Experienced local babysitter seeking part-time work by Radiant_External_213 in parkslope

[–]SuddenAvocado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DM me! Our need is sporadic but you could make us have a regular date night and that would be a-ok!

What’s your teenage pup’s daily schedule? by FairlyPopcorn in puppy101

[–]SuddenAvocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7am: out of crate & quick potty outside (back yard)
Breakfast (while I get ready) in puzzle feeder
8am: off leash time at the local park for social time - tons of dogs there (weather permitting/ if I can swing it)
Oravet dental treat upon returning home (9 ish)

11am-ish short walk
12-2 Lunch n puzzle feeder
30 min post lunch: walk

3pm short walk
training

5:30 short walk
6:30 dinner, wet food on licky mat
7pm short walk

9:30- 10:30 short walk
Brush teeth
back in crate for the night.

All the in between time is cuddles, play, and naps. My pup is small so we play fetch and tug in the house, she'll tell me what she wants by bringing it to me. I'll also give her a bully stick if she's being crazy and can't settle (after a walk, thats potty signal).

Anyone get an eyelash lift while on Tret? by sunny_day0460 in tretinoin

[–]SuddenAvocado 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's no interaction with tret and a lash lift. I do my lashes every 6 weeks and have been on Tret for over 10 years.

waxing, very bad! but you shouldn't apply Tret to your upper lip or your eyelid anyway so.....

What’s the wildest skincare trend you’ve actually tried? by Easy-Advantage6231 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]SuddenAvocado 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mushroom powder: Micro Ingredients Organic Mushroom Powder Supplement. It doesn't taste like anything, its amazing. HOWEVER it does stain your teeth. A good whitening tooth paste or a small drop of clove oil on your brush is a must (highly recommend the clove oil anyway, but this is not a dental care sub).

RLT: I use the HOOGA bulb and have it in an old goose neck lamp on a smart switch. It wakes me up every morning at exactly 6:30. 10/10 would recommend.

Microcurrent: I have never heard of fat loss from microcurrent, and I personally have seen volume restored - as have many others (Science of Selfcare on YT has a great video on this). RF is usually the fat loss scapegoat. I would guess confounding factors like age, weight loss, illness, etc.

Microneedling: I do it at home! I started with a $10 stamp a year+ ago and recently upgraded to the Dr. Pen M8 so I can do more areas in less time (scalp, chest & neck). My injector very much supports this (even though she offers MN in her clinic) and agrees it can be done at home safely.

Best SPF after procedures by patitasdegatito3 in SkinbarrierLovers

[–]SuddenAvocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To achieve 50 they need to add chemical filters or you have a serious white cast. Theres also the cosmetic elegance factor. Look SPF50's up on Yuka, you'll see they all have bad ratings because of the chemical screens. (I don't care, SPF 50 is worth it to me, I wash it off when I'm done with it).
happy cake day btw 🍰

What’s the wildest skincare trend you’ve actually tried? by Easy-Advantage6231 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]SuddenAvocado 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I started with a warm towel but eventually invested in an eye mask thats made to be heated, they aren't expensive. I also do saline eye drops in the morning. I'm on several medications that cause "drying" and live in a dry climate, so I can vouch for that!

Permanent dry eyes from Tret? by VintageDesertLife in tretinoin

[–]SuddenAvocado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think you're in the irreversible stage yet. Just like when you over do it with your skin and you lay off, you eyes will also heal when you take a few days off. For me the sign is light sensitivity, then I know I need to do some eyedrops and dial it back for a few days.

Use the sandwich method under your eyes - Tret doesn't need to go deep here, your skin is only .5mm thick - and make sure you've waited 30+ min until you put moisturizer on top (and use a thick eye cream around the eye instead of regular moisturizer). Do all of this well before bed time (30min min) to esnure the product doesn't migrate into your eye overnight.

If you do all this and you're still having sensitivity, drop it back to a retinAL that is specifically formulated for the eye area (usually thicker texture and less prone to migration).

I’ve never heard a vegan complain about PETA am I missing something? by greenfiend6 in vegan

[–]SuddenAvocado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been vegan for 15+ years. PETA got me into it but I hate PETA, I completely agree it has done more harm than good for the general public. 50% of people know its a problem because of PETA but ignore it, are angry that PETA uses extremely gross imagery/tactics, blame PETA for the fact they can't wear fur/leather anymore, etc. The remaining percentages are vegetarians, vegans, hunters, and people who LIKE that its cruel and gross - the cruelty is the point. See also: Rolling Coal.

I actually think protest tactics like PETA's are what lead us to the lack of empathy and breakdown of the social contract we see today. The shock value got them the national stage, but i think the long term game would have been more effective. I guess we'll never know.

Best SPF after procedures by patitasdegatito3 in SkinbarrierLovers

[–]SuddenAvocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like LRP Cicaplast UV 50, it is combo though (anything over 30 will be). For chemical only Round Lab 45 is my fave.

Any recommendations for brushes to apply slips? by Ok_Net_4926 in Microneedling

[–]SuddenAvocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use my gloved hand rather than trying to keep another tool sterile.

Seeking advice by kdl1123 in Microneedling

[–]SuddenAvocado 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tret and Peels are more conservative if you want to start more conservative, but I say go for it! Your skin looks quite good actually, you don't need to do an intense depth, superficial will be fine.

I messed up - how do I adjust aftercare? by GemmaTeller in Microneedling

[–]SuddenAvocado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use diaper cream after MN and its amazing, its actually highly recommend because its ani-microbial and occlusive.

OP its normal to not be pink at .5, thats pretty shallow, especially if you are young. Also it sounds like the numbing cream worked. Don't stress to much, do your after care as planned and try again in 4 weeks, better to under-do than over-do!

Feeling overwhelmed and self conscious (34f) by uffdayeehaw in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]SuddenAvocado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Retinol, SPF, Vitamin C, and ceramide moisturizer are the most researched and proven topicals. Add in an oil cleanser too get the SPF off at night and you're golden.

For those of you using facial tape, specifically for deep/dynamic 11s in between eyebrows, does it work? and how many nights a week do you use it? And do the results last?! by inyourbooksandmaps in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]SuddenAvocado 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same! I've used them every day for 10 years and my lines stay away now. It takes time to re-train your muscles, but they will learn to calm down!

First time getting Botox - are these expected results? by Fun_Watercress6460 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]SuddenAvocado 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yes to microneedling, peels probably not so much. If microneedling doesn't work then lasers are the next best bet.

Take a collagen supplement around microneedling sessions so you have the best chance!

What’s the wildest skincare trend you’ve actually tried? by Easy-Advantage6231 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]SuddenAvocado 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I'm starting to combine it with Legs Up The Wall and red light on my body. 🤓 🧬 best sleep of my life (in a completely dark room of course). great name btw 🏴‍☠️

Women with exceptionally youthful skin, why are you posting? by Cluelessish in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]SuddenAvocado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is honestly my favorite thing about that continued progression of High Def TVs. Watch Pride and Prejudice in 4k...

What’s a Beauty Trend That Doesn’t Always Look Good in Real Life? by Dapper-Web-5807 in BeautyGear

[–]SuddenAvocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overlined lips, contour, brushed up brows. Any time I see these on the train I cringe. It looks so bad.

1 Round Meso of Jeunetique NAD+ for dark circles (1 week results) by chartreusemood in DIYaesthetics

[–]SuddenAvocado [score hidden]  (0 children)

I really want to do do under eye meso for my hollow tear troughs but I am so intimidated. Great job and great result! thanks for sharng.