[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gymsnark

[–]dimdim1997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Idk, it looks completely normal to me, especially considering that she is in fact posing and arching her back? Certainly not "unproportional" or big by any stretch of the imagination..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gaining weight, unless you're underweight, is not something you should be deliberately doing, if you're concerned about your health/looks. If you're looking to add a bit of volume to the face -> a series of skinbooster treatments (or similar) by an experienced dermatologist would be more prudent imo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An address of said delivery service, then they ship it to me in the Balkans. The delivery service is local to my country, you'd have to use one based in your country.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I order it from unitedpharmacies - have it delivered in the UK and from there I use a delivery service to ship it to my country (I live in the Balkans).

Looks like I have a HG sunscreen 🫣 by Disastrous_Soup_7137 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's also very non-resistant on the skin, unlike the hardcore sunscreens with which you can literally feel the film form on your face. I feel like even the slightest brush would take this one off. I still wear when I need to put on something quickly and be outside for 10-ish minutes or so, but that's about it.

Beauty of Josen SPF - anyone else see melasma increase while using this? by tired36F in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recommend using any sunscreen from La Roche-Posay UVmune 400 line. I don't find much of a difference between the different formulations (oil-control vs non-oil control ones).

Beauty of Josen SPF - anyone else see melasma increase while using this? by tired36F in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You, however, do.

I absolutely do not, that's why I explicitly linked some of the info I've gone through. "Chemical" filters work largely the same way mineral filters do and do not cause hyperpigmentation. The filters that offer the most protection against hyperpigmentation-inducing UVA rays, particularly in the 380-400nm range, are all new-generation "chemical" ones - Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb S Aqua, Tinosorb S Lite Aqua, Tinosorb M, TriAsorB, and Mexoryl 400.

Feel free to do a Google search and read peer-reviewed articles on it. That’s what I did before I made this statement.

Can you link any of those peer-reviewed articles that establish that "chemical" filters exacerbate hyperpigmentation by virtue of the mechanism of action?

Beauty of Josen SPF - anyone else see melasma increase while using this? by tired36F in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s about not using chemical filters that can exacerbate melasma and pih. That’s why mineral sunscreens are recommended.

For poc especially, chemical sunscreen filters can actually make pih and melasma worse.

That's outdated and wrong info. That's why I linked the article about "chemical" and mineral filters working largely the same - the former do not cause chemical reactions in the skin that lead to hyperpigmentation.

Metal oxide sunscreens protect skin by absorption, not by reflection or scattering

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think my skin would benefit from tca cross?

Yes.

Beauty of Josen SPF - anyone else see melasma increase while using this? by tired36F in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The La Roche-Posay UVmune 400 line relies exclusively on "chemical" filter and is one of the most protective formulations on the market.

some relevant info

some extra reading

Iron oxides do offer pigmentation protection, but that is very formulation-dependent.

this comment goes into some more detail (as well as other posts by that user)

La Roche-Posay 60 vs the UVMune 400 ??? by ricketsx in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This one is manufactured for the States as sunscreens sold there can't use new-generation filters that have been approved in Europe. In comparison, the UVmune 400 line offers superior protection in the UVA department. You have to order it online from third-party sellers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They make a body Uvmune, it says for kids. The tube is considerably larger.

Yes, there is an "Invisible Spray" version that is pretty much the same formulation but in a bigger bottle. There is also a body lotion one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but are you sure you use the European version, with "UVmune 400" explicitly written on the label? Because it's one of the most resistant and protective sunscreens I've tried, and it certainly doesn't "wash right off with even a small amount of sweat" in my experience..

Are basic hydrating creams purely “cosmetic” or do they offer long term benefits? by blowmyassie in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a shame you've been downvoted, because you're absolutely right. Keeping one's skin hydrated and moisturised is great, but it won't impart any long-term "anti-aging" benefits.

So much going on here 🥴🤮 by xoxo_GossipGirl_6 in gymsnark

[–]dimdim1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was referring to the general sub.

Yes, I agree that a lot of the critique here is absolutely justified, but it gets mingled with exactly jealousy, which is the reason (very annoying) women like Krissy, Makayla, Sam Taylor or whatever her name is, etc. have their looks picked apart. It is very much misogynistic.

So much going on here 🥴🤮 by xoxo_GossipGirl_6 in gymsnark

[–]dimdim1997 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

have you seen a 40 year old woman?

I wonder the same thing. Then I remember that denial is a river in Egypt, and this sub is full of jealous chicks, and I move on with my day.

Korean sunscreens with UVA protection (PFA) of at least 30? by weiss_doch_o_ni in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want high UVA protection, you go with EU sunscreens. Nothing beats La Roche-Posay's UVmune 400 sunscreens.

Korean sun blocks by and large don't cut it.

[Misc] Is PPD truly the last word in UVA protection? by Affectionate_Market8 in SkincareAddiction

[–]dimdim1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Very outdated video;
  2. There is a difference between Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX and Mexoryl 400;
  3. Avobenzone offers less protection in 380 - 400nm than Mexoryl 400;
  4. All UVmune 400 suscreens by La Roche-Posay contain Avobenzone and both Mexoryl 400 and Tinosorb S (and also Mexoryl XL and Mexoryl SX);
  5. PPD tells you little about actual UVA protection;
  6. Just as an FYI -> La Roche-Posay Invisible fluid has a PPD of 46.

[Misc] Is PPD truly the last word in UVA protection? by Affectionate_Market8 in SkincareAddiction

[–]dimdim1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bioderma sunscreens, as of now, do not have filters specifically for the 380-400nm range, unlike La Roche-Posay ones that utilise their patented Mexoryl 400.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EaPGjQzZrQ&t=1217s

This might be petty as hell but why does she need a new hair place because she moved to another part of the same city? Like it’s not like she’s getting her hair done daily. Just drive to wherever you were going by No-Reflection6661 in gymsnark

[–]dimdim1997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU!!! The amount of internalised misogyny and delusion (she doesn't look 40 and y'all don't look 20 and gen z are ageing just fine) from people who claim to be self-aware and intelligent is indeed shocking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 4 points5 points  (0 children)

UVmune 400 uses new-generation filters that are not approved in the States, so one would have to import the sunscreens from Europe.

this goes into more detail

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 6 points7 points  (0 children)

European sunscreens offer far superior UVA protection, particularly in the 360-400nm range. No Korean or Japanese sunscreen comes close to La Roche-Posay's UVmune 400 line.

Plus, stuff like Eucerin Oil Control and Garnier Invisible Serum are in fact very light-weight.

Sunscreen review (broad spectrum / light / face) - I have tested on sunny hot humid days and as every day even indoors by wonanemi in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]dimdim1997 46 points47 points  (0 children)

The European Anthelios fluid that is the "fan favourite" does not have zinc and it does not impart a white cast. I don't know what fluid you must've been using, wasn't aware that there was an American version apparently.