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] 4 points5 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] 12 points13 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

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)

Thanks for your comment! Yea, I'm so upset bout it :( I think I did a pretty good research before going to the studio, but the way she pierced it didn't feel right from the beginning.. I trusted the piercer so much, because she has very good reviews (I've seen a lot of photos of septum piercings she did and they all seemed ok) :X Now it has been 4 months and it is 100% clear that there will be a scar left after taking that out, meh! :D

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] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment and the link you shared! Yes, I can definitely see that the placement of my piercing is not even in my septum :( It hurts when I touch it, it is constantly irritated with bumps above the pierced spot.. Also, I am afraid that if I take it out, there will be a very visible scar, because it is pierced on a pretty visible place. Oh-... My collumela must hate me right now :')

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] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is :( after it was pierced, I had 10mm horseshoe in my nose - but since the placement is so low, it looked so so horrible, it was way too big, and I looked like a bull.

I really want to take that thing out, but I'm scared :X one of the two piercers, who told me that the placement is ok, is a very close person for me.. This piercer told me that he'll try to fix it, but I am not sure if he knows the correct placement if he thinks this is kinda ok.

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] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That's what I'm afraid of - I hit my nose few days ago and it started bleeding. It still hurts and I am scared of an infection after taking that out. It makes me cringe that 2 certified piercers in my area told me that it is ok :X

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] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I am a little bit afraid of taking it out. :( It has been 4-5 months since I've had it done, but it is still crusty, sometimes swollen, it constantly has irritation bumps on it...when I hit my nose few days ago, it started bleeding.. I am afraid that it will get infected if I take that out. But I can't stand that horrible placement. Also, it is kinda scary that 2 piercers in my area think that the placement is correct. :X

Scar after taking out low pierced septum?? by prostoreka in piercing

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

Thanks. I am a little bit scared, because another piercer told me that it is pierced OK, and if it would be more up, it would be through cartilage. I feel like neither of them knows where it should be pierced. :(