Skin Actives

Skin Actives

ziggymama2021-01-05T05:20:26.000Z
I had a seb derm incident and at first, it was confined to my ears. Spread to hairline, forehead ++
Then chin, which due to other issues was quite irritated, and thus vulnerable. Since I can't use "the usual" stuff, I developed my own regimen: Fig
cjm5172021-01-05T00:24:51.000Z
I use tret daily.... it has made a massive difference in my skin. My recommendations:
at first just use it 1-2x/week. Use a very small amount and buffer it; wash your face, moisturize, and wait 15 min or so before applying a tiny amount
Lizzy282021-01-04T21:35:38.000Z
Cleanse face with a gentle, non-foaming cleanser. Wait 15-30 minutes; then apply a peasized rop
amount on dry skin. To minimise risk of irritation and for more moisture you might buffer with a gentle, unfragranced moisturizer first. Apply moistur
Redwings112021-01-02T23:14:49.000Z
Thanks. It will take about a year to get an appt with a derm here, ridiculous long wait times +
for any specialist for anything not considered life threatening. In the meantime, I’ve eliminated all actives, do not use physical exfoliants or extr
rayoflight2021-01-02T22:19:50.000Z
Have consistently getting it diagnosed by a dermatologist? Because self-diagnosis is +
pretty much 100% wrong (even physicians go to see other physicians about their issues) and self-prescribing medications for a condition you may or may
Lizzy282020-12-27T14:34:02.000Z
Here's an informative thread on retinoids and specifically retinol products rop
https://www.makeupalley.com/board/6/threads/695854/posts/213918872 https://www.makeupalley.com/board/6/threads/695854/posts/213920032 Member rayofligh
quakingaspen2020-12-25T03:34:55.000Z
I think actives might be harder on skin in winter because air is more dry
Lizzy282020-12-24T12:26:21.000Z
When starting Tretinoin it's important to build up slowly; once a week for a month, then twice rop
a week and so on until your skin has become fully adjusted to it w/o any redness, dryness, flaking and other signs of irritation. Tretinoin irritatio
sugarglazed2020-12-24T00:38:12.000Z
My skin when not breaking out is best left alone does so much better w few actives, exfoliants
Lorel12020-12-23T23:27:04.000Z
My skin hates actives, but it took me a bit
to figure this out. Rosacea also developed in my 30’s. My sensitive skin is not a fan & looks so much better eliminating actives.