Anonymous wrote:I have hyperpigmentation concerns so here is my routine….

AM routine

Cysteamine mask at 5% for 15 minute - Urban Skin RX
Cetaphil cleanser
15% azalaic acid - Finacea
Farmacy honey halo moisturizer
Sunscreen

PM routine

Cleansing balm - Sephora collection melting balm
LRP cicablast cleanser
Azaelic acid
Arazlo tazorac
Moisturizer
Cerave healing balm

How did you ask your derm to prescribe this?

I have hyperpigmentation concerns so here is my routine….

AM routine

Cysteamine mask at 5% for 15 minute - Urban Skin RX
Cetaphil cleanser
15% azalaic acid - Finacea
Farmacy honey halo moisturizer
Sunscreen

PM routine

Cleansing balm - Sephora collection melting balm
LRP cicablast cleanser
Azaelic acid
Arazlo tazorac
Moisturizer
Cerave healing balm

Tretinoin
Aquaphor

I drink enough water and mostly don’t like alcohol so rarely drink beer, wine, etc. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

I use sunscreen.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got the Vit C, retin-A, and sunscreen going. But I cannot find a moisturizer that doesn't break me out. I've researched so many and all the ones touted for sensitive skin mess me up. Meanwhile, my skin is dry.

You are me!

I’ve been using Doctor Rogers Restore line. It is amazing. I use the face lotion in daytime and the richer face cream in the evening. No issues

Have you tried Skinfix? That’s my go to, and recommended by my derm. Sephora has a mini size to try out.

Or maybe avoid the T zone when you are applying moisturizer? Most of my dryness is in my forehead and cheeks.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got the Vit C, retin-A, and sunscreen going. But I cannot find a moisturizer that doesn't break me out. I've researched so many and all the ones touted for sensitive skin mess me up. Meanwhile, my skin is dry.

You are me!

I’ve been using Doctor Rogers Restore line. It is amazing. I use the face lotion in daytime and the richer face cream in the evening. No issues

Have you tried Skinfix? That’s my go to, and recommended by my derm. Sephora has a mini size to try out.

Anonymous wrote:I got the Vit C, retin-A, and sunscreen going. But I cannot find a moisturizer that doesn't break me out. I've researched so many and all the ones touted for sensitive skin mess me up. Meanwhile, my skin is dry.

You are me!

I’ve been using Doctor Rogers Restore line. It is amazing. I use the face lotion in daytime and the richer face cream in the evening. No issues

Anonymous wrote:Wash face with Aveeno brightening scrub

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Sunscreen!

I got the Vit C, retin-A, and sunscreen going. But I cannot find a moisturizer that doesn't break me out. I've researched so many and all the ones touted for sensitive skin mess me up. Meanwhile, my skin is dry.

AM:
Shea Moisture African Black Soap
Olay Total Effects moisturizer w/sunscreen
Dr. Jart’s Cicapair (reduces redness + sunscreen)
No other face makeup

PM:
Shea Moisture African Black Soap
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum
Olay Regenerist moisturizer

Anonymous wrote:I am lucky enough to still have acne at the ripe old age of 46. So here's my regimen that has managed to keep both that and wrinkles under control:

oral - spironolactone, 100mg daily

AM - aczone, cerave moisturizer

PM - glycolic acid face wash, retin A gel

hydrogel patches for any emerging acne

I’m surprised your skin can tolerate a glycolic acid wash and retin A at the same time!

I am lucky enough to still have acne at the ripe old age of 46. So here's my regimen that has managed to keep both that and wrinkles under control:

oral - spironolactone, 100mg daily

AM - aczone, cerave moisturizer

PM - glycolic acid face wash, retin A gel

hydrogel patches for any emerging acne

I am 43 and until recently had a very rigid and intense facial routine, including regular facials, masks, exfoliation, serums...

And then I had a candida outbreak on my face that would not go away and my dorm told me to ditch EVERYTHING.

I now use CeraVe hydrating cleanser morning and night, CeraVe moisturizer morning and night, and SuperGoop unscreen during the day.

That's it. And my face looks better than ever.

I'm 43 and my routine is very similar to many already posted here.

Morning:
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentile Skin Cleanser (I've also used the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser and I like that as well)
Hydrating Toner: Currently I'm using Naturium Niacinamide Essence
Moisturizer: E.L.F. Holy Hydration Moisturizer
Sunscreen: I've used many different ones - currently I'm using the Neutrogena tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 30 which is ok but I don't love it. I apply sunscreen RELIGIOUSLY and always apply 1/4 of a teaspoon to my face and neck, and I reapply throughout the day especially if I will be outdoors. I also try to always wear a hat if outside for an extended period of time.

Evening:
Cleansing Balm: Clean It Zero cleansing balm (this is an important step to remove the mineral sunscreen, which doesn't come off with regular cleanser alone)
Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentile Skin Cleanser
Retinol: Tretinoin .1 percent
Moisturizer: E.L.F. Holy Hydration Moisturizer

I also get botox in my forehead and between my eyebrows every 4 months.

I've been following this skincare routine for the past five years and I think my skin looks pretty decent. (I started getting botox 3 years ago). I have literally no sunspots or melasma, which I attribute to the tretinoin and sunscreen. The botox has done a great job of smoothing out my forehead and the angry crease I used to have between my eyebrows. I do have smile lines which are genetic - I am not ready to pull the trigger on filler at this point. I think this is a pretty manageable and affordable routine and it keeps my skin looking basically as good as it can without spending major bucks on injectables and in-office procedures like lasers.

Wow guess I'm behind the curve. I've been on spironolactone for years for my acne. Other than that I don't really do anything special.

Wash my face in the AM with Rx sulfacetamide cleanser
30-40 SPF moisturizer daily
Occasionally a little eye cream at night
Exercise daily, keep my weight in check

I'm turning 42 and think I look pretty good. I'm half black so I'm sure that helps some. Last weekend 2 different people asked if I was in my 20s.