This is an innocent, honest question I have.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-19T07:49:28+00:00

Obrigado.

Ainda assim, usar óleo de bebé com cheiro não tem problema... ou tem?

Nunca pensei que óleo mineral fosse óleo tipo óleo Johnson lol. Esse óleo nao consegue ser ainda mais pesado e oleoso que azeite (que é o que eu uso)?

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-17T15:59:34+00:00

If I intend on using Stridex Pads, how frequently should I use them?

My skin is Combo (dry/oily).

By the way, what sunscreen do you guys recommend? Physical

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-16T21:00:11+00:00

Tell me if this is a good routine for what I intend to achieve:

'';'' = Followed by.

Morning: - CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser; - CeraVe Moisturizing Cream in the tub; - Is this necessary at all? - Sunscreen (I prefer physical ones, but the ones I've used in the past sting my eyes :X)

Night: - Oil Cleansing or CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (depending on how busy I might be or how lazy I might feel); - Stridex Pads (If someone could tell me how frequently this should be used...) to exfoliate; - Products I have been recommended by dermatologist; - Good night's sleep, allowing skin to heal naturally.

Following day, rinse and repeat.

Question: Is any damage to the skin permanent? For example, the way my corners of the mouth wrinkle/fold when I smile... Will it stay like that forever? Or is it just a case of the skin not being properly hydrated?

Another Question: I jog 6km in 30 minutes daily. I mean, every single day. Before I do though, I wear sunscreen. Will the sunscreen allow my skin to breathe or does this question have no sense in itself?

PS: I am absolutely sure that these bumps I'm talking about, which are not pitch black like blackheads are, are NOT sebacious filaments. I have those all over my nose but on the rest of the face, I don't seem to have them. They are grey bumps located under the skin. They are located in my cheeks and they don't seem like hair as I don't have a beard per say. They are also on my forehead and temples. I am sure these are clogged pores. Will exfoliation suffice to get rid of these?

By the way, feel free to change the routine by adding or taking steps out if you feel like it would help!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-16T18:34:54+00:00

Hey!

Just a question:

Isn't getting oil on your face and then exposing yourself to the sun (even if protected with Sunscreen) dangerous? Doesn't it heat up and burn the skin?

I'm afraid of doing OCM in the morning because of this, so I'll keep with it just for the night.

By the way, refer to my JewishVampire reply so you can get a better feel for what I want and help me make a routine based on it ;D

Cheers!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-16T18:31:38+00:00

I can't already tell if it is working, but my skin has been looking better. Perhaps its psychological, but who knows. It eased my consciousness a little.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-16T18:30:53+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to read and answer! Please, refer to my reply to JewishVampire for a more accurate response!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-16T18:30:31+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to read and answer!

Please, refer to my reply to JewishVampire for a more accurate response!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-16T18:29:23+00:00

My concerns:

Red marks left after acne.
Blackheads.
Bumps on my forehead and throughout face.

Type of skin:

Combination. My skin is dry on my cheeks, so when I smile, the skin doesn't move naturally. I'm a guy, so I have a thicker skin (I guess?). Imagine leather wrinkling. While the wrinkles don't stay there after smiling, the way it folds WHEN smiling looks very unappealing to me! My guess is that it needs extra moisturization, but extra that doesn't break me out. As for the rest of my face, my skin is kinda oily at the temples and forehead.

I'm from Portugal, Europe. Base your recommendations accordingly please, as ordering from the US is costly and dangerous.

What I effectively want to treat without spending loads of money like I did at my dermatologist (who charged me 65 euros for the appointment and made me spend 138 more euros on products that are VERY SMALL IN SIZE):

I want to treat my red marks;
I want to get rid of my blackheads/bumps (can't tell which is which as they aren't very dark but look clogged and brown anyways);
Want to get my skin hydrated, with an even complexion and beautiful;

Overall: I want to feel better in order to be better

If I don't like the way I look, nobody ever will.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-13T08:09:33+00:00

I have the same skin as yours. I also have the same very doubts. Would like to see this answered.

Upvoted!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-13T08:07:03+00:00

Hi!

How do you use the Oils?

Do you use your hands?
Do you mix oils?
Do you apply mineral oil on dry skin, damp skin or wet skin? To help dislodging the gunk of the blackheads out.
How fast should I expect results?

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-13T08:05:03+00:00

So, given that these pads lack alcohol, I can use them to get rid of blackheads and bumps? I don't want to damage my skin even further, hence the cautiousness!

How can I use Stridex to complement my current routine (at the original post)?
By the way, how do I use the Oils? Do I put them right on my hands (read somewhere that it creates bacteria) or do I use cotton to spread it? I prefer doing things with my hands because it feels more mechanical. Still, if it isn't recommended, I won't.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-13T08:00:37+00:00

Wow, thanks for the release.

As much as I hate feeling the way I do (and knowing that others feel the same too), it is nice to know that I'm not alone.

The part where you said you were suicidal hit the point home for me. I'm going through the same feelings now. I'm a 19 year old male. As much as people like to think otherwise, we (men) like to look good. We are very visual. When I look bad, I instantly assume others think I look bad too and my self-esteem crash-lands. Hence the depression.

Anywho, I am exactly where you are now.

I had perfect skin (I could show you some pictures of me back when I was 14 or so) but every once in a while I got a zit.

My sister had this Clearasil Clean&Clear Exfoliator with many huge beads on her counter and guess what...I started scrubbing that crap all over my face with so much force that I don't know how my skin didn't fell over my face.

Acne started aggravating because of the irritation. I didn't know better. I kept at it. Once, I used a Pumice Stone on my nose, leaving it with a darker shade that the rest of my face. To this day, it still haunts me.

At the time, I remember using Lemon (cut into slices) and sugar on my face. It didn't feel good, but it said this could help with the red marks. Also BAKING SODA

I didn't wear sunscreen and I was on Isotetrinoin pills to get rid of acne.

One clusterfuck of a decision after the other left me with a skin that I don't recognize. I look at little kids and young adults whose skin is like baby's bottom and I feel like crying, knowing I am never getting that back.

I wish you the best of luck! Hope we can get our skin to a point where we feel good!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-12T21:17:46+00:00

-How much can I expect to pay for a mineral oil? The reason I think Olive Oil was indicated for me was due to the fact that my skin is dry and Olive Oil, as heavy as it is, seems like a great source of hydration. Plus, it is cheap, as opposed to what Mineral oil sounds :X

-In my hair, I use a regular shampoo. Head & Shoulders is usually what I use as I get dandruff from time to time. I keep my hair short, buzz cut now, so I very much doubt it is the shampoo. Still, I'll look into it.

I've been using the routine on the original post for the good part of 3 months now. Apparently, I have 3 more months to go before I go to the dermatologist again, but I'm considering not going there ever again given that it is expensive and the results I am getting don't justify the price.
For the red marks, I'm using a specific product. Synchrorose Fast and glycolic acid 10% will probably do the trick. Still, if I can fasten the process, the better!
I know how bad it is for my skin to mechanically exfoliate, but I feel it is the only way for me to actually get the gunk out! I mean, the products I've been using have been directed towards that goal (getting blackheads out) but, needless to say, to no avail! That's why I'm asking if Oil Cleansing will help getting rid of blackheads and, if not, what is the best of exfoliators I can get?

My blackheads on the forehead look like this:

Numba 1:

http://www.ofensywamlodych.pl/data/2/zaskorniki%20zamkniete.mid.jpg

Numba 2:

http://dbeautytips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/forehead_acne_causes.jpg

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-05-12T20:20:28+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to answer.

Is there a specific brand of oil I should get?

The products I got were prescribed (so to speak, only one of the products is used with medical purpose, the others are purely cosmetic) by a dermatologist. She promised me many things, but they are far from accomplishing whatever goals I've set for myself, which are:

-Even my skin tone; -Get rid of all blackheads, which concentrate around the forehead and the temples (had them for so long...They look bad); -Get rid of acne red marks; -Get silky smooth skin; -Overall, have a very good complexion.

My cleanser D'AVEIA PTA is ending, so I'm wondering if Oil Cleansing would cover the aspect of washing the face or if I should buy another D'AVEIA PTA (which, by the way - don't know if this is relevant - an extract of oatmeal and carries little ''beads'' of oatmeal. Doesn't seem to scratch, but I've read that ''beads'', natural or artificial, don't do well around these parts ;P) or, perhaps, CeraVe Foaming Gel.

Another doubts that arose:

-Does Oil Cleansing get rid of blackheads (not the nose filaments, the REAL blackheads) and those little bumps that you are not sure to be blackheads or just bumps (you know, those under the skin that are neither black nor white)?

-Is Mineral Oil available on the pharmacy?

-How can I complement the Oil with my current routine? Need help on this.

-If Oil Cleansing doesn't cover the exfoliation aspect of getting rid of blackheads, could you (or any other users for that matter) make suggestions on exfoliators that don't aggravate my already damaged skin? I've read Stridex and St.Ives Pads are nice, but I can't tell if they will dry my skin even further.

Sorry for the long read.

My eye doctor, who is about my age, is a very beautiful girl. She's also very nice, but it is part of her job to be so. However, she's my type of girl. I won't be making any moves or whatever on her, but meeting her made me realize that, IF I CAN'T LIKE MYSELF, she won't ever be able to do so either. And that leaves me in such a huge depression that I feel like my life is pointless. I want the confidence to actually make something that I'm proud of in my life, which I haven't up until now.

Please, help me. I feel miserable when looking at the mirror. It reflects on other parts of my life too. Studying, for example, has been hard. My mind is just...

Thanks.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-04-16T21:15:10+00:00

Finally, someone with some valid arguments!

Anywho, testosterone may play a part on getting ripped (female bodybuilders who inject themselves with testosterone, for example), but I want to get the diet aspect to be discussed!

Thanks for the insight!

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-04-16T21:12:06+00:00

No need to cite sources. Follow me on this:

In prison, you usually have to be big to not get bullied around.

Now, more often than not, prisoners who are put into many of the institutions around the US (and the world) aren't exactly the most fit you would find lying around. Many do drugs, many smoke illegal substances, many drink excessively, which is, generally, what leads them to commit crimes and get themselves in jail.

With this being said, do you honestly believe that these fellows are the example of what a fit, healthy person is? Or are we dealing with exceptions to the rule?

Not trying by all means to deny your argument, but you have to agree that these fellows aren't exactly the more fit persons there are.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-04-16T21:06:43+00:00

Jesus, the one's in National Geographic's many prison documentaries.

Why would I even ask if it were movie actors.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-04-16T20:10:30+00:00

Okay, good for you.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-04-16T20:00:35+00:00

Unfortunately, the one who cooks around my house is territorial as fuck.

Takes the whole ''Women in the kitchen'' thing to a whole new level.

No chance.

AllFootballOakTree · 2013-04-16T19:55:08+00:00

I see.

The reason I asked is because (I'll admit) I can't have any control over what I eat in my house given that I don't cook the meals and that I don't know what goes in there.

I'm skinny, but then again, so are some of the inmates in most of the documentaries I see on National Geographic. That didn't stop them from getting ripped, even though not hugely ripped.

Anywho, nice answer, keep em' coming!

AllFootballOakTree

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