Hi, I’m 23 and I worked a job like a year ago where I frowned a lot from the sun and it just stayed like that, when it’s rested there is a line and when I frown it goes deeper, how can I smooth it out like other side? I’ll try skincare, face massage, and taping

Hey everyone! ❤️

I wanted some advice on my current skincare routine. I have combination skin and want to achieve healthier, glowier, and more even-looking skin. I’m not sure if I’m using the right products or if I should add or change anything.

My current routine is:

Morning:

Saliac face wash

10% niacinamide serum

Excela moisturizer

Derma Co sunscreen

Night:

Simple face wash

BPO gel, which has given me moderate results so far.

I’m thinking of adding a good night cream or treatment to help with skin texture, dullness, and uneven skin tone.

I’d love to know what you guys would recommend. Should I stick to my current routine and give it more time, or is there something I should change? Also, is 10% niacinamide good for long-term use, or would another ingredient work better?

I’d prefer affordable products that are easily available in India. I don’t want to buy a ton of products; I just want a simple routine that actually works with consistent use.

Would love to hear your suggestions and personal experiences.

Thank you!

For the record, I just turned 23🥸

I had micro-needling done over 24hrs ago. Just a few breakouts here and there, haven’t had severe acne in years and have been on Accutane in the past. A cluster of small white heads and dry skin has formed on one cheek. Is this normal after micro-needling?

This sounds crazy. If i go out of a night to a bar and party. I get home wasted and just fall on my bed and sleep. Without fail the next day my skin will look how I want it. Plump, even toned, not shiny, healthy. I dont use harsh soap in the shower. Even if I shower with just water on my face it still doesnt look like that.

This is my current skincare routine, I alternate retinol / 15% azelaic acid and recovery nights during the week. I have very sensitive, dry & red skin. I have been using this routine for about 10 months but don't really see any results. I still have dry, red & textured skin, and I don't really know how to tackle it anymore. Unsure if I should try to remove retinol & azelaic acid and only focus on barrier care for a bit or push through and hope that results will come eventually.

Do you have any experience with these products and want to rant / rave about them? I will gladly accept all thoughts and advice!

Last year I used tretinoin 0.025 cream weekly 2-3 times but that did not suit my skin. I experienced mini skin bumps throughout my face. What could be the reason? Also what's the alternative?

I’ve been using retinal 0.1% for about 4 years now and my skin loves it, however I’m considering moving up the intensity. I was considering tret but after reading about Tazarotene I’m kind of thinking of just getting that at a low dose.

Would that be a good idea or am I moving up the retinoid hierarchy a bit too fast?

Literally my post keeps getting taken down not sure why? 🥲 I have those small red bumps that flare on my cheeks I need advice on how to get those to calm down or go away pleaseee🫶
also if anyone has advice on how to get rid of acne scars I’m all ears. My ocd makes me pick at my face a lot especially:(

i used to use the cerave foaming cleanser but its a little expensive where i live, japanese products are comparitively cheaper so im thinking of switching to japanese skincare.

please suggest a good non stripping second cleanser for my acne prone clog prone skin. i am using the kose softymo cleansing oil as my first cleanser and i also use tretinoin so looking for a non stripping gentle cleanser.

thanks

Hi everyone I’ve been trying a bunch of popular skin care (specifically korean ones) — beauty of joseon green plum, roundlab dokdo lotion, etc (but I am using it in the shower but I feel like that the only time I can uses it bc I feel like school makes my put off everything else) but I feel like they aren’t really doing anything or there is some problem with it reacting to my skin they start to sting (moisturized - round lab dokdo lotion but only when my skin get pretty dry and that’s when it’s winter/im in the pool - I play waterpolo) or dry my skin out (bc cleanser - beauty of joseon green plum) or my skin gets puffy (salicylic acid the ordinary). I’m trying to find a good skincare routine to clear up some blackheads (on my chin and nose) and prevent/clear up pimples when they show up.

As of rn the only thing i feel like works is the etude 2x intensive barrier cream but i want smth for regular wear when my skin isnt like dying and the murad rapid relied spot treatment

Im looking for a cleaner, toner, mask, moisturizer for everyday wear, sunscreen, smth to treat/prevent hairline acne, make dark circles go away cream (might be bc not much sleep and h20 lol 😭) and other recommendation (korean and non korean!!!)

Also looking for tips for my skin, also idk even if my skin is combo cuz sometimes I get super dry skin (under my chin and forehead) so I might have dry skin but I feel like bc get acne on my nose (feels slightly oily) chin and and hairline.

any skincare to help with this texture on my forehead? I recently started using tretinoin but that’s it

Hi! Just as I mentioned in the title, I'm curious about people's experiences going on AZA. Basically, I used 15% AZA while my skin barrier was very damaged due to tretnoin, and had a bad burning sensation. Now, I know that was due to a weak barrier. Once the barrier repairs, I want to use my 15% AZA as my only active for a little while to help with the inflammation I am experiencing before I go back to tretnoin. People who have had success with RX strength AZA, how did it go for you, and did you have to work up to it? When I first started tret, I was using The Ordinary 10% AZA with no issues, but also no actual improvement or assistance with PIH or active acne. Any input is appreciated!

I (28F) have been STRUGGLING with closed comodones that surface into angry heads quite often after a while. I also get really deep, sore inflamed acne. It’s all mostly on my chin these days, but I used to get them on my cheeks too.
Here’s the thing- I’ve been clean for over two years now and my acne has been the worst it’s ever been in my life since then. Have any recovering addicts experienced this acne like this? and if so- is there a light at the end of the tunnel? I never had CCs before getting clean. Id get one large pimple here and there during puberty but that’s about it.

Thankfully, I never have too many inflamed at a time- right now I have 2 big ones on my chin (one inflamed comodone and one cystic I think) but I also have quite a lot of ccs all around my chin and mouth.
I know it could be worse but it really affects my self esteem and the inflamed leave purple marks after healing so it adds up in my eyes.

I try to keep my skin routine consistent before implementing new things but I’ve tried so many

Birth control pills
Adapelene
BP
SA
Switching to less clogging moisturizer (using vanicream currently)
Hypochlorus acid spray
Washing face less
Washing face more
Even tried something for fungal acne just in case
I rarely wear makeup and when I do I take it off as soon as I’m home. (Recently I have started covering acne with makeup for work more often though)
The list goes on..

Right now I wash my face with 4% BP at night and the moisturize before doing adapelene (.1%)

Has anyone had any success with this type of acne? Could this be a slow purge of all the garbage I was putting in my body for years? I would really appreciate any advice, thanks :)

Anyone tried these?