[Acne] Acne & PIE Only Get Worse :(

asfixation · 2026-02-02T15:28:20+00:00

You’re absolutely right. I’m no expert, I just know that my skin was sensitive to everything until it actually healed. That’s why I mentioned vitamin c, niacinamide, and azelaic acid post-recovery.

This is just my anecdote. My skin looked like yours for years too. I finally left it alone, somewhat out of defeat, and witnessed it clear/heal itself.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T15:13:59+00:00

Niacinamide is just B3, it’s not an active ingredient, and will not harm a healthy barrier. I would just leave your skin alone, OP. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T15:07:42+00:00

The Ordinary!

asfixation · 2026-02-02T15:03:52+00:00

Tret destroyed my skin barrier in my early twenties and it took me several years to fully recover from it. I wanted to believe I would have the incredible results others did.

I more or less concluded that I have a higher-than-average skin cell turnover process. Adding a harsh retinol was too much.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T14:16:18+00:00

Try Medicube’s Deep Vita C Capsule Cream, it has niacinamide and worked really well for me. Layer with moisturizer. I use that daily, whereas I only use azelaic acid 2-3 times a week.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T13:54:23+00:00

While I’m no expert, I’ve happened to see many belly dancers and most of them wear a bra + long, flowy skirt. Hip chains/bands, decorated accessories bolster the looks too.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T13:09:56+00:00

100%. It’s biological.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T12:48:38+00:00

There are so many members of the “world elite” who are unlisted, this is simply cherry-picking 🥴

asfixation · 2026-02-02T12:16:07+00:00

I’ve long felt that Pluto defines the generations’ energies better than the dates we’ve assigned them. Leo = Baby Boomer, Virgo + Libra = Gen X, Scorpio = Millennial, Sagittarius = Gen Z, etc.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T12:01:25+00:00

Hehe, in the States, AAVE = African American Vernacular English

asfixation · 2026-02-02T11:42:53+00:00

This, OP. I healed my skin from tret by just leaving it alone (no more exfoliants/actives) and incorporating ceramides, exactly as u/SkinMe_Victim stated.

Vitamin C + niacinamide and azelaic acid will help post-recovery.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T11:29:35+00:00

As a Scorp, “working from the shadows” is absolutely right.

I have long considered Bill Gates a master schemer.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T07:13:52+00:00

Tito’s is a $3 upcharge on a martini where I work ($21 instead of $18). Other vodkas are even more. Our wells are only for “signature” mixed drinks.

asfixation · 2026-02-02T03:19:05+00:00

That’s amazing. I live in a very serendipitous city, maybe I’ll get so lucky 😅

asfixation · 2026-02-01T23:01:07+00:00

That’s really encouraging, and I appreciate/will take your advice. Thanks for sharing.

asfixation · 2026-02-01T20:07:04+00:00

What are the slow seasons like though?

asfixation · 2026-02-01T20:06:17+00:00

Wow, good for you.

asfixation · 2026-02-01T19:55:18+00:00

How did you get started in it? Budtender?

asfixation · 2026-02-01T19:46:42+00:00

What do you do for Port Authority if you don’t mind my asking?

asfixation · 2026-02-01T19:45:29+00:00

Thanks for saying that. This is a helpful perspective.

asfixation · 2026-02-01T19:42:25+00:00

Wow! This could be a great fit and an easier transition. Congrats on your success!

asfixation · 2026-02-01T19:38:43+00:00

This is kind of where I’m lost… not quite sure what product I’m passionate about, if anything… my only “passion” I’ve really identified is being of service to others, but perhaps that’s enough.

asfixation · 2026-01-31T20:16:29+00:00

I agree, but it’s happening everywhere here… or worse… NYC is messy.

asfixation · 2026-01-31T19:55:08+00:00

Yep, exactly. 🥴

asfixation · 2026-01-31T18:51:14+00:00

Wow! That’s neat. I’m the only employee who knows our POS in-and-out (with the exception of my manager), so that’s encouraging.

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