Skin and Hair Care

[The Social Liability]

I still want to do things the more natural way.

I found out because I experimented that Clean & Clear Morning Burst, Clean & Clear Astringent, plus Olay Moisturizer, and also Clean & Clear Night Relaxing Cleanser I found out that all these work so well with me. Why should I mess with a good thing. My face is so clear.

I want to sunbathe this summer to get clear skin and because I am sick of being overly pale. This is part of a plan. While using the sunscreen that enhances the tan and enhances the glow, I can get the overall look of my skin in which there are no blemishes. In my mind I believe that sunbathing with these products on will give me smoother skin and also because of the sunrays. And the next thing in this plan is to drink some lemon water and green tea because those boost the beauty of the skin.

[Jace, Extat]

On 3/16/2023 at 12:59 AM, Jikm said:

 

I want to sunbathe this summer to get clear skin and because I am sick of being overly pale. This is part of a plan. 

At some point in the last few months I was discussing makeup techniques with my shrink. I expressed that I've gotten good at it, but I don't actually have a foundation that matches my skin tone. 

At which point she said "Yeah, they don't really make one that's Casper-toned." 

So I've been looking forward to that sun too. 

[Madame deVenoge]

THE SUN??? That bright glowing orb that hangs in the sky, when the sky is blue?

We looks not upon this orb, my dearies. We venture not into the blue-sky’d Day. (Certainly not without SPF 50).

 

ETA: if you really want clear skin, there’s the easy way and the “how badly do you want to beg to your dermatologist” way. 

Easier to harder:

I’m also going to assume female on oral birth control. That’s a basic, basic first line. Then, we have:

1. Topical antibiotics - clindamycin is a good one

2. Topical, as above, plus a retin-A plus an oral antibiotic on a short course of antibiotics

3. The above plus a Medrol dosepack (this is if you have a real issue of a few zits plus a board meeting in a few days)

4. Accutane. This is when you’ve tried items 1-3, plus probably some spironolactone (if you’re female) plus some peels or laser or whatever other torture your derm can think up before finally they say, “Accutane”. 
 

Also, you can get bad zits injected. If you have a good dermatologist, they will keep a few appointments open per day for the last-minute zit injections, because that’s $200 for their 10 minutes.

 

Edited March 22 by Chataya de Fleury

[Tywin et al.]

I may have asked this before and never acted on it, but does anyone have opinions on electric razors for close shaves? Been considering getting a nicer one, but I can't tell the difference between any of the ones in the $150-$250 range and some that are a lot cheaper seem to be fairly similar.

[Deedles]

On hols in Portugal so giving my retinoate a break. Moving into my mid 40s, I may go up to a prescription soonish though. Will probably have to see my GP for the first time in…. A few years… for that thought. 
 

Enjoying the tatcha brand quite a bit at the moment, for the rice polish cleanser(easy to travel with), indigo night cream, tonic and blotters. 
 

Still trialling facial spf. Kiehls ultra light aqua gel has been my mainstay for the last few years. Not loving ultra violetette fluid at the moment. I don’t know if I’m putting it on too soon to my moisturiser but it pills. Next will be a coco and eve water gel . I have bought, and diligently wear 2 enormously brimmed hats.

 

Chats, you use La Mer sometimes don’t you? Any thoughts on the hydrating emulsion or micro peel.

[Madame deVenoge]

5 hours ago, Deedles said:

On hols in Portugal so giving my retinoate a break. Moving into my mid 40s, I may go up to a prescription soonish though. Will probably have to see my GP for the first time in…. A few years… for that thought. 
 

Enjoying the tatcha brand quite a bit at the moment, for the rice polish cleanser(easy to travel with), indigo night cream, tonic and blotters. 
 

Still trialling facial spf. Kiehls ultra light aqua gel has been my mainstay for the last few years. Not loving ultra violetette fluid at the moment. I don’t know if I’m putting it on too soon to my moisturiser but it pills. Next will be a coco and eve water gel . I have bought, and diligently wear 2 enormously brimmed hats.

 

Chats, you use La Mer sometimes don’t you? Any thoughts on the hydrating emulsion or micro peel.

I do use La Mer, sometimes! I love the hydrating emulsion. I have not tried the micro peel.

Please let us know if you take the plunge on that, and, if so, your thoughts.

I have the largest OMG blackhead on my forehead that is threatening to become a third eye. I must call my aesthetician. Removal should be swift and hopefully easily accomplished.

[Deedles]

I’m bouncing between the micro peel and some 111skin sheet masks. Have a week to decide as won’t be home before that and since covid deliveries tend to just get left on the doorstep (which I generally don’t mind but not ideal when away).

 

Just checking, is there really no cure for split ends other than regular salon cuts. I’m terrible at making appointments though I do follow through when made. I bought a sharp scissors for homesnipping but doesn’t seem to make a difference

[Madame deVenoge]

4 hours ago, Deedles said:

I’m bouncing between the micro peel and some 111skin sheet masks. Have a week to decide as won’t be home before that and since covid deliveries tend to just get left on the doorstep (which I generally don’t mind but not ideal when away).

 

Just checking, is there really no cure for split ends other than regular salon cuts. I’m terrible at making appointments though I do follow through when made. I bought a sharp scissors for homesnipping but doesn’t seem to make a difference

Once your ends are split, they are split. Gotta cut.

 

[Tywin et al.]

I got asked by my mom today if I was dying my hair. That's pretty funny because one of the things she's proudest of is at 70 she barely has any white hairs. And no I am not. My hair just changes color, like my eyes, and is currently in the weird phase where in one light it looks dirty blond and in another more brownish. The difference is more noticeable though because I decided not to shave for a few months except to clean up the edges. Idk what to even call its color because it's a mix of the two.

Anyways I shaved it to look like a pirate so that's pretty fun. I might not shave again until Halloween (outside of the obvious grooming). It's nice to know I can rock a full beard if needed, but damn do I need to upgrade my grooming gear. 

[Datepalm]

I got some 0.25 retinol about a year ago (it was over the counter in, uh, I think I was in Uganda?) and have just finished the tube, but I did get some 0.5 in Mexico at some point, so now starting that, a little nervously. My skin seemed really fine with the 0.25 (including eye area, which maybe I should be more careful with) every other night with a few breaks. I think it's helping, and overall I think my skin has definitely chilled the fuck out a bit, but I've also been ok with sunscreen and moisturizer.

[The Social Liability]

What I have, I got from Walmart. There's some Vitamin D Creme and I think this drastically has made my day because I want to try to make up a list of purchases to use them over and over again. The face routine is what I want to concentrate on. But I'm going to stay safe to say that I am going to buy not at Ulta. But some products on Amazon are good and consistent with what I want. As well as Walmart.  Maybe once I am able to pull it together will I see what art was done when this was going on. This is my project as part of "Self-Care Binder". 

[Tears of Lys]

Retin-A is da bomb.  I have zero wrinkles.   Stay out of the sun!  It is an evil orb and will scar you in ways you won't even know about until it's too late. 

Any other women shave the peach fuzz off their faces?  It occurred to me that it's a pretty good microdermabrasion and cheaper than going to the aesthetician. 

  

[Datepalm]

4 hours ago, Tears of Lys said:

Retin-A is da bomb.  I have zero wrinkles.   Stay out of the sun!  It is an evil orb and will scar you in ways you won't even know about until it's too late. 

Any other women shave the peach fuzz off their faces?  It occurred to me that it's a pretty good microdermabrasion and cheaper than going to the aesthetician. 

  

I shaved a few times at some point because I lost my tweezers at some conference in the middle of nowhere* and my skin loved it. Still do it once a week or so instead. Way quicker too.

*OK, I can't complain, it was on a beach in Brazil. But there weren't any useful stores anywhere nearby.

[The Social Liability]

I use a facial razor like this to clean up my face and an electric razor on my armpits and legs when I do shave my body. 

I have never stressed enough how crucial Walmart is. I got some NEXXUS shampoo and conditioner there for about 15 dollars for each bottle which is duplicitous-ly not cheap shit. And it's a good size bottle. I wanted some better stuff for my hair than the shit I was using. 

[Tyrosh Lannister]

It's 2023. Why isn't there any permanent hair regrowth medicine?

[Madame deVenoge]

On 8/14/2023 at 11:57 PM, Tears of Lys said:

Retin-A is da bomb.  I have zero wrinkles.   Stay out of the sun!  It is an evil orb and will scar you in ways you won't even know about until it's too late. 

Any other women shave the peach fuzz off their faces?  It occurred to me that it's a pretty good microdermabrasion and cheaper than going to the aesthetician. 

  

Hell yes. I loathe vellus hair, aka peach fuzz on my face. I therefore shave the vellus hair off my face every Thursday night or Friday morning. I use Aveeno shaving gel and a two-blade single-use razor. It is indeed great microdermabrasion and also gives a nice clean look. 

[Tywin et al.]

I haven't cut my hair in around five months. This is pretty close to the longest it's ever been. It's tough deciding if I want to cut it for the holidays or not, but if I don't I really need to do some more research on haircare. I'm close to Mark Hamill in A New Hope at this point.