How do you make your skin smooth and flawless?

[izzie stevens]

^ i'm using the regular and it's working just fine. the first time that i used it, afterwards, my skin looked a little chapped but as soon as i put on some moisturizer, i looked fine. now, though? it's three days later and my skin feels much softer.

 

[Fabulyss]

I've learned to be super gentle with cleansing (cetaphil) and super harsh with treatments (glycolic peels, lactic acid peels, retin-a)...this combo seems to work well

 

[LetThemEatCake]

Dont use Cetaphil! It can create a bumpy texture on the skin, so be warned. I've seen many clients use Cetaphil with very stripped complexions, so unless you're only using it maybe once a day (please no more than that! ) and exfoliating well and moisturizing almost heavily then OK I will accept it, begrudgingly.

 

[izzie stevens]

^ so you're a dermatologist? if so... i hope you don't mind if i bother you constantly for skin care advice. i like to be on top of my game when it comes to my face! if i ever see a pimple on my face, be sure, i will freak out. so in order to prevent that from ever happening, jesus, i will try anything and everything.

 

[Belowen]

I've been using the Clinique 3 step thingo for a couple months now and it has done nothing for my skin And now, after hearing I can wash my bathtub with it, I might switch back to something more natural

 

[mlsnts]

Haha no as far as I know Japanese women don't shave their faces o.o

They're very VERY careful about their skin...
Most of them are very strict/stringent about about skincare regime, eats a diet consisting of mostly fish, and they avoid the sun like DEATH. They slather Spf100+ everyday. Oh, and good genes

I think Japanese women in general care a lot about their appearance and most of them always look very polished/prepared both in makeup/hair/clothes.

 

[Fabulyss]

Dont use Cetaphil! It can create a bumpy texture on the skin, so be warned. I've seen many clients use Cetaphil with very stripped complexions, so unless you're only using it maybe once a day (please no more than that! ) and exfoliating well and moisturizing almost heavily then OK I will accept it, begrudgingly.

What about Cetaphil makes it stripping? I do only use it once a day though as I don't believe in cleansing in the morning.

 

[The_Ida]

I'm working my way through two samples of Nuxe Crème Étincelante, my skin has never been so consistently smooth

Effective by nature
An extremely soft brightening care renewing and tightens skins eager aspiring to perfection.
Precious BENEFITS for my skin
Thanks to this soft peeling action, your skin's fine texture is restored and your face is flawless.
Star active INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus Flower, Citrus Fruit Acids (Lemon, Orange) and Sugars gently exfoliate your epidermis. Poppy Petals have a moisturizing effect and the precious Lupine Flower oxygenates your skin.
Is this product for me?Yes, if your skin is thick or if you have blemishes (hard spots, open pores). It is also suitable for normal to combination skins, should they be dull or shiny.
Beauty Secret
The rejuvenating effects of the Crème Étincelante® are naturally magnified in the evening. In the morning, discover your luminous skin

 

[The_Ida]

It smells good too

 

[Belowen]

I don't understand how cetaphil is stripping either? Isn't it supposed to have the same PH balance as skin? Or do you mean they use it when their skin has been stripped by other treatments...?

 

[LetThemEatCake]

No, Cetaphil doesnt have the same PH level as your skin. It doesnt clean your skin properly. It disrupts the acid mantle of your skin (that's your PH) and dehydrates it. One of it's main ingredients is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate which can be potentially irritating to the skin.

 

[brokenenglish]

Got sensitive skin? Chances are, someone will recommend you use Cetaphil.




What's in it? Not much.

Usually I'd think that's a good thing. Simple. Except when most of the ingredients are on the bad list according to the Environmental Working Group's report Skin Deep. ​

From Better Skin Care Naturally.​

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate​

That's a common ingredient in alot of shampoos too right?....
I don't like to use it on my hair, let alone my face!​

 

[izzie stevens]

sulfate on your skin? that doesn't sound good at all!

 

[PeaceAndPout]

I was just checking on my own products, but it's in almost every cleaning product I use! It's in my cleanser, in my facewash...
Allthough, my facewash claims it doesn't effect the PH level of my skin, since it's PH0.

 

[Belowen]

Ahhh, you're shaking up my Cetaphil loving mind!

 

[LetThemEatCake]

^ so you're a dermatologist? if so... i hope you don't mind if i bother you constantly for skin care advice. i like to be on top of my game when it comes to my face! if i ever see a pimple on my face, be sure, i will freak out. so in order to prevent that from ever happening, jesus, i will try anything and everything.

No I'm a licensed aesthetician, and also a medical aesthetician. I have diplomas from UCLA on nutrition and cosmetic chemistry and next will be getting the CIDESCO diploma, which is the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of esthetics and beauty therapy. There are requirements to even be accepted and you must go through very stressful tests. It's a very very difficult program and you do several practical exams but there is a part of one in particular where they make you do a manicure on your client while they have a mask on. You are given red nail polish and they come around with magnifying glasses to inspect.

 

[izzie stevens]

^ well. in that case, do you mind if i bother you for skin care advice! i read a lot of books and such, but still, i am sure you would know more than half of the crap that i remember from the books i've read.

 

[DandyWarhol]

okay, i bought some cetaphil like a month ago and now im going to go chuck it because i do NOT want sodium laurel sulfate on my skin. no way jose!

 

[Browneyes]

I think I have some form of eczema (helloo random little spots and itchiness this morning!), as well as rosacea-prone, extremely reactive and sensitive skin sigh.
That said, when I'm not stressed, my skin looks quite good, since it's so fine, and the redness becomes pink cheeks, which people often say is really cute and pretty.
I take care of it using the Dr. Hauschka line mainly, as well as Bioderma Crealine H2O to remove makeup (when I wear it, which is rare), 100% rose oil from Weleda at night occasionally, and sunscreen from La Roche Posay.
I try to drink lots of water, and to sleep enough, but lately that hasn't been happening so regularly unfortunately...
Any other suggestions would be much appreciated

 

[oriana]

I am adamant about using a cleanser that doesn't have sodium laurel (sp?) sulfate in it. And I have one 'product free day' per week where I cleanse but don't wear any moisturiser, sunscreen, make-up or exfoliate. This is pretty hard to stick to as I have to do it on a Sunday and sometimes I want to go somewhere that requires make up or sun screen- but I try to do it most weeks. It seriously makes a really, really big difference to how my skin (and especially my under eye area) looks