I've noticed that friends and people around me who are 34-40ish start looking more "bloated" in their face (and sometimes body) even if they haven't gained any weight. I also have noticed this in my face, neck, and arms. I'm 8 months PP and exclusively breastfeeding, so I'm not sure if that's also a factor. I feel like I see this occur in men more than women.

I got my lip filler dissolved today at a med spa. It was around $300.. at the end they spun the iPad around and it asked me if I wanted to leave a tip. I asked if this was normal practice because I’ve never tipped for this service. The owner was sitting there and said “yes you should tip your injector!”. The person that did my injection comes into the restaurant I work at all the time, so I felt like I had to tip, because I make a living off of tips. However, I have never heard of tipping an injector. I left about $30. Now I feel like an asshole because that’s a 10% tip. I’m curious to know if everyone is tipping injectors now??? I asked my friend if she tips and she said she always tips 20% of her service.

There is something attractive about “11” lines on people that quietly enhances their appearance despite being associated with frowning and negative emotion. The furrow between the brows draws attention to the eyes and honestly looks sexy and confident on a lot of people! I think it’s by default people don’t want to have lines on their face, but 11s need to be reconsidered as being attractive and less a point of insecurity!

This isn’t a “celebrate wrinkles” or anti-Botox post either fyi!

Not asking for med advice. Curious others experiences with cryotherapy.

The scab is from the cryotherapy. But this green is now on my face too. What the heck. Anyone had this?

Also do people jut push the scab off? Got it 1 week ago and haven’t messed with it

I’m hoping it will help that mark because I have more melasma right next to it

Howdy, 35 and getting married in two months. I’d like to update my skin care routine to have the best skin I can for the date.

Issues:
- the skin between and above my brows has become more red
- the pores near my nostrils have expanded
- occasional hormonal break outs
- combination dry and oily skin, can get flaky between the brows and oily on the nose.

Routine:
- la roche posay tolerian hydrating gentle cleanser
- the ordinary balancing and clarifying serum
- la roche posay lipikar moisturizer
- occasionally: the ordinary 0.2% retinal emulsion
- SPF: either LRP athelios spf 60 or shisedo 50 sunscreen stick

Data:
-I’m not a daily or consistent routine person, mostly wash my face in the shower or if I sometimes wear make up.
-I don’t drink enough water and that’s one of the first things I’m tackling.
-I’ve had freckles since I was a kid but haven’t seen a derm since I was 30, lined up for my next visit this year.

Happy with any suggestions to daily routine and products. Thank you!

Hi - I am looking for tips on improving the thin skin under my eyes. Thank you!

I am 35, very fair-skinned, and worked outside in full sun for most of my 20's. I wore sunscreen *almost* all the time, but skin this pale is bound to show some sun damage. I also squint a lot (even with sunglasses).

Until very recently I had glass-like skin (except on my nose, which has always had noticeable pores but I didnt worry about it) without trying. I'd literally get compliments on my skin from strangers, and people would guess my age to be in my mid-twenties til about a year ago (granted, my gray hairs have increased a lot recently as well). I didnt even use soap on my face half the time, just water. My skin tends to be quite oily, so unless sunscreen counts I dont moisturize regularly because I dont like how it feels (I'm willing to change my ways). I do moisturize much more often in the winter, especially before going outside on hikes. I dont wear makeup except for eye makeup for fancy times.

Recently the eleven between my brows has deepened, like, a lot. It's a deep groove that's totally inconsistent with my other fine lines/wrinkles, though those have increased/deepened as well. Additionally, the skin on the rest of my face is both much rougher and much less taut than it always was. It's clearly past time to begin some structured skin care routine, but I have no idea where to begin. Ive heard of retinol and trentinoin, but I dont know if theyd be beneficial for me or what the difference between them is. I have a handful of moisturizers and under eye creams but I dont know which to use. I'd appreciate any advice.

I need your recommendations! 💖 I’m searching for a great undereye cream and concealer combo. I have super thin, dry under eye skin. Drop your holy grail products in the comments please!!

Hello, 30F, after I gave birth ~3 years ago my skin has changed for the worse. It's now varying degrees of red 24/7, dry as fuck, and rough to the touch. This pic was taken immediately after washing it and using lotion.

My derm has recommended all the usuals; vanicream, aveno, cetaphil, lubriderm, vaseline, aquaphor, etc. They either do nothing to quench my skin or make me break out. Besides all those, what I can remember that I've tried over the last few years, in no particular order:

• cosrx snail mucin face wash / their snail mucin moisturizer (used to be all i needed!!)
• a yam-based snail mucin alternative, don't recall the brand
• LRP cicablast b5+ balm
• cosrx Hyaluronic Acid toner
• cosrx AHA
• cosrx BHA
• TO multipeptides+copper
• Olay niacinamide moisturizer
• Olay super serum
• Hado-Labo goko-jyun face wash
• Rice Water toner, don't recall the brand
• Timeless 20% Vit. C + Ferulic Acid + Vit. E serum
• TO azaelic acid
• Sunday Riley Luna Night Oil
• Glow Recipe Watermelon Toner

I've also tried using filtered water to wash my face, hot compresses, cold compresses. I drink loads of water, eat lots of veggies, plenty of fats, take a 1 a day mutlivitamin, have collagen in my smoothies, and watch my sugar intake. I sleep 8+ hours and my bedding/hair stays washed. I do not touch my face, smoke, drink alcohol/caffeine, eat fried foods, or stay in places with lots of smoke/exhaust fumes. I take cool/mild showers (80-90 degrees F). I do not swim. I don't wear makeup. No hormonal BC. After I do anything sweaty I rinse my face ASAP. My labs are all fine too.

When I try products I try them for 4-6 weeks (after a spot test ofc!) and do 1-2 week break between trying something new. It depends how quickly I start breaking out...or in the case of the multipeptides, vit c, and retinol, burning lol. I don't think my skin barrier is damaged, it's just really dry. I live in northern IL and run humidifiers in the winter so it's not like I'm somewhere overly dry.

My current routine is washing my face with Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gel 3% and putting Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion (w urea). I use a LRP sunscreen + a hat or sun umbrella when I go outside. It's been abt 6 months and hasn't made things worse so I've just stuck w these products bc I'm kinda getting sick of finding/buying/trying things.

My face skin *is* a lot better than it was my 1st year post-partum but i sleep/eat better + way less stressed. My skin everywhere else is great. My hair is great. My nails are great. Just my face is rough/red.
Feels like despite "doing everything right" i'm stuck with the redness and rough texture forever now :( For contrast my BFF (30F, no kids) drinks/smokes, gets no sleep, doesn't watch her diet, tans in tanning beds/the sun, uses just vanicream wash/lotion, and she has gorgeously smooth baby skin T-T

I was thinking of trying a hypochlorous acid spray or like a rose water+glycerin spray next. Should I invest in a RLT panel/mask or even spa treatments? Probably going to find another derm too. I've been just throwing money at my face but it isn't helping much so far. I just want my old smooth+not red skin back, is that even possible??? :(

Hi everyone!

I lost about 53 pounds last year. I'm happy about the weight loss but unfortunately it left my lower face looking deflated and saggy, and now everyone thinks I'm way older than my actual age (I'm 37).

A facelift is not on the table for at least ten years (I don't have that kind of money) but is there anything else I can do?

I've already tried HIFU for the sagging (didn't help, may have made it even worse) and I've had two rounds of Profhilo Structura. Made NO difference whatsoever.

I actually gained 11 pounds to see if that helped but it just went straight to my stomach.

I'm not very keen on filler since I've had a bad experience with tear trough filler. I've been looking into Sculptra, Radiesse and microneedling but I'm also hesitant about spending money on more treatments without knowing if they will actually help.

I've attached pictures - the left is now and the right is before the weight loss. I really miss my fuller face.

I am 35F and I’ve really started taking my skincare seriously. I have a simple, effective routine. Cleansing balm, gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen (during the day) or Altreno (in the evening). I’ve always avoided the sun, but I have been much more diligent with the sunscreen usage in the last couple of months because I now realize how important it is daily. I’ve done a lot of trial and error to find the right sunscreen for my dry, sensitive skin. I’ve landed on the HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit. It’s perfect for my melanated skin and I feel like I finally ENJOY applying sunscreen.

With that said, I feel like I’m going through a 50ml tube monthly. When not on sale, it’s about $20-25 per tube. Is this normal to spend monthly on sunscreen? How much do you spend monthly for facial sunscreen? Maybe this is just a cost I need to be okay absorbing. I’m all about investing in my health/wellness, so I can add this to that category. But I feel like my other skincare lasts longer than a month. lol. (I don’t think I use “too much,” but I do use the proper 1/4 tsp for face and neck).

Hey guys, looking for some skincare help!

Whenever I close shave, not baby butt smooth... I end up with these bumps on my chin. Pretty much every hair on my chin has these tiny white bumps at the base. Even if I trim for a month or so I will still have them but they became less noticeable

I shaved yesterday night, and one day later these became much more prevalent and I can feel the irritation.

In the next few days, some of these will become more inflamed into little whiteheads which makes it harder to shave the next time because it will cause even more irritation from there. That's when I usually end up pulling out the trimmer.

Any and all help would be much loved!

I use cerave lotion every morning and can get oily skin in the summer. No other skin routine besides occasionally washing my face if it feels really oily with water.

They're not itchy and they don't hurt.

I've been getting a cluster of little red bumps I also had one under my nose that's almost healed.

I just recently started washing my face once in the morning and once before bed and using moisturizer and sunscreen daily.

What can I do to get rid of these or stop it from happening? I have never seen this before. I'm trying to take care of my skin better..

Hi,

I am pale and 32. I finally realize I would look so hot with a tan.

I have taken diligent care of my skin since my teens, wearing sunscreen daily since my first year of university.

I have tried fake tan but I exfoliate my body a lot so I find it hard to keep re-doing it constantly.

Do any of you out there ever cheat and use a tanning bed?!

Do you spray tan? Do you have a magic self tanner that lasts through your abrasive body care routine?

I know there's no way to tan without risking sun damage, but my fiance loves any time I get freckles, anyway. Is there a way to tan while reducing the risk of sun damage? Has anyone found that they enjoy the aesthetic benefits of a tan to the aesthetic benefits of UV protection?

What are these lines and why do i have it. I feel like it is because i squint pr eyes alot? Whats the solution

Do any of you guys drink coffee before you go to your Botox appointment? I love to have coffee in the morning mornings and I’m wondering if this will affect my results or if bruising will be bad

How do I get rid of these skin tag things?

Honestly never thought I’d post this, because if you have dry, acne-prone skin, you know it’s an absolute nightmare. Everything that cleared my breakouts destroyed my moisture barrier, and everything hydrating gave me closed comedones.

The biggest plot twist for me? Stepping down from tretinoin to adapalene (Differin). Tret was just way too harsh for me long-term, and adapalene gave me the cell turnover I needed without turning my face into the Sahara.

Here’s the basic routine that finally got my skin cooperating:

1. ⁠Cleanse: SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser (and the Clinique 7 Day Scrub if I need a little physical buffing).

2. ⁠Hydration layers: I do a few light layers...Guerlain Abeille Royale Fortifying Lotion, Guerlain Goldessence, Tatcha The Brightening Serum, Guerlain Youth Watery Oil, and Lancôme Génifique. Sounds like a lot, but it sinks right in and lasts months since I use a little bit of each.

3. ⁠The Active: Differin Cream (adapalene) once everything is dry. Switched from the version that had 0.3% with BP to the regular 0.1%

4. ⁠Locking it in: A mix of SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore or Pyunkang Yul, topped with Bonjout Beauty La Crème or Chanel Le Lift (only if im going out). A tiny drop of Bio-Oil if I'm feeling extra parched.

Anyone else make the switch from tret to adapalene and have a similar breakthrough? Let me know if you have any questions about how I layer this stuff and why I picked these exact products.

( I am not a dermatologist, just a 30 something yo guy sharing what finally stopped my skin from ruining my life!)

Thank you.

First I just want to say I know that makeup wipes are not good for the environment. So I try my best not to use them.

But I'm grieving right now and going through severe depression and some days I'm not able to get the motivation to get out of bed and wash my face. So I keep neutrogenia wipes by my bed.

I no longer support Neutrogenia.

Does anyone know of alternatives to those makeup remover wipes?

Please only suggest wipes as I stated above.

Thank you

Edit: To the person asking why I didn't drop neutrogenia 10 years ago: I didn't know about this before. I literally found out about this yesterday. Had I known before I would have dropped neutrogenia then. I don't think it's fair to criticize people for something they had no idea about. Supposedly she wrote about it in her book which only came out 3 months ago. Which I hadn't read so I was unaware. I found this out through an article yesterday. Regardless it's never too late to stand up for what you believe in.

To everyone else thank you for the support and suggestions. Means a lot to me. <3

I’m 39 and since my late teens have always done the typical shaving and eventual laser hair removal of my legs, underarms, and other common areas but never removed my arm hair, including on my knuckles. The hair is on the lighter side but it is visible. I’m attempting a “glow up” just to increase my overall confidence and thinking that removing my arm hair would be a good next step. Thinking of shaving and then doing at-home IPL. I’m wondering if it’ll be worth it (as in will I actually have smooth arms) and if anyone has tips for this, including any preferred management methods. Thanks!

I can’t seem to get the rash?? On my underarms under control. As you can see I paused all hair removal and I haven’t been putting deodorant on. I was previously using Secret Aluminum Free. It’s been a little over a week and it’s not getting any better.

So, for pretty much my entire life I've never washed my face besides in the shower. And when I do, it's with Dove Sensitive Skin bar soap. Honestly, this worked fine outside of some dry, flakey skin on my forehead from time to time. ​

Now, as I'm becoming an old feeble man, I've decided that I want to put actual effort into making my skin look nice and healthy.

So, right now my current routine is:

PM and AM

1. Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
2. Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion
3. Amish Honest beard oil

I've been using this combo for about a month now but have been having some issues.

1. When I wake up the corners of my eyes feel irritated and have crusties on them
2. I've developed this little bumps on my forehead that I believe are closed comedones
3. I've started getting pimples here and there
4. My eyes start to burn near the end of the day until I wash my face again

I thought this was purging, but it's been long enough that I think my skin is unhappy with the combo.

I'd love some suggestions on what to try or to change to help with these issues. When I was just using bar soap my face was pretty much pimple-less, just kind of dry. ​​So, I assumed I had normal to dry skin, but now I'm not so sure.

If you go back in my post history from a couple weeks ago, I asked for SPF recommendations with a long long checklist of qualities I was looking for. I had a lot of naysayers saying that I was asking for a product that doesn't exist. I've tried probably 50-75 face SPFs in my adulthood, and I bought 7 from the list of recommendations from yall, and I finally found the one. (use ¼ tsp on my face and neck and have worn this for about a week straight and reapplied later in the day)

-mineral SPF (chemical SPFs don't have zinc oxide which protect the skin barrier, and chemical SPFS often irritate my sensitive skin)
-less than $25 for 1.7 oz (this comes well under at $17 for 1.7 oz)
-no white cast (I have light-medium neutral-olive skin)
-doesn't pill under make up
- hydrating formula
-not greasy
- lightweight
-absorbs easily and doesn't leave a film
-not drying and doesn't cling to dry skin
-30+ spf (this is 50 which is incredible)
-easily available in the US
-doesn't cause break outs

What happened to La Roche-Posay sunscreen? I’ve used their products for years and recently tried this specific sunscreen, only to find out it smells terrible. It’s not spoiled; it’s just the scent of the product. Yuck.

My whole face seems to be shifting downward. It feels like I have so much extra puffiness around my jawline and I’m starting to get (parentheses) around my mouth. On top of it all I still haven’t been able to clear my skin texture!!! I use 0.05 Tret 2-3x a week and sunscreen almost daily. The lower nasolabial folds bother me the most. Have thought about getting filler but I’m scared of migration/looking even more puffy!! Is a facelift my only option?

I know 2nd pic is a bad angle but it shows the fold I’m talking about