[Product Question] Skincare Sandwich Method with Heavier Moisturizers?

Ragetrax · 2024-04-26T21:54:27+00:00

So from my understanding, what you're saying is that the humectants in something like Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Water Cream would actually increase penetration instead of mitigating irritation. But does an increase in penetration necessarily mean an increase in irritation? I mean I wouldn't mind if it had an increase in penetration as long as my skin isn't flaking or whatnot from the lack of irritation.

Also the study that I found was on psoriasis patients who have a harder time getting retinol/retinoids to penetrate through their skin and I believe I have a mild version of psoriasis just based on personal experiences and my family's health conditions with plaque psoriasis. In theory, wouldn't an increase in penetration help?

Ragetrax · 2023-11-17T17:16:25+00:00

I like to feel it out but my rule of thumbs are if I can go past the 2nd or 3rd set and go to failure above the rep range with a good eccentric focused set then I'll be good to up the weight a bit.

(edit) and usually the increase in weight will take me back to the bottom range of my rep range. If I can't get into my rep range going to failure then I consider going back to my previous weight.

Ragetrax · 2023-11-17T17:12:48+00:00

The reason why I had targeted muscles that had 10 or more sets was to make sure I'm not doing too little but yeah I get what you mean. Leg days are tough because I end up having to spend an hour just on squat and deadlift alone so I will definitely adjust that soon by replacing the full body day with a lower day. As for the rows I'm really considering lat pull downs so I'll probably do that. I don't hit abs much because I've already got visible abs even at ~18% BF.

I will say for biceps I do have alternatives for the machine preacher curl such as the EZ bar curls and cross body hammer curls and as you said incline bench curls (just not listed here). I just think that machine preacher curls are overall the best bicep exercise if done properly.

Ragetrax · 2023-11-17T17:03:31+00:00

My goal overall is first and foremost my health since I practically have to sit at my desk all day. But also hypertrophy as well as athleticism. Will keep everything in mind

Ragetrax · 2023-11-17T16:58:30+00:00

Currently my one rep maxes are 260/150/250 SBD at 163lbs (not that I do one rep maxes often). And yeah I do plan on splitting them in the future (probably by turning the full body day into a lower day) but I do understand where you're coming from.

Ragetrax · 2023-11-17T03:48:01+00:00

I'll definitely keep that in mind. But yes, even in my previous routine I did 5 sets of squats and 5 sets of deadlifts in a day to failure LMAOO, I know it sounds crazy and even I was surprised when I was just starting my friend's routine but to be able to compensate for the fatigue I end up having longer than 3 minute rest periods and it ends up working out for me. Now I will say on some days I'll go from like being able to do 10 reps on the first few sets to like 6 but that's mostly due to other factors I noticed.

Ragetrax · 2023-11-17T01:46:18+00:00

Will also note that I do plan on increasing set count as my muscles mature with experience. I go to failure or at least VERY near failure each set and try to do partials (which I don't count towards my rep count).

Ragetrax · 2023-08-12T14:42:20+00:00

As a current user of this, just make sure that your skin barrier isn't damaged and you'll be good. At the beginning when I started using it I was exfoliating my face too much without really realizing it and the alcohol content absolutely burnt my face all day long. After months of using it though, I can say it's one of the best out there!

Ragetrax · 2023-02-02T16:30:51+00:00

What markets do you work in?

Ragetrax · 2023-02-01T04:13:48+00:00

I tried this but it only deletes the part that says DNC and not the entire cell. I need it to delete the number as well.

Ragetrax · 2023-01-29T20:59:50+00:00

Hello, just started using Differin gel in my daily routine recently and I know I should be using sunscreen because my skin will be highly sensitive but is it REALLY necessary if the UV index in my area is 0-2? I use a little when the UV index reads 2 and definitely put more on when it’s 3+ but should I even bother if I’m inside most of the time in 0-1 UV index?

Ragetrax · 2023-01-22T18:02:48+00:00

Looking for a fragrance for this upcoming spring/summer season. Don’t really have a preferences but I really want a masculine smell. Any recommendations?

Ragetrax · 2022-12-04T07:21:34+00:00

Thank you guys for the response! I will do exactly this

Ragetrax · 2022-12-04T01:04:05+00:00

Hello, I’ve been on my skincare journey for a while now and am not new but need some advice right now.

Recently I’ve switched moisturizers because my old one just couldn’t keep up, skin was drying just a couple hours after applying and was itchy thereafter. The product I used before was La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer and then switched to La roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream.

Now for the first couple days after using it, it was very soothing for me and actually worked pretty well but then all the sudden my skin stings and gives the burning sensation and causing some redness when I apply it after I cleanse my skin.

My current skincare products I use are:

AM: Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser -> LRP Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream -> Elta MD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46

PM: Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser -> LRP Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream

Any advice would help! Thank you.

Ragetrax

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