenty of sleep. Eat healthier. Go to an allergist and figure out what you are allergic to (cannot stress this one enough). Keep your skincare routine simple, but effective. I basically only use a moisturizer and protopic when things get bad.

I use this moisturizer, Eucerin Original Healing Creme. I love this product because it literally only contains seven ingredients (Water, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine), none of which cause flareups for myself. Highly recommend it.

I also use this shampoo, and it's been working very well for me so far. No more dandruff or scalp itchiness.

I do not use any facial cleansers or body shampoo, mostly because I haven't found a good product for myself yet. My skin stays relatively clear even without using them too. Open to suggestions though if people have any.

You will have to find out what products are best for you! Cetaphil (very drying) broke me out horribly, but I recently found Cerave Foaming Face Wash and it is amazing! Moisturizer is also very important. I use Nivea Creme but a lot of people like Cerave in the tub. It breaks some people out (me) but a lot of people love it.

Which salt scrub? I rotate these:

Avocado Body Scrub 10 oz - Exfoliating Scrub for Skin Brightening, Anti Aging and Dark Spots - Infused with Vitamin C and Avocado Oil to Exfoliate and Moisturize skin - Brooklyn Botany https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BCWY7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Jc0Xzb5SMJF94

The BEST Charcoal Scrub 10 oz.- Best for Facial Scrub, Pore Minimizer & Reduces Wrinkles, Acne Scars, Blackheads & Anti Cellulite Treatment - Great as Body Scrub, Body & Face Cleanser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR2W0D9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dd0XzbK6DKYWZ

Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Essential Oil from Majestic Pure, All Natural Scrub to Exfoliate & Moisturize Skin, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kd0Xzb434PXDZ

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.

For my pre-shave beard wash at the sink, I really like Musgo Real Glyce Lime Oil soap (MR GLO).

I don't use a brush or razor stand: brush stands on base of handle, razor on its side, both out in the open to dry.

Balms are not my thing, but Weleda is pretty good, traditional balms are nice but can be expensive, or you can make your own.

Jojoba oil can be found in the cosmetics section of drugstores or at stores like Whole Foods or on-line.

I love exfoliating, and if that's your goal, just get these. Wash your body with soap as usual, maybe take time to wash your hair/shave/etc (it works way better after you've been soaking a while), rinse, then start scrubbing with this thing (without soap at all). The amount of gross dead skin that you'll scrub away is just great. Very good for ingrown hairs too.

If you're looking for just a spa-like luxurious scrub, I like this. I don't find it nearly as effective as the previous towels, which are the best exfoliators I've used in general (not counting chemical exfoliators).

The Hada Labo helped save my skin when I was having a severe flareup- I was so dehydrated that I couldn't apply anything to my face, well except this and the ceracolla lotion. The japanese skincare tends to offer some very gentle options. Ceracolla also has a "perfect gel" which is more of a moisturizer, and there are different versions for both Hada Labo and Ceracolla- emulsions, moisturizers.

It wasn't hydrating enough, so I you ld layer bot lotions under a stronger moisturizer. I never found the perfect one though.

My issue with it now is that it had castor oil in it- I can't find the ingredient in the current formulation though, but it makes my face really hot. I'll not repurchase unless necessary because they are not cruelty free.

Why do you avoid dimethicone? I try to avoid it because it gives me cystic acne, but my face is so much healthier (other than the acne) when I use it. I've been using Derma E Hydrating day and night cream which has ingredients my skin isn't a fan of, but the formulation has regulated the oil production in my skin. I'm dry, but not dehydrated! And I've woken up with facial skin that resembles my neck!

Does your current moisturizer smell like lavender? I'm intrigued but concerned about the "Blend Of Floral Extractions" and lavender water.

The Aloe Vera didn't do much for my skin. I ended up using it for my body, but if you're interested, it's nice to have on hand even if it doesn't work.

Gift one: I am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables because I have a horrible diet, so I could really use this [magic bullet blender] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001WAKFDY/ref=aw_ls_3_3?colid=ML6ULZUZETBP&coliid=I3JL5PPSXDMF5E). My sister gave me one for my wedding, but my friend, while drunkenly trying to make a mixed drink, broke it before I ever got to use it, and I am too nice to make her buy me a new one.


Gift two: [eyeshadow primer] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0028RC5N8/ref=aw_ls_3_6?colid=2VP6W0Y8EUYU&coliid=I114KYNRNCVO5V) would be awesome! C'mon...gimme.

Consider Egyptian Magic, too. It's expensive, but a little goes a long way. It's made from olive oil, bees wax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly & propolis extract, has virtually no scent (I smell a little of the olive oil and the royal jelly but it's mild and pleasant) and is just downright good for you.

In addition to all the bizarre Dr Bronner's style writing on it, this stuff is good for everything. Of course as a moisturizer, but it also makes an amazing deep conditioning treatment for hair (I recommend an apple cider vinegar rinse), tames flyaways with just a tiny bit, stops razorburn dead, is amazing on minor burns for both pain relief and accelerating healing, is great for tattoos... I could go on and on.

Regarding your skin problem, try this stuff, I have Icthyosis, which is pretty bad in itself. This takes care of it in short order. Best stuff around for this kind of condition. I also use exfoliating gloves, helps to get that stuff off pretty quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/AmLactin-Alpha-Hydroxy-Cerapeutic-Dermatologist-Moisturizer/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=pd_sim_194_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00BX57IOC&pd_rd_r=6N9RPVCZ865J60G7RWP1&pd_rd_w=u3V2w&pd_rd_wg=SAwhs&psc=1&refRID=6N9RPVCZ865J60G7RWP1

Good luck, having skin problems is a nightmare. . .

I usually go into a Starbucks that has a lockable restroom and have at it, if you plan it right you can get it, do your exfoliating, clean yourself up and bet out in ten minutes.

Ah ok, that cleanser has SLES which is quite mild. Since you're not having problems with your skin drying out, I don't see why you should switch to another!

In general cleansers don't do much since you rinse them down the drain, so I would say using a good moisturiser is way more important!

CeraVe products are highly recommended, such as [this] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001V9SXXU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480714372&sr=8-3&keywords=cerave+moisturiser&pi=SY200_QL40) one. [Eucerin] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0098YQH2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480714592&sr=8-1&keywords=eucerin+body+lotion&pi=SY200_QL40) is highly rated also. For less pricey options there's [E45] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001RYSEVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480714666&sr=8-1&keywords=e45+body+lotion&pi=SY200_QL40) and [Aveeno] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003H2GGZQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480714703&sr=8-1&keywords=aveeno+body+lotion&pi=SY200_QL40). I would recommend trying one of the cheaper ones first, and if your KP doesn't subside then try the one of the first three.

Hope this helps!

Hi! I lost ~120lbs at one point and I suffer from a disease called Lipedema, so I'm familiar with the skinfold issues.My dermatologist told me that it's often/usually yeast that gets between the skin folds. That sounds icky, but it's part of your normal skin flora. It just tends to flourish and go a little crazy in warm, dark, moist places (like skin folds).I was prescribed antifungal powder (Zeasorb with Miconazole Nitrate) to keep it dry and kill the baddies, without feeding them the way cornstarch would. If you wind up with a lot of ingrowns that get very blistery (this happens to me on one of my shins of all places) you may have a secondary bacterial infection from the skin being compromised, either the skin barrier getting damaged from irritation or from popping something or from shaving that area. Neosporin on those will help for certain kinds of bacteria and most people have that laying around, so you can try that out. If it doesn't work, you can try washing with hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate, it's the stuff you bathe with before surgery, available at any drugstore) and that will take care of most other bacteria. In the event that neither of these things help, you may have something that requires a prescription (like staph), or you may have hidradentits suppurativa, which requires a different prescription.

https://www.amazon.com/Lotrimin-Antifungal-Miconazole-Treatment-Clinically/dp/B001V9N61Y/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541602881&sr=8-5&keywords=miconazole+powder Here is the OTC version of the powder (which is the same strength as my prescription btw). In the summer, the stuff is a godsend and I even put some in my bra so I don't get sweaty and irritated under my boobs.

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Good luck, and the cocoa butter may not be the ideal moisturizer for those regions you are describing. Yeast really likes certain fatty acids and derivatives, and you may be exacerbating the problem without realizing it. Amlactin, which is a body lotion which contains a fairly high percentage of alpha-hydroxy acids, can help lighten up discoloration on the body over time by gently exfoliating the area. WARNING HOWEVER: Don't use amlactin on parts of your body that are still irritated, because it will sting on broken skin. Something simple and designed to be hypoallergenic and non-irritating is what you should use until then (eucerin, cerave, cetaphil, vanicream - that sort of stuff)

This version of Amlactin contains ceramides to help condition the skin and restore your natural moisture barrier.https://www.amazon.com/AMLACTIN-Alpha-Hydroxy-Ceramide-Restoring-Fragrance/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1541603088&sr=1-6&keywords=amlactin

I have used jojoba oil under aquafor, I like jojoba oil because it's molecular structure is most similar to our own sebum.

I've started using ceracolla skin lotion on my hands, it's pretty good. I like it because it has 3 different ceramides, hyauronic acid, and cholesterol.

Best of luck, I know firsthand how stubborn eczema can be

yes the jackblack is like a combo of oil and silicone conditioner. i have never used it so i cant vouch for it. it has peperment which i like in some of the oils ive tried but it can irritate some people.

if you want to try just a straight one oil shave i like sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or grape seed oil. I like to combine the three but you can use any of them individually.

I get them in the health food and natural vitamin section of H.E.B. which is my local grocery store.

It may not be acne. Lots of people (myself included) have keratosis pilaris on their upper arms, which can be mistaken for acne. I too pick at mine when I'm stressed, which only stresses me out more - infuriating!

The best way to reduce it is to apply a lotion with Alpha Hydroxy Acid. There are a lot available on Amazon. Here's one example.

https://www.amazon.com/AMLACTIN-Alpha-Hydroxy-Ceramide-Restoring-Fragrance/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=alpha+hydroxy+acid+lotion&qid=1551376244&refinements=p_72%3A1248873011&rnid=1248871011&s=beauty&sr=1-8

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My mom is convinced that hers improves when she cuts out sugar and dairy, but I haven't noticed the same connection.

I hope you get relief soon! Be nice to your body - it's the only one we we get!

Nivea creme is amazing. The kind that you get in the blue tub/tin. Put on a relatively thick layer at night, and then pull on a pair of socks. Don't use regular socks that you walk around all the time in, I recommend a new pair that you use just for this. Then go to bed. Do this for a while and your feet will be baby soft! No dry flaky skin, so they look really great in sandals.

Also, a pumice stone is your best friend.

Sure! I use a mix of castor, grapeseed, and argan oil. Jojoba didn't work that well for me. This is the castor:
http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Store-Castor-Oil-Ounce/dp/B000BNRKPY/ref=sr_1_15_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458751502&sr=1-15&keywords=Castor+oil

Grapeseed:
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Grape-Seed-Ounce/dp/B000RZPVV6/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458751626&sr=1-4&keywords=Grapeseed+oil

I can't find the argan I bought anymore, but it was similar in price and quality to this:
http://www.amazon.com/RejuveNaturals-Virgin-Moroccan-Argan-Oil/dp/B00WJ2G8IA/ref=sr_1_25_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458751679&sr=1-25&keywords=Argan+oil

The castor and grapeseed I bought at whole foods, those same brands. They have a ton of oils. Then I cleanse with cerave foaming:
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5140065

And just regular Nivea cream, the kind that comes in a tin. They also have big tubs of it:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nivea-Creme-6.8-oz/12514829

Hope this helps! You can buy all of the products at whole foods and target.

Also! I'm not sure if the rest of my routine is something everyone would agree with. It's very barebones, and I know some people prefer incorporating more steps and using other products. I just use those because I haven't been able to find anything else that I like that also doesn't breaks me out.

Tanning beds work, but they're not nearly as effective as phototherapy.

There are three types of UV light used in mainstream phototherapy: UVA, narrowband UVB (or NB-UVB) and PUVA (psoralen-UVA).

• UVA is what most tanning beds provide (though some provide some UVB, mostly accidentally). While UVA does treat psoriasis, it's significantly less effective than UVB. It's also known to be damaging to the skin.
  
  
• PUVA is UVA combined with a medication called psoralen that increases the skin's sensitivity to light. It is by far the most effective form of phototherapy, and it was the primary form of phototherapy for many years, but it's fallen out of fashion a bit.
  
  
• Narrowband UVB machines emit a very thin sliver of the ultraviolet-B range of light. The healthcare has almost entirely switched to this form of light, as it's considered to be safer than broad-spectrum UVA, and doesn't require any special medications.
  
  How effective is a normal tanning bed compared to UVB? No idea. I haven't found any papers measuring it. It's probably only 20-30% as effective. You have to balance this against the skin damage (you may want to wear clothing and expose only the parts you want to treat).
  
  Keep in mind, too, that some people don't see any improvement from phototherapy at all. Psoriasis is a highly individual disease.
  
  As for scales, descaling is a thing. Find a moisturizer with 10-40% urea. Urea is amazing in that it dissolves dead skin cells, and also happens to be a natural moisturizer. Eucerin Dry Intensive 10% urea is a good one, though there are many other products.

Can you recommend any sunscreen that would be good for me? My face is really oily so a lot of sunscreens I've tried just make me look too greasy and others i've tried leave a really white tint on my face.

Are these the correct products you've listed in your earlier post?

Vitamin C:
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Pure-Vitamin-Serum-Ascorbic/dp/B00WWLIN9U/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465536463&sr=8-1&keywords=OST+C20+Vitamin+C+serum

AHA:
https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Revitalizing-Lotion-Glycolic-Ounce/dp/B00HZJZY6O/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465536635&sr=8-1&keywords=12%25+glycolic+acid+alpha+skincare


As always thank you very much for your time and help!

• Illi and Innisfree have the most widely available AB body products
  
• Nivea makes a great body sunscreen
  
• Salux cloths and Italy towels are great for physical exfoliation
  
• Check out Amlactin or Alpha Hydrox for AHA body creams; helps with KP

Hi and welcome! If you want your makeup to last throughout the day, be sure to use primer before applying it. There's facial primer, eyelash primer, lid primer, lip primer...I mostly use lid and facial primer--Urban Decay and Smashbox, respectively. And if you really want your makeup to stay without budging, you can spray your face with a makeup setting spray (Urban Decay makes a good one). Hope this helps!

I've decided to get more serious in trying to combat by PIH and need some help in formulating a new skincare routine. I usually do my routine every 2 days after I shower and am treating PIH primarily on my chest, back and shoulders. Whatever I plan on using on my face I was also planning on using there too.

My main problem is trying to figure out when to apply a Brooklyn Botany Vitiman C Serum, TO Niacinamide, and Rosehip Oil. My theorized routine is as follows:

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CeraVe SA Body Wash

Eucerin In-Shower Body Lotion

Alpha Skin Care Body Lotion, 12% Glycolic AHA

To Ordinary Arbutin

CeraVa Moisturizing Cream (for face, back, shoulder and chest)

Some other generic lotion for everywhere else

Sunscreen

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Where should I fit the Serum, Niacinamide and Rosehip Oil, and why? I've been reading that the Serum could come after AHA, but it interferes with Niacinamide, which I have no idea where that would go and why it interferes. I also read that the Rosehip Oil can be mixed with my Moisturizing Cream; just add a few drops.

edit and addition - My current routine is a simple body wash, Alpha Skin Care AHA 10% and some Hydroquinone cream (both on face, shoulder, back and chest), Moisturize then Aloe Vera. My skin type is also pretty normal, it didn't break out or anything when I first ever introduced the AHA, and with age my skin has seemed to become stable; I don't break out very often anymore, just recovering.

I've tried a lot of commercial beard oils, but in the end, I found them way too expensive to buy regularly. I don't want to pay $20 for 2 ounces of something that costs $1/oz when I mix it myself.

That said, I've also tried a lot of different types of base oils and recipe mixes. Coconut's great, but in time I got really sick of the coconut smell just under my nose. Eventually I found myself using just sweet almond oil by itself. It smells great (and doesn't pall over time), and has a good feel to it (somewhere between the tackiness of grapeseed and the slickness of jojoba--just right).

After oiling, I rub a bit of shea butter into my palms and rub that into my beard. Seems to be all the balm I need. For scent, I splash a dab of cologne into my palms and wipe my beard with that. Simple, but it works for me.

I've used that in the past as well as Gillette Series After Shave Gel with success. Right now I'm using Lubriderm Men's 3-in-1 Lotion which is the most economical (i.e. cheap) way to get the most bang for your buck.

The reason I like Lubriderm so much is the dispensing method. With those other options listed, I had a tendency to use too much. With one push/squirt, you should have plenty for your post shaved face. I'm sure most people frown upon the 'combo' products (which I usually do), but this has been working for me pretty well so far.

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

BeShiny SKIN LIGHTENING Whitening Mask. Use as Dark Spot Corrector to Brighten Dark Skin. Brightening Mask for Face Body Legs Knee Elbow Skin Brighteners with Glutathione, Kojic Acid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076X5FTFP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ji1MAbF3A0JDR
Majestic Pure Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Essential Oil, All Natural Scrub to Exfoliate & Moisturize Skin, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fj1MAbK8JXV1P

This Eucerin or This Aquaphor.

It looks like they sell it in tubes too, but I just buy the tubs. I don't notice a difference between the two brands, to be honest. I use it almost every day and a tub lasts me like 6 months.

You could try Meishoku Ceracolla Perfect Gel or their Lotion. Both are well-formulated with ceramides and are non-irritating. I tried Cerave, Rosette Ceramide and Dr. Jart until I found and stuck with that one, as it's the only one that didnt break me out. It was also able to really help with my tretface (flakiness and dryness gone in one night). I use the Super Moist version of the lotion (pink bottle) as a hydrating layer. https://www.amazon.com/Meishoku-Light-color-cosmetics-Serakora/dp/B00MNZEIH6

https://www.amazon.com/Ceracolla-Skin-Lotion-Harakjuku-Culture/dp/B00IJSWSA0

I use TO Squalane Oil and I love it! I think it is out of stock now though because of Black Friday. I also have Timeless Squalane Oil and I like it as well! Lanolin is by my favorite occlusive – it’s also lovely as a lip mask especially over a layer of Aquaphor.

I use Sky Organics unrefined shea butter. Amazon link. What I do is I scoop out give or take a pea sized amount, warm it up in my hands, then mix in a pump (or half pump depending on how I feel) of body lotion or a few drops of oil. I do this for both arms, then for my stomach, lower back and butt, and then each leg on its own (I get dry legs so I use a generous amount). It’s not the most elegant to use and feels a bit gritty but the results are so worth the effort! For my chest and upper back though, I mix a small amount with Squalane Oil and my essence as my body lotions break me out there!

I'm not sure what products you've tried, but I use this dead sea mud mask (purchased on Amazon) and it is soooooooo amazing at removing blackheads, esp the ones on my nose! I've used the pore strips and other products and nothing came anywhere close to how well this stuff works!

This is good advice. A summary of my bacne treatment, learned from /r/SkincareAddiction:

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• Wash your back/shoulders with a BHA cleanser: https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Salicylic-Ounce-Fragrance-Exfoliate/dp/B077TWXCQV/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=bha+body+wash&qid=1575067296&sr=8-4
  
• Dry gently, pat don't rub
  
• Apply benzoyl peroxide gel: https://www.amazon.com/Acne-org-Treatment-2-5-Benzoyl-Peroxide/dp/B00164FVH6/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2KX3OOMTRGQL1&keywords=benzoyl+peroxide&qid=1575067329&sprefix=benz%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-11
  
• Apply AHA (lactic acid) serum, start at once a week and slowly increase: https://www.amazon.com/COSRX-Whitehead-Power-Liquid-100ml/dp/B00OZ9WOD8/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=aha&qid=1575067495&sr=8-8
  
• If this doesn't work, ask your doctor about Retin-A and replace the benzoyl peroxide/AHA with that
  
• Don't resort to Accutane (isotretinoin) at your age, unless it spreads to your face and becomes debilitating

Oooooh! I have this amazing problem too! Isn't it the best? :)

The three (four?) things I've found that helped me the most (and trust me I've tried SO MANY) are this Cerave bodywash scrubbed on using this scrubbie, followed after shower/bath with this aftershave and then this lotion after you give the aftershave time to air dry. I can also tell you that I've used that Buf Puf for probably a decade now and that alone doesn't do the trick. It wasn't until I got the other 3 products that I noticed a significant difference. Sadly, I started using all 3 at the exact same time, so I'm not sure which of the 3 are most helpful if you wanted to start slow and try one at a time.

I can tell you that shaving cream doesn't do anything for me in helping to prevent. And I've tried this after-shave powder and found it to be nice but not helpful for what I need. I sweat too much for a light powder to help with anything!

Edit: Just a side note - that Cerave lotion burns when you apply it right after shaving. I still do it and the burning stops after a second, but wanted to give fair warning!

I'm a huge fan of the Dead Sea Mud mask. It's great for combo/oily skin. As for lips, Laneige came out with this cool sleeping lip mask.

Awesome tip: Eucerin is great for healing minor (as in, not requiring a hospital visit) wounds without scarring. Disinfect using an antiseptic wash or hydrogen peroxide, the slather that shit on like cream cheese on a bagel. Put a bandage or gauze+wrap over it so it doesn't smear off. Repeat daily until healed.

I've used it for burn scars, major cat scratches, kitchen knife incidents, etc.

Hi neighbor, this is Minnesota checking in!!
I use Egyptian Magic Cream on my lips. It's a "face cream" but I treat it like Vaseline. The stuff is literally magic. I bought it from Costco for much cheaper.

YES! Sheseido makes an excellent hand cream with 10% urea which will zap roughness and exfoliate off all the dead, nasty skin and leave your hands plump and hydrated. Kose also makes a terrific one that is very velvety but doesn't have any exfoliating properties called Coenrich Q10 DEEP MOIST.

A trick that I use tho, to keep my hands looking and feeling hydrated is to make sure I massage in excess toner/essence/creme from my facial routine into my hands.

If your hands are really in a sorry state you may want to consider 2 non AB products: Flexitol cream which has 25% urea plus vit B5, aloe, shea, vit E, glycolic acid, and lanolin. Use it as an over night treatment with your hands covered in gloves or socks. And of course, the item I constantly talk about Eucerin Original Healing Creme, a bland, heavy duty moisturizer that will leave your hands soft and supple.

ETA: forgot to add links

They're just curly hair, trying to become ingrown. A PITA, but pretty easy to manage. An italy towel or loofah (the towels last longer ime) used every shower and Gold Bond Rough and Bumpy or Amlactin after.

Ah, if you're on medication right now, you might want to wait for that to take it's course first. I would still recommend CeraVe if your dermatologist ok's it for you, and definitely after you're done with with the cylopel.

This is the face cleanser it's more water based than others so it's gentler on the skin, use a hot moist towel to open your pores, or use it in during a hot shower, massage into your skin and let it sit for a minute before washing it off.

I also recommend this mud mask for spot treatment or an all over mask if need be

Located in CA, US. Oily skin, moderate acne issues. I've been lurking this sub for a few months and would love any tips on my routine. Sometimes I am not sure when to use each project / in what order! Any and all suggestions are welcome!

Morning:
Wash face with warm water
Wash with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin Purifying Foaming Gel Face Wash
Apply Stri-Dex Medicated Pads, Sensitive
Sometimes I apply Cetaphil Dermacontrol Moisturizer SPF 30 but sometimes I forget (I know I know)

Evening:
Same routine, except once my face is dry and right before bed, I will apply Claire-ity Skincare 25% Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E to the areas on my face with acne scars. Mostly on my cheeks, a few on my forehead, and some on my chin.

Occasionally (weekly) before the evening routine, I'll use either of these masks. I like them both:


Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask

LUSH Mask of Magnaminty

A few notes:
I don't wear makeup and I will add extra sunscreen when I exercise, which is about 5 days a week. I mostly use something like this Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen For Acne-Prone Skin for my face.

What the hell is he doing to the back of his head? Did he recently shave it - more sensitive?

Get a good aloe vera cream or some good shea butter. I use this for my face - apply after each roll and by morning am good to go. Helps with the BJJ facials gi's can cause.

https://www.amazon.com/Lily-Desert-Aloe-Vera-Gelly/dp/B00JJY15GQ/ref=sr_1_21?keywords=aloe&qid=1570636503&s=hpc&sr=1-21

Shea Butter - I use for the cracked skin on my fingers/hands:

https://www.amazon.com/Shea-Butter-Sky-Organics-Moisturizing/dp/B0186TDM1U/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=shea+butter&qid=1570636599&s=hpc&sr=1-6

I don’t get cysts but I end up with some bacne if I’ve been working out or sweating a bunch. Since I started using this body wash regularly, I’ve been 98% clear. I’m thinking the salicylic acid should help exfoliate some of those red marks away but it may take some time.

I've heard good things about pure grapeseed oil
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Grape-Seed-Ounce/dp/B000RZPVV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335806419&sr=8-1

I'm still working through some cocoa butter baby oil, and apricot oil is a good cheap alternative to jojoba as well.

Exfoliating with glycolic acid (AHA) products like this lotion. I have KP that looks like dark spots on my skin or like my hair follicle is still visible after shaving and this helps that too. Physical exfoliation is not enough for me. Also, shaving everyday when needed.

I would recommend adding an oil to your nighttime routine!

Most health food stores will carry food-grade oils like this, or you can get an oil blend as a skincare product like this!

Some ideas of oils that work for dry skin: almond seed oil, passion fruit oil, jojoba oil, hemp seed oil

Could also patch test and try: coconut oil, olive oil

I use Rosehip Seed Oil and it does the trick but I have oily skin. I also only use it every once in awhile when I feel like I need it! It doesn't smell like roses or anything (sadly) ;D

Have a look at Egyptian Magic, it's an occlusive I've seen mentioned. $27 on amazon for 4oz.

Ingredients:
Olive Oil, Beeswax, Honey, Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, and Bee Propolis

No petrolatum and no shea butter, but it's easy to get some unrefined shea butter and add it along with the Egyptian Magic if you like.

I used to have this problem every winter. There's a difference between treating the problem and putting a bandaid on it. If your skin is dry and flaky, it probably needs more than moisturizer. I would try hydrating toner + something with urea, ceramides, fatty acids, or squalane (among others) + a heavy moisturizer + (optional: seal with Vaseline or Aquaphor). Using a chemical exfoliant 1-2 times a week could help a lot as well.

Everyone's skin is different, but what worked for me was directly after washing my face applying and layering hydrating toners (I used Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion; followed by Hadalabo Milky Lotion Premium; followed by Stratia Liquid Gold which contains ceramides; followed by a heavy moisturizer with a drop of Squalane (TO has a cheap option for squalane oil.)

There are multiple moisturizers that will work for your need. Clinique 72-hour Moisture Surge Intense, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, Cerave (AM or PM), La Roche-Posay, etc. Some people swear by sealing it all in with an occlusive in the form of Vaseline or Aquaphor. Becareful, as this does break some people out.

Lastly, using a chemical exfoliant 1-2 times per week will help with cell turnover and ridding of dead skin.

Edited to add: Another thing that was a big help for me was switching from drying foaming cleansers to oil cleansing!

It's a kind of expensive (for me at least) but this stuff is amazing. It's very thick and moisturizing similar to petroleum jelly.

http://www.amazon.com/Egyptian-Magic-Purpose-Facial-Treatment/dp/B000WNLFBI

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 :)

My apologies...I missed that you didn’t want any ferments.

Someone else mentioned Ceracolla. It’s a Japanese line that is very clean and includes a face wash, two different lotions (toners are called lotions in Japanese skin care), an emulsion, a gel cream and a regular cream. If you look at the following link and go to the reviews, someone included all the ingredients. Amazon doesn’t carry the entire line, but YesStyle does.

Ceracolla Skin Lotion - Blue

CosDNA Ingredient List for Ceracolla Products

Hope this helps!

Yeah the "blue tin" one is supposed to be pretty moisturizing. For me it just sits on top and doesn't blend in well but ymmv. I was specifically thinking Eucerin 10% (not sure if they have it where you are).

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 haven't tried amlactin either. I have seen it really cheap on amazon $5 for a small container & like $20 for 20 ounces but I don't live in America so shipping costs too much for everything.

I've used this & I liked it http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-Lotion-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00HZJZY6O #ymmv

You could ask the daily help thread other people probably have more recommendations

I use Lubriderm 3-in-1 lotion and really like it... Never heard it mentioned here. I'm probably only one that uses it on any shaving forum haha (Amazon link below)

https://www.amazon.com/Lubriderm-Mens-Fragrance-Free-Lotion-Fl/dp/B004D2DQCU?th=1

I use this one cause it's cold pressed and in a dark glass bottle, and conveniently at the store down the street from me. I think the Now brand one is popular too. Or the GoW one is probably good.

Thanks! Do you think something like this would work ?

Jojoba oil is really nice.

http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-Oil/dp/B0000C0XL8

Doesn't clog the bores, not too greasy. (It's recommended on acne.org often to mix with moisturizers)

Something uplifting you say?



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

I have low porosity 4c hair. Lately i've been i've been making my own moisturizing cream by mixing shea butter + glycerin + grapeseed oil. Some water in my hair + this cream makes it SO SOFT!

Shea butter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D9NV2D4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543325799&sr=8-3&keywords=shea+butter&dpPl=1&dpID=41NORnT1QuL&ref=plSrch

Glycerin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LWU2K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543326071&sr=8-3&keywords=glycerin&dpPl=1&dpID=410vsDWu-mL&ref=plSrch

Grapeseed oil: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RZPVV6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543326138&sr=8-3&keywords=grapeseed+oil&dpPl=1&dpID=31HE6YXHi0L&ref=plSrch

P.S. it's cool to see what products everyone loves, but it's pretty useless to others unless you let us know what your hair type is!

I got it from Amazon, but a good drug store might carry it.

oh, fire ants. how I hate thee.

here's my system:

in the shower, gently exfoliate.

apply AmLactin or Gold Bond Rough and Bumpy lotion at night.

Daytime, apply some Vitamin C serum on the spots.

Then... Sunblock. ALL the time. Everyday.

it's been a miracle on my legs!

https://smile.amazon.com/Nivea-Protect-Super-Water-Japan/dp/B00SM997I2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467917852&sr=8-1&keywords=nivea+sun+protect+water+gel

https://smile.amazon.com/InstaNatural-Vitamin-Serum-Hyaluronic-Niacinamide/dp/B00NY5NGPE/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467917876&sr=8-2&keywords=instanatural+vitamin+c

https://smile.amazon.com/AmLactin-Alpha-Hydroxy-Cerapeutic-Dermatologist-Moisturizer/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1467917896&sr=1-2&keywords=amlactin

I got mine before I heard of GoW, but this is the one I'm using.

I got it from Amazon because, well, I have prime and I wanted it quickly. In retrospect, I would have now gone with GoW, but I'm still using that bottle, so I'll probably mix it up once I run out.

I use the Hada Labo lotion as a toner and apply it to damp skin before moisturizer (do not rinse it off). It helps your skin to retain moisture and I think it makes a difference.

Oil doesn't damage skin, and sometimes oily skin is a sign that your skin is lacking moisture and is producing more oil as a response. I use the Ordinary squalane! Oil should be applied as a last step or mixed in with your moisturizer.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LVFSU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454210262&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=sweet+almond+oil&dpPl=1&dpID=41vTpMLtWoL&ref=plSrch

I'm on mobile, so I hope the link works! You can also get it at GNC. The bottle is pretty big.

I am indeed using the neutrogena body wash 😓. I’ll look into the urea lotion because it seems like your problem was the exact same as mine. Thank you so much for the suggestion, it’s very much appreciated!

Would this one work? https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Skin-Intensive-Treatment-Lotion/dp/B0098YQH2O

Oh my god don't spend $50 on a diffuser! You can seriously use any glass bottle with a narrow opening, 25 drops of any essential oil from Whole Foods or any health food store/stores that sell tarot cards and witchy shit (or online, like this on amazon), 1/4 cup of a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil, and throw that in your glass bottle with some bamboo skewers. Then you have a reed diffuser and tons of refills, and you can mix essential oils for whatever scent you want.

Hi! I have a bottle of this (the blue one, right?) and can either decant or just send you what's left of the bottle. I can provide verification this afternoon, if you're interested?

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

Earlier this year, my dermatologist recommended Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion, - he gave me this direct link to the product on Amazon. This stuff is wonderful! At around 27 bucks it's not cheap, but won't break the bank either. I use one or two pumps a couple of times a week on my shoulders and arms and noticed results the first week. Three months on, and have just under half a bottle left. My KP is virtually gone. No joke, my arms look like they did when I was 20, even though I just turned (ahem) 40. Edit: Not sure about the % of AHA, but ingredients are listed as Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-40 Stearate, Allantoin, Propyl Gallate, Tocopheryl Acetate. And no smell.

Exfoliating dry/normal skin with KP? Moisturizer rec for KP?

I have dry skin on my arms and dry/normal skin on my legs with KP that I want to minimize the appearance of. I read on this wiki advice which recommended this lotion and physical exfoliation on the non-facial skin.
Can/should I use a chemical exfoliate for KP? Are there any other moisturizer recs? So far i've been using this moisturizer for anywhere that isn't my face after showers.

CBD salve made with a full spectrum tincture and Shea butter. This is my favorite combo:
https://www.thecbdistillery.com/product/1000mg-15ml-cbd-tincture-fullspectrum/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186TDM1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_02DMBbDEYRAHK

Wait, so this is a toner?? Ahhhhh!! Yeah I luckily have always applied moisturizer after, but that makes so much sense! And I have the same skin irritation problems. Looks like I need to follow your blog because it sounds like we're skin sisters!

thank you for your input, what exactly is" A humectant such as Hada Labo premium" ?

I'm basically just trying to figure out if I should get [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Sweet-Almond-Moisturizing-ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382999070&sr=8-1&keywords=sweet+almond+oil) or the cold-pressed from GoW. I'm leaning toward the GoW because it's guaranteed to be good quality and pure. I'm also not sure if the cheaper stuff is unrefined (I want unrefined oil)

what is the difference between these two ( 1, 2 ) products? which one is usable as a toner? i keep getting recommended this product but cannot see a difference :(

I developed Keratosis Pilaris on my left arm a few years ago. After a few weeks of applying Glytone it largely has gone away. I highly recommend it.

So I'm in the same boat as you (except in the US) and I picked up this body oil last week and I've been liking it so far. I use it in the shower just before rinsing the conditioner from my hair, and it's sunk in by the time I towel off. A little goes a long way!

I have two body oils from Hexannacht, too, but they're perfumed so I don't wear them on days when I want to wear another scent. They're similarly moisturuzing, if a little heavier.

I'm a big fan of Egyptian Magic. I layer this on after Retin-A and it keeps away the flakeys, and it doesn't break me out. It feels like layering on a thick, less messy oil.

I've used about a third of the bottle of this and I can already see a huge difference in my KP.

Since you've already tried a chemical peel, I really think you should patch test any new product, especially acids.

I live in the literal desert so for me its not a film its protecting me from insta-dry death :p If you are an oily type, and you said you wanted something for exfoliation? I just looked and CeraVe has this, chemical and everything:

https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Body-Rough-Bumpy-Ounce/dp/B077TWXCQV

Seems pretty neat, they have a moisturizer to match too.

For dry skin, two very important ingredients are urea and ceramides.

This Eucerin hand cream has 5% urea and ceramides: https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Advanced-Repair-Creme-Ounce/dp/B076FYJXGN/ref=sr_1_3

If your hands feel severely dry, get a 10% urea cream.

Eucerin: https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Skin-Intensive-Treatment-Lotion/dp/B0098YQH2O/ref=sr_1_4

Sebamed: https://www.amazon.com/Sebamed-Extreme-Skin-Repair-Lotion/dp/B071W2LQXS/ref=sr_1_14

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

Primer! That shits amazing. Put it on before eyeshadow and that shit will not move. I have literally woken up with perfect eyeshadow when I used that and didn't take it off when I went to sleep.

here is my favorite

And setting spray. I am not too well versed in that. I don't use foundation or powder so I don't really need it, but the urban decay one is supposed to be really good.

here is that one

Is your skin perfect like the sanded ass of a wooden baby?

NO? WELL WHY THE FUCK NOT?

My name is EGYPTIAN MAGIC and I am here to take all of the GROSS-FEELING SHIT ON YOUR FACE and turn it into something EGYPTIANALLY MAGICAL.

Do you have dry skin on your T-Zone? And, oh shit, is it oily too? WELL YOU HAVE COMBINATION SKIN and it's NOT MY FAULT but I'm going to FIX IT FOR YOU ANYWAY. I'm a selfless MAGICAL BASTARD.

Do you have that one cream that's really good for the dry portions of skin, but makes the oily parts worse? YEAH, YOU HAVE COMBINATION SKIN. SORT THAT SHIT OUT AND INVITE ME INTO YOUR FACE.

I wanna set up camp in your blackheads, and shit on them with my prowess.

I wanna beat the shit outta your zits so they never return. I'ma use my magic voodoo, because I'M SO HIGH ^in ^beneficial ^ingredients RIGHT NOW.

• Oh
  
  
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    WELL GUESS THE FUCK WHAT ?
    

    
    USE ME AS A NIGHT CREAM AND I'LL GET RID OF THAT IN A MATTER OF DAYS. Got it on your elbow? RUB ME THERE TOO, I'M INTO IT. RUB ME THERE FOR A LONG TIME.
    
    You know what? Screw it I LIKE YOU, YOU IDIOT. So I'm going to let you massage me on your DAMAGED, DULL HAIR. Gonna make it SHINE LIKE THE TONGUE OF A PROSTITUTE. Just put a little bit on your damp hair and DRY AS USUAL BECAUSE I DON'T WANNA GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR LIFE.
    
    I make the pyramids look like SHITTY TRIANGLES OF DISPAIR next to my INNOVATING MAGIC.
    
    If you haven't bought me yet SEEK HELP FOR YOUR SELF-DEPRECIATING BEHAVIOUR
    
    SIGNED, YOUR SOON-TO-BE BEST PAL,
    
    Egyptian Magic Bro.

I have some sensitivity issues, and Desert Essence Jojoba Oil is working well for me.

http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-Oil/dp/B0000C0XL8/ref=sr_1_17?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418881452&sr=1-17&keywords=desert+essence

From the pics, it seems like the bite marks are still somewhat swollen. I suggest you avoid any harsh ingredients in your body wash (if there’s any) and avoid any kind of exfoliation. For now, you should try applying some aloe vera gel. Check if you’re allergic though.
After all the redness and swollen calm down, you can start using AHAs for the pigmentation (something like Alpha Hydrox’s 12% Glycolic lotion) + sunscreen when you go out. It should help fade the dark spots.
Make sure you have no open scar before you start using AHA.

> 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.

i'm an amazon addict so i'm going to link to them: 1) http://www.amazon.com/Diaper-Rash-Cream-Zinc-Oxide/dp/B000056J64/ 2) http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-4-Ounce/dp/B0000C0XL8/ 3) http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-16-Gentle-Skin-Cleanser/dp/B000FFT8KS/ and i also now use this once a week: http://elenarubin.com/collections/shop/products/veritas

on Amazon UK

I really like Egyptian Magic Cream. It's kind of like fancy petroleum jelly, but it really evens out my skin tone by morning time. I really swear by this stuff! I also find that 100% argan oil reduces my redness by morning time (I use the now brand). I put both on at night before bed.

I use this L'Oreal cleanser to wash my face and this Lubriderm lotion to prevent dryness.

I have the Amlactin cerapeutic one, and idk if it's just the bottle I got or what, but it smells so bad, I just can't bring myself to use it long enough to see if it works for me. I can't even describe the smell, but it gives me a migraine.

That said, I think I'm particular about fragrances, but there are a lot of products (e.g. Dr. Jart+'s ceramidin liquid, Innisfree green tea seed serum) that others think are overpowering in scent that I don't find to be offensive at all.

Edit: Okay, so I ended up reading Amazon reviews b/c I wanted to know if it was just me. (It isn't.) Anyway, I read a few different reviews that described the smell as kind of resembling "cat pee," "ammonia," and "vinegar." And I agree, actually.

You can get Eucerin with 10% urea on Amazon . It helps with the scales and makes me feel a bit better, but it doesn’t stop flare-ups.

This stuff is gold:

http://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Creme-6-8-192-Pack/dp/B000KFX23M/ref=pd_sim_bt_1

You should be able to get it reasonably cheap locally. It is very thick and if you put too much you will definitely look greasy. But once youve mastered the amount, you skin will be ridiculously soft with really little to no cons...

I have never used a lotion that hydrates the skin as well as this stuff.

Jojoba oil.

I bought mine from my local Wegmans, but it's similar to this one.

This

It's too quiet in here!

https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Original-Healing-Rich-Creme/dp/B001FB5IIC?th=1

$11 and change per tub. Steroid cream isn't cheaper, you just have a cheap co-pay on your insurance.

I can't vouch for it myself but I was JUST reading about this lotion for my eczema (in another post) and everyone in the comments is referring to KP treatment: http://www.amazon.com/Glytone-Body-Lotion-8-4-Ounce-Package/dp/B002D48QRK

I use shave Lubriderm.

But I may ditch it. I checked the ingredients and it doesn't have any magic.

Make your new splash into a balm:
https://smile.amazon.com/Lubriderm-Mens-Fragrance-Free-Lotion-Fl/dp/B004D2DQCU

Do it.

"...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

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

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?

I also over exfoliated my forehead and now I'm looking to rehydrate... Is this the moisturiser ?

This one makes my pores look small

I think the one I had bought a while ago does in the ingredient list . It's this one

found the white and the premium lotion on amazon

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grab some of this and go to town: https://www.amazon.com/Himalayan-Essential-Majestic-Pure-Moisturize/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484705560&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=himalayan+salt+scrub&psc=1

Im not sure on the % but Cerave has a SA bodywash that you could try:

https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Salicylic-Ounce-Fragrance-Exfoliate/dp/B077TWXCQV/

And also a SA body lotion:


https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Renewing-Cream-Salicylic-Moisturizer/dp/B00D7BZNT2/

New Purchase/Gift: Just got a Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask. I patch tested it and I was fine so I used it the next day. It made my skin feel really smooth after I removed it but I didn't really notice anything else. I'll probably alternate weeks I use it with my Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask.

No, not the hand cream. It comes in both a tube and "tub" container.https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Original-Healing-Rich-Creme/dp/B001FB5IIC

I've tried Mad Hippie but stopped it because it pilled no matter how I tried to use it. I hope it'll work for you.

My HG moisturizer during winter is Hado Labo Premium Lotion... the gold one. Actually it's kind of confusing to find so here's a link.

With all the products out there using mineral oil, I never use anything with mineral oil. I prefer body butter made with organic materials, and in the winter use a food grade Almond oil which is 100% pure moisturizing oil, it is nourishing for the skin, anti-wrinkling and anti- aging and has no added ingredients.

('Now solutions' on Amazon for under $10.00 for 16 oz.https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Sweet-Almond-16-Ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550717425&sr=8-5&keywords=almond+oil+for+skin+organic)

I even use Almond Oil on my Yorkies after their baths (Dogs do lick their fur after bathing, so I don't want to poison them. ) Remember that All mineral oil is a byproduct from oil refineries making gasoline (they can't give it away fast enough) And yet, they still use it for Baby oil! How disgusting! Friends don't let friends put that shit on their babies!

Truthfully, the oil molecules are just too big to be absorbed into the human skin so it ends up down the drain or wasted on clothing. And, If you use too much it ends up puddling in body creases to macerate the skin.

Lotion is not worth the bottle it comes in if it uses mineral oil. Vaseline is same shit! Use organic Shea butter, or a paraffin based product as our ancestors used to - make your own from animal fats, plants or seed oils plus bees wax for a safe product you could eat if you had to.... if it's not safe for your insides, why put it on your skin? [Hmm... all the stinky goodness of duck lard, and oh! So safe for you, too! Yeah, that's a joke, but women did use to use animal fat/lard for moisturizing back in the day after pasturing it,straining it and making it available for immediate use.... this kind of moisturizer was also use medically for stretch marks!]

Our ancestors didn't have much choice of products but at least they didn't use mineral oil. Whale oil? Maybe if they could afford it before it went rancid! Many Greek women used cold pressed olive oil as a moisturizer and after bath treatment for dry skin. The first cold cream consisted of water, olive oil, and honey. Persia used rose water for fighting wrinkles and shrinking pores. Asians used urine mixed with plant based oils, herbs, etc. To each her own! Glycerin and home made rose water is safe for most people, as long as you don't add Spermaceti or ambergris(from Whales.)

I'll stick with my Almond Oil - a 16 oz bottle last me 6 months and it can remain out of the fridge on my desk where I can use it every day. Plus it smells nice.
i am a retired Army nurse, and in my travels have watched women from many places in the world make their own non-commercial moisturizers from old family recipes!

I'm finally ready to switch to natural solutions to heal my horrific skin. But how should I actually apply these products?

http://i.imgur.com/7zLgE2B.jpg

I did a lot of research and figured out that these products were proven to be a good solutions to naturally heal one's skin. I've tried all the oil products (except Argan) on my face and hands and I haven't had any breakouts as a result but haven't seen much improvement either. Now that I got all these things, I really have no idea on how to use them together in a constructive routine.

If anyone was wondering, the products are (in order):

Argan Oil (Beauty by Earth): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I134Y82/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shea Butter (Beauty by Shea): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLPT4HI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Castor Oil (Heritage Store): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BNRKPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Almond Oil (Now Foods, WARNING: Don't get this because its not "Cold-Pressed" which is better for your skin): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LVFSU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Virgin Coconut Oil (Nutiva, they don't make the one I got anymore):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NTCE1M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lubricate! I used Jojoba oil when I stretched, but I'd recommend this now. It's inexpensive and lasts forever. I use it to oil my lobes now. Massage your lobes with it, hot shower or heating pad/hot washcloth beforehand will help too.

It's better to wear surgical grade stainless steel plugs/tunnels when stretching and while your ears are healing because other materials (like acrylic) tend to be porous and can harbour infection.

Take your time, or you'll end up with either a blow out or thin/uneven lobes that can even rip apart if you're that stupid. Seriously, don't force it. Stretching with weights can also cause the latter. If you bleed, you went too quickly.

In the beginning you can use cheap acrylic tapers off ebay or something. Don't wear them, just use them for stretching to get that size plug in. However, if your ear is being stubborn, you can always go part way and wait a day while wearing the taper, then finish the next day.

As soon as you can, generally once the jewelry is large enough, you should start taping instead of using tapers. It is safer, more gradual, and a hell of a lot easier. You can do this with bondage tape, which is non-adhesive (important!) yet sticks to itself. You can cut it to size, wrapping a layer around your plug at a time slowly and continually to size up.

Some more info can be found on BME Encyclopedia because I'm tired now.

My daughter had a patch on her elbow that nothing helped. I started using aveeno eczema creme and Queen Helene Cocoa butter mixed together. It went from 2 months of weepy and painful to finally starting to heal. I put this mix on her 3-4 times a day after I would wash the area with a mild soap. At night I add a few drops of food grade Grape seed oil to the mix for added moisture. Every couple of days I'd lightly exfoliate it to get the dead skin off.

You look like you have some healing but some build up of dead skin too. It is hard to tell. Since the eczema is happening on your hands you may need to make a small bottle of the mix then carry it with you. Apply liberally every time you was and dry your hands. Please read all ingredients for any previously known allergies 1st. Also patch test all the products individually, and then mixed together. Do this in an area that does not have an eczema breakout on it. While none of these products tend toward allergies; we are eczema patients and we seem to have a higher likelihood of random allergies.