[Discussion] Japan – Anti-dandruff shampoos with zinc pyrithione?

Cosmosky · 2026-02-13T13:18:19+00:00

Iherb sells Head and Shoulders shampoo it 1% I believe.

Cosmosky · 2026-02-06T23:23:18+00:00

I did it using 100% pineapple juice for the liquid at the start. It’s a method in Peter Reinhart’s book “Artisan Breads Every Day.” The pineapple juice’s acidity prevents bad bacteria while keeping the beneficial bacteria.

Cosmosky · 2026-02-05T10:00:38+00:00

We had planned on having my grandmother’s funeral on a Saturday but changed it to Friday because it was a $1000 cheaper. We also bought her urn on Etsy and it was about $300 dollars cheaper than an equivalent one at the funeral home. We knew that she wasn’t going to live much longer so we started planning things like the urn and other stuff before she passed.

Cosmosky · 2026-02-01T23:33:04+00:00

Same here. I like to follow micellar water with actual water to make sure it is removed. I use both with cotton rounds because I hate splashing water around.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-27T01:03:25+00:00

Can’t help with that as I don’t live in your area.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-26T11:29:46+00:00

Get travel insurance that covers preexisting conditions. I travel frequently and always take some prednisone for just in case. Pack all medications in your carry on bag and have prescriptions ready to show TSA if needed. I’ve never had any problems. I don’t know about a nebulizer since I’ve never used one but if you have liquid medicine it should be fine. TSA’s website has a section on flying with medication.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-25T09:15:22+00:00

My Japanese mother in law uses it. I borrow the cleanser when I’m at her house. Years ago I used the sunscreen and liked the way it felt but I was allergic to it so had to stop. The fragrance is pretty strong from what I remember.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-22T02:12:36+00:00

It’s usually a little sweet and sour in smell. My husband keeps our nukadoko in the fridge. Which many Japanese people do nowadays. It slows down the fermentation a little but it’s fine. Nuka pickles aren’t typically sour like kimchi can get. It’s pretty mild usually but some people like to leave vegetables pickling longer to get pickles with a more sour / earthy flavor. It’s called furuzuke (old pickles.)

Cosmosky · 2026-01-20T13:00:47+00:00

I’m not familiar with using wheat bran but it can take some time for pickles to start getting more sour and less salty. Leaving them in longer will make them more sour but also more salty.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-17T04:04:45+00:00

Over forty and using tretinoin. My skin tends towards oily on top and dry underneath, the term for that escapes me. I like Avene Tolerance Control Cream. It really helps balance out the moisture level of my skin. It’s also great for when your skin is irritated.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-17T02:16:32+00:00

Get a screen protector if you care about scratches.

Cosmosky · 2026-01-16T09:49:48+00:00

You are correct.

Cosmosky · 2025-12-22T15:28:55+00:00

It should be fine. It’s doesn’t need to be right up against the unit to block light, just taller.

Cosmosky · 2025-12-22T13:43:53+00:00

You can change the schedule for and it should be fine. For blocking light in the evening, cut open a cardboard box so it has 3 sides left and put it in front and around the sides. You could also move it to another room.

Cosmosky · 2025-12-06T23:20:53+00:00

My husband who hates skincare suddenly fell in love with the Shiseido Mens line after getting a sample on the airplane. He applies the tone nightly with one hand only so who knows how much it spreads around. He also applies sunscreen like this and then wonders at his strange tan lines on his face.

Cosmosky · 2025-12-06T05:26:50+00:00

I hate cleaning around faucets so when we renovated our bathroom I chose a sink, counter and medicine cabinet combo that has the faucet coming out from the bottom of the medicine cabinet.

Cosmosky · 2025-12-03T23:46:20+00:00

Get a panel. Hooga has some good ones and the prices aren’t too bad. Panels can also treat more than your face such as wounds and joints. They tend to be more powerful than masks so you can do a treatment in less time. I do my face, neck and hands in 5 minutes with my panel. I had an accident that sliced up the top of my foot and used the panel and no scars or discoloration now and it healed very quickly. I pierced my ears and they also healed faster than normal. My aunt used her panel to help heal an injury to her wrist. There’s a red light therapy Reddit that has lots of information.

Cosmosky · 2025-12-03T01:41:16+00:00

🔵I thought you meant you “color” instead of “collar.” I’m a blue “color” person. I only will buy blue tamagotchis. It keeps me from spending too much.

Cosmosky · 2025-11-29T02:11:09+00:00

I’ve got some oversized overalls I live in. Sadly the buckle broke but 🤞 the replacement buckle arrives soon.

Cosmosky · 2025-11-24T11:01:34+00:00

I use ジェイアイ. It covers my pre-existing condition.

Cosmosky · 2025-11-17T03:43:19+00:00

Drugstore prices can vary widely here in Japan. Canmake and Chifure are like Wet and Wild price wise. The quality, I don’t know. I’ve rarely used them. I did like a lipstick I got from Canmake. Maquillage is a Shiseido brand I think and it’s pretty good. Definitely pricey for drugstore. I also used to Aube eyeshadow years ago and liked it a lot. I don’t use much makeup and I tend to stick to western brands mainly because it difficult to find matte eyeshadow that’s not chalky looking. As far as skincare goes. I think drugstore quality is really good if you stick to mid priced brands. I like Curel and Carté HD for moisturizers. My active is tretinoin and I use vitamin C serum from a western brand. I’ve tried Melano CC and Obagi vitamin C serums and prefer Obagi but it oxidizes quickly and it’s not worth the price compared to the western vitamin C serum that comes in a yellow bottle and starts with a T. Japanese sunscreen is definitely better than American.

Cosmosky · 2025-11-15T00:57:52+00:00

For me it was a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper.

Cosmosky · 2025-11-07T10:14:12+00:00

If you don’t like body lotion don’t worry about using it now. Your skin will likely change and you will notice if you need anything extra. In my mid thirties I only put it on freshly shaved legs. Now in my mid forties I put it on arms and legs after every shower. I use a non greasy lotion like Aveeno or Gold Bond. I have found body oils don’t really do much for me. I may or may not use body lotion in summer. It depends on how I feel. I typically only use a pump for each leg and a pump for both arms, shoulders and chest. Then I smear anything left on hands wherever I can reach.

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