Skin care guide, step by step

[phokyo]

Hi, here is how to achieve perfect skin at reasonable prices.

 

First!!!! What's your skin type?

 

Oily Skin: Your pores will appear larger and more visible. Your face often looks shiny.

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Dry Skin: Your pores are small and not very visible. After cleansing and patting your face dry, wait 30 minutes. If your skin feels very tight and flaky you've got dry skin.

-
Combination Skin: Your T-zone (nose and forehead) is oily, while the rest of your face is dry.

-
Normal Skin: Your skin is neither overly dry nor oily.

Each skincare routine will include three basic steps to keep it simple:

Cleanse
Exfoliate
Moisturize
(Optional) Sunscreen  

 

 

I’ve selected reasonably priced products to ensure they are accessible for everyone. Let's start with a routine for oily skin:

 

 

Cleanser: Deep cleaning is essential for oily skin. Recommended options include CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Cetaphil Skin Cleanser, and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Gel.

 

Exfoliate: Use gentle exfoliating toners 2-3 times a week. I suggest Paula’s Choice Toner with Niacinamide, Ole Henriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner, and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Toner.

 

Moisturizer: Choose a lightweight or oil-free moisturizer. Good options are CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream, and Cetaphil Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion.

 

 

Oily skin is caused by excess sebum production, which can lead to acne. If you prefer a single-product solution, look for items containing niacinamide or retinoids, which help reduce oil production. These products are easily found in drugstores  

TIP: Avoid pore-clogging products like Vaseline. Also, don't over-cleanse or over-exfoliate, as this can dry out your skin and increase oil production.



Dry skin:

Cleanser: Gentle, hydrating cleansers are essential for dry skin. Recommended options include CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Face Cream, and Byoma Jelly Cleanser. Oil cleansers are also a good.  
 

Exfoliate: Use gentle exfoliating products 2-3 times a week. I suggest Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Pixi Glow Tonic, and The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution.
?(Exfoliating isn't that important, u can double cleanse instead ) 

 

Moisturizer: Look for hydrating moisturizers. Good options are CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. Remember to apply moisturizer to damp skin, not when it's dry.

If you are the type of person who only experience dry flaky skin at winter, id simply go with moisturizer. 

TIP: drink loooots of water   

 

Combo skin:
Very similar to the ones above !!double cleanse!! ( morning and night ) and do the same with moisturizing. The products can vary, whatever works best for u

[Payrozza]

too much for soap+water enjoyers

[RefundGod]

Hi, here is how to achieve perfect skin at reasonable prices.

 

First!!!! What's your skin type?

 

Oily Skin: Your pores will appear larger and more visible. Your face often looks shiny.

-
Dry Skin: Your pores are small and not very visible. After cleansing and patting your face dry, wait 30 minutes. If your skin feels very tight and flaky you've got dry skin.

-
Combination Skin: Your T-zone (nose and forehead) is oily, while the rest of your face is dry.

-
Normal Skin: Your skin is neither overly dry nor oily.

Each skincare routine will include three basic steps to keep it simple:

Cleanse
Exfoliate
Moisturize
(Optional) Sunscreen  

 

 

I’ve selected reasonably priced products to ensure they are accessible for everyone. Let's start with a routine for oily skin:

 

 

Cleanser: Deep cleaning is essential for oily skin. Recommended options include CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Cetaphil Skin Cleanser, and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Gel.

 

Exfoliate: Use gentle exfoliating toners 2-3 times a week. I suggest Paula’s Choice Toner with Niacinamide, Ole Henriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner, and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Toner.

 

Moisturizer: Choose a lightweight or oil-free moisturizer. Good options are CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream, and Cetaphil Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion.

 

 

Oily skin is caused by excess sebum production, which can lead to acne. If you prefer a single-product solution, look for items containing niacinamide or retinoids, which help reduce oil production. These products are easily found in drugstores  

TIP: Avoid pore-clogging products like Vaseline. Also, don't over-cleanse or over-exfoliate, as this can dry out your skin and increase oil production.



Dry skin:

Cleanser: Gentle, hydrating cleansers are essential for dry skin. Recommended options include CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Face Cream, and Byoma Jelly Cleanser. Oil cleansers are also a good.  
 

Exfoliate: Use gentle exfoliating products 2-3 times a week. I suggest Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Pixi Glow Tonic, and The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution.
?(Exfoliating isn't that important, u can double cleanse instead ) 

 

Moisturizer: Look for hydrating moisturizers. Good options are CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. Remember to apply moisturizer to damp skin, not when it's dry.

If you are the type of person who only experience dry flaky skin at winter, id simply go with moisturizer. 

TIP: drink loooots of water   

 

Combo skin:
Very similar to the ones above !!double cleanse!! ( morning and night ) and do the same with moisturizing. The products can vary, whatever works best for u

does this work for transgenders also?

[phokyo]

does this work for transgenders also?

don’t know if this is a bait question,
but yeah it would work for anyone but i would assume that transgender people would be impacted by hormonal changes which also leads to acne - but would work in that case aswell

[bashl0ver]

what sunscreen products do you recommend? i never know what to look for

[Waxard]

Taking care of your face, hair, and scalp is essential for maintaining natural beauty and health. As a professional stylist, I would like to offer you some alternative products for comprehensive care.

Facial Skin Care
Oily Skin
Cleansing:

• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
• Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant

Exfoliation:

• COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
• Moisturizing:
• Avene Cleanance Mat Mattifying Emulsion
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

Dry Skin
Cleansing:

• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel

Exfoliation:

• First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
• Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

Moisturizing:

• Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream
• Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume
• Combination Skin

Cleansing:

• Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
• Garnier SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser
• Exfoliation:
• Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3
• Pixi Clarity Tonic

Moisturizing:

• Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
• Origins GinZing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer

Hair and Scalp Care
Cleansing

• Kérastase Specifique Bain Divalent Balancing Shampoo
• Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo
• Moisturizing and Care
• Moroccanoil Treatment
• Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
• Masks and Deep Treatments
• Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment
For oily scalp, choose shampoos that regulate sebum production and cleanse pores. For dry scalp, use moisturizing and nourishing products to prevent flaking. It is also important to regularly use hair and scalp masks to maintain their health and beauty.

For more detailed information on choosing the right shampoo for damaged hair, I recommend reading this blog https://exc-beauty.c...or-damaged-hair.

This holistic approach to facial, hair, and scalp care will help you maintain natural beauty and health for years to come.

[phokyo]

what sunscreen products do you recommend? i never know what to look for

i use the mineral sunscreen by cetaphil which helps w my oily skin. But for dry skin i’ve heard that products from the brand neutrogena ( idk if that’s how u spell it ) r super good.
they r also affordable

[fafafabot]

do you trust Dr. Dray?

[TadamoriSan]

Love this breakdown!   "Skin type" is key - oily, dry, or combo?

For oily skin: cleanse (CeraVe Foaming!), exfoliate (Paula's Choice Toner!), and lightweight moisturizer (Neutrogena Hydro Boost!). Bonus: niacinamide or retinoids for oil control! Also every healthy skin depends on diet. Here is an article about products which can help with this.

[gunterkrovec32]

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