Best products from r/CompulsiveSkinPicking
We found 45 comments on r/CompulsiveSkinPicking discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 149 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Nexcare Acne Cover, 36 Count, Invisible, Drug Free
- Works like a sponge to remove pus and oil
- Gentle yet effective
- Acts as a protective cover, helping reduce the urge to touch and pick at the blemishes
- Visibly indicates that it is working. Once color changes to white, oily secretion has been absorbed.
- Works while you sleep
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2. Gel Finger Cots, Finger Protector Support(14 PCS) New Material Finger Sleeves Great for Trigger Finger, Hand Eczema, Finger Cracking, Finger Arthritis and More. (10PCS Long + 4pcs Short)
- SOFT & COMFORTABLE GEL MATERIAL - Made of Durable & Reusable, High Quality Grade A Gel. Designed to Fit Like Your Secure Second-skin, Allergy Free.
- PROVIDES INSTANT RELIEF & PROTECT - Protect Your Fingers or Toes From Irritation, Pressure and Rubbing. Great for Reynaud's Disease, Trigger Finger, Finger Cracking, Finger Arthritis, Dermatitis & Psoriasis.
- EASY TO ADJUST - It can be trimmed easily and expediently by scissors. They Would Be for Both Men and Women, Protect Your Finger While in Physical Activities or in Other Daily Work.
- BETTER THAN BANDAGES - Gel is Enriched with Vitamin E to Soothe and Moisturize Skin & Cracked Fingertips. Finger Sleeves Offer Warmth and Gentle Joint Support and Mild Compression.
- WHAT YOU GET - 4pcs Short Gel Finger Cots for The Fingers or Toes + 10PCS Long Gel Finger Cots for Other Finger + Our Worry-Free 18-Month Post-Sale Service and Friendly Customer Service !!
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3. Jarrow Formulas N-A-C Sustain, Supports Liver and Lung Function, 600 mg, 100 Sustain tabs
SUSTAIN Bilayer Release Technology
4. Johnson & Johnson Tough Pads, 4-Count 2.8" x 2.4" Pads
- first,aid,advanced
- bandages
- first aid
- aid,advanced
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5. Warm Fuzzy Toys Poppin' Peeper Brain Fidget Toy, 3 Inches
- Sold as an Each
- Develops fine motor skills, strengthens grip and can offer a fidget solution
- Makes a fun Christmas stocking stuffer or Easter basket gift
- Fun as an adult stress reliever
- Perfect for use at home or the classroom
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6. Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheet, 16 Combo Pack
- REPLENISH YOUR SKIN - This Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheet is packed with Hydrolyzed Collagen. We break down the collagen into more dissolvable amino acids to absorb easily by the skin. Collagen is best known for increasing elasticity while effectively minimizing and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Buy these Korean facial masks for women with confidence and elevate your skin’s tone with a replenishing boost of peptides.
- VERSTILE MASK: This Korean facial mask for women comes with a lot of benefits for your skin. You can always count on it when it comes to skin rejuvenation, toning, skin moisturizing, elasticity, skin vitality, skin nutrition, and conditioning.
- CUSTOMZED FOR DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES: This healthy and skin-friendly self care face facial mask Sheet is divided into three product lines that include soothing care, moisturizing care, and nutrition care. It has vitamin E and collagen, which keeps your tired skin lively and healthy. It does not contain artificial ingredients making it suitable for oily, dry, or sensitive skin. The mask is ideal for all ages, and you can also try it out at a girls' night party or a spa day.
- BRIGHTENS YOUR SKIN TONE: Our face pack for glowing skin has contouring, visible smoothing, and plumping effect that makes fine lines and wrinkles look less noticeable. If you have dry skin, we have you covered. Our collagen mask will help in radiant your skin and improve skin elasticity while reducing signs of aging.
- EASY TO USE: The good thing about our Collagen Essential Lifting Mask is that it is easy to use. Ensure you wash your face thoroughly and take out the mask sheet. Apply it around your nose, eyes, and lips to make it adhere to the skin. You can leave for at least 15-20 minutes before removing it—Pat the remaining essence into the skin for full absorption.
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7. Band-Aid Brand SKIN-FLEX™ Adhesive Bandages for First Aid and Wound Care, All One Size, 25 ct
- 25-count of Band-Aid Brand Skin-Flex Adhesive Bandages all in one size designed for lasting durability and exceptional comfort
- Band-Aid Brand Skin-Flex Adhesive Bandages feature MotionMax Technology, so the bandages expand and contract for the ultimate skin-like fit and the flexible pad fits snug even on fingers, hands and knees
- These flexible bandages dry almost instantly when wet and cover and protect minor cuts and scrapes with Quilt-Aid Comfort Pad technology that wicks away blood and fluids
- Band-Aid Brand Skin-Flex Adhesive Bandages feature a 4-sided seal to protect against dirt and germs that may cause infection and delay healing
- With a durable 24-hour hold that lasts through handwashing and withstands damage and frays. These active, second-skin bandages make a great addition to a home first aid kit
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8. Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads Extreme, 60 Pads, 2.7 Ounce
Glycolic acid gently exfoliates the skin and helps to fade discoloration, acne scarring and pigmentation.Salicylic acid penetrates into and unclogs pores helping to combat black heads and reduce blemishes.Hyaluronic acid improves skin hydration and keeps skin feeling soft and plump.
9. Tangle Jr Original Sensory Fidget Toy - Colors May Vary
- Educational toys that help children learn
- Made using safe and high quality materials
- Toys for all age groups
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10. FANSING Jewelry Mens 8mm Silver Stainless Steel Spinner Ring Chain Design (10)
Material: Made of stainless steel which has high strength and hardness and will never fade, need low maintenanceHigh Polish Smooth Inner Face, Comfortable Wearing.US size 10.It come in a black velvet drawstring bag.90-Day Money Back Guarantee or Exchange.If you have any question, please post into "C...
11. Acne Pimple Master Patch 72 dots - Absorbing Hydrocolloid Blemish Spot Skin Treatment and Care Dressing
PROTECTION AND HEALING WITH HYDROCOLLOID BANDAGE: hydrocolloid acne patch protects your pimples form dirt, prevents picking, keeps it clean and absorbs pus and fluids for faster healing even overnightNATURAL AND GENTLE ACNE PIMPLE PATCH: hydrocolloid, the main ingredient of these master patches, is ...
12. Uxcell a12030500ux0723 Protective Anti Static Fabric Fingertips Gloves Finger Cots (Pack of 100)
- Product name: finger cots; quantity: 1002 percent pcs
- Material: elastic fabric, cotton blends; color: white
- Flat size(each): 5 x 2 cm/ 2" x 0.8" (l* w); fit finger girth: 5cm-7cm/ 2"-2.8"
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13. Size Small - 6 Pairs (12 Gloves) Gloves Legend White Coin Jewelry Silver Inspection Cotton Lisle Gloves - Medium Weight
Size Small - Self-Hemmed Cuff / ReversibleThickness: Premium Weight100% CottonThumb is sewn separately for best comfortable fitQTY: 6 pairs (12 Gloves)
14. NOW Supplements, NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) 1,000 Mg, Free Radical Protection, 120 Tablets
Free radical protection/normal immune system function: N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a stabilizer for the formation of protein structures, and promotes the formation of glutathione. Glutathione is ...
15. Professional Blackhead and Blemish Remover - Pimple Comedone Removal 2-In-1 Extractor Tool - by Utopia Care (Square)
- PROFESSIONAL BLACKHEAD REMOVER: Utopia Care Tool is a 2 in 1 featuring extractor, best for blackheads and blemish removal. It extracts the unwanted blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, and acne from the chin, nose, forehead, cheeks and helps in removing the skin blockage cells
- High-Quality Stainless Steel: Manufactured from high-quality surgical grade stainless steel, signifies its durability and corrosion-resisting benefits. Being smooth and polished, it can be sterilized without the fear of rusting and tarnishing
- ERGONOMICALLY SAFE: The Professional Blackhead and Blemish Remover feature an anti-slip handle that helps you maintain the pressure during use while ensuring that the extraction can be done with exceptional control and precision
- SKIN FRIENDLY: This Blackhead and Pimple Comedone Remover is exclusively designed with the best material, structured in the best shape to cause no pain and harm to the skin. It does not cause any allergic reactions or scarring when used firmly
- CARE INSTRUCTIONS- Sterilize the blackhead extractor before and after use. Do not put extreme pressure on the area containing blackheads. Ideally, it's best to use after the acne has fully ripened to refrain from harming your skin
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16. Suave Essentials Conditioner, Tropical Coconut 30 oz
- Economy Size
- Bottle coded for recycling. Check if facilities exist.
- Naturally moisturizes and replenishes dry or damaged hair
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17. AHA/BHA Acne Clearing Gel, Maximum-Strength Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, Clears Up and Helps Prevent Acne, Helps Minimize the Look of Acne Marks and Pores
- A deep pore clearing gel to treat and control acne blemishes
- Combines AHA with BHA to create synergistic action
- Penetrates into skin to clear up and prevent formation of blackheads, acne
- Usage : Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If excessive dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
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18. Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads
- Beauty product. Active ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2%. Purpose acne treatment. Usage: Cleanse skin thoroughly. Gently wipe affected area to remove remaining traces of oil, dead skin cells, pollutants and makeup residue. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one use daily, then increase as needed. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce use to once a day or every other day.
- Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards
- Care- Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time
- 10% Glycolic Acid (AHA) exfoliates surface dead skin cells and stimulates cellular turnover
- Green tea extract, an anti-oxidant, protects the skin from free radical damage
- Arginine buffers the skin from irritation
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19. Bliss Bump Attendant, Ingrown Hair Eliminating Pads | Use Between Waxing/Shaving Sessions | Paraben Free, Cruelty Free | 25 Pads
- Gently exfoliates with salicylic acid and glycolic acid for bump-free skin.
- Helps to soothe skin with oat extract, witch hazel and lavender oil.
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20. Mindfulness for Everyday Living
- Resident Evil 6 - featuring 4 distinct yet interwoven campaigns experience terror on a global scale with the action moving from North America to Eastern Europe and China as the game's seven main protagonists face a new horror the C-virus
- Devil May Cry 4- jump into a gothic supernatural world where newcomer Nero clash with series mainstay - the infamous demon-slayer Dante dynamic action and undeniable style combine with unprecedented fighting options in this gripping story
- DEAD RISING 2 - Chuck Greene competes in the Terror is Reality game show he must survive zombie-filled environments for big prizes his motivation for risking life and limb - Zombrex injections to prevent his infected daughter Katey from becoming a zombie
- SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV - this critically acclaimed fighting title continued to redefine the genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action a host of new and returning characters more advanced online gameplay enhanced ultra combo system and more
- Old school retro gameplay and classic 8-bit NES-style graphics and sound come to life relive the Mega Man experience with classically inspired bosses each with their own unique weapons and vulnerabilities
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What a demoralizing way to start the day, and what a familiar feeling.
Techniques that I find some success with involve
-- Envision what to do instead:
-- Ways to practically prevent the behavior:
-- Substituting another behavior in its place
-- Positive self-talk/coaching where I specifically talk to myself as "You" rather than "I"
-- Speaking to my compulsion as such
-- Visually tracking my successes
-- Trying to feel accountable
OP, I belieeeeve in you. I bet you can kick your next couple picks' butts (heh). And that's what it comes down to for me - just keep quitting
10000000% feel you! It’s such a weird, personal thing to talk about and never realized how many people struggle with this. I know one of my irl friends is on this sub, (if ya see this, hey T!!) and we bond over THE STRUGGLE that comes w picking!
My new psychiatrist is amazing and I guess there’s a lot of research showing taking OTC N-acetyl cystine pills can help reduce the urge/desire to do our weirdness... however they’re ginormous and it takes 8-12 weeks for your brain to change? I’ve been taking them for almost a month now and my legs are still looking ROUGH lol, but you proved here in your post that consistency is key, so imma keep taking my vitamins and hope for the best. Just thought I’d share 🤗
Idk if I drank the koolaid or what, but you can get them cheap on amazon prime soooo I figured its worth a shot :)
Edit: had to throw in your, legs are lookin SO good girl, I’m jealous!! 🥰🥰
These have helped me so much!
The less you touch your face, the better! I use these at night, even on blemishes that haven't fully erupted but feel coming on. Seriously a miracle product.
It is SO SATISFYING to see the patch in the morning, it turns white with the absorbed oils, and honestly, pulling it off my skin, seeing the contained puffy white goo, and knowing I haven't destroyed a larger area of skin trying to extract a zit, feels even better than popping. (And to be gross, yeah, I'll poke the patch with my nail in awe.)
Couple other tips that are helping me stop the break-out cycle-
When you have a pimple that has fully come to a head and you just have to pop it, wash your hands first, and better yet, use one of these tools, and make sure it is sanitized (I use rubbing alcohol) before you use it, and after!
Fidget toys helped me tremendously. I really like this type https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/4c/13/18/4c13186332a6e6f3e4e62bf6c09ff7c6.jpg and also this type (don't buy that listing it is super overpriced, but I wanted to link to the JR because that was the best one for me, since I'm a woman and it's small enough I can use it in one hand while I read or am on the internet). I have several other friends who suffer from mild to severe CSP and have given the Tangles to all of them and a year later they've all told me how much it helps (including an 8 year old kid). I'd highly recommend sending her a package and also get yourself a few (they're fun even if you don't "need" them) and maybe just play with them while you're skyping with her, stuff like that. Good luck and you're a great partner!
My recommendation for soothing, moisturizing face masks are these Dermal Collagen Essence Sheet Masks. They can’t be worn all night but are super soothing for freshly picked skin, and have great ingredients. Plus, it’s 16 sheet masks for 10 bucks! Can’t go wrong there. I have dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin, and I absolutely love these.
Alternatively, for overnight and long term masks I would recommend Vaseline. It makes your face slippery so you can’t pick, and also keeps your skin moist and creates the perfect environment for healing. On r/skincareaddiction they call this the “slug life” or “slugging it.”
Both of these options are non-comedogenic and inexpensive! Best of luck.
You probably have buildup on your scalp. The apple cider vinegar can be a good way to rinse your hair but it’ll burn like fire if your scalp is raw.
Try this:
You may have to repeat step 1 a couple times to get rid of the buildup but it’ll happen, I promise!
As for the science behind all of this, it’s my weak area so bear with me:
4- None of this works if you go putting a bunch of silicone back on it via gels and other styling products. Drying alcohols are also prevalent in these and we avoid those too.
There are TONS of great methods and products (I use the cheapest ones in the instructions above because why invest a lot until you know it works, right?) in subs like r/curlyhair. It can be overwhelming at first because there’s a lot of science behind all of this but there are also tutorials for simple methods.
I hope that helps. :)
I can totally empathize, as it suddenly got very bad for me too. My picking issue concerns chronic ingrown hairs (some legitimate, some self-induced by creating an "environment" really conducive to their development via picking). Exfoliation is touted as the best treatment, but, well, I kinda don't think it really does dick. I have used these and also usually just over my jawline and neck. I feel like they help a little in preventing/reducing the occurrence, maybe better than nothing. I like 'em because they contain both AHA and BHA, which are supposed to work pretty well synergistically. But pretty expensive.
AHA (glycolic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, etc. in a variety of concentrations and formulations) is good for surface stuff like whiteheads and uneven skin tone. It will burn like mad for a few seconds if you use it over any open wounds (and possibly even if you don't). Also pretty drying. You'll be red and flushed, so moisturizer and SPF is a must after applying anything with an AHA.
BHA (aka salicylic acid, like Stridex pads) penetrates deeper into the pore. Good for blackheads and reduces inflammation. Not nearly as intense as AHAs (you rarely find concentrations of more than 2%) but still a bit drying in my experience. My skin tends towards dry anyway, so I always have to use a moisturizer.
There's some controversy over whether physical or purely chemical exfoliation is better. I've heard of the medicated pads having the potential to make "micro tears" in your skin, leading to breakouts but that really smacks of some bullshit. If you find that physical exfoliants are too harsh, don't use 'em. Whenever my skin seems to react badly to the pads, I tend to use this gel. Paula's Choice does have some nice chemical options in the form of leave-on gels, liquids, and creams, but like you said, expensive as fuck. Honestly, drugstore/generic equivalents will probably get the job done without breaking the bank. The fewer ingredients, the better (as a rule of thumb).
I've learned that keeping my wounds from drying out and scabbing over is key to speeding healing and minimizing scarring. Occlusives like Neosporin, Aquaphor, or even plain Vaseline are your best bets. Apparently you're not supposed to use Neosporin for more than a few days, but I used to slather myself with that stuff for weeks at a time before discovering Aquaphor. Didn't have any issues (except perhaps more resistant bacteria? Who knows). People also swear by hydrocolloidal bandages (think blister patches). They promote a moist healing environment w/o having to use any chemicals and you can leave on for several days.
There doesn't seem to be anything that helps very much with those hard bumps except time. Moisture + SPF should keep them from getting worse, at least. Sigh.
That's the beauty of it, there are so many methods and just about everyone is correct. I will try my best to explain, but please also do your research on the subject as there are many details I can't cover in a post.
I started with a book [Minfdfulness for Everyday Living] (http://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Everyday-Living-Christopher-Titmuss/dp/0764122606) and using the Headspace app, which is a guided meditation aid. I think it's important to go into it with an open mind and no expectations. The goal isn't to eliminate your thoughts, but rather to allow them to come and go without dwelling on them (or giving in to them, for those of us with CSP habits).
As far as the actual practice goes, it's very simple. Sit in a comfortable, upright position and close your eyes. Begin by drawing long breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. After a few minutes, you can breathe normally (in and out through your nose). As you're doing this, focus on the breath. Your mind will wonder, and think about other things. Each time you notice your focus straying from the breath, just gently recenter it. You'll want to meditate for 15-20 minutes a day, and making it part of your daily routine is imperative for your mind to grow into this "new habit".
Again, there is much to it and I highly recommend you do your own research to see what styles work for you. The Headspace app is free for 10 days and a great place to start. I hope this helps someone as much as it has helped me.
I'm a software engineer! I've found gloves (like the knit cotton kind) work fine on "classic" keyboards, but they can get a bit tricky on laptop keyboards.
I also pick my shoulders and wearing long sleeves helps cut down on that a lot.
Fidget toys are great for a lot of people, but with habit replacement it's best to pick something you can perform in any situation you might pick (so, if you get a fidget toy as your habit replacement, what do you do when you don't have it with you?). Making a fist works well for me, someone else here mentioned trying snapping and said it worked really well to ahem snap him out of it.
OMG Hydrocolloid bandages. So, they're blister bandages, but somebody smart figured out you can use the same thing really effectively for pimples and started marketing them as such. The material they're made out of absorbs fluid and can pull pus out of "mature" pimples (ones with a head to them). Some people say it only works if they lance the pimples first, but other people can get them to work without lancing the pimples. And you can get generic ones from just about any grocery or drugstore for a lot cheaper and cut them to the sizes you want (they'll be near the normal band-aid type bandages and say "hydrocolloid" somewhere on the label). Search around /r/skincareaddiction some (I think there's actually a picture post about hydrocolloid bandages near the top there right now) and you'll see a bunch of people raving about them or talking about the best way to use them.
I just tell the stylist about it before they even start. If it's a new salon, I call and sort of explain I have scalp picking issues and ask for someone with experience and who is very gentle. No issues so far, just one shampoo girl who was super rough but I told her to be a bit gentler and it was okay.
Here's my current scalp picking remedy list (they have to be used together, make sure you have access to all things here at all times):
This will not work for you scalp, but for all of the other places, I really recommend hydrocolloid bandages. You can cut them to the size of the open wound/scab, sanitize/wash the area, and it will provide a healthy environment for it to heal. You can leave them on while showering and for three days, probably enough time to make a smooth mark instead of a scab. The bandage is strong and if you rub your finger against it, it is smooth to the touch. It will remind you not to pick the scab (it would take more effort to remove the bandage to pick, giving you enough time to think through the consequences of picking.)
I use these on my face while I'm at home, and yes, I've become a bit reliant on them, but they are saving my skin. I can't recommend them enough. The brand I use are these, and again, I just cut them to fit over the spot I want to cover. I've heard good things about other brands too. https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Tough-Pads-4-Count-2-8/dp/B000VE8E0I
I wouldn't say my mom caused my picking; it's more likely an inherited trait from my dad, although his picking behavior isn't quite pathological. However, the way she handled it was not helpful. When I was in high school, a common mantra from her was something along the lines of, "You'd be so pretty if you'd just leave your face alone." If I so much as scratched an itch near my face, she'd scold me. The few times I insisted I needed help, she'd say, "Then I guess I need to send you to [local youth mental institution]." Even now, whenever I visit home, even though my face is looking the best it has in probably ten years, she insists that I put makeup on before I leave the house to go anywhere, and she focuses on the few easily-hidden spots I have left and says "Now if you could just get that to clear up..."
I got married a little over a year ago, right after I finished college, and now live two hours away from my parents, so I don't see them very frequently. Over the last year, I've made huge strides in improving my skin's health and minimizing my picking behavior. I've stopped using harsh products on my skin and I wear a spinner ring (like this one) to keep my hands busy. Whenever I visit my parents, I try to make my mom aware of what I've been doing and how proud I am of my improvement.
The biggest thing that's helped has been the support of my husband. In particular, he's helped me understand that a lot of yhe relational dynamics in my family growing up were likely not the healthiest. After two family vacations this summer, I realize that I've changed a lot since I moved out of my parents house, and I'm much happier now. I mostly deal with having to see my family by watching their dysfunction and being thankful that I'm out of it.
Omigosh you have to try these bandaids I mentioned in an earlier comment. lol I am not a band-aid shill or anything, but I found them at Walmart while I was on vacation and they are better at staying on my fingers than anything I've ever tried. Hydrocolloids are good for me everywhere else but won't stay on my fingertips. These are made to dry quickly so they withstand hand washing really well. The only time I don't have to change bandages 18 times a day then give up halfway through and end up picking.
Have you ever tried keeping the area moisturized? That has seemed to help me recently when it comes to picking my skin. Whenever I feel an urge to pick at my arms & legs I will usually try to distract myself from the thought as well (which isn’t always easy). I find sometimes it helps to reward myself with things like a good meal, materialistic things, etc when I haven’t picked in a while. It gives me more incentive to not want to pick and it makes me feel better about myself when I can see progress.
I remember someone linking these little finger cots to try and prevent picking. I haven’t used these personally, but I have seen them recommended on this subreddit and I’ve highly considered purchasing them myself.
Link to finger cots
Would also recommend trying something like a fidget device to distract your hands whenever you feel an urge come on.
Fidget Land
Sorry to hear about your relapse, a week is a good amount of time, though! I’m definitely not perfect, and tend to pick when I’m home all day too, however, lately I’ve found these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TJHWWY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) helpful when I’m home or I put on a honey mask so that I physically can’t pick.
More recently, I have found journaling every morning about my picking from the day before and writing down my goals for today very helpful. A lot of it consists of talking myself back up, because as everyone on this sub I’m sure knows, the shame after picking can be brutal... So I try and write about forgiving myself and remind myself to not be so hard on myself and not expect to go from 0 to 100 in a week. I am bound to relapse and that’s part of recovery. The point is you keep trying and before you know it the days that you didn’t pick will outweigh the ones that you did.
Good luck to you!
Hey now, there are plenty of legitimate reasons out there worthy of self-hatred, like not liking dogs or being racist or eating pineapple on pizza, but this isn't one of them!
I pick my fingers and sometimes mine look this bad too. Personally I like these band aids (they're thinner so they breathe better & dry faster when you wash your hands but stay on longer) and these gel-ish finger covers. Both are good as a preventative measure for me.
I started using nip + fab glycolic pads on my chest last year and now I am virtually clear there! Be sure to test a patch first with any of these exfoliants before putting them all over. I hope this helps!
https://www.amazon.com/Nip-Fab-Glycolic-Night-Extreme/dp/B010SAF0YC
https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Sustain-Supports-Function/dp/B0013OVVK0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=jarrow+nac&qid=1570516088&sr=8-3
This is the brand I use. I take 1200 mg a day, but my psychiatrist recommended taking 2400 mg so I'm gonna start doing that this week. I've had a lot of success with NAC. I would say my picking reduced by like 60% after taking it for a few months. I still obsess over picking, but I don't feel the compulsions as much.
what exactly are hydrocolloid bandages? what makes them special? do they actually work?
There's no shame in antisocial. If your boyfriend is really a keeper, he'll understand or strive to understand.
Do you have glasses? they may be more beneficial to you
Also, it sounds like the kind of face masks you do induce you to pick: stop doing them. Get face masks that are like these from amazon. It's basically a thin cloth doused in the good skin care liquid (they really do work) and you throw it away after one use. Stop the face masks, and maybe cut down on face washing.
Can you try drinking more water? what about taking vitamin c?
also, i totally feel you about the trance
here
Compared to the Peter Thomas Roth Acne Dots, the ones from Amazon are a thicker material. You could wear the PTR dots in public and no one would really notice. The amazon ones are more noticeable, and I wouldn’t wear them in public, but I use them overnight and when I’m just at the house all day. I like that they are a thicker material because when I “graze”, it feels like a little gel dot and I can touch it without destroying my skin.
Amazon! I take this one and love it — https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Sustain-Supports-Function/dp/B0013OVVK0
Well, they're really supposed to draw out all the liquid from the pimple, which they do great. Here's a couple brands (I think the Nexcare ones work better but the CosRx ones are cheaper):
Nexcare
CosRx
They cover the whole area, so you're also prevented from picking at it. You can see it working, the patch is translucent and when it has drawn out moisture it gets opaque and bulges a little. They really, really work and are non-medicated so not as drying as some ointments.
I have a ton of these tangle toys and I love them. They definitely keep me from being destructive and are easy to take in public.
Link for those who are interested. These fit my small girl hands pretty comfortably but they might be a bit tight on larger fingers. There are plenty of similar products to look at, though.
I use these ones to clear my acne and help with wound healing. They come in two sizes that are just right for the job!
Acne Pimple Master Patch 72 dots - Absorbing Hydrocolloid Blemish Spot Skin Treatment and Care Dressing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGCW56F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zSQEDbMQDR73T
Try not to beat yourself up about it. Use this as a reminder of why you had to quit in the first place and why you won't do it again. As for the self conscious part, everyone gets the random zit & no one really cares as much as you think they will. People on here talk about something they put on their spots, I think it's these things -> http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BRGUNV2/ref=pd_aw_sims_3?pi=SY115&simLd=1