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Hey, I've been using a couple different products to treat my acne with varying success as my skin seems stubborn on breaking out, also due to some current hormonal changes. Recently I looked into getting some 5% Minoxidil to help with beard growth, application says I'm supposed to put it on dry, clean skin, rub it in and then leave it to soak in for at least the next 4 hours. (I'm using minoxidil advertised for the scalp, it also works for the face) This is where I'm confused on what to do.

My skincare routine consists of 2-3 products/steps, I use Nivea Derma Skin Clear (salicy acid, niacinamid) to wash my face, then a Garnier face cleanser (Niacinamid, BHA) to take the rest of whatever is still left in my pores out, after this step is when I would be applying the Minoxidil. Would that work alright in terms of absorption since I'm not supposed to wash off the cleanser?

Also would it be best to wash the Minoxidil off after 4 hours in the evening so I can apply my ovenight Epiduo gel (Adapalen, Benzoylperoxid)?

Aside from that, does anyone have tips regarding dermastamping?

Any advice on this would be helpful, also since the Minoxidil has alcoholic parts that dries out the skin, which moisturizer would you recommend? I've got some basic Vaseline which I usually use for dry skin though I'm not sure whether that could cause more acne.

Also does anyone have recommendations for either a proper face wash/mask that isnt just a cleanser and bodywash against bacne/acne on the shoulders/pretty much everywhere, hormonal changes are kicking my ass.

Basically what the title says. My skin usually loves asian skincare products, but I’m down to try anything. Not looking for something to clean sunscreen or makeup off, as it’s a morning cleanser. I’m looking for something that leaves my skin feeling very hydrated/moisturized. Preferably under $15, but will spend more for a HG.

About 2.5 months ago I started using tret 0.025% once a week. Then switched to twice a week after two weeks layering balm on top. I was evening mixing the tret 1:1 with moisturizer. And still my face is a mess. I was also doing oil cleansing twice a week. But I noticed the peeling on my face has never stopped. It now stings with any thing I put on it and is tight and red. The only thing that doesn’t hurt is vitamin E. I’m tempted to just hide. My peeling raw red face looks and feels awful. I’ve started canceling and declining holiday invites. I can’t even put makeup on without fearing the face wash after. Any help would be nice. Products as above but the LRP all sting now 😔

Hey all! I was wondering what La Roche Posay products would be beneficial for sensitive combo/ dry skin. I have been experiencing dry skin and breakouts with high skin sensitivity recently. What are some of yalls holy grails? BONUS for products that assist with Rosacea, I have been having new flare up symptoms similar to rosacea on my cheeks and chin. Thanks so much!

My husband's sister adopted a couple of teenagers this last year from a not good situation and I really want them to feel included in Christmas this year. They're both pretty girly girl and like beauty stuff- but I've never seen them wear makeup. So I was thinking fun skincare instead?

Any suggestions? I was thinking mostly hydrating things like sheet masks, lip masks, sleeping masks, the stuff they're not likely to buy themselves nicer versions of.

Any suggestions? I am tempted to just get them a gift card so they can pick their own stuff but it's really impersonal.

What should my routine be?

I have sensitive dry skin. The past 2 moisturisers I used made my face red and burned. The only thing I do is wash my face 2 times a day. I don’t use makeup and I don’t leave the house. I also constantly have small red/skin coloured bumps and spots on my forehead. What should my routine be and what products should use?

I recently bought this cleanser and im wondering how much niacinamide is in it since I have a niacinamide serum that is 10%. I heard that using too much niacinamide can damage your skin barrier.

Hey everybody! Long story short I got into a pretty bad motorcycle wreck and it's left me with a bunch of lacerations on my arm, I got 11 different cuts that needed stitches and a bunch of cuts that didn't get stitched that formed into Keloids, l've been using Scar Silicone ($8 Amazon Brand) for about 4 weeks now and switched to medical grade silicone (ScarAway). My mom also found MedermaPM when she was cleaning her medicine cabinet and gave me it. Is one better than the other? Has anyone had results with either one or possibly using both like ScarAway twice a day and MedermaPM at night, or maybe you have a better product? It’s frustrating using a product for extended periods of time to just find out it didn't work when I could of used a better product and seen better results lol

Thanks for any help! :)

 I am not too well versed in researching skincare, so I came for some support. I'm 17 and looking into getting the Ordinary Aha Bha solution to help with my acne scars. I currently use glycolic acid om my whole face once a week and ketoconizol on my hairline and nose for sebhoric dermatitis. The affected areas have been healing and have gone back to normal (no more patching/discoloration). I am aware that this is a high strength peel, and that I should not use it with the glycolic acid. Would this be a good fit for my skin if I used it once a week at night? Should I contact my dermatologist before using it? I'm not sure since it's not prescription.

Hi everyone, I just got Tretinoin( I have combination and sensitive skin with acne).

I've heard it can do wonders for the skin, but also that it can be tricky to use at first. I’d love some advice on how to incorporate it into my routine as a beginner.

How often should I start using it?

What are the must-have products to pair with Tretinoin (e.g., moisturizer, sunscreen)?

Any tips to avoid or deal with irritation?

I'd appreciate any beginner-friendly advice or product recommendations. Thanks!

I just purchased some skin care from The Ordinary when they were having a sale. I wanted to make a switch because it's more cost-effective than my current skin care where everything is 40+ dollars (and very MLM.) Would I be okay to add 1 or both of the actives into my current routine where the only active I'm using is an Azelaic acid from Peach Slices? I currently using that morning and night, but once it's empty I was going to drop it out of my routine to see how the niacinamide helps with my redness and pores. If I would be okay to add them, when and how often? Even at 41 I feel like I'm new to anything that's not basic 🙃

My Dad has serious Rosacea and he doesn't wear SPF. This man has also had skin cancer! He is willing to change his ways. I want to buy him some but the best kind for his condition. Please Help! Thank you.

This stupid moisturizer is the ONLY product that has ever cleared my skin and I can’t find it anywhere. I’ve always had crazy reactive skin and this specific brand has the only benzoyl peroxide products that work for me. No other brand of BP has worked but this damn moisturizer I bought at dollar general three years ago just happened to be what works for my skin and now I can’t find this shit anywhere!

I’ve been using the Oxy brand 10% spot treatment and diluting it with my moisturizer 1:4 and it works to an extent, but nothing like this product and I’m losing hope a bit. I checked amazon, googled it, and even tried the Oxy website but it’s seemingly vanished.

If ya’ll know if/where I can get this PLEASE let me know. I’m in the south eastern united states if that helps at all, but ordering online would be ideal at this point.

I used the search feature and can’t find anything so figured I’d post since I’m sure others have the same issue.

I am a stomach sleeper and unfortunately this is the worst position for wrinkles (and general comfort). Not looking to train myself to sleep in a different position but wondering if anyone has any recommendations for pillows that might be a bit more comfortable/put less pressure on my face? I already use a silk pillowcase.

Any recs are greatly appreciated!

For those suffering Acne scars, so many dermatologists do not focus solely on Acne Scars. From some research Dr Hazany does. That said you can never trust all the reviews online and curious if anyone has had any real world experience with him.

Thank you

I have dry, flaky; but oily skin. I unfortunately have no images due to avoiding taking them (I hate how it looks), but my forehead and nose feel super oily, but when i rub the oily areas with a sleeve or even my fingertips to get rid of the oily feeling (especially on my glasses area), I end up having white flakiness on my fingertips or sleeves. I don’t know what it could be, why it happens or how to get rid of it so if ANYONE could help, that would be amazing! I tried Cerave for a while which made my acne so much worse and calmed down the issue for a small period of time— so now I currently only wash with water morning and night and about once a week I’ll “shave” my face to get rid of peach fuzz and dead skin cells (at the time, i’m usually already doing my eyebrows). Again, if anyone could help that would be amazing. Thanks in advance!

My girlfriend convinced me to use IPL to remove some age spots and the practitioner did it all over my face and now there are bald spots in my beard. This was 6 weeks ago and those parts are not growing back. What will happen at this point? Will this ever come back?

Everything I’m finding online seems to be geared towards hair so im not sure what bottle to buy. If anyone has recommendations I’d be very grateful to hear them!

I have not changed my routine or anything but every winter like clockwork i start breaking out around this time i live in a very cold place. But my skin is never dry or anything so i dont know how to prevent this

I just bought a serum with those actives and I need advice on how to use it. My skin concerns: acne, hyperpigmentation

Hello everyone! I have some scars under both eyes in the tear throug area and it makes me really depressed. The scars are at skin level, except the borders which are just a bit atrophic. Would it be better to get microneedling or CO2 laser? Share if you have experience with any of the two in that same area, thanks.

I created a Skincare Routine

I have sensitive combination skin. Occasionally some pimples, but no biggies, just dark spots i guess either from age(f30) or sun damage, dullness, and sebaceous filaments on the nose. I put a lot of effort into this Skincare. 😮‍💨 I hope i got the combinations right

I’ve always found that my spots clear up quicker, along with any lingering redness / hyperpigmentation after, if I squeeze them. I recently started tretinoin a few months back and at that point decided I wasn’t going to squeeze ANYTHING. Since then, everything has taken weeks to clear up. That was until a few nights ago when I decided to squeeze a few spots and blackheads. Well guess what? The squeezed acne and comedones have already healed, and the PIH has already gone, whereas the old acne that I didn’t squeeze, and instead let heal on their own, STILL has leftover PIH on my face.

Hi so I’ve started using Skin1004 Hyla-Cica SPF 50 Sunscreen which has 2% niacinamide, and I tested it on a spot on my neck for a bit then put it on my whole face today. It felt amazing, except it slowly started burning, especially on my cheeks. It’s not enough for me to wash it off but it definitely feels uncomfortable.

I’ve had a similar, or more uncomfortable experience with Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen. I could only think of the niacinamide giving me the reaction both times.

Does anyone else have this issue? I really want to be able to use Niacinamide for its benefits, and definitely want to use the Skin1004 sunscreen because it contains centella and is super easy to use.

Hi guys,

about 6 months ago I started getting extremely bad hormonal acne after getting off birth control. I get really big bumps under my skin that are extremely painful.

I recently started using the Anua 2% BHA toner and it has been working wonders already, it immediately calms down the pain and in just a few weeks visibly reduced the size of these bumps. I don't think my skin can handle actives any more than I'm already using tho, so I was thinking what I could apply in the off days to soothe that pain.

So far I was thinking off buying the Skin1004 Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule and maybe soaking toner pads with it, so if anyone has experience with that or has a holy grail product that they have used for similar problems I'd be very thankful. :)

Hi there! I’ve had decently clear facial skin since I became an adult, it’s always just been super oily. But recently I’ve started noticing it’s somehow oily, yet dry at the same time. I get like, flakes of skin that come off, but my face is still oily like usual. The best way I can think to describe it is like dandruff, but on my face. I’ve never had this happen before, maybe it’s just my skin changing as I age.

But I don’t really know much about skin care, like at all. I have sensitive skin that likes to get red and angry when I use things with fragrance or harsher chemicals. I’m a paramedic and I work a lot, so I don’t really have a lot of time for a super elaborate skin care routine, especially when I’m on the ambulance lol. I usually just use face sunscreen during the day and wash my face every night with a cleanser. I don’t use a moisturizer very often because I’ve always been told to avoid over moisturizing because of how oily I am.

I figure I’d come here for help since everyone here seems to know a little bit more than me about skincare stuff. Thanks!

I'm 51 and hormones have made me start to break out plus I ride horses in the dirt and sun almost everyday. This is what I have to work with and what I been doing lately. For Use: I have do AM, Noon and PM. Noon is because I alway shower after the barn and then do more step. ANy help suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!!!

I take Spironolactone Tabs 50mg (works to stop hormones from causing oil production) without I breakout

1. Tretinoin Cream 20gm 0.05% Use: every 3rd Pm over Vanicream only
2. Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum Use: every Noon & PM after VC 10%
3. Naked and Thriving Renew Resurfacing Night Serum Use: every other PM never with Tretinoin
4. Timeless vitamin C 10% and 20% witch I haven't used yet Use: every Noon & PM after cleansing
5. Biossance Omega repair cream Use: PM after cleansing, Vit C10% and Squalane peptide
6. First Aid Beauty red clay cleanser Use: after the barn to remove sunscreen
7. CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser Use: AM, Noon & PM
8. Rodin luxury face oil Use: occasionally if really dry after everything else in PM
9. Biossance squalane + Peptide eye gel Use: every night
10. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel  Use: most AM after cleaning with CeraVe
11. Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion Use: AM before the barn after Daily Peel

I recently started using the mediheal blemish pads and have slowly added it to my routine. on days that i dont use it, i use paulas choice bha toner and those are all the active products i use. ive had these bumps for a long time and tried to get rid of them, but some disappear while more pop up or dont go away. i dont know what to do about them

I visited a friend in NYC and bought the beauty of Joseon sunscreen at a beauty store. However, I accidentally left the bag that the sunscreen was in in my garage for a week. It’s been cold, like 40s and 30s, but the garage tends to stay a bit warmer. Is the sunscreen still good?? I’m worried the formula got damaged or something due to the temperatures

About a year ago I started using cetaphil face wash and swapped from hydro boost to LRP toleraine double repair and started using snail mucin - and a couple months later I developed PD around my upper lip + nose. Stopped using my products, PD didn't get better, went to dermatologist and used the stuff they said to use for 4-6 months, got a lot better but was still slightly there, so I thought it was ok to introduce new skincare products. I started using a Korean serum (dont know name of it but I don't think this is the problem) + misoo bean essence + iunik beta glucan moisturizer and now my skin is getting absolutely wrecked. PD got worse, lots of redness on my face, this morning I tried to skip on the essence and serum and only used the moisturizer and it absolutely nuked my face (SUPER red, irritated). I really like the way skincare makes my face feel when I'm not getting all the poor side effects, does anyone have any recommendations for stuff I could use? I bought some dr ceuracale kombucha essence, but I'm looking for a moisturizer that won't absolutely destroy my face and maybe ways to help my PD go away. All advice and help is dearly appreciated 😅