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Back in 2020, I had a 10 step Korean skin care routine that I executed on the daily thanks to covid lockdowns and having lots of free time. Those days are long gone, my routine now is as simple as it gets. Manageable even on my most exhausting days, but I’ve since educated myself on how the world of skincare really works.
This thread is intended to be a space where people can share and discuss skin concerns or general skin products with the following list offering some examples of subjects that can be explored:
Skin Types: oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal.
Skincare Routines: including cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection.
Common Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, antioxidants.
Retinoids and Actives: (Retinol, Tretinoin, Adapalene, Vitamin C, AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids), PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acids), Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Lipoic Acid, Peptides (Matrixyl, copper peptides).
Exfoliation: Chemical vs. physical.
Anti-Aging: Wrinkles, fine lines, loss of elasticity, age spots, collagen production.
Layering Skincare Products: Order of application.
Sun Protection: Chemical, Mineral.
Choosing the Right Products: based on skin type, concerns, and goals.
Reading Ingredient Labels: What to look for and what to avoid in skincare products.
K-Beauty and J-Beauty: Korean and Japanese skincare products.
Professional Treatments: Botox, Facials (hydrafacial, chemical peels), lasers (hair removal, tattoo removal, resurfacing, IPL, blue light, radiofrequency), etc.
Home Devices: Tools like LED masks for Red Light Therapy, microcurrent devices, and at-home lasers.
Myths and Misconceptions: "natural" always means better, or "more expensive" means more effective. Misunderstood ingredients like parabens, silicones, and sulfates.
Skin Conditions: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Rosacea, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Melasma, Vitiligo, etc.
TLDR: Post your skin routines and/or concerns, products you use.
My facial skin differs greatly from the rest of the skin on my body, requiring different products entirely. I had poor skincare habits for years, including not using sunscreen often (sun damage is cumulative!), used harsh scrubs on my face in the late 2000s (St. Ives Apricot Scrub anyone?), those horrible Clean ‘n’ Clear astringent toners and pads, moisturizing creams filled with essential oils and perfume, heavy makeup that clogged my pores, harsh salicylic acid face washes, facial bleach, wax strips, pore strips, masks that contained irritating ingredients like menthol, tea tree, witch-hazel, the list goes on..
Stress, poor diet, improper hydration, lack of sleep left my skin dry, textured, and prone to fine lines, irritation, and breakouts. I prepetually looked sunburnt and irritated.
I have fixed my ways since then and my skin is much healthier, improved texture and I use less products now than I did before. With some key products and consistent habits, everything is much more manageable and I have less “angry skin days”.
My routine is as follows:
AM: Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum or Azelaic Acid, Moisturizer, SPF.
PM: Oil Cleanser, Moisturizer, Tretinoin, Moisturizer. Some nights I use AHA instead of Tretinoin. Recently added “Frownies” patches on forehead.
My current issue I’m trying to tackle is eye irritation from sunblocks. I’ve tried a multitude of chemical sunscreens and they all seem to make my eyes sting like crazy. I get some visible swelling on my eyelids too and it’s just not sustainable on the daily. I also seem to burn despite having sunblock on for some reason. Mineral sunscreens have a mime like white cast which is just not a good look but they are the only type I can tolerate.
This pure mineral one from Avène seems to work but in return I look like a white chalky grease factory. Just ordered a tinted version of this but reviews say the tint is too dark for paler skin tones.
The EU allows for a broader range of UV filters compared to the U.S, so I’ve been looking for different versions on popular online UK stores.
This thread is intended to be a space where people can share and discuss skin concerns or general skin products with the following list offering some examples of subjects that can be explored:
Skin Types: oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal.
Skincare Routines: including cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection.
Common Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, antioxidants.
Retinoids and Actives: (Retinol, Tretinoin, Adapalene, Vitamin C, AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids), PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acids), Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Lipoic Acid, Peptides (Matrixyl, copper peptides).
Exfoliation: Chemical vs. physical.
Anti-Aging: Wrinkles, fine lines, loss of elasticity, age spots, collagen production.
Layering Skincare Products: Order of application.
Sun Protection: Chemical, Mineral.
Choosing the Right Products: based on skin type, concerns, and goals.
Reading Ingredient Labels: What to look for and what to avoid in skincare products.
K-Beauty and J-Beauty: Korean and Japanese skincare products.
Professional Treatments: Botox, Facials (hydrafacial, chemical peels), lasers (hair removal, tattoo removal, resurfacing, IPL, blue light, radiofrequency), etc.
Home Devices: Tools like LED masks for Red Light Therapy, microcurrent devices, and at-home lasers.
Myths and Misconceptions: "natural" always means better, or "more expensive" means more effective. Misunderstood ingredients like parabens, silicones, and sulfates.
Skin Conditions: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Rosacea, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Melasma, Vitiligo, etc.
TLDR: Post your skin routines and/or concerns, products you use.
My facial skin differs greatly from the rest of the skin on my body, requiring different products entirely. I had poor skincare habits for years, including not using sunscreen often (sun damage is cumulative!), used harsh scrubs on my face in the late 2000s (St. Ives Apricot Scrub anyone?), those horrible Clean ‘n’ Clear astringent toners and pads, moisturizing creams filled with essential oils and perfume, heavy makeup that clogged my pores, harsh salicylic acid face washes, facial bleach, wax strips, pore strips, masks that contained irritating ingredients like menthol, tea tree, witch-hazel, the list goes on..
Stress, poor diet, improper hydration, lack of sleep left my skin dry, textured, and prone to fine lines, irritation, and breakouts. I prepetually looked sunburnt and irritated.
I have fixed my ways since then and my skin is much healthier, improved texture and I use less products now than I did before. With some key products and consistent habits, everything is much more manageable and I have less “angry skin days”.
My routine is as follows:
AM: Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum or Azelaic Acid, Moisturizer, SPF.
PM: Oil Cleanser, Moisturizer, Tretinoin, Moisturizer. Some nights I use AHA instead of Tretinoin. Recently added “Frownies” patches on forehead.
My current issue I’m trying to tackle is eye irritation from sunblocks. I’ve tried a multitude of chemical sunscreens and they all seem to make my eyes sting like crazy. I get some visible swelling on my eyelids too and it’s just not sustainable on the daily. I also seem to burn despite having sunblock on for some reason. Mineral sunscreens have a mime like white cast which is just not a good look but they are the only type I can tolerate.
This pure mineral one from Avène seems to work but in return I look like a white chalky grease factory. Just ordered a tinted version of this but reviews say the tint is too dark for paler skin tones.
The EU allows for a broader range of UV filters compared to the U.S, so I’ve been looking for different versions on popular online UK stores.