Attn: Space women mainly but also men, I need some skin care recommendations

1. 2024-05-27 at 2:21 PM UTC

   #21
   Cowboy2013 African Astronaut

   Originally posted by frala

   
   This too.
   
   And I tried shaving with some kind of African black soap thing once and it burns.
   The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!

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2. 2024-05-27 at 3:03 PM UTC

   #22
   

   trippymindfuk African Astronaut

   Originally posted by Dirtbag Get Dermalogica rosacea cream. I don't think I have that condition but it works very well to get rid of redness. Green balances out red. That should do the shop but you can also get green concealers.
   
   For dry skin I'd need to know what you're doing to your skin, you shouldn't be using an exfoliator everyday, try limiting it to once a week. I hope you don't use face wipes. Don't use products with alcohol.
   
   For dry skin and your budget I'd recommend Pond's cold cream. I use it but the cold cream I love is from Etsy:
   
   https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/178431009/1901-rose-cold-cream-victorian-recipe

   
   I don't exfoliate everyday and definitely don't use alcohol or face wipes, I'll definitely have to try some of that cold cream
3. 2024-05-27 at 3:06 PM UTC

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   trippymindfuk African Astronaut

   Originally posted by Grimace The way you describe it certainly sounds like psoriasis (red patches, in eyebrows, crotch, etc)
   
   If it is psoriasis, you need to go see a rheumatologist because you're dealing with an auto-immune disease that might need treatment beyond something topical.
   
   That said, you can still use plenty of ointments that are over the counter that will certainly help. Look for OTC psoriasis ointments that include coal tar. Apply it twice a day. It's greasy. It smells, but it works. Also look for ointments that have salicytic acid. Many face acne products have salicytic acid as it's main ingredient. Combine the two and you should see an improvement within about 2 weeks of daily applications, twice a day.
   
   Even if it isn't psoriasis, you will certainly benefit from it.
   
   If it's just really bad dry skin, let us take a page out of our black friend's book. Cocoa butter and mineral oil. Slather that shit all over your body. Let it absorb. You could also experiment with shea butter. Basically get a massive handful and rub it into your skin until it's no longer visible and then get another massive handful and rub it over TOP of your skin and lay down and take a nap. Let that shit absorb my nigga.
   
   If you combine the two (psoriasis treatment and the lotions) you should definitely see a huge improvement in two weeks, but if it's actually psoriasis you really should see a doctor, my nigga.

   
   I definitely need to see a doctor, I have a few issues besides this. Thank you everyone for your responses, I appreciate it 💯
4. 2024-05-27 at 3:18 PM UTC

   #24
   

   Grimace motherfucker [my enumerable hindi guideword]

   Originally posted by trippymindfuk I definitely need to see a doctor, I have a few issues besides this. Thank you everyone for your responses, I appreciate it 💯

   
   Are your fingernails "pitted"? Do the red patches sometimes crust over with a white "flake"? If so, likely psoriasis. Thing about psoriasis, it isn't just a skin issue. It's systemic inflammation. Can affect lungs, heart, and eyes. Definitely see a doctor if you suspect it's psoriasis. They may prescribe a biologic which might REK your immune system, but will definitely help.