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I would like to know what your routine is in general, but I'm also specifically curious about what products you use, if you use them, and what the rationale is behind each product.

My routine:

Morning

  1. Rinse face with warm water.
  2. Scrub face and neck with warm, wet washcloth.
  3. Apply facial moisturizer with SPF (I use CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30) to face, neck, and hands.

Evening

  1. Shower.
    • While in shower, scrub entire body with an exfoliating mitt (ie this one).
  2. Apply a retinol (I use Retin-A (tretinoin 0.05%)) to face, neck, and hands.
  3. Apply facial moisturizer (I use CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion) to face, neck, and hands
  4. Apply body lotion (I use CeraVe Moisturizing Cream) to whole body, excluding hands and face.

I have used, and considered continuing using a BHA (also AHA?) liquid exfoliant (I have read that it shouldn't be used at the same time as retinol due to PH requirements, ie use it in the morning and retinol in the evening) (I previously used Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, but I no longer because I have lost trust in Paula's Choice overall due to their borderline false advertising regarding their retinol product [1]), but I am unsure of what a good product would be, and the rationale behind it. I have also heard about Vitamin E, though I've never used it.

References

  1. "[Research] Study: The Ordinary and Paula's Choice retinols are unstable". toa20. r/SkincareAddiction. Reddit. Published: 2023-01-26T17:49:01.223Z. Accessed: 2024-10-29T05:16Z. https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/10lxshy/research_study_the_ordinary_and_paulas_choice/.
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[–] Libb@jlai.lu 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Shower & soap (savon de Marseille) with a washcloth thingy that is not too soft. Natural deodorant (pierre d'alun). End of the process.

Unless one should also consider making faces in front of the mirror part of the daily routine, say while one is shaving or brushing one's teeth? Asking for a friend that, quite obviously, is not as adult and as serious as I am.

[–] greencactus@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

What is up with this Marseille soap? Second time someone mentions it in this thread.

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[–] Platypus@lemmings.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I wash my face with soap and water. That's it, I'm a dude, why would I need anything else?

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[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Liquid Neutrogena followed by Aveeno moisturizer in the shower.

Stridex pad periodically throughout the day if my face starts to feel oily.

I used to have a whole shave routine that included Proraso and Old Spice, but the ritual started feeling less zen and more like a chore so I don't really do it much anymore.

[–] retrieval4558@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I try to use lotion with SPF 30 every day, and I use retinol a few times a week. I've thought about adding topical vitamin C in as well. I don't have a strong preference for any specific brand.

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I’ve thought about adding topical vitamin C

How come? Like what are you looking for out of it?

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[–] fruitycoder@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

Shower daily. Sugar scrub weekly. Jojobo oil as needed on whole body. Moisturizer on joints and feet as needed. Cream/ointment a minute after moisturizer to seal it in a little more.

I try to take care of it a bit, though I know a more routine routine would be better just difficult for me.

[–] Stomata@buddyverse.one 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's a lot. I woke up and wash my face with water and that's everything

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's a lot.

Do you mean that something in my routine is unnecessary? Or are you simply stating that, subjectively, it feels like a lot?

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[–] weariedfae@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Morning - rinse with water, apply Kose sunscreen, maybe a mattefying primer if I don't have time to wait for the sunscreen to sink in.

Evening- wash with Cetaphil cleanser and a microfiber cloth, maybe use a toner if I feel like it, purito calming moisturizer then a small amount of tretinoin. Maybe sometimes add in snail mucin if I'm extra dry.

Used to have bad hormonal cystic acne but some meds and tret have totally fixed it.

[–] blackstrat@lemmy.fwgx.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago

Everyday I have skin.

I also use E45 on my awfully dry hands and slightly dry face.

[–] PetteriPano@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I don't use make-up, but I make an exception for the soap from the hardware store.

My routine goes a bit like this:

  • get into shower
  • turn on water
  • get wet
  • turn off water
  • lather up
  • turn on water
  • rinse off
  • turn off water
  • rub dry with that same old towel

I do this as necessary, but at least before Christmas and midsummer (even if not necessary).

[–] Nemo@slrpnk.net -1 points 3 weeks ago

I don't have one.

[–] bear@lemmynsfw.com -2 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

You're using too many products. All skincare products are loaded with microplastics and hormone disruptors. The body wants lots of natural sunlight and exercise and vitamin D. The liver stores vitamin A for years and vitamin D for months so you don't need to supplement daily but adjust the dose. Try washing yourself with just water and using a natural soap only as needed.

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

All skincare products are loaded with microplastics and hormone disruptors.

Do you have any proof for that claim?

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

You’re using too many products.

Why?

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

The liver stores vitamin A for years and vitamin D for months so you don’t need to supplement daily but adjust the dose.

Do note that there is a difference between dietary/systemic vitamin A, and topical vitamin A (there are also different types of vitamin A [2]) — one is ingested, and, thus, metabolized in the gut, and the other is absorbed directly into the skin. Dietary vitamin A, is used by the body for the skin [1.1], but topical retinol provides a greater concentration (more targeted) to the skin cells [1.2], and allows one more control over the dosage [1.3].

References

  1. "Could eating vitamin A-rich foods be better than applying retinol to your skin? Here’s what the experts say". Laura Alario Avery. Published: ca. 2023-02-03. Accessed: 2024-10-29T03:53Z. https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/nutrition/eating-vitamin-a-foods-retinol/755982.
    1. Vitamin A through food is very important for skin healing, as it helps modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. It also comes with a lot of antioxidants that target free radicals and protect the skin from damage, which is why it’s an essential vitamin to have in your diet.

    2. It’s a targeted solution that can help reduce pigmentation, boost skin hydration, and support cellular turnover.

    3. [...] you have more control over the dosage [of Vitamin A applied to the skin].

  2. WebSurge. "Can I replace Retinol by Vitamin A?". Published: 2024-08-23. Accessed: 2024-19-29T04:00Z. https://www.quora.com/Can-I-replace-Retinol-by-Vitamin-A.

    Vitamin A, as a broader term, encompasses a family of compounds known as retinoids, including retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinoic acid. Each of these has different strengths and modes of action on the skin. Therefore, replacing retinol with another form of vitamin A may not yield the same results.

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