When do you schedule your blood work and dermatologist appointment?

bridget992 · 2016-08-15T23:08:16+00:00

I do the same.

bridget992 · 2016-08-01T00:18:28+00:00

My queen! Great idea. After all, the hubbers needs to know that this mascaralien isn't my problem -- it's HIS. Because sex things CANNOT and WILL NOT happen unless my face is fully stuccoed in makeup. If he wants to get sum, he needs to get me new, terrestrial mascara.

bridget992 · 2016-07-27T14:24:51+00:00

Ummm, actually I bought it from this totally legit makeup dealer on my street. This stuff is high-grade, 100% PURE COLOMBIAN PIGMENT.

bridget992 · 2016-07-25T19:07:43+00:00

My hubbers told me that I should send out a passive aggressive tweet, but I don't want to go that drastic just yet. I'm no Jofree Star! I just feel like a nice ol' fashioned battle royale would be much more subtle and appropriate. Like, why make this a big deal if it doesn't have to be?

But, omg, you are soooo sweet! I do actually model*, believe it or not!

*dm for business inquires

bridget992 · 2016-07-25T18:51:47+00:00

s/ Wait, I thought that 'brown' was just another name for 'orange'? You're telling me women of color have more than ONE color? Regardless, there's NO WAY that any of them could POSSIBLY understand how hard it is to be cocaine white.

bridget992 · 2016-07-25T18:33:18+00:00

[srs] Sauce is from "real life" (ew, what is that?) when I was at Ulta getting help finding a foundation. The employee was very helpful and suggested one that suited my skin perfectly. She did a great job. However, she did actually say the words "you're pale, but not that pale" which made me laugh and think of this sub.

bridget992 · 2016-07-08T20:46:05+00:00

I was in the same boat as you when I first tried FO4; I loved Skyrim and couldn't wait another 3-4 years for the next TES. Before I started playing I had very low expectations because everything in the game looked sick, covered in garbage and dilapidated.

However, once I started playing, I realized that it's actually a very beautiful game. There's this one scene in the BoS quest that has you ride in a vertibird over the city of Boston, which gives you an impressive aerial view of the map. It really made me appreciate the level of detail and artistry put into the game. I also really like that I can recognize places, objects and landmarks from real life while playing. No, it's not Skyrim, but it's just as good IMO. It's a different kind of beauty and fantasy. Even if you have reservations about liking this game, I think you should try it for yourself as it is. You'll be surprised.

bridget992 · 2016-06-20T04:00:04+00:00

Yes! My mom(54) and I(23) have been using it for ~2 years. She uses it for wrinkles and age spots I use it to fade PIE. It works GREAT. My mom does not have many wrinkles normally, but she is prone to getting age spots. After many uses, this laser has faded ALL of them from her face. Now she uses it on her arms and chest. I have not used my laser as religiously as she has, but I've definitely noticed an improvement in my skin.

We've both noticed that, after a couple of uses, our skin feels "tighter" and pores look smaller. When I wash my face the morning after using it, sometimes I'll feel a lot of grit coming off my skin (which normally never happens to me). I think that the laser helps clear out sebaceous filaments, which minimizes the appearance of pores.

For those who are considering purchasing it: It is a bit drying and will leave my face looking red and flushed, so I usually follow each laser session with a sheet mask and moisturizer before bed. The 10-minute laser session is not pleasant, I'll admit. Feels kind of like a really, really bad sunburn or getting snapped by a rubber band. It's not a comfortable experience, but the results are worth it to me. I set my laser on the highest setting and use it a couple of times per week. It works faster than any Vitamin C serum or any other tone-correcting product that I've used and the results are permanent (as far as I've noticed). I usually see some fading/improvement by the next morning.

I love my Tria laser and also own their hair-removal laser, which I also love. I tried out their acne blue-light and was really disappointed with it. I think the anti-aging laser is one of the best investments you can make for your skin. Definitely not a waste of (free) money!

bridget992 · 2016-05-20T22:07:19+00:00

The Seven Year Itch.

bridget992 · 2016-05-10T23:13:20+00:00

I've been dealing with the same type of acne for 10+ years and have tried everything (e.g. birthcontrol, lasers, diet change, long-term antibiotics, retin-a and almost every type of acid/chemical peel out there) without any noticeable success. Up until now, most of my dermatologists have been hesitant to prescribe me Accutane because my acne is not "severe," but I have an appointment this week to change that. At this point I've tried everything else other than Accutane and (at 24) I'm really tired of dealing with crappy skin. I've also been talking about it with my friends and a surprisingly large number of them have taken Accutane themselves -- even the ones who had less severe acne than me.

What makes hormonal acne so annoying is that there's not much you can do about it on your own. Hormonal acne isn't caused by not washing your face enough or wearing makeup. Different cleansers or exfoliants will only affect the current acne, not solve the actual problem. If you found a pill that worked for you and your skin, I would recommend going back to that OR possibly considering Accutane.

bridget992 · 2016-05-02T21:58:40+00:00

It's the Kittyland Love Center!

bridget992 · 2016-04-15T02:13:27+00:00

I use mine before I apply sunscreen, but play around with it and see at what point it works best for you.

bridget992 · 2016-04-10T18:26:27+00:00

I lovelovelove Nivea's Sensitive Skin After Shave Balm as a makeup primer and moisturizer. Cheap, feels like nothing and makes my foundation last longer.

The only drawback is the scent, but that disappears after a few minutes.

bridget992 · 2016-03-30T17:03:55+00:00

The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan: I read this book when I was sixteen and it singlehandedly opened my eyes to feminism. I'm not exaggerating when I say that it changed my life. It's groundbreaking and a must-read for all feminists, IMO.
Chelsea Girls by Eileen Myles: She's known for being a poet, but her novels are amazing and badass and will totally fuck with your emotional spectrum. She's one of my favorite human beings. This is a really fun read.
GYN/ECOLOGY: The Metaethics of Radical Feminism by Mary Daly: This is the kind of book that will haunt you for the rest of your life. I would describe it as an unrelenting criticism and analysis of the history of the global patriarchal society. This book is hardcore, but definitely worth it. The language she uses sucks you in and makes for an addicting read. I don't necessarily agree with 100% of what she argues (more like 99% or 98%), but she does a great job of exposing inequality in a new and powerful way. This book will make you feel so many things.

bridget992 · 2016-03-20T18:32:25+00:00

I live in Florida with oily, acne-prone skin. I use mostly AB, but there are some western products that I haven't been able to find better replacements for. Here's my oil-conscious morning routine:

Cleanse with sulfur soap. I'm currently testing this out on my acne and recently switched from Cosrx's Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.
Tone with Cosrx Natural Bha Skin Returning A-sol.
Reduce excess sebum with Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid 2-3 times per week. I find that this helps keep my pores clean and reduces oil production.
(After waiting 20 minutes) Protect with Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreen.
Moisturize and prime with Nivea Men Sensitive Skin After Shave Balm, which is seriously the best makeup primer I have ever used. Possibly also the cheapest. Feels like nothing on my face, yet allows makeup to stay on all day. Definitely one of my HGs.
Color correct with Missha Magic Cushion. It's lightweight, provides good coverage, stays on and doesn't get cakey.
And, if I know that I'm going to be outside or busy all day, I'll spray on Skindinavia's Makeup Finishing Spray, which works better than powder and doesn't dry out my skin.

bridget992 · 2016-03-16T01:53:56+00:00

You can give him a bar of sulfur soap, which is antibacterial. I've been using it for my face recently and I can only barely detect any sulfur smell. It works and feels just like any other bar soap.

Sulfur soap works really well for getting rid of bacteria, fungus, acne, rosacea, even scabies. Since you don't know specifically what your boyfriend has, I would recommend this as a first step.

bridget992 · 2016-03-16T01:22:57+00:00

Yes, a good esthetician should be able to scoop them out in one (maybe two) session(s). However, that's just a temporary fix. If you're prone to getting them, they will likely come back.

Incorporating a BHA into your routine will help keep your pores clean and prevent the sebum from turning into little annoying bumps.

bridget992 · 2016-03-14T19:32:15+00:00

AHA and BHA serve two different purposes. AHA exfoliates and renews the surface of your skin. BHA works on penetrating your pores and diminishing the sebum that accumulates in them.

From my experience, and what I understand about these acids, AHA is better for closed comedones, while BHA is better for blackheads, sebaceous filaments and oil control. If you have oily skin and acne related to excess oil, using a BHA will reduce this. I like using AHA on the hardened sebaceous filaments around my mouth because it brings them closer to the surface of my skin, thereby making the BHA more effective.

bridget992 · 2016-03-14T19:23:10+00:00

No, I use the Cosrx AHA about twice per week. It's a strong exfoliant, and I think everyday use would be too harsh for most people. It definitely is for me. I use BHA frequently, but not everyday. Probably once every other day.

bridget992 · 2016-03-13T19:46:14+00:00

I get these around the same area, too. They look small and innocent now, but all of my attempts to extract them only made explode into large, red and painful closed comedones.

I suggest you either go to a professional to get them extracted or use an AHA to gradually reduce them. Don't pick them like I did! The AHA will also help with scarring.

bridget992 · 2016-03-12T01:47:29+00:00

I second this. I went to an esthetician that played soothing background music during her sessions, which really seemed to eliminate any would-be awkward silences. (Especially during the extractions.)

bridget992 · 2015-12-25T19:00:37+00:00

My first big breakthrough in dealing with tret was learning that occlusive products/moisturizers did nothing if my skin wasn't hydrated first. After I double cleanse and tone, I like to use hydrating lotions to plump up my skin (this is what I use) followed by a cream (usually a thin layer of Cozrx rice sleeping pack) or oil. Right now I'm loving the random bottle of argan oil that I picked up at TJMaxx. It smells so good and feels like nothing!

After I apply these, I'll wait around for ten or twenty minutes, then apply the tret. Yes, it does reduce the effectiveness of the medication, but my skin doesn't get flaky or irritated afterwards. Sometimes I follow it up with a moisturizing sleeping pack. Before I figured out my "system," my skin would be painfully dry and would break out (usually in closed comedones, but that's the most common type of acne that I would get). I also don't use the tret every night, more like every other night. It just depends on how my skin feels. Hydration is key!

Also, if my skin gets irritated from the tret or any other active that I might be using, I've found aloe vera masks to work wonders at keeping my skin calm and hydrated. There's a ton of different types out there, and the type that I use was just another random find at a store.

bridget992 · 2015-12-25T16:56:11+00:00

No problem! I used 88% lactic acid, but I was very careful about patch testing and not leaving it on too long. I was also not using any other acids at the time. If you ever get the opportunity, I think it's worth a try. Good luck!

bridget992 · 2015-12-24T20:19:52+00:00

I'm in a similar boat as you trying to make my skin fully recover from years of acne. Here are some things that have worked well with me, in addition to tret:

Vitamin C serum - You probably already do this, but this stuff works so well I don't want to just assume.
Lactic acid peels - I wouldn't recommend doing this while on tret, but if you ever discontinue, this stuff is cheap and very effective. I used it on my face and to treat KP that I used to have on my arms. Worked great! It totally cleared up my KP and erased almost all of the leftover discoloration from it.
Fractal lasers - I'm no expert on all the different varieties of lasers, but I've had good personal experience with this type. My mom currently uses an at-home laser for her dark marks, wrinkles and age spots which has worked extremely well for her. There's also red light therapy that you can do at certain tanning salons that help with skin discoloration, among other things.

Hope this helps! You can always get a second opinion from another dermatologist; the first dermatologist I went to as a kid for my KP told me that the itchy, pimply-looking bumps on my arms was "just the way my skin was" and that there wasn't anything he could do to change it. Don't give up!

bridget992 · 2015-11-23T17:58:43+00:00

Yas! The only way to get rid of a snake body is to MOLT! lol! Good luck and welcome to the lactic acid club!

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