r/SkincareAddicts

I am at my wit’s end with my facial hair. The rest of my skin is perfect, not a single blemish anywhere. The area where my beard grows, though, has been an issue lately that I cannot figure out. The pore/hair follicles often get clogged and inflamed. Additionally, the hairs keep getting coated in this clear like substance. Sometimes it will poke out in the exact shape of a hair. I thought at first it may be dry skin, but it’s actually very tough to remove it from my face/the hair. Granular exfoliation scrubs won’t even do it, if i manually scratch at it it won’t come off, I have to pull it off.

Is this sebum that’s coating the hair and crystallizing? I’ve tried many things and am at my wit’s end.

I’m currently using a salicylic acid cleanser, following by a salicylic acid toner + tend skin then moisturizer in the morning. Some nights I will use glycolic acid toner.

Am I using too much salicylic acid by pairing both the cleanser and toner?

When I shave my hair completely off, my skin is great. It doesn’t seem to be an issue until the hair starts growing back in.

Been trying for the past year to get my face close to the same tone as the rest of my body. Don't think I'm making progress.

Routine:

AM

Cleanse with cerave hydrating

Timeless Vit C

Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Eucerin Sun Tinted Sensitive Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 35

PM

Cleanse with cerave hydrating

Alternate RetinA 0.05 or HQ 4%

Cerave Moisturizing Cream

For the past month I have swapped the vitamin C with Eucerin Radiant Tone Dual Serum and changed the sunscreen to Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50.

I used to use Supergoop Unseen sunscreen. But some research I did suggested I switch to a mineral sunscreen because the heat generated from the chemical process in chemical sunscreens may result in more darkening.

I work inside all day. May go out for 30 minutes to get lunch.

Not seeing any improvements at all. Thinking about just stopping altogether

Here are some flattering pictures of me with a fresh face five minutes or less after waking up. I tried my best to show my real, authentic skin. Do I look bad for a 28 year-old? Do I have wrinkles?

Also, I have not been able to follow my typical skin care routine for about a year, but I barely started again a few weeks ago. Can you guys guess what I do and can you give me some advice on what I can improve on?

Pics: normal, puckering, smiling, weird closeup, ready for an outing

This is my first time having these itchy red spits, it just came randomly it couldve been a allergic reaction from a bodywash or something but i dont know. It very itchy and has been ecactly like this for 2+ days, how do i get rid of it?

Recently tried out the Anua 10% Azelaic Acid Hylauron Serum, this is day 3 on my chin from trying it… Is this a purge? Do I continue using 2-3 times a week or stop entirely? Help 🥲

this just looked like a normal acne at first but it progressively started getting worse and worse. Now, it’s a never ending cycle of bleeding and some sort of a gooey fluid coming out of it. I applied polysporin when it was bleeding like a wound and it seemed to have closed but the skin covering the wound is so weak that it just starts oozing again every time I shower or touch it by mistake.

I used to use the pink one as a teen but im an adult now and its been many years since I have last used that but I dont know what to do

I had ipl for rosacea and visible veins 2 days ago. Is this normal? How long should I expect recovery to be?

Hello, I'm Alex 28yr old. I am reaching out for some help for my skin. As you can see, I have acne issues, and also open pores and black heads. I want to work on clearing my face and closing the pores. I also get horrible in grown hairs throughout my beard that act up :(

This is what I've tried-

I use a gel facial moisturizer. Once a week I use an exfoliating toner, and every day a regular toner. Every few days I will use an exfoliant scrub (neutrogena) and daily I use the neutrogena gentle facial wash (as I have sensitive skin). I also use a yerba eye gel under my eyes sometimes that my wife has.

Now as for my money, I don't have a big budget for all of these expensive products. I do like the ordinary brand a lot! I just don't understand which ones to buy for myself. I am disabled with Kidney Failure at the moment, so I figured this is the best time to try to heal my skin while I am indisposed.

Please be kind. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help and throw yourself out there. I am trying.

With Care, Your new member Alex.

[TLDR I don’t think the differin gel or maybe my routine as a whole is working to help my acne] I started using differin gel back on February 2nd so it’s been almost 10 weeks of my current routine (first 3 pictures are before I started this routine, last 3 pictures are taken today) and I just can’t tell if this routine is or isn’t working at all for me. Based off of looking at my before and current pictures and remembering my skin before I started this routine I do think it has gotten slightly better but not by much. My current routine is

Morning - rinse face with clean hands and water

Vani cream Moisturizer

Cera ve Sunscreen stick (I do know I need a better one)

And then for the nighttime -

Cera ve acne foaming cream face wash with 10% benzoyl peroxide

Medicube red line toner pads

Differin gel

Vani cream Moisturizer

I don’t have the capability of being able to find and meet with a dermatologist right now but I still desperately want to try to fix and get ahold of my skin however I can, I’m not sure if it would be better to give up on the differin and try tretinoin instead to help with my problems. I did also just recently switch from the generic errin progestin-only birth control onto the YAZ birth control which I am hoping not only helps my acne but a couple other things as well. Any tips or advice is so greatly appreciated!!

Has anyone here actually tried multiple “absorption” type devices and noticed a real difference?

I’ve been looking into stuff like microneedling, microcurrent devices, and those mist/infusion things… but honestly I feel like everything is either super expensive or just marketing.

I’m trying to stay under ~$300 if possible, but I also don’t want to waste money on something that doesn’t actually do anything. Microneedling seems effective but also kinda intense (and easy to mess up?), microcurrent looks more gentle but I’m not even sure if it helps with absorption or just lifting, and the mist devices feel nice but idk if it’s just… water on your face.

Would really appreciate real experiences from people who’ve tried any of these, like what actually made a noticeable difference for you?Not looking for ads or brand recs, just honest opinions 🙏

A small wart in the grand scheme of things, but this wart on my finger just won’t go away. I’ve used salicylic acid tape and drops, as well as duct tape and the freeze-off product. The top layers of skin would peel away, but I would always still see a paler dot in the middle. Then, once the skin heals, the wart is back, as in the picture. Any at-home remedies? Or do I need to see a doctor given my unsuccessful home treatments?

Hello everyone. I’m writing this post because i have reached a dead end with my skin and just really need help. if you have ANY advice for me id be very grateful for it. Almost 2 years ago, i (24F at the time, 26F today) had some mild acne. It was nothing serious. i have acne prone skin and just wasnt washing my makeup off properly. I used to use the Ordinary Peeling Solution weekly, and it was working well for a couple of years, no complaints. One time, i had some breakouts (nothing too crazy), then decided to use an acne treatment after i finished my weekly exfoliant that i leave on my face for 10 minutes as instructed. I came across the de la cruz 10% sulfur acne treatment. I stupidly, and very naively, left a thin layer on my face overnight, because a saw a comment online saying it made their skin perfect.

I woke up the next morning with my skin hot. Burning, heated when i touched it, and that was the beginning of the end. I basically found out the even worse pimples i got the coming week (pic attached) was because i had severely damaged my skin barrier. I stopped all actives. Used bioderma cicabio and only creams like allergika or Purito’s barrier relief cream, once my skin started tolerating creams after a couple of months. I went to 3,4 dermatologists and continue to be gaslit by doctors. When i cried at one doctor’s office and i told him my skin still burns, he told me im “obsessing” over it and prescribed adapalane for the blemishes he saw on my face. Of course, that would really send my skin over the edge, so i did not dare try that.

One decent doctor diagnosed me with Irritant Contact Dermatitis. I dont see alot of info online about how long this lasts, if theres ever an end to it or if i should just accept that my skin as I know it is gone. She just said to continue not using actives and said to use bioderma sensibio cream.

1.8 years later, my skin isnt back to normal. It’s better by 35% but nowhere near being able to use actives again or any toner i want. Even some barrier repair products for sensitive skin sting me. I want to have moisturised, glowing skin. But my skin right now is so dry, tight, and It looks so dull. My fine lines have increased and look worse because my skin is so dry, and that makes me really sad too.

If it helps, I have set aside a good budget for any future treatments. Im willing to do anything, i dont care how much it costs. I just want to have normal skin! My mental health is getting to a low point and need any relief

THANK YOU SO MUCH for reading this!!!! ❤️

All comments welcome.

My nose has been like this for as long as I can remember, sometimes most of the spots go away and come back for a week or two but it’s never been clear for the past few years. It’s constantly red and it ruins my confidence. I’ve tried no products and washing with just water, and tried salicylic moisturiser, but now I’m just using face wash and Simple moisturiser. Please help