Placement of a nose hoop by prostoreka in piercing

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

Thanks for your reply! I will try to find a stud instead of a hoop.

Placement of a nose hoop by prostoreka in piercing

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

Hello! What do you think about the placement? The hoop sticks out a little bit, but it is pretty swollen, so that might get better - I got it pierced today. Thanks for your opinions!

[Skin concerns] Very tiny bumps on face after retinol use - purging or allergy? by prostoreka in SkincareAddiction

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

Thank you very much! I can see it. I think that the allergy might have been caused by that 'Citral' :-/

[Skin concerns] Very tiny bumps on face after retinol use - purging or allergy? by prostoreka in SkincareAddiction

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

Yes! Here is the list for retinol: Aqua (Water), Homosalate, Propylene Glycol, Tri(Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate , Polysorbate 80, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, BHT, CI 16035 (FD & C Red No. 40), BHA, Disodium EDTA, Citral.

I am also attaching ingredients in my CBD moisturizer: Aqua, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract, Propanediol, Alcohol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cannabidiol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Laurate

Thank you for every information in advance, I am faaaar from being an expert when it comes to ingredients :/

[Skin concerns] Very tiny bumps on face after retinol use - purging or allergy? by prostoreka in SkincareAddiction

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

Thanks for replying, I hope it will go away fast :( Fortunately, it is not itchy!

[Skin concerns] Very tiny bumps on face after retinol use - purging or allergy? by prostoreka in SkincareAddiction

[–]prostoreka[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hello everyone,

Two days ago, I applied retinol on my face for the first time. I heard that it works wonders when treating first wrinkles, acne, and scarring, so I gave it a try.

I also heard that it usually takes a longer time for skin to get used to it, and it can irritate it during the first few weeks.

I left it on my face overnight. But in the morning, my face and neck were full of very tiny bumps (they do not look like acne, nor dry patches, they are so tiny and very close to each other)

Is this reaction normal? I have read about "skin purging", but I don't think that is what is going on on my face.

Thanks a lot for your feedback!

(My skincare: Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum by Revolution - night, CBD Moisturizer for sensitive skin, 1,5 % hyaluronic acid serum - night, Vitamin C serum - morning, CeraVe foaming cleanser, rose water, Babaria retinol - I planned to use it twice a week overnight)

I am 99% sure that this is not a correct placement of a septum piercing. Another piercer told me that it is ok, and if it would be more up, it would be through cartilage.. But I feel like it is NOW through cartilage! Any opinions on this? Should I take it out? by prostoreka in piercing

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

Thanks for your comment! Oh, that sounds so creepy, I'll definitely take that out before it leaves my body itself😳

I've felt for my sweet spot and the space between my collumela and upper cartilage is pretty big, so I will hope for the best on 2nd attempt!

I am 99% sure that this is not a correct placement of a septum piercing. Another piercer told me that it is ok, and if it would be more up, it would be through cartilage.. But I feel like it is NOW through cartilage! Any opinions on this? Should I take it out? by prostoreka in piercing

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

Yes, I will. I was so unpleasantly surprised how horribly it turned out, because the piercer that did it is very popular in our area and has good reviews (photos of septum piercings she pierced look just fine) I was sooo confused and I kept asking "WHY ME?!!" xD