[Review] French Pharmacy: La Roche-Posay and Nuxe products SkincareAddiction

General Info and Skin Type Mid-twenties, continental Europe. Dealing with hormonal acne (mostly CCs, sometimes cystic). My skin has calmed down a lot in the past three years, however, it’s sensitive and reacts almost immediately to anything it does not like. Always on the dryer side, my skin has been chronically dehydrated since I’ve started using tretinoin about 6 months ago. I get oily if I don’t moisturize properly. Been using actives for a total of 3 years, gradually progressing in strength and type.

Goals Evening out skin tone and texture, fading PIE/PIH, ridding myself of those last stubborn CCs. Have healthy looking skin with wrinkles in the right places as time goes on - smile lines are fine, frown lines are not ;-)

Patch testing method I patch test for 48 hours for allergic reactions, then I use the product on half my face for two weeks before evaluating if I should move on to a full faced test for another week or two. If I like it, the product stays. If I don’t, it goes on other parts of my body.

General approach to skin care Skin care for me is a ritual, I like taking my time. However, in the mornings, I get up so early that I tend to save my actives for my evening routine. I like products that feel luxurious, so texture (I adore thick, silky creams), packaging and fragrance factor into my decision whether I want to keep a product or not. Bearing this in mind however - if something works, it works. I travel a lot, so I simplify my routine for days on the road and break it down to the basics plus maybe one product that I take along solely for the pleasure of application. Also: I believe that leading a healthy life style (without obsessing over it) and mental health play a critical role for my personal happiness. So I try to take care of myself, eat healthy (but allow myself cheat days), be physically active (I love running, hiking and weight lifting) and read a good book once in a while. It’s made my skin happier, too. :-)

For ratings, I am using a scale aligned with Fiddy’s from Fifty Shades of Snail: 1/5 - This should be taken off the market. 2/5 - This product was actively bad for my skin but might work for someone else. 3/5 - Meh. Doesn’t hurt, doesn’t do anything special. 4/5 - Quite good, I am liking this product. 5/5 - I never want to replace this.

RP - Will repurchase. WNR - Will not repurchase. HG - Holy Grail.

La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Mist What can I say, it’s a mist. It’s water in a bottle and you will occasionally question yourself why you felt the necessity to pay money for a product like this. I honestly don’t care about the mineral content of the water or some of the other stuff it’s marketed by, I just like this as a refreshing spray on hot days or early mornings (I keep one bottle in the refrigerator for amusement). The nozzle is nice, it’s not stupid expensive, it lasts me for a while - solid mist, I’d say. (3.5/5 - RP)

La Roche-Posay Micellar Cleansing Gel What a weird product. I bought this mistaking it for a foaming cleanser - boy was I surprised. The directions say to apply it onto your skin and to take it off with a cotton pad, no water needed. That’s not a philosophy I can follow, so I use this as a standalone cleanser right now (it’s winter here and apart from concealer and mascara, I don’t wear any makeup). I wash this off with water which makes my skin feel cleansed and hydrated, not stripped at all. However, I do have to use micellar water to get off my concealer first, so if you are looking for a make-up removing cleanser, I don’t think this is for you. (3/5 - WNR)

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 I believe this is somewhat the French pharmacy answer to all those looking for Dr. Jart+ substitutes. A thick, heavy cream dispensed from a tube, it soothes and soothes and soothes irritated skin, reduces redness and moisturizes to no end. However, this does leave some shiny residue on my face, so if I’m looking for something cosmetically elegant, I have to look somewhere else (it might have a slight white cast as well, but I’m so pale I can hardly tell). I love this as a hand cream as well and as a protective layer during harsh winter hikes in the mountains. It’s a lot cheaper than Dr. Jart+ Cicaplast Cream and I have yet to do a direct comparison - but it holds up pretty well on its own. Really like this! (4.5/5 - RP)

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 SPF 50 I was under the impression that this is the SPF-containing equivalent to the Baume mentioned above, however, the consistency is considerably different. This has a strong smell of sunscreen (which I love, but may irritate some people) and a heavy white cast that even I notice on my very fair skin. It’s not as moisturizing as the Baume without SPF, so I layer it on top of it during winter hikes and cold mountain activities. Although it does not specify to be, I believe it to be quite sweat resistant from my experience. Might not repurchase, just because there are other water and sweat proof sunscreens out there that I like better. (4/5 - maybe RP, probably not)

La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Riche Was looking for a good, heavy cream to purchase in-store in Europe when I came across this gem. As mentioned above, I love thick, silky creams that venture into the consistency of balms - they feel incredibly luxurious and seem just right for my dehydrated winter-skin. This hits the spot. It’s a thick cream that comes in a glass jar and when I say thick, I mean thick: Imagine sticking your finger in until you hit the bottom and when pulling it out, you leave a dent rather than pulling a bunch of product with you. The smell is pleasantly simple and fresh, it reminds me of something my grandmother would wear (but in a good, expensive grown-up-skin care kind of way). Despite its thickness, the cream spreads easily, sinks in almost immediately and leaves my skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated without being too greasy. I love this stuff for a daytime moisturizer, however, I’ve noticed that liquid concealer will not set well on top. Definitely a staple in my routine now. (5/5 - RP)

Nuxe Rêve de Miel Crème Visage Nuit Lovely cream that I used for day and night in winter time. It’s thick, silky, applies well and sinks in after about 15 minutes, leaving a dewy finish (I’d expect the corresponding day cream to be a little less shiny). The smell is pleasant, albeit herbal and nothing like honey. I felt moisturized and pampered after using this, my skin drank it up. And while I loved it, the price point is not easy to justify for a cream that lasts me about 6-8 weeks with daily use. So I won’t be repurchasing just because I believe there are cheaper alternatives that treat me similarly. (4/5 - WNR because of price)

Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Balm I am addicted to this stuff. It’s a thick balm in a little pot that in cold temperatures might feel a little gritty on the lips, but soon turns into smooth smooth goodness. It sinks in well and does not leave my lips shiny, but rather plump and natural-looking, which I enjoy. Lisa Eldridge once recommended this in one of her videos, saying she uses it as a base for lip makeup, which I can absolutely recommend as well. It’s expensive for a lip balm, but in my opinion well worth the price. (5/5, HG)

Nuxe Rêve de Miel Shampoo I like this as a luxury product for days that I need a pick-me-up. It’s a very gentle shampoo (dry scalp prone to seborrheic dermatitis when irritated) that does not foam too well, however cleans my scalp and hair gently but efficiently. The smell is heaven, although it sadly doesn’t linger too long. Price point: Too much for a shampoo in my opinion, but I love this too much to give it up :-(. (4/5 - RP)

Submitted January 16, 2018 at 11:07PM by NotSoMuchDoctorHouse http://ift.tt/2FId0o5 SkincareAddiction

[Product Question] My Retin-A cream became liquid? SkincareAddiction

Hi, new to this board (and Reddit in general).

So I've been using retin-a cream with great success for the last 7 years. I live in a very hot and humid country, so I store my unopened tubes of retin-a in the refrigerator.

When I opened my latest tube of retin-a cream, I noticed that the contents of entire tube were much more liquid than supposed to be. It is still the same opaque yellowish colour, but entirely liquid, even though it is supposed to be a cream.

Has this happened to anyone before? Should I continue with this tube? I would hate to have to throw away the entire tube because of this. Thanks.

Submitted November 01, 2017 at 03:31AM by lk_shenanigans http://ift.tt/2htBZ4b SkincareAddiction

[Product Question] Videos for Vitamin C Serum SkincareAddiction

Any good videos for applying Vitamin C Serum and is it fine if I don't store it in the refrigerator?

Submitted October 14, 2017 at 03:50AM by Dignitix http://ift.tt/2ykF79L SkincareAddiction

[miscellaneous] Expecting power outages due to Irma. Can I put my Mario Badescu products in the refrigerator so they aren't exposed to heat? SkincareAddiction

I'm really worried about my mask cream and night cream melting and becoming unusable. I've already put them in ziplock bags to protect from possible humidity but if I'm without power and a/c it'll get really hot. But would putting them in a cooler or refrigerator help at all or will the cold have negative outcome as well?

Seems silly but I have a huge collection that I don't want to lose if I don't have to. It's the last on my prep list, I obviously have higher priorities.

Submitted September 10, 2017 at 03:26AM by flyingmotorbike http://ift.tt/2fb8aE9 SkincareAddiction

[humor] [cringe] I bought a refrigerator SkincareAddiction

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Submitted June 23, 2017 at 09:48AM by kikikikerson http://ift.tt/2rIYJAf SkincareAddiction

New [anti-aging] & [antioxidant] [skincare]! SkincareAddiction

I am always looking for a new anti-aging and antioxidant skin care item and I love a job that allows me to try all different ones. Alogel is super lightweight and I have been applying it in the morning and evening to my face and neck. It has a really fresh scent that I actually look forward to! This is ancient Korean Skin Care and all these products contain herbal and natural ingredients instead of all the harsh and confusing chemicals. So many additional products to choose from. I really feel like my skin is getting back on track from the drying and trying winter. For the upcoming summer heat, I am going to pop this into the refrigerator so that it is chilled and ready to soothe my sun-kissed skin! I can actually feel the extracts doing their thing; skin is brighter and healthier in just a couple of days use. This bottle is around $30; check it out now so you are ready for the warm weather on its way! Read more at http://ift.tt/2r988Tx

Submitted May 31, 2017 at 05:03AM by JKopach http://ift.tt/2qDPzDO SkincareAddiction

[Routine help] Acne scars and wrinkles. Can I use both AHA and retinoid? Please help me create a skincare routine! SkincareAddiction

Hi guys! I'm fairly new here, but I've been reading this sub a lot lately because I'm trying to improve my skincare routine.

First, a little background and my goals: From about 13 to 30, I had moderate acne. After trying just about every home remedy, diet, OTC and prescription drug, and cleansing method I could find, I finally gave up and accepted my dermatologist's offer for an Accutane prescription (and to this day, I still think that it's best to use as a last resort, because Accutane can have serious and long-lasting side effects for some people). It cleared my skin very effectively. Even though it's been years since I took it, my skin no longer breaks out the way it used to.

The problem is, my skin's texture is a little bumpy (scars, I suppose?) and my pores are quite noticeable. Also, because I'm now in my mid-30s, I am developing some fine lines and wrinkles. I want to do as much as I can to minimize and prevent signs of aging and also make my skin's texture smoother.

For almost a year now, I've been using coconut oil to remove my makeup (no, it doesn't break me out), washing my face with Dr. Bronner's liquid soap, and applying Vitamin C serum in the morning (very inconsistently) and Paula's Choice 8% AHA morning and night (consistently). I was using Neutrogena Baby sunscreen (SPF 55?), but I'm now using La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL 50+ tinted fluid (the European formulation).

Recently, I bought Hada Labo "lotion moist" (clear liquid) and their other lotion (white).

I just bought a mini-fridge/cooler for the bedroom so I could move my Vitamin C from my refrigerator to my bedside. (I'm not a morning person, so I found it difficult to motivate myself to get out of bed to apply Vitamin C 20 minutes before applying my AHA.)

For now, this is what I'm doing:

AM

• Vitamin C serum (wait 20 minutes)
• Paula's Choice 8% AHA (wait 20 minutes)
• Hada Labo lotion moist
• Hada Labo lotion
• La Roche-Posay sunscreen
• makeup (some days)

PM - remove makeup with coconut oil (or a wipe if I'm feeling especially lazy) - wash face with Dr. Bronner's liquid soap - Paula's Choice 8% AHA (wait 20 minutes) - Hada Labo lotion moist - Hada Labo lotion

I know that using the AHA twice a day will seem excessive to some, but my skin tolerates it very well. Still, it doesn't seem to be doing much--if anything--to minimize the acne scars, and I will run out of my PC AHA very soon, so I decided to try a new chemical exfoliant.

First, I ordered Sunday Riley Good Genes (yes, I know that popular opinion here is that it's overpriced and overrated).

Then, while waiting for it to arrive, I delved deeper into this sub and discovered MUAC and the Ordinary. I have to admit, I may have gone a little overboard in my excitement:

From MUAC I ordered the Mandelic Acid 25% peel (sample size) and their prep toner. I may eventually work up to 40%, depending on how this goes.

From the Ordinary, I ordered the items they recommended for an anti-aging regimen: the Rose Hip oil, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, "Buffet", and Advanced Retinoid 2%.

...Have I gone mad? Is this way too much?

I know that I need to stop using my AHA for at least 24 hours before I do the Mandelic Acid peel (which I'll only do once a week, as recommended).

I've looked into using AHA/BHAs and retinols together and the info I've found is conflicting. I thought Paula's Choice made the best argument (in favor of using them together), but TBH, I sometimes question PC's research because they profit from the sales of skincare products. Can I use both Good Genes and the Ordinary's Retinoid 2% on the same day? Should I use them on alternating days?

How can I use the products I've purchased to make an effective routine and avoid irritating my skin?

Submitted March 31, 2017 at 09:23PM by Maggieneato http://ift.tt/2nn721s SkincareAddiction

[Misc] Where to store certain products? SkincareAddiction

Hello.

I have PC AHA 8% Gel, PC BHA 2% Lotion, Aquaphor and Cerave Moisturizing Lotion and Cerave Moisturizing Cream.

Where should I store them?

Is it okay/better to store them in the refrigerator?

Submitted December 21, 2016 at 10:18PM by Twinkle69 http://ift.tt/2hd3YHb SkincareAddiction

[Miscellaneous] Don't refrigerate Resist C15 Super Booster? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ SkincareAddiction

After I received the Resist C15 Super Booster trial bottle I immediately put it into the fridge. A few days later when I finally got a chance to use it it appears to be slight yellow tint. I'm not sure if it got here like this or the cold fridge turned it yellow. But I'm certain the last trial I ordered came clear. So I contacted customer service and got the same reply as this post

(http://ift.tt/2dH9KLW)

but in addition they also suggests not to refrigerate their C15serum...and here I quote

We do not suggest refrigerating your RESIST C15 Super Booster at all as that can actually negatively effect and lower it's efficacy over time. All of our products are stability tested and meant to be used at room temperature. We're not quite sure why people suggest using this technique as it does nothing to prolong the Vitamin C or the formula.The work to stabilize a formula (along with extensive testing) is performed during the development of a product. Once the product development stage is complete and the product has passed all the tests (such as for safety and stability), there should be no special precautions for storing your products, except you don’t want to store them in very hot or very cold environments. Despite the fact that the consistent cool temperature of your refrigerator keeps your lettuce crisp, it’s actually detrimental to the stability of your carefully calibrated C15 Super Booster. To get the most from this treatment, keep it at room temperature and secure the dropper cap tightly after each use.

Honestly I'm going back to Timeless after this, even though I feel like it's less effective than PC's formulation but at least it stays fresh and clear longer! What do ya'll think? Fridge or no fridge?

Submitted October 01, 2016 at 02:07PM by ughokkay http://ift.tt/2djB96O SkincareAddiction

[product question] longevity of lush fresh face masks SkincareAddiction

Has anyone used a lush fresh face mask past their expiration date? Is it still safe/effective? They expire rather quickly and I still have 3 unopened tubs in my refrigerator. I use "don't look at me" to be more specific.

Submitted August 30, 2016 at 02:31AM by floraltits http://ift.tt/2bEfuWp SkincareAddiction

[Routine help][Skin concerns] Is the burning normal? SkincareAddiction

So, I did the dumb thing and introduced products without patch testing first. Big mistake. My skin did not like it--super red, super dry, just horrible. So I took out all the new stuff and decided to just use my cleanser (Avene Cleanance) and a moisturizer. I decided to purchase the Simple Moisturizer because, hey, claims of simplicity (and I am pretty sure I am starting to have sensitive skin along with dryness and acne, hooray /s).

Thing is, when I put the moisturizer on, for a few moments it burns around my mouth and some other areas of my lower face (cheeks and such; it is all central to the center part of my face). Nothing too bad (read: I am not near tears), but it is just an uncomfortable sensation that makes me worry I am doing some kind of damage. Should I hold off on it until my skin heals? If so, what should I use? I do have aloe vera in the refrigerator, but I am not sure that will help my (stupidly) mistreated skin.

Submitted May 19, 2016 at 09:25AM by fuckthisfatness http://ift.tt/1U0F6JN SkincareAddiction

[Review] Lush Rosy Cheeks SkincareAddiction

Lush Rosy Cheeks, $12.95 for 2.1 oz available in Lush Stores.

When I wrote a review of my favorite cleanser, Lush’s Ultrabland there was some call for more reviews of Lush products, particularly the fresh face masks. Although that was six months ago, I did not forget. /u/buttermilk_biscuit, this one's for you.

The Premise: The Fresh Face Masks are one of Lush's principal gimmicks. They are clay masks with added fruits, vegetables, nut-butters and essential oils that are made fresh without preservatives and thus are only sold in-store. They are kept in a refrigerator in the store and you are encouraged to do the same at home until they expire 2 -3 weeks later. There are now eleven masks in the range that promise benefits for all skin types.

The Product: I am unabashedly one of those people - a Rose Scent Lover. If it can be had in rose scent, I will buy it in pursuit of a rose-scented routine would make a botanist weep for the wasted petals. For that reason, I strayed from my ol' favorite Fresh Face Mask (BB seaweed) to spring for Rosy Cheeks, a 2015 addition to the Fresh Face Mask line up. It is a bit of a spring: the Fresh Face Mask is meant to be a relatively inexpensive, occasional treat buy for me. Most of the range is $7.95 for 2.1 oz, but Rosy Cheeks costs five dollars more for the same amount of product. It's not a lot of money, but I'm rarely able to finish a whole Fresh Face Mask as it is before I get uncomfortable with how far past the expiration date I've let the pot linger the butter bin of my refrigerator and have to throw out the remainder. Moreover, intellectually $10 dollars for me is a definite threshold for willingness to spend and expectations.

Speaking of expectations, if you're familiar with a Fresh Face Mask you know that they don't feel like a QHMJM because not all of the mix-ins blend thoroughly, which gives the masks a homemade, occasionally lumpy texture. Not so with Rosy Cheeks. This mask is thicker and smoother than any Lush Mask I've tried before. This is no surprise - the main ingredients are calamine powder, glycerin and kaolin. There's nothing in there to impart a lumpiness. From Lush one might expect pieces of rose petals to up the skincaretainement value, but Rosy Cheeks feels and smears like a classic mud mask.

It is, however, much more assertively rosy than any mud mask I've seen before. Much, much more assertively. As an avowed Rose Scent Lover, I actually find it somewhat unpleasant. For one thing it isn't the sweet rose scent I enjoy so much; it's a stinkier, dirtier rose scent also used in Lush's Rose Jam Bubbleroon. It's a fine smell as far as it goes, but sniffing the pot in store is a qualitatively different olfactory experience than slathering the product all around your nose-place at your house. It’s overwhelming.

Whether the smell faded or I acclimated to it the nasal assault did stop after the mask had been on my face for a bit. I didn't get as much wear out of this mask as I do other Lush masks - it dried up harder and faster than other Fresh Face Masks I enjoy. On washing it off I was very disappointed with Rosy Cheeks, because it gave me a Rosy Face.

I have normal, blessedly resilient skin - not especially oily or dry, very occasional spots, generally resilient and healthy. Rosy Cheeks, which pledges to deep cleanse as well as soothe and calm left me red faced. Significantly more red-faced than one would expect from the circulatory stimulation of a generic mud mask. What's more, in spite of the glycerin, Rosy Cheeks leaves my face feeling tight, while my ol' favorite Fresh Face Masks cleanse without stripping. Although this is something I wouldn't ordinarily rate, I find myself wondering if Paula isn't right about added fragrance being an irritant, at least in so far as the "the dose makes the poison" as my nose detected a mighty dose in this product.

As you may have guessed, I will not be rebuying Rosy Cheeks. It's clearly not for me. What's more, I don't feel comfortable suggesting it might be appropriate for a person with n-skintype, because again: this product made my normally non-reactive, resilient face red, tight, and uncomfortable. It may be that one ingredient is my own personal, heretofore undiscovered Achilles’ heel of irritation, but I am very skeptical and would advise potential buyers to tread lightly at a minimum, and preferably to save the five dollars and buy a Fresh Face Mask that imparts more benefit and skincaretainement with less irritation and lower cost.

Conclusion: Expensive, boring texture, smelly, uncomfortable. Rosy Cheeks is a turd of a face mask.

Submitted October 28, 2015 at 09:43PM by kstoops2conquer http://ift.tt/1kaDVNg SkincareAddiction

[Review](sort of?) I fixed my horrible horrible hangnail problem with an Asian sheet mask. SkincareAddiction

I thought this might be helpful if anyone else out there has this problem. I'll give my whole crazy narrative as to how I came to this solution, and then a TLDR if you just want the basics.

So I have terrible, horrible cuticle issues. I've posted about them before. This has been a lifelong problem. They crack and get inflamed and become extremely painful. Here's and example photo (which is not even nearly as bad as it sometimes gets). I felt like I had tried everything to fix it- every cuticle cream I could find. A bunch of different moisturizers. I tried those overnight glove thingies. I tried cutting my cuticles, not cutting them, pushing them, leaving them alone, removing them altogether. I tried avoiding soaps and SLSs. I tried hard to protect my hands when working with them. And I was constantly slathering them with Aquaphor or lanolin or Vaseline, etc etc. Nothing even really made a marginal improvement. At least once or twice a week (more in the winter), I'd get one of these extremely painful rips near my nails.

Anyway, so I'd bought a variety pack of My Beauty Diary face masks off amazon just for fun. I'd tried a few of their masks before and liked them and wanted to test a larger variety. The variety pack came with their hyaluronic acid mask. I tried it on my face and it was kind of "meh" but when I rubbed some of the extra essence into my hands it was like a miracle! near instant relief of the painful itchy hangnails I currently had. I put some aquaphor over the essence to seal in moisture. The next day my cuticles still felt better (softer, less rough, less red), so all that week I used the leftover essence on my cuticles, and they actually began to heal! Way faster than it normally takes. When I ran out, my cuticles started to return to normal.

I'm not really sure what exactly in this face mask is so good for my cuticles. I assume it's the HA, but it could be other things in the mask too. It has a lot of ingredients. Because of that, I decided to not take a gamble on buying another product with HA for fear that it wouldn't work as well, and instead just bought more face masks. I've been opening one face mask at a time, "milking" all the essence into a glass bottle, and then storing it in the fridge until it's used up or goes bad. Unfortunately the mask isn't designed for long term storage and has no preservatives, so it tends to start growing things if left at room temperature. Fortunately for me though, it seems I can get away with just using it once a day so I don't have to be constantly reapplying throughout the day (like I had to do in the past with regular cuticle creams). I just apply it before bed, followed by a layer of Aquaphor, and it's all good! Here's what that same thumb I showed you before looks like now- much improved!

I've been using the essence on my hands nightly for about 2 months now and my terrible hang nails have not returned. Sometimes they still get dry, or I'll have minor hang nails, but not of the terrible inflamed painful ones like I used to get. The skin there is still delicate and still rips easily, but it's SO much less painful than it was before. I feel like it's kind of ridiculous that I use a face mask on my hands, and it's kind of a pain in the ass to have to milk out all the essence, but hey- whatever works! If you're having a similar problem, maybe it will help you too!

TL;DR- Solved my problem of terrible painful hangnails using the My Beauty Diary Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Mask. I "milk" the essence out into a glass bottle which I store in the refrigerator. By applying once a night followed by aquaphor, I've managed to keep the painful hang nails at bay for 2 months now!

Submitted October 23, 2015 at 01:23AM by marmosetohmarmoset http://ift.tt/1MGX14E SkincareAddiction

[DIY] 5 days and my skin is already doing better (I hope this can help others, too) SkincareAddiction

First time post here, but I have been subscribed for a long time. I have the same story of: 'I've tried EVERYTHING to help my skin, nothing has worked, and my self esteem is in the toilet alongside many expensive skincare products that I have angrily squirt down the drain.' I have oily skin, but it dries out quickly when washed, and I have a serious problem with closed comedones (as well as picking at them and the resulting scarring - which I am doing better at stopping). For a while I have been using all kinds of chemicals (AHAs, BHAs, peals, sunscreans, etc.) and it has not helped, or usually, makes my skin worse. This past Saturday I went to the health food store and got supplies for a new skincare regimen and my skin is already doing so much better. I wanted to post this just in case I can help other people in my situation.
 
Face wash: I boiled about 1 cup of distilled water, added 2 tablespoons of sea salt, and 2 drops of tea tree oil. I squirt an ample amount on a little cotton round to wipe my face, then rinse (100 cotton rounds are about 99 cents at the drug store, and they exfoliate if you add a little pressure).
 
Moisturizer: Hemp seed oil. Cold pressed, kept in the refrigerator, and the same stuff that the health food store advertised for cooking, so nothing fancy. I rub it into my hands first and then massage onto my face.
 
The end.
 
This is my regimen. I do it twice a day (sometimes three times if I've had a particularly long day at work). My skin is hydrated, redness is going away, and the closed comedones are still there but getting smaller.   It might not be much, and god knows it won't work for everyone, but I'm hoping this post will help at least one person.

Submitted August 13, 2015 at 10:09PM by EssentiallyUseless http://ift.tt/1HIRgQS SkincareAddiction

[Product Question] Vitamin C Questions SkincareAddiction

1. Should I keep vitamin c in the refrigerator?

2. It says vitamin c provides sun-protection. But how much though, I should probably still use sunscreen right?

3. How often should I use vitamin c? The sidebar information says vitamin c stays on your skin for two days and can't be washed off. So should I use it every 2 days?

4. Why don't all vitamin c serums come in spray form so that it doesn't oxidizes and last longer? Can it be said that sprays and other deliver system that minimize air exposure is superior?

Submitted August 12, 2015 at 05:51AM by PXssss http://ift.tt/1WgHDnB SkincareAddiction

Do you refrigerate your Evening Primrose Oil? SkincareAddiction

I just received Now Evening Primrose Oil and EPO supplements in the mail today. Does the bottle of oil really have to be refrigerated? What about the supplements? I didn't see anything on the bottle about it needing to go in the refrigerator but should I anyway?

Submitted July 28, 2015 at 09:17AM by justsayno2carbs http://ift.tt/1HWYjsJ SkincareAddiction

Travelling with facial oils and raw honey to hot and humid climate? SkincareAddiction

Hey SCAers,

I'll be headed for a very hot and super humid tropical country really soon (big change from winter here), and am wondering how best to maintain my skincare items which are heavily oil-centric.

I've been using unheated raw honey as facial cleanser and micellar water to remove tinted sunscreen (the only "makeup" I use). My main concern pertain to my rosehip, evening primrose and tamanu oils which I use as moisturisers.

As they are rather volatile oils sensitive to heat and sunlight, I went ahead to buy a neoprene insulated lunch bag and cooler box thing, which I'm planning to use to store all my skincare items for the plane ride. They are all in glass bottles except the micellar water. I hope to find space in the refrigerator at the place I'll be staying to keep them in there for the duration of my visit.

I am wondering if there are any seasoned travellers who may be able to offer any input on this?

1) Am I doing it right by getting an insulated bag etc?

2) Would the cooler box expand/burst while on the plane due to air pressure?

3) Do small glass bottles that are not filled to capacity crack on planes?

4) In light of airport security etc, how finicky would they be about oils?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Submitted July 11, 2015 at 05:49PM by opinionschlopinion http://ift.tt/1Sf9Bvc SkincareAddiction

Storing your skin care products in hot weather? SkincareAddiction

So, summer is on its way in the Northern Hemisphere (woo-hoo!) and I'm wondering if there are any tips I should keep in mind for storing skin care products when it gets hot. My air conditioner doesn't work super well, and I don't really like to leave it on while I'm at work for lots of reasons -- wasted electricity, I hate how a room smells if the windows and doors are closed, and, weirdly, I just really like hot weather. Like, I don't really mind if my room is 90 degrees when I get home. Plus I can use the heat as an excuse to do some much-needed stretching. :)

Products I have:

Lots of Paula's Choice:

• Moisture Boost Cleanser
• Resist Retinol Cream
• KP wipes
• Resist moisture renewal oil
• Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Cream (with retinol)

Others:

• Cerave PM lotion for normal to dry skin
• Aura Cacia apricot kernel oil
• Uriage Hyseac AHA/BHA exfoliant lotion
• MUAC mandelic acid toner
• MUAC mandelic acid/salicylic acid peels

For sunscreen I have Uriage Bariesun and the Australian Cancer Council sensitive skin sunscreen as well as the Cancer Council scar-reducing sunscreen, but something tells me sunscreen can handle being stored in heat. :P

(Also have Timeless CE ferulic serum and LifeFlo kukui nut oil, but keep these in the fridge)

I'm pretty militant about keeping products tightly sealed and out of sunlight, and I write on them the date I opened them so they don't expire. Will these measures be enough, or should I do anything else? I could probably bring some stuff to work on really hot days, but I have some back issues and like to really minimize what I carry around. Plus I'd probably forget to bring them back. :)

I've seen tiny little refrigerators that can be used for storing makeup and other skincare products, but my initial feeling was that that's kind of overkill.

Anyhow, thanks in advance for any help that anyone can offer!

tl;dr It's getting hot outside and I'm paranoid about storing my products. Please share tips or reassure me that I am, in fact, being paranoid! Muchas gracias!

Submitted June 06, 2015 at 05:05AM by theabominableunicorn http://ift.tt/1KSysWn SkincareAddiction

Some help for my first world problem? SkincareAddiction

Hi.

Oily skin type Current routine involves makeup removal with Ponds Cream, Cereve foaming face wash, then Stridex pads. Cereve moisturizer. I do a full cleanse in the evening, and only wet my face and moisturize in the mornings.

I recently ordered some hemp seed oil to try out for my SFs. I've tried a few different types of oils with no luck, but based on various other posts I've read here, I think hemp seed oil may be my best bet. It arrived, and it is a 20oz bottle. It says "refrigerate after opening."

This shouldn't be a problem, but I have a nice house and my refrigerator is somewhat far from my master bathroom. Can I use a 3oz bottle and to hold some oil for about a week, and fill it up out of the larger bottle in the fridge? Will this oil break down within a week?

Any other tips/tricks I should know for hemp seed oil?

TIA.

Submitted April 18, 2015 at 09:47PM by smashed37 http://ift.tt/1CYNQsa SkincareAddiction

Help! Moved to a tropical humid climate - will my oils for OCM mold in this jungle humidity?? SkincareAddiction

I started OCM 2 months ago when I was in a cold, snowy and dry climate in the states. I'm now in Central America literally in the jungle and am worried my oils will mold bc of the incessant heat and humidity. I use grapeseed & jojoba, and add tea tree essential oils. I do have a refrigerator - can I put them in there? I will be camping in a few weeks and am also worried what will happen to them then...

Submitted February 09, 2015 at 04:53AM by anitarapita http://ift.tt/1zMsgrk SkincareAddiction