Hello, 

I am currently using an SPF 20 sunscreen from Kiehl’s but I feel like it is making me very oily and it doesn’t provide much coverage. With this said, I’m in search for better alternatives. 

Is it better to use a mineral sunscreen or a chemical one? What are the pros and cons of both? 

I have also read a comment posted somewhere on this app that tinted sunscreen is better for people with darker complexion. It didn’t provide any information so I wanted to ask about the reasoning behind the statement. Is it true? And how so?

Since I am on the tanner side, I am considering the purchase of this sunscreen from Lather. It’s a mineral based with tint. I wonder if anyone is familiar with it. 

Thanks again!

Mineral or Chemical Sunscreen

I am writing this to share in case others may find it useful. 
I recently had a bad allergic reaction (possibly to something I ate) and my skin flared up, red and filled with rashes.

I was worried that my skin would stay damaged even after I got over the reaction. I’ve read up online and most people suggested to immediately seek professional help in cases similar to mine. Some information says that it would take at least a few weeks to clear up. 

But let me tell you, these products are a lifesaver. I’ve used it in tandem and both have proven to be HOLY GRAILS in repairing damaged skin. Cleared my skin in DAYS! not weeks but days! By the third day of application, the rashes and redness have calmed and were barely noticeable. My skin barrier was visibly damaged, it felt dry and tight so having a hydrating moisturizer, really helped. 

Do note that I had to strip my routine down, to let my skin breathe. I kept it simple, a gentle cleanser and aloe vera followed by both cicaplast baume b5 and lipikar AP+M triple repair moisturizing lotion from La Roche-Posay. I did take antihistamine but I gravely believe that these two saved my skin. 

I have attached a photo (left) of the reaction I got, so you guys can see the severity of it. As well as a photo (right) three days after using these products. 

You can see the vast difference between the photos, that I wouldn’t have expected to have been taken only 3 days apart. Still some damage has been done and my skin is still in the process of recovering. I am just overjoyed that I do not have to walk around for weeks looking disfigured. 

That’s all! Thanks for reading and hopefully this helps those who, god forbid, experience the same thing.

Allergic Reaction Holy Grail!

Hi everyone! 

During the pandemic, when everyone was required to wear a mask by law, I noticed an increase of pimples surfacing on the left side of my face. I did get pimples before that, but wearing masks all day long made it worse. Being in food service also didn’t help my case because of how constantly busy we were, which caused sweat and oil (I’m assuming) to accumulate within the masked area. These later turned into some acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. I am looking for skincare advice, and overall routine help to combat my issues.

I have tried just about everything from Niacinimide, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin B and C. I personally haven’t seen much difference, if any. 

I have been getting laser facials biweekly from Skin Laundry in hopes that it improves. So I’m looking for products that would go well with laser treatments and not exacerbate my skin. Do keep in mind that my skin is tan, more so than the picture posted (not sure if it matters). 

I look forward to the skincare routine you guys would device for me, if you so choose to share your insights. 

Thank you in advance!

Marubi