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i am by no means a skincare expert, but a few years back my skin was very rough and dry on my cheeks and i found my skin barrier adjusted nicely to a hyaluronic acid serum (i use the one from good molecules which is quite affordable) and the dr jart ceramidin cream (less affordable). also a friend put me onto rosehip oil which i would apply each night either mixed in with whatever moisturizer i was using, or apply a few drops after moisturizer absorbed. my skin drank it up and itās also nice to give myself a nice little face massage at night :)
Apr 24, 2024
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Thank youšā¤ļø!! Iāve tried hyaluronic acid, actually that very serum, with no luck š rose hip oil might just be worth a try though!
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š§“I also have v dry, irritated skin and the way I have dealt with it is using a moisturiser that has a bit of hydrochloric acid in its formula, I use one from Garnier. itās meant to be a night cream so itās more heavy duty. I also use Vaseline in really dry spots and a rose water spray.
Paulaās Choice have products that specialise in dry skin and it worked great for me. In terms of something more natural, the girlies say aloe vera oil is a great option, you can mix some into your moisturiser.
But the one thing that did it for me was when I stopped using so many products. I donāt know what it was maybe I was mixing things wrong or overloading my skin but I only use an oil cleanser, a peptide serum and a moisturiser now. skin is doing a lot better.
Good luck x
But the one thing that did it for me was when I stopped using so many products. I donāt know what it was maybe I was mixing things wrong or overloading my skin but I only use an oil cleanser, a peptide serum and a moisturiser now. skin is doing a lot better.
Good luck x
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š§“1. Humectant and emollient serum
You need something that is both! hyaluronic acid is good, Polyglutamic acid is better
https://www.sephora.com/product/polyglutamic-acid-P443830
https://naturium.com/products/multi-peptide-advanced-serum
https://www.target.com/p/byoma-hydrating-serum-1-01-fl-oz/-/A-83670770
2. Barrier repairing moisturizer https://naturium.com/products/barrier-bounce
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-face-body-moisturizer/5443759 https://credobeauty.com/products/skin-food-original
Bonus: a balm/salve Reapply throughout the day to really dry patches or lay it on thick at night https://versedskin.com/products/sweet-relief-overnight-barrier-balm https://zitsticka.com/products/barrier-boost-slugging-balm https://www.herocosmetics.us/products/glow-balm
ALTERNATIVELY you can do this set (itās good) and call it a day
https://futurewise.world/products/slugging-system
Also generally speaking some good affordable (I think) brands: Naturium, verse, byoma, inkey list
2. Barrier repairing moisturizer https://naturium.com/products/barrier-bounce
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-face-body-moisturizer/5443759 https://credobeauty.com/products/skin-food-original
Bonus: a balm/salve Reapply throughout the day to really dry patches or lay it on thick at night https://versedskin.com/products/sweet-relief-overnight-barrier-balm https://zitsticka.com/products/barrier-boost-slugging-balm https://www.herocosmetics.us/products/glow-balm
ALTERNATIVELY you can do this set (itās good) and call it a day
https://futurewise.world/products/slugging-system
Also generally speaking some good affordable (I think) brands: Naturium, verse, byoma, inkey list
Feb 14, 2024
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š«§For a simple routine you only need a face wash and a moisturiserā if your skin is more oily than dry, try Glossierās cleanser concentrate, and if drier, try Glossierās milky jelly cleanser or Cera Veās hydrating facial cleanser. If you have acne prone skin, a face wash with salicylic acid will help.
Then use a good moisturiser; Cera Veās Daily Moisturising lotion is my workhorse, and I use Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream at night or when dry.
Use a good sunscreen; I use Supergoop Every Single Face watery lotion, but anything that you like the texture of and will use consistently is best.
Do those three things for a month or two, and it will feel much easier to fold other things into your routine where you notice you need themā that may be a serum, a chemical exfoliant, or an active.
If you get breakouts and want an effective spot treatment, La Roche Posayās effaclar duo is the best thing Iāve usedā itās more effective than patches or stickers, and minimally drying.
Do you have particular skin concerns (dryness, dark spots, breakouts, redness, etc.)?
Then use a good moisturiser; Cera Veās Daily Moisturising lotion is my workhorse, and I use Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream at night or when dry.
Use a good sunscreen; I use Supergoop Every Single Face watery lotion, but anything that you like the texture of and will use consistently is best.
Do those three things for a month or two, and it will feel much easier to fold other things into your routine where you notice you need themā that may be a serum, a chemical exfoliant, or an active.
If you get breakouts and want an effective spot treatment, La Roche Posayās effaclar duo is the best thing Iāve usedā itās more effective than patches or stickers, and minimally drying.
Do you have particular skin concerns (dryness, dark spots, breakouts, redness, etc.)?
May 9, 2024
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