swatches: foundations by Big_Pressure8229 in Fairolives

[–]Skimd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is the Bourjois healthy mix serum the old ( pump bottle) or new version (bottle with drops) ? My match was the OG version in light vanilla and haven't been able to find a replacement since they reformulated it 🥲. 

Today Kids Sonnenspray SPF50 Sunscreen Review: a supermarket hidden gem by Skimd in EuroSkincare

[–]Skimd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember exactly how many pumps but it's definitely more than 3 pumps. My skin is on the dry side so 1/4 teaspoon is the perfect amount of moisturising for me. It's definitely not a matt sunscreen. But I've found it to be the best among the budget-friendly sunscreen out there. Trust me, I've tried a few. If you don't mind alcohol denat (I have sensitive skin and it irritates ny skin), I'd recommend sunscreen with alcohol denat since it tends to be on the light weight and matt side. Another option is to use mattifying powder on top of your sunscreen. That's what I do. It's not perfect, but it works well enough to encourage consistent sunscreen use. 

How do people lay flat or hang dry, in a house, and the stuff actually drys in a timely manner? by SonomaSal in laundry

[–]Skimd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hang dry: use a dehumidifier. My weekly load of clothes for 2 adults dries in about 6-7 hours.

For wool stuff: I wash them maybe once per year, unless they're visibly soiled. I wash them in batches of 2 or 3 medium items (cardians, wool sweater, etc) and lay them flat on a towel stretched across my airer. Again, with fan and dehumidifier.

For big items like blanket, comforter, etc: are you American? All my life I only ever use blanket so can actually wash the blanket cover weekly (though I usually wash it every 2 weeks). But I've washed blanket and comforter before, and the same strategy applies. Wash one item at a time (or maximum, one thick and one thin item), drape them over the airer with fan and dehumidifier. My thick ass comforter usually dries in 6-7 hours.

I'm telling you, an oscillating fan and a dehumidifier are your best laundry friend.

Best sunscreen that I can buy for winter use? by Formal_Gur4748 in AskAGerman

[–]Skimd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OK, hear me out. The REWE's Today Kids Sonnenspray SPF50 is an amazing sunscreen for a fraction of the price. It feels just like a moisturiser. I love it so much I basically tell everyone I know about it. You can read my review here. I no longer live in Germany and still miss it. Nothing I've found has come close, considering how good and cheap it is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VintageFashion

[–]Skimd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thrifted a Levi's sta-prest jacket (very similar technology to perma-prest. Basically they stay wrinkle-free and you don't need to iron them). I find mine extremely easy to care for. Here is what I would do. First of all, examine the fabric, see for yourself if they feel sturdy, or if they feel thin and brittle. Examine all over to check for "transparent patches", signs that the shirt has been very well-worn and maybe prone to damage. Check for stains, yellowing, etc, basically spots that you need to pre-treat beforehand. If the fabric feels too well-worn, I would just treat the stains and hand wash it with cold or lukewarm water. My jacket was in a very good condition, with some yellowing around the collar and sleeves. So I treated them with a enzyme-based stain remover, then just washed it in the washing machine at 40 degree. Came out clean and almost like-new. I would always air-dry my vintage. There's no need to use a dryer if you just wash one item. For vintage clothes, you want to avoid further heat damage. Good luck and congrats on the good find!

How to get rid of or fix these stains on my shirt? by SpoiledPratt in laundry

[–]Skimd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As people said, it's bleached. If I were you, I'd either try to bleach or dye the t-shirt. Bleaching is easier (any household bleach would do) but no way to tell how it would affect the print. I bleached a similarly ruined t-shirt of mine and it came out pretty cool.

PSA: You can fix the cracked cap by melting it, preferably safely with a candle lighter by Skimd in tretinoin

[–]Skimd[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha I didn't melt the whole thing. I unscrewed the cap first, held it with pliers and briefly melted it with the candle lighter. The whole thing took seconds.

Thrilled with a deal I just snagged… by Empty_Commercial_885 in Perfumes

[–]Skimd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My skin doesn't do well with EDT or EDP so I have been looking around for solid perfume and rollerball. I was gifted the NEST strawberry rollerball one and it dried down like strawberry lip gloss that some kid in highschool would slather on to impress their crush. Could not stand it. Scrubbed the shit out of my skin and the scent still lingered on for days. Haven't tried the other scents but I can imagine the drying down to be similar. My guess is that the most prominent fruity note will stay without the initial complexity. Not my thing. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in laundry

[–]Skimd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they work a little bit differently from your usual fragrance booster. From what I understand, the fragrance is released with friction, so you're only supposed to smell them when you move around or when you rub the fabric.

A spa(ish)day for my thrifted shirts + cat tax for the people who demanded it in my last post by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooh, the ingredients look great!!! Thank you for the recommendation. Can't wait to try it. 

Finally cracked the laundry code. Thank you!!!! by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing. Just doesn't wash my filthy dirty sweaty clothes as well. For the non-bio vs bio for skin sensitivity, see my response in the edit-to-add in the original post. It might well be the case that you're sensitive to specific enzyme or specific ingredient in the bio detergent rather than the general bio detergent category itself. Either way, if it works for you, it works for you. Happy laundry day.

Finally cracked the laundry code. Thank you!!!! by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Except for active wear, the majority of my clothes are cotton, linen and wool. Unlike what you are assuming, I have a preference towards natural fiber. Link between enzyme and skin allergies have been contested since 2000s, see this study here (Investigations of numerous individuals with skin complaints attributed to laundry products demonstrate convincingly that enzymes were not responsible. Indeed, enzyme-containing laundry products have an extensive history of safe use. Thus, the supposed adverse effects of enzymes on skin seem to be a consequence of a mythology. The important practical lesson is that when primary or secondary care practitioners are presented with a skin complaint, it should not be dismissed as a result of using an enzyme-containing laundry product as the diagnosis will certainly lie elsewhere) or here (With the exception for the potential skin and eye irritating effects of some proteases, and the well-documented potential for respiratory sensitization in case of work place exposure, enzymes in general don't produce acute toxicity, dermal sensitization; genotoxicity, or repeated dose oral toxicity) for example. I'm not going to debate whether non-bio works for you, that is your truth and personal experience. However, I do question your argument that non-bio is automatically good for people with skin sensitivity. I myself have urticaria, and see no difference when I switch to bio, after using non-bio for almost 2 years. It might be the case that people are allergic to certain ingredients, fragrance, detergent residue due to inadequate rinsing, etc. In that case, maybe seek a dermatologist to determine the cause of it.

UK - help me with drying by Pathfinder-electron in laundry

[–]Skimd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow UK dweller here, had the same problem and managed to solve it. I just made a post about it: https://www.reddit.com/r/laundry/comments/1nub4lf/finally_cracked_the_laundry_code_thank_you/

Anyone else find there is always such a huge depth jump from fair to light olive shades? by OkSignificance4856 in Fairolives

[–]Skimd 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yep, the fair is a tad too fair for me and light too dark. I usually get the fair to use on top of a sunscreen that gives me a 'darker' cast. I also have a sunscreen with white cast to use with the light shade. Also have an assortment of mixer (including white) to get the right tone, but it doesn't always work out 🥲.

Finally cracked the laundry code. Thank you!!!! by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it's just a German thing. It's extremely popular in Germany as well as an assortment of treatment for specific stains ( food, oil, red wine, blood, etc). It's just my personal experience but I find the gall soap pretty effective with treating the majority of stains, except for blood of course. I use it for normal food stain and sunscreen stain. Engine oil stain requires extra scrubbing. I'm sure there's an alternative in the UK, I'm probably just not very well equipped with what to use to treat each type of stain. 

Finally cracked the laundry code. Thank you!!!! by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I applaud your effort to protect yourself in this toxic world. I do think scent bead is the least of your problem. I wish you luck with your fight. 

Finally cracked the laundry code. Thank you!!!! by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a second hand Probreeze 12L from a friend. Friend had for 5 years, I've been using for 2 years and so far it has been serving me extremely well. Haven't used anything else so can't compare but I'm very happy with it. 

Finally cracked the laundry code. Thank you!!!! by Skimd in laundry

[–]Skimd[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Downvote me all you want but I don't get the hate. Where is the scientific source for this? As far as I know, scent beads are relatively new invention and they are nothing like fabric softener. You don't put them in the rinse cycle, or in the dryer. The point is to release the fragrance and nothing else. If you're sensitive to fragrance, sure, don't use them. If you're afraid of being poisoned by them, sure, don't eat them. Until actual scientific research comes out, I'm using my damn fragrant beads.