#exfoiliators

[bonesandthebees]

All this information is so helpful, thank you !! I feel as if I trust a regular person who isn't really invested in the beauty influencer scene who just deals with their skin normally, it's so hard to find good recommendations and genuine advice. I get these little bumps that don't really look inflamed and are sort of just oil deposits under my skin, do you know anything for those? I do wash my face and moisturize in the morning and before bed, so that's all I've got going right now.

of course! I totally get it, the skincare scene is filled with beauty influencers trying to sell you stuff you don't need and it's really hard to wade through the bullshit. if you go on youtube though there's a lot of dermatologists who make videos talking about popular skincare products and will tell you what's worth it and what's not, so if you're ever unsure about where to find some info, look for videos like that.

now as for your problem, again this got long, so putting it under a read more

now I'm not an expert but one thing that came to mind when you described your bumps is fungal acne. do these bumps itch at all? if so, it could be fungal acne. the healthline article I linked talks a bit about what can cause it, and a common treatment I've heard works really well for it is, strangely enough, dandruff shampoo? specifically I've heard of people using nizoral shampoo on their face for fungal acne, although I don't know the details so definitely do your own research.

however, it might not be fungal acne. again, do your research to see if that fits or not. if it's not fungal acne, it could just be your natural skin texture. a lot of skin does just have bumps and uneven patches naturally. the idea that most people have naturally glass smooth skin is a total myth created by the beauty and influencer industry. skin isn't going to be perfectly smooth and that's fine. if you want to try and do something about it though, a possible option could be exfoiliants.

for the most part, scrub exfoiliants are considered a bit too harsh these days so a lot of people use chemical exfoiliants instead. there are a whole variety of these out there, but if you really want a strong one, I use an at home chemical peel solution from the ordinary that's around $10.

this is the strongest at home chemical peel on the market, so it's something you want to be careful with. if you do end up using it, you're definitely going to want to do a patch test first. apply some to the back of your hand for 10 minutes, wash it off, and then wait at least overnight if not a few days to see if you have a reaction. if you don't have a reaction, I'd recommend only using it for 5 minutes the first time you put it on your face, and slowly leave it on for longer and longer every time you use it, but never leave it on longer than 10 minutes total. also, on the days you use this, the only other products you should use on your face is face wash and moisturizer. make sure to use a moisturizer with spf or sunscreen right after using it because it makes your skin very sensitive to the sun!

if you don't want to go this intense for your first chemical exfoiliant though I understand. there are a lot of other options like glycolic acid, lactic acid, azelaic acid, etc. just do some research into what works best for textural irregularities!

[strawberry-trellis]

a couple of lifestyle choices + finding the right skincare products that are simple and work has radically changed my skin and im lucky! three products at night and im good to go. i havent used a pimple patch in months (or they work over night!) HOWEVER the skin on my HAND started peeling and i JUST realized its because i apply paulas choice 2% BHA exfoiliant by putting it into my hand and applying it LMAOOOO. so i need like cotton balls or something for application. im so dumb

[ilhoonftw]

on 18th i realised i only washed my hair once during the month of november... and to think i was trying to go easy on the dry shampoo. i washed my hair again recently and i'm trying to go without dry shampoo for at least 3 days like it can't be good for my scalp and i haven't been exfoiliating so i gotta have plugs whatnot going on. i gotta go back to scalp scaling on regular basis 🫡 not keeping your scalp clean makes every other part of your hair routine pointless

[jensynanpto]

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[magnus-and-the-dragon]

i think the most ridiculous Feminine Beauty Standards thing i do is remove the dark hair between my tits...... and then put concealer there to cover up the red skin when it’s growing back and pissed off 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[mariann672]

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[bonesandthebees]

I'm in so much pain rn but for the ask game if there are ones that havent been asked yet 26, 9, 7, and 2 im incredibly late with this lmao

-🌼

oh no why are you in pain daisy anon?? I hope everythings ok!! ty for the asks tho lol

2. thoughts on veganism?

not for me, I respect those who take it up for whatever reason they want, don't like those who try to act morally superior about using agave nectar and quinoa that was farmed through unfair labor practices though lol

also honey is vegan and if anyone argues otherwise they don't understand bees

7. what animal do you look forward to seeing when you visit an aquarium?

answered that here!

9. do you have a skincare routine (and how many steps is it)?

YES I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO ASK ME THIS

I really like talking about skincare so I was really excited about this question lol

for the mornings my routine is very simple! wash my face, put on a light moisturizer with spf, and put on a tiny bit of eye cream under my eyes bc the spf in my face moisturizer sometimes irritates my eyes so I find eye cream helps 'shield' them in a way

at night my routine gets a little more complicated. on a normal night it's about 4-5 steps? I take off my makeup and wash my face (if I have any super noticeable pimples I'll put pimple patches on them right after washing my face) then I put niacinamide serum on my face and let it soak in, then I press some rosehip oil into my skin after that, and then I put the same moisturizer on top along with a bit more eye cream than I use in the mornings.

once a week though I'll use an at home chemical exfoiliant, and when I do that I don't use any other products on my face besides moisturizer for the entire day. then either once or twice a week on the days I don't do the chemical exfoiliant, I'll use a night mask to just add some extra glow to my skin. I usually just put the night mask on after doing the entirety of my normal nighttime skincare routine, but I won't use niacinamide serum on those nights because the night mask I use already has niacinamide in it and I don't want to overdo it

ask game!

[naivety]

9 11 29

9. do you have a skincare routine (and how many steps is it)?

nothing so official as an actual routine™ but i have some sunscreen moisturizer i try to remember to put on every day, as well as two serums advertised as 1) an exfoiliating during ur shower mask lol and 2) a bedtime one you can just slap on and pass out with and rinse in the morning. pretty sure it does nothing but we love to spend money

11. anything from your childhood you’ve held on to?

trauma <3 also a teddy bear my shitty aunt gave me to most likely bribe my affection but it makes me think of my equally shitty dad so it sits on my little shelf next to the tv <3 wait but actually something i'm way too proud of is that i've kept every single personal letter i've gotten. birthday cards, christmas cards, random friendly letters from pastor's kids, i keep them all in a giant ziplock bag that's probably going to run out of room soon but has honestly lasted a lot longer than you would think since letters aren't super commonplace. p.s. if the mutuals ever wanna be actual occasional penpals, i would love to btw

29. preferred pasta noodle?

god i tragically horrifically hardly ever have pasta because gf options are always more expensive at our only local grocery store, but when i do, i love me an angel hair. or like. typical ramen noodles. anything light and squiggly are my friends.

weirdly specific and unrelated asks to know someone well

[donholliday]

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[jensynanpto]

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[theabyssalmuses-a]

[  Send “Who’s hot?”   and my muse will list off who they think the most attractive people in their fandom are  ]     [Open] [  @tiredstudents​ sent in:  Who’s Hot? (Sophia) ]

“Ah-- this kind of question is...” A blush ignites- spreading like wildfire across her cheeks in response to the question, her feelings flaring up as she thinks it over. “Ah...I can answer it...I can answer it....” she mumbles to herself, trying to keep her head on straight... will she survive this?!

She clears her throat with a dainty ‘ahem’  and she clasps her hands together. “I suppose it would be wrong of me not to mention my first boyfriend...ah,  Den...He was so, so wonderous...His spiky golden hair, his muscular frame...I just wanted to kiss him all over~!” She speaks, breathing heavily as she continues on, a smile on her face. “He was so kind, too...when he eventually broke up with me, I....I...My chest hurt so much, that...”

Silence.

“Well, moving...moving on.” She speaks quietly, seemingly haven taken a bit of time to recompose herself. “...After Den was Alyssa...ahh...her beautiful skin...you could really tell she moisturised and exfoiliated every single day! Oh, and her hair was so long and beautiful...silky smooth as well! And it always smelt so nice...and she was athletic, too, so her body was, like, super nice...Gosh, Alyssa was always so sweet to me...too sweet...she would always buy me things, or do things for me...a-and it always stung--” She clutches her chest all of a sudden, inhaling sharply. “It hurt...It hurt so bad...when she said she loved me, it felt like thorns digging into my skin...I...”

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. In...and Out. In...and Out. In...and Out.

“It was...for the best that we split up...” but that didn’t make it hurt any less.

“.......Deep Breaths, Me. It’s been a long time since you were in a relationship. Isn’t that for the best? Don’t think too hard...just don’t think too hard...and everything will be okay..“ Her thoughts race round her mind, though a simple, pleaseant smile remains on her face.

“...Ever since arriving here...I....W...welll...”

“Ah...There are so many attractive people...I...I really shouldn’t...” She swallows nervously, taking a few hasty breaths to try and steady herself. “Ah, but Youta is so...he’s so...!” She lets out a rather odd noise- something akin to an excited yet pained squeal as places her  hands on her head. “How am I supposed to stay calm...when he’s so...kind...and sweet...and so...handsome...like some kind of Prince, here to whisk me away from my troubles...!”

An exsasperated cry escapes her, brows furrowed as she clenches her fists angrily. “Ahh-! I want him I want him I want him I want him!” She stomps her feet in desperation. “It’s not fair, It’s not fair! He’s perfect for me, I know he is! He can fix me...I know he could fix me...! I know he could--! If anyone can...it has to be him! It has to be! Aghh~! It feels like my chest is about to burst--!” Urk--!!

She grabs her chest suddenly, grimacing as she does. Just what was she feeling? Was it her heart pounding? Or was it a the throbbing pain? What was the difference at this point?

Love was Pain- at the end of the day, hers was a painful existence. These stinging feelings would never leave her, and the wounds of love would scar her forever.

Love is War, after all.

...It takes her some time to calm down. After some breathing excercises, the pain in her chest fades, (but does not quite subside), and her outburst is brought under control. Her self control having slipped for just a moment-- she’s embarrassed, and this feeling, too, hurts.

“...I-I’m sorry, that was...” Awful. Disgusting. Surely repulsive to witness...How can I even explain myself, here? “...well...I-I just got a little worked up...th-that’s all.” How abhorrent. Like they’ll accept that. “A-anyways...Mr.Youta is incredibly nice..and he, uhm, certainly isn’t bad to look at...but, no, I’m...I’m certainly not in love with him.” I’ve barely spoken with him after all. He has a girlfriend after all. Love...is something incompatible with me, after all. “...Uhm...thank you for your question--” ...but please don’t pay any attention to me. It hurts....

[babyphat05]

Section #1: Beauty Must-Haves 

(Body): Summer is all about having a smooth, hairless, soft, poreless, shiny body to rock revealing clothing pieces such as shorts and tank tops. Below is a list of summer beauty must-haves to have that ideal skin.

Nair Hair Removal Cream (Aloe Oil or Cocoa Butter): I talked about this before. This is definitely an essential for any areas on your body that needs to be shaved ASAP. It’s a cream that you simply just rub on any areas on your body, wait five to ten minutes, rinse your body off with water (or just take a shower) and boom, you’re hairless and soft! Way easier than shaving that results in razor bumps/cuts.

Tree Hut Honey and Shea Butter Exfoliator: GREAT for using after shaving! Using exfoliating gloves ($3-$4 or cheaper) with this exfoliator can help with getting rid of strawberry legs as well!

Shea Butter: I only use fragrance lotions for smelling purposes, not for moisturizing purposes. Shea butter is super convenient for sensitive skin such as mine! This can get rid of stretch marks, help diminish black spots, and even can help with pimples/marks on your body. Not only this, but it helps as it relates to having your skin GLOW! If you don’t have a stash of shea butter all summer ‘19, you’re missing out.

Baby Oil: I mentioned this before as well. I use to have a “baby body care products” kick and used baby products and they made my skin feel so SOFT. Putting baby oil on your legs (or body in general) after you shave is heaven.

Kojic Acid Soap: CLUTCH! If you have any dark spots on your body or hyperpigmentation, get this (Amazon and eBay). I used this one summer for a whole month and my somewhat dark elbows were completely GONE. This is the plug for a super affordable price.

Sally Hansen Airbrush Leg Illuminator: We rocking shorts/mini-shirts all summer so our legs have to be up to par! I used Sally Hansen’s leg “makeup” for two summers straight to give my legs a more bronze look and it worked amazing! Even if you have scars on your legs and want to diminish stretch marks, this product is really essential.

Fragrances and Perfumes: My personal summer favorite perfumes is Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy perfume and Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell Paradise perfume! I like subtle smelling perfumes during the summer that aren’t too harsh. If you want to literally glow and sparkle this summer, I would 10/10 recommend Victoria Secret’s Shimmer Body Mist/Lotion. This will literally have you glowing all day! As for body soaps, I would recommend again, Victoria’s Secret’s Coconut Oil Soap or even Softsoap Sheabutter Body Wash.

Nails and Feet: I like to go all out as it relates to my nails during the summer in particular. The essential nail colors for the summers are light-based colors; French tip, white, Tiffany blue, pink, and red (a personal favorite, red can go with every season). White toe-polishes are so well-talked about put the color can honestly make your toes look well-groomed and fresh, so this color is definitely a must for my toes. PUHLEASE don’t walk around in nice sandals this summer with crusty toenails/no polish on your toes!

(Skincare): Summer is the season for makeup-less days! It’s to embrace your natural beauty and in order to do that, you need to make sure your skincare regiment is up to par. I use simple cleansers and toners, but here are a couple of products I use frequently during the summer.

Aztec Healing Clay: This is literally a detox to your skin. Putting a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in this face mask will detoxify your skin. This mask is strong, would suggest only doing this two times a week. ($6-$10 eBay or Amazon).

Glam Glow Face Mask: THIS is another face mask that is just amazing! It gets really messy which is kind of a turnoff and isn’t as strong as the Aztec Healing Clay. It’s totally worth the price of $25!!

St.Ives Blemish Control Exfoiliator: This exfoliator has mixed reviews, but for me personally it works wonders. Just like the Aztec healing clay, I wouldn’t recommend using this consistently throughout the week (maybe once a week) but it does help with getting rid of unwanted blemishes on your face.

Section #2: Accessories Must-Haves

(Shoes): Rhinestones and cheetah print are in, finding these two prints/materials as it relates to shoes will give you that glammed, girly effect.

Fur Slides: This was big last year and still is in my opinion. Good for casual purposes. I love wearing these during the summer with loungewear outfits, they’re super cute and comfortable. 

Rhinestone-Embellished Sandles: These are so cute! Even rhinestone flip flops are very in-style. Like I said above, rhinestones are IN!

Strappy Heels: I use to hate strappy heels where the laces wrap around your legs, but these are super cute to wear during the summer with a dress or even with jeans. Slides are cute, but it’s essential to at least have three to four pair of summer heels. I will be having these heels in fun, neon-based colors such as pink, black, and white. 

Wedges: These type of heels are also surprisingly in-style this season. They’re very 2006-like, but stores sell wedges in cute styles that are very affordable. If you’re not able to walk in four-inch heels, then a wedge heel is a good start-off shoe. 

Nike Air Max Sneakers: These are definitely a summer essential of mine. I have the design with the leopard print on the sides with the color red! Sneakers are a seasonal type of shoe, allowing you to dress any outfit up or down.

(Jewelry/Other): 

Gold Bangles: The layered gold bangle look will be a style I will be rocking! Bangles are super fun, chic, and affordable. 

Body Jewelry: The rhinestone embellished body chains are back in! It’s a huge throwback from the early 2000′s generation (and a bunch of video vixens wore belly chains as well). Supah cute to wear with crop tops or even a bathing suit.

Anklets: Something else I will def be rocking this summer with slides/sandals. The rhinestone embellished anklets are v/ cute. I purchase these from Fashion Nova (probably the only piece of costume jewelry I have).

Rings: Having my nails done with one ring to go on a few fingers is also something that is essential for me (not even just for the summer, every season in general). 

[peachyypositivity]

march selfcare calendar

1: set goals for this month

2: drink 8 glasses of water

3: go on a long walk

4: get rid of a toxic friend

5: do you homework on time

6: declutter your room

7: clean your room

8: have a 30 minute workout

9: put a face mask on

10: log out of instagram

11: read a book

12: try yoga

13: take a bath

14: drink a healthy smoothie

15: bullet journal

16: compliment someone

17: clean out your phone

18: meditate

19: do a hair mask

20: put time limits on your apps

21: go shopping

22: reconnect with a friend

23: spend time with your pet

24: eat a healthy breakfast

25: watch a movie

26: have a bath

27: buy a new plant

28: eat a salad

29: relax

30: exfoiliate and moisturize your whole body

31: reflect on the month

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