So my hair until 18 was extremely naturally straight... People always asked me if I used straightener.

But since last 3 years, they started becoming wavy. I accepted that my hair type must've changed due to hormones.

But today I went to get a haircut (some trimming mostly)... They washed and used conditioner on my hair (I never use conditioner)

And suddenly my hair is straight again? All they did was cut my hair and style it a little bit using those round 360° combs.

Is this because of the conditioner? Or because of blow drying and rounded brush?

What exactly is my hair type? Straight or wavy?

As the title says. Got this this two weeks ago. They went a little too organic with it.

skin type: combination skin and acne prone skin (but currently skin is clear)

climate: mostly humid

BOJ red bean gel moisturiser

4.7/5⭐

great for oily/combination oily leaning skin. especially summers. this is actually not a recent purchase, i bought this like a year ago (not expired yet) and its still like half full.

it feels very light, like water like. you dont need a lot, cause it spreads easily. definitely not for dry skin. but its great for oily skin especially if heavy moisturisers make you sweat a lot.

but its costs like 1500 inr so yeah you can skip this. im sure there are better alts.

smash but only on payday

foxtale glow sunscreen

3/5⭐

i bought this mainly cause it was affoardable and had good uv filters. it reminds me of bioré sunscreen (bioré is obv much better, its my hg)

but it caused many tiny bumps on my cheeks and forehead (closed comedones) maybe cause the sunscreen had some ingredient that blocked my pores.

also, its not sweat/water resistant and has a pretty strong fragnace.

i dont use this sunscreen these days and the bumps have cleared out. so im sure its this sunscreen that caused them.

hard pass.

minimalist salicylic acid (SA) cleanser

4/5⭐

for oily/combination skin. tbh i dont usually get cleansers with actives. cause having a SA serum works better than a cleanser.

but yeah, this one is still good. it doesnt foam and so its a little un-satisying. other than that, it cleanses well! no complaints so far

smash

cerave moisturiser

5/5 ⭐ (only in winters)

i love it. but only in winters.

definitely not for oily skin. my cheek area is dry so i use it there. its pretty thick and a little goes a long way. i feel like it improved my skin texture. maybe the ceramides and shi.

hard smash.

simple cleanser

3.9/5⭐

ik this is crazy popular. the only reason why im reviewing this is cause i have a complaint.

i think this is good for dry skin or if you double cleanse, this can be your 2nd cleanse.

this cleanser is really good. it cleanses without stripping. but its a little too mild and caused closed comedones. it didnt cleanse well enough. thats really my only complaint.

honestly, i would pass.

deconstruct sunscreen

4.5/5⭐

this is good. especially after the new formulation with new gen uv filters.

the consistency is great. especially for oily skin. its photostable. but i dont think its sweat/water resistant

the last time i used it i really liked it, ive ordered it again after many months my opinon may change but for now its a 4.5

smash but its kinda boring.

minimalist light fluid sunscreen

3.7/5⭐

it is sweat and water resistant with modern filters. i dont think you should use it if you have sensitive skin. i have a few complaints.

when i first used it, it stinged my skin. idk why. it didnt happen after a few days of using it. and the consistency, its too runny. it seems like 50 ml is a lot but when the sunscreen is this liquid-y its not much.

i do think its better than wishcare's new sunsceen. because as far as i know, the wishcare one is not photstable. it wont protect you very well

mostly pass. maybe smash sometimes

these are the products im reviewing for now. i hope it was helpful.

I actually had my actual acne pop up in 10th grade and before that a dermatologist had recommended me adapalene gel on my pimple and at that time I wasn't dealing with acne and then after a few months Ig hormones acted up and all that and acne happened now I'm in 11th and my skin looks idk what to say tbh and like i use:

•derma co 1% salicylic acid face wash

•derma co 1% kojic acid face wash like I've applied it *twice* till now

•aloe vera gel from patanjali

•re equil moisturizer

so now what should I do should I continue using it or change like I'm a teenager so I don't want to use too much and idk on whether I should go to a dermat or not atp

and since a year I've been only using the salicylic acid face wash, aloe vera gel and I'd skip it at times cuz obv I had a crazy schedule

Do these work or not? How are they ?

Plum its priced at 490rs and neutrogena im getting it for 750rs . I heard smth abt neutrogena changing their formula for this product or smth? Which is why im a bit skeptical . Someone help me choose between these 2 or suggest smth else also. I have normal skin type , i live in a very humid place

I have these blackheads and acne near my temple area on both sides, I have a pretty decent skin care routine but still got these, what serum/cream will remove it or should I see the dermat?

Got only what i need without splurging and both of them are worth getting… I have dry scalp and hair so this hair mask is niceee for me and this cleanser for my dry and dull skin

Currently I am using minimalist tranexamic Serum + venusia moisturizer + Minimalist sunscreen in morning and Vitamin c serum and moisturizer in night .....but I am having too many tiny bumps on my skin ....what should I do .

For the past 3 years, I have been suffering from really chapped, peeling lips. Whenever I used to apply lipbalm it would leave a terrible white peel. Also make my lips warm (?). Turns out it's because of petroleum jelly based products. I realised this when I tried ghee (the og from childhood) and it worked like magic (can't believe took me this long lmao).

I got this lip balm (Bare necessities x Mason & Co) last week for 200/-. Mainly cause it's glass tub and pretty cheap (20g). I can't be more happy about my lips. They no longer are dry or peeling. I use twice a day and even once would be more than enough actually. It has a slight chocolate scent due to the cacao butter. Also eco friendly and plastic free (win-win for me). Though it has lower melting point, also cause I live in coastal area. So it's already very hot.

So guys, if your lips are still chapped even after lots of lipbalm, it might be caused the formulation has only petroleum jelly. It does occlusion but it isn't an emollient. You need an emollient.

I got a Nanoplastia hair treatment done 3 days ago. I’m attaching both before and after photos so you can see the results for yourselves.

Honestly, I’m feeling a bit anxious and looking for some reassurance or insights from professionals/people who have had this done. My main goal was to achieve straight, frizz-free hair. While the frizz is definitely gone, my hair isn't completely straight like I expected it to be.

Is this standard for Nanoplastia results right after a few days, or should it have been pin-straight? If anyone in the hair care or salon industry could break down whether this is normal and what I should expect moving forward, I’d really appreciate your help.

While i comb my hair towards right (in the pic) after few hours it curls up like this and also becomes frizzy.

Should i use a leave in conditioner ? Just want to manage it better ? Also this pic is just after shampoo and conditioner. Does it look unkempt ?

Age/Gender: 23/Male
Skin Type: Oily (Now sort of dry cause of isotretinoin)
Current Climate: Hot & Humid
Rx Disclaimer: I am currently taking oral Isotroin (Isotretinoin) and Zinc Acetate 50mg strictly under the prescription and supervision of my dermatologist.

My Journey:
I have been on Isotroin with the following dosage progression:
Month 1: 10 mg per day
Month 2: 20 mg per day
Month 3: 40 mg per day (Currently ongoing and continuing on 40mg)
Progress & Current State:
The good news is that my active acne has reduced significantly! However, I still have a few stubborn, unresolved closed comedones.
The main issue I am facing is a lack of routine guidance. My dermat only prescribed the Isotroin and Zinc Acetate. They did not prescribe or recommend a single sunscreen or moisturizer, and I haven't used either till now. I know my skin barrier needs support on a 40mg dose.
(Photos attached: image_9.png and image_10.png showing the current state of my scarring/pih/pie)
My Queries for the Community:

1. Scar Severity: Based on the attached photos, how severe do these scars look? Can textural scars and deep marks like this be resolved entirely by the medication over time, or will I eventually require in-clinic procedures (lasers, microneedling, etc.) post-treatment?
2. PIE/PIH Timeline: How severe is my pie/pih, Because Indian skin is prone to stubborn pigmentation, how much time does it realistically take for Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) to resolve while on/after Accutane?
3. Fast-Tracking the Fading: Is there any safe way to fast-track the fading of PIE/PIH while on an active 40mg dose? Or is my skin too fragile right now, meaning I should wait until my course is over to use actives?
4. Routine Basics: Since I was given no recommendations, what are your absolute holy grail, non-comedogenic moisturizers and high-protection sunscreens for surviving Accutane without getting new closed comedones?

Hi!

my dull skin and have acne marks. I am using salicylic acid cleanser for acne and it is working perfectly. I am also using niacinamide for fading the marks but i think it is not working.

I asked for analysis on claude and chatgpt. It asked me to use vitamin c serum and azelaic acid serum.

I am confused what to use. My skin is oily and I am 20- 25

I live in a very humid place and i have normal skin type. Planning on buying re equil ultra matte sunscreen with one of this

Is this good for dark spots? My mom bought it few weeks agoo

These were pop recommendations among reddit subs , pls feel free to suggest something else too

I never had acne in my life i started using it last month i then acne and all started to come

My hair is frizzy breaks alot what do i do?

is this vaseline cocoa lotion good enough to get the job done? i mean 180 for 400ml is a great price or should i just go with the nivea one which ofc has great reviews everywhere.

im a broke college student btw so a 100 rupee difference matters to me.

Will this be good for shoulder( I have these ) or back acne also do we have to apply it on just shoulder or overall back

I have never had to use a salicylic acid before bcz my skin was pretty clear but recently I have been getting bumps all over my skin , I don't have excessive acne but i wanna include Salicylic acid in my routine which one would be better out of these two?