Holy a lot of information thanks for taking ur time, appreciate it.

So i def have the post-inflammatory, to treat that I should get the alpha arbutin? Or should I go to the derma again and talk to the guy cause he said it was some inflammation i never bothered to get what he prescribed cause i didnt care that time.

What is SPF and what is retinol used for, just in general? Also for dark circles hows the ordinary 5% thing?

Lastly u mentioned at the end the 3 important things but u didnt include the retinol in the day/night routine or is the name different?

Thanks

I would definitely go back to the dermatologist. They’re professionals. Just let them know the situation.

Alpha Arbutin is a great ingredient but it’ll be even stronger once you add in the others.

I didn’t include the retinol because it’s very powerful. If you’ve never used acids before, it’s better to start off using a BHA to get your skin prepped. It’s basically like going to the gym for the first time and attempting to lift the heaviest weight there. Let your skin build up it’s tolerance to these ingredients.

What about for dark circles/puffiness under eyes and whats SPF?

I’ve never dealt with puffiness or dark circles but have heard great things about TO’s “ Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG”

I’m actually not an advocate for eye creams or anything like that. I find it to be a waste of money. Whatever is effective on your face should also work 2 inches under your eyes. I get that the skin may be a little more sensitive but there’s nothing otherworldly about the ingredients in eye creams that should warrant someone to buy an exclusive product for it.

SPF is just another term for sunscreen.

update on my natural skin care:

hanging up my bamboo face scrub powder. too abrasive.

just found out Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar acts as a chemical exfoliant/chemical peel so that will be my version of a non-chemical chemical exfoliator

also pairs very well with a Bentonite clay mask but i live with neighbours and dont wanna walk around with that s*** on smh. might have to say f*** it

y’all fw amlactin for body ? been using it at night and cerave sa body cream on problem areas during the day. trying to get my
body routine on point
trying to even out my skin tone and get rid of old bacne scars

hey guys who can help sort me out a good eye cream cos i get some puffiness on my lower lids looks like i aint slept in 2 days lmao

kiehls midnight recovery concentrate has been so good to me

Anyone try the humanrace skincare line ?

What I use currently:

Uriage Cleansing Cream (recently Cosrx Good Morning Cleanser)
Kose Sekkisei Cleansing Oil
Muji Moisturizing Milk

Any recs on what to add? been tryna look into serum and ss for sure. So far I'm pre satisfied with the result tho. Like before it gets oily above my nose and and my the rest of my skin can feel tight at times, not an issue now except the oil lowkey. Also it gets damp where I'm at

What can I use to get rid of sebaceous filaments on my nose? I exfoliate regularly with pc bha but I still have black dots on my nose. Is there any way of getting rid of it?

Maybe try salicylic acid or double cleansing with an oil cleanser

You cant really get rod of them permanently as its p much based on your pores but you should be able to at least manage them

Australian gold tinted sunscreen

Get the appropriate shade for your skintone

That s*** makes my skin extra dry

My brother used the acid wash and moisturizer.

His skin actually looks better than mine first application. It glows

started using niaminicide and zinc along with a retinol night cream and it’s really made a difference with redness and acne scars quickly kinda crazy

Been using Dermalogica and Clinique a lot lately. Skin is clearing up

ordering a Bentonite clay mask tomorrow. gonna mix it with unfiltered apple cider vinegar

scratch that, went with a green clay mask. suits my skin type

any way of getting rid of stretch marks?

was looking for a specific product to use on my eye area. found ‘prickly pear oil eye serum’

time and patience bro

Also depends a lot on the type of scars

copped cerave renewing SA cleanser today going to use it in the mornings paired with vitamin c serum and use the hydrating foam cleanser at night

rt + plenty of water obvs.

luckily enough i never had acne at all my whole life save for 1 or 2 pimples here and there and my skin was at a softness + clarity i was happy about the whole time.

going to dive deeper into skin care and take this s*** more seriously