Sales of Products That Helped Your Acne: Western Vs Korean Skincare

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  Hybroid on 06/09/2022 - 14:06

  +4

  It’s not about the products or brands, it’s the components. Salicylic acid (Oxederm specifically) helped me massively as a teenager and worked for my skin. It doesn’t for others.

  You need to find what works for you personally through trial and error. Focus on the specific treatment ingredients first and foremost.

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    PeeDee on 06/09/2022 - 14:08

    So why is Korean skincare still reigns over other kinds? Just puzzled.

    I've tried Salicylic acid and it doesn't help with my blackheads :((

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      p1 ama on 06/09/2022 - 15:06

      +2

      So why is Korean skincare still reigns over other kinds? Just puzzled.

      Marketing - "skincare" is just the new "diet pills" phenomenon all over again. Like there is no "magic pill" for weight loss, there is no "magic pill" for skincare. You need to see a dermatologist.

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  87percent on 06/09/2022 - 14:15

  Go to Asianbeauty on Reddit.. but beware, it’s an endless rabbit hole

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    PeeDee on 06/09/2022 - 14:25

    what do you mean endless rabbit hole? Like I won't find a definitive answer?

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      87percent on 06/09/2022 - 15:53

      Like you’ll find this product works for this person, so you try it but then you find it doesn’t work or worse, makes you break out more. Rinse and repeat

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  DingoBilly on 06/09/2022 - 14:29

  +5

  Wouldn't seeing a dermatologist be your best course of action?

  Lots of snakeoil and bullshit in the skincare industry.

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    Boioioioi on 06/09/2022 - 14:57

    +2

    I agree, go see a dermatologist. I messed around with any product I could find, eventually went to a dermatologist. Best $250 I ever spent, followed his advice and bye bye acne!

    My Acne used to be soooo bad as well

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      PeeDee on 06/09/2022 - 16:41

      Thanks for the anecdote! I'll talk to my derm! fyi, prior to trying a product I tend to check if the element is dermatology endorsed so that I'll know it's not snakeoil. Always important to check, and also people's reviews. In terms of good moisturisers, I'm not sure if that's an area of concern for derm unless if you have really dry skin. Like glowing moisturised skin I can't imagine a derm recommending a brand…they may say to find brands that have this ingredient in but that's it

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        Quantumcat on 06/09/2022 - 16:45

        +2

        I don't think a note on the product saying it is dermatologist approved means that it isn't snake oil. The company could employ a dermatologist to say anything. See an actual dermatologist about your own personal skin, which will have different problems to other people's skin and need different treatment.

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        Boioioioi on 06/09/2022 - 17:31

        +1

        All good, I think you are beleiving too much of the marketing on products. Thats exactly what is the snakeoil, dermatologist suggested doesn't mean its good for you specfically. It may mean yes a dermatologist says that product is not harmful for skin, but that doesn't mean its the cure for whatever imbalance you have yknow?

        Going to a dermatolgist helped because they can presribe exactly what to use to help you. My deratologist gave me a script for oratane (worked, but its an extreme measure, probably not for you if you dont have insane acne), but then later also a script for this stuff called ReTreive, its expensive but wow did it work. Its a retinoid, in much higher concentration than anything you can buy over the counter, and far more effective.

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          PeeDee on 07/09/2022 - 19:13

          @Boioioioi: Yeah I think I am, something that I need to be careful of. Acne concerns you can get proper advice from your dermatologist but beyond that if you're after a moisturiser/serum that addresses dullness, dehydrated look, glow complexion, uneven skin tones then I'm not sure if that's for dermatologist? I'm thinking cosmetic? and that industry you gotta test it out yourself… :/

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            Boioioioi on 08/09/2022 - 07:54

            @PeeDee: My dermatologist addressed things like that too. He even offered and did laser treatments and other beauty related things.

            Yes the way your skin reacts will be different to everyone so to a degree you need to test yourself. But, the advice of a professional will surely help you.

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              PeeDee on 08/09/2022 - 09:35

              @Boioioioi: Hmm ok I'll ask.

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    CUD on 06/09/2022 - 17:07

    +3

    Definitely worth seeing a dermatologist.
    Worked for me years ago. I was prescribed roaccutane which resolved my acne issues.

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      cosmicjul on 06/09/2022 - 19:41

      +1

      Same here, fixed 5 years of acne in a month. I had tried everything but it was the only thing that worked

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      SlavOz on 08/09/2022 - 09:57

      Roaccutane is now discontinued due to its controversy. It was banned in some countries after being linked to teen suicide and depression.

      I took it for a few months, cleared up my acne in my teens, although it came back as an adult because I left the root cause untreated. As a bonus, I developed organ damage which may (or may not) be related to the drug.

      Be very careful with any pharmaceutical, let alone Isotretinoin.

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        CUD on 08/09/2022 - 12:13

        I just tried searching but I can't find mention of it being discontinued.

        I was told of the side effects at the time and the risk of suicide and depression but I was on anti depressants anyway at the time and didn't have any issues while on roaccutane. That's just my experience though.

        I do recall having to take regular blood tests while on the drug to monitor for any potential issues also.

        I'm curious if it actually is discontinued here though, I suppose it would have to be for good reason but it was beneficial to many.

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        flud on 15/09/2022 - 21:52

        What was the root cause?

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  SlavOz on 08/09/2022 - 10:07

  Putting things on your skin isn't going to help acne. It can help clear up individual breakouts, like for regular people who might have oily skin or spend a lot of time in dusty environments, but if you have persistent, recurring acne, it's almost always an internal problem with how your body is functioning. Your body is designed to get rid of oil and bacteria on its own. If it's not doing that, something is wrong. You need to find what it is.

  Rubbing creams and ointment just makes the acne less noticeable or prevalent but the root cause is still there - and it could be a sign of more serious issue. Acne could be a result of everything from internal infections, allergies, or even cancer (you don't have cancer, just saying). It took me many years to figure out that I had a range of autoimmune conditions and an organ disease. After doing what I could to address those, my acne went away on its own.

  Diet is the main factor. Get off the junk food, cut out processed sugar, and limit your carb intake. That alone should almost completely starve your gut of bacteria and reduce the inflammation, which will clear up your acne.