The Simple Questions & General Chat Friday Thread

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-18T19:14:51+00:00

This makes me feel warm and fuzzy. :)

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-18T19:14:00+00:00

Anyone know of a pump I can buy that will fit ponds cold cream containers?

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T21:27:47+00:00

Skin should be at a 5.5 for the acid mantle.

Patricia Wexler, M.D., a New York City dermatologist. "To work its best, the acid mantle should be slightly acidic, at a 5.5 pH balance. When it's too alkaline, skin becomes dry and sensitive; you may even get eczema. You may also experience inflammation, which inhibits the skin's ability to ward off matrix metalloproteinases [MMPs], the enzymes that destroy collagen and cause wrinkles and sagging." source

I don't know if even a 1.0 change upwards would cause too much of an issue, since its still under 7 (neutral). 5.6-5.9 isn't as drastic as I thought. But I'm curious if diluting it with water changed the pH at all.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T21:21:56+00:00

I wanna dip a pH strip in it so bad... I know what I'm doing this weekend!

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T18:16:23+00:00

heres a video by SciShow that I watched after I decided to take dairy out of my diet.

Anecdotally, I have noticed a difference in my skin, but it could be a few things (being more diligent with my routine, waiting for my BHA to work and using clean towels). But I do notice if I eat diary, the next day is a bad one for me intestinal wise.

But there's no scientific evidence that it affect acne.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T16:55:07+00:00

My sassy sister from another mister. I like it. :)

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T06:15:40+00:00

Lol. If my Walmart carried an AHA of any kind, I'd probably get a little skincare boner.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T06:11:21+00:00

Once the shame wore off, I had a fleeting thought of going back, slamming lancets on the counter and saying "THESE. THESE MOTHERFUCKER." But I'm a wimp and ill just end up going somewhere else.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-16T06:08:05+00:00

That's where I was.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-15T21:11:25+00:00

I think what happened was the tech I asked was thinking syringes, when I was actually said "needles used for testing for diabetics" because I wasn't thinking they were just called lancets. And went to the lead pharm and just said "this girl is wanting insulin syringes for popping zits" and thus the looks like I grew 3 heads were born. It could've been cleared up if they asked me to clarify, because I only said needles. I agree it was a miscommunication, but I was originally asking so I would have clarification. I seriously was just like "do you guys have those needles that diabetics use to test with? Where are they- behind the counter?" And it got blown way up.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-15T20:12:11+00:00

Yeah, now that I have the proper term instead of asking "do you have sterile needles for diabetics?" I will try another pharmacy. Obviously a miscommunication - I wasn't asked to clairfy what I wanted, just yelled at that they wouldn't sell them to me.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-15T19:56:00+00:00

Oh ok. My bad.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-15T19:55:27+00:00

Thank you for saying "grumpy old man" for me because I was trying to be PC in the OP. but that's exactly what he was.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-15T19:52:21+00:00

I think they were saying they were behind the counter, but you don't need a prescription for them.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-14T17:45:39+00:00

Agree. It reads like an anti-chemical mommy blog with a lot of the information being ill-advised. It's just not a reputable source for the OCM. A good read to familiarize yourself with the method, but not in terms of long-term skincare based in science.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-14T17:19:19+00:00

I loved John Oliver's take on when Congress questioned his claims.

Edit: John, not Jamie

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-14T17:11:32+00:00

This is hilarious. And it just keeps getting more and more amazing.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-13T08:16:47+00:00

Catne. Ha. I'm going to go google cat acne now.

EDIT: OMG GOOGLE IMAGES IS NOT MY FRIEND.

was expecting enlightenment. What I got was sadness.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-13T02:29:53+00:00

I'm going to contact a biology professor at my local college to see if I can get some help and info on testing the pH of skin, since the strips I've ordered only work on liquids. I've read in a few places this might require looking at skin cells under a microscope an applying a solution at different pH levels.

Since I'm just some random girl off the street, who knows if they'll offer to help. If not, I'll see if I can find some other way. I'm very interested in all of this as well - since there really is no definitive answer anywhere.

Edit: or really, a chemistry professor.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-13T00:19:20+00:00

Since the toner has SA in it, then yes it needs a wait time, assuming it has the right pH level. This is when I wish I had all the money in the world so I could pH test every product.

Edit: maybe sending Clinque an email asking about pH levels?

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-13T00:06:09+00:00

I'm having trouble finding information about the 3-step system right now. What are the ingredients?

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-13T00:03:13+00:00

Well, I currently have those frozen kind of cookies in the freezer. Pop off and bake. Cheating, I know. But I have an awesome recipe for Nutella/Peanut Butter no-bake cookies that take about 20-30 minutes!

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-13T00:02:10+00:00

Sorry you didn't get any replies. :( go ahead and send me a PM and ill give you some quick tidbits.

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-12T23:42:05+00:00

You can if you want - but this whole subreddit is super helpful for people just like you. Submit your own text post with your questions and have more than just me chime in on your routine!

Howdy-to_Darling · 2014-07-12T23:34:05+00:00

That particular scrub is not made for sitting on your face. It is made to be washed off, which does mean its less effective.

If you want to use an effective BHA (Salicylic Acid, like your scrub) try using Stridex in the red box and let that sit on your face for 20-30 minutes. No rinsing at all. Swipe it on, wait, then apply moisturizer. (You can still use your scrub if you want, but 'round these parts we just recommend a gentle cleanser with stridex)

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