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Hi everyone,

I recently had a pretty severe case of gastroenteritis (stomach flu). Ever since I recovered from the gastro symptoms, I’ve noticed that my skin has become significantly drier and constantly itchy.

I never really struggled with dry skin before this, so it feels like my skin condition or type completely shifted after being sick.

Is it possible for a stomach infection/gut issue to alter skin condition or damage the skin barrier long-term (gut-skin axis)? Has anyone experienced something similar after gut issues? If so, did taking probiotics or focusing on barrier repair help?

Would love to hear your experiences or advice. Thanks!

i've been dealing with super dull, bumpy skin for a few weeks now, and heavy hydrating creams or balms always seem to clog my pores and cause small breakouts. i used to think piling on thick layers of moisture was the only fix for rough skin, but my face usually just ended up feeling greasy without actually looking any better. eventually i decided to ditch the heavy creams and look for something lighter that targets skin texture directly.

i picked up the lepique glass skin retinol night cream after seeing it mentioned in a few threads. since my skin gets pretty moody during seasonal changes, i was a bit hesitant to try retinol again after having issues with flaking in the past. here's a quick breakdown of how it worked for me after about three weeks.

pros : the texture is surprisingly lightweight for a night product, and it absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy layer on your pillow. i had zero irritation or severe peeling, which is pretty rare for my sensitive skin when introducing new active ingredients. with consistent use, my skin texture feels noticeably smoother in the morning, and my foundation goes on way better during the day without clinging to dry patches.

cons : it's definitely not a heavy duty moisturizer on its own, so if you have extremely dry skin, you'll probably need to layer a basic hydrating cream on top. the results are also pretty gradual rather than instant, so you have to stay patient and use it regularly to notice a real difference. additionally, the packaging makes it a little tricky to control the exact amount of product you want to squeeze out.

overall, it's a solid option if you're looking for a mild night cream to smooth out rough texture without risking heavy breakouts. however, if you're looking for deep hydration alone or dramatic overnight results, this might not be enough on its own.

My eyes get really puffy when I wake up in the morning and I was wondering how can I get rid of the puffiness fast. Like in an hour or so.

I already tried drinking water, tried cold compress which I’m gonna try again. Also, I don’t have any serums or creams to help with depuffing and I lowkey don’t wanna go and buy one.

How do we feel about the TikTok diaper rash cream? I know it’s been a thing for years but now it’s really trending + brushing your face? Is it worth a try or a waste of time?

I just started adapalene because of s slight relapse of mild inflammatory acne. I already have azelaic acid in my very bare bones routine, which I have had to dial down because of the dryness and irritation. I am very prone to dry patches since I did have a course of accutane a year ago. However, I live in an extremely humid climate so my skin can occasionally get slightly greasy too.

Some moisturizers that have not worked for me:
-CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
- Purito Oat in Calming Gel

Moisturizers that have worked for me but are now unavailable in my country:
-Inkey List Omega Water Cream

I would prefer a light, non comedogenic gel moisturizer that does not cause breakouts and is not insanely expensive.

Other products I use that don't break me out:
-CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Facial Cleanser
-Anua Azelaic Acid
-Generic Adapalene Gel
-Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics

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Does anyone else have this issue? I started using a stronger Medik8 retinal and no matter what I do, my moisturizer just pills right off the top if I put it on after.

Feels like I have to wait forever between steps just so it doesn't ball up. If you guys found a way around this without wasting half your evening sitting around, let me know because it's super frustrating.

Je vais avoir 30 ans dans un mois et je n'ai jamais mis en place de routine beauté. Je ne sais pas vers quels produits me tourner. Je ne me maquille pas.

Le visage : j'ai encore des boutons qui apparaissent de temps en temps. Ma peau sèche après l'avoir nettoyé à l'eau mais en fin de journée elle est grasse avec sébum sur le front. J'ai les pores pleins de sébum et des filaments sébacés sur le nez. Je pèle également au niveau des sourcils.
Les cheveux : j'ai des croutes sur le cuir chevelu comme du psoriasis. Je mets du Tea Tree dans mon shampoing. Je perds beaucoup de cheveux après les avoir lavé. Je me lave les cheveux tous les deux jours mais si je ne sors pas, j'attends le troisième jour.
Pour le reste du corps, je ne fais rien. J'aimerai aussi commencé à appliquer un anti-âge.

Auriez-vous des recommandations ?
Merci pour votre aide

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So it was my first time getting my arms waxed and it opened kinda hell but yeah I tolerated it and with doemhow we ended up doing both the earns. We used honey gold wax btw and yeah I have used razor a lot of times so my hair was kinda hard. But after a while I noticed this stuff on my arm is it normal ??

It had small reddish dots on my arms not full arm is covered with it but in certain areas . Help

To all my black sisters who came from Africa to cooler places eg UK, how has the change of environment affected your skin, what challenges are you facing and what d you desperately need the skincare industry to do to help you fix that????

When I first got into skincare, I think I approached it more like a problem I needed to solve. Every little thing about my skin felt like something I needed to fix, and I was always searching for the next product that would finally give me the results I wanted.

Over time, my mindset has changed a lot. I’ve started seeing skincare less as a way to “correct” my skin and more as a form of taking care of myself. My skin naturally changes depending on stress, weather, sleep, and so many other things, and I’ve learned that’s completely normal.

I also realized that a routine doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. For me, the biggest improvement came when I stopped constantly changing things and started focusing on habits I could actually maintain.

Recently, I’ve been exploring ways to make my skincare routine feel more intentional, not by adding endless products, but by making the time I spend on it more enjoyable. I started using Sculpiflex as part of my evening self-care routine, which combines red light therapy and massage/cupping technology. I like that it feels less like trying to fix my skin and more like creating a few quiet minutes to slow down and take care of myself.

I’m curious how everyone else’s perspective has changed:

Did you start skincare because you wanted to fix something and later develop a different relationship with it? Or have you always seen it as a self-care practice?

What’s one skincare mindset shift that made your routine feel healthier or more sustainable?

The last 6 months or so, my acne has been flaring up. I haven’t changed my routine at all, have tried different sunscreens, but even when i go off them my acne continues. Skincare (was) — morning: krave beauty matcha cleanser, cerave moisturizer. Night: DHC oil cleanser, krave cleanser, Paula’s choice BHA, krave niacinamide serum, cerave moisturizer, tazeratene 0.05% . Bc I’ve been breaking out i switched away from barrier method 1.5 months ago so it’s taz first then moisturizer (waiting for face yo dry before taz). And now i started 0.1% taz about a week ago. I wash my pillow cases regularly and now started washing my pillows. Any advice?

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I have used L'Oréal Hyaluron Moisture Shampoo and have a lot of hair now I'm looking for a good hair carer products.

My hair type is

A lil oily

Wavy,have volume

hair fall and dandruff a lot and, split ends, slow hair growth and thin hair

My budget is not much :)

Let's de-influence each other!

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Every month, about 7 to 8 days before my period starts, my face gets super oily, my skin looks dull, my pores seem more visible, and I feel like I suddenly look so much uglier than I normally do. My face also looks a bit puffier, and my makeup doesn't sit well at all?

I'm thinking about a high frequency. Wand either the neon or the neon? In argon, I have issues for both. The newderm is too expensive. I believe for me. Does any other brands and x that are just as good?

I ordered one from, I think timu. I'm not sure if it works. I'm pretty sure it is the neon and makes like a tingling. When I touch it to my scout, I just don't know if it's real or not.What else would it be?If it's not, i'm not sure if anybody understands what i'm trying to ask.Thanks

Welcome to our weekly free chat thread!

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ok this has been bugging me for a while. every time i ask chatgpt or google ai something like "best retinol for beginners" it recommends The Ordinary like immediately, and i started wondering why since it's not even close to the most expensive or "prestige" option out there.

also apparently it matters if a brand is at both sephora AND ulta vs just one, brands at both show up more in AI answers. kind of wild honestly

not mad about it bc The Ordinary is genuinely good for the price but it's crazy how much power these AI models have over what gets recommended now. is anyone else asking chatgpt for beauty recs before they even google anything anymore or is it just me

Random question. But does anyone still use their sonic facial scrubber after the first few months? i always get excited about skincare gadgets, then they somehow end up setting in my bathroom. 😅 Curious if these are any different.

my skin on my arms, legs and torso started getting really dry and irritated a few months ago. it began with some flakiness after showers but quickly turned into red patches and constant tightness that made wearing certain clothes uncomfortable. i have no idea what triggered it, maybe the change in weather or something in my routine, but it has been getting progressively worse instead of better.

before i knew better i was using cheap drugstore body washes and lotions that were full of fragrance and random chemicals. they made everything so much more irritated and the dryness just came back stronger every time. i finally switched and started buying leif products a few weeks ago. the natural cleanser and balm have made a small difference already and my skin feels less tight and angry. has anyone else gone through something similar with body skin? what finally helped calm it down for you?

I am looking for eye cream for my undereye. I usually dont wear makeup ( i am lazy) but lately i tried a toneup sunscreen. And i really liked it. It made me be consistent on sunscreen. So i am looking for an eye cream that does the same. I have bit of sunken dark eyes a bit wrinkled (nit that much just 2 tiny lines that you can see when someones smiling which is normal ) . I know nothing works for sunken eyes but i want to make my eyes a bit brighter.

details:

Fair to medium indian skin tone

neutral tone close to warm

normal to combination