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I have a mix between oily and dry skin. So I started using African black soap and apple cider vinegar for my face and it stops breakouts, brightens my skin, and makes it softer. My skin seems to react better to natural products, buy I still need something to help the acne scars and tiny bumps on my t- zone. What do you recommend?

For the acne scars I would definitely recommend using rosehip oil. It’s all natural and you just use 2-3 drops for your entire face and use it after any water based/thinner consistency products (cleanser/toner/moisturiser). A small bottle lasts for a really long time!!!

I would also say to try and cut back on dairy (the correlation between acne and dairy hasn’t been fully investigated or proved so it’s hard to say if this will work) but I know that for myself it has helped reduce the small bumps i had on my forehead. Gentle exfoliation with a fine sugar/salt scrub is a natural way to clear any debris which may be trapped under the skin (which is possibly what’s causing the bumps). :)

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I love your blog! It has inspired me to make my own accutane journey! What are the benefits are using sunscreen? X

Aww I’m glad you’re liking it <3 I honestly don’t know a lot about accutane but from what I’ve read/seen it really seems to do amazing things so I hope it works out well for you :)

and boy do I love sunscreen so these are the benefits (imma try and make this a lil bullet point list so im not rambling):

it helps prevent any acne scars/dark marks from becoming any darker (as the sun ‘tans’ them)you will greatly reduce the chance of sunburn on your face (which from experience hurts so bad and can become flaky/itchy (and red if you are paler) you are protecting your skin from UV rays which in the long run can prematurely age your skinreduce your chance of melanoma/skin cancer!!!!!!

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Anon, Hello! I am going back into modeling/acting this winter. I need to come out well completion wise, and skin is soooooo important in my industry... I've have had really good luck with a twice weekly charcoal mask and body butter for my hand/feet and odd scars. However, most of these products are marketed twords women; the male versions of these products just suck... Do you have any suggestions for more earthy smelling products that ACTUALLY work?

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Hey!

I think that you can and should be able to use whatever product works for you no matter who it is marketed towards. That being said I know that the products marketed towards women generally do have stronger fragrances.

For more earthy smelling products I would go for Frank Body’s products. They have a skincare line which includes their Creamy Face Cleanser, Creamy Face Scrub, Face Mask and Face Mist. Seeing as you’ve already been using a charcoal mask and it’s going well, I would recommend the face cleanser as it charcoal based and has a very earthy smell!

Another brand I would say has earthy smelling products is Lush. This can be a hit or miss for some people though and some of their products do contain strong natural fragrances such as lavender or citrus scents. All of their products are marketed towards all genders (aside from some of their more ‘male’ products such as shaving cream.) If you were looking for a good facial moisturiser I would go for Cosmetic Lad, it’s super hydrating.

I hope the modelling and acting goes well!!!!

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hey! so I have pretty clear skin except the texture is kinda bumpy especially my forehead... should I try a chemical exfoliated?

sure! chemical exfoliants are great for fixing textural irregularities like bumps. If it’s your first time using a chemical exfoliant or you have sensitive skin I would recommend using a toner with some sort of chemical exfoliant in it (such as glycolic acid or lactic acid)

If your skin isn’t sensitive and you don’t seem to be seeing results with an exfoliating toner then i would try an acid/chemical peel (sounds scary af but it’s not) cos they have a much higher concentration of acids. I recently got the Ordinary AHA 30% BHA 2% Peeling solution which you use as a rinse-off mask once a week (i’ve only used it twice so I’m yet to see many results but I haven’t had any side-effects + I patch tested beforehand and I couldn't’ feel any tingling whatsoever)

as always pls patch test cos everyone’s skin in different (especially when it comes to these sorts of exfoliators/acids) :)

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Face Washing/Cleansing Tips

why does that title sound so stupid lol but anyway here’s some tips for cleansing in particular :)

remove any rings/bracelets before cleansing

jewellery can hold a lot of bacteria in it and you don’t want to be spreading that over a face you’re trying to clean

tie/pull back your hair

it’s annoying af to have bits of hair fall into the sink when you’re cleansing or have it stick to your face mid-cleanse

use a hair tie or if your hair is shorter/you have a fringe use a headband or some clips

use warm water

avoid using cold water as your pores will tighten and the cleanser won’t be able to get into your skin + don’t use hot water cos it’ll dry out your skin

use gentle circular motions for cleansers and physical exfoliators

try to not just drag your skin downward, instead small circles will help stimulate the skin and remove dead skin cells

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so.. i have this problem with these little tiny bumps on my nose I really can't tell if its blackheads or whiteheads.. its confusing but I was wondering if you may have any tips to share & maybe the best nose strips you recommend on using.

Gently cleansing and exfoliating your nose specifically can help with both white and blackheads as both are clogged with dirt, oil and dead skin. Cleanse twice a day.

My nose doesn’t really get any white/black heads as I’ve gotten older but I have used nose strips before! I’ve used the Botanical Choice Nose Pore Strips by Purederm. I got the aloe vera ones cos I thought they would be the most gentle/soothing. They seemed to work pretty well and it removed they whiteheads I had + it removed some tiny hairs that were on my nose which was a lil bonus. I have heard good things about the Biore Nose Pore Strips, but I’ve never used them myself. After using a pore strip you should splash your nose with some cold water to close the pores up, otherwise that shit will burn when you’re applying moisturiser. I also wouldn’t use any chemical toners/exfoliants straight after as it could irritate the skin. :)

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favorite part of your skincare routine?

oooooo most definitely cleansing!!!! just taking all the grime off at the end of the day is just mwah *italian chef kiss* (also if i ever have a peel off mask, those things are so satisfying it’s like peeling your skin off but in a fun way lol)

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Skincare Products Under $20 NZD (which is like $13 USD, £11 GBP)

I’ll include money conversions cos I know how annoying that is (story of my life tryna convert to NZD and realising oh no shit is expensive), if you’d like me to include other currencies in any of my next posts please lemme know!

These are products I like and they have worked for me - as always please patch test products + stop using them if you have a bad reaction

CeraVe Renewing SA (salicylic acid) Cleanser - 2 pack 240ml each $32 NZD, $21 USD, £17

gentle, doesn’t leave skin feeling stripped, no fragrance

i couldn’t find this ANYWHERE irl, so i got it off amazon

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser 200ml - $14 NZD, $9 USD, £7.50

great for oily/combo skin (may dry out other types), does have a strong fragrance, very budget friendly

bought from chemist warehouse

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Hey! So I have these little bumps that keep showing up around my chin area and they’ve been there for literally months and I’ve tried everything-washing my face more, washing my face less, NOT washing my face, moisturizing more (they’re a little itchy, and my skin is dry already) I changed my face wash and my moisturizer and idk how to get rid of them!!! They r mostly colorless but I usually scratch or pick at them and then they look like regular acne?? Please help me I just want clear skin

It sounds like you’ve tried a lot, i feel u!!! but first up you should defo stop picking at them, it’ll only lead to scarring and possible infection.

Because these bumps are happening around your chin, there is a chance that it is hormonal (long story short, period related, the change in hormone levels screw with your skin). Stress and diet are also important, if you’ve been stressed over the past months then that could be the cause. Having less dairy (or cutting it out altogether) is another thing some people find useful.

for products, I would recommend anything with salicylic acid (preferably a cleanser, because it can be harsh on drier skin if it’s in a moisturiser/serum-like product). the salicylic acid is great for textural problems, but I would urge you to slowly introduce the cleanser into your routine. you didn’t mention any exfoliators, but if you don’t have one then it would be a good idea to introduce one into your routine. As the bumps are colourless it sounds they could be milia (dead skin is trapped beneath the surface), so exfoliation can help to slowly remove the dead skin (salicylic acid cleanser, physical exfoliants will work well)

super sorry this took me so long to reply to!

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My face gets crazy oily but my body gets a tad dry. I have virtually no skin routine other than a moisturizer and exfoliators. Suggestions?

it’s normal to have different skin types between your face and body (my face is oily and my body is hella dry lol)

First up you should definitely use a cleanser twice a day, and make sure that you get an oil-free, non-comedogenic one (which basically means it won’t add excess oils or block your pores). Regular cleansing can help reduce and control extra oil production so i suggest you stick with it for about 3-4 weeks (cleansing morning and night). A foaming or gel cleanser would be a good choice for your skin type (the Neutrogena Foaming Cleanser is cheap af and does the job well, it was the first cleanser I found that reduced the oils in my t-zone but be warned it has a lot of fragrance which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and CeraVe gel cleansers get great reviews for all skin types).

It’s great you have a moisturiser already (just make sure it’s oil free as well). If your moisturiser is quite thick, you may want to consider going for one with a thinner consistency which will absorb quicker and still provide you with moisture. Exfoliators are fantastic as well so those are fine to keep using (try to limit it to 2-3 times a week and 1-2 times in colder months, but you can get away with more exfoliation because your skin is oilier.)

(don’t know if ya want body skin advice but here ya go anyway lmao) for your body, I would use a scrub (sugar/coffee/salt) to get all the dead skin off, because your skin is a bit dry i would only do this once a week (and probably less in winter), then follow up with a thick moisturiser :) if you have hot showers you can try and make them a bit cooler as super hot water dries out your skin.

this got long, but hopefully it was useful <3 thanks for the ask :)

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how to get rid of acne scars... god knows how I'm so done w them

ugh i know how you feel i have some on my chin! I would recommend using rosehip oil (The Ordinary Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil is affordable and it’s what I will be using once it arrives) but any pure rosehip oil is fine. You can use a couple drops at night concentrating on the scars themselves and they should begin to lighten! I also strongly strongly strongly encourage you to wear sunscreen if you don’t already as that’s what will prevent the scars from becoming darker (they’ll basically tan in the sun)

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Nighttime Body Skincare Routine

I shower at night because I mainly work/go to uni in the afternoon so I want to get all the grime off before I go to bed (this also means my sheets stay cleaner for longer)

Exfoliator: Frank Body Peppermint Coffee Scrub

I use this scrub once a week and my skin has been soooooo soft ever since I started using it I legit feel like a baby seal. This also helped reduce the amount of acne I had on my back and it has considerably lightened the scars that were there.

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(also the reason i never got moisturizer for right now is because we're tough on money and i dont wanna bother my mom)

that’s fair enough!!! I know skincare can defo be an expensive thing which sucks, but know that you never have to spend a bunch to make it work. Just make sure that when you’re getting your moisturiser it is oil-free and non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog your pores), I’d recommend the Neutrogena oil free moisturisers (especially the SPF one), they’re reasonably cheap and you’re getting the added bonus of some sun protection in there as well

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Hi im kinda new to skin care, and wanted to ask this: ive been using biore blue baking soda with nothing after it, just that to wash my face. and the side of my face bas some tiny bumps. was wondering it it was just the cleanser because it has exfoliants? im also planning to get a moisturizer because i dont have one and start using that. is it because of exfoliating particles irritating that area? or is it because i never put on lotion for the skin?

heya!!! because you’re newish to skincare the bumps may be your skin having a ‘purging’ period which is where your skin will flush out all the impurities from itself and it’s very normal for this to happen during the first 4-6 weeks of starting a routine (dw my skin did this when i first started properly cleansing). If the bumps are around your hairline/sideburn area make sure you are washing away the cleanser and not accidentally missing a spot (cos leftover cleanser can then clog ya pores)

However, I had a quick look at your cleanser and generally speaking baking soda (which is the exfoliating factor) is a big no no for your skin as it drastically changes the ph level of your skin (which should be sitting at 5ish (a bit acidic), baking soda is alkaline (9ish) and can then lead to worsening acne/dryness/skin irritation.

You not moisturising may also be a contributing factor (but not on as big a scale) of this as not moisturising would usually lead to over production of oil (in oily/combo skin), which would lead to clogged pores = breakouts (or dryness in dry skin)

I think that if you’ve only been using the cleanser for a week or something, you can keep using it (just to see if it is just a purging period, but if at any time your skin is itching/burning etc. PLS STOP USING IT!!!!!) I would recommend that you try a more gentle cleanser (CeraVe does a great Salacylic acid cleanser (it’s their Renewing SA Cleanser) which will exfoliate and hopefully get rid of the small bumps/textural problems + it’s cheap AND i do think adding a moisturiser will help your skin in general :) lemme know if ya need any more help <3

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if you’re not wearing sunscreen then what is the fucking point?

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