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I have a credit at iHerb and live in Canada (which really restricts where I can order from) Can someone recommend me a 10% AHA from iHerb? Preferably something like stridex, which comes in wipes?
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Submitted by gladyoulikeit
Monday, 28 March 2016
[Skin Concerns] My fucking skin has been dry for years and nothing helps, and I can't get a derm appointment
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My skin is so fucking dehydrated and red, and at the suggestion of my doctor I've started eating more eggs (vitamin A), carrots, omega 3 and I'm drinking more water while cutting back on cigarettes. Granted, it's only been a week, but my skin almost looks and feels worse in its current state. It's grainy to the touch, dry as the Saharan desert and still very red. And here I thought diet was everything.I went to a doctor to get a derm appointment as suggested by this sub, but the doctor was all like "Derms are for serious skin conditions yada yada yada, you need vitamin A. Eat more eggs blah blah blah."'Seriously, my skin might've looked slightly better that day than it usually does, but it has been dry, itchy, red and fucking grainy like sandpaper to the touch for as long as I can remember.So... A derm isn't going to solve my problems as I'm not getting to see one. Here I am, six years in with shitty skin texture, dehydrated/slightly flaking/red skin that gets irritated by the slightest breeze. I'm sick of it. I just want my skin to have a smooth texture like every fucking person around me. Even my friends with serious acne have softer/smoother skin texture than me. Mine is just so dry and grainy.I've tried EVERYTHING suggested on this sub. AHAs, HA, twenty different moisturizers, vaseline, drinking more water, oils, honey, fish/cod liver oil etc, and while my skin has gotten slightly better over the years, it still looks like reddish, skin-textured sandpaper in daylight and other harsh lights.Seriously, I even stopped washing my face for a month and not even that made it look like normal fucking skin like the skin on my neck, hands and arms.One of these days, I'm going to start clawing at my skin because of how angry it makes me. Seriously, it's starting to piss me off and I'd easily cut my middle finger off to get smooth skin.
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Submitted by AMElolzz
My skin is so fucking dehydrated and red, and at the suggestion of my doctor I've started eating more eggs (vitamin A), carrots, omega 3 and I'm drinking more water while cutting back on cigarettes. Granted, it's only been a week, but my skin almost looks and feels worse in its current state. It's grainy to the touch, dry as the Saharan desert and still very red. And here I thought diet was everything.I went to a doctor to get a derm appointment as suggested by this sub, but the doctor was all like "Derms are for serious skin conditions yada yada yada, you need vitamin A. Eat more eggs blah blah blah."'Seriously, my skin might've looked slightly better that day than it usually does, but it has been dry, itchy, red and fucking grainy like sandpaper to the touch for as long as I can remember.So... A derm isn't going to solve my problems as I'm not getting to see one. Here I am, six years in with shitty skin texture, dehydrated/slightly flaking/red skin that gets irritated by the slightest breeze. I'm sick of it. I just want my skin to have a smooth texture like every fucking person around me. Even my friends with serious acne have softer/smoother skin texture than me. Mine is just so dry and grainy.I've tried EVERYTHING suggested on this sub. AHAs, HA, twenty different moisturizers, vaseline, drinking more water, oils, honey, fish/cod liver oil etc, and while my skin has gotten slightly better over the years, it still looks like reddish, skin-textured sandpaper in daylight and other harsh lights.Seriously, I even stopped washing my face for a month and not even that made it look like normal fucking skin like the skin on my neck, hands and arms.One of these days, I'm going to start clawing at my skin because of how angry it makes me. Seriously, it's starting to piss me off and I'd easily cut my middle finger off to get smooth skin.
Girls Blog 2015
Submitted by AMElolzz
[Product Question] Do you prefer a gentle daily chemical exfoliation or a stronger weekly peel?
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I've been using daily AHAs and BHAs for 1-2 years, but switched to only using a 20% mandelic peel once a week a few months ago. I'm not sure where I see the most results. I have my acne under control, but am looking to smoothing out my texture and get rid of that darn PIE. What do you prefer and why? And what product(s) are you using? Thanks!
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Submitted by Symposiarch
I've been using daily AHAs and BHAs for 1-2 years, but switched to only using a 20% mandelic peel once a week a few months ago. I'm not sure where I see the most results. I have my acne under control, but am looking to smoothing out my texture and get rid of that darn PIE. What do you prefer and why? And what product(s) are you using? Thanks!
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Submitted by Symposiarch
[Acne]PIH Group Therapy Session/Should I break up with tretinoin?
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Long story short: Last January I had a bout of cystic acne, which I cleared up with tret + Paula's Choice BHA. My skin cleared up by end of March, but I was left with terrible (terrible) PIH. Tried to use vit C serum with ok results. Late summer, I move to France, and slowly stop with BHA as I think it's irritating my skin. Fall = pretty good skin, PIH has faded.Then, this January...cycle repeats itself. Tret is doing nothing, cystic acne is worse than before. I do everything (EVERYTHING) to try and clear it up...except buy more BHA. (PC in Europe is $$$)A month ago I finally caved and bought more BHA solution-all active pimples are gone within a week. But now I'm dealing with severe PIH. I've stopped the tret since it was doing NOTHING for my acne.Therefore, my question: Do I resume tretinoin, despite its terrible betrayal, to fade my PIH more quickly? Do I buy Paula's choice AHA despite its prohibitive cost? Do I do a daily or a peel for faster results? How are you clearing up your PIH? HOW MUCH DO YOU HATE THAT PIH IS A THING THAT EXISTS??
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Submitted by cosmiatrapezina
Long story short: Last January I had a bout of cystic acne, which I cleared up with tret + Paula's Choice BHA. My skin cleared up by end of March, but I was left with terrible (terrible) PIH. Tried to use vit C serum with ok results. Late summer, I move to France, and slowly stop with BHA as I think it's irritating my skin. Fall = pretty good skin, PIH has faded.Then, this January...cycle repeats itself. Tret is doing nothing, cystic acne is worse than before. I do everything (EVERYTHING) to try and clear it up...except buy more BHA. (PC in Europe is $$$)A month ago I finally caved and bought more BHA solution-all active pimples are gone within a week. But now I'm dealing with severe PIH. I've stopped the tret since it was doing NOTHING for my acne.Therefore, my question: Do I resume tretinoin, despite its terrible betrayal, to fade my PIH more quickly? Do I buy Paula's choice AHA despite its prohibitive cost? Do I do a daily or a peel for faster results? How are you clearing up your PIH? HOW MUCH DO YOU HATE THAT PIH IS A THING THAT EXISTS??
Girls Blog 2015
Submitted by cosmiatrapezina
[Misc] Hey SCA, I recently interviewed a colour technician from MAC Cosmetics. While it's not skin care, she worked her way up from lab cleaner, so I thought it might interest those looking for career advice!
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http://www.kindofstephen.com/post/141545840235/howd-you-get-your-job-in-the-cosmetic-industry
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Submitted by kindofstephen
http://www.kindofstephen.com/post/141545840235/howd-you-get-your-job-in-the-cosmetic-industry
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Submitted by kindofstephen
[Skin Concerns] Had to take out my piercing because of this bump.
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I've had this piercing in my ear for about three months now. About a month ago I noticed this red ball forming next to it so I washed it with saline every day thinking it would heal... Today I had to take the piercing out because the ball has gotten too big and won't heal.Picture: http://m.imgur.com/ItIbIMCI think whoever pierced it made mistake because the hole was actually at the bottom of the anti-tragus. I have the same piercing on the other side (I got them pierced at the same time) that's pierced on the lobe and is not infected.Anyways, how do I go about healing this? I took the piercing out so the hole could close. I can always get the correct piercing once my ear heals... But for now, should I drain this thing? Do I put some antibiotics on it? Or will it go away on its own?Any help would be appreciated.
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Submitted by Deaththekid4
I've had this piercing in my ear for about three months now. About a month ago I noticed this red ball forming next to it so I washed it with saline every day thinking it would heal... Today I had to take the piercing out because the ball has gotten too big and won't heal.Picture: http://m.imgur.com/ItIbIMCI think whoever pierced it made mistake because the hole was actually at the bottom of the anti-tragus. I have the same piercing on the other side (I got them pierced at the same time) that's pierced on the lobe and is not infected.Anyways, how do I go about healing this? I took the piercing out so the hole could close. I can always get the correct piercing once my ear heals... But for now, should I drain this thing? Do I put some antibiotics on it? Or will it go away on its own?Any help would be appreciated.
Girls Blog 2015
Submitted by Deaththekid4
Ask SCA, Week of March 28th, 2016 // NEED HELP? Got a question? Wondering what that bump is? Problems with a routine or product? This thread’s the place to ask!
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Our community is knowledgeable, and most importantly we want to help you have the best skin of your life!For AskersFirst take a look at our FAQ and Wiki ! It doesn't have everything, but there might be a chance we have some guides already compiled that will help you find a solution to your problem!Help answerers give you the best advice, by letting them know as much as you can about your skin and skincare. With your request for help please include:The issue(s) you need help with.Skin type. It's OK to be subjective, how do you feel your skin is? Oily, dry? If you need help clarifying, check out this guide on skin typesCurrent routine; try to separate it in to Morning, Evening, and Occasionally usedHow long you have been using your current routine, or product in questionAnything new you’ve introduced or started doing that might change the condition of your skinYour location so we can recommend products/services available to youThanks for taking the time to include your information!For AnswerersFirstly, thank you so much for helping out our community, without your knowledge and time ScA would not be the same!Some things we'd ask for you to keep in mind: please don't just downvote someone's opinion or response because you disagree.If you can, please take the time to tell them why you think their advice may be incorrect or harmful. It's better for people to understand why something is a poor choice, instead of just being told that it is one.Previous ThreadsMarch 21st, 2016March 14th, 2016March 7th, 2016February 29th, 2016February 22nd, 2016February 15th, 2016February 8th, 2016February 1st, 2016January 25, 2016January 18, 2016January 11, 2016January 4, 2016December 28, 2015December 21, 2015December 14, 2015December 7, 2015November 30, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015
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Submitted by kindofstephen
Our community is knowledgeable, and most importantly we want to help you have the best skin of your life!For AskersFirst take a look at our FAQ and Wiki ! It doesn't have everything, but there might be a chance we have some guides already compiled that will help you find a solution to your problem!Help answerers give you the best advice, by letting them know as much as you can about your skin and skincare. With your request for help please include:The issue(s) you need help with.Skin type. It's OK to be subjective, how do you feel your skin is? Oily, dry? If you need help clarifying, check out this guide on skin typesCurrent routine; try to separate it in to Morning, Evening, and Occasionally usedHow long you have been using your current routine, or product in questionAnything new you’ve introduced or started doing that might change the condition of your skinYour location so we can recommend products/services available to youThanks for taking the time to include your information!For AnswerersFirstly, thank you so much for helping out our community, without your knowledge and time ScA would not be the same!Some things we'd ask for you to keep in mind: please don't just downvote someone's opinion or response because you disagree.If you can, please take the time to tell them why you think their advice may be incorrect or harmful. It's better for people to understand why something is a poor choice, instead of just being told that it is one.Previous ThreadsMarch 21st, 2016March 14th, 2016March 7th, 2016February 29th, 2016February 22nd, 2016February 15th, 2016February 8th, 2016February 1st, 2016January 25, 2016January 18, 2016January 11, 2016January 4, 2016December 28, 2015December 21, 2015December 14, 2015December 7, 2015November 30, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015
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Submitted by kindofstephen
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