i am by no means a skincare expert, but a few years back my skin was very rough and dry on my cheeks and i found my skin barrier adjusted nicely to a hyaluronic acid serum (i use the one from good molecules which is quite affordable) and the dr jart ceramidin cream (less affordable). also a friend put me onto rosehip oil which i would apply each night either mixed in with whatever moisturizer i was using, or apply a few drops after moisturizer absorbed. my skin drank it up and itâs also nice to give myself a nice little face massage at night :)
Apr 24, 2024
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I also have v dry, irritated skin and the way I have dealt with it is using a moisturiser that has a bit of hydrochloric acid in its formula, I use one from Garnier. itâs meant to be a night cream so itâs more heavy duty. I also use Vaseline in really dry spots and a rose water spray.
Paulaâs Choice have products that specialise in dry skin and it worked great for me. In terms of something more natural, the girlies say aloe vera oil is a great option, you can mix some into your moisturiser.
But the one thing that did it for me was when I stopped using so many products. I donât know what it was maybe I was mixing things wrong or overloading my skin but I only use an oil cleanser, a peptide serum and a moisturiser now. skin is doing a lot better.
Good luck x
Apr 25, 2024
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1. Humectant and emollient serum
You need something that is both! hyaluronic acid is good, Polyglutamic acid is better
https://www.sephora.com/product/polyglutamic-acid-P443830
https://naturium.com/products/multi-peptide-advanced-serum
https://www.target.com/p/byoma-hydrating-serum-1-01-fl-oz/-/A-83670770
2. Barrier repairing moisturizer
https://naturium.com/products/barrier-bounce
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-face-body-moisturizer/5443759
https://credobeauty.com/products/skin-food-original
Bonus: a balm/salve
Reapply throughout the day to really dry patches or lay it on thick at night
https://versedskin.com/products/sweet-relief-overnight-barrier-balm
https://zitsticka.com/products/barrier-boost-slugging-balm
https://www.herocosmetics.us/products/glow-balm
ALTERNATIVELY you can do this set (itâs good) and call it a day
https://futurewise.world/products/slugging-system
Also generally speaking some good affordable (I think) brands:
Naturium, verse, byoma, inkey list
Feb 14, 2024
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For a simple routine you only need a face wash and a moisturiserâ if your skin is more oily than dry, try Glossierâs cleanser concentrate, and if drier, try Glossierâs milky jelly cleanser or Cera Veâs hydrating facial cleanser. If you have acne prone skin, a face wash with salicylic acid will help.
Then use a good moisturiser; Cera Veâs Daily Moisturising lotion is my workhorse, and I use Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream at night or when dry.
Use a good sunscreen; I use Supergoop Every Single Face watery lotion, but anything that you like the texture of and will use consistently is best.
Do those three things for a month or two, and it will feel much easier to fold other things into your routine where you notice you need themâ that may be a serum, a chemical exfoliant, or an active.
If you get breakouts and want an effective spot treatment, La Roche Posayâs effaclar duo is the best thing Iâve usedâ itâs more effective than patches or stickers, and minimally drying.
Do you have particular skin concerns (dryness, dark spots, breakouts, redness, etc.)?
May 9, 2024
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felt the same way, was sick of it. got a flip phone i could slip my sim card into, activated it. first two weeks i was kind of itching for the smartphone and the little dopamine hits. after a while things started changing. i started reading for fun again, my attention span improved significantly, i carried a little journal everywhere to jot down my thoughts. in every room where everyone was on their phones, i felt like i was the only person actually present, paying attention. i found so many beautiful ways to fill the time. strangers praised me for my bravery lol. when i had to drive or go somewhere i didnât know how to get to i would write down the directions on a post it note and carry it or stick it to the dashboard. you will literally feel smarter for relying on your brain to figure things like this out instead of being on autopilot all the time. you can carry your smartphone around to use as an ipod/pocket camera and in an emergency it will still work on wifi. i asked friends to look things up for me (business hours, weather, traffic, phone numbers) when i was out and about. if people texted me id tell them to call me if they wanted to talk. it was a great decision that only ended bc i did an extended trip abroad where i needed my phone to get by, but i am going to go back to the flip again soon. i highly recommend! nothing compares to flipping a phone shut to hang up a call. it taught me how to enjoy true solitude again. do it!!!
Feb 27, 2024
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after being raised in a context where you were taught to be hard on yourself, leaning into self-compassion as a way of life in adulthood is truly powerful. hold yourself accountable and give yourself grace when you flounder, both are needed.
Mar 3, 2024
âwow i am in so much pain, i feel so ALIVEâ
âi am grateful to know that i have loved, truly lovedâ
âmay i never grow too guarded to feel into the depths of my soulâ
âall my favorite artists have felt this feeling, i am bound by heartbreak to my fellow humansâ
âthis grief is a process of me returning to myselfâ
if all else fails, watch the clip from call me by your name where the dad talks to his son about heartbreak (linked)
keep a journal, be patient, show yourself as much compassion as you possibly can
Mar 16, 2024