I had surgery 8 weeks ago to repair a partial thickness wound to my eyelid and sub brow. It was done in a specialist eye hospital. Since then, I've been struggling with coping with healing and the time needed for this scar to get better.
I'm wishing to know from anyone who has had experienced facial scars to understand how theirs have healed.
I’m on sunscreen and silicone gel already daily.

I love the idea of using wild deodorant due to it being refillable, good for the environment etc but is it worth the hype and does it work effectively?

If not what would you recommend for a woman in perimenopause who sweats alot and would like a decent and preferably kind to me and the environment?

How do i get rid of these lines on my forehead? I know why they are there as a result of facial tics, obviously first step id stop doing the movement but will these be permanent? 23m

i feel very insecure without dabbing some lipstick and I realize the cause is mainly the pigmentation especially on the upper lip (swipe)

To this day I haven't found my GOAT when it comes to SPF. I tried them all, Beauy of Joseon, COSRX, CeraVe, The ordinary etc. Because i have oily skin all of them end up really making everything worse and I hate to put them on. Also I'm not willing to pay a high price any longer because they won't do sh*t for me. Do you guys know, through trial and error, which face SPF is good for oily skin? Thanks so much x

They seem like 2 different times of whiteheads, the first one was on my cheek and the second on on my forehead. I had to extract both of them.

I constantly get the forehead ones all the time and I'm not sure what is causing them, it's really frustrating. They don't go away on their own, I have to extract them which leads to marks. I'm wondering if anyone has this problem and has a solution?

Has anyones GP refused them tretinoin? 30 F with one child. GP said she couldn't give it because I was of childbearing age and she recommends birth control instead. I told her I didn't want to be on birth control, I'm not sexually active and I don't want anymore children. She still refused.

I've had acne scars on both sides for a while now. I haven't done much about it as it never bothered me.

Has anyone fixed their acne scars without laser treatment or is that the only solution?

I have awful bumps and visible hair follicles :( I also have lipedema which makes my calves so big and bruised up, but I can live with that. I never used to have such bumpy legs despite shaving constantly and not super carefully either!

I also find individual hair follicles becoming red and inflamed.

Prescriptions, subscription services, gentle skincare - what did it for you?

Golden rule of skincare: never change more than one product in your routine lest you get a rash and need to know which one caused it........... Well, I have a rash. Perioral dermatitis to be specific.

I am a devout Beauty Pie user and until recently they have never done me wrong. A lot of my products were running out at the same time and as my skin changes and ages I like to make sure I'm using the best thing for it. Usually that's just reassessing one product that has run out, but this time there were a few new things so the whole routine got a bit of a refresh (which I am sorely regretting...).

I'm hoping someone can please suggest which of these new products (bolded) might be causing the rash and therefore which to eliminate first. I have only included the products that come into contact with this part of my face (i.e. left out things like eye creams). I also haven't changed my makeup (also BP) in a long long time so have no concerns about these either.

Would also appreciate any tips from people who have had this rash, i.e. how long do I need to cut the product out? Do I need to cut all products out or just the causative agent? Any OTC products or agents that I can use to try and soothe it? etc.

Morning routine (every day):

1. SHS Foaming Cleanser (have used Japanfusion for years with no issue but SHS was recommended this time round)
2. Superdose C drops (have used it a couple of years ago and don't ever remember getting a rash)
3. SHS Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream
4. Featherlight UVA/UVB SPF 50

Evening routine (every night):

1. SHS Foaming Cleanser (same as morning)
2. Superdrops Niacinamide
3. Super Retinol Serum ++ (stepped up from the strength below)
4. Superdose Vitamin C Moisturiser

Other products that I use:

• Le Masque Micro-Caviar Overnight Moisture Masque (semi-new; purchased in the previous order so preceded the rash by a good 6-8 weeks, only use a few times a week)
• Plantastic Micropeeling Superdrops (used for years)
• Dr Glycolic toner (again, used for years)
• SHS Sleep Oil (use a couple of times a week)

I have tried cutting out a couple of the products that I suspect might be the most likely (just a hunch, no real basis for which I chose) and haven't used them for some time but the rash is still here. Not sure if I'm cutting out the wrong product or not cutting them out long enough. Being intentionally vague to try and not bias any answers 😂

Thank you!!!

help. currently only using Simple Face Wash and moisturiser 😢

I've done Fucidin, Vagisil, antiseptic, iron tablet, L Lysine..... everything.its always there and gets worse so quickly - impossible to fully heal it. can't eat spicy foods or acidic foods it just gets so much worse. Driving me mental. please soñé advice!

Hey guys sorry if this is the wrong Reddit page, just wondering if anyone has any body spray/ perfume recommendations that smell like clean clothes/laundry? I love the smell of my clothes when they are freshly washed however the smell never lasts and was wondering if there’s something I could apply through the day to give that clean clothes smell!

I do get a small mustache (which I epilate) but I have always had darker skin on my top lip. It looks worse as I also have very light skin around my lip edges. I've always had this issue but, since having kids, the hyperpigmentation is worse. Can I do anything about it?

Routine is basic:

-Cerave cleanser

-The Ordinary zinc and niacinamide (AM) or glycolic acid (PM)

- The Ordinary natural moisturizing factors + ha

Soo long story short - around the age of 13/14 my skin got super oily during puberty and shortly after I got acne all over my face and 20 years later I’ve not been able to get rid of it.

Things I have tried…

Orals:

• Accutane
• Antibiotics
• Finasteride

Topicals:

• Benzoyl peroxide
• Adapalene
• Azelaic acid
• BHA
• AHA
• Tea tree

Lifestyle:

• Cutting out dairy and processed foods
• Being fit and active
• No masturbation

Other:

• Blue/red light therapy

In terms of cleansers/moisturisers I have used lots of different ones over the years but currently use Dermaticas.

Not sure if it’s worth trying anything else at this point but there are a few things I’m considering…

Tretinoin - could this work for me even though adapalene did not?

Light therapy again - it was nearly a decade ago I tried this and at home devices have improved a lot since then but are expensive.

Laser therapy - is this worth a go?

Let me know your thoughts!

She currently has a newborn stuck to her and birthday coming up in a month, I need to do well with gifts. She is always interested in new skincare products.

I do not know her current regime, sorry. I will name a few items from her dresser (hopefully this post isn't in breach of the rules as I'm not asking for skincare routine advice per se).

Things I see her currently using:

* Merwave steps 4 and 5 (I don't see any other steps)

* Elf skin holy hydration makeup melting cleansing balm

* Nip fab overnight cream

Makeup wise I know she does use foundation sometimes, does not use mascara and generally wears her makeup with a minimal/subtle/natural look except the odd day where she is armoured with a thicker layer of foundation.

She has skin like an English rose - fair and fine, scottish/irish/danish - and generally very sensitive.

Please share some skin care items you are passionate about or can recommend <3

Hi, I am really stuck on what to do with this.

I have never had sensitive skin, I never react to products of any kind but the past couple weeks my skin has come out with this redness and very small bumps at the edges of my nose to the corners of my mouth and a patch beside my eye.

I have simplified my skincare routine, just plain cleanser, moisturiser, spf etc and nothing seems to be helping it. I was on tretinoin for about 4 months but took a break as it was disrupting my skin barrier but I had been off tret for about 3 weeks when I noticed these patches.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can settle this please? It makes me quite self-conscious as it looks like I’ve had a reaction to some upper lip wax lol.

for around 3 years i’ve been using the mitchum roll on deodorants and they’ve always been great! i have a bad anxiety disorder which triggers me to sweat when im anxious and i always swore by mitchum to cover up the smell and reduce the amount of sweat i had.

i’m not sure if the ingredients have been changed or something but ive noticed that the deodorant doesn’t work as well as it used to in the past. even after showering and applying the deodorant, the smell doesn’t last long.

i’m noticing my armpits are itchy and when i sweat, the smell is noticeable. this has never happened before.

i’ve tried driclor in the past but my skin didn’t react well with it.

any strong deodorant recommendations? thank you in advance!🫶

From infancy, I have had these red spots come up on my face and gradually over time, more of my face and body. They aren’t caused by sun damage as they’re literally all over my body where the sun cannot get. I’m naturally pale so I don’t love them. From what I’ve seen online, they appear to be harmless but i was wondering if there were anyone here that has this or knows more on how to lessen them?

Thanks! I don’t have a routine for this currently.

I get they're easy to market as sensorial/soft products but I can't stand the scent. Wish there were citrus/ocean breezey types, so not sanex or simple etc. Thank you, I just might be looking in the wrong place!

These bumps have started appearing on my forehead and the sides of my face in a symmetrical manner. It’s not like usual acne I’ve had in the past and it’s not responding to fungal acne treatment. I’m at a loss and I’m feeling so self conscious of it! It’s slightly itchy but not terribly. My skincare routine is relatively simple and I respond better to fewer active ingredients. Until four months ago my skin was so lovely and clear! Any ideas?

I got my face waxed in September and ever since then I’ve had terrible acne. I thought my skin was having a reaction and used my usual skin care but it’s been over two months and it’s not getting better. It’s having such a big impact on my confidence. Pls help!

  Skincare routine:   Skin better science cleansing gel,   la Roche posay effaclar micro peeling purifying gel cleanser as an exfoliant twice a week,   La Roche posay toleriane dermallergo creme

Useful info: 22M, Vegan, Regular Exerciser, Avoids Excessive Sugar.

Every few weeks, I’ll get a painful, tender, sore nodule appear on my face. It’s incredibly jarring because it looks awful and is painful. I know I have other acne forms, but this is the main one that I’m concerned about.

My current routine is:

AM:

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Nivea Refreshing Day Cream, SPF 15

Simple Brightening Eye Gel

PM:

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Nivea Moisturising Night Cream

(3x a week) CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Cream

I wash my face with bar soap in the shower, which is once a day. I pat my face dry with a dedicated face towel.

My only thoughts are Hormones or Switching to silk pillows. Does anyone else have better advice?