I recently got referred to a company from the Netherland, and they seem really interesting. They specialize in making high-end, personalized cosmetics, and it's not just the products—they actually help with the whole package, including the marketing strategy to launch your own brand. I think it's pretty cool because they seem to handle all the complicated stuff, like product development and branding, so you can focus on running your business.

What are your thoughts on companies like this and the idea behind earning more for your salon through own branded cosmetic products, rather than selling for someone else's brand?

Hi,

I am a bald man that uses skinoren and sulphur soap to combat folliculitis on my scalp, I have very oily skin, I use both once a day but I feel like the skin on my head is starting to get pretty dry (I already knew this would happen eventually).

The top of my scalp has always been the most oily, so that part is okay, the dryness I feel and see is more on the back of the head, it's not flaking or anything but looks pretty dry.

Every moisturizer I have used has caused me acne so now I am afraid and use nothing, I have tried only generic store bought moisturizers (Nivea and the likes).

I would like to also try intercalating between the sulphur soap and a shampoo when I shower but I am also afraid of generic shampoo's causing me acne.

Can you recommend me some good products to try that would lessen the chance of that happening ?

Has anyone tried these viral collagen sleeping masks that are peel off that are supposed to give glass skin? Any vegan brands that work? I'm curious because I'd like to try but I've purchased some things via Instagram ads before and I was never content so I thought I'll ask the experts here 😎 thanks in advance!

I used tret for 3 days, I know...it was really dumb thing to do, and now my skin is breaking down. What can or should I do?

Currently I am using Beauty of Joseon bean gel moisturizer but its not moisturizing enough for me. I am acne prone and like lighter formulas better but they are just not enough. Cream products make my skin plump but most of them are comedogenic and Im just too poor to buy new brand every week lol.

I dont really care if its cream or gel, Id like something that wont clog my pores and wont disrupt my endocrine system for 30 years lol. I have access to some korean brands, classic DM sortiment and I believe I seen few western brands. Also if its cruelty free thats really great <3

Reaching out to everyone who has some experience with Skinoren 20%. Just want to share my little story and see if everyone else relates? :)

My issue: My skin is complicated; it becomes dry after every shower (water here is very hard/has high mineral content), but during the day I feel it becomes quite oily. This confuses me a bunch. Also, I am white and have sensitive skin, and in the past year, I've noticed I get redness mostly in my cheeks and nose. Didn't pay much attention to it, but recently got prescribed Skinoren 20% twice a day for mild folliculitis on my face and body.

Ofc it was burning the first few times I used it (only on the face). Now I'm in week 3 and the burning and itching are gone, however, the red parts I mentioned before are becoming even redder and I have a very warm feeling in my face, even hours after I apply the creme. All of this makes me quite upset, as I like using this cream (I think it already does something), but this redness and warmth are not very pleasant. So much so, that I'm thinking I might have some kind of rosacea..? In which case, I'm told that Skinoren would help, but still - this warmness feels like I'm sitting in front of a fireplace all day.

So, does it get better? What's your experience with this?

My rather basic routine:
AM: Water my face -> Skinoren -> Moisturizer: Garnier SkinActive Hyaluronic Aloe Jelly
PM: Apivita Cleansing Foam -> Skinoren -> Moisturizer: Garnier SkinActive Hyaluronic Aloe Jelly

PS. Super happy to see any suggestions for other creams/toners/sunscreens that you found helpful in combo with skinoren. I'm new in this field :)

EDIT: By watering my face, I didn't mean that I use skinoren on damp skin. I dry it thoroughly first. I was more trying to explain that I don't use a cleanser. Sorry for the confusion

i want to start a new skincare routine. i ised to use cerave cleanser and moisturizer and eucerin sunscreen and i tried epiduo and lactic acid but i stopped everything. i have a bit redness and texture on an area of my forehead which won't go away and th cleanser doesn't foam on it. maybe it's sun damaged or closed comedones. i also get breakouts often any recommendations?

My derm recommended me these products to use along my epdiduo. However, I read on some threads that the formula has changed and that it is not working well anymore (change in ingredient/formula). I was wondering if anyone here have tried the new one. I think it is if you bought the product in the last year or so. Would love a review on both the cleanser and moisturiser. Thanks!

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I’ve been dealing with body hair removal for what feels like forever, and honestly, it’s becoming a bit of a challenge. My skin is super sensitive, especially around my bikini area, and no matter what I try—whether it’s shaving or waxing—I end up with irritation and ingrown hairs. I’ve also noticed that my skin gets really dry after shaving, even though I moisturize regularly. It feels like a never-ending cycle of irritation.

I’m really curious if anyone here has found a method that works for both sensitive skin and reducing body hair without causing breakouts or discomfort. I’ve heard mixed things about at-home laser devices but never tried one myself. I’d love to hear how that worked out for you.

Is this for removing blemishes? I have no clue what its supposed to do…

I have been using all kinds of creams, but i never really know what they are good for…can someone explain this product, and if its any good?

I have a damaged skin barrier and I’m almost positive my skin is dehydrated, yet oily. I’ve been struggling with this for the past year or so. I’ve never had acne in my 30 years on this planet other than the occasional pimple here and there. Now it seems like I get hormonal acne around my period amongst just regular acne. I work outside as a delivery driver for Amazon and it’s very humid where I’m at. And my face will start to flare up in humid conditions. I’m starting to think I may have rosacea. I don’t have insurance right now so seeing a dermatologist isn’t gonna happen until the new year :/ just looking for anything to pick up while I’m there that may rebuild or strengthen my skins moisture barrier. Whether it’s serums, ampoules, essences, cleansers, masks…sunscreen. Anything. Please. I’m desperate. I’ve never been so insecure and so reserved in my life. I won’t even go to the store to get myself basic needs unless I have makeup on.

Also, if anyone has recs for acne scarring for me to try once I get my barrier issue resolved would be amazing.

If it helps, I’m pretty sure all this started from me being dumb and naive when it comes to skin care, I was def washing too much and exfoliating too much. I’ve ceased that and ceased all actives until my skins calms down. I only splash my face with water in the AM unless absolutely necessary. I moisturize with the geeks and gorgeous hydration station and for SPF I use the DRMTLGY broad specterum 45+ and at night I double cleanse with malazesia’s MCT oil and their hyaluronic acid face wash (cause I thought it might have been fungal before I did hours of research). After I wash my face, I use skin 1004 toning toner, mix some glacier water hyaluronic acids serum and then I used malazesia’s urea moisturizer.

Spain is no longer an option for obtaining Tretinoin. Retirides (Tretinoin) has been discontinued. While most pharmacies required a prescription, some didn’t. However, the more people shared online that it was easy to get, the more difficult it progressively became. This has made it especially challenging for those of us with conditions like melasma, myself included.

Thanks to TikTok, forums, and viral social media, it’s now nearly impossible to obtain. Although I was lucky to get a prescription a few times, it’s not a permanent solution. Now, even that option seems unavailable—Tretinoin is no longer available in pharmacies (as confirmed by several pharmacists), and the only possibility might be as a magistral formulation by a doctor. Seriously!

I ended up purchasing Differin (Adapalene) from iHerb. While it's not Tretinoin, at least it's a retinoid. However, it's only 0.1%, which is a much lower dose compared to what I was using before. I’ve used 0.1% Tretinoin for several years, and now I feel lost. It's impossible to get it in Spain or afford it online, especially for those of us who can’t travel or pay high prices.

Can anyone help me or others in the same situation?

My Dermatologist recently performed a UV scan of my face to measure the coverage of my SPF application (I've been using Biotherm's WaterLover SPF 50+ up until this point), and after viewing the images, the coverage and overall quality of my current sunscreen wasn't up to par according to her, so I'm looking for a better option. My Dermatologist applied the following two sunscreens on my face to compare the coverage of these with the one from Biotherm that I'm currently using, and the results were night and day:

• ZO Skin Health - Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 45 ml
• SkinCeuticals - Ultra Facial Defence SPF 50+, 30 ml

These two options are however a bit outside of my budget as the prices are quite steep (obviously) and they only contain 45 ml and 30 ml respectively, hence why I am looking for a good alternative with a similar profile. Thanks in advance for any insights or recommendations, it's highly appreciated!

Or the Topialyse wash off-gel if you’ve tried that too. As I’m after a good cleanser for my combo skin.

Hi there! I have sensitive eyes (eye might react to certain kinds of moisturisers/eye creams) but other than that I donf have acne problems! Skin is a little dry but nothing too serious. Any reccos from the French pharmacies? I’m looking for products that aren’t too expensive and provide great value for money from France :)

Currently staying in Hungary for the next 3 months for work and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get some v-beam treatment done well I have the money for it, problem is I can’t seem to find any places that do the treatment in Hungary. So I’m just wondering if anyone knows anywhere in Hungary that does the v-beam treatment or the closest and cheapest country to Hungary that does.

I see alot of people using isotretinoin in Lotions but not so much in pills. I have alot of back Akne so using a cream will never be an option for me. Is it possible to get isotretinoin prescription in pill form from a Dermatologist in Austria / Europe?

Found this super interesting research about vitamin C for skin health. Interesting is that you can make it yourself very easily and cheaply.

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-benefits-of-topical-vitamin-c-for-reversing-skin-aging/

Is it good?

Hi all! I need a good quality moisturizer recommendations, possibly cheaper versions of Clinique. I have a combination skin but I could use something for all types. Drugstore, or more expensive, let me know! I already used dozens of this moisturizer so I ‘ d need something else in the mix. Already using Neutrogena Hydro Boost so any other recommendations are welcome! Thanks in advance.

What are some of the best, well-formulated shampoos for dry, curly hair? My scalp gets itchy and flaky very often, and my hair is just lifeless. I need to find a soft shampoo that gives shine and life to my dry hair. (I live moved to Lisbon, so I’m not very familiar with the local hair care market yet)

hi i am going to visit my family next month. and i will stay there for a month. if i leave my vitamin c at home it will probably expire when i come back. so that’s why i want to take some risks. i am planing to put the serum on insulated bottle with plastic ice cubs in my luggage. i am going to travel with plane it’s just 3 hours long but it will take whole day to go airport, wait there and to go my family’s home. is this method safe enough?

I need a water and sweat resistant face sunscreen for my upcoming travels to Hawaii. Has anyone tried the Daylong Sport for the face? I wanted to get the LRP UVMune oil control cream, but it‘s not available here at the moment. My skin is sensitive and dry, but I would like something that I can reapply without looking too shiny

So, I know everyone is sold on the double cleanse. Usually the first step is an oil cleanser, a balm or a micellar water.

Let's focus on micellar water. Makers of it (like Garnier) say it removes waterproof makeup and sunscreen. Customers seem to agree, some people tested with UV cameras and it's removed, maybe with a bit more effort.

The Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker is basically a jelly micellar water. It's main surfactant is PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, like micellar waters. The ingredient info on Incidecoder says

can solubilize oils and oil-soluble ingredients

Yet the G&G product description specifically states that it can only dissolve water-soluble makeup.

A gentle, yet hard-working jelly cleanser that cleanses skin and dissolves (water-soluble) makeup

If you wear long-lasting sunscreen or makeup, or you prefer double cleansing, Jelly Joker is perfect as a second cleanse.

Why would this be the case? Why isn't this enough without a double cleanse?

Also, considering you'd use it as a first step instead, why would you need a second step from a micellar water/micellar jelly if you can just rinse off the residue with water?

I want to consolidate my steps and keep it as simple and gentle (yet effective) as possible.