Peezy

5y

Hey fam so I’ve been neglecting skincare a while and it’s getting to a point where my breakouts just stay for weeks sometimes 😥 can anyone point me in the right direction for a starter routine? My face gets dry really quick and right now I’ve just been using a salycilic acid facial wash as well as a SPF moisturizer, which clearly ain’t enough I guess

a child called it

5y

whats a good brand to heal acne scars + proper effective methods

Campari

5y

Neither of the products contain any ingredients that are too alarming. The Neutrogena does have dimethicone which is a silicone, a lot of people have negative reactions to that especially those with cystic acne.

Important to note that other things such as not changing your pillow case, touching your face, not drinking enough water and eating dairy (for many) has a huge impact on their skin.

If you want a substitute with clean ingredients, maybe try a combination of COSRX Snail Mucin and Stratia Liquid Gold to hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier.

If you're dealing with heavy cystic acne, i'd first recommend seeing a dermatologist but inclusions of a Retinol / BHA & in extreme cases, Retin A can do wonders.

Husk_

5y

Hey what are some products to use for hyperpigmentation on the body?

Campari

5y

• PC Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA
• TO 2% BHA + 30% AHA
• Kojic Soap

Campari

5y

Dry cheeks & an oily t-zone tell me you need to exfoliate and moisturize.

Firstly, an oily t-zone means there’s been a lack of deep cleansing: a good BHA will go in below the surface and cleanse all your pores, tackle excess sebum and bring everything to a head.

• PC 2% BHA is a very reputable, affordable and effective option

Secondly, a hard hitting moisturizer to combat the deep cleanse and hydrate will keep everything under wraps

• Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

A good serum to combat your issue directly:

• TO 10% Niacinamide does a great job balancing sebum activity which in turn slows down oil production

I’d look into these two products, make sure your other products don’t contain any drying ingredients like alcohol and focus on hyaluronic acid, niacinamide & ceramides.

Vance

5y

yo btw for the cream when i apply it do i only apply on my cheeks or my whole face?

Campari

5y

You should apply it on your entire face.

Hi Roller

5y

tried sunscreen and i look like an ashy ghost. i’ll pass

Vance

5y

@Campari was doing so well until i used TO niacinamide 10% and started breaking out a little

is that normal?

Sammy

5y

You using the right type of sunscreen and are you applying it over the moisturiser?

Hi Roller

5y

physical suscreen, i dont do chemicals. these were the most 'au naturel' sunscreen i could find
https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/clear-zinc-mineral-sunscreen-spf-30

Sammy

5y

That looks good tbh, im surprised its making your skin dry

Atm I use La Roche Posay SPF 50 and it never makes my skin dry or even feel dry but then again it might be that your moisturiser isn't that affective at keeping your skin hydrated maybe?

Or could be worth trying another sunscreen

Hi Roller

5y

no not literally dry. i actually look like a ghost. white cream + black skin = ghost

Sammy

5y

def using the wrong sunscreen then cos im also black and I dont get the ghost look after applying any

Hi Roller

5y

no not literally dry. i actually look like a ghost. white cream + black skin = ghost

Campari

5y

Check out UNSUN Cosmetics. It’s run by Frank Ocean’s mother, Katonya Breaux who started the brand for the exact same issue you mentioned.