I usually walk my dog in the evening for about an hour. And now that it's winter time it's already dark outside when I do that. And I mean dark, not sunset. 

So I wanted to ask if I should still wear sunscreen at that time or not. 

Because I know that you should always where it, even if it's not sunny....

Sunscreen at night?

Do you know the feeling a day or two after shaving when you itch really bad? Does anyone know what to do about it? 
I tried to put body lotion everyday, aloe gel everyday, exfoliating before, not exfoliating.
I don't know what to do. I scratch myself so much that my legs end up being bruised.

Itching after shaving

I have a Faceoil I don't use anymore because it is to much for my skin tone handle. But I don't wanna waste it. 
So I wanna ask if I can use it on my lips as an extra over my lip balm? Does it have any benefit?

Face Oil

I don't know if you know the problem, but sometimes it is hard for me to find products that I want, because I don't know what they are called in my language (German). 
Because I only watch English speaking channels I never know what the products are call in German. 

So I did some research and I wanted to share it with you guys. 

Translation:
Steps:
Oil Cleanser = Reinigungsöl
Gel Cleanser = Reinigungsgel
Water Cleanser = Reinigungswasser
Micellawater = Mizellen Reinigungswasser
Exfoliant = Peeling or Scrub
Toner = Gesichtswasser
Serum = Serum
Essence = Essence
Anti Spot Treatment = Anti Pickel (Gel or Patch) 
Eye Cream = Augen Creme
Moisturizer = Feuchtigkeits(Creme or Gel) 
Day/Nightcream = Tages-/Nachtcreme
Faceoff = Gesichtsöl
Sunscreen = Sonnencreme

Products:
Vitamin C = Vitamin C
Hyaloronic Acid = Hyaluronsäure
Salicylic Acid = Salizylsäure
Retinol = Retinol
Zinc = Zink

I think this are the most common ones. Hope it will help somebody. 😊😊

Translation Issues

Hello everyone. 

So, we all know that one of the most important parts of skin care is sun protection (if not the most). And the best way for that, even above sunscreen is avoiding the sun. Obviously some sunshine everyday is healthy and we should not avoid it completely, but you get what I mean. (Coming from someone who never leaves the house if not necessary) 

But what about the people who can't do that? 
I am currently working as an intern at a facility where I basically work as a zoo keeper. (Horses, camels, goats....) But, because of that, I am outside 9 hours a day. I try to be strict with my sun protection. But I asked myself what others a pretty doing for their sun protection working outside.

Here is my routine. 
Washing my face and moisturizing it. Than I apply the Nivea Face Sunscreen on my face (On my neck if I remember to) . Because its still not to hot I where a long sleeve hoodie and a jacket, so I don't need to worry about my arms. Plus I am consistently wearing gloves, so no sunscreen on my hands. And I am always wearing a hat that shields my face. (Can't wear one that protects my neck, since the horses would just try to eat or steal it) Than I apply a sunstick through out the day. I am currently using the Nature Republic one. I try to reapply at least every two hours if the sun is out. If it is raining the whole day, I don't reapply. Sometimes every two hours is just not possible, since I am either feeding animals or cleaning their enclosure. (And my ADHD and the inability to keep track of time) But I try to stick to 2 hours. I use a sunstick, since it's faster and I don't need my hands for it. Even if I am wearing gloves, they still get dirty and I can't just go and wash my hands every two hours just to apply sunscreen. 
Plus, since I work with a lot of hay it's pretty dusty and the sunstick dries really fast and mat.

In the evening I use a oil cleanser to remove everything, use moisturizing steps and a vitamin c serum on the weekend. 

But, what do you do?

Sun protection for working outside

Maybe that it is mostly available in Germany. But you can always order it only.

Performance:
It’s easy to apply. Because it is a foam, it is easy to apply. It rinses off easily and doesn’t leave any residue. It doesn’t burn when it touches open spots. Plus, it cleared up my spots perfectly and fast. It is a foam cleanser, but I would still recommend a double cleanse, because this product is to clear acne, not to take makeup off. 

Packaging:
I really like the packaging. It is simple and easy to understand. The outside is a carton box. Inside is the product in a plastic bottle with a pump. Plus, a package insert with a few informations. 

Ingredients:
Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride is a foaming agent that’s derived from coconut oil, and which is friendly to the environment. It is used as a foaming agent and to form part of the foaming base and has thickening properties as well as being an anti-irritant (protects skin&#47;scalp from irritation and dryness) and anti-microbial agent. It is known to be much milder than any of the well-known harsh foaming agents such as SLS. (Source: GreenPeople)

Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch PG-Trimonium Chloride is a humectant.

Panthenol is a moisturizer and humectant. Used as softening, soothing and anti-irritant agent. It also helps your skin build up a barrier against irritation and water loss.

Sodium Hydroxide helps balance the ph-level of the skin. If you have sensitive skin you might want to avoid it, because it can be irritating. In high concentrations it can be highly damaging to your skin, but in the amount that it used in skincare it is save. Its FDA approven. 

Parfum is used to scant products. It can be irritating to the skin.

Phenoxyethanol “In perfumes, fragrances, soaps, and cleansers, phenoxyethanol works as a stabilizer. In other cosmetics, it’s used as an antibacterial and&#47;or a preservative to prevent products from losing their potency or spoiling.
When combined with another chemical, some evidence indicates that it’s effective at reducing acne.” “Deciding whether or not you want to use products with this chemical is a complicated decision. There’s conflicting data about its safety. Most of the concern stems from recorded incidents of bad skin reactions and nervous system interaction in infants.” “In 2007, the panel reviewed newly available data, then confirmed their former decision that it’s safe for adults to use topically in very low concentrations.
The European Commission on Health and Food Safety also gives this chemical a “safe” rating when used in cosmetics at a 1-percent or less concentration. However, this report notes that using several products all containing a low dose could result in overexposure.
Japan also restricts use in cosmetics to a 1-percent concentration.” (Source: In 2007, the panel reviewed newly available data, then confirmed their former decision that it’s safe for adults to use topically in very low concentrations.
The European Commission on Health and Food Safety also gives this chemical a “safe” rating when used in cosmetics at a 1-percent or less concentration. However, this report notes that using several products all containing a low dose could result in overexposure.
Japan also restricts use in cosmetics to a 1-percent concentration. (Source: https:&#47;&#47;www.healthline.com&#47;health&#47;phenoxyethanol#is-phenoxyethanol-safe)

Sodium benzoate is used in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products where it acts as a corrosion inhibitor, fragrance ingredient, and preservative.  
As a preservative, sodium benzoate is primarily an anti-fungal agent but also has some effectiveness against bacteria.

And of course, water.

Price:
150ml for 5,95€. 

Adds:
It advertises that it will fight bacteria, stop new spots, irritations and inflammations are eased and the skin will be smoother and softer to the touch. I agree to all of them.

The effectiveness against spots and the good skin tolerance is dermatologist and clinically approved.

Ingredient Montaline C40 fights bacteria and prevents new spots and blackheads. 
Mild foam with an ph-level of 5,5 will gently and thoroughly remove extra oils, dirt and dead skin cells.

Phantenol boosts regeneration of irritated and inflamed skin. The skin looks smoother.

Is antibacterial and a medical skincare.

Use:
Apply in the morning and evening on damp skin and massage it in slightly. Rinse with water. It can be used on any oily skin and spots.
It recommends a whole skincare routine with their products an explains all the products.

It&#39;s neither good nor bad. It is rather mediocre for its price point. For 160ml 11,90€ is rather expansive. Plus shipping to my country it&#39;s 51€. So I rather buy it for Amazon or other online sellers.

The product is rather fast absorbing and has a nice, but not overpowering scent to it. It is a little sticky after putting on but after a few minutes it stops. Plus it doesn&#39;t burn if it comes in contact with small cuts or open spots.

Has a strong smell. No safety warning on the box or the container itself. Plus no information about the retinol percentage. Because of the lack of information I accidentally misused the product and got an irritation from it.

It drys really fast and doesn&#39;t stick. It&#39;s cheap. Because there is no information about the percentage of retinol in it I assume it is rather low and  good for beginner.

Easy packaging, plus good portions. One pump is enough for the whole face. Plus no product is wasted because of its airless pump.

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