Proper skincare!
Inspired by the thread on blackheads. Loads of people were suggesting things that are actually damaging to the skin, and I didn't want to seem like an ******* correcting everyone, so this thread will tell you what to do and what not to do.
Everyone needs a basic skincare routine. Everyone. No matter how good your skin is. This is just the bare minimum you should do.
This is for people looking for great skin. I'm not going to explain it all, google it if you're interested and you can find loads of info on it. Basically skin care can havve between 5-10 if not more steps to it, and it results in lovely skin. Here's what you do for a 6 step Korean Skincare routine. The other steps are optional depending on whether your skin needs it. You do this at night. In the morning, a simple cleanse, eye cream and moisturiser is enough.
So many people suggest using grains. NO DON'T. The grains are very harsh, and effectively scratch off your skin. You don't want to do that. It scratches the new skin underneath too.
Basic skincare:
Everyone needs a basic skincare routine. Everyone. No matter how good your skin is. This is just the bare minimum you should do.
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The Korean Skincare routine:
This is for people looking for great skin. I'm not going to explain it all, google it if you're interested and you can find loads of info on it. Basically skin care can havve between 5-10 if not more steps to it, and it results in lovely skin. Here's what you do for a 6 step Korean Skincare routine. The other steps are optional depending on whether your skin needs it. You do this at night. In the morning, a simple cleanse, eye cream and moisturiser is enough.
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How to exfoliate correctly:
So many people suggest using grains. NO DON'T. The grains are very harsh, and effectively scratch off your skin. You don't want to do that. It scratches the new skin underneath too.
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MYTHS:
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Other stuff
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Original post by smd4std
no thanks, rather just stick to washing my face wish soap 
That's really bad for your skin
Original post by Tyrion_Lannister
That's really bad for your skin
my skin says otherwise
Original post by smd4std
my skin says otherwise
That doesn't mean it's not bad for your skin. Just because you can't see the damage. Do what you want, but don't advise other people to do it when it's damaging
Original post by Tyrion_Lannister
That doesn't mean it's not bad for your skin. Just because you can't see the damage. Do what you want, but don't advise other people to do it when it's damaging
i didn't advise anyone... what are you on about?
How is Garnier or LorealParis. Does their daily freshener or cleanser work well?
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Original post by smd4std
i didn't advise anyone... what are you on about?
On that other thread you were telling someone to wash their face with soap
Original post by foonami
How is Garnier or LorealParis. Does their daily freshener or cleanser work well?
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Do you have links to the products? They have a lot of products, some will be okay some might have stuff in that's too harsh..
Original post by Tyrion_Lannister
On that other thread you were telling someone to wash their face with soap
oh no what have i done
Each to their own. If someone wants to wash their skin with soap, let them. I don't think there's any right or wrong. People's skin are different and they'll find skincare that suits them best.
Original post by smd4std
oh no what have i done
Just don't give out bad advice
Original post by Acceptable
Each to their own. If someone wants to wash their skin with soap, let them. I don't think there's any right or wrong. People's skin are different and they'll find skincare that suits them best.
Yes skin is different, but there are some things that are bad for skin. Period.
http://www.healthkart.com/resources/3-reasons-shouldnt-soap-face/#.UslVOfRdWSo
http://blog.mariobadescu.com/washing-your-face/
The skin may not "breathe" but the principle behind it, is that spot-causing bacteria build up in certain conditions. Some like aerobic conditions (with oxygen) some like anaerobic (without oxygen). Anaerobic are generally harmful.
When people talk about letting skin "breathe" I think they mean let the air get to it, not actually let respiration occur 
So what product do you use to wash your face every morning?
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I USE A LUSH CLEANSER AND I HOLD NO REGRETS MY FACE SMELLS SO NICE AFTERWARDS. EVERYONE DO IT
Toner is sexy too.
Toner is sexy too.
Original post by HairyCanary
The skin may not "breathe" but the principle behind it, is that spot-causing bacteria build up in certain conditions. Some like aerobic conditions (with oxygen) some like anaerobic (without oxygen). Anaerobic are generally harmful.
Original post by LekiPrzeciwzak
When people talk about letting skin "breathe" I think they mean let the air get to it, not actually let respiration occur
That's why you cleanse it though
Original post by foonami
I use this
http://www.boots.com/en/Botanics-All-Bright-Cleansing-Foam-Wash-150ml_1261977/
Original post by Tyrion_Lannister
That's why you cleanse it though
I use this
http://www.boots.com/en/Botanics-All-Bright-Cleansing-Foam-Wash-150ml_1261977/
I use this
http://www.boots.com/en/Botanics-All-Bright-Cleansing-Foam-Wash-150ml_1261977/
Agreed, but with some bacteria you can't combat it with cleansing alone/it's more effective to also allow oxygen to get to the skin.
Original post by chickenonsteroids
I USE A LUSH CLEANSER AND I HOLD NO REGRETS MY FACE SMELLS SO NICE AFTERWARDS. EVERYONE DO IT
Toner is sexy too.
Toner is sexy too.
Lush is amazing.
Original post by HairyCanary
Agreed, but with some bacteria you can't combat it with cleansing alone/it's more effective to also allow oxygen to get to the skin.
Any evidence for this? Not dsbelieving you, i just haven't heard this before, so I'm curious. As someone very interested in skincare, I genuinely want to see
I like how many chemicals you advise putting on your face.
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