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retinol is tricky, best to talk to a derm especially when dealing the eye areaare over the counter retinoids worth it or just a money grab by the cosmetic/drug companies? I use Differin ( Adapalene) & I do think it's effective but then I also use Neutogena retinol serums & their retinol moisturizers & I wonder if they're a rip off. overall I do wonder if use of retinoids has thinned the skin on my face & made dark circles under my eyes worse.
what if ur face is super hairy? how do u get to the skin under the hair?
Agreed, at the end of the day, all you really need is a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
the Neutrogena stuff is really expensive, I think the serums are like 18 bucks a tube that's 14 ml. prolly a lil cheaper online but certain stuff I prefer to get at the store. a tube of Differin gel is like 30 bucks most of the time but worth it, stuff def turns your skin over I'd get the autoimmune looking patches from it at 1st but I knew that meant it was working. dark circles I think are from fat loss around the eyes & nothing can be done for them except fillers or blepharoplasty, my $$$$ doesn't depend on how the area under my eyes looks so I'm not doing either. still I have read that they are unsure what the long term implications of retinoid use are so I am unsure really. I do have tremendously dry eyes & can't help but strain when reading so I think that contributes to looking like a person who overindulges in stimulantsretinol is tricky, best to talk to a derm especially when dealing the eye area
Neutrogena has a lot of fragrance and alcohol
I do know that the ordinary has different type of "retinol"
I use the granactive retinoid, which is a derivative of retinol and less strong than the retinol and it has helped my overall skin.
The Ordinary | Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion uses next-generation retinoid active technologies which have been shown to achieve better reduction in signs of aging than retinol without irritation.theordinary.deciem.com
I learned to embrace my dark circles, ive had it all my life so yeah
I don't, they're extremely short lived & opressingly humid where I live. mild winters are the best time of the year. if my ears would ever stop ringing I think I would just head to Florida for winters.Y'all staying outta the sun. How the hell do you enjoy summer?
I just got some of this today
Should I use it once or twice a day?
After I rinse it off do I leave a little film on or rinse it completely?Twice
But I know some people dont cleanse in the morning but if you sweat i think you should.
Did you buy a moisturizer
That soap is goat level. Literally using a bar right now.
I love Alaffia products. Black owned and you can find them in Walmart.
I've been using these products for like 10 years.
After I rinse it off do I leave a little film on or rinse it completely?
Idk if lotion = moisturizer but I always use this
I have sensitive skin and this stuff works great for me
Almond & Aloe Lotion
A best-seller for decades, Almond & Aloe Lotion contains our sweet almond oil & aloe vera formula to moisturize all skin types. Our unisex delicious almond-scented hand & body lotion for men & women uses natural ingredients for a velvety thick feel, without the greasy feeling. Made in the USA...www.caswellmassey.com
After I rinse it off do I leave a little film on or rinse it completely?
Idk if lotion = moisturizer but I always use this
I have sensitive skin and this stuff works great for me
Almond & Aloe Lotion
A best-seller for decades, Almond & Aloe Lotion contains our sweet almond oil & aloe vera formula to moisturize all skin types. Our unisex delicious almond-scented hand & body lotion for men & women uses natural ingredients for a velvety thick feel, without the greasy feeling. Made in the USA...www.caswellmassey.com
I love Alaffia products. Black owned and you can find them in Walmart.
Also Buttah Skin is a good brand to use as well. I started checking it out after I found out who the owner was. I remember him from back in the day when he was a cast member for College Hill Atlanta.
I personally need to do a better job of exfoliating and using sun screen.