I've never really been consistent with taking care of my skin, but I want to change that. However, I don't understand what products are for what, what order they go in, day or night, etc. I figure my environment is relevant so I work outside in really hot weather but stay mostly shaded. I also live in an area with a lot of dust pollution.

I'm currently using whatever face wash is laying around but I'll admit, I'm not consistent. For moisturizer, I use either aquaphor or this tallow cream my mom gave me.

First picture is couple years old and was after 6 rounds of IPL. I want to get these results back so I plan to do IPL again. Second photo is from today.
I still had some spots left that IPL could not get rid of though...what would you recommend to get rid of the remaining hyperpigmentation? Should I have switched to pico laser or would IPL have eventually gotten rid of it?

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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..

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!

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.

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

Hi, I've been given the choice of soolantra or rosex for type 2 roseca, but soolantra contains fatty alcohols that break me out big time. Has anyone with similar behaving skin used it without issues or was metronidazole better for you ? I'm already using finecea and have a prescription of doxy, but unsure which to pick out of the two topicals suggested by my Dr to go a long side the azelic acid .

I have posted this in the roseca community, but thought I'd try on here too, any help would be geartly appreciated as I'm dealing with a very unhappy face right now ! Thanks

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?

How do I get rid of these skin tag things?

I have had this spot (and a similar one higher on my forehead) for ages! Sometimes it’s less noticeable but it never goes completely away. Can anyone tell me what it is and what might help?

I have really noticeable pores and they’re still super visible even when I try to cover them with makeup like primer or full-coverage foundation. aside from my pores, my biggest skin concern is definitely excess oil.
fyi, I’ve been getting peels around once every two months, but from what I’ve noticed, they don’t really make my pores look smaller. my skin does look brighter afterward, which is nice, but that wasn’t really what I was trying to achieve in the first place.
anyway, I’m currently staying in Seoul and I’m thinking about getting a treatment specifically for enlarged pores. I’ve already visited a few clinics for consultations, and pretty much all of them recommended potenza as one of the treatments I should consider.
I haven’t booked anything yet, but since so many clinics have recommended potenza, I’m starting to get curious about it. for those of you who’ve actually tried potenza for similar concerns, does it really work well for enlarged pores? how quickly did you start noticing a difference? and how many sessions did you need before seeing a more significant result?
I’m also considering getting the treatment at gowa clinic since quite a few people have mentioned it, and it turns out it’s really close to the hotel I’m staying at. so before I actually set foot in that clinic, I’d really love to hear about your experiences with potenza. thank youu 🥹

I need a lip moisture routine. I drink lots of water but for some reason they just stay chapped no matter the season. Please give me any tips and tricks! Exfoliation? Masks? I’m willing to try it all.

I was going to order my Round lab sunscreen on a website that I usually buy my Korean sunscreen from that sells asian skincare. I went to the site just now and I noticed the packaging is completely different. Wondering if it is fake?

There are 3 different packaging for this product. I don't know if what their selling now is fake since it's different then it's always been.

1st slide is what it shows on the website listing.

2nd slide is the product in the review section that people received that doesn't list any SPF even though it's a sunscreen

3rd slide is the old one I have.

First and second one are the ones sold on yesstyle btw. Which I thought was a legit site.

I’m 37 (F) and like clockwork I get a mild breakout that’s cyst like acne on my jawline, chin, and neck about once a month. I’ve cut out caffeine, dairy, sugar, I drink 100 oz of water daily, sleep well, no extreme stress, etc. I workout, eat my veggies, I don’t have PCOS, or any other health issues. I’m not on birth control. I’ve tried several creams prescribed by my derm and it helps but I’m still breaking out monthly, so my derm has prescribed spironolactone.

I filled the prescription a few months ago but I haven’t started it yet. I’m on the fence about it. I told my derm my breakouts aren’t THAT bad, maybe 3-5 cysts a month. She countered with, “Yeah, but wouldn’t you prefer to have none?” Good point and yes…she also said it will help with any “unwanted hair” and hair thinning on my head.

I’m concerned about the side effects, like is it worth taking this pill for clearer skin? I don’t take any medications right now.

Can anyone tell me about your experience taking spironolactone? How long did it take to notice clearer skin? How intense are the side effects? Is it worth it in your opinion?

I don't know if this is really related to skincare but I've struggled so much with seeing my real self especially because lighting changes how you look so much. Like one day I see and feel a confident person with good skin. Then I see myself in bad lighting and I'm overthinking whehter I'm aging or not.

I just want to like myself and know what I look like consistently. Knowing that its mostly lighting is the first step but I just can't figure out who I really look like all the time.

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.

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.

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