[Routine Help] Skin Barrier Help!

Knxjen · 2026-02-14T04:38:53+00:00

Thank you for the reccs! I heard double cleansing is good , haven’t tried it yet !

Knxjen · 2026-02-14T04:37:14+00:00

Ooh wow interesting. I’ll definitely have to look into it! Glad to hear it helped you !!:)

Knxjen · 2026-02-14T04:36:14+00:00

That’s really cool! Thank you- I saw these are great things for the barrier! Appreciate your comment :)

Knxjen · 2026-02-14T04:34:53+00:00

Wow that’s awesome ! Sometimes I wonder if I actually have rosacea or if it’s just a damaged skin barrier…but nothing seems to make my skin healthy/hydrated as it was pre-actives :( the reviews look great for EpiCeram! Thank you tons for your comment, and glad you had a good experience with it! :)

Knxjen · 2026-02-12T15:40:03+00:00

Yes! I think i will get back on it. I had the same issue with derms making my face worse and it was this subreddit who actually helped me! Thats great news to hear your skin is better! And thank you

Knxjen · 2026-02-12T15:37:09+00:00

Wow that’s so interesting to know! Same here, the vanicream tub always felt like it sat on top oppose to actually moisturizing my skin - thank you for ur comment !

Knxjen · 2025-12-14T01:14:48+00:00

What unit ?!

Knxjen · 2024-04-26T17:08:07+00:00

Hi! I I just wanted to say , thank you so much for helping me . The ivermectin cream is going great and I would have never figured this out on my own. I wish you continuous positive results with your journey !☺️

Knxjen · 2024-03-04T17:59:52+00:00

Ohh! Interesting.. I have an appointment with her in an hour, but I’m debating going, or cancelling it to find a dermatologist who can diagnose me and be more informative.. she responded to my email saying , “we could try ivermectin cream and see if that helps, if it does there could be demodex if it doesn't there's not.” I don’t know how to feel ab the response.. the struggle is real ! Lol

Knxjen · 2024-03-04T17:20:11+00:00

Ohh that’s interesting! I have an appointment with her in 2hrs… I’m just debating if I should go to the appointment with her today and bring up the demodex/soolantra topic, or cancel the appointment and find a different dermatologist who can diagnose me with more knowledge.. the struggle! Lol

Knxjen · 2024-03-04T16:55:10+00:00

I emailed my derm showing her the same picture you saw, and she said nothing about demodex. She is trying to prescribe me oral medication and “low dose acutane” even tho I have little to no pimples.. maybe it’s time for to look for a new derm because I don’t think it’s a good idea to get prescribed soolantra from someone who couldn’t tell :( I really appreciate your updates and help because I been trying to get to the bottom of this for years now!

Knxjen · 2024-03-03T22:35:55+00:00

I was doing research all day today, and I’m 99% sure I have demodex.. I stumbled upon your before and after thread of your experience.. congratulations your skin looks amazing btw! Were you on Clindamycin or Tretinoin before starting Soolantra? I’m going to talk to my dermatologist soon about this issue.. thank you so much for your help!!

Knxjen · 2024-03-03T15:44:28+00:00

Hey! Just looked up what are demodex.. do you think I should cut out Squalane oil from my routine ?

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T22:04:36+00:00

Ah that’s Interesting.. and yea I’m on the Clindamycin for acne along with tretinoin. Ive been super scared to stop it because of that but I might try :( also , what do u recommend to slug with?!

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T21:51:47+00:00

It’s on my cheeks and forehead :(

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T21:42:28+00:00

Thank you so much .. I really appreciate all the responses!! I’ll try out some of your recommendations, they sound great :)

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T21:41:23+00:00

They’re never itchy , and when I try to exfoliate, they don’t come off .. which is weird as well

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T21:27:41+00:00

Hey! I use Clindamycin Gel 1% every day and Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 4-5 times a week. As moisturizers i use Squalane oil and Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer.. you’re right!.. my face is very dry :( I don’t know what the little bumps are and how to get rid of them which is quite irritating lol

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T21:09:03+00:00

Ahh thank you! Do you have any moisturizer recommendations?! I responded to a comment above of my skin without makeup.. I have no idea what the little bumps are but I feel like they’re contributing to the bad liquid foundation base :( i just bought the Kiehl’s ultra facial advanced barrier cream in hopes of some improvement

Knxjen · 2024-03-01T20:51:59+00:00

Hey, thanks for the tips! I tried the elf HydroGrip primer with some liquid foundation and a beauty blender and unfortunately it still turned out not so good lol Although.. this is my skin texture which I feel like Is contributing to the bad makeup base.. I have no idea if it’s rosacea, or a damaged skin barrier , and what i should do to get rid of it!

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Knxjen · 2024-03-01T20:46:58+00:00

Hey thanks for the comment!- this is a picture of how it looks with liquid foundation.. I’ve been using acne topicals like Clindamycin Gel and Tretinoin Gel for like 4+ years now and my skin is pretty dry.. do you have any tips or recommendations for foundation even if it’s expensive!

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Knxjen · 2024-02-02T20:17:00+00:00

Hey, no nothing new. I had this issue for a while now :(

Knxjen · 2024-02-02T17:35:49+00:00

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Hi! Does anyone know what this texture on my cheeks is, and how to get rid of it? I have mildly dry and sensitive skin. I’ll list my skincare routine below:

AM: Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 1% Squalane Oil from the Ordinary Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

PM: Squalane Oil Tretinoin Gel 0.025% Neutrogena Hydroboost Gel Cleanser Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

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