Switching to natural skincare
Eliska
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Hi there,
i will start by saying that while I do take care of my hair, I have been really bad about establishing any skin routine.
I have just started using glycerin on half my body and coconut oil on the other half ;-) to find out what works better for me
Now I'm looking for a body soap that won't be stripping, I guess if I don't put sulfates on my hair why put them on my body...
And face. face will be my biggest challenge. I wear make up 5 days a week, so would like recommendations for gentle cleansing and moisturizing, perhaps even something containing natural SPF...
My skin seems to be a little sensitive, and whenever I go to a salon, they say it's dry, which is why it gets oily in my T-section (confusing!). I have some reddish scars where bigger spots never broke out and a ton of blackheads on my chin. i bought blackhead eliminating daily scrub from Neutrogena to use about twice a week and my chin started breaking out.
Any advice would be appreciated, I am 29 and want to start taking care of my face before it's too late!
i will start by saying that while I do take care of my hair, I have been really bad about establishing any skin routine.
I have just started using glycerin on half my body and coconut oil on the other half ;-) to find out what works better for me
Now I'm looking for a body soap that won't be stripping, I guess if I don't put sulfates on my hair why put them on my body...
And face. face will be my biggest challenge. I wear make up 5 days a week, so would like recommendations for gentle cleansing and moisturizing, perhaps even something containing natural SPF...
My skin seems to be a little sensitive, and whenever I go to a salon, they say it's dry, which is why it gets oily in my T-section (confusing!). I have some reddish scars where bigger spots never broke out and a ton of blackheads on my chin. i bought blackhead eliminating daily scrub from Neutrogena to use about twice a week and my chin started breaking out.
Any advice would be appreciated, I am 29 and want to start taking care of my face before it's too late!
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I also struggled with post-breakout hyper pigmentation. What truly works for me is alternating Finacea/Skinoren and Retin-A 0.025% Cream at night, taking breaks whenever my skin needs. I've never managed to go straight 6-nights using exfoliants.
On off nights and to moisturize, I use LRP Toleriane, sometimes mixed with water or micellar water. I'll run out of it soon and will just use Vaseline in the same manner.
I wear sunscreen in the morning, if I feel my skin can take it. I use Bioderma, since so far it's the only one my skin doesn't react as badly to. Even so, if I get a lot of sun exposure, my face would feel stinging and hurt badly and I break out in hives.
To cleanse my face at night, I use plain oil to massage my face and melt sunscreen, makeup and whatnot. Sunflower works best, but I've been trying to use Science-y Hair blog's hair oil blend and it's alright thus far.
I emulsify it with super gentle wash and wipe it down with damp warm washcloth twice and splash some tepid water.
When I get zits, I apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5% lightly and they usually disappear overnight or two.
A good antioxidant serum is also recommended and I've always loved it. But, my skin doesn't urgently need one right now, so I'll get another when I'm feeling a bit less frugal.
That's all I do. No frill, nothing. And my skin has been the best in years.
coarse | low-normal porosity | normal elasticity | low-med density
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Clarify: Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo, Citric acid rinse
RO/LI: Jason Moisturizing 84% Aloe Vera / Paul Mitchell The Conditioner
Styler: DIY Okra Jelly / Paul Mitchell Thicken Up / Shu Uemura Cotton Uzu Flexible Defining Cream
Treatment: H&B Wonder Oil + VCO, Honey-Cardamom-EVOO-Chamomile